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4D ultrasounds performed onsite by LOOK WHO’S KICKIN’ Free mommy massages by All About M.E. - Mobile Spa Parties Drawings at 1pm and 3pm for thousands of dollars worth of prizes! Nursing and diaper changing station by Babies R Us! The BEST resources for you and your baby to enjoy a healthier, more practical, organized, safer and memorable life together! Meet: professional baby and family photographers, local non-profit community resources, first aid/cpr instructors, financial planning professionals, fitness & health experts, cord blood banking providers, parenting & support groups, consignment & retail stores, mom's pampering, stroller and baby gear stores, online businesses, unique gifts & much, much more!
Purchase tickets online and register to win a $100 Gift Card at Babies R Us: www.Everything4TheBaby.com Online tickets - $10 At the Door - $12
A portion of the proceeds will go to the Children’s Cancer Center www.childrenscancercenter.org
Some exhibtors include: ViaCord, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Family Support & Resource Center, Babies 1st Impressions, Gold Canyon Candles, Look Who's Kickin’, Arbonne International, All About ME Mobile Spa Parties, Cottontail Baby, Le Leche League, Baby Bottoms Consignment, John Hancock, You&Me.WE Program, Mothers & More, Discovery Toys, Total Care Doula and Nanny Placement, Happy Scraps, The Diaper Bag Company, The Vein Center, mom2mom Swap Meet
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23 BACKPACK TIPS Save them from back problems
6 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR 22 PASCO NEWS
28 GEARING UP FOR SPORTS SAFETY Getting hurt doesn’t have to be “part of the game”
14 WHAT’S THAT NOISE? Kids and rap music 18 CHEMICAL FREE CHILDREN Passing the Kids Chemical Free Act
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24 NORTH HILLSBOROUGH NEWS 26 SOUTH HILLSBOROUGH NEWS
36 RUNAWAY MOMMY Create alone time
28 HEALTH AND WELLNESS
19 TEN POLLUTION SOLUTIONS Keeping the toxins out of your family’s body
33 NORTH PINELLAS NEWS 34 SOUTH PINELLAS NEWS
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40 PARTY GUIDE 43 AROUND TOWN 44 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 46 FAMILY GUIDE
On the cover: Lisee Griffin, age 4, of South Tampa Photography by: Jennifer Griffin, www.jennifergriffinphotography.com
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Letter from the Editor Angela L. Ardolino Editor-In-Chief Diana Miklowski Copy Editor Contributing Writers Tim Fath Sandra Parrish Lindsay Perez Lisa Black PJ Goetz Joezette Hite Amy Gall Lauren Hoyt-Williams Elyse Cohen Graphic Artist Susan Margolis Marketing Director Mike Craig Sales Director
One of this month’s features, Chemical Free Children, is a topic that I’ve researched and followed over the past two years - toxins and pollution in common consumer products and the food we eat. Alarmingly, the EPA has no mandate and almost no authority to protect children from chemical exposures. As a result babies are born with over 200 chemicals in their bodies, including many known carcinogens and chemicals that harm brain development. When it comes to chemical exposure, children aren’t just miniature adults. Their developing bodies are vulnerable to toxic harm from small doses received at the wrong time. There’s finally some federal legislation on the table now that would help close this huge regulatory gap. The Kid Safe Chemical Act was introduced in Congress this spring and will come before a hearing this fall. The act, which the Environmental Working Group and other environmental organizations are campaigning for, would require that, duh, new chemicals be safety tested before they’re sold. It would also force the industry to go back and test the ones that have already been grandfathered in—especially the 400 or so that have been widely found in humans. “This is an issue that people are very aware of lately, especially with the baby bottle issue, so maybe we can finally update this law,” says Alex Formuzis, EWG spokesperson. Might be a good time to let your Congressman know how you feel. AMEN!
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fter-school activities are a great way to help reduce your child’s unsupervised time, possibly lowering his risk for involvement in negative, unhealthy behaviors. After-school activities have several other benefits as well, including:
Building self-esteem and self-confidence Enhancing social skills Improving math, science and reading scores Teaching sportsmanship Providing exposure to other cultures and people Improving time management skills Teaching responsibility Exercise and physical activity
After-school activities don’t have to be school sponsored or school related. Clubs and programs can be sponsored by local community centers, places of worship, 4-H clubs, or nonprofit organizations. Activities can involve academics, sports, foreign languages, arts, or something just for fun! Volunteer work can be another great way for a child or teen to spend her time after school. Volunteering provides kids with a sense of responsibility and compassion; it also can help boost self-confidence as a child learns
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that she is capable of doing something to help others. With all these options, how do you decide which program is best for your child? Here are a few things to keep in mind when enrolling your child in afterschool activities: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
What are the child’s interests? What is the child’s age? What are his abilities? How much time does this activity take? How does the activity fit in with your own schedule?
Remember, after-school activities should not become a burden for your child; they are meant to enhance her knowledge and build her character. She should not be overly tired as a result of these activities. If an afterschool activity starts interfering with her school work or takes up so much time that she doesn’t have time for family, you may need to cut down the number of hours she spends on it. Keep in mind that each child’s tolerance is different. One child may be able to handle only one activity, whereas another child may be able to participate in three. Your child’s activities should match her needs, interests, and abilities while at the same time accommodating your schedule. j
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erhaps the hottest debate surrounding music and parenting is the effect rap music has on our children. It is an unavoidable subject - a media darling - but rarely is treated from a realistic, commonsensical belief. I would like to offer what I hope are some reasonable observations about rap music and how it can impact our kids.
music’s influence on our youth this element is rarely mentioned: that many rap hits are catchy and clever and sound great on a radio, ipod or boom box. It is like debating eating healthy foods and not recognizing that “junk food” tastes good or is at the very least addictive and/or well packaged. We can cite statistic after statistic about nutritional benefits but we parents have to deal with the fact that fast food is embedded in our culture.
Let’s recognize two main characteristics of rap music circa 2008:
This is not to let rap music off the hook. To the contrary, rap music today is bloated, predictable and oftentimes stoops to the lowest common denominator. To invoke the healthy food analogy again, rap music today is where McDonald’s and Burger King were fifteen years ago: cranking out product with no concern to it’s customer’s well-being (diabetes, heart risk, weight gain, etc.). There are now the first rumblings within both the rap community and music labels to police the gratuitous elements of rap. It’s sort of like the first fast food chain executive in 1989 saying, “Do you think any one would eat a salad if we offered it to them?”
