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features 8|halloween inspiration Get inspired with the perfect costumes

14|halloween and fall events The best events for your family

16|pumpkin delights The best pumpkin spice recipes

17|guide to corn mazes The best corn mazes in Tampa Bay

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halloween inspiration 33 costumes for the whole family

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alloween is almost here, which means one very exciting thing: costumes! But, with the prices of costumes climbing higher and higher every year, trying to dress the whole family up can quickly break the bank. In fact, the average Halloween costume can cost upwards of $80, according to MLive.com. When you include the cost of buying candy to pass out and buying decorations, it can quickly add up to much more.

Rather than worry about spending a fortune on costumes, we have a few ideas that can keep the whole family happy (and matching, to boot!). All you will need is a little imagination, a hot glue gun and a few little helpers.

Before you get started, remember that Halloween costumes, while cute and fun, should also be safe. Twice as many child pedestrians are killed while walking on Halloween compared to other days of the year, according to Safe Kids Worldwide.

When making costumes, consider sewing or gluing reflective strips onto the front and back. It is also recommended that you stick to bright fabric to help increase visibility of the child to drivers. Make sure to watch for long hemlines that might trip the child, and refrain from long or dangling fabrics that might catch fire in a candle. If your child wants to wear a mask, make sure that they can still fully see out of it so that they are less likely to walk into the street. Another great idea is to hang glow sticks on their necks and candy buckets so that they are easy to see.

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WICKED GOOD TREATS FOR YOUR LITTLE GUPPIES

OCTober 29 & 30, 1-5 P.M. Enjoy a spooktacular weekend, as kids can trick or treat throughout the Aquarium, while viewing 20,000 amazing sea creatures in a fun, safe setting.

V Kids in costume get in for only $10.

(Limit 4 children per adult at this price.)

V Adults (age 12+) General Admission.

V Aquarium Members and children under two get in free.

Just purchase your tickets onsite at the Aquarium ticket booth.

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LEGO building activities, trick-or-treating along the Brick or Treat Trail, going on a scavenger hunt with prizes, checking out the world’s largest LEGO jack-o’-lantern and catching a Halloween-themed fireworks show in Pirates’ Cove. Legolandflorida.com 4 & Older

SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular

H a l lo w e e n and fall events

Howl-o-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa

Select Nights through Oct. 30, various times Experience this year’s special Halloween fright fest, themed Evil Encore, at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with tormenting surprises around every corner and unexpected scares. For mature audiences. buschgardenstampabay.com Teens & Older

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween party

Through Oct. 31, various times Don your favorite costume and visit Disney World’s Magic Kingdom for a night of trick-or-treating fun with some of your favorite Disney characters. Check out the Boo-to-You Halloween Parade, the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular, the Scream-o-Ween Dance Party and the Happy HalloWishes Fireworks Show. Party is an additional admission cost. disneyworld.com Everyone

13th Annual pumpkin palooza Fall Festival

Oct. 1, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pack up the kids for a day of fall festivities at this GWFC St. Petersburg Junior Woman’s Club event held at Northside Baptist Church in St. Pete. Visit the pumpkin patch, see live performances, meet arts and crafts vendors, indulge in food and treats and enjoy kids’ games, face and hair painting and inflatables. Bring a canned or boxed food donation and receive one free ticket for 1-5 items donated and two free tickets per 6-10 items to be donated to Northside Benevolence Ministries. gfwc-spjwc.org Everyone

Brick or Treat

Oct. 1-30, various times Dress up in Halloween costumes for a unique daytime celebration at Sea World Orlando. Catch the underwater “fantasia” including trick-or-treating, whimsical pumpkin fish, sea-themed arts and crafts and up-close animal encounters at this event running weekends all month. Event is included in park admission. seaworldorlando.com Everyone

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Oct. 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Indulge in fall games and activities at Pioneer Florida Museum and Village in Dade City. Make a scarecrow, touch a truck, get your face painted, enjoy carnival games and more. Stick around for The Great Pumpkin Drop at 1 p.m. Admission is $5 (children younger than 5 are free). pioneerfloridamuseum.org Everyone

pint Size pumpkin patch

Oct. 8, 6-7:30 p.m.

Enjoy games, food and crafts at the Southwest Recreation Complex in Largo. Meet up with a visiting scarecrow and come dressed for a trick or treat parade for little ones. For tickets and other information, call 727-518-3125. Everyone

Seal Swim School's pumpkin patch & Family Fun Festival

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Mr. Tommy's very un-Scary Halloween party

Oct. 1-31 Stop by Seal Swim School in Lutz to pick out a pumpkin for family jack-o’-lantern carving. The pumpkin patch is free and open to the public and great for fall picture spots. Plus, stop by 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 for a Family Fun Festival. sealswimschool.com Everyone

Oct. 7, 6 p.m. through Oct. 8, 10 a.m.

Bring the tent and sleeping bag and prepare for a fun night under the stars at Bonner Nature Park in Largo.

Night includes campfire events, food and hikes through nature trails. Advance registration and payment is required. Cost is $10 per person and free for ages 2 and younger. To register or get information, call 727-5183047. Everyone

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Oct. 7-9, various times Celebrate the month with all things German -- German music, dance, food and fun -- at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa. Event features games and competitions all weekend long. For hours and schedule of activities, visit oktoberfesttampa.com. Moms & Dads

Creatures of the Night

Oct. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, 4-10 p.m.

Hoot, howl and hang out at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo’s all-new Halloween event. Fall for a spooktacular Jacko’-Lantern display and creep into the weird world of bugs for an insect encounter. Enjoy eerie entertainment including new Halloween-themed shows, roving characters and spooky mazes. Indulge in up-close animal interactions and themed dining opportunities for the whole family with a trick-or-treat place set aside just for little “boos” and “ghouls.” Free to Zoo members and Pay-for-a-Day ticketholders. After 4 p.m., ticket and dining pass options sold online and at the Zoo. lowryparkzoo.com Everyone

Oct. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 and 29-31, various times Kids can enjoy friendly-not-frightening Halloween fun at LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven. Take part in

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Oct. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 and 29-30, times TBA Attend this popular yearly tradition at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton. Activities included with admission are hayrides, carnival games, craft booths, corn maze and pony rides. Admission is $10; children 12 and younger are free. Parking is $5. Proceeds from the carnival games will help make a dream come true with Children’s Dream Fund. childrensdreamfund.org Everyone

Oct. 9, 2 p.m.

Join the children’s entertainer for a scare-free Halloween party at Carrollwood Cultural Center in Tampa. Arrive dressed in costume and get ready for monster hits and a jack-o’-lantern of fun and treats.

Cost is $7 members and $8 general admission, with a $28 family four-pack also available. carrollwoodcenter. org Everyone

Sacred Heart Fall Festival

Oct. 12-16, various times Sacred Heart Church’s annual fall celebration and fundraiser takes place at 7951 46th Way N. in Pinellas Park. Weekend includes games, Midway rides, food, music and prizes. Free admission and parking; rides are $12 advance (by Oct. 3) and $20 onsite. sacredheartfestival.com Everyone

our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival

Oct. 13-16, various times Attend this Dunedin tradition and family-friendly festival filled with rides, games and music on the grounds of Our Lady of Lourdes in Dunedin. Admission and parking are free, with free trolley shuttle service available.

Proceeds benefit Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School. ollfallfestival.com Everyone

Fall Fun

Oct. 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Visit Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Pete for fall crafts and fall-themed activities. Guests will get to toss rings around a pumpkin, pin the leaf on the tree, explore wind and weather, and more. greatex.org

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A Night at the Museum: Family Trick or Treat

Oct. 16, 3-7 p.m.

Catch pirates, explorers, pioneer women and even Ghostbusters sneaking around the galleries of the Tampa Bay History Center in downtown Tampa. Kids can trick or treat their way through hands-on exhibits and snag candy from historical figures come to life, followed by a costume contest for prizes along with crafts and games for kids. Event is open to children of all ages with adult companion. tampabayhistorycenter.org Everyone

26th Annual Halloween Harvest Festival

Oct. 20-22, 6-10 p.m.

Enjoy carnival-style food, craft vendors, over a dozen games for kids, a hay ride, haunted house and more at Hernando County Fairgrounds in Brooksville. Friday night is the Pet Masquerade at 7 p.m.; Saturday night, the children’s costume contest. For times and cost information, visit the event Facebook page at facebook. com/events/748150221994603/. Everyone

Not-So-Scary Halloween

Oct. 21, 4-5 p.m.

Skip the tricks and enjoy the treats at this program presented by Largo Public Library’s teen volunteers.

Bring your little ones dressed in costume for stories, crafts and more. For more information, call 727-5876715. 3-12

Halloween 5K Hustle

Oct. 22, 4:30-7 p.m.

Sign up for this 5K fundraiser at John’s Pass Park in Madeira Beach. Proceeds benefit the Take Stock in Children program and Pinellas Education Foundation. pinellaseducation.org Everyone

Halloween Happenings

Oct. 22, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Gather friends and family to join you for a haunted hayride, Boo in the Zoo for preschoolers, carnival games, bounce house, DJ music jams and costume contests at Dunedin’s Honeymoon Island Park. Cost is $5 parking, $5 for hayride or Boo in the Zoo. A $10 wristband is available for children’s activities, including

bounce house, games, crafts and Boo in the Zoo. For more information, call 727-812-4530. Everyone

Boo & Goo at the Glazer Children's Museum

Oct. 22-30 Bring your little ones for a “Mythbusters for Kindergartners” activity at the Glazer Children’s Museum in downtown Tampa. In contrast to the scary Halloween traditions, the museum enlists the help of its resident bubble makers Boo & Goo to stir up sciencebased Halloween fun. Make ooblek, build edible witch hands, invent blubber concoctions and more. glazermuseum.org 4 & Older

Downtown Trick or Treating

Oct. 28, 5-8 p.m.

Take the kids to downtown Dunedin for fun, safe trickor-treating as the city closes the roads. Participating merchants with orange pumpkin decals in their windows invite families to stop by for tasty treats. Free.

For more information, call 727-298-3201. Everyone

owl-o-Ween

Oct. 28, 6-8 p.m.

