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contents

.......................................................... august 2010 • 4tH year • 4tH Issue

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8 From Trash To Fab Terracyle gives packaging new life as school tools

14 recipe For success A pinch of this, sprinkle of that equal a great school year 26 moving on up Excitement, anxiety normal when starting new grade 34 rock The hallway Back-to-school fashion for all ages 46 DeaDly heaT Never leave children, pets in parked cars

every month 6 letter From The eDiTor 20 whaT’s happening 18 eDucaTion 42 healTh anD wellness 52 norTh hillsborough news 54 souTh hillsborough news 56 norTh pinellas news

58 souTh pinellas news 60 pasco news 62 arounD Town 64 Calendar of evenTs

On the cover: Cover Kid Winners Rohan and Kyra Patel wearing Ralph Lauren from Saks Fifth Avenue. Photograph by: Jeanine McLeod, www.PhotosonCloud9.com

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letter

Angela L. Ardolino Editor-In-Chief

it’s the most wonderful time of the year. The children are going back to school!

David E. Estevez Executive Assistant

All kidding aside, preparing for and starting the new school year can be a hectic time for the entire family. Worrying about transportation to and from various camp programs or how to keep your kids busy all summer will now be replaced with homework, science projects, sporting events and after-school activities. Plus, there will be bedtimes to enforce and curfews to put in place (with some whining, negotiating and nagging to boot).

Kimberley Brown Smith Associate Editor

Contributing Writers Amy Gall Lindsay Perez Mark Heller Lauren Hoyt-Williams Peter Gorski, MD, MPA

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That being said, it’s important for your child to start well so that school ends well and in this issue, we’ve got lots of information to help you make this a successful academic year.

Chris Kuhn Calendar and Neighborhood Stories

Me with the su per kids from ou r back-to-schoo shoot at Indep l photo and vid endent Day Sc eo hool-Corbett Ca Alex, Molly, Ter mpus. Top: Ma rion and Peyto rina, n. Bottom: Lily, Maya, Mia and Shawn.

This month, i’ll be launching Parenting With Angela and a special news segment to be aired on ABC Action News weekdays at noon and Saturday mornings. We’ll be providing magazine highlights, introducing new resources and additional tips and helpful hints to assist you and your child through another school year.

Luke Beck Graphic Artist

The frequently used “it takes a village” sentiment often elicits groans but in the case of education, it really does take a village. Students, parents, teachers and administrators are all vital parts of the recipe for success. if everyone involved is not working toward the common goal of instilling children with the knowledge and social skills to thrive in society, the goal won’t be met.

Susan Margolis Marketing Director Todd A. Varde Sales Director

As parents, now is not the time to sit back. Show your child that education is important by getting involved at your child’s school and at home. Donate your time or needed supplies. Attend the open house and other programs. review lessons with your child and check homework for accuracy.

Cathy Munch Account Executive

The start of school can be a nostalgic time, too. Seeing your kindergartener off for the first day of school can be more emotional for you than him. For that matter, the start of your daughter’s senior year can be just as heart-wrenching. They really do grow up too fast.

Nicole Puglisi Sales & Special Events Krayl Funch Sales & Marketing Assistant

Now, it’s time to let go of your child’s hand and let the teacher take it from here. And wipe away those tears. He’ll be home before you know it.

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Your little one oughta be in pictures and there’s still time to enter the 2011 Cover Kid Search. Upload a photo of your handsome guy or beautiful girl to www.tbparenting.com today. Good luck. And be sure to visit ParentingWithAngela.com later this month and tune in to ABC Action News on weekdays at noon and Saturday mornings for the Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine segment.

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t’s back-to-school time and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the shopping you have to do, especially if you want to be ecofriendly.

you needn’t worry. Companies like TerraCycle are making back-to-school shopping and green living compatible and easy. Founded in 2001 by Tom Szaky, then a freshman at Princeton University, TerraCycle helps keep the planet clean by making products from what most people think of as trash. The materials that TerraCycle uses are nonrecyclable, which means they would sit in a landfill forever. in 2007, TerraCycle began fundraising brigades. The free program for companies that want to be green boasts more than 60,000 locations and 7 million people who participate. The idea is to mail in items that cannot be recycled, such as Capri Sun pouches, and make them into useful tools.

Send the kids off to school with a lunch box made from recycled Capri Sun packages, a BPA-free Contigo travel bottle and a Born Free BPA-free food container. Make sure to give them healthy snacks like these glutenfree ones from Kinnick Kinnick .

TerraCycle pays for the postage and pays 2 cents to a charity of the participants’ choosing for returning these items. TerraCycle has collected 1.75 billion units of nonrecyclable material from participating companies such as Colgate, ziploc, Neosporin, Aveeno, Oscar Mayer Lunchables and Promise, among others. From the materials, TerraCycle makes backpacks, lunch boxes, pencil/pen bags and other supplies that children can use in school. But keeping the planet clean isn’t just about companies. Families and individuals can participate in brigades as well. you can even choose a school to receive the donations from TerraCycle. if you’re not interested in joining a brigade, the cool school supplies are a wonderful way to help the environment. Visit www.terracycle.net to learn more.

Shopping Green Going green is hip and stylish but it’s not a fad we should let fade away. Be proud of working to make the world a better place to live and your kids will be, too. There are several ways to keep green as you get your child ready for school. reuse materials from the previous school year that are still in good condition. Buy eco-friendly backpacks that are PVC-free and made from recycled materials. Look for soybean crayons, recycled pencils and tree-free notebooks. Visit thrift and consignment shops to look for gently-used clothing. you also can trade clothes at stores such as Plato’s Closet. Look for stainless steel lunch boxes or ones made from recycled materials.

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recipe for success

a pInCH OF tHIs, sprInkle OF tHat equal a great sCHOOl year

....................... Mark Heller

Ingredients 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Student, any age Parents, two or more Talented teachers, Administrators/School Leadership Curriculum School

Combine the student and the school. Blend in healthy doses of curriculum, teachers and administrators. Be sure to sift in frequent and honest communication between parents, teachers and administrators. Knead in good and bad information. Do not simmer. Remain open and flexible. Keep the temperature from getting too hot or too cold for about 10 months and voila−a great school year.