1. Rap music is powerful, pervasive and deeply rooted in the fabric of American culture. Rap music is a cornerstone of Madison Avenue, movie soundtracks and television shows. Urban and rap music are the biggest selling musical formats according to Soundscan and urban radio thrives where practically all other formats (except country) are a mere shadow of what they used to be. My point? It is a phenomena that cannot be ignored by a parent, regardless of what you think of the genre. 2. Like all popular music, rap works on two levels. Either you are a fan of an individual song because it possesses an intoxicating beat, certain style of rapping, or a cool sample; or you are a fan of the artist. I base this opinion on twenty years experience in the music business - eleven of which I worked in retail. The latter characteristic is more complex, and needs explanation. Believe it or not, most customers buy a rap song for every reason other than the ones the mass media would have you believe. They like a rap song for all the same reasons that a country fan likes a certain country song or a heavy metal kid likes a heavy metal song: it speaks to them. Something about the beat, the hook, the production. In all the debates surrounding rap
How does this all tie into parenting? First of all, we need to work hard to educate ourselves about what our children are listening to and then go about changing the culture of rap music. Not to beat an analogy into the ground but if we made the decision to have our children eat better it would require a little bit of education (reading about what foods are healthy) and a little bit more time perhaps to prepare those foods. So it goes with rap - reading up on what a rapper stands for and how positive or negative an influence they might be. We also have the power of the purse. Supporting rap music that is positive or boycotting rap music that is negative is akin to constantly ordering side salads at a fast food chain. Eventually, corporate will get it. I mentioned above that the rap fans can be broken into two camps: those who like an individual song and those who emulate the rap artist themselves. There is a real “leap of faith” that a young person makes when seeking role models. Our goal as parents should to be instill enough sense of right and wrong,
what’s that noise rap music and our children BY TIM FATH
and to raise our children’s self-esteem to the degree that the gratuitous rappers seem about as realistic as professional wrestlers. Trust me, the great majority of teens are amused by rap videos -not in a condescending way -but they “get” the persona of the rapper and even recognize it as a put-on. The problem lies in the kid who doesn’t get it. The gut check question is: Why would messages of violence and misogyny and illegality resonate with a kid? I realize this is the chicken-andthe-egg question that surrounds every debate on popular culture and it’s negative effect on kids (video games, metal music, promiscuously on television) but I sincerely believe that we parents can go a long way to ensure those elements do not resonate with our children. Again, exposure to good art, instilling a sense of right and wrong, and recognizing rap that is undeniably negative are all important. I have talked to hundreds of kids over the years about music and the same principle is borne out every time: the higher the self-esteem a kid has, the smaller influence popular media has on their core beliefs. j
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he nation’s toxic chemical regulatory law, the Toxic Substances Control Act, is in drastic need of reform. Passed in 1976 and never amended since, TSCA is widely regarded as the weakest of all major environmental laws on the books today. When passed, the Act declared safe some 62,000 chemicals already on the market, even though there were little or no data to support this policy. Since that time another 20,000 chemicals have been put into commerce in the United States, also with little or no data to support their safety. The human race is now polluted with hundreds of industrial chemicals with little or no understanding of the consequences. Babies are born pre-polluted with as many as 300 industrial chemicals in their bodies when they enter the world.
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Testing by Environmental Working Group has identified 455 chemicals in people, and again, no one has any idea if these exposures are safe. We are at a tipping point, where the pollution in people is increasingly associated with a range of serious diseases and conditions from childhood cancer, to autism, ADHD, learning deficits, infertility, and birth defects. Yet even as our knowledge about the link between chemical exposure and human disease grows, the government has almost no authority to protect people from even the most hazardous chemicals on the market. Pass the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act
This pollution of people is the direct result of a law that does not require chemicals to be proven safe to get on the market, or stay on the market. Under the current toothless law, EPA does not have the
authority to demand the information it needs to evaluate a chemical’s risk, and neither manufacturers nor the EPA are required to prove a chemical’s safety as a condition of use. The Kid-Safe Chemical Act will change all this through a fundamental overhaul of our nation’s chemical regulatory law. Specifically, the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act: • • •
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requires that industrial chemicals be safe for infants, kids and other vulnerable groups; requires that new chemicals be safety tested before they are sold; requires chemical manufacturers to test and prove that the 62,000 chemicals already on the market that have never been tested are safe in order for them to remain in commerce; requires EPA to review “priority” chemicals, those which are found in people, on an expedited schedule; requires regular biomonitoring to determine what chemicals are in people and in what amounts; requires regular updates of health and safety data and provides EPA with clear authority to request additional information and tests; provides incentives for manufacturers to further reduce health hazards; requires EPA to promote safer alternatives and alternatives to animal testing; protects state and local rights; and requires that this information be publicly available.
Through the Kid-Safe Chemicals Act we can give our children a safer and healthier future.