Stroll along the haunted trail at McGough Nature Park in Largo in costume in search of bats, owls, ghosts and goblins. Night includes crafts, games and scary stories by the campfire. Cost is $5 per person (2 and younger free). Call 727-518-3047. Everyone

Howl-o-Ween at the park

Oct. 28, 6 p.m.

Pack up the kids and the pooches for this special Halloween event open to the whole family at Northdale Park. Event includes costume contest for children and dogs as well as a Trunk or Treat Halloween Carnival. northdale.org Everyone

Northdale 5K pumpkin run and 1-Mile Walk

Oct. 29, 6:30 a.m.

Launch the day with a family race at Bob Sierra YMCA. Event includes a 5K and 1-mile Fun Run. Net proceeds benefit the Y’s Annual Community Support campaign and Northdale Civic Association. Register at active.com.

For more information, visit northdale.org. Everyone

The Great Eeks!ploration

Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Get dressed up for Halloween and join Great Explorations Museum in St. Pete for Halloween activities and trick-or-treating in the museum. Make hand bats, mummy collages and more. A $2 admission discount for those who arrive in costume. The museum

also will be take part in the Teal Pumpkin Project providing candy and non-food treats. foodallergy.org/ teal-pumpkin-project#.V8RRplsrKM8 3 & Older

patel Conservatory Halloween Make-up Workshop

Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. – noon Sign up for this helpful hands-on workshop at Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa to teach participants how to create frightening zombie looks for Halloween. Students will be introduced to the basic materials and skills need to apply and design zombie makeup. Fee is $25 with all materials provided. patelconservatory.org 10 & Older

Halloween Spooktacular 2016

Oct. 29, noon - 5 p.m.

Plan on a good time at this year’s event at Largo Central Park. Enjoy a trick-or-treat trail (noon-4 p.m.), inflatables, a hay maze, games, music and other activities. Cost is $7 advance at recreation centers and $10 day of purchase at recreation locations and the park. 727-587-6720 Everyone

Halloween Howl

Oct. 29, 4-9 p.m.

Celebrate Halloween with your Zephyrhills neighbors with food, music, vendors and a costume contest along 5th Avenue in downtown Zephyrhills. For more information, visit mainstreetzephyrhills.org. Everyone

Guppyween

Oct. 29-30, 1-5 p.m.

Stop by the Florida Aquarium as they let the wild animals, ghosts and princesses roam. Younger guests can dress in their costumes and trick-or-treat among over 20,000 sea creatures with entertainment and treats provided. Tickets are $10 for children in costume; adults (and kids 12 and older), regular admission; Aquarium members and children younger than 2, free. flaquarium. org Everyone

Halloween Spree

Oct. 31, 4-8 p.m.

Visit the Glazer Children’s Museum for a safe, indoor trick-or-treat experience featuring more than just candy.

Families can play carnival-style games, win prizes, collect candy from stations, rock out to Halloween tunes and have fun meeting up with special guests. glazermuseum.org 3-10

Main Street Trick or Treat

Oct. 31, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Bring the kids in their Halloween costumes out to Main Street in downtown Safety Harbor for some safe trick-or-treating around the local businesses. Free. cityofsafetyharbor.com Everyone

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pumpkin delights easy pumpkin spice latte Ingredients

1 cup milk 2 tablespoons pure pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, plus more for sprinkling 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup hot espresso or strong brewed coffee Sweetened whipped cream, for serving

Directions

Combine the milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla in a medium microwave safe bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and vent with a small hole. Microwave until the milk is hot, 1 to 2 minutes.

Whisk vigorously until the milk mixture is foamy, about 30 seconds.Pour the espresso or coffee into a large mug and add the foamed milk. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.

turkey pumpkin chili Ingredients

2 teaspoons canola oil 1 small onion, cut into ¼-inch dice (1 cup) 1 pound lean ground turkey One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes, undrained One 15-ounce can 100% pumpkin purée One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Topping Choices: Shredded, reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, light sour cream or plain yogurt, fresh cilantro, diced avocado

Directions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and turkey and cook, breaking up the large pieces of meat, until no longer pink and the onions soften, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, pumpkin, beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, and cinnamon and stir until combined.

Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, 20 minutes. Serve in individual bowls with optional toppings

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guide to corn mazes Fall corn mazes and farms in Tampa Bay

By Sheriss Crosskey, Tampa Bay Mom’s Blog Fox Squirrel Corn Maze 3002 Charlie Taylor Road N. Plant City, FL 33565 Fox Squirrel Corn Maze boasts everything from traditional tractorpulled hay rides, a pumpkin patch, games, butterflies and pony rides to antiques, homemade jams, jellies, breads, arts and crafts. And of course there’s the main attraction – a 5-acre corn maze planted and designed to amuse visitors of all ages.

Open to the public on the weekends from Oct. 15 through Oct. 30.

Guests are asked to exit the maze by 6 p.m.

Harvest Holler 950 Tavares Road Polk City, FL Enjoy this interactive corn maze, hay ride, hay fort, corn cribs, tire swings, cow trainin’, corn hole and pumpkin patch. Admission is only $10 for adults, $8 for kids 4-12 and kids 3 and under are free!

Weekends from Sept. 23-Nov. 13; Fridays from 4-8 p.m. and Saturdays 12-8 p.m., Sundays 12-5 p.m.

Harvestmoon Farm Maze 15990 Stur Street Masaryktown, FL Harvestmoon Farm Maze in Masaryktown is a family experience with food and fun for all! They’re open weekends in the fall. This is the farm’s third season. Your family will be given an opportunity to laugh and learn while engaging in a variety of wholesome activities!

Saturday Oct. 31 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.). Come trick-or-treat in the maze!

There will also will be a costume contest for ages 0-12. Bring your own flash light for flash light admission, which is $10 per person ages 3 and up.

Starts Saturday, Oct. 1-Nov. 6 – Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Hunsader Farms 5500 County Road 675 Bradenton, FL The Pumpkin Festival includes 100+ Craft Booths, live music, live shows, pioneer trades village, hayrides, chainsaw sculptor, petting zoo, barnyard playground, juggler and a frog jumping championship.

Other attractions may have their own pricing, including pumpkins, charity pumpkin games, pony rides, corn maze scarecrow displays, homemade ice cream, farm roasted sweet corn, food galore, pumpkin pie, rock climbing wall, power jump, face painting, children’s train ride, fresh produce and a butterfly experience.

Oct. 15-16, 22 and 23 and 29-30, 2016 HydroHarvest Farms 1101 Shell Point Road E. Ruskin, FL Everyday with tons of jack-o’-lanterns, gourds, hay bales, cornstalks, and of course not-so-spooky scarecrow friends watching over the pumpkins day and night. It’s free as always and a great place to take baby’s first pumpkin patch picture. Best of all, the kids can haul the pumpkins to the barn in a wagon and out to the car. Admission: Free Opens Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (daily) Sweetfields Farm 17250 Benes Roush Road Masaryktown, FL This Fall Maze is a life-sized living labyrinth, with over five acres of challenging fun for all ages. Enjoy the hay ride, hay maze, fall maze, hay play area, picnic area, duck race, spider web maze, treehouse, story teller, free craft of the season and animal visits.

Starts Oct. 1. Weekends: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Mondays and Fridays: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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finding the cure Global collaboration for cancer treatments

By Anu Varma Panchal

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nowing that your child has been handed a diagnosis of cancer is horrible for any parent. If there’s any silver lining, it is that in Tampa Bay, pediatric cancer patients have access to state-of-the-art oncological care.

St Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is part of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), an organization comprised of more than 200 institutions across the world that work together to improve outcomes and advance research into pediatric cancers.

“COG is the largest organization devoted to pediatric cancer research,” explains Shirley SierraRivera, BSN, RN, a cancer research coordinator for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. “It sets the standard for treating pediatric cancers—you get the same, advanced treatment here as you would anywhere else in this country or in Europe.”

She explains that when patients come into St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital and receive a diagnosis of cancer, if they are eligible for an open COG treatment protocol they are offered the opportunity to participate in a study protocol. The hospital currently has 45 “open protocols,” which means cutting-edge experimental plans to treat cancer. If a patient fits the profile for the protocol, they may be enrolled in the study.

Dr. Mark Mogul, medical director of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, explains that there are many benefits to a patient to be enrolled in an open COG protocol.

“Your child is going to get the best known therapy this is available. It also gives us the ability to immediately collaborate with people all over the

country, including experts in each specific disease type.”

Frightened parents can testify that meeting Dr. Mogul is perhaps the first calming interaction since their diagnosis. “I tell parents: When [their kids] are here, they become my kids,” says Dr. Mogul. “I tell new patients, ‘You’re in the right place. This is all we do. We guarantee state-of-the-art care by being full members in the COG.’ I inform families that there is every reason for optimism because nationally we cure over 80 percent of all kids with cancer as a result of COG protocols.”

Not only does being enrolled in an experimental treatment beneficial because patients are getting access to revolutionary techniques or medications, but sometimes it guarantees access to novel agents that are not yet FDA-approved and that patients can’t have unless they’re in a study. Participating in an open protocol also helps because it obligates insurance companies to pay for care and tests that they may otherwise be able to avoid. ”COG protocols are so successful that they are becoming more and more available to young adults as well,” explains Sierra-Rivera.

“As pediatric caregivers, we have a curative, not a palliative, mindset,” explains Dr. Mogul.

“We go for the cure.”

This mindset has led to the development of a new segment of cancer patients between kids and adults (ages 13-30) called the Adolescent and Youth Adult (AYA) group. “Pediatric protocols are not only for small kids,” says Sierra-Rivera. “We [have started] enrolling young adults in pediatric protocols as well.”

Young adults treated on pediatric protocols often have higher cure rates because their treatments are more aggressive and are given with curative intent. With some protocols, such as for bone and muscle cancers, Dr. Mogul treats patients up to age 50.

“Another benefit of being a member in the COG is as new treatments come out, they are rolled out here,” Dr. Mogul says. Some of these include treatments such as antibodies directed at tumor cells that stimulate the patient’s own immune system to fight cancer, which is therapy that typically has much less side effects than conventional chemotherapy drugs.

