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September 2013 • 7tH year • 5tH ISSue

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10 POP QUIZ Discover your child’s learning style 14 rIse & shIne Start the school year right 16 team famIly Working together when you live apart 20 GrIef tO actIOn Domestic abuse takes center stage 22 dr. rObOtO Simpler, safer surgeries

26 extraOrdInary wOman Bethenny Frankel

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every month 6 letter frOm the edItOr 10 edUcatIOn

18 after schOOl 22 health and wellness 24 what’s haPPenInG 28 nOrth hIllsbOrOUGh news 30 sOUth hIllsbOrOUGh news 32 nOrth PInellas news 34 sOUth PInellas news 36 PascO news 38 arOUnd tOwn

39 calendar Of events

On the cover: Cover Kid Winner Peyton McCoy at the Bob Sierra Family YMCA in Carrollwood. Photograph by: Amy Pezzicara, www.PezzPhoto.com

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FrOm tHe eDItOr

Back to the routine.

i am so glad i got to meet so many of you at last month’s Back to School Fair presented by Woodmont Charter School! With more than 70 sponsors and exhibitors, the event helped prepare families from all over Tampa Bay for the exciting year ahead. We’re looking forward to next year’s event. To view photos from this year’s event, visit our Facebook Fan page. Getting the family back into the busy school schedule will take some time, especially for kids commuting between mom and dad’s homes. On page 16, Gayla Grace offers some insight into communicating with a former spouse on after-school planning and commuting between homes.

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With classes at full steam ahead, your elementary students will start studying for weekly exams and quizzes. This month, Judy Vincent Kent offers guidance on teaching kids how to study for tests. Check it out on page 10. Last month i had to the opportunity to meet Bethenny Frankel while she was here in Tampa promoting her new talk show Bethenny. in researching this mompreneur, i was amazed to see how she turned an idea into a multimillion dollar brand and a syndicated talk show. On page 26, she shares her story and some wise words in this month’s Extraordinary Woman. This year, we’re again helping our partner WFTS ABC Action news bring awareness to the epidemic of domestic violence in our community and around the world. On page 20, my friend Lissette Campos shares the story of how a local theater production is changing the lives of bay area kids. Make sure you take some time to register your little cutie in our annual Cover Kid Search. Visit TBParenting.com to register today! Happy school year!

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DIScOver yOur cHIlD’S learnIng Style

s Anne of Green Gables shares, “isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” As the new school year begins, the opportunity for a fresh start is available to each and every student. All you need is to consider a few methods and habits that will create positive study skills and build the foundation for a great year of learning and growth for all. Strong study habits may be tied to three areas: place, system and method. Every student needs a place to study; a space that encourages concentration and is inviting and comfortable. Agree on a study space and get your child involved in planning and arranging this space. Work to remove external as well as internal distractions. if there are multiple children in the house, designate study time as quiet time. Turn off the electronics in the designated study space and allow for concentrated, uninterrupted time. Multitasking is not effective!

information to a simple melody. Encourage your children, students of all ages, to learn through song. This process may be applied to math facts, biology, world history, or a foreign language. Our brains remember music so help your student sing her way to learning new information.

Habit

Humans are creatures of habit. Think about your morning routine. How often do you change the order of dressing, brushing your teeth, drinking your coffee, preparing for your day? This is because your morning routine has become a habit. Repetition works the same way for student learning. instead of insisting on one hour of math fact practice once a week, try five minutes daily. The repetition will create a habit and the habit will result in learning that sticks!

Ease

Most of us are overwhelmed when faced with a large project. To manage, we break the project down into smaller projects so that we may feel satisfaction as we make progress. Learning works the same way. When faced with a significant amount of information to learn, our minds will clear and hold onto the information more efficiently if we break the information into smaller parts. Have your child start with a small chunk of information. Once the first chunk is learned, add the next piece. Don’t forget the repetition! Review the first chunk daily as you continue to add the rest of the information. Every child learns in different ways. it is vital that your child begin to identify how he learns best. Some students are able to read information and learn it. Others must explain it to someone to

