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To help you take full advantage of planning for summer, we’ll also be hosting the annual Summer Splash Summer Camp Fair at the Tampa Bay History Center on April 4 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Not only will you get a chance to meet face-to-face with camp directors and staff from across the Bay Area, the family will get to enjoy the History Center’s 17,000 square feet of interactive exhibits, all for $5 per person! To learn more or find out how your summer camp can participate this year, visit www. SummerSplashTampaBay.com.
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Many Bay Area teens may be looking to take their first crack at the workforce this summer, and a great place for them to immerse themselves in the job market is as a summer camp C.I.T. at their local community center or other camp. On page 10, our dear friend and resident stepmom, Gayla Grace, offers some ideas and tips on making the most of their entry into working life.
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Being a parent means having uncomfortable talks with your tweens and teens about drugs, sex and dating. On page 20, creator of The DATE SAFE Project, Mike Domitrz, shares his perspective on dating violence and how to teach kids to spot signs of an unhealthy relationship and establish the lines of communication.
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When I think back to my childhood, I have fond memories of my grandmother Bebe who adored us. My approach to parenting is that a full support system of adults to help raise stable, contributing members of society should definitely include grandparents. This month, psychologist Nekeshia Hammond, offers insight on how grandparents have stepped in as primary caregivers for many American children and how to ask for help from our parents when we need it. Check it out on page 30. This month, our Extraordinary Woman is the executive director of the Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women, Ann Madsen. Under her tenure, the center’s offerings have grown to include the re-launch of the Centre for Girls and the expected launch of the “Women Building Futures” program. Her story is an inspiring one for all women, young and old. Read more about Ms. Madsen on page 40.
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counselor in training The perfect job for your teen By Gayla Grace
Selflessness
The teen years typically include spells of sour attitudes and selfish behaviors. A camp counselor role forces a teen to suppress his selfindulgent attitude and replace it with empathy and understanding for others. It shows teens how to put others’ needs before their own, a valuable life skill that many teens never acquire.
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Camp counselors are thrown together with other counselors they don’t know, some of whom they might not like. They’re forced to learn how to get along with others while working toward a common goal. Counselors build meaningful relationships as they work alongside one another day after day. ids love to go to camp and experience new adventures, enjoy a break from everyday life and make new friends. But as our kids get older, we also want them to experience a summer job and the benefits that go along with earning an income.
Why not consider the perfect blend of both: a camp counselor job? Teens can begin working as camp counselors during their high school years and continue during college if they choose. Some camps offer the opportunity for younger teens to begin as counselors-in-training during their junior high years. Our 14-year-old son will be working as a JCT (junior counselor-in-training) for two weeks this summer at a camp close to home and can’t wait to get started. A camp counselor job has a lot to offer your teen other than just an income. Here are a few life skills your teen will acquire:
Responsibility
A camp counselor is assigned a group of kids and asked to look after their needs and help manage their schedule. Responsibilities include ensuring they make it to activities on time, helping with needs as they arise such as minor first aid or sunscreen application, playing with kids at activities, and being a friend on a bad day or a homesick moment. Teens gain maturity as they help young campers with needs that arise.
Endurance
Camp schedules are packed with activities to allow the kids opportunity to experience as much fun as possible in a short amount of time. Camp counselors must keep up, even on days they feel tired or unmotivated. Counselor Jamie Newman says, “The schedule is exhausting--you have to learn how to endure long days and persevere through exhaustion.”
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Overcome fears
Camp is all about new adventures, for campers and counselors both. “We were constantly pushed outside our comfort zone,” Newman says. “I had to encourage kids to be adventuresome and try new things, which meant I had to do that too. Sometimes I felt ridiculous but I had to let go of my pride.” Counselors gain self respect as they overcome their fears and push themselves outside their comfort levels.
Humility
Camp counselors learn how to work under someone else’s leadership and follow directions. Counselors must do what’s asked of them in taking care of kids and following a pre-determined schedule.
Self-Esteem
What a great feeling to know you’re investing in others. That’s the feeling a camp counselor experiences every day at camp. Whether it’s for one week or ten weeks, camp counselors go home knowing they’ve made a difference in young children’s lives and that’s something to be proud of! If your teen needs a job that offers life skills with an income, consider a camp counselor position. Camps of all varieties fill their staff with teenagers who offer fun and camaraderie with young campers. Match the interests of your teen--sports, music, education--with an appropriate camp and watch your teen blossom. As camp counselors, teens gain valuable experience that offers lifelong lessons and memories in the process. A freelance journalist and mom to five kids, Gayla Grace loves sending her teens to camp as counselors.
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“The first step in managing asthma and allergies is making the correct diagnosis,” says Dr. John Prpich, M.D. FAAP, a pediatric pulmonologist at Brandon Regional Hospital. Approximately 8 percent of adults and 10 percent of children in the United States have been diagnosed with asthma. In 2010, three out of every five children who had asthma reported having an asthma attack in the past year. About 80 percent of children who have asthma will show symptoms before their fifth birthday, and 30 percent of children will have at least one episode of wheezing with respiratory illness before their third birthday, Prpich says. Knowing the difference between allergies and asthma can be one of the most important steps in helping your child feel better. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the airways and often presents in early childhood. It is characterized by recurring symptoms of coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing. When it comes to asthma, Prpich advises that symptoms of asthma are reversible with treatment. “Symptoms are caused by inflammation (or swelling) in the airways, constriction of the muscles that wrap around the airways (called bronchoconstriction) and increased mucus that plugs up the airways,” he says. “Asthma severity can change over time and the triggers vary from patient to patient. Some of the most common triggers for asthma symptoms include viral upper respiratory illnesses,
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inhaled allergens (like pollen, dust mite and cockroach) and exercise.” An allergy, on the other hand, is an abnormal reaction by a person’s immune system to what is normally a harmless substance. Allergies can take the form of nasal congestion, itching, hives, swelling or redness. “As many of us in Florida know, allergies are common and the term ‘allergy’ has become synonymous with any reason for nasal congestion,” Prpich says. Prpich says that symptoms can vary by the type of allergen as well as the site of exposure. "If somebody is not allergic to that substance, they do not have any symptoms when it is encountered,” he says. “When somebody who is allergic to that particular substance encounters it, their body reacts and releases chemicals inside their body that cause a variety of symptoms. These chemicals include histamine and leukotrienes.” Allergens can be anything from food to pollen, and can also cause eczema, which many children will outgrow. “Children with food allergy and eczema are at a higher risk of developing further allergies later as well as asthma,” Prpich says. If you are not sure whether your child has asthma or allergies, being diagnosed by a doctor and getting treatment is paramount. Particularly in children, the correct diagnosis can be challenging and often requires a subspecialist such as a pediatric pulmonologist or pediatric allergist. Prpich shares four important facets of asthma and allergy treatment and care:
The Cost of Asthma and Allergies “Asthma costs an estimated $3,300 per
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person each year. This includes medical expense, missed school and missed work. In 2008, more than half of children who had an asthma attack missed school. In 2010, asthma was linked to 3,404 deaths,” Prpich says. Goals of treatment are twofold: control current symptoms and reduce future risk (need for oral steroids, ED visits, hospitalizations, lung damage and even death). Chronic inflammation may be associated with permanent changes in airway structure. This process has been called airway remodeling. The goal should always be to achieve control with the least amount of medication necessary. If correctly done, the long-term risk of daily medications used to control asthma is much less than the risk of poorly controlled asthma.
Control of Asthma and Allergies “If avoiding or minimizing triggers is possible, this will reduce symptoms greatly. Identifying triggers is very patient specific and starts with what we call a thorough history,” says Prpich. This is the part of the visit spent talking with the physician before the physical exam. In children, this is often the most important part of the first few visits. This will include questions about the child’s environment, the timing of symptoms, and what things have helped (or not helped) in the past. Other tools available include allergy testing, lung function testing, testing respiratory secretions for infection, and, in some children, evaluating their immune system. Correctly identifying a child’s potential triggers will allow focused environmental control measures that may help management. “This approach is often more effective and cost-efficient than spending a lot of time, effort and money without any guidance or direction,” Prpich says. Treatment of allergies typically includes: avoidance if possible, focused environmental control measures, as-
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needed antihistamines, and chronic daily therapies such as nasal rinses and medications such as nasal steroids and leukotriene modifiers. In severe patients who do not respond to typical treatments, allergy shots may help, but improvement is not guaranteed. The treatment of asthma is based on symptom frequency, severity and response to previous medications. There are many inhaled medications that allow us to control inflammation and (if needed) bronchospasm by directly delivering medicine to the lining of the lungs at doses that are a fraction of what is used when taken by mouth. These inhaled medicines are very effective when taken correctly and on a daily basis. The doses are so low that systemic side effects and risks truly are minimized.
Living with Asthma The goal of asthma management is to control current symptoms and minimize future risk. Prpich says: “If done correctly, most children should be able to be active and live a normal life. This includes sports. Exercise and sports can be a trigger for symptoms in some people. But, with correct diagnosis and management, this should not limit a child’s ability to participate, compete and succeed.” Many successful Olympic and professional athletes have asthma that they have been able to control with the help of their physician. The key is correctly recognizing the symptoms and seeking help. The symptom of exercise-induced asthma may be shortness of breath or wheezing, but often, children will develop a persistent, dry cough which starts about ten or 15 minutes into the activity. The symptoms of asthma can vary from patient to patient. An acute asthma attack typically refers to an acute increase in airway obstruction due to constriction of the muscles that wrap around the airway, an increase in swelling of the airways, and increased mucus plugging up the airways. All of these things contribute to the sensation of difficulty breathing. Some people feel like their chest is tight while others may have coughing spasms. Often, the patient is unable to complete a short sentence without stopping to take a breath. You may see signs of how hard they are working to breathe, including an increased respiratory rate and skin sucking in between their ribs or up by their throat and neck.
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“All of these symptoms require prompt attention and the use of the patient’s “rescue medicine” which is Albuterol,” says Prpich. “If symptoms do not improve or if the improvement is short lived, medical attention should be sought.”
Who needs to see a subspecialist? Many children would benefit from seeing a doctor who specializes in seeing children with breathing problems and symptoms affecting the respiratory tract. Some of these patients include children under the age of 2 with a history of recurrent or chronic cough, nasal congestion or noisy breathing (this can be a particularly challenging age group and symptoms caused by many different conditions overlap); any child who has been admitted to the hospital or seen in the ED two or more times in a 12-month period for respiratory symptoms; children or adolescents who have asthma symptoms on a daily, weekly or even monthly basis (especially if already on daily medication); children requiring more than one course of oral steroids a year for asthma symptoms; children with persistent symptoms or exercise limitation in spite of treatment; and parents who are still questioning the diagnosis of asthma in their child, Prpich says. “This is by no means an exhaustive list but just an example of some of the patients we often see.”
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was 19 years old and away at college when my sister was raped. I will never forget the moment my mother told me the news on the phone. I was devastated.
When I arrived home on the train the next day, my parents were waiting for me. They looked like they had aged 30 years overnight. The pain was ingrained on their faces.
