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10 Beyond Medication New ways to cope with ADHD 14 cosMetically Pleasing Choose qualified surgeon for optimal results 16 oh goodies Avoid overindulgence with a holiday game plan 24 the third degree Beginning the college search process 30 i own Me Teens learn to unplug, set boundaries

40 no tricks here… Just treats to get you through the season 42 Put kids first Protect their emotional well-being during a divorce 46 extraordinary woMan Bridgette Mill

every month 6 letter froM the editor 10 health and wellness 24 education

36 what’s haPPening 38 after school 48 north hillsBorough news 50 south hillsBorough news 52 north Pinellas news 54 south Pinellas news 56 Pasco news 58 around town

60 calendar of events 64 halloween events

On the cover: Cover Kid Winners Maheer and Niraj Patel at the new LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven. Opening day is Oct. 15. Photograph by: Jeanine McLeod, www.PhotosOnCloud9.com

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Happy October! Angela L. Ardolino Founder and Editorial Director David E. Estevez Editor at Large Kimberley Brown Smith Associate Editor Contributing Writers Amy Gall Lindsay Perez Mark Heller Peter Gorski, MD, MPA Heather Tempesta Chris Kuhn Calendar and Neighborhood Stories Luke Beck Graphic Artist Susan Margolis Marketing Director Cathy Munch Sales Director Krayl Funch Director, Home & Garden and Events Catherine Pylant Public Relations Todd A. Varde Director of IT

not only does this time of year bring slightly cooler weather, it also means my favorite holiday has arrived – Halloween! While your children are bound to enjoy the bounty of sweet treats they’ll get their hands on throughout the holiday season, too much of a good thing can be bad for their teeth and health. On page 16, Dr. Cesar Lara talks to us about how to make it through the holidays without tipping the scales.

Me with Tim Gunn of Project Runway at the Tim Gunn Fashion Show at Internation al Plaza.

This year, Halloween falls on a Monday. Although the big day is on a school night, there are tons of Halloween-themed events going on in the bay area all month long. We’ve found some of the spookiest events in town. Take a peek on page 64 if you dare. Fall is a perfect time for your high school student to start considering colleges. Don’t wait until senior year to start so that you have enough time to research all the possibilities. Mark Heller of Academy at the Lakes shares a checklist on page 24 for you to look over with your high schooler. Make sure to check out the Health & Wellness Guide on page 10. We’ve compiled helpful resources to help you find exactly what your family needs. For a complete list of health and wellness services in your area, visit www.tbparenting.com. Be sure to tune in to ABC Action news at noon Thursdays. This month i’ll be tackling a variety of issues, including home schooling and talking to your children about death. if you’d like to see a certain topic discussed on Parents in Action, let me know at www.facebook.com/tampabayparentingmagazine. Hope you have a spooky month!

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n spite of good intentions, many cases of ADHD are misdiagnosed and pharmaceuticals are often prescribed as a first option before other effective approaches, such as behavior modification, are explored.

In 2007, 5.4 million children between the ages of 4 and 17 were taking prescription medication for ADHD, representing 66.3 percent of those diagnosed with a disorder of attention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the annual societal cost of illness is $12,005 to $17,458 annually per individual.

the inattentive type. individuals who are unable to sit still, feel restless, fidget and are impulsive are predominantly of the hyperactive-impulsive type. The final type is when an individual displays the symptoms of both types equally. no one knows for sure what causes Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. According to the CDC, potential causes include genetics, brain injury, hazardous environmental exposure, alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, premature delivery and low birth weight. Adderall, Dexedrine, Concerta, Vyvanse and ritalin are the most frequently prescribed stimulants for disorders of attention. Unfortunately, more often than not, physicians prescribe these medications without much discussion of the potential side effects.

However, parents are finding refuge from the onslaught of prescription medication through alternative, holistic outlets. reducing consumption of overly processed and high fructose corn syrup laden foods has resulted in beneficial effects observed not only in ADHD sufferer’s behavior but in their overall health as well. reward systems have also proved to be constructive in modifying behavior,

which is typical of an attention disorder. neurofeedback, a type of reward program, has proven to be effective in keeping children off medication while improving behavior and grades. ADHD is just one of the disorders of attention. Those who have difficulty organizing, finishing tasks, following directions or paying attention are diagnosed with ADHD, predominantly of

it’s important to keep in mind that these drugs alter brain chemistry, affecting more than just the symptoms of hyperactivity, lack of attention and impulsivity. Typical effects include irritability, difficulty falling or staying asleep, loss of appetite, increase in blood pressure, increase in blood glucose levels and increase in breathing. in rare cases, there have been reported heart attacks and seizures. in addition, the majority of individuals being prescribed stimulants are adolescents. This time period is filled with many changes in physical appearance as well as a rapidly developing brain. it has been shown that stimulant use can permanently change personality and behavior as well as stunt a child’s growth. Even after medication continued on page 12

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The key to treating any disorder is proper assessment and diagnosis. Multimodal neurotherapy has been growing in popularity and is available in the Tampa Bay area. This treatment utilizes brain mapping. A trained practitioner can see known markers for various brain-based disorders, including ADHD. This data, along with other neuropsychological tests, also give the practitioner a basis from which to make an accurate diagnosis, resulting in a more effective treatment plan. Unlike medication, which only treats the symptoms, neurotherapy changes the brain wave patterns that are reflective of ADHD and produces a permanent solution. As parents seek alternatives to stimulant medication, neurotherapy is a promising tool that is gaining support around the world and here in Tampa. Like any treatment program, it is best to research your practitioner and find one who is both licensed and certified in the field for which you’re seeking treatment. Rebecca A. Hopkins Williams is the biofeedback specialist at CNS Wellness, which provides assessment and treatment of a variety of brainbased conditions using multimodal neurotherapy. For more information, visit www.cns-wellness.com.

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osmetic plastic surgery should help improve symmetry and address areas of personal concern while enhancing your self-image and confidence. When done correctly, these are realistic expectations. Unfortunately, these procedures are not always done properly or by the right surgeon.

practioners who provide plastic surgery services are not board certified in plastic surgery but in fields such as family practice, gynecology and internal medicine, to mention a few. To become a board certified plastic surgeon requires seven to eight years of residency training beyond medical school. Additionally, some of the best plastic surgeons are also dual board certified in general surgery, giving them extensive surgical training.

These patients have a much higher complication rate and overall do not have as good long-term results. Also, smokers are not candidates for certain procedures.

Technology continues to evolve and with improvements come promises of incredible results with little to no downtime. While this can be true with certain procedures, this is not always the case. itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just the technology but the surgeon who is using it and performing the procedure.

Beyond board certification, membership in societies can also be confusing. For board certified plastic surgeons the two major recognized societies are the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). To become members requires extensive surgical training, experience in the field and ongoing medical education.

Finally, do not despair if you have had a procedure done in the past and it did not provide the optimal result you were seeking. Typically, it can be improved with revision. First, always discuss your concerns with the surgeon that performed the primary procedure. However, if you have lost confidence in your surgeon, seeking a second opinion is important. Patients frequently fear this will upset the original surgeon. On the contrary, most plastic surgeons appreciate other opinions regarding complicated issues and, if needed, assist in transferring care if that is best for the patient. Although revisions can be an option, having the procedure done right the first time offers the highest chance of good, long-term results.

When you choose a plastic surgeon you should look for a board certified plastic surgeon. Many

Just as important as who is performing your surgery is who is providing your anesthesia and the accreditation level of the facility where your surgery is being done. Some practices choose to use rn level or nurse anesthetists to provide your anesthesia. However, if there is an unexpected complication during surgery and you are under the care of a board certified anesthesiologist in a facility equipped to handle all types of emergencies, you will be treated in the safest manner to provide the outcome you seek. Even with proper research, things can go wrong. These are real surgeries that carry low but real risks. There are certain patients who seek cosmetic surgery who are not good candidates. The most common examples are patients seeking liposuction or other body contouring procedures who are significantly overweight.

Even with having your procedure performed by a board certified plastic surgeon, there is the possibility that the perfect outcome is not achieved. remember to keep your expectations realistic.

Cosmetic plastic surgery is safe and can provide patients with long-term enhancement in selfimage and confidence. The best way to achieve these goals is to do your research and listen to your instincts. Dr. Benedetti is board-certified in both plastic and general surgery and is a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgery and American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He serves the Tampa Bay area at Benedetti Cosmetic Surgery.