For success in school, children also need to find their personal system of organization. Three-ring binders for each subject with colorcoded homework lists may work for mom, but Johnny may prefer a spiral notebook for all subjects and pocket folders for handouts. There is no one right way to get organized for school and studying. The vital piece is for the student to engage in finding a system that will work for him. The parent’s job is to offer suggestions and work to lower frustration when one system fails. Try another. Eventually all students will find a system that works! Once students have established a place to study and a system to organize the work, students need a variety of methods in their learning toolbox. Consider:

Song

When asked to share the alphabet with others, how many of us automatically hear the ABC song in our heads? Have you ever forgotten your ABCs? What may we learn from this? Music promotes memory! One of the simplest and most effective forms of study is attaching

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...................................................................................................................................................... remember it. Others need to hear it to remember and learn. There is no right or wrong way to learn and study, but there is a right or wrong way for each child. Help your children try a variety of methods. Do a few experiments. One day, ask your child to read a list of things to do. The next day, ask her what was on the list. Another day, read the list to him and follow up in the same way. Finally, ask your child to read the list aloud to you. Keep track of how much your child remembers from these three methods. Use this information to help guide your child to her best study method. Remember, most likely it will not be the same as your learning method!

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he back and forth routine that accompanies many children with a mom and dad in different homes often brings exhaustion. During the school year, it can create confusion, anxiety and turmoil. Children need a stable home environment, free of tension and chaos, to succeed in school. if you spend any time at your child’s school, particularly middle and high schools, you’ll notice the pressure and demands they face. Minefields at home only create more stress. As parents and stepparents, what can we do to ensure a successful back to school entry? One of the best ways to promote success is to commit to doing your part in maintaining a friendly relationship with your ex. i know you’d rather eat a cockroach than talk about how to live in harmony with your ex or your spouse’s ex, but it’s vital to the wellbeing of your children and stepchildren. That doesn’t mean you have to be best friends with your ex-husband, or your stepson’s mom, but you do have to commit to having a cordial relationship. I will be the first to admit this hasn’t come

naturally. i maintained a contentious relationship with my ex for too long after our divorce. Although i tried hard to not speak badly of him to our girls, i’m sure they could sense my disapproval of his lifestyle and critical view of him when we negotiated visitation.

as family members spend time together in a relaxed environment.

Also, consider what it feels like to a biological parent to have someone else take part in raising their child. And be sensitive to how your stepchildren feel toward you and whether As your children move between homes, help they want you at every back-to-school function them learn responsibility by reminding them or whether you should bow out and let the HOmeS to stop and think about whatwOrKIng they need totOgetHer biological between parents take the lead. pack when they leave one home and move to the other. As a stepfamily coach, i often hear As a mom and stepmom to five children, I stepparents complain about their stepkids understand the challenges that accompany making multiple trips to their house on the kids moving between homes. My husband and off week because they left supplies, a project, i spent years negotiating schedules and seeking a uniform, etc. Don’t enable irresponsibility to provide a safe environment in which our by allowing them to return multiple times for kids could thrive throughout the school year. items they forgot. But my stepchildren have now completed As a stepparent, recognize the adjustment school and two of my children have exited your stepchildren go through when they travel the nest. Back to school challenges, other than between homes. Allow extra time on transition with our 12-year-old son, are nonexistent for days for kids to settle in, focus and adjust to me and my husband. the routine of your home. Give them space if you sense they’re struggling emotionally. Some days i think about what i would do differently if all our kids were at home again. Don’t maintain an overly ambitious schedule i think i would offer a softer side toward my on weeks your stepchildren are there. Allow stepchildren when they’ve had a bad day. i’d time to help with homework, run kids to ball be more understanding on transition days practice or sit down for a home-cooked meal. when they’ve just come back from their mom’s Stepfamily relationships are strengthened house and need some time alone. i’d extend

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............................................................................................................................................................. grace more freely when my own kids didn’t do their chores to my satisfaction. And i would insist on fewer extracurricular activities to allow more time at home for relationships to grow and bond.

A HEALTHIER OUTLOOK September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

The Tampa Bay Area YMCAs – leaders in youth development and healthy living – want to help families in our community understand the risks of childhood obesity and how to incorporate regular physical activity and healthy eating into their lives.