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As well as team meetings once a week—during which time the question of opening up any protocols always comes up— Dr. Mogul also attends national COG meetings twice a year to stay up to date. And the results speak for themselves, with rising cure rates for cancers which would have seemed a hopeless death sentence 25 years ago when Dr. Mogul started practice, he says. The most dramatic results he sees are in leukemia, which he says has become very curable.

While some large hospitals such as St Jude’s Hospital for Children and Memorial Sloan Kettering do what Sierra-Rivera explains are Phase 1 studies that are more experimental, the protocols that are open at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital are usually Phase 2 or 3. These usually involve treatments that are known to have worked already and involve some tweaking (such as perhaps adding an extra drug). Currently, she has 11 patients on trials. Not only does she make all of the latest and best treatments available to them, she also collects data from these patients and puts it back into the COG pool of information, adding to the body of knowledge from which treatments are developed.

“It’s a whole new world but a lot of stuff is starting to make sense,” she says. “It’s interesting to sit and watch all these institutions from around the world get together and share. You start seeing results, patterns and trends. It’s exciting to know that the care you provided your patient is the best possible care available. It’s emotionally and mentally draining but so rewarding too.”

With pediatric cancer being so underfunded compared to adult cancer, something like COG membership is even more crucial to finding treatments and cures quickly, she explains. “That’s why COG membership is such a big deal. It’s a large world but it’s a small world when you look at the big picture.”

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n this crazy media-hungry culture where “Keeping up with the Kardashians” gets more airplay than stories about women of substance like Malala Yousafzai, it is hard to keep a handle on what our young girls are hearing.

What is it that they are looking at on the screen all the time? We need to keep a close eye on what our girls are watching. We need to make sure they know that the models on the magazines do not look that flawless and that having the right designer labels on your clothes does not make you special.

As parents raising impressionable young girls and teens, it is our job to help feed their self-esteem despite the fact that the outside world is sending them mixed messages.

Model healthy body acceptance for our daughters. If mothers are saying things like, “Does this make me look fat?” or “I was bad today because I had ice cream,” then you can bet that the kids are listening. If mom is not happy with herself, how can our kids think that they can accept themselves for who they are? Our daughters look up to us. If we stumble on our self-esteem in front of them, they end up thinking they are not good enough either. Instead of obsessing about weight or food choices in front of the kids, try and highlight the healthy choices that you make or the motto, “Everything in moderation.”

Focus on complimenting your daughter on things other than appearance and make a big deal of it. The old adage is true: Kids want attention, whether it is good, bad or ugly. Give compliments with the same energy that you do when you are punishing. Or even better, get some fill-in certificates online or at your local office supply store. Fill them in and stick them on your daughter’s door or put them on the refrigerator and make a big deal about it when you place it. Sure, your kid will think it is cheesy at first but they will love it, even if they do not admit it. Make a big deal when they do something. Kids want to please their parents. “Wow Katie! That was great. You did an amazing job on (fill in the blank here.)” It can be doing a great job on a homework assignment, taking initiative, or even being polite to someone out in public. Show her that you are paying attention. It will go a long way.

Find a skill that she feels confident in doing so she can raise the bar in all other areas of her life. When I have a child or teen in therapy struggling with self-esteem issues or problems with school, I really try and find something that child is interested in doing, such as sports, a hobby or another type of skill. For example, I had a 13-year-old in therapy who was struggling with peer pressure, which was also impacting her grades. We explored some of her interests and found that she was very interested in animals. We were able to find a local horse farm that needed help with caring for the horses. She loved it and really got into caring for the animals. She was also able to meet a lot of other people there who shared her interests. This was the boost she needed to increase her overall confidence.

Encourage your daughter to be independent. We live in a society where popular stories tell how Prince Charming came and rescued the damsel in distress. The girl gives up her life for a boy to live happily ever after. Teach your daughters that they can be self-sufficient. They do not need anyone to rescue them. They can do it all by themselves. Too often, I hear about adult women waiting for “their prince to come” or feeling that if “only the right man would come along” everything would be OK. Again, be a role model. We live in a world where women can do anything they put their mind to without a man to save them or bring it to them. Our daughters need to see that.

Finally, communicate with your kids. They want to hear from you and know that you are interested in their lives. They might seem like they are annoyed and don’t care, but they do. Girls especially need you to give them attention at home because if they do not get it from you, then they will find it somewhere else. Confident girls and teens start at home.

Dr. Melissa Bailey, PsyD is a clinical psychologist specializing in psychoeducational and autism assessment. She is the founder of Bailey Psychology Group and published author. For more information visit drmelissabailey.com.

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n 1994, the Beastie Boys released their “Ill Communication” album. It is one of the greatest albums of all time. It was groundbreaking.

The Beastie Boys were every teenage guy’s heroes back then. They epitomized the “give society the middle finger” attitude we all wanted to have. They drank too much. They cursed too much. They partied too much. They spoke out against the government and law enforcement.

They cursed. They spit. They trashed the stages they performed on and the hotel rooms they stayed in. They were the definition of cool! And “Ill Communication” was by far the apex of their musical genius. In short, it rocked.

The lyrics were once so ingrained in my memory that certain phrases inspired impromptu Beastie Boy recitals.

Whenever I heard someone say, “The phone is ringing,” I always immediately blurted out, “Oh my god. Get it together; see what’s happening.” It wasn’t just the Beastie Boys either. If someone said, “You can’t always get what you want,” I would respond in song, “And if you try sometime you find you get what you need.” Whenever I heard the word “freedom,” I would sing, “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.”

At least I used to have cool song lyrics stuck in my head on a 24/7 basis. Today, most of the “cool” and “popular” music that once filled my head has been forced out and replaced with … wait for it … wait for it … children’s music!

Today, when I hear someone say, “The phone is ringing” I never think of the Beastie Boys. Instead, I immediately blurt out, “There’s an animal in trouble!” If you have a young kid or grandchild, you know where that line comes from. To keep the rest of you up to speed, it is a song line from “The Wonder Pets,” a popular children’s show about a hamster, a turtle and a chick that rescue animals in need.

At the beginning of every show, they receive a phone call with news of an animal in distress. When the phone rings, the Wonder Pets sing, “The phone, the phone is ringing. There’s an animal in trouble! There’s an animal in trouble! There’s an animal in trouble somewhere!” This

occurs in every. Single. Episode. How many times have I heard the Beastie Boys in the past year? Probably somewhere between zero and zero. How many times have I heard the Wonder Pets song? Somewhere between a billion and a zillion times. The Beastie Boys – Mike D, MCA and Ad-Rock – have been replaced by The Wonder Pets – Linny, Tuck and Ming too!

Today, when young men and women try to discuss popular music and upcoming concerts with me, I stare blankly at them and nod my head as though I agree with everything they are saying. In truth, they might as well be speaking ancient Hebrew because I am clueless as to what they are talking about. I could not name a performer who debuted in the past year or one established performer who released a new album. However, I could sing you every word to every child’s show. I have become that guy. No, actually, I am WAAAY beyond that guy. How beyond? How much of my brain has been hijacked by children’s television show songs? I have written my own Dora the Explorer song that I sing it to Sponge Bob Square Pants’ music.

Ahem … (please whistle the music as you read these lyrics) Who lives in the forest and has a monkey?

DORA THE EXPLORA! Brown haired and brown eyed, how pretty is she?!

DORA THE EXPLORA! The map and the backpack will show her the way.

DORA THE EXPLORA! Why Boots has no pants, they never do say!

DORA THE EXPLORA! I walk around my house singing that song so much that my kids know it by heart and happily sing along while walking behind me in a spur-of-the-moment parade.

My dorkiness does not end there. I have written an entire portfolio of songs. When my youngest needs butt cream applied, I sing to the tune of the 1970s Batman television show theme song, replacing the “Batman” lyric with “butt cream” – “Na na na na na na na na na na butt cream!” When my youngest gets gassy, to the tune of “Sophisticated Lady” I sing, “Constipated baby!” And so on. Each of these songs has become a part of everyday household life to the point that I catch the children singing them to themselves at random times of the day. The Beastie Boys released new and groundbreaking music well into their older years. I, on the other hand, am making up songs about butt cream and constipation. What the heck is happening to me?! I asked that question to a friend recently and he simply said, “You are not the Beastie Boys.”

A truer statement has never been said.

To read more about what a dork Paul Guzzo is, check out his book, “The Overnight Family Man.” It is now available on Amazon.com.

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By Krista Lyons

Mastering the art of motherhood, work and community.

Jeanine McLeod, owner of Cloud 9 Studios, grew up in Florida in a family of engineers, the daughter of New Yorkers who fled to Florida after the Blizzard of ’78. A flair for mathematics took her to the University of Florida to study mechanical engineering, but even then, she was always drawn to art and design. You may know her early work: As an engineer for Motorola living in Atlanta, she designed a cellular battery used in many of their cell phones. It was while she worked for Motorola that McLeod began traveling the world and photographing what she saw.

“It was during one of these courses that I met a photographer who would forever change my life’s journey,” she says. She began taking classes, and on weekends, working with the instructor, who was a wedding photographer. “This is when I realized how much I enjoyed photographing people and not just places. When I saw the joy that capturing a memory and making someone look beautiful created, I knew this is what I needed to be doing with my life.”

In 2004, she left Atlanta and moved back here to be closer to family and the warmth.

She launched her photography studio in Wesley Chapel a year later and now spends her days balancing that work with being a mom to 9-year-old daughter Eryn and 4-month-old baby boy James. She’s also “keeping my house from looking like a tornado hit it, finding time to work out at the gym, stopping at Starbucks in the morning, spending too much time at Publix (I really should make better lists) … And of course not letting my husband feel too neglected with my busy schedule. It sounds a bit crazy, but then again, I like crazy. In a weird way it keeps me sane.” what do you think is the secret to your family's success?

My husband is extremely patient and understanding! This is no joke. As an artist and business owner, I am all over the place.

If I am not at the studio photographing, then I am out marketing, networking and doing whatever I need to hustle and get business.

This often means that I need to rely on him for help around the house, with the kids and also at the studio. We attack each day as a team and divvy up what needs to get done. The fact that we are able to figure out our weekly calendar is proof that miracles do exist. As a business owner I feel it is important to involve your family, including your children, in what you do. My daughter Eryn spends a lot

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of time with me at the studio and I give her tasks that give her responsibility and keep her engaged. This way she doesn’t view my business as something that takes me away from her but instead is something we can do together. As a result we spend more time together and she is learning the basics of running a business as well! what is your biggest fear?