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Everyday Pollution Solutions 1. Use cast iron pans instead of nonstick. Read about Teflon health concerns at ewg.org 2. To avoid chemicals leaching into food, go easy on processed, canned or fast foods and never microwave plastic. Read about Bisphenol A, a toxic food-can lining ingredient associated with birth defects, more at ewg.org 3. Buy organic, or eat vegetables and fruit from the “Cleanest 12” list. Find out more about the “Dirty Dozen.” at ewg.org 4. Use iodized salt to combat chemical interference from the thyroid. Read about rocket fuel’s effect on the thyroid more at ewg.org 5. Seal outdoor wooden structures. Order a test kit to find out if your wooden deck, picnic table, or playset is leaching arsenic. 6. Leave your shoes at the door. This cuts down on dustbound pollutants in the home. 7. Avoid perfume, cologne and products with added fragrance. Search for personal care products that are fragrance-free, or check the products you’re already using more at ewg.org 8. Buy products with natural fibers, like cotton and wool, that are naturally fire resistant. Use list of products and manufacturers to avoid the chemical flame retardant PBDE. See list at ewg.org 9. Eat low-mercury fish like tilapia & pollock, rather than high-mercury choices like tuna & swordfish. Check our Safe Fish List to see which fish to avoid and what’s safe to eat at ewg.org 10. Filter your water for drinking and cooking. How does your tap water stack up? Search the tap water database to see what you’re drinking at www.ewg.org. j tbparenting.com
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‘Amazin’ Partnership Benefits Kids With Food Allergies Fall conjures images of blazing leaves, jack-o-lanterns and festivals. For parents of food-allergic children, fall can also be a ‘tricky’ time of year. Trick or treating is likely at the top of every child’s todo list, but can easily turn into a real-life fright if unsafe Halloween treats are consumed, touched—or even inhaled. That’s why fall is the perfect time of year to remind parents of food dangers and the organizations that strive to make food-allergic children as safe as possible. To help distribute this message, national nonprofit Kids With Food Allergies (KFA) partnered with family owned and operated Amazinflates of TAMPA, Fla., to host a fall fundraiser benefiting food-allergic children. On October 4, 2008, Amazinflates will host an “inflatable fair fun day” where various-sized moonwalks/jumpers will entice the community—both adults and children—to wander the fairgrounds and fill up on food favorites like popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy. All of the money collected in advance will go towards KFA (www.kidswithfoodallergies.org). “Currently at Amazinflates, one dollar out of every hundred dollars spent on rentals goes to Kids With Food Allergies,” said Ronnie Rivera, president and CEO of Amazinflates. Rivera has a personal connection to the cause—his oldest son is severely allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. “I definitely know how serious allergies can be. After looking for a few months for a good charity to donate to and support, we decided on Kids With Food Allergies.” Michele Cassalia, Development Coordinator at KFA is grateful for Rivera’s support and encourages others to follow in his footsteps. “Ronnie Rivera’s generosity is overwhelming. It is good to know that there are people like him and his family in the world who are willing to give of themselves and contribute to KFA. Everyone here at KFA is appreciative to Ronnie and the commitment he has made to us,” she said. “I hope Ronnie’s pledge to KFA will inspire others to remember KFA when they are thinking about contributing or volunteering to a non-profit organization. It is people like Ronnie who make it possible for KFA to provide all the wonderful information, support and education to our members and their families.” Lynda Mitchell, president of KFA echoed Cassalia’s appreciation and agreed that contributions to the organization are what allows it to thrive. “On behalf of Kids With Food Allergies, I am truly thankful for Mr. Rivera’s fall fundraiser to benefit KFA. As a nonprofit charity, donations and fundraising are critical to KFA’s continued success as we continue our work to empower parents with information and support to make children with food allergies the happiest and healthiest they can be,” she stated. “Mr. Rivera understands that need and has generously stepped up to support KFA and make our continued work possible.” Please visit www.kidswithfoodallergies.org or www.amazinflates.com for more information. Founded in 2005 as a nonprofit charity, Kids With Food Allergies, Inc. is the largest online support organization for parents and families raising food-allergic kids, with 10,000 members nationwide. The online community has a range of offerings, including online discussion forums or “support groups” offering peer information sharing, social and emotional support, and cooking help; allergy-friendly recipes; food allergy news, articles and research updates; allergen-free shopping, and more. Kids With Food Allergies’ roots trace back nearly seven years to a handful of dedicated parents sharing experiences online about raising children with food allergies. The recent, unprecedented rise in food allergies has spurred the group’s rapid growth. For more information, visit www.kidswithfoodallergies.org.
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dates: Saturdays, 8am - 12pm Downtown Farmers Market Organics, Seafood, Crafts, Produce, Plants etc. Cavalaire Square in New Port Richey For more information call 727-842-8066 September 1, 9a – 4p Pioneer Florida Days Festival With Civil War re-enactments, living history exhibits, traditional crafts demonstrations, 1860’s fashion show, arts and crafts show, community exhibits, live entertainment, Florida native plant sale, children’s activities, food, and more. Pioneer Florida Museum 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City, 33523 352-567-0262 September 13, 6a – 6p Fishing Tournament 2nd annual Craig Shedden Memorial Fishing Tournament to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of West Pasco. Snook, Redfish and Trout tournaments. Also Children’s Freshwater Tournament. Call Julie Murphy Pierce 352-5852147 for more information September 13, 10a – 2p Kids Health and Safety Day Location: Starkey Park, 10500 Wilderness Park Rd, New Port Richey, 34655 Admission Free Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Greater West Pasco September 16 Progress Reports sent home for all Pasco County Schools September 27, 6p – midnight Rotary Club of Trinity Presents Classic Hollywood Comes Alive Classic Hollywood Comes Alive with special tributes to Marilyn Monore, The Rat Pack, and The Blues Brothers! Location: Heritage Springs Club House Suggested Donation $100/Person Proceeds benefit children’s charities Dress: Black Tie Complimentary Souvenir Photo * Live Auction * Door Prizes & Suprises Galore * Silent Auction * $1,000 Door Prize. For more information call Candace Glewen at 727-451-4340
BACKPACK TIPS It may still be hazy, hot and humid this time of year but, believe it or not, backto-school season is well under way and for parents and kids, the toughest question is knowing what supplies will be needed for the new semester. One of the most important items to purchase for any child at just about any school age is a quality and safe backpack to carry all their gear. Dr. Sheeraz A. Qureshi, M.D., M.B.A., Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City suggests that parents consider function over fashion when choosing a backpack for a child. “Healthy habits as an adolescent can reduce the chances of having chronic back problems as they get older,” commented Dr. Qureshi. “It is extremely important for students and parents to be mindful of the weight they are carrying and how they distribute that weight.” Some additional backpack tips from Dr. Qureshi: 1. Check the number of straps. Backpacks with two straps distribute the weight of the bag more evenly, placing less stress on the shoulders. 2. It is also preferred that a backpack have a strap that goes around the child’s waist to balance the backpack’s weight between the shoulders and hips. 3. Backpacks with wheels place almost no stress on the back and are therefore preferable to standard backpacks. However, some schools do not permit this type of rolling bag so check before buying one of these. 4. Wearing a heavy backpack can affect the way you walk. For children, wearing the backpack lower on the back seems to improve walking