However, my sister is a survivor who fought back from her experience. Inspired by her courage, I began on a mission to help parents and students gain the skills necessary to reduce sexual assault and increase the level of respect in teen relationships. As the founder of The DATE SAFE Project, I speak to more than 30,000 students and young adults in schools around the world each year discussing respect boundaries, sexual decision-making, and safety. Our mission is to stop sexual assault from happening. I am a father of four teenagers, and I understand the fear other parents have when thinking about their kids engaging in “hooking-up” or sexual activity. Some of you are thinking, “don’t even go there. My child would never!” Chances are, they will. So when your child does engage in sexual activity with a partner, which would you rather have: Your child guessing with sexual decision-making, or your child having safe, healthy, positive, loving and passionate intimacy throughout their lifetime? If your child is going to experience intimacy and take on all the risks that go with it, shouldn’t the intimacy be wonderful? As a caring parent, giving your son or daughter the precise tools and knowledge to experience loving, passionate, healthy and respectful intimacy throughout their lives is a great gift. Those tools include being able to recognize when he or she is ready. Each family will have different guidelines for helping a child choose that time in life. What is the best approach to giving children these tools? We at the DATE SAFE project believe this: The focus should be on intimacy as a gift to be honored, treasured
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and respected at all times. If you are a family of faith, you can integrate the idea that intimacy is a gift from god into almost every religion. If your family does not follow a religion, treating sex as a gift is still a wonderful way to help each person experience intimacy at its highest levels. For intimacy to feel like a gift, it has to be done the right way. In our upcoming book “The Stairwell to Intimacy”, we recommend ten steps that both people in a relationship can follow to achieve intimacy the right way. We delve into details about trust, safety, comfort, verbal communication, sound mind, passion, sexual attraction, respect and equality. Each is crucial, and without any of them, the gift can transform into a dangerous, traumatic experience. Write down every step you think is needed and then think about how you will teach that “step” to your child. Suddenly, you have an outline to work with.
Teaching Intimacy 101 Timing is Everything Picture this: You go to a lecture full of great information. You get home at 9 p.m. and instantly hunt down your child to dispense all your wonderful insight. But your child is tired, not in the mood and gives you the eye roll. Now you’re upset and annoyed. The moment of truth hits you square in the face when you step back and ask yourself, “If I had waited until tomorrow to have this conversation, would that much have changed in his life between now and then?” Of course not. WAIT until your child is rested and in a good mood to talk about intimacy. In fact, let your child choose the time. Let him know how much time you need (ideally not more than 20 minutes) and honor the chosen time. Ask, Don’t Tell Honoring that our child is an individual DIFFERENT from us can be tough, but is also vitally important. Instead of planning out what rules you want to stress to your teenager, ask yourself: “What questions can I ask my teen that will not be too personal or have a hidden agenda?” Don’t assume what your child is thinking, but help your child decide what her personal beliefs and boundaries are. Some questions you can ask include: Have you decided if you will kiss someone on a first date? Have you thought about whether you plan on
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waiting until marriage to have sex? If you do wait until marriage, have you thought about what you will feel comfortable doing with a partner until that time?” Notice, you are NOT asking your child to answer what he plans on doing. You are asking if they’ve thought about it. BIG DIFFERENCE. Encourage your children to write down their beliefs to help better define and remember them as they begin to date. They can keep the list private. The key is that they have boundaries they are willing to defend. Open the Door Imagine your child—whom you love with every ounce of your heart— being sexually assaulted and not able to tell you. It is a devastating thought. What can you say to help increase the odds your child will feel safe coming to you? Look your child straight into his/her eyes with love and say: “NEVER BLAME YOURSELF for what someone else does to you.” That statement is essential. Our children are raised in a society where rapists are not prosecuted enough and people blame the survivor instead. You don’t want your child blaming herself, if, for example, the rape occurred while she was drunk. The fault is always with the rapist. To help increase the odds your child will be able to come to you, let your son or daughter know, “If anyone EVER has or ever does sexually touch you against your will or without your consent, I am ALWAYS going to be here for you. Always!” Since writing those words in our book “May I Kiss You?” we have heard from survivors and their loved ones who have shared how much that one sentence has changed their lives for the better. One of the worst statements a parent can make is: “If anyone ever touches you, I’ll kill them.” With that one sentence, you show your child that you can’t handle the truth and that you will be more focused on revenge than on helping your child.
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DON’T say nothing at all. In the absence of advice from their parents, children will turn to other sources, such as their peers or the Internet, neither one a reliable alternative for communicating family values. DON’T order your child to just not “do it!” From 6th graders to seniors in High School, students tell us the philosophy behind “don’t do it” has never made sense, especially when parents focus on scare tactics. Once trust is lost, you have a tough challenge ahead for convincing your child that you are a source of helpful information.
In addition to being the founder of The DATE SAFE Project, Mike Domitrz is a critically acclaimed author, expert and speaker. His awardwinning DVD HELP! My Teen Is Dating. Real Solutions to Tough Conversations is available at www.DateSafeProject.org.
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very day, Seth Travaglino comes to work at Corbett Preparatory School in Tampa, prepared to change another student’s life. A teacher of performing arts, Travaglino has spent more than 15 years sharing his passion for the arts with his students and watching the flame ignite in them. “I have had students that have been written off by everyone else, and we put them in a show and it turns their whole life around,” says Travaglino. Studies have shown that kids who participate in the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement, two times more likely to read in their free time, and have a better attendance record, according to the National Arts Education Public Awareness Campaign. Travaglino hopes that parents embrace the arts for the improvements that they can make on your child’s education. “Studies have proven that having music in your life can make a huge difference,” says Travaglino. “The amount of learning that increases when you add music to your learning is 80%, just with [how] the exposure to music affects your retention level.” However, parents don’t always consider how to help their children become involved and inspired to join the arts. “Life is a busy thing,” Travaglino admits. “Parents know that their kids need to study and get ready for college and parents tend to gravitate toward academics and sports. But let your child try the arts because you never know what it will awaken in them.” One way a parent can help their child get involved in the arts is by choosing a school with options for the student to pursue, such as drama, orchestra, band, chorus and art. At Corbett Prep, performing arts are part of the required daily curriculum. Every student at the school gets to participate in eight different specials, including drama, music, dance and art. Corbett Prep also has a Community School of the Arts Program which is available for kids who aren’t Corbett students. These
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Corbett Preparatory students performing “Shrek the musical!”
children can take private acting, dancing, art, or music classes or opt for a group classes. A flourishing musical theater program puts on two shows a year for all ages from kindergarten through high school. If children are too busy during the school year, parents can check out arts summer camps that will help them grow their passion, or even discover an interest they may not know that they have. Parents who can’t afford camps for the arts or private schools can look into scholarships and financial aid. “Don’t let money get in the way,” Travaglino says. “If there are things you want to try, get involved and talk to people and ask questions. Usually if it is just a money issue, people can find grants and scholarships to help your child get involved so don’t let that be a barrier.” If your child is not sure that they want to commit to a program on a scholarship, take them to shows first.
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“There are community groups everywhere that want to involve kids as much as possible,” Travaglino says. “There are free shows you can bring your child to. The community wants the opportunity for children. Continue to seek those opportunities.” Your child may want to get involved but doesn’t know how or where to start, or even how to ask you about it, so make sure to be open and encouraging for them. “Don’t be that stage mom and push too hard, but allow your child the opportunity to see what their interests can be. Allow them to play the instruments and to try things,” says Travaglino. Another great way to encourage your kids is to help them think of creative ways to make costumes for shows or to help remind them of the things they learned in the arts programs when they face a challenge in their education elsewhere. For example, if a student is having a hard time with public speaking, remind him of how confident they feel on stage and it can help him think differently to achieve their goals.
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Our Summer AquaCamps offer something for everyone from 3 to 18 years old. Check out our new Aquarium Careers Camp or Advanced SCUBA Camp (ages 14-18). Dive into our SCUBA Camp (ages 12-15) and get NAUI open water certified. Participate in our Travel Camps (ages 10-14) and enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, fishing and parasailing. Our On Location Camps (ages 6-9) include science experiments, field trips and animal encounters. We also have new full and half-day options for AquaKids (ages 5-6), as well as classes for AquaTots (ages 3-4) featuring crafts, games and live animals. Spots are filling up fast, so enroll today.
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Register for Camp Invention using promo code SPRING by May 12 to save $15.
Sign up now at campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332. Camp Invention builds confidencein children entering grades 1-6! Local educators will be leading the week of hands-on fun Register now! Camps are filling up quickly In partnership with United States Patent and Trademark Office, an Agency of the Department of Commerce
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Grand support Care you can depend on By Nekeshia Hammond, Psy D
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randparents play an important role in many family units: they sometimes serve as an extended support system for parents or other caregivers. Other times, children are raised solely by their grandparents. In fact, the Generation’s United National Center on Grandfamilies found that more than 2.7 million children are raised solely by their grandparents (or kinship care).
When it comes to serving as a support system, grandparents can assist with many things such as childcare, homework, childrearing, disciplining. If you are in a family unit where grandparents are serving this support role, here are some things to keep in mind: Respect boundaries Remember that when serving as a support system a grandparent is supposed to support the parent. In other words, it’s important to remember who the parent is. Be mindful of how the parent wants the child raised and disciplined. If you don’t agree on subjects such as these you need to communicate. Communication Families should work together to communicate their values and wishes for raising the child. For example, if grandma thinks sweets before dinner is perfectly fine but mom always tells Timmy that he can not have sweets until after dinner you are sending a very confusing message to the child. The last thing you want is Timmy saying something like, “but grandma said it’s okay!” because this can potentially damage the relationship between the parent and the child. Take a break It’s well known that parents sometimes need a break, but when grandparents are frequently caring for children, they might need a break too. Be careful not to take advantage of the grandparents’ willingness to help out. Grandparents should also speak up if they feel they need to cut back on the amount of time they spend with your child. Fight fair Should tensions rise, talk it out and settle it fairly as soon as the issue occurs. Don’t let tension build up because family drama can strain relationships among all family members. Acknowledge and thank them Parents should make sure that grandparents know they are appreciated. You could do something special to celebrate National Grandparents Day, which falls on Sept. 13 this year, or you could take them out for lunch/dinner every once in a while to express your appreciation. Utilize grandparent support groups There are various groups in the community geared towards the needs of grandparents as caregivers that teach tips for integrating the grandparent role into the family unit and increasing a positive outlet. Above all, focus on family stability. Remember that the safety and well-being of the child is the top priority. That’s what matters most at the end of the day- taking care of the kids!
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Back again is the Academy of the Holy Names’ ever-popular Summer on Bayshore with exciting weekly camps led by our outstanding faculty. Choose from themed day camps, technology, sports, enrichment and review and arts studio camps. Complete session information and online registration available at www.holynamestpa.org.
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SAME! Summer is coming, and Jr. Adventure Camp is the place to be. Join us for a summer of crazy games, fun eld trips, awesome crafts and our annual food ght! Our weekly camps offer a fun and exciting alternative for summer. Energetic camp counselors will keep your child active during our fun-lled weeks. Campers will experience 3-4 off-campus activities each week. While on campus, campers will participate in activities such as rock climbing, archery, bounce houses, sports, water games, crafts, and much, much more! Join us for a summer adventure! Soul Adventures is located at 129 North Belcher Rd, Clearwater.
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“Mom, I’m bored. There’s nothing to do.” If you’ve ever heard your child say that, then we have an adventure for you! “Bored” is never heard at Soul Adventures, a summer camp for 10-14 year-olds. Imagine these experiences: • Kayaking • Rope courses • Paint balling • Paddle boarding • Sailing • Archery • Fishing • Beach olympics • Snorkeling • Mountain biking Combine these exploits with a powerful daily devotion time, and you have the recipe for an adventure that might just last a lifetime.
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anti antibiotics Avoiding over-use By Cloe Cabrera
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very day, thousands of parents visit the pediatrician’s office to find relief for their child’s cold and flu symptoms, and many demand antibiotics.