Parents All schools encounter and serve a broad range of parents absent, involved and over-involved. if you are reading this article, it’s not very likely that you will fall into the first category. Most likely, you fall into the middle category, which does a fine job of being involved and aware, questioning when necessary, remaining polite and praising great teaching, guidance and problem-solving when appropriate. if, however, you fall into the third category, please consider that parental over-involvement can have a negative impact on your child’s ability to cope with the challenges that will arise later in life. Allowing children to fail, whether it is something minor such as a poor grade or something potentially more significant such as a bad choice, results in a valuable learning opportunity that all children must experience.

Teachers The teachers who are most successful are those who teach students, not merely subjects. To be highly effective, teachers must build relationships with their students. This requires an investment of time. Great teachers always have time for students. They understand that they must strive to reach the individuals in front of them. Those who teach to where the class should be often miss the mark by failing to connect to the class where it is. Teaching every individual is extremely hard but very necessary. The best teachers have a passion for what they teach and whom they teach.

Curriculum This is the ingredient that has probably the least variability upon first glance. What students learn in English, mathematics, science, etc. is not widely different between schools. Where differences exist is the ways content is presented and, most importantly, how children learn to deal with each other, the adults in their community and the world. This often is often called the hidden curriculum and it varies tremendously from school to school. A school’s choices in its hidden curriculum can become deeply imbedded in the school’s culture and that culture is crucial in shaping your child. Do the children in your child’s school, particularly middle and high school, regard adults as the enemy or as sources of guidance and assistance on the path to adulthood? Does your school provide meaningful opportunities for children to grow in important ways through experiences in athletics and the arts as well as leadership opportunities? How does the school community deal with both success and adversity?

Administrators/School Leaders Administrators need great ears and eyes to cultivate a genuine openness with parents. Sometimes that’s difficult because of the heat of the moment, but i have always been influenced by a wise colleague who taught me that “Every parent is only as happy as their least happy child.” This adage reminds me of the place parents typically are coming from when they lodge a complaint or question an action. it helps me to help everyone in the situation move forward when i can validate the feelings that have risen to the surface. Great administrator eyes are for developing and communicating a vision of what school can and should be. The leaders who have vision and who effectively articulate that vision create a positive culture and community.

School The abiding culture of every school is crucial to every student’s and every family’s experience. Students and their families thrive when school is a place:

• Where you are known and valued • Where adults have time for you • Where trust is built and evidenced in countless daily interactions • Where adults model the virtues we hope to instill in our students

As parents, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to both seek and shape the best possible environments for our children. i hope this exploration of the ingredients necessary for a positive educational experience helps you provide the very best for your children. Have a great school year. Mark Heller is head of school at Academy at the Lakes, a Pre-K3 - 12th grade independent school in Land O’Lakes that serves families from Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Hernando counties. Visit www.academyatthelakes.org for more information.

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Check out this annual Back-To-School Health & Safety Expo presented by Tampa Bay Parenting magazine at MOSI from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14. Get your family prepared, protected, and inspired for the coming school year. Visitors will enjoy MOSI exhibits and the Kids in Charge children’s area, all for $10 per person. MOSI members get in for free. There will be live entertainment, speakers, games, arts and crafts, face painting and more. The first 100 children will receive a back-to-school goodie bag. Call 813-949-4400 or www.backtoschoolfair.com to learn more.

It’s Officially the Y The nonprofit YMCA will now be called “the Y” as part of the organization’s revamp. The change to the Y aligns with how people most commonly refer to the organization, its leaders say. The Y also has a new brand strategy and an updated logo. As part of its new brand strategy, the nonprofit will extend its reach into communities to nurture the potential of youth and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to support neighbors. To learn more, visit www.ymca.net.

Backpack Adventure

The Tampa Bay History Center recently launched a new education program, Family Backpack Adventures. Designed to encourage parent/child interaction and promote learning in a fun way, each backpack contains five bags filled with games and activities. Backpacks are available to visitors for $5. Appropriate for children ages 6 to 12, each backpack adventure takes about one hour to complete. For information., visit www.tampabayhistorycenter.org or call 813-228-0097.

Set Your Alarms

Students in public schools in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties return this month. School begins Aug. 24 in Hillsborough County. Open houses are Sept. 23 for elementary schools; Sept. 15 for middle schools; and Sept. 13 for high schools. Pasco schools start on Aug. 16., with orientations for secondary schools on Aug. 10 and elementaries on Aug. 11. Pinellas opens its school doors on Aug. 24, with back-to-school nights for elementaries on Aug. 23, 25 and 31 and Sept. 1; middle schools on Sept. 7 and 21; and high schools on Aug. 30. Dates may vary for partnership schools and non-traditional centers. The first day of school is Aug. 23 in Hernando, Polk and Sarasota counties.

Restaurant Guide Preview

Kids should enjoy food just as much as adults, so skip the kid’s menu and treat your children to great food. In September, Tampa Bay Parenting magazine will present its annual Restaurant Guide. We’ll be including establishments that will expose your kids to new tastes and smells as well as new cultures. Here’s a sneak peak at some great restaurants to try as you enjoy the waning days of summer. Seasons 52: This fresh grill and wine bar invites guests to discover its seasonally-inspired menu and award-winning international wine list in a casually-sophisticated atmosphere. Visit www.seasons52.com or call 813-286-1152. Restaurant BT: The restaurant’s French-Vietnamese menu is a gastronomic surprise right in Old Hyde Park Village. Visit www.restaurantbt.com or call 813-258-1916. Datz Delicatessen & Foodie’s Market: A deli, bakery, wine bar and specialty food market rolled into one, Datz is a culinary and sensory world unto itself. Visit www.datzdeli.com or call 813-831-7000. Does your family have a favorite restaurant that you would like to share with TBPM’s readers? Visit our Facebook Fan Page, www.facebook.com/TampaBayParentingMagazine, and post your favorite restaurants and be entered to win gift cards to local restaurants.

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ack to school means more than back to the books. it also means lifestyle changes as kids get back to fixed schedules and, for some, this year’s transition will include a move not only to a new grade but also to a new school environment.