My husband thinks my biggest fear is missing out on a post on Facebook. Ok, so I may be a social media addict. I can’t help that I always need to know what is going on with my friends! Does that make me addicted?

Seriously though … my biggest fear is the fear of loss. They say “if you want to learn what someone fears losing, watch what they photograph.” I photograph my children all the time. If anything ever happened to either of them you would have to lock me away. what advice would you give to other women?

Chug your coffee, eat chocolate, drink wine, wear flip flops whenever you feel like it, accept the fact you may never fit into an outfit purchased in the juniors section of Macy’s again, exercise even if you hate it, drink a ton of water, remember your friends’ birthdays and always call your mother!

If you are a mother, enjoy every moment with your children. With Eryn I don’t feel I lived in the moment and was always looking forward to the next stage. Now with James, even when I am awake with him in the middle of the night I savor the minutes because I know when I blink he will be 9 years old and she will be in college. what is your proudest moment?

This is a hard question for me. I am always pushing and moving forward, never thinking what I have achieved is good enough.

However, with my clients, each time I capture that perfect moment, that perfect expression, that perfect family connection I am filled with a feeling of success. When I see a parent proud of their child, a dad hold his baby girl, siblings who love each other, families laughing together, and moms who aren’t afraid to be in a photograph, I am proud to have created the artwork that inspired those feelings. what is your biggest achievement?

Running a successful photography studio for the past 10 years and still loving what I do! It isn’t easy owning any small business, and a

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photography studio is especially challenging. what makes you happy?

Seeing my children laugh and smile makes me happy. Knowing that through all the craziness of life and for all the mistakes I make on a daily basis, my kids are happy--that makes me happy. When the Gators win a football game, the Lighting make it to the Stanley Cup and my fantasy football team wins: That makes me happy. And of course, having a husband who loves me unconditionally, also makes me happy. how do you relax and take time for yourself?

Ha! Time for myself. I am not sure I know what that means. I honestly can’t remember the last moment I was alone. My quiet times are found when my kids and husband have gone to bed. In those rare stolen moments, I like to either read a good book or binge watch a TV series. Right now I am watching “Odd Mom Out” on Bravo. Hilarious! what kind of message would you like to give women in the area?

I am a true believer in getting involved in your community. Four years ago I became a Rotarian and am actively involved in the Wesley Chapel Rotary Club. As a Rotarian we live by the motto of Service Above Self.

Regularly volunteering to serve others gives you perspective on your own life. For women in our area I highly encourage looking in to a service club near you and find out how you can get involved. When you are given the tools to truly make an impact on the lives of those in need it will change the way you live and your priorities. what else would you like to share?

I believe the biggest struggle as a working mom is finding this mythical balance that people speak of. If you spend too much time at work you feel like you aren’t there enough for your kids. If you spend too much time with your kids then you feel you aren’t achieving your potential at work (or in the case of owning a business, you aren’t making money!). I truly believe that each woman has to find what works for her. With all of the “perfect lives” that are lived on social media it is easy to get too hard on yourself.

To feel like you are failing at everything and succeeding at nothing. STOP DOING THAT! Stop comparing your version of balance and happiness with everyone else’s. Find what works, ask for help when needed and always be true to yourself and your children.

jeanine mcleod Jeanine at her studio in Wesley Chapel, Cloud 9 Studios.

Photo by Nicole Geller, Nicole Geller Photography

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Robles Elementary School students Aiden Tisdale, Jazlyn Rily, Kelisjanae Mills and Rebecca Romelus, Robles Elementary Assistant Principal Donald Link, read.repeat. founder Chase Hartman, Robles Elementary Media Specialist Christine Mobley, read.repeat. founder Vance Tomasi and Robles Elementary Assistant Principal Beverly Bowden-Humbert.

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Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn breaking ground on Phase II of the Nehemiah Project in Sulphur Springs, which will revitalize the Sulphur Springs community and create 24 new homeownership opportunities for Tampa families.

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The faculty, teachers and staff of St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School rang in the new year with a new photo.

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Kids from all around the Bay Area got to go for the gold at MOSI and learned about the science behind the olympics.

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6-year-old Isaiah and Audiologist Greg Spirakis at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, where Isaiah got a super-hero hearing aid!

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Celebrating the end of her chemotherapy, Chloe rings out of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in true princess warrior style.

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The team from Engage Behavioral Health stopped by the 14th Annual Imagination Gala to benefit the Glazer Children’s Museum.

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Tampa mayor Bob Buckhorn with winners of this summer’s Read MyOn summer reading challenge from the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County.

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What's Happening guppyween Join the Florida Aquarium for the only time they let wild animals, ghosts and princesses roam the Aquarium—Guppyween! Trick-or-treat among over 20,000 sea creatures on Oct. 29 and 30 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m., making for the perfect family-friendly Halloween event.

Entertainment and treats will be provided, so come dressed in your best costume! Become an Aquarium Member and get in free. Admission is only $10 for kids in costume and regular admission pricing for adults and kids 12 and older. FlAquarium.org

Creatures of the Night at Tampa's Lowry park Zoo Hoot, howl and hangout in the perfect place for kids of all ages and grownups to celebrate Halloween at the all-new Creatures of the Night. There is no telling what wild encounters you will find in the Zoo after dark and you enter immersive themed areas with startling surprises all around. Fall for a spooktacular Jack-O-Lantern display, and then creep into the weird world of bugs in a distinctive insect encounter. Up-close animal interactions and themed dining opportunities provide entertaining sanctuaries for the entire family. And, there is even a trickor-treat place set aside just for little “boos” and “ghouls.” LowryParkZoo.org

tampa bay history center a night at the museum As the museum winds down, exhibits come alive! Catch pirates, explorers, pioneer women, and even the Ghostbusters sneaking around the galleries during A Night at the Museum, Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Tampa Bay History Center. Families are invited to haunt the History Center while they trick or treat their way through our hands-on exhibits and snag candy from historical figures come to life. A Night at the Museum will also include a costume contest for prizes, crafts and games for kids. Trick-or-Treaters can haunt the History Center from either 3:00-4:30 p.m. or 5:00-6:30 p.m. TampaBayHistoryCenter.org

usf women in leadership philanthropy symposium The 11th Annual Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Fall Symposium celebrates women who are transformational leaders through their volunteer, professional and philanthropic contributions. This half-day event (which has sold out since 2013) includes a networking breakfast, concurrent sessions and a dynamic lunchtime keynote address by New York Times bestselling author and Peabody, Emmy and DuPont Award-winning television journalist Claire Shipman. It is all happening on Thursday, Oct. 6 at the Hilton Tampa Downtown.

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panera bread is going pink On Friday, Oct. 7, 24 participating Panera bakery-cafes in the Tampa Bay-area will donate 100% of the proceeds from each Pink Ribbon Bagel sold to Moffitt Cancer Center. Additionally, all proceeds collected in the Operation Dough-Nation Community Breadboxes™ throughout the entire month of October will benefit Moffitt Cancer Center. Shaped in the form of the iconic pink ribbon, the Pink Ribbon Bagel features cherry chips, dried cherries and cranberries, vanilla, honey and brown sugar, and is baked fresh each morning by Panera’s bakers at each bakery-cafe. Panera-Tampa.com

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Tampa prep Shares First Look at 4 Million Dollar renovation In August, Tampa Prep unveiled the 47,000-ft. renovation of its Upper School at a Sneak Peek event for donors who funded the project. Attendees convened in Mitchell Lobby to hear from several school representatives before exploring the three-story, tech-forward space following its renovation which began in May 2016.

During the sneak peak, guests explored the new Smith Arts Wing, featuring a full video production suite with two studios, rehearsal rooms for student recording and other custom components. In the Fredlake Humanities Wing, donors saw the benefits of study nooks for small group collaboration and the strategic use of sound, light and technology in the Active Learning Environment (ALE) classrooms. In an ALE, multiple projectors and movable furniture provide a front-row seat for every student. Guests commented on the thoughtful design of each common space and the technology tutorials by teachers and staff. Teachers demonstrated how student iPads can be integrated into the lessons and multiple screens in the room can show the same information so everyone in the room can see clearly. People commented on the technological aspects on every floor in the Upper School and said the new space was impressive. With completion of the renovation, Tampa Prep becomes one of the few schools in the nation to boast Active Learning Environments in Middle School and Upper School classrooms. The final phase of the expansion will outfit science labs and lecture halls with custom educational technology. Though this final portion of the project is still in the design phase, plans include adding a new building on campus and moving the current administrative offices and science labs into that building. The current administrative offices would then be transformed into new lecture halls and expanded common areas.

Swim Safety Is Coming to a Neighborhood Near You Enrolling her two kids in swim lessons has been a challenge for Barbara Colon. “We have tried in the past and it’s been very, very difficult with the schedules,” she says. When Colon learned about the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County’s Mobile Water Safety Team, she signed up right away. The Tampa Y is the leading partner of the program and provides free swim lessons in neighborhood pools – including Colon’s Wimauma residence. “We live in the neighborhood and it was the perfect schedule because I work in the evenings and the summer time slot was just ideal and they come to us so it’s very, very easy,” she says. “If coming to our facilities is a barrier, then we are going to take the barrier away,” says Tampa Y Aquatics Executive Amanda Walker. “We are going to come to your neighborhood, where you live, to make sure this program, mobile lessons and water safety education is available for children, parents and caretakers to take away those barriers.”

For five consecutive days, Y swim instructors worked with Colon’s 6-year-old son and 9-yearold daughter, Alexa. “I have been practicing floating and how to breathe underwater,” Alexa says. “If I accidentally go to the deep side I will know how to float.” In addition to swim lessons, the Mobile Water Safety Team provides free water safety courses and CPR training thanks to other partners including St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Brandon Sports and Aquatic Center, the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation and Hillsborough County Fire Rescue.

Since the mobile program began, the team has taught more than 350 kids to swim at 14 different sites. For more information about the Tampa Metropolitan YMCA program, contact ginger.upshaw@tampaymca.org.