Pediatrician Jennifer Pesce of BayCare Medical Group is among the many physicians who know that antibiotics don’t cure viral infections, and that their increased use can lead to serious side effects and drug-resistant bacteria. “It’s a big problem overall,” Pesce says. “But at least we are talking about it and making it an important issue. And as physicians, we need to try to not prescribe (antibiotics) as often as we do. We also need to educate parents about the need for antibiotics. Parents request (antibiotics) because they think their kids will get better faster. But that is not the case.” Antibiotics, drugs that kill bacteria or stop them from reproducing, are effective only for bacterial infections, not viruses. “Most of the time when kids come in with cold symptoms, there are other methods of treatment that will help, and the child’s own natural immune systems that will allow them to get better on their own without the use of antibiotics,” Pesce says. “Unless a physician is 100 percent sure of what’s going on, (antibiotics) shouldn’t be prescribed.”
the leading reason kids get antibiotics.
Pesce encourages parents to know the facts about antibiotics.
The first thing the new guidelines say is physicians should make sure the child really has an ear infection. The only way to know for sure is to take a close look at the eardrum and see if it is clearly bulging. But even kids who really do have ear infections don’t necessarily need antibiotics. The guidelines say doctors have the option of just watching children who don’t have intense pain, a high fever or other symptoms of a severe infection.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says antibiotics are one of the most prescribed drugs, but nearly half of the time, they are not needed. In fact, a recent study published in Pediatrics found that 11 million prescriptions for antibiotics were written for children every year that weren’t necessary. Healthcare professionals say there are a variety of reasons for the excessive prescribing of antibiotics. In some cases, it can be difficult to distinguish between a viral or bacterial infection, so some physicians turn to antibiotics. Many times, parents insist on antibiotics because they feel they are necessary to help their child feel better. However, parents need to understand that antibiotics will not cure all that ails their child. “Viruses cause colds, the flu, most sore throats, bronchitis and many sinus infections. A child’s own immune system can defeat a virus,” Pesce says.
Hoping to reduce unnecessary antibiotics use, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines for how doctors should diagnose and treat ear infections.
But there are some children who definitely should get antibiotics, such as those ages 6 months to 2 years who have infections in both ears, or any child who has severe symptoms, such as severe pain for several days and a fever of at least 102.2 degrees. Any child who has a ruptured eardrum should also get antibiotics, according to the guidelines.
And many times, over-the-counter medications along with rest and fluids can treat symptoms in children.
The new guidelines also recommend ways parents can protect their kids from ear infections in the first place, such as by breast-feeding and keeping kids away from cigarette smoke.
The only time children need an antibiotic is when they are battling harmful bacteria, Pesce added. “Bacteria can cause illnesses like strep throat or a urinary tract infection,” she says. “In that case, an antibiotic can kill the living organisms.” Ear infections are one of the most common reasons children see doctors and
It is also important that a doctor prescribe the lowest dose antibiotic that will be effective to keep bacteria from developing resistance to the drug.
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Pediatric Care in Tampa Bay Has a New Name:
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Connect with a physician close to home HealthPoint Medical Group, Morton Plant Mease Primary Care and Specialists, St. Anthony’s Primary Care and Specialists and Suncoast Medical Clinic recently joined to become BayCare Medical Group. With more than 150 pediatricians, pediatric specialists and family medicine physicians in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties, care for your family is always nearby. The signs may change but your doctor and office staff will remain the same, and will continue to help your children stay healthy. Our participation with your insurance will not be affected. Thank you for allowing us to care for your family. Now accepting new patients. Most major insurance plans are accepted.
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“The bacteria that do survive the antibiotic get tough, and next time you get an infection, it’s going to be harder to manage,” Pesce says. Children also can suffer side effects from being prescribed antibiotics unnecessarily, such as upset stomachs, diarrhea and allergic reactions. Pesce says it’s important pediatricians examine patients very carefully and get a detailed history of the child from the parent, including how long the symptoms have been present to ensure the right course of treatment is taken, including the right antibiotic if necessary. While antibiotics are an incredibly powerful tool in the right circumstances, too many or the wrong kinds can cause problems. Overusing antibiotics leads to “antibiotic resistance.” That means the drug stops working on certain bacteria. The CDC estimates that 23,000 people die in the United States every year because of antibiotic resistance: There is no longer a drug that can effectively fight off the bacteria growing in their body. The problem has become so prevalent, even the White House recently issued an executive order targeting antibiotic resistance, which included efforts to limit when a child takes antibiotics. “Really, the most important thing is to have an open dialogue with your child’s pediatrician,” says Pesce. “The pediatrician has to be able to tell the parent why they are or are not prescribing antibiotics, and the parent needs to have the opportunity to ask questions about the plan of treatment for their child.”
Use antibiotics wisely Antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses like colds, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis, and many sinus and ear infections. Instead, symptom relief might be the best treatment option for viral infections.Get smart about when antibiotics are needed—to fight bacterial infections. When you use antibiotics appropriately, you do the best for your health, your family’s health, and the health of those around you. Taking antibiotics for viral infections, such as colds, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis, and many sinus or ear infections: • • • • • •
Will not cure the infection. Will not keep other people from getting sick. Will not help you or your child feel better. May cause unnecessary and harmful side effects. May contribute to antibiotic resistance, which is when bacteria are able to resist the effects of an antibiotic and continue to cause harm. Rest, fluids, and over-the-counter products may be your or your child’s best treatment option against viral infections.
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What to Do Just because your healthcare professional doesn’t give you an antibiotic doesn’t mean you aren’t sick. Talk with your healthcare professional about the best treatment for your child’s illness. To feel better when your child has a viral infection: • Ask your healthcare professional about over-the-counter treatment options that may help reduce symptoms. • Make sure your child drinks more fluids. • Make sure your child gets plenty of rest. • Use a cool-mist vaporizer or saline nasal spray to relieve congestion. • Soothe your child’s throat with crushed ice, sore throat spray or lozenges. (Do not give lozenges to young children.) • If your child is diagnosed with the flu, prescription flu antiviral drugs can be used to treat flu illness.
What Not to Do • • •
Do not demand antibiotics for your child when your healthcare professional says they are not needed. Do not give your child an antibiotic for a viral infection. Do not give your child antibiotics prescribed for someone else. The antibiotic may not be right for their illness. Taking the wrong medicine may delay correct treatment and allow bacteria to grow.
If your healthcare professional prescribes an antibiotic for a bacterial infection: • • •
Do not skip doses. Do not stop taking the antibiotics early unless your healthcare professional tells you to do so. Do not save any of the antibiotics for the next time you or your child gets sick.
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Asthma Workshop & Support Group for Parents Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the TGH Community Health Education Center located at TGMG Family Care Center Lois, 2106 S. Lois Ave., Tampa, FL 33629 Asthma Workshop – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Does your child suffer from Asthma? If so, Tampa General Hospital invites you to attend our free Asthma Workshop. During this informative workshop, medical professionals will discuss asthma symptoms, triggers and medications. They will also provide tips on increasing communications with healthcare providers, how to use asthma devices, the importance of creating an emergency asthma action plan, and what to do when your child is having an asthma attack. Participants will receive asthma resources to take home. Caregivers, child care providers and early childhood professionals are encouraged to attend. A complimentary lunch will be provided to all participants who register in advance and attend.
Support Group – 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
A community of patients, family members and friends dedicated to dealing with asthma. A complimentary lunch will be provided to all participants who register in advance and attend.
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WORKSHOP: 9:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m. (Check-in 8:30 a.m.) LUNCH: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. SUPPORT GROUP: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LOCATION: TGH Community Health Education Center located at TGMG Family Care Center Lois, 2106 S. Lois Ave., Tampa, FL 33629 INSTRUCTORS: Jennifer Keane CRT, AE-C, TTS & Nancy Zoffer, RRT, AE-C, CTTS CONTACT: Pamela G. Sanders, MSN, RNC-NIC, CENP, pgsanders@tgh.org for more information about the support group.
This workshop and support group meet at TGH Community Health Education Center located at TGMG Family Care Center Lois, 2106 S. Lois Ave., Tampa, FL 33629. Free parking is available.
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What's Happening summer splash Head over to the Tampa Bay History Center for Summer Splash 2015 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 4. For the eighth year, providers who specialize in summer camps and programs, health and wellness, college preparatory, after school programs, tutoring and much more will be on hand to meet you and help your kids have a fun, safe and adventurous summer. Families can enjoy live entertainment as well as giveaways every half hour. Admission is $5 and includes entry to the Tampa Bay History Center. SummerSplashTampaBay.com
fiesta by the bay for autism Join the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD-USF) for Fiesta by the Bay at 6 p.m. April 17. The event will be held at the Ybor City Museum Garden and aims to make a difference in the lives of thousands of families impacted by autism in our community. The whole family can help raise money for CARD-USF by enjoying food, fun, dancing and even a silent auction. Tickets are available online and are also at the door on the day of the event. Card-USF.fmhi.usf.edu
healthy kids day On April 25, the Y will celebrate Healthy Kids Day, the national initiative to improve the health and well-being of children. Although summer is the time for kids to get up, get out and grow, research shows that for some kids, exposure to activities that stimulate the body and mind ends with the school year, making them prone to gain more weight and fall behind in studies. Tampa area YMCAs will be holding special events at each location. There will be activities for kids of all ages to help kids learn about fitness. TampaYMCA.org
tampa yankees home opener Join the Tampa Yankees on April 10 for their 2015 season home opener at Steinbrenner Field. The Yankees will be playing the Lakeland Flying Tigers at 7 p.m. in what promises to be an exciting game. Come before the game for activities for the whole family and meet Blue, the Tampa Yankees mascott. You can also join the Blue Crew Kid’s Club for free admission to future Friday and Sunday games for kids. Tickets are available online and at the gate. Tampa. Yankees.milb.com
Take Back the Night Be a part of the change at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Join the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay and the Sexual Violence Task Force of Tampa Bay to generate awareness, empower survivors and educate the community about sexual violence. This free event is open to the public and features a music festival and resource fair, a ceremony and pledge against violence, and an empowerment march, candlelight vigil and survivor speak-out. ABC Action News’ Brendan McLaughlin and Lissette Campos will emcee the event. CrisisCenter.com
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The Children’s Board Family Resource Centers invite you to join us for activities throughout the month of April to learn more about preventing child abuse. Call the Center nearest you to reserve your spot.
The pinwheel serves as the national symbol for child abuse prevention. It is a reflection of hope, health and safety.
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Arts & Crafts, Story Time and Snacks 1271 Kingsway Rd, Brandon 33510, 740-4634
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April 14 from 4 to 5pm
Arts & Crafts, Story Time and Snacks 1401-A E Fowler Ave, Tampa 33612, 558-1877
April 21 from 5 to 6:16pm
SOUTH COUNTY
Safe Surfing: Tips to Keep You & Your Friends Safe Online Safety Seminar: Empowerment Not Fear
1002 E Palm Ave, Tampa 33605, 204-1741
EAST COUNTY April 16
Kids on the Block Puppets
April 18 from 10am to 12pm
Pinwheel Crafts & “Beary Good” Snacks Pinwheel Coloring Contest with Prizes All Month Long for Kids Ages 3-12
639 E Alexander St, Plant City 33563, 752-8700
April 11 10am to 12pm
April 9 4:30 to 5:30pm
Arts & Crafts, Story Time with Lemonade & Popcorn
3030 E College Ave, Ruskin 33570, 641-5600
TOWN ‘N COUNTRY April 9 10-11:30am
Happy: Sign Songs, Play Games, Make a Collage and Have a Snack 7520 W Waters Ave #8, Tampa 33615, 356-1703 The Children’s Board Family Resource Centers are located throughout Hillsborough County and offer programs and services emphasizing child development and health and safety. Everyone is encouraged to visit the Centers to discover the many opportunities available, and all programs and services are available at no cost. The Centers are funded by the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County.