Our childrearing season passes quickly and we’re left with fond memories. Seek to enjoy the hassles! Step back, take a deep breath, and snap a few pictures of your growing children on meet the teacher night. Then consider what you can do to sow peace with those around you. Will you commit to take the high road as often as possible? Will you do your part to co-parent in harmony? As school gets into full swing, your children and stepchildren deserve a fresh beginning at school, with minimal conflict at home. Yes, it’s hard when kids move between homes, but it’s not impossible to find peace. Gayla Grace is an author and stepfamily coach with a his, hers and ours family. She loves helping non-traditional families learn to thrive in their relationships.

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Don’t meddle in the affairs of the other home. Maintain a cooperative and flexible attitude with your ex when discussing the kids’ schedules. Keep conflict with your ex away from the ears of your children. Encourage your children to be responsible with their belongings. As a stepparent, offer grace and understanding to your stepchildren. Consider the needs of your children and stepchildren as they transition. Commit to a new tomorrow when you fail.

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he power is in the storyline’s subtly. There’s no violence, no cursing, no screaming. it’s just a girl telling her story.

“The very first time I saw The Yellow Dress, i was very emotional. i was in tears, in fact.” says Bonnie Roebuck, whose Heather’s Hope Foundation partners with Heartland for Children in Bartow and Deana’s Educational Theater in Massachusetts to bring the play here. Roebuck’s only daughter, Heather, was killed five years ago by husband Clay Rimmer. The couple had been high school sweethearts, together for 15 years when the murder-suicide happened. “The play depicts what it must have been like for Heather dating Clay. He was possessive, extremely jealous and controlling,” says Roebuck. “i really do feel with all my heart that if Heather had had an opportunity to see The yellow Dress, she most likely would have tried to get out of the relationship with Clay and maybe even come to me.” At the time of her death, Heather was a schoolteacher. “it would’ve sounded the alarm bells of the danger to come,” says Roebuck as we watched the play together at Tenoroc High. The play and Deana’s Educational Theater were created in memory of Deana Brisbois, a victim of dating violence. Twenty years later, countless numbers of teenagers have seen the play and though the story is not theirs, it still resonates with many of them. it’s a stage play, a reality check and a lifesaver. it can be overwhelming and haunting, immediate and slow, says Laura Modrall. And she should know! She’s got the clearest view in the house – center stage!

“Before every show, i stand backstage and listen to the students file in to the auditorium. They are oftentimes loudly joking and just plain excited about being out of class. Then the show starts and i begin to tell Anna’s story. i see my audience squirm, but many hide their discomfort by laughing and joking with their friends. This, for me, is a pivotal moment because i have to try to keep them focused and push through the discomfort.” The whispers quiet. The side glances stop. All eyes are center stage. “i’d like to give my mom and dad a hug,” Modrall says in the final scene. “But I don’t think I can do that now and i’m not going to the police! They would just take me to the morgue.” For Roebuck’s part, she says, “Funding the play is, without a doubt, the most important thing our foundation does.” And it’s no surprise she feels that way when you see the thank you notes. in one, the adult writes, “There wasn’t a sound, not a peep from the 250-plus junior class. The principal told me the next day that a young man approached her to ask for help.” Deana Brisbois’ friend Patrick Lucy sums up the power of the play. “On the day of Deana’s funeral, Deana’s father ira explained that neither Deana nor her family ever fully appreciated the danger she was in. ira was convinced that all individuals needed to be educated on the warning signs and perils associated with dating and domestic violence. With Deana’s Educational Theater we filled that need and continue to develop and distribute programming to educate individuals of all ages in an effort to keep them safe. Deanna would be proud.” Lissette Campos is the director of community affairs for ABC Action News. Join the ABC Action News team on Oct. 1 for a special presentation of The Yellow Dress at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.

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fter months of gynecological problems and multiple office visits, you and your physician have decided that a hysterectomy is the best treatment.