Good Start

For the little ones heading from day care to prekindergarten or kindergarten, parents should be prepared for excitement, anticipation, anxiety and apprehension. One of the best ways to help your 4-, 5- or 6-yearold adjust is to let him know what to expect. Visiting the school to tour the grounds, meet the teacher and even try out the playground can ease the fear and anxiety of the unknown. Going shopping for school supplies together and allowing the child to be involved is another great way to lower anxiety and build excitement.

The Middle

The transition from elementary to middle school can be daunting. Middle schoolers typically face a larger campus with more students and different teachers for each subject. For many tweens, classes are more challenging and homework demands significantly increase with more projects and formal research. All of these academic changes can be tough enough. Add the social changes, as students try to figure out where they fit in and whether they will be accepted, and you have a recipe for mayhem. There are proven strategies you can use to help your tweens successfully make this transition. Children who engage in sports or other structured group activities such as religious youth groups or scouts struggle less with fitting in and have a greater sense of belonging, according to a wealth of research. Just being there for your child also is important. Successful teens are often those who have at least one adult in their lives whom they consider to be a confidant. These youngsters also have adults who set reasonably high expectations for them and encourage follow through. As your tween navigates a new world of academics and social interactions, they also are experiencing physical changes as they enter puberty. Boys who mature early and display strong athletic skills tend to be more

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socially accepted, whereas girls who mature early sometimes struggle socially. As a parent, you might feel just as lost as your tween in dealing with this time of significant physical, emotional and cognitive changes, but you can help them muddle through the middle. Offer compassion and support as your child moves through this seemingly uncharted territory. Assure your child that her peers are struggling with similar issues. Helping your tween develop their organizational skills can help, too. Parents can discuss plans for the day at the breakfast table and talk through how to approach the day’s duties. Developing an overall plan for the day, week, month and year with a calendar also can help your child get organized. And don’t be afraid to ask for help. Seek out tutors or older students who can share tips with your child on managing the demands of middle school.

Cap and Gown Bound

The students who ruled the middle are now the new kids on the block – freshmen. By now, most have some experience with transitions, although they are likely to continue to feel some combination of excitement and anxiety. At this stage, everything seems to get bigger and bigger doesn’t always mean better. The changes can be overwhelming. High schools are often situated on larger campuses with more students in each class, harder subjects and more homework. Many high schoolers begin to distance themselves from their parents as they search for their identity and sense of self. They have a strong need to belong as well as to be an individual. High school students often think, and even say, that they would be fine if only their parents would leave them alone. Don’t be fooled. Although teens want to find themselves, they also want, expect and need their parents’ guidance and involvement. Teens also are apt to take more risks than their younger counterparts. Many parents ask how their smart child could engage in such risky behaviors. This is largely due to their still developing brains that are full of lots of ideas but only limited brakes and judgment. Additionally, high schoolers are likely to be strongly influenced by peer group values and opinions. During this time, it is important for parents to establish and communicate their

standards, but to keep lectures short, sweet and to the point. Parents should be sure to listen, praise and avoid criticism. remember that your teen is straddling the line between childhood and young adulthood and it is important to create a structured routine at the start of the school year. Parents should learn school rules and policies as well as homework expectations and discuss them with their child. it’s still important for parents to remain involved in school events, volunteering and attending functions. Knowing your child’s friends and teachers also is key to a child’s successful management of these challenging years. Licensed psychologist Wendy Rice has practiced in Tampa nearly 10 years, providing psychotherapy for children and adolescents struggling with emotional, behavioral, friendship, family and learning difficulties. For information, visit www.drwendyrice.com or call 813-9693878.

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Kids today face many issues – bullying, online predators, prescription drug and alcohol abuse, eating disorders. Some of these are typical pitfalls of youth but many are particular to today’s youth. The world is a very different place, thanks in large part to technology. “The lives of today’s youth are more complicated than ever, regardless of what walk of life they come from” says Amy Foster, director of girl and adult leadership development for the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. Though it’s not always easy to discuss these issues with children, parents need to know how to educate and protect children from the risks they face on a daily basis. According to a study released by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, between 1992 and 2003, prescription drug abuse increased by 94 percent. During that same period, the report found a 212 percent increase in the number of kids ages 12 to 17 who abuse prescription drugs. The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion reports that while the use of illicit drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine, has declined among youth in the past 10 years, the recreational use of prescription and overthe-counter drugs remains high. An astounding 55 percent of teens don’t think that using cough medicine to get high is risky. The CDC also reports that alcohol is used by more young people in the U.S. than tobacco or illicit drugs, with 24 percent of high school students reporting episodic heavy or binge drinking in 2009.

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Prescription drug and alcohol abuse are becoming an epidemic with our children and they’re quite good at hiding it from the adults in their lives. Sexting, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, AiM, youTube − many of us know about these online social networking sites and are active on them, but they can still seem intimidating at times. Today’s kids are “digital natives” and as a parent you must be aware of the digital dangers lurking in cyberspace. you should sit down with your child to talk about online safety when they begin going on the internet.

knowing someone their age who has forced herself to throw up after eating, while more than a third (37 percent) say they know someone their age who has been diagnosed with an eating disorder. Twentyfive percent say it’s acceptable for girls their age to take appetite suppressants and/or weight-loss pills. Plus, nearly one in five consider plastic surgery and/ or weight-loss surgery acceptable. To combat the issue, Girl Scouts of the USA advocates for healthier media images through the Healthy Media for youth Act (H.r. 4925), currently before Congress.

Unfortunately, bullying is nothing new, but the ways in which bullying occurs are changing. From physical to cyber to text, bullying is something we as a community need to combat.

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Girl Scout Dominique Napolitano testified before the U.S. House of representatives Healthy Families and Communities Subcommittee on the issue of cyberbullying this summer, providing legislators a teenager’s perspective on the practice.

• When signing your children up for programs or activities in the community, ask the program provider if they have a plan to address youth issues such as bullying – even if it has nothing to do with the activity topic.

“Cyberbullying is not just a phase or behavior in which kids will be kids,” Napolitano told the panel. “Cyberbullying poses serious consequences to the health and safety of all children.”

• Talk to your children. It’s important that they know you want to be a part of their lives.