Extraordinary
Woman
By Angela Ardolino
Mastering the art of motherhood, work and community.
As executive director of the recently renamed Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women, Ann Madsen has led the transformation of this nearly 40-year-old nonprofit. Under her guidance, the Centre has strengthened its core programs and launched a series of new programs that serve girls and woman from 5 to 55 and older, and run the gamut from employment services, counseling and wellness, and battling substance abuse. Madsen intends to soon launch a program called “Women Building Futures” that will help women learn the trades, and was recently awarded a $750,000 grant from the Small Business Association (SBA) to become the only SBA-designated women’s business center on the West Coast of Florida. Madsen grew up in upstate New York and has a bachelor’s degree in history from Trinity College in Burlington,Vermont. She pursued her passion to become a journalist, and landed her first job as a reporter at the Syracuse Newspapers. She went on to become one of the first female editors for the Gannett Newspaper Group. After her son John was born, she started a public relations company so she could have more time for her family. It is in her current professional incarnation, however, that Madsen has found the opportunity to pursue another of her passions: helping women be successful and achieve their goals. “Today, I have the best job in the world where I lead a dedicated team working to help women in the Tampa Bay region to succeed both personally and professionally,” says Madsen. What do you think is the secret to your family's success? Our family’s success can be directly traced back to my parents who taught us all the importance of family, friends and relationships. I was born into a large Irish family– I have a sister and five brothers. Now, I am a mom to a son and daughter. I also have a wonderful relationship with my daughter-in-law, Kristen, and my four stepsons. My mom used to say that even as adults, “we all live in each other’s pockets.” She meant that we stay connected and do what we can to help each other. No matter what comes our way, we watch out for each other and we laugh a lot. Humor is really the secret ingredient in our family’s success. what is your biggest fear? As a fund development professional, I learned to be fearless; to embrace opportunities, try new
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challenges, to meet as many people as possible and to take some risks. On a personal level, as a mom, I always worry about my kids even though they are now grown. I think it is part of a mom’s DNA to worry. What advice would you give to other women? There is so much I have learned along the way. Here is my top 10 list: 1)Be yourself. 2)Integrity is the most important virtue you have. 3) Family first. No matter what. 4)Don’t be afraid of public speaking. 5) Stand up for the things you believe are important. 6)Don’t worry about the small things. 7)Tell the truth. 8)Keep trying new things. 9)Calories do have consequences. 10)And, life is better with dogs. What is your proudest moment? On a professional level this year, it has been hosting our inaugural Waves of Change Luncheon to pay tribute to Helen Gordon Davis and present our first Women’s Leadership Award to the legendary Gloria Steinem. I have led a lot of major events in my career, but there was something different about this one. There was an energy in the room unlike anything I have experienced before. On a personal level, my proudest moments always are the accomplishments of my children. All are very accomplished in their professional careers. My son has built a successful career as a real estate agent in Washington, D.C., my daughter-in-law is a fund development officer for a D.C. hospital, and my daughter Molly is devoted to helping children as a director of school counseling. One of the proudest moments for all of us was being invited to the Oval Office by President George W. Bush as he thanked my daughter Molly for her work in his administration. It was a thrill. She worked at The White House Communications Office for three years which offered us so many unique opportunities: Invitations to the annual Christmas party, behind-the-scenes tours and greeting the President. What is your biggest achievment? Professionally, I think it is the culmination of all my career experiences that provided the opportunity for me to steward this dynamic organization. I stay connected with colleagues I have met along the way and have built some new relationships that help us to make great things happen here. There has never been a better time to lead a center for women because
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there is now so much focus on women locally, nationally and globally. how do you relax and take time for yourself? A glass of wine, a shopping excursion, traveling, lunch at one of the many great restaurants and spending time with my husband and our two springer spaniels, Barney and Thelma Lou. What kind of message would you like to send women in the community? The power of collaboration is such a force. Help each other to be successful and don’t be afraid to share the credit when things go well. I have found so many women willing to give of their time and talents to help others. What a great community! how do you enjoy the magazine? I enjoy everything about the magazine, the design, the content, and all of the interesting information about what is happening in our community. I love the advertising too. I learn a lot from this publication. I also appreciate Tampa Bay Parenting’s willingness to provide community support for nonprofits, including our Centre for Women and Centre for Girls. what is your favorite thing to do in the bay area? My kids live in Washington, D.C., so when they visit, we try to pack in so much of what Tampa Bay has to offer. We love to have a relaxing day at the beach; go to the Saturday Morning Market in St. Pete; shopping, shopping shopping, of course; and dining at great restaurants, particularly those on the water where the views are spectacular. We also find Tampa Bay is a convenient home base from which to visit all the other great destinations in Florida. Who is your biggest inspiration? I have a few. My mom was an extraordinary woman who taught me so much. I admired her strength, intelligence and her ability to laugh even through difficult days. My dad was a brilliant and courageous businessman who built a company and at the same time, always found ways to help other people. Most recently, I have been inspired by Helen Gordon Davis, the founder of The Centre for Women who demonstrated such remarkable courage and resilience against so many odds. I have learned so much from her. Her fortitude and foresight prove that one person can make such a difference in a community.
Ann madsen Ann at the reopened Centre for Girls in Seminole Heights.
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Bunch o Balloons Save time making your water balloons this summer with this handy device that attaches to your water hose. Simply attach the hose to the stem of these special biodegradable balloons and watch them fall off sealed and ready for action when full! $17 BunchoBalloons.com
Something cool BubbleBum Planning your summer vacation but don’t want to pack all your booster seats in the rental car? No problem. BubbleBum meets all U.S. safety testing standards and is an inflatable car booster seat for children ages 4 - 11. It folds to fit in a purse or backpack and is great for taxis, rental cars and carpooling to camp. $30 Bubblebum.com
Daisy Laing Swimwear The resort collection from Daisy Laing is as fun and functional as it is adorable. Perfect for boys or girls, these pieces are perfect for summer, swimming and everything in between. $25 DaisyLaing.com
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life changes Living with MS By Jackie Callaway
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ometimes it takes a life changing event to spur us into action or push us down a path we never anticipated. In my case it was the death of a close friend. Michele Green was a life force to be reckoned with. Funny, feisty and smart, Michele was a young mother of two when she started experiencing the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Her case was particularly aggressive. During those final visits with her in a nursing facility, I asked myself, how did she get here? Michele lost her battle with MS in July 2003.
her perspective. “Living with a child that has MS is a constant emotional reminder of how fragile life can be. One minute she is a 19 year-old college sophomore with her whole life ahead of her, and the next moment she can’t walk, can’t see correctly, can’t hold a fork and feed herself, can’t shower and basically needs your help for everything. New therapies and an amazing doctor gave her back her life and she has been great since then. But the worry is always there...will she have another exacerbation? Will she recover as well this time?”
Every hour of every day someone new is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. MS is a chronic, often disabling illness that attacks the central nervous system. It is a disease that can erode a person’s abilities and hopes, steal their livelihood and tear into the fabric of families.
Megan’s devastating diagnosis at 19 prompted Ande and her husband Ben to do so much more than seek out the best medical treatments available. Over a decade ago they launched MaSquerade, an annual fundraiser to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. To date they’ve raised over $150,000. All of the proceeds go to research for a cure, client services, support groups and clinical fellowships to encourage scientists to join the fight. According to Ande: “Until there is a cure there will never be enough. And until that happens we will continue to put MS in the forefront of what we do. Having a child with an incurable disease gives you a totally different outlook on life. You appreciate the little things that others take for granted. And you go forward to live your life with grace and dignity.”
Like so many others, I was not overly familiar with multiple sclerosis and the damage it inflicts on those it strikes. The week Michele died, I cold called on the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid Florida Chapter and offered to volunteer in whatever capacity they could use me. Over the past 11 years, I’ve witnessed the hard work and dedication of the NMSS staff and volunteers. They push tirelessly toward the goal of one day living in a world where MS is curable. Nearly half a million people in the United States are living with MS, and worldwide, another 200 cases are being diagnosed on a weekly basis. Like my friend Michele, many of these patients are moms, daughters, friends who begin to lose their vision, speech, ability to walk, and numerous other small motor functions. Here at home in Tampa Bay, we are lucky to have a Multiple Sclerosis chapter to help families on that frightening journey. They don’t have to go it alone. I’ve encountered so many inspirational people over the years, but one family’s story stands out. Megan Felder has lived with the debilitating effects of MS for nearly two decades. During a recent conversation ,Megan’s mother Ande shared
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The National MS Society Mid-Florida Chapter helps each person affected by the disease in our area address the challenges of living with MS. The local chapter raises funds for cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education and providing programs and services that empower people with MS and their families to move their lives forward. Since starting with the Mid-Florida Chapter in 2003, I’ve watched this group go beyond the basics to develop programs for adults and children alike. The annual kids’ camp provides the opportunity for children of patients to learn valuable coping skills while taking part in fantastic activities such as canoeing, arts, crafts and swimming. The chapter has hosted multiple patient programs to help those young
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and young at heart plan for and live their best life possible while dealing with the day to day struggles associated with MS. When four hurricanes hit the Tampa Bay area in 2004, the Mid Florida Chapter provided emergency financial assistance to more than 75 families to help patients cover their expenses while dealing with fall-out from the storms. I’ve taken part in almost every Tampa MS Walk over the last dozen years. It is inspiring to hear the myriad reasons people participate. They walk for sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, friends and co-workers. I’m always awestruck when I meet a volunteer who is also a patient. They are often among the first to man the registration table and pitch in where needed. Bill Eady and Jackie Tinsky are among the most memorable in this group. I don’t know if Bill and Jackie knew each other. Each gave tirelessly to the cause in spite of living with MS. Depending on his condition, Bill would show up with a cane or a wheel chair or whatever it took to get through the walk. Jackie was unstoppable. A full-time school teacher and mom, she found the time and energy to take on major roles in assisting the local chapter with each Tampa walk. A fatal heart attack in February broke our hearts and left a large pair of shoes to fill on the Tampa team. You don’t have to be a person living with MS or even know someone with MS to get involved. The chapter open to whoever wants to make a difference in the lives of those who do face this incurable autoimmune disease each day. Anyone can form a team and walk to raise money. After all, you never know when it might be you or someone you love that hears the words, “You have multiple sclerosis”. Join me at the 2015 MaSquerade Ball on April 18, at the University of South Florida Gibbons Alumni Center, 4202 East Fowler Avenue in Tampa. Event details are posted on www. masqueradeoftampabay.org. Jackie Callaway, ABC Action News Consumer Investigator
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patel Conservatory Dancers Win Competition The Patel Conservatory’s Contemporary Show Team won top honors at a recent Dance America Competition in Tampa, led by Kelly King. Competing against hundreds of other dancers, the school’s Show Team won first place in Contemporary and third place overall for the Intermediate Senior Groups. Their top score qualified them for the 2015 Dance America National Finals to be held in Chicago this July. As part of the competition, students auditioned with industry choreographers for a two-week Dance America/Dance Olympus tour in July. These students were selected to participate: Camila Daniel, Miriam Spada, Alex Correa and Liam Boswell. This group will perform in several cities, including Chicago, Kansas City, Orlando, Boston and Atlanta. Additionally, Patel Conservatory student Liam Boswell was recognized with the Dance Power Award and several other Patel Conservatory dancers were noted as top performers in the master classes held in conjunction with the competition. Lauren Townsend and Gabriela Miller received junior scholarships for three days of free classes in Chicago. The contemporary Show Team is part of the new Patel Conservatory Popular Dance (PCPD) program, in which students explore various styles of popular dance, including hip hop, tap, jazz, contemporary and Rockette-style dancing. For more information about this and other programs, call 813-222-1002 or visit www.patelconservatory.org.