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ou’ve worked hard all year. you have broiled your chicken, avoided high fat foods and pushed sugary foods to the wayside. you have walked hundreds of miles on the treadmill and the elliptical has become your best friend. Then, here come the holidays — Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas — and with them, all the sweet temptations. Whatever your favorite “temptation” is, it’s important to keep it all in perspective.

imagine the holiday table adorned with lots of appetizing food. you already know you should not socialize around this table because you will likely consume way too many calories. But can a little indulgence hurt that much? your resolve to choose healthy options fades as you step up to the table. Before you know it, you have become a victim of overindulgence. it is far easier to say yes than no if you don’t have a game plan.

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Kids need help with the holidays as well. While holidays are fun, they also can be stressful. Schedules can become more chaotic, with adults busy shopping and attending parties and events. And meals can become unhealthier, with fast food or pizza becoming the go-to option. it’s a good idea to have a healthy snack drawer in your refrigerator so kids can have access to good for them foods that they know you won’t mind them eating. Also, be sure your kids stay active during the season. Cut back on Wii time and enjoy more “we” time. Turn off the TVs and computers and head outside. Take a family walk to check out holiday decorations or toss around the football. Don’t sabotage your year of healthy work. Here are some tips to help.

Eat breakfast. This is an essential part of weight control. Breakfast signals the body that it’s time to begin the day, revving up your metabolism. Make sure your breakfast includes two servings of protein to ward off hunger. A whey protein smoothie with some berries is ideal if you don’t have time to cook. Drink water. This is important for weight

remember to focus on your portions. if you weigh your food at home, you have become aware of the correct portion sizes of foods. This skill becomes important when you look at the portions and choices on the table. you should limit or avoid foods with unknown ingredients such as those with cream sauces or gravies. It is difficult to know how much sugar, fat, and calories are in those types of dishes. if those Swedish meatballs are just beyond your ability to ignore, scrape off the gravy and eat the meat. Love ambrosia salad? Make some at home using sugar-free whipped cream. When you are at the table, opt for fresh fruit for dessert. if you skipped the meatballs, enjoy a bite of a favorite dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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Munch on veggies. Since raw vegetables are crunchy and chewy, they take a little longer to eat and the appetite becomes continued on page 18

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Be good to yourself. Don’t overdo it. Parents often overvolunteer, overpromise and overcommit. Don’t put more demands on yourself than you can handle, especially during the holidays when there are already more demands on your time, energy and money. The stress of doing too much can lead to overeating. Choose to spend your time and energy on things that bring you joy and make decisions based on your vision for you. remember, your health and well-being are at stake. if you neglect these things, you aren’t doing your family and friends any favors. Taking care of yourself physically and emotionally will help you get through the holidays on a positive note. you will feel empowered and strong and ready to face traditional temptations. Take time to enjoy your family and friends. That is what the holidays are really about. Dr. Lara is a board certified family physician and a leading expert in the field of bariatric medicine, the treatment of obesity and weight loss management. Visit www.cesarlaramd.com to learn more about his Center for Weight Management.

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Before a big meal, make a list of what you really want to eat. is the chocolate pecan pie more important than the fruitcake? Then plan on having a small piece of the pie. Portion control is the key. instead of denying, focus on the portion. remember, if you half it you can have it.

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We’re Looking For Heroes Ages 5-18 KNOW ONE? Nominate that super child in your life for St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital’s 15th Annual “Kids Are Heroes” program. We’re looking for super kids who have done heroic deeds such as: • Setting an example through extraordinary acts of courage • Making an outstanding contribution to a person, animal or society • Performing actions that saved someone or something from harm • Putting others’ needs before their own

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ctober is upon us and that means well-prepared high school seniors are finishing their applications to their first-choice schools. If you know a senior who has not yet developed a list, there’s still time, but not too much. The first early application deadline for the most selective colleges is nov. 1. regular decision applications for highly selective colleges and most others have Jan. 1 or later application deadlines (for April notification). Seniors are not the only students who should be involved in the college search process, though. Here’s some advice to help families with younger students understand how to help their children navigate this often challenging process.

Start Early

All of the following strategies and ideas are things you should begin considering the summer before your child enters high school. Why so early? While i do not advocate a fullbore, pedal-to-the-metal approach for students so young, i do believe that the most effective way to prepare students to truly own their college search process is to start early.

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Beginning the college search process

if college is an expectation in your family, do not hesitate to refer to it throughout your child’s elementary and middle school years. “you’ll be able to _____ when you’re in college.” “When you’re in college, _____.” if your child has older siblings, he will likely become more aware of all that is involved as that sibling follows the process, but for your oldest, i recommend taking the first concrete steps (aside from doing your best in school) around eighth or ninth grade. The first steps involve awareness of college campuses, especially through visits. i don’t recommend formal visits before 10th grade, but driving or walking around campuses while you’re on vacation or attending games at your local colleges will likely go a long way toward creating awareness of college life in your child, sparking engagement and ownership of the process later on. Once you child hits 10th grade, i suggest formal visits. Plan to visit some colleges when they are in fall or spring session. Sign up for the formal tour. Ask to visit classes. The admissions office will want to log the student in its database and you should allow it. Colleges are jealous guardians of their admissions yield statistic. This means that they are often judged based on the rate at which students whom they accept commit and ultimately matriculate. Thus, they

track prospective students by the number and quality of their inquiries. if the college has seen that you have taken tours and corresponded with the admissions office or academic departments, they are likely to conclude that your interest level is high, therefore, you might be a very strong candidate to accept them back if they choose to accept you. We advise our high school students to be aware of this tracking and to communicate appropriately at every turn. Be aware that high school kids do not automatically do this well. They need friendly and helpful guidance. At the start of high school, we make sure that all of our freshmen understand that there are six things that colleges consider when making admission decisions. These are things that each student should work on throughout high school. The six things colleges look at are: • Grades • Test Scores (SAT, ACT, AP, SAT ii, where applicable) • Course Selection • Recommendations • Extras • Essays continued on page 26

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..................................................................................................................................................... For most colleges, one through four are the sum total of the college’s inquiry about each student. The more selective the college, the more one through three are given or common. For highly selective colleges, the true ball game lies in differentiating yourself in categories four through six. Grades The most important thing you can do to prepare your child for the college search process is to help her understand that always doing her best in school, even as a freshman, is crucial. There is a common misconception that freshman year doesn’t matter much. That could not be farther from the truth. in fact, freshman year grades will make up more than 25 percent of the high school careers that colleges will examine. This is because seniors apply during the first or second semester of 12th grade, long before that year’s final grades appear on a student’s transcript. Freshman year is in reality closer to one-third of the record presented to colleges. Though it may seem counterintuitive, senior year is the one with the least impact on the college’s choice of whether to accept a student. Of course, if your child is earning high school credit for courses she is taking in eighth grade (Algebra i, etc.), those courses will count toward the high school GPA, and, thus, are very important. Test Scores After grades, the most important factor for most colleges is the student’s scores on one or more of the various standardized tests. Though more and more schools are removing the SAT or ACT as a requirement, those tests are not going away any time soon. The Preliminary SAT or PSAT is a valuable tool for helping students understand the flow of the SAT. The PSAT only counts for college admissions for those students who score in the very top percentile as that is the basis for the national Merit Scholar awards. Those awards are based on a student’s

11th grade PSAT scores. Many schools administer the PSAT to students before 11th grade, mostly as a tool to determine baseline results and to facilitate practice. The PSAT is administered annually in October and does not have the full writing section that is part of the SAT. its math section, like the SAT, covers topics through Geometry and Algebra ii. Thus, it’s important to keep in mind that many freshmen and sophomores (and even some juniors) have not yet studied some of the concepts that are tested. Should you pay for SAT/ACT tutoring or test prep? This is one of the most challenging questions in the entire college search process. Generally, all students benefit from some level of SAT/ACT preparation. But many test prep companies make promises that are difficult to achieve. If your child needs help in a specific area, it may well be a waste of time, money, and effort to be in a general test prep class. A more tailored strategy with individual tutoring may be more effective. in general, a huge part of the value of test prep is the simulated exams and how they help to teach time management and question-attack skills. Course Selection Colleges look at this to assess whether the student is embracing intellectual challenge by taking the most difficult courses possible. They are also looking to see if the student is padding his GPA by not taking any risks or showing initiative. continued on page 28

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Recommendations What do those teachers who know the student best have to say? The better known and respected the student, the more personal (and better) those recommendations will likely be. Extras This is a real differentiator for the highly selective colleges. These colleges are constructing communities or small cities, so they care deeply about what each student might bring to the culture of the college. What does the student do at a level of excellence or pursue with a passion, whether it’s related to school or not. Has the student started a business? is the student capable of playing a varsity sport at the college level? What can the student show he has learned through a part-time job, service experiences or religious life? The Essays Finally, your child’s ability to express herself through writing is a significant differentiator for many colleges. The personal essay or responses to the prompts in the application provide insight into the candidate. remember, the admissions officers at colleges each read hundreds of essays. How will your child’s stand out? Essays that share information about accomplishments, insights and aspirations with appropriate style and humility are good bets to succeed. The college application process certainly can be stressful. But when armed with the proper knowledge and support system, it can be a very exciting and rewarding experience, too. There are around 3,000 four-year colleges in the U.S. and students with at least a 2.0 GPA and 850 on the SAT will get into at least one of those schools. Barring that, community college is an excellent (and inexpensive) option for many students, especially those who are not yet ready for the four-year college experience. Next month: Finding the best fit academically, socially, and financially. Mark Heller is head of school at Academy at the Lakes, a PK3-12th grade independent school in the North Tampa area that serves students from Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Hernando counties. Visit Academy at the Lakes at www.academyatthelakes.org.