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Pee Wee Artists Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Bring your young Picassos to the John Crawford Art Education Station at the SouthShore Regional Library in Ruskin. The art instructor will lead students in an art project to take home which celebrates Hispanic Heritage.

Artists ages 3-5 must have an adult present. Space limited with registration required at the information desk or by calling 813-273-3652.

oct. 8, 9:30-11 a.m.

Music Makers Sign up your young aspiring musician in a free workshop designed to introduce the sounds of various musical instruments at the Florida Academy of Performing Arts located onsite at Music Showcase in Brandon.

Students can strum a guitar or sound the trumpet in this interactive class designed for ages three and older. faopa. org

oct. 9- 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Fall Family & Friends Field Day Pack up the family for a fun afternoon at Pepin Stadium on the University of Tampa campus as Tampa Jewish Family Services hosts this annual benefit. Day includes family-friendly races and activities. tjfs.org

oct. 19, 11:30 a.m.

Lunch & Learn: Command Your Schedule Get tips for getting better control over your day and organizing time optimally as part of this helpful workshop series hosted by The Centre in Hyde Park. Clutter Coach Sharon Toston shares valuable strategies about keeping balance, breaking down projects to get the job done and dealing with procrastination. Cost is $5 members and $10 non-members. thecentre.org

oct. 22, 10:15 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Family Heritage Festival Bring the whole family to John F. Germany Public Library in downtown Tampa Bay for this second annual event.

Hear presentations from nationally known genealogy experts, catch a demonstration about care of family photographs, take part in a Q&A with local lineage, history and genealogy societies. hcplc.org

oct. 25, 6 p.m.

St. John’s Open House Attend an admissions open house at St. John’s Primary School in Hyde Park. Get questions answered and learn more about the school’s various programs. To schedule a tour, call the admissions office at 813-600-4348. stjohnseagles.org

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"Sport for the Mind" Descends upon Tampa Bay ROBOTICON Tampa Bay 2016 arrives at the USF Sun Dome on Saturday, Oct. 8. Over 800 students from around Tampa Bay and Florida are expected to learn while they play, and show guests this exciting “Sport for the Mind.” ROBOTICON Tampa Bay runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and is free to the public with advance registration available at sundomearena.com.

With support from the University of South Florida, ROBOTICON Tampa Bay offers area robotics enthusiasts a full scale FIRST® Robotics Competition event with FIRST® LEGO League Jr., FIRST® LEGO League, and FIRST® Tech Challenge combined with an Innovation Fair, workshops and industry exhibits. Guests will be able to tour Team Pits to see team members working on their robots and visit vendors and organizations while learning about technical, math and science career and college opportunities.

FIRST® is an international nonprofit K-12 STEM education program that uses robot challenges to build science and technology skills and interests. Created by inventor Dean Kamen more than 25 years ago to help nurture future science and technology leaders, FIRST® is mentorbased, character-driven and developed to inspire self-confidence, leadership and life skills in participating students. In Florida, FIRST® serves over 10,000 students statewide. With support from a comprehensive network of Fortune 500 corporations, educational and professional institutions, foundations and individuals, FIRST® provides nearly $30 million in college scholarships. To sign up or learn more about ROBOTICON Tampa Bay, go to sundomearena. com. For more information about the FIRST® program in Florida, visit flfirst.org.

Florida Hospital Tampa Delivers Classes for the Whole Family Each month, Florida Hospital Tampa offers a diverse lineup of educational events covering a broad variety of health topics. For October, families and expectant parents can take part in a number of classes and workshops focused on specific childcare topics.

Expectant moms can take part in an Understanding Birth eClass on Saturday, Oct. 1, a unique online learning experience to prepare mom for her upcoming birth but taken at a time and place convenient for her. Both mom and dad can arm themselves with all the information they need in Baby Care Basics on Saturday, Oct. 29.

Get the whole family armed and ready with lifesaving emergency response information by enrolling in Infant & Child CPR on Wednesday, Oct. 12 and Wednesday, Oct. 26. Once baby arrives, Mom also can get the additional support she needs through group opportunities with Mom and Baby Support Group Wednesday, Oct. 12 and a Breastfeeding Support Group on Thursday, Oct. 13.

To get full class details and cost information, or to register for these or any other classes at Florida Hospital Tampa, visit floridahospital.com/tampa/events.

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dates: oct. 1 and 15, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Fall Community Garage Sales Clear out the garage or attic and sell unwanted items or browse sales in area neighborhoods. The Westchase Community hosts its community garage sale Saturday, Oct.1, and Northdale Civic Association coordinates its community’s sale Saturday, Oct.15. To participate or get more information, go to wetchasewca.com or northdale. org, respectively.

oct. 2, 12:30-3 p.m.

Children’s Drive-In Movie: Hotel Transylvania 2 Take the kids to New Tampa Regional Library where they will get to experience their own unique drive-in movie experience. Kids in grades K-5 get to build and decorate their own cars from cardboard boxes. Then, participants get to enjoy refreshments from their cars as they watch “Hotel Transylvania 2.” Film is rated PG with a running time of 89 minutes. For information, call 813-273-3652.

oct. 5, 8:30 a.m.

Corbett Prep Open House Ask questions and tour the campus at Corbett Preparatory School of IDS. Gather information about the school’s academic curriculum and visual and performing arts programs for grades PreK3-8. corbettprep.com

oct. 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

North Tampa Market at the Carrollwood Cultural Center Shop vendors for handcrafted goods, fresh foods and organic products at this monthly event at Carrollwood Cultural Center. Browse the Kids Market while enjoying live music. Free admission. tampabaymarkets.com

oct. 9, 1 p.m.

Carrollwood Day School Open House Meet faculty and learn about the programs and activities available for students on the school’s Bearss Avenue Campus at Carrollwood Day School, an International Baccalaureate World School Preschool. Parents of middle and high school students should RSVP at http://budurl. com/CDSRSVP16. carrollwooddayschool.org.

nov. 4-6 & 11-13 Into the Woods New Tampa Players, in collaboration with the University Area Community Development Corporation, presents “Into the Woods.” The musical follows a baker and his wife, Cinderella, a witch and Jack and the Bean Stalk as they embark on a journey for what they need the most.

Tickets available online. newtampaplayers.org

NEW TAMPA PLAYERS presents

Rediscover...

IN COLLABORATION WITH UNIVERSITY AREA CDC

Life. Worth. Living.

Book by James Lapine Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

DIRECTION AND MUSICAL DIRECTION

BY G. FRANK MEEKINS CHOREOGRAPHY BY JARRETT W. KOSKI

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Great Explorations offers Bit of Madness at This Year's Gala Great Explorations Children’s Museum in St. Petersburg holds its key fundraiser Great Extravaganza 2016: The Mad Hatter’s Ball Saturday, Oct. 8. The event runs 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Coliseum located at 535 4th Avenue N. in St. Pete. The museum promises an enchanting evening tied to the beloved Alice in Wonderland character and asks guest to indulge themselves in wacky and whimsical attire and hats in the spirit.

Tickets are $100 for general admission at 7 p.m. and $150 for VIP, which includes early entrance at 5:30 p.m. as well as passed hors d’oeuvres from Stillwaters and signature cocktails by Mandarin Hide. All guests can enjoy a night of live music, magical entertainment, casino tables, tasty food and drinks, and live and silent auctions for exciting items, including a Tuscan Villa Raffle offering its winner the opportunity to stay in a villa in the Tuscan countryside and win a $1,000 travel gift card.

Proceeds from The Great Extravaganza, a key fundraiser for the museum since 1997, provide critical funding for educational programming and outreach efforts. Last year, Great Explorations donated $750,000 worth of in-kind services to the families and children of St. Pete through free field trips, free museum access to underserved families and non-profit community groups, free/discounted events for children with special needs and outreaches at community festivals and local schools.

“Overall, our main objective is to be a place where ALL kids can learn and play, regardless of varying abilities or economic status,” says Shannon Sloan, Marketing Director for Great Explorations Children’s Museum.

Tickets can be purchased in the Great Explorations gift shop or online at eventbrite.com/e/ great-extravaganza-2016-madhatters-ball-tickets-25725570875.

New Contest Seeks to Capture Largo at Its Finest The City of Largo invites photographers of all ages and skill levels to capture Largo through their eyes as part of the City’s “Largo, Our Hometown” photo contest. Both amateur and professional photographers are asked to capture the essence of Largo through the city’s signature places and activities from parks, sports and leisure to the arts, shopping and dining.

The contest, which launched Aug. 26, will close at midnight Oct. 3, with winners notified on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The City has set out to crown one first place winner and two runnersup. Winning photos may be featured on Largo’s website and other marketing materials. First, second and third place winners will be awarded a $100, $50 and $25 gift card to Amazon. com.

All photos will be judged on originality, technical excellence, composition, artistic merit and overall impact, and must be shot within City of Largo city limits. Photographers should submit high-resolution photos (300dpi) with a minimum of 1600x1200 pixels and saved as a maximum quality .jpg file. Registration is free, and participants may submit multiple photo entries for more chances to win but each entry should be submitted separately by email to photos@largo.com. For additional information and guidelines, visit largo.com.

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dates: oct. 1, 7 a.m.

Run, Walk, Rally Against Bullying 2016 Lace up the sneakers in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month at this event that starts and finishes at The Greater Ridgecrest Y in Largo. Morning offers 5K Run and 1-Mile Kids’ Dash. Cost is $15 adults and $10 per child.

727-559-0500.

oct. 13 and 27, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Wee-Time at Weedon Register the little ones for a chance to explore the natural and cultural world as part of this monthly program for kids ages 3-5 at Weedon Island Preserve in St. Pete.

Children experience storytelling and hands-on activities connecting them to their environment. Free with advance registration weedonislandpreserve.eventbrite.com

oct. 15, 1-11 p.m.

Gulfport Peace, Love & Women Music Festival Gather friends for an all-day musical event at Casino Ballroom in Gulfport. Hear from headliner Wendy Rich and the Soul Shakers and more than a dozen accomplished local women performers. Proceeds benefit the Sonia Plotnick Health Fund and CASA. gulfportwomensmusic. com.

oct. 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Safe Sitter Sign up kids ages 11-14 for this class building life-saving babysitting skills to be held at Safety Harbor Recreation Center. Class includes games and role-playing exercises, as well as opportunity for young students to practice CPR and choking rescue on manikins. Cost is $55. allkids.org/ ecc.

oct. 22, 11 a.m.