Now as you discuss the specifics, you’re faced with another complicated decision – what type of hysterectomy is best for you? Will your surgery be done through an abdominal incision, vaginally, laparoscopically or robotically? These last three methods are often referred to as minimally invasive techniques. So what is this new technology about? What advantages does robotic surgery offer over traditional (abdominal) hysterectomy or laparoscopic only surgery? What are the risks compared to other methods of surgery? The FDA approved the da Vinci Surgical System for use in gynecology in 2005. Urologists, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, and general surgeons as well as gynecologic surgeons all regularly perform procedures with the robotic system. The first robotic prostatectomy in the United States was performed in 2000. in gynecology, the robotic system has seen accelerated use over the past five years. The most common procedures performed by gynecologists are hysterectomy, removal of ovaries, removal of uterine fibroids (myomectomy), endometriosis surgery, lymph node removal, and surgery for vaginal support (sacrocolpopexy). The robotic system is composed of three basic parts: a patient side robot, a vision or camera system and the robotic master console. The surgeon operates from the remote

console using a combination of hand controls and foot pedals. While operating at the console, the surgeon controls the camera movement and focus as well as the instruments placed in the patient, which are attached to the robotic arms. The surgeon uses the hand controls to operate the instruments. The instruments are wristed at the tips, which allows for fine control and complex movement. These instruments provide seven degrees of freedom similar to the human hand. in contrast, standard laparoscopic instruments have limited degrees of freedom of movement and their motion is not as natural. The combination of the robotic threedimensional vision system, the wristed instrumentation and the ergonomic positioning for the surgeon at the console gives robotic surgery an advantage over standard laparoscopic surgery. With standard laparoscopic surgery the operating surgeon stands over the patient and directly controls the instruments while having to twist and bend to get the instruments in the correct position. The fine control offered by the robotic instruments improves the ability to control bleeding, perform intricate dissection and place and tie sutures when compared to standard laparoscopy. All these advantages allow the operator to perform difficult operative procedures without having to make a large abdominal incision. The safety of robotic surgery compared to standard laparoscopic surgery has been shown to be equal and may actually be better as physician experience with this technology increases. Many physicians

believe robotic surgery is superior for certain types of gynecologic surgery but realize that no single approach is best for all surgical cases or clinical situations. The best physicians are able to recognize and perform the appropriate procedure for the specific and unique medical problem. if your physician recommends that your surgery be done robotically, there are some questions you should ask. 1. 2. 3. 4.

How many robotic cases has she done? Why is robotics the preferred method? What are the alternative methods? What are the possible complications?

Don’t be offended if your physician wants to refer you to another surgeon. This probably means your physician recognizes that your surgery requires a certain expertise and is referring you to a physician with that expertise. your physician is keeping your best interests in mind and wants you to have the best possible outcome. Robotic surgery is exciting and superior for certain surgical procedures. Most importantly, it brings new options and benefits to women facing surgery, including less pain, shorter recovery times, optimal clinical outcomes and less bleeding and scarring. i look forward to the future with this technology and seeing where it will take us with continued evaluation and innovation. Dr. W. Gregory Wilkerson is an OB/GYN at Insignia Care for Women and serves as the chair for the division of obstetrics and gynecology at Florida Hospital Tampa’s Women’s Health Pavilion.

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Tampa Bay Fashion Week

Tampa Bay Fashion Week (Sept. 13-21) will bring together the region’s fashion industry professionals, followers and fans. The designer line-up includes returning designers Audrey Pat McGhee, k.hendrix by Kimberly Hendrix, and Shear Enterprises by Rhonda Shear. Attendees will have an opportunity to experience seminars, presentations, parties and, of course, the exciting runway show Sept. 20. Shoes for the Cure, a recycling company dedicated to keeping footwear out of our landfills, and keeping our environment clean for future generations, has been named the 2013 beneficiary along with High Hopes in High Heels, whose mission is to educate and inspire women to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors by spotlighting local charity organizations, providing opportunities to make informed giving decisions and foster personal and professional development through networking opportunities. More information at www.fashionweektampabay.com.

Early Learning Coalition Presents Ooey Gooey Event

A group of 400 early childhood educators and parents will come together on Sept. 14 at the Mainsail Conference Center to get schooled on how to play games the right way! The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County invited Lisa Murphy, The Ooey Gooey Lady, to Tampa to inspire area educators and parents as the new school year begins. Coalition CEO Dave McGerald says that so often early educators and parents get caught up in the academics even during the early years. Yes, we want children to read and write, but we need well-rounded children. A child that can do math problems but doesn’t know how to share or communicate isn’t going to be ready for anything.” Tickets are $30 (sold in advance only) and available at http://tampaooeygooey. eventbrite.com. For more information, call the Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County at 813-202-1000.