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By Jamison Uhler

t’s almost hard to remember a time when the landline telephone inside a home was the center of a teenager’s world. With so many households cutting the cord these days, home phones are becoming a thing of the past.

Back then, chances are the central house phone was mounted to the kitchen wall and you wished the extension cord reached just a few more feet to ensure some privacy! you may not have realized it then, but that was the primary way your parents could keep tabs on you.

if a girl was arguing with her boyfriend, the entire family was aware of it. if someone called after 9 p.m., dad shut down that conversation in a hurry!

night long and are expected to be available to take calls or texts whenever the ringtone sounds. Her family may not know she’s up all night responding to calls, or if she is arguing with friends or boyfriends over things she doesn’t want to do,” adds rouse. The Spring of Tampa Bay, the only certified Domestic Violence Prevention and Emergency Shelter Agency of Hillsborough County, recognized this growing trend and wanted to do something more to create awareness. Just so happens, every year Ad2 Tampa Bay offers a public service campaign to one local, nonprofit charity. They chose the Spring of Tampa Bay for the 2010-2011 year. Together, they created a regional awareness campaign with a laser focus on teen dating violence. The “i Own Me” campaign shines a painful light on the changing demographics of domestic violence. it’s not just a problem for adults and to reach this new generation advocates knew the campaign had to be edgy.

in this age of cellphones and computers, teens are now connected and reachable 24/7. The accessibility has its advantages, but advocates say it has opened a portal that did not exist in young love years ago. Advocates working with young victims say it allows teens, especially girls, to be controlled and learn unhealthy relationship boundaries during their formative years. “Teaching young women how to recognize, establish and enforce their personal boundaries is becoming much more difficult in this age of cellphones, Skype, Facebook and internet communications and many girls will tell you this is where their problem often begins,” says Brenda rouse, the communications and volunteer manager of The Spring of Tampa Bay. “young men expect girls to answer calls and respond to texts on a 24-hour cycle. There is no expected down time for communication. Today, with the access to cellphones, girls get calls all

Ad2 Tampa Bay is made up of young advertising professionals, many fresh out of college. They came up with the “i Own Me” concept, which includes a series of posters, billboards and radio spots that target teens with a message of setting boundaries. The posters and billboards are unapologetically eye-opening. Their messages are short and to the point.

talking points So what can you do as a parent? Experts recommend teaching your children the importance of boundaries and self-esteem.

“It’s definitely something edgy, which is something we were going for, very short messaging that was impactful,” says Tamara Whittaker, executive director of Ad2 Tampa Bay. She added all their time and efforts were donated. The posters are hanging in a number of Tampa Bay area schools. A national survey recently showed that 31 percent of teens age 13-17 reported that they or a friend experienced some sort of dating violence or abuse. Eighty-one percent of parents said they would not know how to recognize this kind of abuse. your daughter could be arguing with her significant other as you drive her to school. All you hear is the clicking of her keypad from the texting. no facial cues or indicators that something could be wrong. Parents need to be aware. What can seem like intense romeo and Juliet love may also be signs of jealousy, control and possessiveness. For more information on the warning signs we will take a closer look at teen dating violence during our one-hour primetime special: Taking Action Against Domestic Violence airing at 8 p.m. Oct. 14 on ABC Action news. Jamison Uhler anchors the 5 and 11 p.m. weeknight newscasts for ABC Action News. The two-time Emmy winner has been with the station since May 2010.

• It’s acceptable to say no! • It’s okay to not answer a call or text right away. • It is not okay to let boyfriends or girlfriends go through the phone to monitor texts or contacts. • Decide on a time of day when your child’s phone must be turned over to you. • Place the phones in a basket during homework time and at bedtime to get your child accustomed to being offline for periods of time.

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What’s Happening Out of This World

Just in time for Halloween, Out of This World comes to the Tampa Bay History Center. The exhibit features more than 30 costumes and related objects from science fiction films and television programs such as Star Wars, Terminator, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica and Batman. The History Center, 801 Old Water St., has planned a variety of events and educational programs to complement the exhibit, including children’s activities, film screenings and HISTeria, an adult only costume part. Out of This World kicks off at 1 p.m. Oct. 1 with a parade along Tampa’s Riverwalk and features costumed characters from the exhibit. Visit www.tampabayhistorycenter.org to learn more.

Fearless Women of Tampa Bay

This two-day international women’s conference starting Oct. 7 has everything to help release the fearless woman in you! Join local celebrities, business owners, philanthropists, authors and other fearless women from around the country as they share their stories. Speakers and panelists include Sheri Taber, Rosemary McDowell, Mary Jo Sherwood and keynote speaker Mary Ann Halpin, author of The Fearless Women Series. The Renaissance Hotel, 4200 Jim Walters Blvd. in Tampa, will host this weekend of shopping, networking, seminars, luncheon and gala award ceremony for attendees. Partial proceeds from the event will benefit Wheels of Success. For tickets or sponsorship information, call (727) 470-1091.

LEGOLAND Florida

LEGOLAND Florida is opening Oct. 15 and it’s packed with more than 50 rides, shows and attractions designed for family fun. Play your part and fight fires at LEGO City Rescue Academy. Conquer the Dragon coaster or feel like giants as you walk through Miniland USA, which features detailed cities built out of LEGO bricks. At Ford Driving School, kids drive LEGOthemed cars through city streets and earn their own driver’s license. Visit www.legoland.com for tickets or to learn more.

Broadway Ball 2011

Hosted by the Straz Center board of trustees, this black-tie event on Oct. 15 features dinner on the stage of Carol Morsani Hall and Broadway-style entertainment. Broadway Ball 2011 will include live and silent auctions, dancing and special entertainment. Funds raised will help the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Place, Tampa, enrich the lives of at-risk children and families in the bay area. Visit www.strazcenter.org for more information about Broadway Ball or the 2011-2012 season.

Guppyween

Enjoy a safe, fun and supervised children’s Halloween party during Guppyween from 4–8 p.m. Oct. 23 at The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Bring your little ghouls and goblins in costume for a deliciously fun time! Candy stations will be set up throughout the aquarium with plenty of kid-friendly activities. Admission is $2 for children younger than 12 and $12 for everyone else. Visit www.flaquarium.org for tickets and details.

Great American Cooter Festival

Step out of your shell and into the fun at the Great American Cooter Festival in the historic city of Inverness. This weekend-long festival will be held at Liberty Park, 286 N. Apopka Ave. in Inverness, Oct. 28-30. Your family will enjoy free outdoor events, from Cooter races to a Cooterween costume contest and everything in between. The festival also will include live music, kayak races, the Cooter triathlon, carnival rides and arts and crafts displays. Visit www.cooterfestival.com for more information.

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Mastering the art of motherhood, work and community.

in just over four years, Bridgette Mill has made her mark on the Tampa Bay area as president and publisher of the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The single mother of one is a selfproclaimed water baby and enjoys jet skiing or boating with friends. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

What do you think is the secret to your family’s success?

Love, pure and simple. it’s no secret that teenage girls are a challenge — particularly in that mother–daughter relationship. And while we often don’t see eye-to-eye, we do always know how much we love each other. My daughter Mallory and i have been through a lot together, more than the typical family struggles. We are a small but mighty crew and we stick together above all else. There is a lot of love in my home and i never take that for granted. i know how lucky i am.

What is your biggest fear?

Failure is my biggest fear. i can’t stand to let people down! i strive to be the best mom, leader, daughter, girlfriend, neighbor, best friend and person that i can be in every aspect of my life.

What advice would you give to other women?

never settle! Each of us deserves love, respect, admiration and freedom. Don’t let anyone make you feel less than or incapable. Wait for that man that thinks you hung the moon. There is one out there for all of us! Don’t give away your power or your right to make your own decisions. Believe in yourself, you can do and be anything you put your heart and soul into.

What is your proudest moment?