Dog Loves Books See the New York Times best seller by Louise Yates come to life in a new musical at Largo Cultural Center. Meet a charming dog who loves everything about books so much that he decides to open his own bookstore. Tickets are $8.50 adults and $7.50 children with a $26 family 4-pack available. largoarts.com

oct. 30, noon Superheroes, Magic & More Attend a special fundraiser honoring local heroes at The Palladium at St. Petersburg College in St. Pete. International Chrysalis Art and Music Education Inc. presents this inspiring program featuring a variety of guest speakers, comedians, magicians and other special guests. Proceeds will benefit Women with Purpose. Tickets are $21 reserved and $15 general admission. mypalladium.org

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Box Car race returns to Clearwater The Achieva Box Car Rally, one of the biggest annual community events in downtown Clearwater, returns for a seventh year Saturday, Oct. 22, and is projected to raise thousands of dollars for Pinellas County Schools. Individual and school-sponsored teams can register through Oct. 20 and begin building their gravity-powered race cars.

The event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is free to watch and draws more than 2,500 spectators to the Cleveland Street District for a day filled with nearly 300 heats and races across six different race classes, including a Pee Wee class for ages 7-12 and Teen class for ages 13-17. Participants are also divided by box car construction divisions with a Homemade division for those who build their own shell from scratch but may purchase the axle and wheels, and the All-American Soap Box Derby style division for competitors whose car was built following guidelines of the All-American Soap Box Derby.

The day also includes live entertainment, food trucks, a kids’ carnival zone and more. Achieva Credit Union is again this year’s main sponsor for an event which has raised more than $150,000 so far in direct grants to Pinellas County classrooms, administered through the Achieva Foundation, a 501(c)3 Corporation. Registration costs $50 per team and $35 per school-sponsored team. To register and to learn more about the race, go to achievaboxcar. com.

Forest Lakes Teacher Named Among Nation's Best Recently, President Obama named 213 mathematics and science teachers as recipients of the prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Among the honored educators was teacher Janet Acerra of Forest Lakes Elementary School in Oldsmar. She is joined by awardees who represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Territories, and the Department of Defense Education Activity schools and was scheduled to receive her award at a ceremony in Washington, DC Sept. 8. The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching is awarded to outstanding K-12 science and mathematics teachers from across the country. The winners are selected by a panel of distinguished scientists, mathematicians and educators following an initial selection process at the state level. Winners of this Presidential honor receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation to be used at their discretion, and are invited to Washington, DC, for an awards ceremony as well as educational and celebratory events and visits with members of the Administration.

“The recipients of this award are integral to ensuring our students are equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are vital to our Nation’s success,” President Obama said. “As the United States continues to lead the way in the innovation that is shaping our future, these excellent teachers are preparing students from all corners of the country with the science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills that help keep us on the cuttingedge.”

Acerra is an alumna and adjunct faculty member of USF St. Petersburg’s College of Education, and was a previous finalist for the award both in 2010 and 2014. She teaches fifth grade at Forest Lakes Elementary.

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dates: oct. 4 and 27, various times Managing Motherhood Take part in this monthly event created for new moms and held at two Pinellas locations, Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor and Morton Plant Hospital’s Powell Pavilion in Clearwater. Join others new to motherhood as they discuss challenges and emotional changes. Free. baycare.org/events.

oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Book Time at Brooker Bring your preschooler to a unique program that integrates crafts and other hands-on activities with readaloud stories about nature at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center in Tarpon Springs. 3-5. brookercreekpreserve.org

oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28, at dark Films in the Park Pack up the kids and head to downtown Dunedin’s Pioneer Park for a movie under the stars as part of this Dunedin Parks and Recreation event. This month, see “Little Giants” (Oct. 7), “Cinderella” (Oct. 14), “Hotel Transylvania” (Oct. 21) and “The Book of Life” (Oct. 28).

Free. For more information, call 727-812-4530

oct. 11-Nov. 11, 7-8 p.m.

Latin Dance Lessons Learn the basics of Argentine Tango in this series of classes being taught by award-winning instructor Jairo Garcia at Heritage Museum in Tarpon Springs. Admission is $10 per lesson or $35 for a 4-week package. Participants can follow it up by enrolling in an additional 4-week series Latin Rhythms to run Nov. 15 through Dec. 6. Class is limited to 30. To register, call 727-942-5605.

oct. 15, 8:30-10:30 a.m.

Super Hero 5K Walk, Run & Stroller Roll Make a difference in the life of an abused or neglected child by participating in this second annual event for all ages held along downtown Safety Harbor’s Main Street.

Fundraiser benefits the Guardian ad Litem Foundation of Tampa Bay. Cost is $20-$30. 727-464-6528.

oct. 23, 1 p.m.

St. Paul’s Open House Join other families with students interested in the New Early Learning Center (ages 2 months to 36 months) or the New High-Tech Middle School (grades 6-8) at this informative event. Learn about curriculum and class structure and tour the facilities. For more information, go to saintpauls.edu.

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Photo by Nicole Geller Photography

Medical Center Brings 3D Mammography to Trinity Medical Center of Trinity recently announced that its facility now offers Genius™ 3D MAMMOGRAPHY™ exams, developed by Hologic, Inc. Genius exams utilize advanced breast tomosynthesis technology and have been clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancer and reduce the number of patients asked to return for additional testing.

During conventional 2D mammography, overlapping tissue can lead to smaller breast cancers being missed or normal tissue appearing abnormal which then requires patients to return for unnecessary callbacks. A Genius exam includes a three-dimensional method of imaging that can greatly reduce this tissue overlap effect.

“This is another indication that we at Medical Center of Trinity are committed to bringing the very latest in diagnostic imaging capabilities to our community,” says Albert Chang, MD, PhD, a radiologist at Medical Center of Trinity. 3D MAMMOGRAPHY is recommended for women of all ages and breast densities and can allow radiologists to better pinpoint the size, shape and location of abnormalities, ultimately leading to better detection and greater peace of mind for patients. The Medical Center of Trinity’s decision to add the mammography option has been well received by some members of the local medical community. “I am particularly pleased to learn that Medical Center of Trinity is now offering this option. As a surgeon, early detection is always the best case scenario,” says Alene Wright, MD, breast surgeon.

School Board Welcomes Names for New pasco Schools The District School Board of Pasco County is accepting suggestions from the community for the names of two schools that are scheduled to open in August 2017. All suggested names must be submitted by Saturday, Oct. 1 for consideration. Elementary B is located in the Bexley Ranch subdivision, north of State Road 54 and east of the Suncoast Parkway. High School GGG is located on Old Pasco Road in Wesley Chapel.

Pasco School Board policy encourages community members, educators and students to provide suggestions for school names. The Board prefers to name schools after the general location, features of the area or historical information about the school’s location, and the suggested name must be descriptive and brief.

If submitting the name of an individual, the name should be of a person of prominence recognized for his or her outstanding civic or educational contribution. The Board will only consider naming a school after an elected official or School Board employee if he or she has been deceased for two or more years or left public office or employment in the district two or more years ago. Once adopted by the Board, the name is considered permanent unless the facility or its use changes.

Submit your suggestions with a brief explanation for each school name with a separate submission per suggestion to dhebert@pasco.k12.fl.us, and type “Elementary B” or “High School GGG” in the subject line. Submissions also can be faxed to 813-794-2716, or mailed to Deborah Hebert, Pasco County schools, Communications & Government Relations Dept., 7227 Land O Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638.

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dates: oct. 1 and 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Fresh Market at Shops at Wiregrass Browse more than 80 vendors of locally grown produce, plants, herbs, flowers and eco-friendly products at this free, open-air event hosted by Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. View work by local artists and listen to live music as you shop. tampabaymarkets.com

oct. 4, 6-8:30 p.m.

National Night Out Meet local members of fire rescue and law enforcement when the Pasco Sheriff’s Office leads a special evening about neighborhood safety awareness at Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. Night will include kids’ activities, safety information and fire rescue and law enforcement vehicles on display. shopsatwiregrass.com

oct. 8, 11 a.m.

DC Country Jam 2016 Come out for a fun, family-friendly musical celebration at Pasco County Fairgrounds in Dade City. Catch performances by a variety of country artists and enjoy food, auctions and more. Tickets are $10 adults and free for children ages 7 and younger. Proceeds benefit the Pasco Middle School and Pasco High School Bands to fund new musical instruments. facebook.com/ events/1030019270373542/

oct. 8, 2-3 p.m.

Children’s Craft Corner Bring the kids grades K-3 to New River Library in Zephyrhills for a fun arts and crafts activity sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information, call 813-788-6375.

oct. 12, 9:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Free Car Seat Inspection in Trinity Get valuable tips on proper installation of a car seat and a thorough check of your own seat placement courtesy of Safe Kids of Tampa and Pediatric Associates Tampa at their Trinity office. Call 813-443-3074 to schedule a free appointment. patampabay.com

oct. 18, 5-7 p.m.

Girls Night Out Gather the important women in your life for a special, interactive and fun event for women of all ages at the Medical Center of Trinity. Guests will get to visit with physicians and clinical experts, shop with specialty retailers and enjoy samples from area restaurants. Reservations are required at 727-834-5630. RSVP by Oct. 15. medicalcentertrinity.com

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WHH Center for Behavioral Health to Serve polk Schools Winter Haven Hospital’s Center for Behavioral Health (CBH) announced that it has been contracted by the Polk County School Board to provide school-based mental health services.

Pending future negotiations, the contract will allow for CBH’s team of certified mental health therapists to visit more than 100 Polk County schools and provide mental health services to approximately 1,400 students in the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) program.

Therapists work closely with the school administrative staff and each ESE teacher and review each child’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) to recommend mental health treatment.

Individual and group therapy is available for students that have an IEP if the IEP team agrees that a child’s success would benefit from mental health services.

For school children that are not fluent in English, the Center for Behavioral Health offers bilingual school-based therapists. The other languages that CBH therapists speak include Creole, French and Spanish.