Berkeley Artists Garner Top Honors Nationally Since 1984, Berkeley Preparatory School has garnered numerous accolades at the national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards hosted annually by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. This year, 79 of the school’s Middle and Upper Division students were recognized in one of four award categories ranging from honorable mention to American Visions Nominee in the visual arts competition. “The awards are highly competitive with hundreds of thousands of entries; earning an Honorable Mention is quite an accomplishment in itself,” says Anna Arcuri, Middle Division Fine Arts instructor. “Over the past 19 years, Berkeley has had national winners 16 times, which speaks to the level of talent our students possess in the visual arts program here.” Berkeley earned the most honors of the 28 Tampa Bay area schools that participated in the visual arts category. The Middle Division earned a total of 29 awards, including two Gold Key and six Silver Key winners; and the Upper Division earned a total of 50 awards, including eight Gold Key, 13 Silver Key and two American Visions Nominee winners. Gold Key award recipients are considered to have submitted the top works to local programs and are automatically considered for national-level recognition. Five works, from across all categories and grades, are selected from those earning Gold Keys as the “Best of Show” for each local program and recognized as American Visions Nominees. An awards ceremony recognizing all Hillsborough County Regional 2015 Scholastic Award winners was held Thursday, Feb. 12 at Blake High School.
dates: March 28, 6 p.m. The Winners Circle for Bayshore Christian School Celebrate the Kentucky Derby early at the historic Floridan Hotel in downtown Tampa at this annual Bayshore Christian fundraiser. Guests will enjoy dinner, a silent auction and entertainment. Tickets are $50. www.bayshorechristianschool.org
April 9, 5 p.m. Children’s Board of Hillsborough County Town Hall Meeting Join the conversation at this interactive event hosted by the Children’s Board Family Resource Center East County in Plant City, which seeks community input about child safety. www.childrensboard.org
April 10, noon Charity Golf Tournament Hit the links to support veterans and their families at Bloomingdale Golf Club in Valrico. Fees are $79 per player and include light lunch, round of golf, raffle ticket and more. Proceeds benefit Wounded Warrior Project. For information, call 941-592-8300.
April 12, 1-4 p.m. Taste of South Tampa Enjoy an array of delicious food and drink from a variety of local restaurants at this 10th annual event at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. Ticket price includes unlimited food and beverage samples, live entertainment, access to activities in the Kid Zone, sponsor giveaways and prize opportunities for those donating to the canned food drive for Metropolitan Ministries. Tickets are $45-$75. www. southtampachamber.org
April 16-18, 23-25, various times Patel Conservatory’s “Fiddler on the Roof” Watch students of all ages bring the beloved musical to life onstage at TECO Theater inside Tampa’s Straz Center. Sing along to classics like “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Sunrise, Sunset.” Tickets are $14-$16. www. strazcenter.org.
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Roar Through Ybor Sign up for this fun 5K race and one-mile fun walk starting at Centennial Park in historic Ybor City. Day includes Race for Sight events, music, medals and prizes. Entry fee is $25. Proceeds benefit the Lions Eye Institute Foundation. www.roarthroughybor15.kintera.org
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Corbett prep plants roots for Hands-on Learning To Will Chorvat, the Independent Day School garden was a place to learn science through hands-on experience. He and his friends in the Garden Club spent afternoons there under the guidance of teacher Judy Sobel, watching caterpillars turn into butterflies, mixing up earthfriendly insect sprays and learning about the produce they planted. “Some of my best elementary school memories were made in that garden,” says Chorvat, a 2006 graduate of the school. “I really appreciated where our food came from, as well as the ability of nature to sustain life. I felt pretty independent when I was able to grow the food that I would eat.” His interest in science led him to an environmental science degree from the University of Central Florida. Now, he is back at Corbett Prep preparing to fulfill his dream to become a teacher, and the garden — which had gone dormant — is sprouting again. The new Garden Club started meeting last month, this time with Sobel and Chorvat working together. Support from a Corbett Prep family put the school garden back on its feet. Parent Rob Henning had noticed the empty space near the drama classroom and saw its potential for students of all ages. He collaborated with Green Dreams, a sustainable solutions landscaping company, to build wooden planters and bring in material to prepare the garden for its first crops. Green Dreams enjoyed the project so much that employees returned to donate their time and teach the Garden Club’s first lesson. The Garden Club meets after school, and students are busy digging, exploring and problem solving during their sessions. When peacocks and squirrels ate many of the initial crops, the club brainstormed solutions, experimenting with scarecrows and metallic ribbons to scare away animal visitors safely. Sobel asserts that gardening can provide a great framework for experiential learning that gives students an active role in what and how they learn. “I always think of the garden as a living science lab,” she says. Now, a new generation of students has the opportunity to explore the garden. Sobel is excited to team with her former student who finds himself back in the garden, this time in a teaching role, and who calls it a “dream come true.”
Calling All Young Aspiring playwrights! Gorilla Theatre is calling for scripts for its 15th annual Young Dramatists Project (YDP), returning June 2015. Each year, students from middle and high schools all over Tampa Bay submit scripts. Those playwrights who are selected receive mentoring in preparation for a staged production by professional actors. Each is paid a royalty stipend of $250 for his or her play, and paid membership into the Dramatists’ Guild, the professional association of playwrights, lyricists and composers. Gorilla Theatre is currently seeking script submissions for YDP 2015. Application deadline is April 30, 2015. Playwrights must be currently enrolled as a high school or middle school student in the Tampa Bay area and available to attend and fully participate in the rehearsal process and YDP-related activities May through June, with most events held at Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., in Tampa. For full submission guidelines and to submit your script, visit www.gorillatheatre.com.
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dates: March 28, 5-7 p.m. Cinderella Ball Get ready to twirl across the ballroom floor at this enchanting event hosted by Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy in Tampa. Tickets are $20 MJPAA members and $25 non-members. www.mjpaa.com
April 11, 8:15 a.m. 5K Bakas Trail Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk-Trot Enjoy the natural, wooded surroundings during these fun run/walk events for participants of all ages at Bakas Equestrian Center in Tampa. Proceeds benefit Bakas’ Horses for Handicapped program to provide therapeutic riding for disabled children and adults. www.5kbakas. com
April 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Northdale Family Fun Festival and Parade Sample local flavor by enjoying free food, games, bottled water and entertainment at Northdale Park. Event includes supervised games and activities to keep the kids busy while parents check out the variety of vendor booths. www.northdale.org
April 17-19 and 24-26, various times Plan 9 from Outer Space See MAS Community Theatre’s hilarious adaptation of the Ed Wood cult film classic on stage at Carrollwood Cultural Center. Tickets are $14 members and $18 general admission in advance; $16 members and $20 general admission at the door. www.carrollwoodcenter. org
April 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. EcoFest 2015 Celebrate local businesses and organizations dedicated to green living and sustainability at this event organized by Learning Gate Community School, the City of Tampa and USF Patel College of Global Sustainability and held at the Lowry Park bandshell in Tampa. Day includes live music, workshops, demonstrations and product and service booths. Event is free and open to the public. www.learninggate.org/ecofest
April 26, 11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Carrollwood Day School Golf Classic Spend a day out on the links and support CDS athletic programs at this 11th annual event at Carrollwood Country Club in Tampa. Day includes lunch, range balls and four-person scramble with dinner and awards to follow. Fees are $150 adult players and $100 youth players (grades K-12). www.carrollwooddayschool.org
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Shorecrest Duo Named u.S. presidential Scholars Paul Reischmann and Jackson Willis, both graduating seniors at Shorecrest Preparatory School, are two of approximately 3,900 candidates selected for the 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The two were chosen from nearly 3.4 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in 2015 and are among fewer than 100 candidates from Florida. Shorecrest is the only independent school in the Tampa Bay area with more than one candidate. Both students have been recognized because of their exceptional performance on the ACT/SAT. “Their exceptional test scores tell only half the story,” says Shorecrest Head of Upper School Tom Dillow. “Both Jackson and Paul are intensely curious about the world, and they show genuine empathy in seeking to understand the ideas of others.” Reischmann has attended Shorecrest since kindergarten, following in his sisters’ footsteps. He is a member of the National Honor Society, a National Merit Semifinalist, a decorated varsity swimmer and saxophone player in the Shorecrest concert and jazz bands. Reischmann also holds leadership roles at Shorecrest, including vice president of the Executive Student Council, founding member of Honor Council and Senior Mentor. Willis has attended Shorecrest since junior kindergarten and has a special family legacy at the school. His father, Bob, is an alumnus, and mother, Sally, is a former Shorecrest teacher. Willis is an Eagle Scout and founding member of the Shorecrest Honor Council. He is pursuing Shorecrest’s Global Scholars Initiative. Willis has worked as a special intern to the Director of the Dali Museum and is an accomplished pianist. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in community and school activities. The Commission on Presidential Scholars announces its final selection of Scholars, one young man and young woman for each state or U.S. territory, in May.
Largo Says "Let's unplug!" The City of Largo Recreation, Parks & Arts Department urges Pinellas families to put away the TV, video games and electronics and head to Largo Central Park for a free, fun day of family-friendly play Saturday, April 18. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Largo hosts its fourth annual Playing! Unplugged.The city will team with local businesses and medical professionals to stress the importance of free play and creativity for youth. Playing! Unplugged... Just What the Doctor Ordered will feature a variety of hands-on activities and play stations throughout Largo Central Park, where kids of all ages will be set free to play with cardboard boxes, fabric, buckets, ropes and paintbrushes as they wander through multiple play spaces themed construction, adventure, slackline, archery, dance and art. The day will include live entertainment, healthy food vendors and train rides aboard Largo Central Railroad’s miniature trains. The Boy Scouts of America will assist kids with treeclimbing and zip lining. Special guests are expected to join the fun, including former NFL Player Jerry Wunsch, who played for the Tampa Bay Bucs and Seattle Seahawks. For more information, go to www.largo.com/unplugged or call 727-587-6740, ext. 5014.
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dates: All Month Open House at Admiral Farragut Academy Stop by anytime this month during regular school hours and request a tour. Ask questions, meet staff and learn about available programs at the private, college prep, day and boarding school serving grades preK through 12. www.farragut.org
April 9, 7 p.m. 2015 Largo Teen Idol Competition Listen to some of Pinellas County’s most talented young singers when the Top 10 finalists take the stage at Largo Cultural Center. Winner will be determined at this event, with both the audience and a panel of judges weighing in on the decision. Tickets are $6.50. For information, call 727-587-6793.
April 9 and 23, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Wee-Time at Weedon Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to enroll in this program designed to introduce them to the wonders of the natural and cultural world at Weedon Island Preserve in St. Petersburg. Children are treated to a variety of stories and hands-on activities. Free; advance registration requested. www.weedonislandpreserve.org
April 10, 6:30 p.m. The Big Event Annual Shorecrest Fundraiser Put on your cocktail dress and show your support for Shorecrest at this annual fundraiser at The Mahaffey Theater. The event will include a silent and live auction, entertainment, an open bar and food from area restaurants. Tickets are $125. www.shorecrest.org
April 25, 6-9:30 p.m. Annual Ducky Event Join the All Children’s Hospital Guild Beach Branch for this annual event at The Club of Treasure Island. Evening includes dinner with open bar, entertainment, live and silent auction, “Kentucky Derby-style” ducky races and a Best Hat contest. Proceeds benefit the All Children’s Hospital Guild. Tickets are $100. www.allkids.org
April 25-26, noon - midnight Relay for Life for Largo Lace up the sneakers for a good cause at this overnight community event raising funds for the American Cancer Society at Largo Central Park. Start your own team, join an existing group or show your support by donating or rooting on friends or family. www.relayforlife.org.