It’s difficult to pick just one. I’ve been so blessed in my life. i was proud the day my daughter was born! Proud the day i moved to an unknown city for my first job. Proud when I was named

the first female publisher of the TBBJ. Proud the day i realized i could be a great mom, run a household and a company and not have a negative man holding me back. And so proud the day the St. Petersburg Chamber named me Business Woman of the year as my mom and many dear friends and colleagues beamed with pride from the audience.

What is your biggest achievement?

raising a daughter can’t really be considered an achievement but raising a daughter alone, with very little financial support, while fighting to keep her in her home and so far doing it, is what i feel is my biggest personal achievement. Professionally, i was the youngest publisher in the company. i was also no. 1 in performance last year during difficult economic times. If we continue at current levels, I should end up first or second this year as well.

What makes you happy?

i’m a happy person in general. When my daughter calls me mommy it still warms my heart. When my boyfriend tells me or shows me that he loves me that thrills me! When someone on my team takes the time to write a quick note or tell me that i’ve helped them that makes me happy. Seeing a dolphin swimming by always makes me smile. And when my mom says she’s proud of me, there’s still no greater gift.

How do you relax and take time for yourself?

i don’t, but i continue to try! i love spending time on the water with friends, family and music just enjoying and taking it all in. i’m a vitamin D junkie. Top down on my car or basking in the sun are my favorite ways to unwind.

What message would you like to give women in this community? Accept that there is no such thing as balance. it doesn’t exist. As women, i believe we spend

our lives feeling guilty. We feel that we never do enough, but we have to give ourselves a break! We can have it all and do it all well but, not without always feeling that something isn’t getting our full attention.

What else would you like to share with our readers? About being a mom, about your work? i always feel better when i realize that i’m not the only one going through these tough parenting years. it helps me to know that i too was a difficult teenage girl and that now my mom is my hero.

How do you enjoy or draw information from the magazine? I find interesting articles and great advice that help me navigate the parenting years as well as things to do with my family that i know everyone will enjoy.

What is your favorite thing to do with your kids in the Tampa Bay area? We have such wonderful access and beautiful water in the bay area how could you not take advantage of it? Going to the beach or enjoying water sports together is generally free and just about everyone can find something they like about a gorgeous sunset or a dolphin swimming by.

Who is your biggest inspiration or role model? My biggest inspiration is my daughter. i want so much for her and i know that she’s capable of achieving whatever she sets her mind to. She’s smart, funny, beautiful, tenacious, and creative and fun loving! Every day i strive to be a great example for her and show her that a woman can have it all, be it all, and do it all. And that she can do so while having a wonderful family life, making terrific memories and moments and giving back to her community and the world as a whole.

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Florida Orchestra Highlights Cuba Tour Program The Carrollwood Cultural Center will welcome The Florida Orchestra Principal Winds Quintet at 7 p.m. Oct. 4, just two days after the quintet returns from Havana after completing the first phase of a multiyear cultural exchange program with Cuba’s Music institute of Havana. The October concert is the only scheduled appearance in the Tampa Bay area to spotlight the Cuba Tour program, which features an ensemble of principal musicians from the orchestra who will perform a concert and lead master classes at the Amadeo roldán Conservatory in The Florida Orchestra and Cuba’s Music Institute of Havana have collaborated Havana with members as part of a cultural exchange program for a concert event. of the national Symphony Orchestra of Cuba. The musicians also will donate instruments and accessories to the conservatory. This cultural exchange program marks the first time since 1999 that a professional American orchestra has sent musicians to Cuba. Advance tickets are $14 members, $18 nonmembers and $16 seniors, 65 and older. Tickets purchased the day of the event are $16, $20 and $18 respectively. To learn more about the center at 4537 Lowell Ave. in Tampa, visit www.carrollwoodcenter.org or call 813-269-1310.

Goddard Schools Team for World Record Attempt recently, The Goddard School, which has two locations in Tampa, attempted to set a new Guinness World record for the “Largest Game of Simon Says in Multiple Venues.” To break the record, the school would have to arrange for the collective gathering of 12,215 participants to play the game at the same time, an effort to be supported by its more than 370 franchised schools across the nation. “Our children were so excited to work together in an attempt to be a part of a special record. All of us, young and older, have great memories of playing the game Simon Says. Couple the power of play with a record-breaking attempt, and we have the recipe for a very special day,” says Brad Toston, owner of The Goddard School in Temple Terrace. The Simon Says event was part of the school’s Block Party, which featured a variety of fitness, nutrition and learning activities. “We believe in the power of play for learning as well as the importance of providing a healthy, active lifestyle for all children,” Toston says. Visit www.thegoddardschool.com to learn more about the bay area locations.

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Oct. 8-9, various times USF Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Festival Check out a variety of beautiful plants and flowers from more than 60 Florida plant growers at USF Botanical Gardens, 12210 USF Pine Drive in Tampa. Free for members and children younger than 12 and $5 for others. Times: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. www.cas.usf.edu/garden Oct. 8, 7-11 p.m. Saturday Night Lights Charity Tailgating Support your team and a great cause at New Tampa YMCA, 16221 Compton Drive. Night includes dinner, cocktails, dancing, silent auction and TV football action. Cost: $50 per person or $75 MVP by Oct. 5; and $70 person or $100 MVP after Oct. 5. All proceeds benefit Annual Giving Campaign. Free child care available. www.ymcasaturdaynightlights.org Oct. 12, 8:30 a.m. IDS Admissions Open House Meet faculty members, tour the school and learn about course offerings at Independent Day School’s Corbett Campus, 12015 Orange Grove Drive in Tampa. Free but must reserve a spot by calling 813-961-3087. www.idsyes.com Oct. 14-16, various times • Love Letters Plan date night for this romantic theater classic in a benefit performance by the Masque Theatre, 8917 N. 56th St., Temple Terrace. Shows: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. www.masquetheatre.net Oct. 14, 7 p.m. • Movies in the Park Night Gather the lawn chairs and the kids for a movie under the stars when the Westchase Community Association presents Cars at Baybridge Park, 10020 Bridgeton Drive. Rated G. www.westchasewca.com Oct. 17, 12:30 p.m. • Tee Up Fore Autism Join the Temple Terrace Firefighters on the links for a golf scramble to benefit Autism Awareness at Temple Terrace Golf & Country Club, 200 Inverness Ave. Create your own four-person team or sponsor one. For details or to sign up, call 813-417-8226.

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Berkeley Prep Welcomes New Headmaster Berkeley Preparatory School recently welcomed its new headmaster Joseph W. Seivold. Seivold was selected following a nationwide search. Seivold becomes the sixth headmaster for the school at 4811 Kelly road in Tampa. He brings with him 24 years’ experience working within independent schools. He most recently served as middle division director at the Blake School in Minneapolis.

Joseph W. Seivold is the new headmaster at Berkeley Prep.

“As the son of two educators, a product of independent schools and a career independent school educator myself, i have long known the world of schools,” Seivold recently wrote in his introductory letter to students, parents and faculty members. “We in this field have a special and significant responsibility to closely guide young people not only intellectually, but morally as well, and both aspects of the work carry lasting impact; it is how we educators help put people in the world to make a positive difference.”

Seivold graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of north Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in history and earned his master’s degree in education administration from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. He and his wife Joan, a former teacher and school administrator, have two grown children. For more information about Berkeley Preparatory School, go to www.berkeleyprep.org or call the school at 813-885-6933.

ADHD Support Group Launches A new support group recently launched for parents raising children with ADHD and other challenging behavioral issues. Katherine Leary and Dr. norrine russell are co-founders and facilitators of the new support group. “Families who have one or more children with ADHD or other challenging personalities undergo tremendous stress,” say Leary, a certified trainer of the Parent to Parent program of Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. “It’s critical that they be able to find both understanding and encouragement from other families with similar issues.” russell is a developmental psychologist and former CEO of The Ophelia Project and Boys initiative. Meetings are 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Jan K. Platt regional Library, 3910 S. Manhattan in South Tampa. ADHD is characterized by developmentally inappropriate impulsivity, inattention, and for some, hyperactivity. nearly one in 10 American children is diagnosed with ADHD, according to a recent study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For more information about the support group, email Dr. russell at norrine.russell@verizon.net.