Self-perception of body image continues to be an issue among girls and the media plays a key role in those insecurities. “Beauty redefined,” a national survey recently released by Girl Scouts of the USA, found that nearly one in three girls say they have starved themselves or refused to eat in an effort to lose weight. in addition, 42 percent report

• Look for organizations in your area that offer training to help you address youth issues.

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odessa Teen earns eagle scout award Victor Karstendiek of Odessa recently earned his Eagle Scout award, becoming one of only a few fourthgeneration Eagle Scouts and following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and great-grandfather. The 14-year-old Tampa Bay Tech Magnate Architecture Academy student also is a scholar and athlete. He is an honor roll student and serves on the varsity cross country team, USA Triathlon youth Series and Top Triathletes (ages 15 and younger). As part of his quest to earn Eagle Scout distinction, Victor collaborated with Born Again to ride Ministry, the Hillsborough Homeless Coalition, and others to rally volunteers for the distribution of $6,000 worth of Urban Survival Kits to 75 homeless people in North Tampa during a four-month Victor Karstendiek receives his award from fellow Eagle period. The concept was hatched when Victor Scout and grandfather “Pepper” Karstendiek. developed a project to provide assistance to Bay area homeless by reaching out to local organizations, which resulted in the coordination of activities for more than 50 organizations and hundreds of volunteers. The project also earned Victor a nomination for the Good Samaritan Medal, the United Methodist Church’s highest youth honor.

It’s a family affair at volvo of Tampa Danny O’Malley has driven or ridden in every model of Volvo produced since 1986, the year that his father became a Volvo dealer. “i remember sitting in the backseat of my parents’ Volvo as a kid going to and from sports practices,” says O’Malley. “i grew up with it. Volvo is in my blood.” So when the opportunity to follow in his father’s footsteps came along, O’Malley jumped at the chance. in Nov. 2009, he purchased Volvo of Tampa, 6008 N. Dale Mabry Highway, and is rediscovering his early passion for Volvo. “i thought it was fitting for me, the family guy with a beautiful wife, two young children and one more on the way to become a Volvo dealer and be able to sell a product that i believe in so much,” he says. O’Malley also says that Volvo’s latest designs offer a sleek look and cutting edge technology that enable drivers to have the luxury they’re seeking without sacrificing security or precision.

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“Safety and practicality is what Volvo has excelled at for 85 years,” he says. it was “the first car manufacturer to install three-point seat belt, side impact airbags, collapsible absorbent crumple zones and the collapsible steering wheel. The list goes on and on with their safety inventions. That’s why their slogan is Volvo for Life.”

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Aug. 1, 6-8, various times Alice in Wonderland Go on a musical journey with Alice as Masque Community Theatre performs at the Temple Terrace venue, 8825 56th St. Adults, $14; seniors, students and military, $12; children, $10. www.masquetheatre.net Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 5-11 p.m. Wine Wednesday at blu figs Catch up with friends at the bar or in the Apollo Lounge with a free glass of house wine or bottomless glass of premium house wine, $12. 15463 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. www.blufigs.com Aug. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, various times Yoga at Tempus Projects Bring your mat or towel to take part in a vinyasa yoga class with instructor Ellen Mueller at Tempus Projects, 5132 Florida Ave., Seminole Heights. Beginners welcome. Cost is $8. Please RSVP. tempusprojects.art@gmail.com Aug. 6 & 14, 8 p.m. Carrollwood Idol Singing Competition Come sing or vote for your favorite contestants at the Carrollwood Players Community Theatre, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa. It’s $5 to enter. Audience votes are $1 each. Auditions are Aug. 6; tickets are $10. Finale is Aug. 14; tickets are $15. Proceeds benefit theater. www.carrollwoodplayers.com. Aug. 19 & 22, various times Strauss’ Die Fledermaus Enjoy the comedy and opera of Johann Stauss’ masterpiece Die Fledermaus (or The Bat) performed by the South Florida Lyric Opera at the Carrollwood Cultural Center, 4537 Lowell Road, Tampa. $20 members; $25 nonmembers. www.carrollwoodcenter.org Aug. 22, 8 a.m. Westchase Colts Golf Tournament Tee off at The Eagles Golf Club, 16101 Nine Eagles Drive, Odessa, to benefit the Westchase Colts football team. Event includes 18 holes of golf and door prizes. Registration starts at 7 a.m. $360 per foursome. www.westchasecolts.com

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Kids Given Chance to enjoy summer Camp Friends of Tampa recreation inc. awarded 124 children scholarships through the Pete Burgue Scholarship Fund, which provides funding to local needy children to participate in the city of Tampa Parks and recreation Department’s nine-week summer camp program. “Every child should be able to go to summer camp,” says Mark Downing, chairman of Friends of Tampa recreation. “By providing scholarship funding for summer camps we hope that more families will be able to take advantage of the great program offered by the city’s Parks and recreation Department. “in these economic times it’s more important than ever that recreational programs are available and affordable for everyone.” The Pete Burgue Scholarship Fund began in 2009 to provide low-income children scholarship opportunities to the city of Tampa Parks and recreation Department’s After School Activity program and summer camps. To donate or learn more, visit www.friendsoftamparec.org or call (813) 966-5505.

Tampa students earn Kudos at national science Competition A team of Tampa inventors recently took second place at the 18th Annual Toshiba/ National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards.

From left, Sophia Nobles, Kristen Holmes and Grace Nobles present their project at the 2010 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision Science Showcase.

Grace Nobles, Kristen Holmes and Sophia Nobles, students at Tampa Christian Community School students, were honored for having one of the most innovative entries, qualifying them to compete for a national title.