Museum Day Live

The ninth annual Museum Day Live is coming this month. On Sept. 28, participating museums across the United States will emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington-based facilities, who offer free admission daily, and open their doors for free to those who download a Museum Day Live ticket. Visit smithsonian.com/museumdaylive to download a Museum Day Live ticket that grants the ticketholder plus one guest free access to any participating museum on Sept. 28. One ticket is permitted per household, per email address. Find a list of participating museums at Smithsonian.com/museumday/venues. Some local museums include the Museum of Fine Art in St. Petersburg, the Henry B. Plant Museum and the Tampa Bay History Center. Learn more at www.smithsonian.com/museumdaylive.

Winefest 2013

Winefest 2013, which benefits the Tampa Theatre’s artistic and educational programs and ongoing restoration, kicks off Sept. 20 with an exclusive Wine Pairing Dinner, where for the first time in Winefest history, dinner will be served on the theater’s historic stage. Guests will be treated to a delectable multicourse meal paired with wines specific to each dish. Tickets are $195 per person; seating is limited. On Sept. 21, a two-tier tasting event featuring eight of Tampa’s most famous and flavorsome independent restaurants will give guests the opportunity to sample dozens of boutique wines and bid on premium silent auction items, all while James Dean’s 1955 Rebel Without A Cause plays on the big screen. Purchase your tickets at www.tampatheatrewinefest. org.

Environmental Expo/Time Capsule Opening

If the Recyclosaurus Rex filled a time capsule with various recyclables, what would be in it? After 20 years of being buried, the MOSI Environmental Time Capsule will be opened on September 21 at 11 a.m. will reveal the answer. In celebration, MOSI is hosting an expo featuring a variety of environmentally friendly vendors, including Tampa Going Green and the artist behind Recyclosaurus Rex, Terry Klaaren along with a variety of activities, games and contests. This event is included with MOSI admission and free for members. Visit www.mosi.org for details.

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From a natural foods chef to best-selling author, reality TV star to self-made businesswoman and animal rights activist, Bethenny Frankel is many things, but what she prides herself on most is her job as mom to daughter Bryn. Adding to her list of duties, Frankel is bringing her uniquely honest, unfiltered and playful perspective to daytime television this month on Bethenny. Her new show is expected to become the go-to destination for women to learn, laugh, feel inspired, be transformed and, ultimately, in Bethenny’s words, “Always go for it.” Before quickly coming to assumptions about her rise to business mogul status, it’s important to note that successes have not come easily for this mom of one. Her early life, part of which was spent in Florida, has been described as difficult with her father leaving the family early in her life. She’s described her father as “always drinking” and often argued with her stepfather. After graduating high school, Frankel moved to new york to attend new york University. After earning a degree in psychology and communications, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting, which only produced small roles in films like Hollywood Hills 90028 and Wish Me Luck. When describing her life in L.A., she told Forbes, “i didn’t know what i was doing; i was broke.” Once Bethenny returned to new york, she attended and completed studies at the national Gourmet institute for Healthy and Culinary Arts. Soon after BethennyBakes was established with the idea that, “i would be the next Mrs. Fields, the next Famous Amos, but the healthy version,” she explains in her book A Place of Yes. Frankel first came to national recognition after appearing on nBC’s The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, completing the season as runner-up. She later leveraged her appearance