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dates: Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Children’s Health Fair Attend this free health information event led by South Florida Baptist Hospital at the Strawberry Festival Grounds, 2406 W. Reynolds St. in Plant City. Learn about various programs and get the kids screened for hearing, dental, height/ weight, scoliosis and vision. 813-757-8511. Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 12 noon Tampa Food Swap Check out a new culinary event offering participants an opportunity to sample others’ food items and share their own as they connect with local cooks, bakers and foodies at Anderson Park’s Kate Jackson Community Center, 801 Rome Ave. in Tampa. Visit www.tampafoodswap.com to register. Oct. 4-Nov. 1, various times Patel Conservatory On-Camera Workshops Sign up your sixth through 12th graders for a workshop at the Straz Center in downtown Tampa that offers tips for auditions and improvisation. Classes, held Tuesday and Saturday, are designed for beginners and pros. www.patelconservatory.org Oct. 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bayshore Christian Craft Show Check out arts and crafts from local artisans on display at Bayshore Christian School, 3909 S. MacDill Ave. in Tampa. Show will feature an array of mediums and work for sale. Email bayshoreclaystudio@yahoo.com for details. Oct. 8, 8 p.m. • Sock Hop Get ready to dance and raise money for breast cancer awareness at this benefit event at Music Showcase, 402 Oakfield Drive in Brandon. Tickets are $10 at the door. www.musicshowcaseonline.com Oct. 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Fall Craft Fair Get into the fall spirit at this 44th annual community tradition at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, 3315 Bryan Road in Brandon. Proceeds benefit women’s missions at the church. Free admission. www.standrewsbrandon.org

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Pinellas County Schools Celebrate 100 Years

dates: Oct. 6, 6-8 p.m. • Second Annual Girls Night Out Bring the special women in your life to a fun, educational event hosted by Morton Plant Mease at Pioneer Park, 420 Main St. in Dunedin. Evening features an array of health presentations, including free screenings and healthy living demonstrations. www.mpmhealth.com Pinellas County Schools will host a Centennial website throughout the school year, offering school district trivia and honoring past students and staff.

With the launch of a new school year, Pinellas County Schools has planned commemorative events through June 2012 to celebrate the school district’s Centennial and showcase its schools, students, teachers and staff. PCS is also hosting a special Centennial website, http://centennial.pcsb.org, which features a trivia question of the day, scavenger hunt information, event details and the PCS hall of fame, which recognizes notable students and staff from area high schools. For more information about Pinellas County Schools or upcoming Centennial events, contact the School Board of Pinellas at 727-588-6000.

Networking Group to Host Women’s Symposium Local networking group Women in networking Tampa Bay hosts its sixth annual “A Women’s Symposium” from 5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 11. The event, at HCA Patient Account Services, 31975 U.S. 19 n. in Palm Harbor, features more than 60 exhibitors and a full agenda of workshops designed for women, covering such topics as parenting skills, image projection, networking and budgeting. “Our goal is to provide the women in attendance with the opportunity to learn, to network, and to harness the collective synergy so they may focus it on the accomplishment of their personal objectives,” says Susan Senger, founder of Win Tampa Bay. The event is open to the public. To attend, guests may make a $10 donation in advance or $15 donation at the door. Advance tickets can be purchased at www.winsymposium.com. Admission includes complimentary food with net proceeds to benefit The Children’s Home of Tampa Bay, www.childrenshome.org, and Raising Hope, www.raisinghopefl.org. Women in Networking Tampa Bay is a Florida not-for-profit corporation started in 2004 by a group of six friends and now boasts more than 500 members with 12 monthly meetings available across Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Visit www.wintampabay.com or call 727-781-0917 to learn more.

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Oct. 7 & 8, various times • Connect for Respect Gather with parents, educators, students and local leaders for this free community event to raise bullying awareness. Event scheduled at two Pinellas locations: 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at St. Petersburg College, Clearwater Campus, 2465 Drew St; and 10:30 a.m. Oct. 8 at the Palladium at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N. www.pccpta.org Oct. 7-8, various times Harbor Sounds Music Festival Enjoy live entertainment at Safety Harbor Marina, 110 Veterans Memorial Lane. Night includes arts and crafts, food vendors and a family activity area. Free admission. Times: 5-10 p.m. Friday and 12 noon to 10 p.m. Saturday. www.cityofsafetyharbor.com Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, dusk Friday Night Films in the Park Spend Friday nights at Dunedin’s Pioneer Park watching Wizard of Oz (Oct. 7); Creature from the Black Lagoon (Oct. 14); Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein (Oct. 21); and The Mummy (Oct. 28). Free admission. 727-812-4530 Oct. 13-16, various times Our Lady of Lourdes Fall Festival & Octoberfest Get into the fall season with rides, games, barbeque, silent auction and more all for free. Now in it’s fortieth year, the festivities will be held on the luscious Our Lady of Lourdes campus, 750 San Salvador Drive in Dunedin. www.ollfallfestival.com Oct. 26, 12:30 p.m. N. Pinellas Community Lunch Social Enjoy a light and healthy lunch while hearing from guest speakers on nutrition, adult education and travel at this free monthly event held the fourth Wednesday monthly at the North Pinellas YMCA, 4550 Village Center Drive in Palm Harbor. 727-772-9622. www.ymcasuncoast.org

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Popular Kids’ Science Show Hits Largo Stage Janet ivey of Janet’s Planet will bring her show and fascination with the wonders of science to the stage at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at Largo Cultural Center, 105 Central Park Drive. During the adaptation of the award-winning public television program, young audience members will get basic science questions answered, including what a light year is and why ice melts, as the ninetime Emmy Award winner shares information about health, science and history. ivey considers herself an advocate for educating future scientists, astronauts and engineers and says she is committed to enriching the lives of children through education and programming.

Janet Ivey is the host and brainchild behind Janet’s Planet, which she brings to the bay area this month.

Designed for kids ages 6-10, Janet’s Planet debuted on nashville Public Television in november 2000. in it, ivey appears as an animated version of herself and guides viewers through a variety of science and health topics each week. The fast-paced series quickly took off and has since expanded into an interactive website and online space log.

“i am a product of children’s public television. When i watched The Electric Company in the mid to late 1970s, Mel Brooks was one of the head writers of the series. Comedy sketches, music, animation and special effects were the tools of this video classroom,” ivey says. “i think that i have always associated fun and learning with public television.” ivey says that she created the educational live show to enhance the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math learning curriculum being presented in today’s schools and recently won the Gracie Allen Award for her new program “Exploring Microgravity,” which she produced in collaboration with Space Florida. Tickets for Janet’s Planet are $7.50 for adults and $6.50 for children, with a family four-pack available for $22. For tickets, visit www.largoarts.com or call the center’s box office at 727-5876793. Visit www.janetsplanet.com to learn more about the television program or its host.

Walk to School With Your Kids Oct. 5 October 5 marks international Walk to School Day and the Florida Suncoast Safe Kids Coalition, sponsored by All Children’s Hospital, will be coordinating international Walk to School Day events with interested elementary and middle schools throughout Pinellas County. The Walk to School Day campaign is intended to urge parents, children and school leaders to take part in a review of available safe routes to school and further educate children about overall pedestrian and bicycle safety. it also is designed to encourage walking as a healthy behavior for children and families. Parents and teachers who would like to see their school participate should check out the Walk the Walk Puzzle Piece Tips at www.allkids.org/walkthewalk or visit www.safekids.org for more information about coordinating an event.

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dates: Oct. 1, 8 a.m. – 12 noon Kids Fall Haul Community Garage Sale Browse hundreds of items suitable for kids ages 6-12, including toys, games, books, sporting equipment and gently used clothing during this event at the Southwest Recreation Complex, 13120 Vonn Road in Largo. Free admission. www.southwestreccenter.com Oct. 8, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Three Dog Walk Collect donations with your dog to support the Komen For the Cure Foundation during this walk from England Brothers Band Shell at Town Square Plaza Park, 5121 80th Ave. N., Pinellas Park. Person with most donations wins threeday/two-night stay at pet friendly Tradewinds Island Grand Resort. $20 to walk; free to attend. www.pinellasparkcpaaa.org Oct. 8, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Gulfport’s Birthday Bash Get ready for a party and family activities starting at Gulfport Historical Museum, 5301 28th Ave. S. Take a trolley tour, see museum exhibits and check out children’s games and sidewalk art contest. Enjoy live music, antiques, crafts and plenty of food vendors, including traditional fish fry and free birthday cake. www.mygulfport.us Oct. 8, 6-10 p.m. FISH-A-Palooza Rockstar! Fish Head Ball Head to this adults-only fundraiser at the Don CeSar Beach Resort, 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach. Proceeds benefit the Pier Aquarium’s education programs. Enjoy a DJ and Guitar Hero and bid on auction items. Cost: $125 until Oct. 6 and $140 at the door. www.pieraquarium.org Oct. 9, 10 a.m. • Jokers Gone Wild Poker Run Go for a motorcycle poker run for a good cause starting in St. Petersburg and ending at Pinellas Park. Registration and breakfast start at 10 a.m., with ride beginning at 11 a.m. $15 per hand or three hands for $25. Proceeds benefit Heart for the Arts. 813-598-5709. www.everythingeclectic.biz Oct. 29, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Red Ribbon Family Funfest This event at Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg focuses on drug and alcohol prevention and leading a healthy lifestyle. Free admission. www.operationpar.org

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Pasco Native Returns to Dance for Home Crowd Twelve years ago, Heather Kemp graduated from USF’s School of Theatre and Dance and set her sights on making it in The Big Apple. The new Port richey native now returns to USF as part of the KDny Dance Company, a nyC-based, all-female contemporary dance group appearing Oct. 8-9. While Kemp admits that the relocation to new york hasn’t always been easy, she says she wouldn’t trade a minute of the experience but has held on to her Pasco roots with pride and gratitude. New Port Richey’s Heather Kemp (second from right) returns to USF with KDNY Dance Company.