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pinellas Honors Best Educators The 2015 Outstanding Educator of the Year and Business Partners of the Year were recently announced at the Evening of Excellence event hosted by Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Presented by the Pinellas Education Foundation and Pinellas County Schools, the event also featured entertainment, the induction of Dwayne Hawkins, CEO of the Crown Automotive Group, into the Hall of Honor and a special dessert reception celebrating the best in education. The winner for the 2015 Outstanding Educator is Kimberly Lopez. A fifth-grade teacher at Melrose Elementary School, Lopez began teaching in Pinellas County 36 years ago. Her teaching experience ranges from exceptional student education and alternative education to general education. In addition, she has provided curriculum training for first-year teachers for the past 10 years. She is a member of the Leading the Learning Cadre and a student mentor. “Teaching is not just a job, it has been my passion for 36 years”, Lopez says. “I enjoy the challenges it brings each day and strive to help all students reach their potential.” The Outstanding Educator Fan Favorite Award, an award category voted on by students, parents and the community on the Foundation’s website, is Kathleen Earle, a sixth-grade teacher from Dunedin Highland Middle School. She’s a native of Pinellas County and has served as a volleyball coach, Battle of the Books sponsor, Writers’ Bloc Sponsor, Reading Club sponsor, Reading Department Chair and Literacy Leadership Team Facilitator, among other roles. In total, more than 10,000 votes for Fan Favorite were cast for the finalists this year. The following Business Partners of the Year were also announced and honored during the evening: Friendly Kia (small business); Dex Imaging (large business); and the City of St. Petersburg (district). Dwayne Hawkins, founder of Crown Automotive Group, was inducted into the Hall of Honor for being a longtime supporter and strong proponent of education in the Pinellas community. For more details about this year’s event, go to www.pinellaseducation. org.
Student Group Focuses volunteer Efforts A group of Saint Paul’s School students recently spent their weekend at Pinellas Hope nailing, painting and building tent shelters for the homeless from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Seventhgrader John Stinnette says he finds the volunteer work deeply gratifying. “It is important to help the homeless because it shows people care for them,” Stinnette says. Since it opened in 2007, Pinellas Hope has grown into the county’s primary way station for the homeless, holding about 300 occupants at capacity and about 800 homeless passing through during the year. Nicknamed “Tent City,” the shelter offers services such as laundry, computers, telephones, GED classes and medical check-ups. No alcohol or drugs are allowed onsite. Pinellas Hope is the only shelter in the county that allows couples to house together. Saint Paul’s School is a co-ed, independent Episcopal school located in Clearwater, Florida, serving 3-year-olds through eighth-graders. For more information, visit the school online at www.clearwatersindependentschool.org.
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dates: March 27-29, various times Disney Peter Pan Jr. Catch a performance of this entertaining production based on the play by J.M. Barrie and the 1953 Disney film presented by the Drama Department at Espiritu Santo Catholic School in Safety Harbor. For tickets and information, call 727-812-4650. www.escschool.org.
March 30 - April 3, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Splash Week Pinellas County Bring the kids to your area Pinellas YMCA location to take part in this free five-day program designed to help children and families learn basic swimming skills and practice safety habits when near the water. Week also includes lessons in character development, swimming stroke instruction and personal rescue skills. For more information, call 727-467-9622. www.ymcasuncoast.org
April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Book Time at Brooker Sign up children ages 3-5 at Brooker Creek Preserve in Tarpon Springs to connect with the wonders of the natural world through a story, game or hands-on activity. This weekly event is free; registration required. www. brookercreekpreserve.org
April 3, 10, 17 and 24, dusk Films in the Park Pack up the family and grab the blanket and picnic basket for a movie under the stars at Pioneer Park in Dunedin. This month’s features include “The Lego Movie” (April 3); “Singing in the Rain” (April 10); “Men in Black” (April 17); and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” (April 24). Free. For information, call 727-812-4530.
April 25, 8-11 a.m. March for Babies Stroll the streets of Safety Harbor near the city’s marina as part of this recreational walk to benefit March of Dimes and its efforts to stomp out birth defects. All ages can take part for free. For more information, call 813-2872600.
April 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Touch-A-Truck Take the kids to Highlander Park in Dunedin for a fun day of sensory experiences. Children can sit in and touch more than 50 full-size vehicles, from cars, fire engines and motorcycles to police cars, bulldozers and tractors. Event features music, inflatables and concessions. Free admission; $5 parking. www.dunedingov.com
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Stroll into a Storybook forest The Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc. hosts its sixth Annual Storybook Forest event Saturday, April 11 at Crews Lake Wilderness Park, 18739 Crews Lake Drive, Spring Hill. This free family event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., is held in support of Children’s Week and Early Childhood Literacy. Last year, more than 3,500 attendees enjoyed stories such as “Cat in the Hat,” “Where the Wild Things Are,” and “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.” The day will begin at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting by Dr. Steven Kanakis, board chair, to announce the opening of Storybook Forest.
dates: April 4 and 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fresh Market at Wiregrass Meet 50-plus vendors at this outdoor market at Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. Shop for local, certified, organic, hydroponic and conventional produce, Florida grown plants, herbs and flowers and homemade foods. www.theshopsatwiregrass.com
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Early childhood educators from Pasco and Hernando counties will present interactive displays based on children’s books. Children can learn about the stories through hands-on activities and create a related make-and-take project at each display. Young guests will get to mingle with their favorite literary characters, including Clifford the Big Red Dog, Emily Elizabeth, Buddy, Curious George, the Man in the Yellow Hat, Madeline, Wild Thing, Corduroy, Maisy Mouse and Lilly the Mouse.
Kids Club Head to center court at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel for fun kids’ activities every Wednesday. April features My Gym (April 8), Mr. Tommy (April 15), Energia Wellness (April 22) and Color Wheelz (April 29). Free. www.theshopsatwiregrass.com
There will be no onsite parking at Crew’s Lake Park, but frequent shuttles will be available from Crews Lake Middle School located at 15144 Shady Hills Road for the duration of the event. For more information, call 727-233-8291 or visit www.phelc.org.
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LEGoLAND Florida resort to Host Girl Scout Day Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors are welcome at LEGOLAND Florida Resort in Winter Haven for the Annual Girl Scouts of West Central Florida (GSWCF) Girl Scout Day event to be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Tickets to the attraction must be pre-purchased from the Resort’s website by May 1. This special yearly event is open to friends and family and offers a variety of STEM workshops and activities for participating Girl Scouts. These are coordinated in conjunction with the park’s existing rides and activities. Attendees can brave the Dragon Coaster, explore MiniLand USA’s detailed cities built out of millions of LEGO bricks and attend the Ford Driving School and drive LEGO-themed cars through city streets to earn a special driver’s license. STEM workshops will be specifically geared to designated age levels grades K-6. Only registered Girl Scouts can attend the workshops. Girl Scouts with annual passes to LEGOLAND Florida Resort may sign up to take part in the STEM workshops as well. Registration closes May 1. For more information about this year’s event, call the GSWCF at 813-281-4475 or go to www.gswcf.org.
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The Music Man Catch a performance of this classic musical performed by the Live Oak Theatre Company at Faith Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Brooksville. Tickets are $18 for adults and $5 for students 13 years old and under with purchase of adult ticket. Admission includes coffee, tea and dessert. www.liveoaktheatre.org
April 16, 6-9 p.m. Annual Pasco Round-Up Enjoy an evening of live entertainment at this yearly fundraiser at Smokehouse Creek Rodeo Arena in Dade City. Event includes live and silent auctions and an assortment of dining stations. Tickets are $100. Proceeds will benefit the Lewis Abraham Lacoochee Boys & Girls Club. www.bgctampa.org
April 18, 9 a.m. Donut Dash Relay Race Take part in this fun morning relay race at the Gulf High School track in New Port Richey. Team members dress alike and eat three doughnuts before racing around the track once. Entry fee is $100 per 4-person team and $25 per student team. Proceeds benefit Investigation Station, the traveling children’s museum. 727-459-7331
April 18, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 11th Annual Lobster Fest Attend this annual fundraiser for the domestic violence and sexual assault center at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge in Land O Lakes. Tickets are $65 each or $100 per couple and include a meal featuring fresh lobster, shrimp cocktail, clam chowder and more. The evening offers two seating times, a chance auction and raffle. www.sunrisepasco.org
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New ATv park offers Family Fun Polk County families have gained a new source for weekend fun with the opening of Bone Valley ATV Park. Located at 10427 County Road 630 W. in Mulberry, the new 200-acre park which opened in February offers a variety of trails for ATV enthusiasts to explore. State law does require all ATVS to be registered prior to riding on public property, and riders under 16 years of age will be required to take a rider’s education class before experiencing the park. Bone Valley will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (winter) and 8 a.m. to 7 p .m. (summer) Thursday through Monday. ATV Park entrance fees for county residents are $15 adults, $5 children ages 7-15 and free for those 6 and younger. Visitors from outside Polk can also enjoy the park for $20 adults and $10 ages 7-15. Bone Valley ATV Park also offers two-day and threeday passes, as well as annual passes for both county and non-county residents. Participants will be required to complete a waiver upon arrival at the park. This form can be accessed from the Polk County website and completed prior to arrival. For more information about the ATV park, Bone Valley rules and the waiver form, go to www.polk-county.net, click on Our Community tab and select Parks and Recreation.
Bartow Third-Grader Scores Top prize Alexis Martin, a third grade student at Spessard L. Holland Elementary in Bartow, recently garnered the $1,000 grand prize at the University of South Florida’s Young Innovator Competition. Martin competed as one of the top 10 finalists during an event February 11 at USF’s Tampa campus. More than 500 students submitted inventions from Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Manatee, Sarasota and Polk counties. Martin’s invention was an Anti-Bully Band that she proposes students could wear on their wrists and press a button to alert a teacher if they are being bullied.
Get ready to Dash, polk County! Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this year’s Brick Dash 5K Run and Fun Walk hosted by LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven. The event takes place 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, with proceeds to benefit the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation’s Fund for Women and Children. Participants will receive exclusive discounts for post-event park admission. Entry fee is $35 adults and $25 kids (ages 12 and younger). Winners will receive a specially designed LEGO® trophy. The event’s beneficiary, Winter Haven Hospital Foundation’s Fund for Women and Children, focuses on expanding access to medical care for both women and children residing in Polk County.
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For more information about this year’s Brick Dash or to register, call the Winter Haven Hospital Foundation at 863-292-4138 or email whhfoundation@baycare.org. You can also read more about this and other upcoming Foundation events at www.baycare.org/whhfoundation-events.
dates: April 9, 23-26, various times Polk State Theatre Presents “Footloose” Catch a performance of this energetic musical adaptation of the 1984 Kevin Bacon classic when it takes the stage at Polk State College in Winter Haven. Tickets are $8. www.polk.edu/theatre
April 11, 9 a.m. - noon Dirt Day Sign up the kids in grades K-5 for a fun, activity-filled workshop that will get their hands dirty hosted by Polk’s Nature Discovery Center at Lakeland’s Circle B Bar Reserve. Polk County Master Gardeners will present a variety of activities to introduce the joys of gardening. Free. For more information, call 863-6684673, ext. 204.
April 17, 6-9 p.m. Main Street Bartow Friday Fest Come out for this downtown Bartow block party. Event features a live band, vendor booths, food and beverages, an open car cruise-in and children’s activities. Free admission. www.mainstreetbartowfl. com
April 18, noon to 2 p.m. Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kid’s Sake Make a difference in a child’s life by hitting the lanes at Orange Bowl Lanes in Lakeland for this signature Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser. Recruit 3-5 teammates and encourage each bowler to collect donations from family and friends ($100 goal with $50 minimum per bowler). Sign up at www.bbbstampabay.org.