The ExploraVision program is designed to inspire future scientists and inventors from kindergarten to 12th grade to envision new technologies that could make the future safer, healthier and more eco-friendly. With the support of coach Jodi Mitchell, the Tampa students developed the Smart Touch First Aid Kit. This virtual “doctor-in-a-box” would provide specialized treatment for injuries and emergencies by packaging medical supplies, instructions and communication devices in one kit. Touch screen technology, GPS capabilities, wireless internet access and cell phone components would be used to identify the injury, activate video treatment instructions, connect the caregiver with trained medical or emergency staff via videoconferencing and even provide directions to the nearest hospital.

dates: Aug. 2-13, various times Back to School Camp Prepare the kids for school at Infinity Learning Station, 3625A S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa. Sessions focus on study skills, organization, test-taking strategies and more. All ages welcome. Cost is $150 for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and $75 for 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. www.infinitylearningstation.com Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Baby and Me Playgroup Bring the little one to a fun playgroup at Baby Bungalow/Lorena Jaeb Rainbow House, 504 N. Palm Drive, Suite 102, Plant City. Infants, crawlers and their caregivers are invited to play every Wednesday. No registration required. 813-952-7809. www.babybungalow.org Aug. 11, by Appointment Photo Mini-Sessions at City Street Sweets Get an early start on holiday photos with Sandi Santos Photography Mini-Sessions at City Street Sweets, 1601 W. Snow Circle in Hyde Park Village. Includes 15-minute shoot per child, five highresolution jpeg images, one 8x10 print or 10 holiday cards, $100. Each additional child, $25. www. sandisantos.com Aug. 14, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Community Survival Day Come out for the East Tampa Community Wellness Walk and a morning of free activities for families in partnership with 34th Street Church of God at Al Barnes Park, 2902 N. 32nd St., Tampa. Event includes health screenings, community tours, free haircuts and braiding, free book bags, back-to-school physicals and more. www.tampacfdc.org Aug. 25, 6-9 p.m. Hyde Park Village Live Music Series Listen to the sounds of Shout as it performs for Hyde Park Village as part of its summer concert series. Proceeds from the evening’s beverage sales will benefit Tampa’s Academies for Educational Excellence. Free. www.hydeparkvillage.net

Aug. 28, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Girl Today, Design Diva Tomorrow! Girls can discover their inner techie, stepping into the Members of the four first place ExploraVision teams will each receive a US Series EE Savings role of design engineer and learning how to take a Bond valued at $10,000 at maturity that may be used to offset education costs. Students on product from concept to market in this class given second place teams will each receive a US Savings Bond valued at $5,000 at maturity. through the Girls Scouts of West Central Florida at Camp Dorothy Thomas in Riverview. Attendees should bring a sack lunch and refillable water bottle. ....................................................................................................................................................................... $12 per girl. www.gswcf.org 54 Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine August 2010 TBParenting.com

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rays Pitcher and wife open suite to Bay area Kids Eckerd youth Alternatives has teamed up with Tampa Bay rays pitcher James Shields and his wife ryane to create an exclusive club for foster children. The Big Game James Club is designed to help promote a sense of stability and belonging in the lives of local foster children served by Eckerd Community Alternatives, 100 Starcrest Drive, Clearwater. “ryane and i feel privileged to be able to give back to a community that has been so good to us,” Shields says. “We would also like to thank Eckerd youth Alternatives for their role in helping make this a reality for us and for the kids.” About 50 foster kids will participate in the Big Game James Club, attending a series of games in a specially-decorated suite donated by the Tampa Bay rays and Shields family. As part of the club experience, the kids will participate in baseball-themed activities and receive special credentials, ball caps and other rays’ merchandise. They also will receive a memory book for photos and other memorabilia to commemorate their club experiences. “We are excited for this opportunity for our children who have been traumatized by abuse or neglect. Because of their situations, they’ve been robbed of their childhood and have had to grow up quickly,” says David Dennis, president and CEO of Eckerd youth Alternatives, the nonprofit organization that oversees the local foster care system. “The Big Game James Club is a place where they can experience a sense of stability and belonging. it’s a place where they can have fun, cheer for the rays and just be kids.”

lovable lamb, Creator strive to Inspire Spreading the happy and not the cranky has become Tarpon Springs artist D. Byron Patterson’s mission. Through his lovable cartoon character Lamby, he has spent three years making children (and their parents) laugh with whimsical songs, drawings, poems, short stories and parodies that he posts for free on Lamby’s Facebook page as well as his website and blog, www. lambpants.com and www.loveandfleece.com. Lamby is a disabled cartoon lamb donning cuffed blue pants and a bottle-cap eye patch. But his disability has not taken away his steadfast heart and bold spirit, and even contributes to the sassiness that makes this lamb so memorable. “The last thing i want is to talk down to kids and tell them what’s good for them−kids are way too smart for that,” says Patterson. “Lamby is the silly wrapper for a message he likes to calls Love and Fleece on Earth: when you start being nice to yourself, you can be nice to others by spreading the happy and not the cranky. “Life is tough to manage without having the right tools--for mind, body, heart and spirit,” Patterson adds. “While Lamby on the surface appears to be just another cartoon, he is fearless and imperfect and still retains his sense of wonder and innocence.”

dates: Aug. 4, 6:30 p.m. Youth Drama Groups Performance Catch youth drama groups as they perform for free in the Safety Harbor Public Library meeting room, 101 Second St. N. www.safetyharbor.net Aug. 6-7, various times Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Weekend Plan a girls’ weekend getaway as the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Pamper Me Party, fashion show and breakfast at the Hilton Clearwater Beach, 400 Mandalay Ave. phcc@palmharborcc.org Aug. 7 & 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Relationship Ed 101 for Expectants Learn how to build a healthy relationship with your partner and children at this free workshop for new parents and parents-to-be at the Highpoint Neighborhood Family Center, 5812 150th Ave. N., Clearwater. www.youandmewe.org Aug. 13-14, various times Annie Jr. This musical takes the stage with performers ages 12-18 at the Largo Cultural Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive. 7 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday. $8. www.largoarts.com Aug. 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. North Pinellas Spirit, Mind, Body Fair Try your hand at yoga, tai chi, meditation and Pilates and get information and products from local wellness and green living vendors at this fair hosted by the North Pinellas Branch of Suncoast YMCA, 4550 Village Center Drive, Palm Harbor. Free admission. www.suncoastymca.org Aug. 28, 1-2:30 p.m. Nature Arts & Crafts Workshop Get a jumpstart on the holidays with a nature craft workshop at Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. Each family member can choose a nature craft to complete and take home. Recommended for families with kids ages 6 and older. $3 per person. www.brookercreekpreserve.org