on the show into an endorsement deal and monthly column in Health magazine. network executives saw a personality they couldn’t ignore so they put her center stage on Bravo’s hit The Real Housewives of New York for three seasons. She emerged as the star of the series, with a huge network of fans, which led Bravo to create a spin-off series, which premiered with the highest ratings in Bravo history. Soon after appearing on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City, Skinnygirl was launched. The company is described by People as “a food and lifestyle brand catered to healthy living.” in April 2011, Frankel sold Skinnygirl cocktail company to Fortune Brands’ Beam Global for a reported $100 million. Last year, Frankel checked novelist off her list with the release of Skinnydipping, which was an instant New York Times best-seller. Her book Naturally Thin: Unleash Your Skinnygirl and Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Dieting debuted on the New York Times Best-Sellers list and remained on the list for an impressive 18 consecutive weeks. Frankel has also penned The Skinnygirl Dish: Easy Recipes for Your Naturally Thin Life, The Skinnygirl Dish and A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out Of Life, which spent 13 weeks on the new york Times Best-Sellers list. Skinnygirl Solutions, released this summer, includes tips on wellness, career building and more. Frankel’s uncanny ability to engage with audiences through her books will leap onto TV screens nationally this month with the launch of Bethenny. The show will cover the topics that women care about most — from love and relationships to celebrities and pop culture and beauty and fitness — all through Bethenny’s own relatable personal and professional life experiences. From fun and spontaneous celebrity interviews to informative takeaways on health and

relationship issues, Bethenny is sure to become the go-to destination for women every day to learn, laugh and feel inspired. Here’s what Bethenny had to say about her fears, achievements and inspirations. What do you think is the secret to your success? Saying things that everyone’s thinking. What is your biggest fear? not getting a good night’s sleep. What advice would you give to other women about balancing a career and motherhood? We plan and you’ve got to laugh. Just roll with it. you’re going to strive for balance and that is probably the best you are ever going to get. Just strive. What is your proudest moment? Giving birth to my daughter. What is your biggest achievement? Writing naturally Thin and being able to effectively communicate with women about their food issues. What makes you happy? My daughter, yoga and sleep How do you relax and take time for yourself? My daughter, yoga and sleep What kind of message would you like to give women? Be open, be truthful and be fearless to achieve things you never dreamed possible. What else would you like to share about being a mom, about your work? That it’s possible to have both. you just have to be organized, efficient and make sure you have quality time with your family. Who is your biggest inspiration or role model? Women. After so much success so fast, how do you stay grounded? Don’t believe the hype.

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New Tampa Teen Headed to Pebble Beach First Tee of Tampa Bay, a golf instruction program offered through the Tampa Metropolitan Area y, is sending Terese Romeo to compete in the 2013 nature Valley First Tee Open at Pebble Beach. An official Champions Tour event, the open is Sept. 27-29 and televised on the Golf Channel. Romeo, who is 16, joins 80 other participants at the event from various chapters of First Tee, now in its 10th year. Romeo’s application was selected from among nearly 150 by a national panel of judges. Romeo and the other juniors will be teamed with 81 Champions Tour players and 162 amateurs as they compete for the pro-junior title at Pebble Beach Golf Links and Del Monte Golf Course. Romeo has been a First Tee of Tampa Bay participant for seven years. The teen is a rising junior at Freedom High, where she helped her golf team win regionals, despite a serious gymnastics injury that forced her to play with just one hand. Romeo was selected to appear on the Golf Channel to represent First Tee after persevering through two wrist surgeries in the past year. “We are thrilled Terese has been selected to represent First Tee of Tampa Bay at Pebble Beach,” says Jeff Leonard, program director. “Terese is a great example of all First Tee stands for. All the hard work and perseverance she has shown over the past couple years has been rightly recognized. it is fantastic to see her rewarded with this selection to play in First Tee’s premier event.” Romeo has also been named Girl Golfer of the year by the Tampa Bay Times. Off the course, she likes to run and served as co-captain for a Relay for Life of new Tampa team and led a fundraising team for the Hydrocephalus Walk. “This is such an honor to be selected to play in the nature Valley First Tee Open with Senior PGA professionals and other First Tee Juniors from around the world,” she says. First Tee of Tampa Bay is one of 188 chapters around the country and in select international locations. Serving the Tampa Bay area since 1999, First Tee of Tampa Bay provides more than 40,000 children and teens each year with hands-on, interactive golf experiences. Visit www. thefirstteetampabay.org to learn more.