“it is never far from my mind that i would not be doing what i am doing as a dancer if it were not for the training and encouragement I received in Tampa Bay,” she says. “I was so fortunate to find Mary Jo Scanio, director of Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy, who saw something in me that i did not even know was there and pushed me to reach for it.” Part of the KDny repertory will include a collaboration project called navigating the Hallway with Tampa’s Moving Current Dance Collective, currently in residence at USF. KDny will present its repertory Going, by artistic director and choreographer Kathleen Dyer, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 and at 3 p.m. Oct. 9 at USF Theater 1, 3839 W. Holly Drive in Tampa. Tickets are $15 general admission and $10 for students and seniors and can be purchased at www. ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-2787. Visit www.kdnydance.com To learn more about KDny.

Golf Tourney to Benefit Girl Battling Leukemia new Port richey couple Michael and Andrea Gibellino have had to face what no parents ever want to face. Their 4-year-old daughter Madyson was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in June, forever changing all their lives. “it is tough as a mother to hear your child use all of the terms and know all of the names of each chemo drug she receives,” Andrea Gibellino says. in response to the news, the Gibellino family established a fund in their daughter’s name, Hope for Madyson, and coordinated a golf tournament to raise funds for her growing medical expenses. The Hope Fore Madyson Golf Tournament starts at noon Oct. 1 at river ridge Golf and Country Club, 11022 Tee Time Circle in New Port Richey, and includes food, prizes, raffles and a silent auction. Cost to play is $65 per golfer or $240 per foursome. Madyson is in remission but must continue treatments for the next 2½ years. For Andrea Gibellino, mom to Madyson and her 2-year-old brother Michael, nothing makes her prouder than seeing how strong and resilient her kids are. “Madyson is truly an inspiration to me,” she says. “She has helped me move forward and stay focused. i know that if she can be so strong through all of this, i can too. She is truly my hero.” To participate in the golf tournament as a player or sponsor, contact the Gibellinos at gibellinoa@ yahoo.com or at 727-237-4949.

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dates: Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m. Southwest Airlines Golf Tournament Tee up for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay at Fox Hollow Golf Club, 10050 Robert Trent Jones Parkway in Trinity. Fourperson scramble includes breakfast, beverages, drawing entry and more. Cost: $95 per player. www.rhmctampabay.com Oct. 7, 6 p.m. Bishop Larkin Annual Dinner & Auction Put on the Ritz at the Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave., New Port Richey. Evening includes food, music, dancing and silent and live auctions. Cocktail attire suggested. Cost: $75. Proceeds benefit the school. www.bishoplarkin.org Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m. OktoberFest Beer and Wine Tasting Enjoy wine and beer presented by Time for Wine with local celebrity pourers (event location provided to attendees). Cost: $50. Proceeds benefit Sunrise Domestic and Sexual Violence Center. 352-521-3358. Oct. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fall into Good Health Festival Bring the family to Morton Plant Mease Outpatient Center, 2102 Trinity Oaks Blvd. in New Port Richey, for free health screenings and children’s activities, such as pumpkin decorating, bingo, face-painting and balloon artists. www.mpmhealth.com/fallfest Oct. 22-24, 9 a.m. International Pow Wow and Festival Browse native crafts and enjoy food, storytelling, singing and dancing at Withlacoochee River Park, 12449 Withlacoochee Blvd. in Dade City, courtesy of the Florida Native American Indian Society. For details, call 352-583-5024. Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Pigs in Z’Hills BBQ Cook-Off Get ready for barbecue and live music at Krusen Field, 4624 Krusen Field Road in Zephyrhills. Day includes car show, business expo, cook-off contest and Kid Zone. Admission is $5, with kids 12 and younger free. www.zephyrhillschamber.org

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Forgotten Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s March Pre-Party at the Tampa Museum of Art: Left, Dancers from Dancing with Grace with the flash mob performers. Right, J.C. and Jennifer Dominguez of Tropical Surveillance and Guardian ad Litem supervising attorney LaShawn Strachan.

Kumon Math and Reading Center of Tampa - Palma Ceia: Kumon staff Kelsey Brady, Emily Jones, Melissa Black, Carol Murphy, instructor and owner, J.T. Talley and Haven Talley.

VIP Opening Night Party for the International Curry Festival at the Indian Cultural Center: Steven Greenbaum, USF President Judy Genshaft, Anita Shembekar and Drs. Kiran and Pallavi Patel.

Night at the Museum at the Dali in St. Petersburg: Left, Brianne Small of Money and Merlot; Mary Rikkers of Astro Skate and Fun Center; and Emilie Ford and Catherine Pylant of Tampa Bay Parenting. Right, Krayl Funch of Tampa Bay Parenting with Julie Robbins and Kelly Diedring Harris of Idea Works Creative Group.

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october calendar events/festivals Tampa Bay Food & Wine Experience Sept. 29-Oct. 2, various times Tempt your palate at this four-day celebration of local food, wine, spirits and beer at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa. The signature event, the Grande Tasting Experience, is from 1-4 p.m. Oct. 1. Advance tickets are $75 general ($85 at the door); $100 VIP. www.unleashyourpalate.com Moms, Date Night Race for the Cure • Oct. 1, 7:15 a.m. Honor those fighting breast cancer, survivors and loved ones of those who lost their battle with the disease by taking part in this annual race series at Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg to benefit Komen Florida Suncoast race for the Cure. The day includes a variety of competitive and fun races. register online as an individual or part of a team. www.komensuncoast.org Everyone 2011 Girl Scout Journey Jam Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Head to this Girl Scouts of West Central Florida kick-off event at Munn Park, 201 E. Main St., Lakeland. Current scouts, families and nonmembers interested in learning more are invited. register at http://bit.ly/journeyjamor pay at the door. Everyone Life’s Knowledge Faire Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hosted by Learning is for Everyone at Gulfcoast Event and Conference Center, 4740 Cattleman road in Sarasota, this event costs $5 per person or $20 per family (six member limit). http://knowledgefaire2011.eventbrite. com Moms, Dads Out of This World Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Get ready for an intergalactic invasion of the Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St. Costumed characters begin their march along downtown Tampa’s riverwalk in CotanchobeeFort Brooke Park at 1 p.m. Cost: $12, adults; and $7, kids 4-7. www.tampabayhistorycenter. org 4 & Older The Great Gatsby Party Oct. 1, 7:30-11:30 p.m. return to the roaring ’20s during this

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celebration of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel at University of Tampa, Fletcher Lounge, 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. night includes food, dancing and live music. Tickets start at $75. 813-258-7302. Date Night Tampa Bay’s Premier Iron Chef Challenge Oct. 2, 4-8 p.m. Watch local chefs prepare dishes using a secret ingredient at this annual competition hosted by All Children’s Hospital Guild-Tampa Branch at T. Pepin Hospitality Centre, 4121 n. 50th St., Tampa. Event features all-you-can-taste samples, live entertainment, and auctions. Tickets are $60 (ViP $100). www.allkids.org Date Night Champions for Children Breakfast Oct. 4, 7-9 a.m. Join the Child Abuse Council for its ninth annual breakfast at The Hyatt regency Downtown Tampa, 211 n. Tampa St. This year’s lunch will highlight how the council works to build strong families and prevent child abuse and neglect. Cost is $30 per person. reservations required. jduchene@cachillsborough.com Moms, Dads Pink Picnic Luncheon Oct. 4, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Head to BJ’s Wholesale Club, 7651 W. Waters Ave., Tampa, for a free picnic for breast cancer survivors and their families and friends. Guests can enjoy lunch and hear from inspirational speakers. rSVP. www.bjsforpink.com Moms, Dads No Time to Spare! Oct. 6, 6 p.m. Hit the alleys for a fun night of bowling at Splitsville, 615 Channelside Drive, Tampa, and raise money for the free mammogram program at University Community Hospital’s Breast Care Center. Bowlers are asked to raise $300 in donations. Spectators can attend for a $25 donation and receive two free drink tickets. 813-615-7985. Moms, Dads Gift of Peace Breakfast • Oct. 7, 7:30 a.m. Attend this annual breakfast to benefit The Spring of Tampa Bay at the Tampa Convention Center. Event features guest speaker and Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. Tickets are $50. www.thespring.org Moms, Dads Panera Goes Pink Oct. 7, various times Join Panera Bread as it celebrates 10 years of

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fighting breast cancer, turning cafes pink for the day and inviting guests to purchase Pink ribbon Bagels. Portion of proceeds from each bagel sold go to Moffitt Cancer

Deepak Chopra • Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m.