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safe Kids Coalition Honors Moms, students More than 200 guests recently attended the annual Florida Suncoast Safe Kids luncheon at the All Children’s Education and Conference Center. The event saluted Safe Kids members as All Children’s “most valuable players” in preventing unintentional injuries. This year’s event recognized four outstanding individuals for their efforts to keep kids safe: Guiga Vieira, a mom who started a walking school bus in Pasco County; Stacy Cummings, a mother whose son was involved in a near drowning and who now serves as a Safe Kids spokesperson for pool safety; William Koshedub-Colaco, a 10-year old who helped save a life by administrating CPr; and Sara Becont, a second grader who promotes the importance of wearing a helmet when riding her bike. Sister Earth and students from Curlew Creek Elementary performed an original safety song to close the event.

retiring Coalition member Lou Jorden of the Polk County Safe Kids Council was given special recognition, while All Children’s and Safe Kids presented the Children’s Burn Foundation with a check to support its burn camps for kids.

local visionary seeks Your vote Olga Bof of St. Petersburg recently learned that she will have the chance to compete for a $50,000 grant in the August round of the Pepsi refresh Project. Thousands apply to enter the competition each month, but Bof’s creative vision of a bright, colorful community bookstore to support her mission of instilling children with a lifelong love for reading has made its way into the competition. Now Bof is asking her community to support her vision of the ideal children’s bookstore, Cheeky Monkeys Books and Toys, in hopes of opening the bookstore in downtown St. Petersburg this fall.

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“We will feature a collection of items by local artists, and our dynamic calendar of events will go beyond just storytime and author readings by including classes and activities such as art, crafts, music, language and more,” she says. visitors can vote for Cheeky Monkeys from august 1-31. visit www.facebook.com/ cheekymonkeysbooks for voting details and a link to Bof ’s Pepsi refresh Project page.

dates: Through August, 9:15 a.m. StrollerFit Baby Boot Camp at Sunken Gardens Get fit with other stroller-pushing moms during this exercise and nutrition program in the Garden Room at Sunken Gardens, 1825 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. Free first class; $15 per class; $100 for 10 classes; or $60/month unlimited. One-time $50 enrollment fee includes equipment. 727-637-7913. www.sunkengardens.com Aug. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Pinellas Goes Back to School Bash Pack up the kids for a fun day at The Pier in downtown St. Petersburg and get helpful back-toschool and after-school program information and demonstrations. Free admission. www.stpete-pier.com Aug. 14 & 21, various times Free Tennis Clinics Get pointers from USPTA certified instructor Rob Delgado at a series of free tennis clinics held at Highland Recreation Complex, 400 Highland Ave., Largo. Players of all ages and levels welcomed. Free to Largo recreation cardholders or $5 per clinic. Clinics start at 9 a.m. for ages 8-14; and at 10 a.m. for ages 15 and older. www.playlargo.com Aug. 20, 6-9 p.m. BayWalk Friday Night Wine and Music Series Meet up with friends at this free outdoor music event held the third Friday of each month at BayWalk Courtyard in downtown St. Petersburg. This month, Latin-infused jazz group Hot Sun Trio performs. www.newbaywalk.com Aug. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Summer’s Last Big Bang Party Join other families in a summer celebration with crafts, face painting, games, singing and dancing at Great Explorations Children’s Museum, 1925 Fourth St. N., St. Petersburg. Event included with paid museum admission; $9, ages 2-54; $8, ages 55 and older. www.greatex.org Aug. 28, 1-5 p.m. Gulfport Goes Green Take a stroll through Gulfport and enjoy a green living street fair and expo on the fourth Saturday of each month on Beach Boulevard in the Waterfront District. Free. www.gulfportgoesgreen.com

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The Show Palace’s Boogie Wonderland transports audiences to the ’70s.

Filled with pop hits and tributes to classic commercials and variety shows of the era, the show stars Sara DelBeato, Scott Daniel and Lauren Gemelli as an intrepid crew of space travelers who crash land on a strange planet that resembles a discotheque, complete with mirror balls, dry ice and moon rock dance platforms. As the travelers explore this new world, they soon discover that here disco is king and every night marks an occasion to celebrate.

“We are so excited to share this new jukebox show with our audiences,” says Nick Sessa, executive producer. “Our staff has created so many great salutes to popular music over the years. We hope this one proves as popular as our past tributes to the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s.” Boogie Wonderland will run through Aug. 22 at the theater, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Doors open two hours before each show for dinner and cocktails. Tickets are $48, plus tax, for dinner and a show. Show only is $36.95, plus tax. Call 727-863-7949 or 888-655-7469 or visit www.showpalace.net for information.

Health Center Celebrates anniversary Premier Community Healthcare Group inc. recently celebrated its first anniversary at its New Port richey Center, 6636 Forest Ave., inviting visitors to join the staff for cake and a tour of the facility. PCHG, mainly in Dade City and zephyrhills, has been serving the Pasco County area for more than 30 years and was one of 126 health centers to receive American recovery and reinvestment Act funding for a new site.

The staff at Premier’s Center in New Port Richey marked a succesful first year.

“Everyone should have the ability to choose their medical home, and community health centers offer just that option,” says CEO Kim Schuknecht. “We provide high-quality services that emphasize primary care and wellness so families can stay healthy and out of hospitals.”