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Carrollwood Cultural Center Is Home To Unique Handmade Concert Grand Piano That Is One Of Only Seven In The U.S. And 50 In The World The SHIGERU KAWAI GRAND PIANO is the embodiment of an extraordinary dream. Over one hundred years ago, in a humble workshop in Japan, Koichi Kawai embarked upon a journey… a spiritual quest to design and build a piano that would one day be called “the finest”. A generation later, this dream burned intensely in the heart of Koichi’s son, Shigeru Kawai. To Shigeru, the dream represented not just his origins, but his destiny… an unrelenting force that would launch a lifetime of devotion in the pursuit of perfection. For over half-a-century, he has stretched the bounds of excellence in the passionate quest to create an ever-higher work of art. In the SHIGERU piano, you will hear not just his labor and his love… but his life. What is so very special about the Shigeru Kawai piano? The SHIGERU piano is handcrafted by a unique breed of craftsman. Called Master Piano Artisans (or MPAs). There are only twenty of them. Each one oversees the creation and completion of a given instrument before placing their name on a personal biography that follows the piano wherever it goes. Can you summarize the process by which each piano is made? First, the piano is designed with the use of CAD engineering and tonal analysis in our unique anechoic (echoless) chamber. Then, the world’s finest materials are selected for use in building each instrument. The woods are carefully seasoned – some as long as 15 years as is the case for the Ezo spruce used in our soundboards. Finally, materials and design are married together to create truly exceptional instruments, meticulously crafted by the finest piano builders on Earth. When the word handcrafted is mentioned, one must immediately ask the next logical question, “Crafted by whose hands?” Skill levels can vary widely from company to company. Because each of our MPAs are capable of building a world-class piano from the ground up, our view of “handcrafted” takes on much deeper meaning. One who plays the SHIGERU piano will quickly sense that the hands of a Master Piano Artisan are indeed masterful. It is also important to note that Mr. Shigeru Kawai is so deeply committed to this personal line of pianos that he will send one of these Master Piano Artisans from Japan to a purchaser’s home or studio within the first year of ownership. A special dedication event will be held at the Carrollwood Cultural Center on September 7th at 3 p.m. Pianist Mary Ann Scialdo will explore the capacity of their Shigeru piano with a repetoire of Scarlatti, Scriabin, Kabalevsky, and Giannini. Admission: $50 per person. Seating is limited. The Carrollwood Cultural Center 813-269-1310, carrollwoodcenter.org
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dates: Wednesdays, through October 1, 6 - 8pm Why Weight? Classes at St. Joseph’s Why Weight? is a unique weight management program for kids ages 8-15. Staffed by registered dietitians, certified health educators and exercise specialists. Weight loss isn’t just about dieting. It also involves exercise, portion control, making healthy food choices, eating in moderation and enhancing self-esteem. Why Weight? addresses all aspects of healthy eating while making it fun and interesting for kids. For more information and to register for classes, call 813-870-4808. www.sjhweightloss.com September 5, 7:15p – 9:15p at TBSA Oldsmar September 12, 7:30p – 9p at TBSA Countryside Westfield Shoppingtown BACK TO SCHOOL BASH ICE SKATING PARTY! For more information, visit tbsa.com or call a TBSA location below. Tampa Bay Skating Academy-Oldsmar 255 Forest Lakes Blvd N, Oldsmar, 34677 813-854-4010 Tampa Bay Skating Academy-Countryside Westfield Shoppingtown 27001 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, 33761 727-723-7785 September 7, 3p SPECIAL EVENT: Dedication of the Shigeru Kawai Concert Grand Piano Pianist Mary Ann Scialdo will explore the capacity of our Shigeru piano with a repetoire of Scarlatti, Scriabin, Kabalevsky, and Giannini. Admission: $50 per person. Seating is limited. The Carrollwood Cultural Center 813-269-1310, carrollwoodcenter.org September 13, 11a - 4p Grand Opening Celebration: Julianna’s Fun Shoppe at Citrus Park Town Center Mall Meet & Greet Hello Kitty, Webkinz Wheel of Wow, Win Tickets to Disney On Ice, TBPAC’s Wizard of Oz, Webkiz and more! Free PLAYMOBIL toy for the first 50 children to the store! Citrus Park Town Center Mall, Tampa, 33625 813-926-2200
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America’s Favorite Little Monkey Goes Green With his insatiable curiosity and a Daytime Emmy® Award for “Outstanding Children’s Animated Program” in tow, America’s favorite little monkey embarks on a brand new set of (mis)-adventures this fall when the third season of CURIOUS GEORGE premieres on PBS KIDS. George, The Man with the Yellow Hat, and their friends are off on an exploration of the world around them, introducing young viewers to Earth Science concepts such as recycling, composting, weather patterns, solar power, and agriculture along the way. The all new-season premieres as part of the PBS KIDS preschool destination airs on WEDU, M-F 8am & 5pm, Sundays @ 8:30am . “Now more than ever before so many of us are striving to take better care of our planet,” said Executive Producer for WGBH Carol Greenwald. “The Earth Science theme of CURIOUS GEORGE’s third season teaches kids about the planet, its elements, and the environment. Our hope is to show children how the earth nurtures them, and in turn inspire them to nurture the earth.” Over the course of the all-new third season George and his friends investigate the planet through a wide variety of escapades including creating a shelter during an Antarctic blizzard, growing a prize-worthy carrot, saving the day with a solar powered cooker, and chasing rainbows. Young viewers are introduced to the concept of composting when George discovers that he can make plant food out of his (smelly!) leftovers, and recycling, when he helps his apartment building win the city’s recycling contest and learns that you only recycle products after they’ve been used! And, after monkeying around with a delicate dinosaur skeleton, George uses his new archeological skills, and the concepts of symmetry, to put the skeleton back together. Brought to public television by Imagine Entertainment, WGBH Boston, and Universal Studios Family Productions, with the support of Curious George publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, the award-winning series has consistently ranked number one amongst 2 to 5 year-olds since its launch in 2006*. CURIOUS GEORGE is narrated by Rino Romano (The Batman). The all-new third season features 15 daily, half-hour episodes filled with colorful characters and new locales. “We’re delighted to bring CURIOUS GEORGE back for a third season on PBS KIDS,” said Executive Producer for Universal Studios Productions, Ellen Cockrill. “Now with two wonderfully successful seasons and a Daytime Emmy Award to his credit, we can’t wait to see how George continues to inspire his young viewers and spark their curiosity in the world around them.” Viewers can continue to monkey around online at pbskids.org/curiousgeorge where two new interactive activities, along with 10 new printable activities and 20 new videos will be made available on the Web site with the premiere of the new season.