Hear from the author of more than 55 books as he discusses higher consciousness and the capacity for transformation and healing at Carol Morsani Hall in the Straz Center. Following the presentation, the author will be available to sign copies of his latest book. Tickets start at $34.50. www.strazcenter.org Moms, Dads International Walk to School Day Oct. 8, 7-8 a.m. Dale Mabry Elementary School, 4201 Estrella Street in Tampa, hosts this event to help families focus on healthy eating exercise. Attendees will enjoy healthy food samples, Plus Kids Bootcamp, games, dancing and more. Everyone Fishing for Hearts Inshore Photo Release Tournament • Oct. 14, 7:30 a.m. Bring fishing enthusiasts for a photo release tournament at Loggerhead Club & Marina, 5821 32nd Way S. in St. Petersburg. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House of Tampa Bay and Athletes for Hearts. www.fishingforhearts. com 8 & Older Friends of Tampa Recreation Golf Tournament • Oct. 14, 8 a.m. Tee it up to benefit Friends of Tampa recreation at rocky Point Golf Course, 4151 Dana Shores Drive in Tampa. Four-person

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scramble check-in is at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m., lunch buffet at noon and awards and silent auction at 1 p.m. Day includes golf contests, silent auction and drawing. $75. www.friendsoftamparec.org Moms, Dads Brews by the Bay • Oct. 14, 8-11 p.m. Sample more than 80 beers and delicious food from 15 bay area restaurants at this Oktoberfest event at The Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive. Admission includes beer, food, live entertainment and access to aquarium exhibits. Cost: $50 until Oct. 13 and $60 after. www. brewsbythebay.com Date Night Parenting: The Ultimate Contact Sport Oct. 14-16, various times Attend this annual conference hosted by La Leche League of the Sunshine State at the Dolphin Beach resort, 4900 Gulf Blvd. in St. Pete Beach. Get valuable information about breastfeeding from bestselling author Barbara Coloroso. $134. www.lllsunshinestate.org Moms SPCA Tampa Bay 3k Pet Walk Oct. 15, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Walk Fido for a good cause at South Straub Park in downtown St. Petersburg. registration begins at 9 a.m., with walk starting at 9:45 a.m. Proof of current vaccinations required. Day features pet costume contest and adoptable pet parade. $25. Proceeds benefit SPCA Tampa Bay. www.3kpetwalk.org Everyone LEGOLAND Florida • Opening Oct. 15 Check out this new theme park in Winter Haven, packed with more than 50 rides, shows and family attractions. Cost: $65 plus tax for ages 13-59; and $55 plus tax ages 3-12 and 60 and older. www.legoland.com Everyone Broadway Ball Oct. 15, 6 p.m. Hosted by the Straz Center board of trustees, this black-tie event features dinner on the stage of Carol Morsani Hall and Broadwaystyle entertainment. The event will include live and silent auctions, dancing and special entertainment. Funds raised support the center’s efforts to provide arts education to at-risk children. Call 813-222-1037 for reservations. Date Night Pach’s Fifth Annual Open Oct. 20, 1 p.m. Participate in this yearly golf tournament at

MacDill Airforce Base South Course, 1803 Golf Course Ave. in South Tampa. registration begins at 10:30 a.m., with a 1 p.m. shotgun start and 5 p.m. awards dinner. Cost: $100 per player. Proceeds benefit the not-for-profit MyChoice Counts. www.mychoicecounts.org Moms, Dads Downtown Y Corporate Cup 5k Run Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. Assemble a team to compete in a 5k run/walk at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa. Proceeds raised will support the y’s youth sports, afterschool and summer camp programs. Cost: $20. www.ymca5k.com Moms, Dads IKEA Tampa Kid’s Academy Oct. 21, various times When school is out, iKEA Tampa Kid’s Academy is in session! Featuring free activities, free kids meals, and free t-shirt while supplies last. Activities last 20 minutes and happen throughout the day. www.ikea-usa.com/tampa Everyone

ImaginOcean

Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011 1 p.m. • Ferguson Hall A one-of-a-kind, musical puppet show, John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean is a magical undersea adventure. Tank, Bubbles and Dorsel are three best friends who just happen to be fish, and they're about to set out on a remarkable journey of discovery and friendship. Direct from New York.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Oct. 22, 8:15 a.m. Sign up to take part in this year’s American Cancer Society walk starting at downtown Tampa’s St. Pete Times Forum. registration opens at 7:30 a.m. and walk begins at 9 a.m. no registration fee or fundraising minimum required. www.makingstrides.acsevents.org/ hillsborough Moms, Dads National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Award Gala • Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Attend this annual gala at Tampa’s MOSi, 4801 E. Fowler Ave. Proceeds support students from underserved communities. Cost: $80 individual or $150 couple. www.mosi.org Moms, Dads Girls’ Night Out • Oct. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Take a night out for yourself as the Small Fry Society and Bun in the Oven Bunch invite moms and moms-to-be to neiman Marcus, 2223 West Shore Blvd., Tampa. See a cosmetics presentation, enjoy mini makeovers and indulge in light bites and wine cocktails/mocktails. Cost: $20. www.smallfrysociety.com Moms

Junie B. Jones

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 Ferguson Hall • 2 and 4 p.m. Junie B. Jones, First Grader (at last!), has a brand new musical! Based on the books by Barbara Parks, it’s got loads of funny songs about all of Junie B.’s new and exciting experiences in first grade. Watch Junie meet new friends, help the cafeteria lady and play in a kickball tournament! PRESENTED BY

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Wine, Women & Shoes Oct. 27-28, various times Slip on the stilettos for a fun event to benefit The Children’s Dream Fund at the Straz Center in downtown Tampa. Sip world-class wines, shop the latest boutique fashions, bid in a live

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auction and enjoy tasty vintner dinners. www. childrensdreamfund.org Moms

combo pack, or 15-disc, four movie collection. rated PG-13. 12 & Older

Great American Cooter Festival Oct. 28-30, various times Enjoy free outdoor events, from Cooter races to a Cooterween costume contest, at this free three-day festival in inverness that also features live music, kayak races, the Cooter triathlon, carnival rides and arts and crafts displays. www. cooterfestival.com 8 & Older

The Florida Myth in Films Oct. 26 & Nov. 2, 9, 16, 1-3 p.m. Learn about movie-making in Florida and the history behind it during this four-week movie series at The Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St., Tampa. To register, visit www. usfseniors.org or call 813-974-2403. Moms, Dads

art Refractory 2011 • Oct. 15, 8-11 p.m. Witness the transformation of the historic Kress Building, 811 n. Franklin St., Tampa, as Asian-inspired new media, installations and performance art fill the space. Event features 30 artists, including yoko Ono’s ‘Wishing Tree’ installation. Admission: $5. Date Night Mind, Body +Dali Yoga Workshops Oct. 21-23, various times Unwind by attending one or all five workshops at the Dali Museum, One Dali Blvd. in St. Petersburg. Cost: Members, $35 per workshop or $160 for all; and nonmembers, $45 per workshop or $215 for all. www.thedali.org Moms Annual Hyde Park Village Art Fair Oct. 29-30, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Browse the work of 150 local and national artists at this two-day event. See art across various formats including painting, sculpture and photography. Free and open to the public. Everyone

film African Cats • Available Oct. 4 Witness two incredible families as they strive to make a home in the wilds of Africa. For every movie purchased through Oct. 10, Disneynature will contribute a portion of home entertainment sales to its Save the Savanna effort. rated G. 5 & Older Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Available Oct. 18 Check out Jack Sparrow and the crew in highdefinition Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D as part of a limited edition five-disc combo pack, two-disc

theater The Sea Horse • Oct. 13-30, various times Follow a complicated relationship of passion and manipulation as a man ready for love meets a woman who fears it during this production at Gorilla Theatre, 4419 n Hubert Ave., Tampa. www.gorillatheatre.com Date Night Gruesome Playground Injuries Oct. 13-30, various times This hot, new play follows the bizarre wounds that chart your life. Follow Doug and Kayleen’s struggles from broken hearts to broken bones at Stageworks Theatre, 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa. www.stageworkstheatre.org Date Night The Addams Family • Oct. 18-23, various times reminisce as this creepy, kooky and altogether ooky TV family has their world turned downside up in this macabre musical comedy in Carol Morsani Hall at Tampa’s Straz Center. Tickets start at $38.50. www.strazcenter.org 7 & Older Quills • Oct. 20-Nov. 6, various times Catch this OBiE Award-winning production about the irreverent Marquis de Sade and the dangerous tales he tells from his notorious ink-laden quills at the Shimberg Playhouse in the Straz Center in downtown Tampa. Tickets: $24.50. Shows: 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. www. jobsitetheatre.org Moms, Dads

music & comedy Joe Jonas & Jay Sean • Oct. 1, 8 p.m. Bring your adoring young fans to a unique pairing of pop music as Joe Jonas and Jay Sean sing hits from their latest albums and bring their 19-city tour to ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. $38-$48. www.rutheckerdhall.com 12 & Older