Community Organizations Get Boost from Children’s Board The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County recently awarded six grants to faith- and community-based organizations. The process was competitive and the recipients were chosen from a pool of 19 applicants, with the recommended grant award totaling $268,921. Organizations who received a recommendation from the Children’s Board for funding include: Emergency Care Help Organization (ECHO), Family Literacy Academy of Tampa Bay, Greater Palm River Point Community Development Corporation, Parents and Children Advance Together (PCAT) Literacy Ministries, Pregnancy Care Center of Plant City and Wholesome Community Ministries inc. “We met the goal of this RFP, as the recommended candidates will be providing diverse services in key neighborhoods throughout Hillsborough County,” says Maria negron, program director of the Children’s Board. Contracts will be effective Oct. 1, pending board approval of the overall agency budget at this month’s meeting.

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Sept. 7, 2-3:30 p.m. Viva Florida 500 Fiesta Honor the state’s culture during this celebration at Temple Terrace Public Library. Sample food, see a piñata-making demo and watch kids take turns trying to break it open. www.templeterrace.com Sept. 8 and 13, various times Fall Children’s Theatre Series Check out this month’s family entertainment brought to you by Tampa Bay Parenting at Carrollwood Cultural Center. A.C.T. for You pumps up the volume in a rock musical take on Alice in Wonderland and the folk music group Jammin’ Divas brings their artistry and knowledge to a performance and workshop for kids. Tickets: $6-$7 or $24 family four-pack. www.carrollwoodcenter.org

Sept. 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Back to School Bash Celebrate the end of the 2013 Summer Library Reading program at New Tampa Regional Library with African story readings, drums, dance and song. Kids can make crafts, play games and experience Tumblebus, a gymnasium on wheels. Call 813-273-3652. Sept. 26, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Dr. Dick Gunderman’s Charity Golf Classic Swing the club for a good cause at this 31st annual benefit for United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay at Cheval Country Club in Lutz. www. ucptampa.org Sept. 28, 8 a.m. Cheval Cares 5k Family Fun Run Lace up for a 5k run/walk through the Cheval community in Lutz; then stay for fun family activities at Cheval Athletic Club. Day includes crafts, games and a bounce house. www. chevalcares5k.com Sept. 28, 1-3 p.m. Taste of Honey Attend this annual fundraiser at USF Botanical Gardens and sample more than 100 honeys and learn about beekeeping. See demonstrations and take tours. Event features food, live music and door prizes. Tickets: $20. Proceeds benefit beekeeping program at the gardens. http:// gardens.usf.edu/

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Make Fitness a Family Affair This School Year With a new school year under way, families may be looking for a way to get back to fitness after a summer of lounging and snacking. Orangetheory Fitness, with six locations in the Tampa Bay area, is offering Kids Fitness classes for ages 12-17 (younger children can participate when accompanied by a parent), featuring a heart rate-based workout to help kids get fit for that sports tryout, band practice or the daily walk or bike ride to school. “Our success is centered on helping people to achieve their fitness goals quickly,” says Terry Blachek, Orangetheory Fitness Tampa Bay owner and co-founder. “We have seen members experience 30-50 pounds of weight loss in six weeks or less with our science-based, heart-rate monitored program. And with the ability to work out with your child, which is an experience that we think parents will love.” The one-hour, ever-changing Orangetheory Fitness workout consists of a diverse set of components, including high-energy cardiovascular and strength training using treadmills, rowing machines, suspension training and free weights with short bursts of intense exercise. Orangetheory Fitness offers 55 classes per week for all levels, and clients cannot work out in the studio unless they are part of an existing one-hour group training class. Coaches focus on the kids while in class, making sure they are maintaining their overall stamina and fitness, and adjusting workout levels if needed. Team workouts also are encouraged. Sports teams can host a private workout with one of the Orangetheory coaches at any location for one low price. Pricing is also discounted up to 30% on classes for our Kids Fitness participants. Go to www. orangetheoryfitness.com to learn more.