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dates: September 11 Brandon Youth Theatre Fall Auditions BYT is available to children ages 6-18 years old. To register call 781-3842, brandonyouththeatre. org Brandon Youth Theatre provides educational theatre in morally beneficial environment where students can learn and develop their talents in the arts. BYT strives to create unity and teamwork in an environment where each student can learn to work as a group while developing their own individual talents. September 13 Cure Kids Cancer Challenge 7:30a Registration 9a Challenge Begins 9a – Noon Family Fun Day/Post Walk Party The Second Annual 5K Walk/ Fun-Run or 1 mile Family Walk. Benefiting the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. After the walk/family fun, outdoor activities, great food. Park Square in FishHawk Ranch 16144 Churchview Drive Lithia 813-269-0955 for more information September 16, 7pm - 8pm Sitter Soirées Event at Kit’s Well-Dressed, Hyde Park Take the hassle out of finding a good, reliable sitter. More info at SitterSoirees.com Wednesdays, through October 1, 6 - 8pm Why Weight? Classes at St. Joseph’s Why Weight? is a unique weight management program for kids ages 8-15. Staffed by registered dietitians, certified health educators and exercise specialists. Weight loss isn’t just about dieting. It also involves exercise, portion control, making healthy food choices, eating in moderation and enhancing self-esteem. Why Weight? addresses all aspects of healthy eating while making it fun and interesting for kids. For more information and to register for classes, call 813-870-4808. www.sjhweightloss.com
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articipating in organized sports can improve a child’s fitness, coordination and self-discipline. It also teaches the importance of teamwork and dedication.
As more and more parents recognize the benefits of children’s sports, its popularity continues to grow. In fact, nearly three quarters of U.S. households with schoolage children have at least one child who plays organized sports. But the number of children playing sports is not the only thing on the rise. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), more than 3.5 million U.S. children ages 14 and under receive medical treatment for sports-related injuries each year. “Children are more susceptible to injuries because they are still growing and gaining motor and cognitive skills,” said St. Joseph’s Children’s Emergency Center Pediatrician Manuel Carmona, M.D.
By far the most common type of sports-related injury is sprains or strains. Dr. Carmona notes that some sports are more dangerous than others. “Contact sports, such as football, will likely result in a higher number of injuries than a non-contact sport such as swimming,” said Dr. Carmona. “However, all sports have the potential for injury and the best way to prevent it is to use every piece of protective equipment required and play by the rules.” Fortunately, getting hurt doesn’t have to be “part of the game.” It is estimated that half of all sports-related injuries can be prevented. St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital recommends the following precautions for all children playing or practicing any individual or team sport:
According to Safe Kids Worldwide, one out of four participants in youth soccer, football or baseball have been injured at least once. And approximately 15 percent of kids playing basketball and 12 percent of kids playing softball have been injured. Most of these injuries occur during practices, not games, and the majority are from falls, collisions, overexertion or being struck with an object. Although death from sports injury is rare, the AAP reports that the leading cause of death from a sports-related injury is brain injury.
gear up for sports safety getting hurt doesn’t have to be “part of the game” BY AMY GALL
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Golf and Tennis Charity Classic For MDA Countryside Country Club will be hosting the ClubCorp Charity Classic: Celebrating a Legacy on Sept. 21 to benefit local families served by MDA. Across the United States, ClubCorp tournaments and receptions will donate proceeds equally between MDA: Augie’s Quest, ClubCorp’s Employee Partners Care Foundation and Clothes To Kids of Pinellas County. Augie’s Quest, an initiative within MDA, is an aggressive, cure-driven effort singularly focused on treatments and cures for ALS, (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease). On Sept. 21, ClubCorp will be hosting the first of a two-day golf tournament. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Any golfer who hits a hole-in-one will win a trip to one of ClubCorp’s amazing resorts! The awards ceremony will follow the tournament at 5:30 p.m. and guests will celebrate the Taste of Countryside reception at 6 p.m. in the ballroom. “Pros versus Joes,” the ClubCorp tennis event will take place between guests and the tennis pros. Double matches will be held every hour from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Countryside Country Club is just one of the venues that will be hosting the ClubCorp Tournament across the United States. Last year, the ClubCorp Charity Classic raised more than $1.6 million through live auctions, dinner, golf and tennis tournaments, a variety of fitness activities as well as online auctions. To learn more about Augie’s Quest or to register for the tournament, visit clubcorpcharityclassic. com or contact jbell@mdausa.org. The Countryside Country Club is located at 3001 Countryside Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33761
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announce Cruising For Critters scheduled Saturday, October 4th, 2008. Cruising For Critters is a poker run that welcomes motorcycles of all styles. We have a great 40+ mile route planned throughout northern Pinellas County. Eve’s Family Restaurant in Oldsmar hosts our registration site starting at 7:30 am and then kickstands will go up at 9:30 am. We will have some special 4 legged passengers that will lead us through our stops at Captain Jack’s Sunset Grill in Tarpon Springs, Danny’s Food & Spirits in Clearwater, and Fletchers Harley Davidson in Clearwater. The final card will be drawn at Quaker Steak & Lube in Clearwater where we will spend the rest of the afternoon. Last bike needs to be in by 1 pm. We have plenty of activities planned from 12 pm until 4 pm. There will be a wide variety of vendors, event shirts and pins, plenty of our adorable adoptable pets, 50/50 raffles, door prizes, and our closing ceremony to announce the winners will be at 2pm. Prizes will be awarded for the Best Hand, 2nd Best Hand and Worst Hand. Raffle and door prizes will be called throughout the day. If you are interested in participating but find yourself without the ability to ride, ‘cages’ (cars) are welcome so that everyone can join in the fun while supporting the Humane Society of Pinellas. Rider registration is available through our website, www. humanesocietyofpinellas.org, or at HSP, 3040 State Road 590 in Clearwater. We also have sponsor, vendor and donation opportunities still available, contact Twila Cole at 727-797-7722 x 222 or go to our website for further information and appropriate downloadable forms.