April 21-26, various times SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In and Expo Bring the whole family for week-long aviation fun at SUN ‘n FUN at Lakeland Airport. Event will feature more than 500 exhibitors, youth activities, workshops, forums, international food and entertainment, aircraft displays and daily airshows with formation flying and aerobatics. Visitors can also enjoy Aerespace Discovery at the Florida Air Museum. www.sun-n-fun.org
April 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Central Park Stroll Celebrate this year’s winners selected for the Florida Outdoor Sculpture Competition in conjunction with the Polk Museum of Art and on display in Central Park in downtown Winter Haven. Event includes free children’s art activities and live music. Free admission. www.polkmuseumofart.org
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Elizabeth Nowlin on left with baby Nate in stroller. Laura Hawkins on right with Sarah Kate in stroller at the Shop My World consignment event to benefit The Children’s Home, Inc. Florida Hospital and Tampa Bay Lightning partnered together at the ice breaking for the new Olympic and NHL-sized ice rink in Wesley Chapel.
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Founder and editorial director Angela Ardolino with Elizabeth Frazier, Executive Director, Lightning Foundation & Vice President, Philanthropy & Community Initiatives, Tampa Bay Lighting; Dr. Catherine Lynch, Associate Vice President, USF College of Medicine; Karyn Talarico, Senior Vice President, Private Advisors, BB&T Wealth; and Kim Welch, Vice President, Communications, Valspar and Donna Fiedorowicz, Senior Vice President of the PGA Tour.
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Lili Block and Lily Scoby enjoying the Learn More with Winter and Hope event at Shorecrest Preparatory School with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
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Alex Temko, a Saint Paul’s School 7th-grader will be sailing for Team USA in Holland this Easter.
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april Events in Tampa. Follow the yellow brick road through Munchkinland, get a glimpse of the ruby red slippers, and discover your courage, heart and smarts on an interactive adventure through the Land of Oz. www. glazermuseum.org Everyone
Sesame Street Safari of Fun 5th Birthday Celebration March 27-29, various times Join Elmo, Big Bird and other Sesame Street characters for a fun party to celebrate the Busch Gardens Tampa attraction’s fifth year. Dance along to a sidewalk parade, enjoy a slice of birthday cake and listen to music from a kid-friendly DJ. www. buschgardens.com/tampa Everyone
Family Fun Day at the Gasparilla International Film Festival
e v e n t s & f e s t i va l s Make It 2.0
Through April 3, various times Kids can experience the joy of taking a project from start to finish, with themed activities daily at the Glazer Children’s Museum. www.glazermuseum.org
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Food and Wine Festival — Busch Gardens Tampa Through April 26, various times Enjoy fine wines and tasty fare while hearing this month’s musical guests at Busch Gardens Tampa. April offers such artists as Collective Soul, KC and the Sunshine Band, Josh Turner, Daughtry and Aloe Blacc. Included with park admission (food and beverages purchased separately). www.buschgardens.com/tampa Everyone
The Art of piracy: pirates in Modern Culture
Through April 26, various times Hang on to that Gasparilla spirit at this special exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center. Learn about the role of art in shaping the popular and iconic images associated with 17th and 18th century pirates and check out mementos from past Gasparilla celebrations. www.tampabayhistorycenter.org
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Tampa's Lowry park Zoo Zoominations
Through May 31 Experience the wonder of a dazzling array of custom-made Chinese lantern structures on display throughout Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa for this nightly illuminating event. Watch performances by Chinese acrobats and shop an artisan market with unique handmade crafts. For ticket information, go to www.lowryparkzoo.com. Everyone
The Wizard of oz at Glazer Children's Museum
Through September, various times See this new traveling exhibit that celebrates the film and literary classic at Glazer Children’s Museum
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March 29, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bring the whole family to experience the wonder of cinema as part of the festival at Channelside Plaza in Tampa. Day includes free family film screenings, kids activities, games, prizes, casting calls, acting exercises and more. www.gasparillafilmfestival.com
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Easter Egg Hunt in the park
March 29, 12:30-3 p.m. Kids can experience an old-fashioned outdoor Easter egg hunt at the Tampa Bay History Center in downtown Tampa. Afternoon includes Victorian games and crafts and a special scavenger hunt through the museum’s hands-on galleries. Cost: $13 adults and $10 children. (Free for adult members.) www.tampabayhistorycenter.org 2-10
orangutan Egg Hunt
April 3, 11 a.m. Visit Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo and catch an orangutan family enjoying special Easter fun, including an egg hunt. Included with zoo admission. www.lowryparkzoo.com Everyone
Egg Hunt
April 4, 8:30-10 a.m. Take along a bag or basket for an egg-citing morning of prizes and fun at Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa. Special egg hunt area for children 3 and younger. Admission includes all-day play at museum. www.glazermuseum.org Everyone
Summer Splash
April 4, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Head over to the Tampa Bay History Center for this annual event introducing families to area summer camp programs, health and wellness information, college preparatory and after school programs, tutoring resources and more. Enjoy live entertainment, kids’ activities and giveaways every half hour. Cost is $5 and includes admission to the History Center. www. summersplashtampabay.com Everyone
National robotics Week at MoSI
April 4-10, various times Celebrate National Robotics Week with Tampa’s MOSI by exploring the museum’s Idea Zone. Learn how to make your own robot with the help of experienced instructors. Compete in fun robo-engineering games
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and races. Event is included with museum admission. www.mosi.org Everyone
2015 NCAA Women's Final Four
April 5 and 7, various times Cheer for your favorite women’s college basketball stars as the best teams descend upon Tampa in this championship event at Amalie Arena. All-session tickets are $125. Individual session tickets can be purchased at www.ncaa.com/womensfinalfour.
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Children's Board Free Tuesday
April 7, 2-7 p.m. Pack up the kids to enjoy a free admission promotion offered during designated hours at Glazer Children’s Museum. See the museum’s current exhibits and interact with featured guest characters. Adults must be accompanied by a child and vice versa. www. glazermuseum.org Everyone
playing unplugged
April 8, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Check out this family fun event at Largo Central Park. The event features places to explore and play, including an archery area, active play zone and a toddler and infant zone. This free event will teach your family how to stay active and healthy all year long in a fun and exciting way—no plugs or batteries required. Largo.com Everyone
sibling class
April 9, 6:30 - 8 p.m. This class addresses the joys and challenges of becoming a big brother or sister at St. Joseph’s Hospital. We offer age-appropriate information and activities to help your child prepare for this important new role. www.baycareevents.org 3-7
ymca family movie night
April 10, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Join the South Tampa Family YMCA for Family Movie Night featuring Lilo and Stitch. The cost is free for Y members. www.tampaymca.org Everyone
start your engines car show
April 11, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Join the Medical Center of Trinity for this exciting event. From classic cars and model airplanes to one of the most powerful engines of all, our bodies, learn how they work and what makes us go, from community experts and our own Medical Center of Trinity physicians. www.MedicalCenterTrinity.com
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Karamu XXvII
April 11, 6:30 p.m. Show your support for Lowry Park Zoo’s various programs at this signature annual black tie gala at the Tampa attraction. Guests will enjoy cocktails, upclose animal encounters, a seated dinner, auctions, live entertainment and dancing in the zoo’s elegant Safari Lodge facility and adjoining outdoor plaza. www.lowryparkzoo.com Moms, Dads
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April 11, 7 p.m. Head out to the Straz Center for this event filled with food and entertainment from local restaurants. This event will raise money for the Straz Center’s many programs, that benefit kids and adults of all ages. www.strazcenter.org DateNight
Build-A-Model Camp
April 12, 12:30-2 p.m. Bring the kids for an opportunity to receive their own take-home models to build alongside professionals at the Armed Forces History Museum in Largo. Participants also receive a set of customized dog tags, a ride on the museum’s Virtual Voyager Simulator, full access to the museum and discount admission for parents. Camp is just $18 per child; parents $9.95. www.armedforcesmuseum.com 6-12
National Week of the Young Child at Great Explorations
April 12-18, various times Celebrate this important week honoring young children and all of those who make a difference in their lives with a full week of activities at Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Petersburg. Kids can take part in fun activities including music, crafts, health and wellness, reading, creativity and more. www.greatex.org 3-6
rock school blowout
April 12, 1 p.m. Come out to Skipper’s Smokehouse for this entertaining event. Multiple bands from the Patel Conservatory’s Rock School courses will perform both classic and new rock ‘n’ roll tunes. The concert will be followed by a performance by Patel Conservatory jazz students. www.patelconservatory.org Everyone
Annual Fiesta by the Bay for Autism
April 17, 6 p.m. Support the Tampa Bay autism community through this annual event in the Ybor City Museum Garden. Event includes dancing, food and an auction. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door and $10 for students. Proceeds benefit the autism programs at Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF. http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/ Everyone
Annual pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival
April 17-26, various times Check out sand-sculpted art along Clearwater’s famous sugar sand beaches. Visitors will get to see artists at work as well as attend sand sculpting clinics, watch speed sand demonstrations and explore the children’s play area with the kids. Admission to the sculpture exhibit is $10 for adults and $5 for students ages 6-17. Kids five and younger are free with adult purchase. www.sugarsandfestival. com Everyone
party for the planet
April 18, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Families can learn new ways to connect to the environment and make a difference in conservation by spending the day with the animals who share our
planet. Enjoy a wide variety of animal enrichment activities, educational displays and exhibits. www.lowryparkzoo. Everyone
eco fest
April 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Celebrate Earth Day at the sixth annual EcoFest at the Lowry Park bandshell. This free event offers live music, workshops, demonstrations and information about green living products and services. This event is organized by Learning Gate Community School, the City of Tampa and the USF Patel College of Global Sustainability to celebrate ecology, equity and economy. LearningGate.org/ecofest Everyone
Free Admission for National park Week
April 18-19 Take advantage of a special no-admission promotion in recognition of National Park Week’s opening weekend at participating U.S. parks, including Florida’s own. Enjoy free admission this weekend at Canaveral National Seashore, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Everglades National Park and Gulf Islands National Seashore. www.nps. gov Everyone
Wild Days with Jack Hanna
April 18-19, various times Join internationally known animal expert “Jungle Jack” Hanna for a weekend of scheduled animal shows, autograph signings and meet-and-greet opportunities during his visit to Busch Gardens Tampa. Shows are included with annual pass, fun card or daily admission. Other events, a Family Fun Sleepover and Serengeti Safari led by Hanna, are separate. www.buschgardens.com/tampa Everyone
Festival of Chocolate
April 18-20, various times Indulge in all things chocolate at this ultimate, interactive and educational chocolate-filled event at MOSI at Tampa. Festival is a special admission event with proceeds to help fund MOSI’s educational programs. For tickets and information, go to www. mosi.org. Everyone
Mythbusters - Jamie & Adam uNLEASHED!