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The Adam Corolla Show • Oct. 1, 8 p.m. Catch the comedian as he brings his popular internet radio show and topical humor to the stage at Ferguson Hall in the Straz Center in downtown Tampa. Show contains mature language and subject matter. Tickets start at $24.50. 813-229-7827. Dads Oceans Are Talking! • Oct. 2, 2 p.m. Enjoy a spirited, interactive concert as Sam Lardner and his Flamenco fusion band arrive at ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater. Lardner shares lessons about environmental challenges, the oceans and their inhabitants through song. Tickets: $8. 727-791-7400. Everyone

www.panera-tampa.com A portion of the proceeds from Every Pink Ribbon Bagel and Power of 10 Bagel Pack sold throughout the Month of October will be donated to:

Duran Duran • Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. Pull out the fedoras and bangles you packed away and sing and dance the night away to the 80s Brit pop band’s classics, including Hungry Like The Wolf and rio at Clearwater’s ruth Eckerd Hall. Tickets start at $49.50. www.rutheckerdhall.com Moms Women of Faith Imagine Tour Oct. 14 & 15, various times Hear from four-time Female Vocalist of the year natalie Grant, Grammy Award-winning gospel duo Mary Mary and others at the St. Pete Times Forum, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Cost: $99 for full two-day event and box lunch both days. www.womenoffaith.com Moms

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“The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band Oct. 16, 3 p.m. Listen to America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization when they perform at Carol Morsani Hall in the Straz Center in downtown Tampa. Admission is free; seating is first come, first served. Ticket limit is four per request. Visit www.strazcenter.org for instructions to request tickets by mail. Everyone Josh Groban • Oct. 28, 8 p.m. Experience the soaring sounds of this singersongwriter as he performs audience favorites and new songs from his latest album at the St. Pete Times Forum in downtown Tampa. Cost: $55-$65. www.stpetetimesforum.com Moms, Date Night

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party All month, various times Join Mickey and his friends for a family-friendly celebration on select dates in the Magic Kingdom (additional admission required to attend). Guests of all ages can dress in their favorite Halloween costume, collect candy and check out a Disney character parade, fireworks and more. www. disneyworld.com Everyone Pumpkin Patch at Seal Swim School Through Oct. 31, various times Pick out the perfect pumpkin to carve into this year’s jack-o-lantern at the Pumpkin Patch at Seal Swim School, 19509 n. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz. Open daily. 813-229-7946. Everyone Halloween Spooktacular • Oct. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23 and 28-30, various times Trick-or-treat under the sea and dance with sea fairies and pumpkin fish at this popular annual fall extravaganza at Sea World. Highlights include Penelope’s Party zone with interactive ice DJ, Sesame Street’s live Halloween-themed stage show, the Spooky Sand Art Station and more. www. seaworldspooktacular.com Everyone

HALLOWEEN & FALL EVENTS entertainment, arts and crafts, games, a flea market, raffles, silent auction and Oktoberfest (Oct. 14-15). Free admission and parking. www.ollfallfestival.com Everyone

best restaurants, free valet parking, complimentary drink tickets and admission to the Out of This World traveling exhibit. Cost: $50 advance; $60 day of event. www.histeriaevent.org Moms, Date Night

Museum Mysteries • Oct. 13, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Come dressed in your favorite costume and take on a mystery at the Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St. Guests try to find the missing artifact with fingerprints taken and a gallery search for the culprit. Make a spooky fingerprint craft and enjoy a singalong. Cost: $6 adults; and $10 children 3-5. www. tampabayhistorycenter.org 3-5

Guppyween • Oct. 23, 4-8 p.m. Bring kids in costume to a safe, supervised children’s Halloween Party at downtown Tampa’s Florida Aquarium, 701 Channelside Drive. Event features candy stations and kids’ activities. Free for members, $12 for adults and $2 for children younger than 12. www.flaquarium.org 4-12

Haunted Ape Escape Oct. 21-22 & 28-29, various times Visit a haunted house and party hosted by The Suncoast Primate Sanctuary at 4600 Alt. U.S. 19 in Palm Harbor. Walk a haunted trail and enjoy costume contests and kids’ activities. Adult costume contest is Oct. 22, with kids’ costume contest Oct. 29. General admission is $4 and adult costume party is $10. www. suncoastprimate.homestead.com 8 & Older

Free Scary Face Pancakes at IHOP Oct. 28, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Place your order for a free ‘Scary Face Pancake,’ for trick-or-treaters 12 and younger at participating bay area iHOPs. Kids receive an oversized buttermilk pancake topped with a whipped topping mouth and strawberry nose. Mini Oreos and candy corn will be provided so kids can custom-decorate their pancake. www.ihop.com 4-12

Fall Family Festival • Oct. 21, 4-7 p.m. Grab the kids and stop by Seal Swim School, 19509 n. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz, for fall fun, including arts and crafts, face painting, a bounce house and pumpkin painting. Free and open to the public. www. sealswimschool.com Everyone

A Night at the Museum • Oct. 30, 5-7 p.m. Watch exhibits come to life as historic figures and movie characters roam the halls after hours at the Tampa Bay History Center, 801 Old Water St. Wear your coolest costume, play ghoulish games, make creepy crafts and go on a scavenger hunt. Cost: Members, $6/child and $8/adult; nonmembers, $9/child and $14/adult. 813-228-0097. 6 & Older

ZooBoo Oct. 1, 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 27-30, various times Pack up the family for a frightfully fun time at Tampa’s Lowry Park zoo, 1101 W. Sligh Ave. Wander through the monstrous “Tangled Terror” trail, hit the roarin’ roller-Ghoster or unearth “Pharaoh’s Tomb of revenge.” $17 adults and $14 for kids 3-11. www.lowryparkzoo.com 4 & Older

Heritage Village Fall Jubilee Oct. 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Get a head start on your holiday shopping at Heritage Village, 11909 125th St. n., Largo. Browse homemade crafts, paintings, jewelry, stained glass and wooden treasures while enjoying live entertainment, craft demonstrations and a flea market. Free but donations welcomed. www. pinellascounty.org/heritage Everyone

Halloween in the Park • Oct. 31, 4-8 p.m. Bring the kids to collect candy along the Treat Trail set up by local businesses and community organizations at England Brothers Band Shell at Town Square Plaza Park, 5010 81st Ave. n. in Pinellas Park. Carnival games and costume contest begin at 4 p.m.; Treat Trail opens at 6 p.m. Free. 727-541-0895. Everyone

Pumpkin Palooza Fall Family Festival Oct. 1, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Support the GFWC St. Petersburg Junior Woman’s Club at this family-friendly event at the St. Petersburg Woman’s Club, 40 Snell isle Blvd. Festivities include a pumpkin patch, face painting, arts and crafts and kids’ games. Free entry. Food and game tickets are cash only with proceeds to benefit local charities. www.spjwc.org Everyone

Haunted Hike • Oct. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Walk through Historic St. Pete during this familyfriendly tour starting at 13th Avenue and 13th Street north in St. Petersburg. One-hour tours leave every 15 minutes and cover one mile. Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $2 for kids 12 and younger. Purchase at Dairy inn, 1201 MLK Jr. St. n. night of event is $7 for adults and $3 kids for kids 12 and younger. www.espna.org 8 & Older

Fall Festival • Oct. 13-16, various times Capture the autumn spirit at this annual event at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, 730 San Salvador Drive in Dunedin. Festival features live

HISTeria • Oct. 22, 8 p.m. – 12 midnight Attend Tampa’s premier adult Halloween party at the Tampa Bay History Center in downtown Tampa. Admission includes food from Tampa’s

Main Street Trick or Treat Oct. 31, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Trick or treat through downtown Safety Harbor as Main Street businesses open their doors and toss goodies into little ones’ Halloween bags. Free. 727-724-1572. Everyone

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