dates: Through August, various times Storytime at Land O’ Lakes Library Bring along the kids for adventures in reading to the Land O’ Lakes Public Library, 2818 Collier Parkway. Every Friday this month, toddler storytime for ages 1-2 is at 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.; preschool classes for ages 3-5 at 11:30 a.m. Free. www.pascolibraries.org Aug. 3, 6-9 p.m. National Night Out Attend this annual family-friendly event designed to strengthen neighborhoods, educate youth and raise awareness about crime and drug prevention. Held along Fifth Avenue in downtown Zephyrhills, festivities include food, games, fun educational exhibits, live music and more. (813) 780-1414. Aug. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Zumba For A Cure Sweat it out and support American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer campaigns at this zumba event taking place at the gym at Pasco High School, 36850 SR 52 in Dade City. Doors open at 10 a.m., with fundraiser starting at 11 a.m. $5 donation to enter. (352) 524-5500 Aug. 12-14, various times NPR SunTrust Cheerleading Tryouts Aspiring cheerleaders ages 6-18 get to perform at placement tryouts in the gymnasium at James P. Gills Family Branch YMCA, 8411 Photonics Drive, New Port Richey. Participants must preregister and attend all three days. New cheerleaders, $20 members and $25 nonmembers; previous cheerleaders, $5; current all-stars, free. Tryouts are 6-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 2-3 p.m. Saturday. www.suncoastymca.org Aug. 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cruisin’ at Wiregrass Check out nearly 200 antique and classic cars along the streets at the Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel at this monthly car and truck show. Free. www.shopsatwiregrass.com Aug. 21, 8 p.m. Movies in the Park Pack the blankets and lawn chairs and bring the kids for the film adaptation of the popular children’s book Diary of a Wimpy Kid at Agnes Lamb Park at Meridian Avenue and Eighth Street. Refreshments available. www.dadecitychamber.org

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wild dolphin ecotours Through august, various times Hop aboard a 72-foot catamaran at the Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, to embark on a 90-minute tour of Tampa Bay. Bring your binoculars and prepare to encounter inhabitants such as wild dolphins. Ecotour tickets and aquarium/eco-tour combo tickets are available. www.flaquarium.org Everyone

rays family fun days aug. 1, 15 & 29, 1:40 p.m. Take the family out to the ballgame at St. Pete’s Tropicana Field. Four outfield seats, hot dogs, sodas and snacks. Aug. 1 vs. New york yankees, first 10,000 kids 14 and younger get a Jeff Niemann Growth Chart, $30 per person; Aug. 14 vs. Baltimore Orioles, first 10,000 kids receive a Matt Garza Bobblehead, $22 each; and Aug. 29 vs. yankees, first 10,000 kids receive a raymond Pool Tube, $30 each. www. raysbaseball.com Everyone

summer nightastic Through aug. 14, various times See Orlando’s Walt Disney World resort in a whole new light as its parks offer after-dark attractions and special entertainment, including the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade and Summer Nightastic Fireworks at the Magic Kingdom and the revamped Twilight zone Tower of Terror and rock ‘n’ Glow Dance Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. www.disneyworld.com Everyone summer nights Busch Gardens Through aug. 15, various times Stay later at the park this summer with extended evening hours and a new nighttime show Kinetix at 9 p.m. in Gwazi Field. www. buschgardens.com. 8 & Older CsI: The experience Through sept. 6, various times Step into the role of crime investigator in this forensics exhibit at Tampa’s MOSi, 4801 E. Fowler Ave. Check out the crime scene, identify and gather evidence and examine the data in crime labs. www.CSitheexperience.org. 6 & Older Magic of florida exhibit Through sept. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Walk through early Florida history at a new exhibition in the Tampa Bay History Center’s Third Floor Gallery, 801 Old Water St. in downtown Tampa. Check out the paintings, artifact replicas, fossils and other resources

Transitioning Parent/Child workshop series aug. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, various times Get practical tools and useful info to handle your child’s transition to middle school in this workshop series at the Ophelia Project Tampa Bay, 5509 W. Gray St., Suite 100. Workshop is $10 per adult, $15 for one adult and one child. Three-workshop series at $25 per adult or $40 for one adult and one child. www.opbi. org Everyone Gourmet feastival aug. 3, 6-8:30 p.m.

Attend the Centre for Women’s popular annual event which celebrates the best in local cuisine at the Hyatt regency, 211 N. Tampa St. in downtown Tampa. Evening includes a silent auction and live music. $50 in advance and $60 day of event. www.centreforwomen.org Moms, Date Night free wiregrass wednesdays aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, 10 a.m.

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Pack up the kids for a variety of fun activities, including face painting, arts and crafts, music and more at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. 813-994-4010. www. theshopsatwiregrass.com Everyone ladies Chalk Talk II aug. 4, 6-8:30 p.m. Huddle up with your friends for this fun event to clear up the mystery of the gridiron with food, drinks and lessons with former Bucs player Derrick Brooks and local radio hosts ian Beckles and Darek Sharp at Shula’s at the intercontinental Tampa, 4860 W. Kennedy Blvd. Event profits and raffle proceeds benefit Derrick Brooks Charities. $50 in advance and $60 at the door. dneri@intercontampa.com or www.ladieschalktalk.com Moms MosI Tween & Teen night out aug. 6, 6 p.m.-midnight Tweens and teens can gather with friends for a night of music, movies, gaming and Hollywood-inspired activities at Tampa’s MOSi, 4801 E. Fowler Ave. Evening features Twilight Trivia, sci-fi laser tag, rock Band and CSi Mystery Challenge. includes food and drink. $18 MOSi members; $25 nonmembers. www.mosi.org 12-17 fashions with flair aug. 7, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Enjoy lunch, an upscale fashion show and silent auction at this annual event at Historic Fort Harrison, 210 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater. Proceeds benefit The Children’s Home, Winter Wonderland and Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida-Suncoast region. Cost is $55 or $75 for ViP. 727-4422099. Moms waZoo at Tampa’s lowry Zoo aug. 7, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Attend one of USA Today’s “10 Great Beer Festivals in the Country” featuring more than 200 beers and beverages from around the world and local cuisine at Tampa’s Lowry Park zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave. $58 in advance and $65