dates: September 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 & 14 Shakespeare’s Hamlet Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center Hamlet is one of the great tragedy plays by William Shakespeare. The themes of the plot cover indecision, revenge and retribution, deception, ambition, loyalty and fate. It is considered by many to be the most famous play in the English language. 727-942-5605 for tickets September 5, 7:15p – 9:15p at TBSA Oldsmar September 12, 7:30p – 9p at TBSA Countryside Westfield Shoppingtown BACK TO SCHOOL BASH ICE SKATING PARTY! Ice Skating, On-Ice Games, DJ, Raffle, Give-aWays, Meal Deals, “Zami” TBSA’s Mascot and Face Painting by Best Face & Body Art. All ages are Welcome. Cost: Buy One Admission and Get One FREE (includes skate rental). No passes or discounts accepted. For more information, visit tbsa.com or call a TBSA location below. Tampa Bay Skating Academy-Oldsmar 255 Forest Lakes Blvd N, Oldsmar, 34677 813-854-4010 Tampa Bay Skating Academy-Countryside Westfield Shoppingtown 27001 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, 33761 727-723-7785 September 6, 10a – 12p Final Walk-In Registration for the Palm Harbor Little League Palm Harbor Community Center 16th Street, Palm Harbor September 10, 10:30am - 11:30am Sitter Soirées Event at Kina Kouture, Downtown Dunedin Take the hassle out of finding a good, reliable sitter. More info at SitterSoirees.com September 20 Run to the Rock 5K and 1 mile Fun Run/ Walk Palm Harbor Untied Methodist To register call 727-934-4601
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Teachers: What’s So Good About Feeling Bad? All Children’s Hospital would like to invite you and your class to a performance of their musical sensation... What’s So Good About Feeling Bad?, is a play produced by All Children’s Hospital designed to be used as a teaching tool, explaining the complexities of the human body and how it protects and fights to keep kids healthy. Each character is portrayed by an employee at the hospital and represents a body system. The costume is a contemporary depiction of the function (e.g. Nerves is portrayed by a character in a running outfit, Muscles is dressed like a football player, etc.). The cast works as a total “functioning body” which responds according to their function. Blood talks about fever, Skin handles insect bites, Digestion handles issues about stomach aches and burps, and so on. What’s So Good About Feeling Bad? is set in two acts. Act One introduces the characters. Within each introduction is a series of comedic sketches and musical numbers. Each character has both solo parts and interacts as a troupe, much the same as their counterparts that they portray. Act Two is set as a game show, What’s Your Problem?, with the characters answering health related topics. And finally, the winners receive their trophies and prizes with the cast learning a lesson about fairness and good sportsmanship. This play is recommended for children from kindergarten to fifth grade. All performances begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 noon, and are held in the Education and Conference Center Building located at 701 4th Street South in downtown St. Petersburg. If you are interested in scheduling your class or group for the play, please call Joyce Kosirowsky at 727-767-4245 or register online at allkids.org. Reservations are firstcome, first-serve. Please register early as play dates fill quickly. There is no admission charge to see the play. Please share this with other teachers whom you feel would benefit from this performance. 2008 Show Dates: Wed., September 17 Wed., September 24 Wed., October 8 Wed., October 22 Wed., November 5 Wed., November 12 Wed., December 3 Wed., December 17
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September 1 – 30 35th Anniversary of The Pier - Sensational September The St. Petersburg Pier is celebrating her 35th birthday during the month of September. Special discounts and offerings will be available from Pier businesses throughout the month of September. Friday Night “September Sampler” events are planned from 5-8p and Tribute Bands are scheduled every Saturday from 1-4p in the Waterside Courtyard. FREE face painting for the family will be available every Saturday from 1-4p and the Sunday afternoon Music Fest on the Water continues with live bands in the Courtyard. The Pier, 800 2nd Ave N.E. First and Third 727-821-6443, www.stpete-pier.com September 6, 1p – 4p Junior League Margarita Mixer Join the Junior League of St. Petersburg for our 2nd Annual Margarita Mixer! Let’s celebrate Summer with Margaritas, Appetizers, Sun and Fun! Bring the kids (kids under 10 are free) and enjoy the pool! Lots of prizes for raffle, too! St. Petersburg Yacht Club - Roof Top Pool Deck and Tiki Hut 727-409-2891, jlstpete.org September 20, 9a – 3p Crime Prevention Run and Family Festival in the Park. 5k run and family activities promote positive interaction between community residents and law enforcement. Campbell Park. pcul.org or 727-327-2081 September 20, 9a – 4p Child & Babysitter Safety Program one-day program is designed for young teens ages 11-14 who are interested in becoming babysitters. Participants will learn the basics of caring for children such as changing a diaper, feeding infants and toddlers, how to calm an upset child, and much more. Participants will also learn the importance of responsibility, how to recognize an emergency, personal safety tips, and basic first aid and fire safety. Contact: Allison Madden at 727-767-4188 All Children’s Hospital, St. Petersburg
runaway mommy taking time to recharge BY LISA BLACK
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ecently, my husband returned home from a long day at work in the evening to find three place settings at the table instead of the usual four, two screaming children, one severely burned pan, a home that looked like a natural disaster site and a frazzled wife. Instead of being met with the customary hug and kiss, I informed him dinner was done and so was I. Without even looking up, I grabbed the car keys and announced I was going out-somewhere, anywhere but here! As I made my way through the laundry room, I heard him exclaim, “Take your time-for the sake of the rest of us!”
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As I backed out of the driveway, I knew just the place to go. I headed to Friday’s with a stack of old magazines that I never seem to have time to read, my reading glasses, a craving for a turkey burger and Mojito and someone to wait on me! When I arrived, I explained that I was a runaway “Mom” and that I needed a quiet booth away from the crowd. So, alone in my solitary booth I savored every bite of my burger, every sip of my drink and learned all about important and not so important issues going on outside my homestead! It was a great dinner… On the way home, I called my Mother
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to vent with tears streaming down my cheeks. After a few dozen more “You’ll be okay…” reassurances from my Mother while parked in the driveway, I walked back in. My husband, a smart and kind man, took my hand and led me into our bathroom where he had a warm bath and candles waiting. The frustration seemed to melt away as I soaked and soaked. Someone in my house did something for me – and I felt loved and appreciated. It was just what I needed. Motherhood is so joyful, so exciting but also so very demanding. As a Mom, you are on 24/7, 365 days a year with no sick leave or vacation! It is all about giving and placing your family and others first –with often no time or energy left for
you. And when the “giving” tank reaches empty, there is absolutely nothing left. So, how do I fill my tank? Once a year, I frequent a local hotel/spa for a 24 hour get away! Armed with books and magazines, my favorite bath oils, chocolate and a desire for “all about me” time, I go –alone. I indulge in a massage, lots of sleeping time and am happy to frequent the restaurant that is right there! My husband often says that this is a wise investment because I return so rested, relaxed and much happier and more giving when I return! I must say too that I really enjoy eating an occasional breakfast, lunch or dinner alone! During my career travels, I became accustomed to dining alone and learned to treasure those uninterrupted moments of peace. So, now in the midst of Motherhood, I enjoy having a meal without looking for lost shoes or children under the table, those endless trips to the restrooms and refereeing yet another argument. During these meals, I love to read, observe others and just have a moment to think, plan or dream. One of my other favorites is to relax, nap or read by the YMCA pool-all while the girls are in childcare! My friends know where to find me after a workout! I love my family. I love my friends. And I have learned that to be the loving, caring, kind, humorous, committed and loyal wife, Mother and friend that I need to be-I have to love me. And sometimes that means filling my tank by simply just being alone. So, make an effort to fill your own tank this month! Push aside the chaos, chatter and clutter – and take time to recharge, regroup and revive your own soul… quietly. You and your own family will be glad you did! j
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Family Fun Day Proceeds benefit Kids With Allergies Charity
Saturday, October 4, 11-3pm Sports + Field 2029 Arrowgrass Drive Wesley Chapel (SR-56, between I-75 & Bruce B. Downs Blvd)
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Wags the Clown We always give smiles! Children’s Party Entertainment face painting, balloon art, magic and more!