“We are honored to partner with the Polk County School Board to provide school-based mental health services,” says Teresa Even, manager of behavioral health services at Winter Haven Hospital’s Center for Behavioral Health. “We have provided mental health services for children and adults for more than 37 years, and were the nation’s first Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center in response to the Mental Health Services Act of 1964.”

For more information about the Center for Behavioral Health’s School-based Mental Health Services, call 863-293-1121, ext. 6764.

Firefighter Fridays Shine Spotlight on Fire prevention Week Firefighter Fridays at LEGOLAND Florida return this month in conjunction with the National Fire Protection Association. Families can kick off NFPA’s Fire Prevention Week at the Winter Haven park Friday, Oct. 7 with fun, educational activities that teach kids the importance of fire safety. Every Friday during the month, guests can also meet some of the real-life firefighters who help keep Polk County safe.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years” and represents the final year of the NFPA’s three-year effort to educate the public about basic, essential elements of smoke alarm safety. During the campaign, the association has focused on conveying three key messages: Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years; homeowners should know how old the smoke alarms are in their home; and homeowners should check the date of manufacture on the back of the alarm to determine how old their smoke alarms are and replace any 10 years from that date.

Children can take part in Firefighter Fridays Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28. To learn more about fire safety, visit firepreventionweek.org. For park information, go to legolandflorida.com.

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dates: Through Nov. 6 Very Special Arts Student Exhibition See an exhibition highlighting the work of gifted students and students with emotional, physical or cognitive challenges enrolled in Polk County Schools on display in the Student Gallery at Polk Museum of Art in Lakeland.

Artwork selected for the exhibition represents a wide variety of media and techniques. polkmuseumofart.org

oct. 1, 5:30-9 p.m.

Empty Bowls Gala Show your support for the Agape Food Bank and its mission to end childhood hunger in the community by attending this benefit hosted by Regal Lakeland. Evening features delicious food and local entertainment, as well as a silent auction and a live auction of one-of-a-kind bowls designed by local and national celebrities. Tickets are $75 each. For information, call 863-686-7153, ext.

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oct. 15, 7-9 p.m.

Young Musician Series Enjoy the sounds of the area’s most talented young performers as they take part in this second annual live music series hosted by Gram Parsons Derry Down in downtown Winter Haven. For an updated list of participating musicians, go to mainstreetwh.com.

oct. 15-16, various times ROOTSTOCK Plant & Garden Festival Browse over 40 vendors from across the state offering a variety of plants for sale. Sample healthy cuisine and listen to live music as part of this two-day event hosted

by Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales. Guests can admire the Garden’s seasonal foliage as they shop and take part in family activities in the Hammock Hollow Children’s Garden. boktowergardens.org

oct. 21, 6:30-9 p.m.

Free Family Movie Night Pack up the family and head to James P. Austin III Community Center in Lake Wales for a fun night at the movies every month on the third Friday. Free. For movie titles and other information, call 863-678-4182 ext. 270.

oct. 29-30, various times FSC Dance: Fall into Dance 2016 Attend this debut event hosted by Florida Southern College highlighting an eclectic array of choreography by school faculty and guest artists in the college’s Branscomb Auditorium. Show features performances from students. Tickets are $18 adults and $9 students. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. flsouthern.edu/visitors/festival-of-fine-arts.aspx

october Events org Everyone

2nd Annual Tampa Bay Kids Expo

Oct. 2, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Bring the whole family for a fun day of exhibits, educational displays and interactive activity zones as this event returns to the Bay area at the Event Factory in Tampa. Learn about products and services focused on health and wellness, education, safety, special needs and other family-relevant topics. Enjoy free entertainment including bounce houses, video game truck, face painting, storytime and more. Free admission and parking. tampabaykidsexpo.eventbrite.com Everyone

Straz Center open House party

e v e n t s & f e s t i va l s pay for a Day, rest of Year FrEE at MoSI

All Month Explore MOSI’s 450 hands-on exhibits by paying for admission one visit and returning for free for the rest of 2016. A regularly priced MOSI general admission entitles guests to a new Discovery Passport, giving free unlimited admission to MOSI exhibits through the end of 2016 with some restrictions and blackout dates that apply. mosi.org Everyone

Idea Zone at MoSI

All Month Become the ultimate extraterrestrial engineer as you build out-of-this-world inventions as part of this month’s Idea Zone theme, Space Inventors, at Tampa’s MOSI. Idea Zone activities are included with admission. mosi. org Everyone

Tampa Bay's Dancing with the Stars

Oct. 1, 6 p.m.

Cheer for your favorite local celebrities as they take to the dance floor for this popular fundraiser at the TPepin’s Hospitality Centre in Tampa. This year’s theme is Enchanted Garden with black-tie/formal attire recommended. Tickets are $250 each. Proceeds benefit Julie Weintraub’s Hands Across the Bay. Voting ends Sept. 30 at 11:59 p.m. handsacrossthebay.org Moms, Dads

20th Annual Fundraiser Gala for the Largo Cultural Center Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Join the Suncoast Performing Arts Foundation as it celebrates 20 years of the Largo Cultural Center in this special black-tie gala for the center. Night begins with a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by a full-course dinner and dancing to the TomKats Jazz Orchestra. Tickets are $150 each. largoarts.com Moms,

Dads

Member Morning at Glazer Children's Museum

Oct. 2, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Spend the morning enjoying members-only access to the Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa the first Sunday of every month. Invite other family members to join (up to five guests at no charge; must include an adult).

Current member’s family can buy a membership for 20 percent off regular price that day only. glazermuseum.

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Vinoy Park waterfront. Join a team or start your own and collect donations for the SPCA Tampa Bay. petwalk. org Everyone

An Afternoon with an Astronaut Oct. 8, noon and 3 p.m.

Learn about the rescue of the Hubble Space Telescope from the only person to fly on all five space shuttles, Astronaut Story Musgrave, at MOSI in Tampa. Then experience the IMAX® film “Hubble.” Tickets are $10 members and $15 general admission. Guests can also attend a special meet-and-greet and talk one-on-one with the astronaut with the add-on ticket option for an additional $15. mosi.org 7 & Older

Oct. 2, 1-4 p.m.

Come out for a special open house at the Straz Center in downtown Tampa. Afternoon is full of free events, performances, food and drink specials and hands-on activities for the whole family. Visitors can take backstage tours, check out the National Sculpture Society’s Performance in Sculpture Exhibit, see dance demonstrations and classes from Simone Salsa and more. strazcenter.org Everyone

Minecraft Mania

Children's Board Free Tuesday at Glazer Children's Museum

Oct. 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Turn Hillsborough County’s Oct. 10 Day Off into a fun day at MOSI camp. Kids can build and launch high-flying rockets using everyday materials, learn the chemistry of fireworks and show off their creativity during a space challenge. Program fee is $26 members and $35 general admission. mosi.org 4-10

Oct. 4. noon-7 p.m.

Enjoy this free admission promotion at Glazer Children’s Museum presented by The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County the first Tuesday of every month.

This month’s character appearance includes Peg+Cat. Adults must be accompanied by a child and vice versa. glazermuseum.org Everyone

Manufacturing Day at MoSI

Oct. 7, All Day Stop in the Idea Zone at Tampa’s MOSI and discover how things get built in hands-on factory activities as part of the national celebration of manufacturing for all ages. mosi.org Everyone

Annual Brews by the Bay Beer and Food Festival

Oct. 7, 8-11 p.m.

Make a splash at The Florida Aquarium at this annual fundraiser with endless beers, delicious food from local restaurants and a sea of live entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Aquarium’s conservation, education and animal rescue and rehabilitation programs. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 on the day of the event. VIP tickets are $75. flaquarium.org/brewsbythebay Moms,

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Tampa Bay Dragon Boat Classic

Oct. 8, time TBA Root for your favorite team or sign up to participate in this charitable dragon boat event at Cotanchobee Park in downtown Tampa. Racing will take place on the Garrison Channel on a 400m fully buoyed race course with all teams participating in three rounds. Proceeds benefit Gigi’s Playhouse. tampabaydragonboatclassic. com Moms, Dads

SpCA Tampa Bay petWalk

Oct. 8, 8:30 a.m. - noon Bring the whole family, including those of the fourlegged variety for this annual benefit walk along the

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Make friends, discover new secrets and tricks and learn how to become a Minecraft designer, adventurer and master while exploring customized worlds and scenarios. Program fee is $15 members and $20 general admission. mosi.org 7-12

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Developmental Checkups at Glazer Children's Museum

Oct. 11, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Meet with a child development expert who will review and discuss your children’s development (for children up to 36 months) as part of a special museum partnership between Glazer Children’s Museum, Champions for Children and Baby Bungalow. Preregistration is required and checkups included with general admission or membership. A caregiver must accompany child. Checkups take 15-30 minutes. To learn more, contact Kerry Falwell at kfalwell@glazermuseum. org. Everyone

Bob the Builder Workshop

Oct. 13, 10:30-11 a.m.

Check out this special multi-media, STEM-based learning activity brought to the Glazer Children’s Museum by WUSF. Kids can attend a special workshop and take part in fun activities, included with museum admission. Each workshop requires registration and one caregiver present with each child participant. glazermuseum.org 4-5

Developmental Screenings

Oct. 21 Bring the children for free health screenings for infants, toddlers and preschool courtesy of a program sponsored by Early Childhood Council and Children’s Board of Hillsborough County. Screenings assess vision, hearing, speech, language, behavior and overall development and are available at a different site each month. In October, the host is Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 16650 U.S. Hwy. 301 S. in Wimauma.

Schedule an appointment at 813-837-7723. Newborn - 5

Twinkle Time

Mind over Matter

Oct. 22, 2 p.m.

Catch the bilingual pop artist for kids when she brings her unique fusion of education, language, arts and pop culture to Ferguson Hall inside Straz Center. Tickets are $12.50. strazcenter.org 3-8

Through Oct. 22, various times See this latest exhibition celebrating wood and fiber and the unexpected ways artists can manipulate the materials into something more while it is on display at Florida CraftArt Gallery in St. Petersburg. floridacraftart. org Everyone

Tuxes & Tails

Oct. 22, 5:30-11 p.m.