April 23, 7:30 p.m. See the all-new, live stage show featuring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmynominated Discovery series, when they arrive at Straz Center. Watch on-stage experiments and hear behind-the-scenes stories. Jamie and Adam will also bring audience members onstage to assist them with their science fun. www.strazcenter.org 10 & Older
ducky event
April 25, 6 - 9:30 p.m. Come join the All Children’s Hospital Guild Beach Branch for their 10th Annual Ducky Event. This year Ducky “Goes to the Ken”ducky” Derby, at The Club of Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway, Treasure Island. Event features a dinner with open bar, entertainment, live and silent auction, “Run for the Roses” races, and a Best Hat Contest. All proceeds to benefit All Children’s Hospital Guild. www.allkids.org Moms & Dads
Healthy Kids Day 2015
April 25, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Visit your nearest YMCA to check out an array of Healthy Kids Day activities as a way to promote kids keeping physically fit and intellectually active throughout summer break. Contact your area location to inquire about this year’s event. www.ymcasuncoast.org Everyone
SeaGrapes Fine Wine and Food Festival April 25, 8-11 p.m. Immerse yourself in wine and food at this special annual event hosted by Florida Aquarium in Tampa. Enjoy sampling 150 types of wine and dishes from over 25 local restaurants while strolling among amazing sea creatures from around the world. www.flaquarium.org Moms, Dads
Dia Del Nino
April 26, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Attend this annual cultural festival at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo known as the “Day of the Child” and observed in many Latin American countries as a day to celebrate childhood. Guests can enjoy live music and entertainment, bilingual interpreters and a variety of vendors. www.lowryparkzoo.com Everyone
take back the night
April 26, 4 p.m. Come out to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park downtown for this event. Survivors of sexual assault along with community supporters, friends and family members will gather for an evening of empowerment and healing at Take Back the Night. This event is free and open to the public. www.crisiscenter.com Everyone
grandparent class
April 28, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This class includes a discussion of the changes in hospital care over the past few decades, the latest recommendations in newborn and infant care. This is intended for new grandparents and will be at Winter Haven Hospital. Registration required. Cost: $10. www.baycareevents.org Grandparents
MoSI Junior Science Adventure Days: reuse It April 30, 2-4 p.m. Families can complement homeschool curriculum through hands-on exploration of the world at MOSI in Tampa. Learn how recycling helps the planet and create items from recyclable materials. Parents without younger siblings in attendance can accompany child or enjoy museum. Fee is $15 per program for members and $20 per program for nonmembers. Pre-registration and payment required. www.mosi.org 6 & Older
14th Annual Always Caring Charity Classic
April 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. VF/Majestic and its partners will “tee it up” for All Children’s Hospital/Johns Hopkins Medicine at Innisbrook Golf Resort in Tampa, Florida. The cost to participate varies. This event is open to the public. www.allkids.org Moms & Dads
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Family Support Group
April 7, 6:30-7:30 a.m. Meet with other parents of special needs children to discuss challenges and offer each other advice at this monthly parent-to-parent support event at the All Children’s Hospital Child Development and Rehabilitation Center in St. Petersburg. RSVP at 727-767-2885. Moms, Dads
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April 12, 10 a.m. - noon Families can visit Great Explorations Children’s Museum when it is closed to the general public and features modified lights and sound, as well as a cool down room. Cost is $5 per person. www.greatex.org 6 & Older
Art and Sign Language Make a Difference Largo Fishing Tournament
April 4, 8 a.m. Sign up young anglers for a unique fishing event designed for children with special needs at Largo Central Park Nature Preserve. Participants must be accompanied by a chaperone and can invite one other guest. www.makeadifferencefishing.org
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Special Needs Movie Screening: Home April 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Experience this new animated film featuring the voices of Jim Parsons and Rihanna in a sensoryfriendly environment at Studio Movie Grill in Tampa. Films feature low sound and lighting during the screening. Adults are $6; kids and siblings, free.
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Easter Egg Hunt for Children with Special Needs
April 17, 10-11 a.m. Become introduced to American Sign Language by a certified ASL instructor and interpreter and tour the galleries of the Museum of Fine Art in St. Pete. Cost: $5 per family. www.fine-arts.org Everyone
toddlers early steps playtime
April 24, 11 a.m. -Noon This is an inclusive playtime for Infants and Toddlers with special needs in the Early Steps program with All Children’s Hospital. Everyone is welcome as we join in with a toddler open gym playtime. The event will take place at FutureFlipz in Clearwater. Find out more about the Early Steps Program at www.allkids.org Cost: $5 Toddlers
Sensory Storytime at Main
April 26, 2-3 p.m. Stop by the Main Library in Clearwater for a story designed for children and teens on the autism spectrum or those sensitive to sensory overload. Parental or caregiver attendance is required. Call 727-562-4970. 4 & Older
part of this exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg. www.fine-arts.org Everyone
American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell
Through May 31 See work by one of the most popular American artists of the past century in this celebration of Rockwell’s visual legacy at Tampa Museum of Art. www.tampamuseum.org Everyone
Art Spot for Children
April 4, 11, 18, 25, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Visit the Tampa Museum of Art and let your children explore their creativity. No registration is required; projects vary, often tying into the current exhibition. www.tampamuseum.org 5-10
Night Blow!
April 17, 7-10 p.m. Gather friends for a fun-filled night of glow-in-thedark fun at Morean Glass Studio and Hot Shop in St. Petersburg. Evening includes live glass blowing demonstrations, DJ, food, beverages and glow in the dark accessories for attendees. Cost is $20 members and $25 non-members. www.moreanartscenter.org
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St. pete Beach Corey Area Craft Festival
April 18-19, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Browse a variety of original handmade crafts, functional art and unique gift items along Corey Av. and Gulf Blvd. in downtown St. Pete Beach. Event offers a vast array of artistic media including pottery, folk art, handmade clothing, quilts, handbags, stained glass and more. Free and open to the public. www.artfestival.com Everyone
April 4, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Children can take part in egg hunts held hourly at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m. at Victorious Life Church in Wesley Chapel, including egg hunts for children with special needs in a designated location. Activities at this year’s event include bounce houses, food trucks, free photos with the Easter Bunny and more. For more information, call 813-973-2330. 4 & Older
Free Homeschool Social Skills Group
April 6, 13, 20 and 27, 11 a.m. - noon Bring students in grades 2-5 to Hammond Psychology for a free, interactive weekly social skills group. Sign up online or call 813-567-3253. www. hammondpsychology.com 7-10
CArD Early Childhood Training Webinar Series: Sleeping Issues
April 7, 6-7:30 p.m. Get valuable insight about how sleep patterns can affect children with autism. Learn different techniques to reset children’s sleep cycles. To participate online, go to http://usf.adobeconnect.com/ card_ect/ at 5:45 p.m. April 7. To attend in person, RSVP to adohme@usf.edu one week before event.
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Through May 3, various times View a special collection of photographs depicting black Americans during the late 1880s on display as
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film Family Favorites Classic Movie Series March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26 and May 2-3, 3 p.m. Bring the family for an entertaining yet affordable Sunday afternoon at historic Tampa Theatre. See Big (March 29), Shrek (April 5), The Goonies (April
april Events 12), Hook (April 19), E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (April 26), and Sing-Along Frozen (May 2-3). Tickets are $10 adults and $8 for kids 12 and younger, except for Frozen ($12 adults and $10 kids 12 and younger), and includes bag of interactive props. www. tampatheatre.org 4 & Older
Sunset Cinema at pier 60
April 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 Bring your blankets and low lawn chairs for a film at Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach every weekend this month. Catch Alexander the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (April 3), The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (April 4), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (April 10), Maleficent (April 11), Paddington (April 17), Into the Woods (April 18), Dolphin Tale 2 (April 24) and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part I (April 25). Popcorn and drink specials available for $5. 727-449-1036 8 & Older
Screen on the Green
April 11, 18 and 25, 8-10 p.m. Head over to Water Works Park in downtown Tampa with the family for a film under the stars. In April, see Maleficent (April 11), Amazing Spider Man (April 18), and Monster University (April 25). Food trucks and concessions will be available. www.tampagov.net 8
& Older
Bark ranger
Available April 14 Be charmed by man’s best friend is this adorable doggy tale arriving on DVD from Lionsgate as two kids and their trusted dog stumble across a treasure map and set out on an adventure. Film features the voice of comedian Jon Lovitz. Rated PG. Running time, 82 minutes. Suggested retail price, $19.98. 8 & Older
paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
Opens April 17 Catch up with hard working mall cop Paul Blart as he returns to the big screen in this comedy sequel starring Kevin James. Rated PG. Check local movie listings for showtimes. 8 & Older
Monkey Kingdom
Opens April 17 Explore the world of a newborn monkey and its mom in this new documentary from Disney Nature. Witness the fascinating competitiveness and dynamics within a group of monkeys nestled deep in the jungles of South Asia. 7 & Older
Gutenberg! The Musical!
Through April 5, various times Watch a musical comedy about a pair of playwrights, the printing press inventor and the prospect of landing a Broadway contract when this two-man musical spoof comes to American Stage in St. Petersburg. Tickets: $29-$59. www.americanstage.org Teens & Older
First Date — Broadway's Musical Comedy Through April 19, various times Find out what happens when a couple tries to turn a dating disaster into something special in this latest musical comedy production at the Straz’s Jaeb Theater in Tampa. Mature audiences only! www. strazcenter.org Girls Night Out, Date Night
Cinderella
April 11, 11 a.m. - noon Enjoy humor, action and romance in this latest musical adaptation of the fairytale at Largo Cultural Center. Tickets are $7.50 adults and $6.50 children, with family 4-packs available for $22. www.largoarts.com 8 & Older
pippin
April 14-19, various times Get mesmerized by this high-flying, death-defying hit Broadway musical as it brings extraordinary acrobatics, magical feats and soaring songs to Straz Center in downtown Tampa. For tickets and showtimes, go to www.strazcenter.org. 8 & Older
fiddler on the roof
April 16-18, 23-25, various times Come out to the Straz Center for this performance of Fiddler on the Roof presented by the students of the Patel Conservatory. Cost: $14-$16 Everyone
patel Conservatory presents on the Edge
April 18, 7 p.m. Experience a variety of genres as members of the Patel Conservatory Popular Dance program, Next Generation Ballet and Patel Conservatory Youth Ballet perform in Ferguson Hall at Tampa’s Straz Center. Tickets are $15-$23. 813-229-7827 Everyone
American Stage in the park: In the Heights
April 22 - May 17 See the groundbreaking 21st century musical about chasing dreams and finding our true home when it is performed as this year’s American Stage in the Park production in downtown St. Pete. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.americanstage.org.
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April 24-26, various times Take the Star Wars fan in your household to this highenergy one-man show from writer/performer Charles Ross in Jaeb Theater at Straz Center in downtown Tampa. Show celebrates the characters, music, sights and sounds of the classic George Lucas film series. Tickets are $35. www.strazcenter.org
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music & comedy Diana Krall
April 9-10, 7:30 p.m. Experience the Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist and vocalist when she brings her Wallflower World Tour to Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater. Tickets are $128.75. Buy tickets online at www. rutheckerhall.com. Everyone
Jimmy Buffett
April 18, 8 p.m. Sing along with fellow ParrotHeads as this popular singer brings his fun, breezy style to MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Tickets are $29-$129. www. livenation.com Moms, Dads
viva La Musica!
Starts April 25 Celebrate the food, fun, sights and sounds of Latin culture at this annual Hispanic festival for the whole family at Sea World Orlando. Event is free with park admission. www.seaworld.com/orlando Everyone
Alanis Morissette
April 28, 7:30 p.m. Catch a performance from the award-winning singer/songwriter when she comes to The Mahaffey Theatre in St. Petersburg, as part of the theater’s 50th Anniversary Week celebration. Tickets are $49.50$99.50. www.themahaffey.com 12 & Older
paramore: Writing the Future
April 28, 8 p.m. Rock in your seats to the multi-platinum selling group when they hit the road with their friends Copeland for a special intimate performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Tickets start at $43.25. www. rutheckerdhall.com 10 & Older
Jerry Seinfeld
April 30 & May 1, various times See a legend in action as the stand-up brings his signature brand of comedy to St. Pete’s Mahaffey Theater. For tickets, go to www.themahaffey.com
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