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around town Winners of Backyardigans Live Show and Knighting Ceremony at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
Winners: Serena, Arielle, Molly Maguire, Dwight and Malcolm Maxwell, Anjelica, and Caleb
Back to School Fair at MOSI
Performances included: Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy, America’s Ballet School, Tampa Bay Parenting Fashion Show (featureing fashions and accessories from Smarty Pants Kids’ Boutique, Seedlings, and Silly Dilly Tot Spot), Cheer Tampa, Entertainment Revue, Jackie’s Jammin Studios, Premier Martial Arts, John Robert Powers of Tampa, Karl and DiMarco School of Theater and Dance, Wendelken Piano Studio, and the Patel School of Rock band.
Left: Vanessa (8), Bailey (5), Natalie (6) from South Tampa enjoy the event
september calendar of events EVENTS/FESTIVALS Happy Labor Day - Schools Closed September 1 Dinosaurs! The Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Through September 7 New exhibit features 10 robotic dinosaurs constructed based on fossil records and scientific literature. Includes a Pteranodon, flying reptile with a 23-foot wingspread, Ankylosaurus with two young, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Parasaurolophus, Stegasaurus and Triceratops with two young. 4801 E Fowler Ave. Tampa 33617 www.mosi.org, 813-987-6100 The Tampa Boat Show September 5-7 Returning for its 43rd year, is the largest boat show in the Bay Area. This three-day event is open to the public and offers a festive atmosphere for the entire family. There’s something for everyone with boats ranging from 9 feet to over 70 feet in length. Boat prices start at $1000 and exceed $5 million. Show hours are Friday and Saturday from 10am-8pm and Sunday from 10am-6pm. Tampa Convention Center 333 S. Franklin Street, Tampa, 33602 TampaBoatShow.com
Good Fun - in Bad Taste! 1st Annual Bridesmaids’ Ball, a “mock” wedding reception Saturday, September 6th Hyatt Downtown Tampa Ladies, pull out that ruffled peach taffeta with puff sleeves or the “Pepto-pink” gown with a giant bow! A “Once was Enough” award will be presented to the maid with the most unsightly attire, and guys share in the bad fashion glory, as well, with a “Terrible Tux” contest. The event will include all that is fun about weddings: heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts, open beer and wine bar, live music and reception dance classics. Guests will enjoy a silent auction in addition to the chance to
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compete for prizes. For more information, visit wishcentral.org, e-mail SpecialEvents@ suncoastwish.org or call 813-288-2600 Sky Watch at MOSI September 6, 7pm – 10pm See the universe up-close and personal through MOSI’s telescopes. The staff at MOSI will bring out all the big telescopes and allow a glimpse into outer space. SkyWatch is free and open to the public. 4801 E Fowler Ave. Tampa 33617 mosi.org, 813-987-6100 $5.00 day at the zoo September 7 Lowry Park Zoo Tampa National Grandparents Day at MOSI September 7, 9am - 6pm Spend the day celebrating with the grandparents. Free admission for all grandparents with a paid child’s admission. 4801 E Fowler Ave. Tampa 33617 mosi.org, 813-987-6100 USF Football (vs Kansas) September 12, 8p The Beloved Bulls take the field at Raymond James Stadium to take on Kansas. Head on out to Bulls country and dress the kids in their best green and gold. GO BULLS! Great seats are still available. Raymond James Stadium 1-800-GoBulls, gousfbulls.com Operation Homefront’s Freedom Walk September 13, 8:30am Open to the general public and free of charge. The purpose is simply to establish a tradition to reflect on the lives lost on 9/11. Operation Homefront supports local military families with emergency support services such as car repair, home and appliance repair, emergency food and financial assistance and much more. www.operationhomefront.net
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Fisher-Price PlaySpace Weekend September 13-14, 10am – 4pm Lowry Park Zoo Enjoy all the zoo has to offer as well as the 2nd annual Fisher-Price Play Space Weekend. The super-sized play area is filled with the coolest new toys from Fisher-Price like the Go Diego Go Animal Rescue Railway, Spike the ULTRA DINOSAUR, and the Loving Family(tm) Grand Dollhouse. Special treats include a Power Wheels™ driving track , featuring the awesome, new Power Wheels™ A . T . Rex,™ and a Color Me Gemz™ vanity station for kids to design their very own Gemz heart necklace to take home! Lowry Park Zoo, 1101 West Sligh Ave, Tampa 813-935-8552 lowryparkzoo.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons September 14, 4pm Raymond James Stadium Surf & Turf Golf Classic September 15, 9:30am Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club To benefit The Florida Aquarium’s Marine Science Teacher Education Programs. Last year $70,000 was raised for seminars and workshops reaching more than 1,000 of Florida’s High school science teachers. flaquarium.org 8th Annual Amscot Financial Comedy Night September 18, 8pm The Tampa Theater Live! Stand-up Benefitting At-Risk Student Programs. Headline Brian Bradley is a master of improv and stand-up comedy who has appeared on Seinfeld. Also appearing is Patrick Garrity, a local comedian from Orlando who has been on Comedy Central 711 Franklin Street Tampa 813-274-8982, tampatheatre.org
MUSIC/DANCE Chris Isaak & Lisa Loeb September 10, 8pm In the course of Chris Isaak’s career, he has been nominated for two Grammy® Awards and has released nine multiplatinum albums. Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater 727-791-7400, rutheckerdhall.com Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center Open House September 20, 10am – Noon TBPAC will be a hot spot for children and adults with entertainment on every corner. Guests will enjoy free food, sneak-peek performances, backstage tours, face painting, activities for kids, AND – it’s the last day to take advantage of TBPAC’s Early Bird, halfpriced ticket sale. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center tbpac.org, 813-229-7827 Margaret Cho’s Beautiful Tour September 25, 8pm Comedian, actress and all-around personality Margaret Cho comes to TBPAC with her new tour. Visit MargaretCho. com for more information. For mature audiences. Carol Morsani Hall, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center tbpac.org, 813-229-7827 ZOO BOO September 26 & 27, 7pm – 11pm “The Big Boo” in Tampa is happening this weekend. Offers something for every age and every scare factor. Special “Shriek Peek” prices of just $12.00 a person this weekend only. 1101 West Sligh Ave, Tampa lowryparkzoo.com Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Green Bay Packers September 28, 1pm Raymond James Stadium