Don your finest for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay’s signature black-tie gala with this year’s Arabian Nights theme at the Tampa Convention Center. Take part in live and silent auctions, a cocktail hour with complimentary wine and beer, dinner and dessert, live entertainment featuring adoptable pets, after party and a cigar bar.

Tickets are $150 each. tuxesandtailstampa.com Moms,

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National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Cosmic Collisions and Dinosaurs

Oct. 23, 12:30-3 p.m.

Hear Dr. Adriana Ocampo, a NASA planetary geologist and 2016 National Hispanic Scientist of the Year, take audience members back 66 million years to the end of the dinosaurs as part of this special MOSI event. Learn how she discovered the crater from the asteroid that likely caused the catastrophe, then see the IMAX® film “Dinosaurs Live!” Tickets are $10 members and $15 general admission. mosi.org 8 & Older

Gift of peace Lunch

Oct. 26, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Attend this annual benefit lunch for The Spring of Tampa Bay being hosted by the Tampa Convention Center in downtown Tampa. Show your support and learn more about services being offered through the nonprofit to support victims and families impacted by domestic violence. thespring.org Moms, Dads

Dream Walk to Benefit Children's Dream Fund Oct. 29, 11 a.m.

Walk a mile with friends and make a dream come true as part of this fundraiser walk at Hunsader Farms in Bradenton during its annual Pumpkin Festival.

Registration is at 9 a.m., walk begins at 11 a.m. with Walk Celebration at 1 p.m. During the walk, participants can visit vendor booths, purchase raffle tickets, bid on silent auction items and get their face painted. childrensdreamfund.org Everyone

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spECIAL NEEDS SMG Special Needs Screening: Storks

Oct. 1, 11 a.m.

See a special showing of the new animated film featuring the voice talents of Andy Samberg, Jennifer Aniston and Ty Burrell in a sensory-friendly environment at Studio Movie Grill at Tampa’s University Mall.

Screenings feature low sound and lights. Rated PG. studiomoviegrill.com 8 & Older

Family Support Group

Oct. 4, 6:30-7:30 a.m.

Join other parents of special needs kids at this monthly support group hosted by Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Child Development and Rehabilitation Center in St. Pete. RSVP at 727-767-2885. johnshopkinsallchildrens.org Moms, Dads

SMG Special Needs Screening: Miss peregrine's Home for peculiar Children

Oct. 8, 11 a.m.

Catch this latest film adaptation of the young adult bestseller brought to the big screen by director Tim Burton and being offered in a sensory-friendly setting at Studio Movie Grill at University Mall in Tampa. Rated PG-13. studiomoviegrill.com 12 & Older

Autism Support Group

Oct. 12-13, 7-8 p.m.

Talk with other parents and caregivers of loved ones with autism and take part in a support group that meets the second Wednesday monthly at Medical Center of Trinity. Register at medicalcentertrinity.com or call 727824-5630. Walk-ins are welcome. Moms, Dads

School's out/Art's In: 1-Day Art Camp for Kids

Oct. 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Bring the kids to Morean Arts Center during teacher training day in Pinellas and enroll them in a special one-day art camp. Extended care is available for an additional fee. Before care begins at 8 a.m. and after care, until 5:30 p.m. Cost is $30 members and $35 non-member. To register by phone, call 727-822-7872. moreanartscenter.org 5-10

Through our Eyes: Midtown and Beyond Oct. 21 – Nov. 1, various times Experience Midtown and Beyond through the eyes of Journeys In Journalism participants for this 12th annual exhibition at The Studio@620 in St. Petersburg.

The program is designed to immerse students K-12 in journalism/multimedia training, resulting in the exhibit featuring 100 photographic images and a multimedia display. Free. thestudioat620.org Everyone

Morning at the Museum

Oct. 1, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Go on a private tour designed for families with young children at The Dali for this monthly event held before regular museum hours. Join an expert docent and junior docents for a trek through the museum’s permanent collection and hear stories about the eccentric artist and his works oriented toward children. Take part in hands-on activities and enjoy coffee and breakfast in the cafe. Pre-registration is required. thedali.org 6-12

Clearwater Beach Chalk Art Festival

Skywatch: The Andromeda Galaxy

Oct. 21-23, various times Check out the work of local and regional artists, students and artist groups when artists transform Clearwater Beach sidewalks into larger-than-life canvases. The public will get to vote for their favorite artist and the “People’s Choice Award,” to be announced at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Weekend also includes kids’ zone, arts and crafts vendors and music. Free. clearwaterbeachchalkwalk.com Everyone

Oct. 29, 7-10 p.m.

Explore the Andromeda Galaxy with space experts at Tampa’s MOSI as visitors get to stargaze through the museum’s high-powered telescopes. Free to the public.

Admission not required. mosi.org Everyone

Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions

Oct. 30, 6 p.m.

See Olympic gold medalists Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman and many more award-winning gymnasts showcase their talents as this popular tour makes a stop at Amalie Arena. Tickets start at $29. amaliearena.com Everyone

Sept. 3 – Jan. 8, 2017, various times Learn about legendary outdoor photographer Clyde Butcher at this latest retrospective of his Florida photography, part of a new exhibit at Tampa Bay History Center in downtown Tampa. The exhibit highlights Florida’s indigenous flora and fauna, and spotlights the state’s early naturalists such as Marjory Stoneman Douglas. tampabayhistorycenter.org Everyone

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Fourth Fridays @ FMopA

Oct. 28, 5-7 p.m.

Stop by the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in downtown Tampa for a different activity every fourth Friday. Members and the general public are invited to

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these events which include openings, social hours and lectures. Free with $10 suggested donation for nonmembers. This month, guests can take part in Street Photography Safari: Design Your Vision of Downtown Tampa. fmopa.org Moms, Dads

Dracula

Oct. 29, 8 p.m.

Get into the Halloween spirit with this haunting threeact ballet courtesy of Bram Stoker’s gothic horror book and The Tampa Ballet Theatre who return to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Follow the story of three people who encounter wolves, vampires and the count himself, Dracula, in a disturbing yet sensual story about love and death. Tickets are $15-$50. rutheckerdhall.com

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t h e at e r & d a n c e Good people

Through Oct. 2, various times Head to Southie, a Boston neighborhood where a night on the town means a few rounds of bingo, in American Stage’s first production of the season. Check out David Lindsay-Abaire’s drama which asks the question: is it strength of character or just a few lucky breaks that determines our fate? americanstage.org. Moms, Dads

film A Beautiful planet

All Month See Earth from space in this IMAX film co-produced with Disney in cooperation with NASA at Tampa’s MOSI. Narrated by Jennifer Lawrence, the film follows astronauts aboard the International Space Station. One documentary IMAX® film is included with MOSI general admission. mosi.org Everyone

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National parks Adventure

West Coast players presents The Beauty queen of Leenane

All Month Soar over red rock canyons and traverse steep mountain peaks among America’s most legendary outdoor places at MOSI. Filmed in more than 30 national parks, the movie celebrates 100 years of National Park Service. mosi.org Everyone

robots

Opens Oct. 7 Catch the newest film to debut at MOSI’s Florida Hospital IMAX® DOME Theatre. The film offers a glimpse into the not-too-distant future as you learn how scientists are using innovative engineering and design to make cyber characters less humanoid and more human. mosi.org 7 & Older

National Live Theatre presents Frankenstein

Oct. 16, 2 p.m.

Experience the thrills of the stage direct from the National Theatre Live in London with this special filmed version of the classic Mary Shelley tale shown inside Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center in Tampa. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as the Creature and Jonny Lee Miller as Victor Frankenstein in this live performance directed by Academy Award winning director Danny Boyle (“Slumdog Millionaire”). strazcenter.org 12 &

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Through Oct. 2, various times Catch Steve Martin’s wild satire of wordplay and whimsy before it leaves Shimberg Playhouse at Tampa’s Straz Center. Shows are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $28. strazcenter.org Moms, Dads

Through Oct. 9, various times Experience this dark comedy by Martin McDonagh performed by the West Coast Players at its Clearwater theater. The Tony Award-winning play reveals the intense relationship between a lonely spinster daughter and her devilishly manipulative mother. Tickets are 19.

For more information and showtimes, go to wcplayers. org. Teen & Older

1776, The Musical

Oct. 14-16 and 21-23, various times See this patriotic salute to our forefathers just in time for the national election on stage at Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center. Discover the story behind the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence through the frame of an inventive musical. Shows are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $22 members and students and $25 general admission. tarponarts.org 10 & Older

School House rock

Oct. 15, 11 a.m.

Relive the pop culture phenomenon as the Emmy Award-winning classic songs are front and center on the musical stage at Largo Cultural Center. Sing along to “Just a Bill,” “Conjunction Junction,” “Unpack Your Adjectives,” and more in this show designed to introduce a new generation to learning that is fun and entertaining. Tickets are $8.50 adults and $7.50 kids with a $26 family 4-pack also available. largoarts.com 7

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music & comedy Silly Sam the Music Man

Oct. 8, 11 a.m.

Meet Silly Sam as he brings his magical treasure of wind instruments, strings, percussion and electronics to the stage in a fun, engaging children’s show at Tampa’s Straz Center. Tickets are $7.50 strazcenter.org 3-8

TFo pops: Cirque De Ala Symphonie

Oct. 7-9, various times Catch this unique season-opener for The Florida Orchestra that combines the symphony with cirquestyle acrobats, aerialists, strongmen and contortionists performing in front of (and above!) the orchestra as they play classical favorites. See this TFO performance at three of the area’s top concert venues The Straz Center (Oct. 7), The Mahaffey (Oct. 8) and Ruth Eckerd Hall (Oct. 9). For tickets, go to floridaorchestra.org. Everyone

The president's own united States Marine Band Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Listen to the only musical unit that bears the title “The President’s Own” as it performs a varied repertoire including new works for wind ensemble, traditional concert band, challenging orchestral transcriptions and patriotic marches at The Straz Center in Tampa. Free admission with general admission seating. strazcenter. org Everyone

peter Cetera

Oct. 30, 7 p.m.

See a Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and recent inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame when he arrives at The Mahaffey in St. Petersburg. Cetera will perform his timeless hits both as a solo artist and with the legendary rock group Chicago. Tickets start at $34.50. themahaffey.com 10 & Older

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