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scholarships and programs for local at-risk youth pursuing careers in sciences, technology, engineering and math. $40, general admission; and $95, ViP. www.tampabaytechjam.com Moms, Dads

day of event. Beastly Beverage Club (ViP) is $75 in advance. www.lowryparkzoo.com Date Night Bowling for dreams aug. 12, 6-9:30 p.m. Sign up for this annual bowling tournament at Splitsville, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Teams of six bowlers will compete for an hour with awards given to the top three teams. includes all-you-can-eat pizza buffet and complimentary beer and wine. Guests invited to watch for $25 each. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Dream Fund. Contact Andrea Vest at avest@childrensdreamfund.org to secure a spot for your team. Moms, Dads Krewe of seville annual Beach Krawl aug. 14, 2 p.m. Join South Tampa Chamber of Commerce members to kick off a new Krewe season with the third annual Beach Krawl at the Swigswam Tiki Hut, Postcard inn, 6300 Gulf Blvd. in St. Pete Beach. Admission is $25 when purchased by Aug. 11. www.southtampachamber.org Moms, Dads 2010 Business woman of the Year awards aug. 20, 6-9 p.m. Celebrate the Tampa Bay area’s most successful female entrepreneurs at the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s annual black-tie event and awards ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 2900 Bayport Drive. $140. www.tampabay. bizjournals.com/events Moms Tampa Bay Tech Jam aug. 26, 5:30-9 p.m. Enjoy a fun night of live music, great food, a silent auction and Battle of the Bands competition at The ritz ybor, 1503 E. Seventh Ave., ybor City. Proceeds benefit the TBTF Foundation, which provides support,

art fMoPa annual Members’ show aug. 3-sept. 4, various times See the work of museum members at this annual visual arts exhibit at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, 200 N. Tampa St., Tampa. $4 donation. www.fmopa.org Everyone artists Market at lrMa aug. 14-15, various times Shop this free two-day summer art show at the Leepa-ratner Museum of Art, 600 Klosterman road, Tarpon Springs. More than 20 local artists will sell their work in support of the museum.727-712-5762. Everyone

summer safari night aug. 27, 5-8:30 p.m. Beat the heat and catch a glimpse of the zoo’s nocturnal animals at this special summer event. presented by Foresters at Tampa’s Lowry Park zoo. Stay late for free unlimited rides after 5 p.m., special animal encounters and great food and drink. Extended hours included with zoo admission. www.lowryparkzoo.com Everyone fara energy Ball aug. 28, 6 p.m. Dress to the nines for this second annual ball to benefit Friedreich’s Ataxia research Alliance (FArA) and the USF Ataxia research Center at the A La Carte Pavilion, 4050 Dana Shores Ave., Tampa. $250 each; $500 per couple. www.curefa.org Date Night Buckler’s Craft fair aug. 28-29, various times Grab a friend and browse unique gift items, custom jewelry, handcrafted furniture, home décor and more at this crafts at the Florida State Fair Expo in Tampa. Adults, $8; kids 12 and younger, free. One paid admission good for weekend. Bring a canned good for local food bank and enjoy “buy one admission, get one free” offer. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 386-860-0092. Everyone

film summer Classic series: singalong Mary Poppins • Aug. 7-8, 3 p.m. Sing along with the most popular nanny as Julie Andrews makes her Academy Award-winning screen debut in this classic at Tampa Theatre, 711 N. Franklin St., downtown Tampa. Dress up for the audience costume parade before the show. $10 members/kids/seniors; $12 nonmembers. www.tampatheatre.org Everyone Inception IMaX at MosI starting aug. 13, various times Follow Leonardo DiCaprio in a new sci-fi action film by director Christopher Nolan as it hits the iMAX screen at MOSi, 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. www.mosi.org 12 & Older summer Classic series: The Princess Bride aug. 15, 3 p.m. Share a chuckle with the kids at this enchantingly cracked fairy tale of six-fingered swordsmen and rodents of unusual size at the Tampa Theatre. $7 members; $9 nonmembers. www.tampatheatre.org Everyone.

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theater & dance fences Through oct. 18, various times Experience American Stage Theatre Co.’s production of August Wilson’s award-winning play, extended through Oct. 18 at raymond James Theatre, 163 Third St. N. in downtown St. Petersburg. $26-$45. www.americanstage. org Moms, Dads The wiggles! wiggly Circus live aug. 11, 6:30 p.m.

Morsani Hall at the Straz center, downtown Tampa. Tickets start at $43.50. www.strazcenter. org 6 & Older The sound of Music aug. 20-22, various times Meet the Trapp family in this heartwarming musical at Carol Morsani Hall in the Straz Center. Tickets start at $43.50. 813-229-7827. 6 & Older

music/comedy american Idol live! Tour 2010 aug. 4, 7:30 p.m. Welcome last season’s American idol Top 10, including this year’s idol Lee DeWyze and popular runner-up Crystal Bowersox, as the national tour comes to the St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive in downtown Tampa. $37.75-$67.75. www.stpetetimesforum.com Everyone Cyndi lauper aug. 4, 8 p.m.

Join the Wiggles and some of their friends as they bring their Wiggly-style version of the ‘Big Top’ to Progress Center for the Arts-Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S. in St. Petersburg. $12$77. www.mahaffeytheater.com 4-8 CaTs aug. 13-15, various times

Hear the Grammy winner’s diverse collection of fun and soulful pop hits at ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 N. McMullen Booth road, Clearwater. Lauper is joined by special guest David rhodes. $39.50-$69.50. www.rutheckerdhall.com Moms, Date Night Music in the Marly room aug. 8 & 29, 2-3 p.m. Take in the classic sounds at the Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive, St. Petersburg. Pianist Dan Franklin Smith performs Aug. 8 and the D’Amore Duo on Aug. 29. $20 adults; $10 students with iD. www.fine-arts.org Everyone

Norah Jones • Aug. 11, 8 p.m. Listen to the smooth sounds of the awardwinning pop vocalist as she brings her latest album The Fall to the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa. Tickets start at $45. www.strazcenter.org Date Night Kathy Griffin • Aug. 13, 8 p.m. Get ready for biting wit, sharp observations and plenty of laughs as comedian and reality TV star Kathy Griffin visits Clearwater’s ruth Eckerd Hall. Tickets start at $52.50. www.rutheckerdhall.com Moms, Date Night Benefit Concert for Jennifer Nolletti Foundation • Aug. 15, 4 p.m. Celebrate the life of the late Pinellas artist and teacher at a benefit concert at Skipper’s Smokehouse, 910 Skipper road, Tampa. Proceeds benefit the Jennifer Nolletti Memorial Art Foundation, which provides scholarships to art and music students in need. Suggested donation, $10. www.jensartfoundation.org Moms respect: a Musical Journey of women aug. 19-sept. 26, various times relive the path of women through music as this popular musical revue returns to the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa. Ultimate Girls Night Out packages are available (four tickets and four drinks, $144; four tickets and eight drinks, $160). www.strazcenter.org Moms

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