Tracy Grammer September 15, 7:30pm Tracy Grammer sings the songs of her late duo partner and songwriter Dave Carter. Multitasking masterfully as co-producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, Grammer digs deep into the spirit of Carter’s poetic verses and haunting melodies to color each song with textures and flourishes that blur the boundaries of categorization. Tampa Bay Performing Art Center, Jaeb Theater tbpac.org, 813-229-7827
Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew Tour September 19, 7:30pm For the first time ever, Randy Jackson Presents America’s Best Dance Crew Live is hitting the streets on a 20-city national tour. Here’s your chance to see several of the sickest crews from MTV’s hit show live and in person. Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center tbpac.org, 813-229-7827 Hyde Park Village Live Music September 24, 6pm – 9pm Enjoy the sounds of Stone Gypsy for an evening of music in Old Hyde Park Village. The event will benefit BestBuddies. www. bestbuddiesflorida.org Hyde Park Village, Tampa 813-251-3500, HydeParkVillage.net
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ART Breakfast with Dali September 6, 9am – 11am Before the crowds of the day start arriving at the Dali Museum enjoy a few magical hours learning about Salvador Dali’s work with your grandchildren. The interactive program is intended as a way to introduce Dali to children 5 to 12. Breakfast Buffet served with Starbucks coffee makes this a great Saturday morning start. Contact Monica Guerrero at (727) 823-3767 to register for this event Salvador Dali Museum 1000 3rd Street South St. Petersburg, 33701 19th Annual Hyde Park Art Festival September 27 – 28, 10am – 5pm This has been rated one of the best art festivals in the country. Discover what type of art catches your children’s eye as you walk around the park like setting of Old Hyde Park Village. A wide range of prices suits all budgets. For more information, visit howardalanevents.com or HydeParkVillage. net
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family guide after school guide programs: City of Tampa Parks & Recreation 813-274-8615 tampagov.net/parks MOSI Science and Art After-School Program 4801 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa 800-995-MOSI www.mosi.org Tampa JCC Second Home After-School program 13009 Community Campus Drive, Tampa 813-264-9000 www.jewishtampa.org YMCA Swimming, sports, dance, karate and more. Many locations throughout Tampa Bay www.tampaymca.org
specialty programs: Hillsborough County Libraries Many classes available. 813-273-3652, ext. 2 www.hcplc.org
performing arts:
music: Excel Music 10353 Cross Creek Blvd., Suite 1, Cory Lake 813-991-1177 www.excelmusic.us
martial arts:
Carrollwood Day School 1515 Bearss Avenue, Tampa 33613 813-920-2288 www.carrollwooddayschool.org
Tiger Schulmann’s Mixed Martial Arts Carrollwood: 813-269-5425 Clearwater: 727-724-8443 Hyde Park: 813-350-0077 www.tsk.com
Independent Day School 12015 Orange Grove Dr, Tampa 33618 813-961-3087 www.idsyes.com
Tampa Area YMCAs Swim Lessons for all ages at most locations www.tampaymca.org Infant Swimming Resource www.infantswim.com Seal Swim School Lutz: 813-229-7946 S. Tampa: 813-879-7946 Tarpon Springs: 727-943-8782 www.sealswimschool.com
dance: America’s Ballet School New Tampa 813-558-0800, americasballet.com
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Berkeley Preperatory School 4811 Kelly Road, Tampa, 33615 813-885-1673 www.berkeleyprep.org
Premier Martial Arts 24038 State Road 54, Lutz 813-948-4844 www.pmatampa.com
swim schools:
Mary Jo’s Performing Arts Academy Dance, Acting, Voice, Music 15906 Mapledale Blvd., Tampa 33624 813-969-0240 www.mjpaa.com
Berean Academy 17951 North U.S. Hwy. 41, Lutz 33549 813-932-0552 www.bereanacademy.org
Carlton Academy Day School 205 N. Brush Street, Tampa 33602 813-944-2856 www.carltonacademy.com
The Little Gym Gymnastics, dance, karate, sports and more 4 months to 12 yrs. Palm Harbor, North Tampa and South Tampa www.thelittlegym.com
Patel Conservatory Music, Dance and Acting Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center 813.222.1002 www.patelconservatory.org
Academy of the Holy Names 3319 Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa 33629 813-839-5371 www.holynamestpa.org
Ingrams Karate 4116 Little Road, New Port Richey 727-372-7673 www.ingramskarate.com
Lightning City 14214 N Nebraska Avenue 813-558-0035 www.lightningcity.com
The Acting Studio Music and Acting 122 Flagship Dr., Lutz 813-679-4810 or 813-962-2229 theactingstudio.net
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Karl & DiMarco School of Theater & Dance 19022 Geraci Road in Lutz 4053 Henderson Blvd. in South Tampa 813-909-7346, www.karlanddimarco.com
gymnastics:
John Robert Powers Modeling, and Acting 813-281-8880 www.jrptampa.net
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Brucie Klay’s Dance Center 3601 S. Manhattan Ave. 813-837-0387, brucieklays.com
private schools Academy at the Lakes 2331 Collier Pkwy, Land O’Lakes 34559 813-909-7919 www.academyatthelakes.org
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Odessa Christian School 19521 Michigan Avenue, Odessa, 33556 727-424-6001 www.odessachristianschool.org Sacred Heart Academy 3515 N.Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33603 813-229-0618 www.sacredheartfla.org/academy St. Mary’s Episcopal Day School 2101 S. Hubert Avenue, Tampa 33629 813-258-5508 www.smeds.org St. Johns Episcopal Parish Day School 906 South Orleans Avenue, Tampa 33606 813-849-4200 www.stjohnseagles.org SEE A COMPLETE LISTING AT: TBPARENTING.COM/SCHOOLS