Harbour Island Art Walk Is Painting September Pink Each month, the Harbour island Art Walk showcases the work of talented local artists to anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 patrons who stop to listen to live music, indulge in local food and drink and check out original art, crafts and fashions. Admission is free to the outdoor event, which was launched 1½ years ago and not only gives artists an opportunity for meaningful exposure but area nonprofits as well. Wendy Harding, Harbour island Art Walk coordinator, notes that every month the group selects an artist or charity to be awarded free space at the show. Past nonprofit recipients have included animal rescue groups as well the Sylvia Thomas Center for Adoption. The Art Walk also hosts and actively assists these charities’ fundraising efforts through artist donations for auctions and drawings. “We feel this art venue is not just about arts and artists, but should be used as a catalyst to bring awareness to the Bay Area by helping through community outreach,” says Harding. September’s selected nonprofit, the Pink Dragon Ladies, caught Harding’s eye as she was watching local dragon boat teams train. “it’s hard to miss an all Pink dragon boat team. That prompted me to look up their charity,” she says and quickly learned that they represent the first cancer survivor dragon boat team in Florida. “i admire these woman survivors for their strength and ambition to educate our community and inspire every woman like myself.” This month’s Art Walk is noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 29 and will feature special “Ride the Pink Dragon” boat rides. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Pink Dragon Ladies of Tampa’s 501c3 charity fund for breast cancer awareness. Go to www.harbourislandartwalk.com for details.

dates: Sept. 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Fresh Market at Hyde Park Village Listen to live music as you browse gourmet foods, organic products and handcrafted items. Check out The Kids Market to support young business owners. www.hydeparkvillage.net Sept. 15 Kid Couture Fashion Workshops Encourage your little fashionistas to participate in this family-friendly Tampa Bay Fashion Week event hosted by the Glazer Children’s Museum. Enjoy fashion workshops and stylish crafts. Free with admission. www.fashionweektampabay. com Sept. 13, 7-9 p.m. High Hopes in High Heels Kickoff Party Join this service-oriented nonprofit as it launches a new year of networking opportunities and support for local charities at the Centre Club in Tampa. A $10 donation will provide appetizers along with a free drawing ticket. Free parking. Visit the group’s Facebook page: http://tinyurl. com/ph5hvds Sept. 19, noon Annual Champions Lunch Attend Champions for Children’s annual fundraising event at Wyndham Tampa Westshore and support its child abuse prevention and family education programs. Tickets: $30. www. championsforchildrentampabay.org Sept. 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cracker Country Homeschool Day Sign up your homeschool kids or gather a group for a fun, educational field trip to this rural Florida living history museum on the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Visitors can try their hand at pioneer living. Bring a picnic lunch. Cost: $7 per student (ages 4 and younger free). One adult (teacher/chaperone) required per 10 students. All required adults are free; additional adults are $7. www.crackercountry.org Sept. 25, 7:30 a.m. UT Main Street Speaker Series: Barefoot Wine Founders Hear from the co-founders of Barefoot Wine, Bonnie Harvey and Michael Houlihan, when they serve as the UT Entrepreneurship Center’s guest presenters at the Vaughn Center Crescent Club. Tickets: $15 (free for UT students). www. barefootspirit.eventbright.com.

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Golf Tournament a Boon for National Adoption Organization The Gentile Family Foundation will hold its 2013 Gentile Foundation Classic on Sept. 27 at innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on the famed Copperhead Course. This year, the classic will be hosted by former PGA Tour professional and nBC sportscaster Gary Koch. in addition, former Buc Shelton Quarles will be teeing off. The Gentile Family Foundation was established in 2011 as a direct way to impact the lives of children throughout Florida through donations, volunteering and special events. The main fundraising event is the classic. This year the classic will raise money for the Gift of Adoption fund. Gift of Adoption is a national charitable organization that inspires adoption by providing grants to qualified parents, giving children who need families a permanent home and a chance to thrive. Players participating in the classic will have a chance to win over $40,000 in gifts and prizes from national sponsors. A dinner, auction, drawing and awards reception will follow. The winning team will be invited to play in the Liberty Mutual invitational Finals held at the Pinehurst Resort in north Carolina on March 26-30. Visit www.gffgolf.com to find out how you can attend or take part

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dates: Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Book Time at Brooker Bring the kids ages 3-5 to Brooker Creek Preserve in Tarpon Springs. Kids can connect with the wonders of nature through a story, crafts and games. Participation is free; advance registration is required. www.brookercreekpreserve.org Sept. 7-8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. North Pinellas-Pasco Home Show Check out everything from furniture and flooring to design and landscape ideas at this event presented by the Tarpon Springs Chamber of Commerce in Palm Harbor. Call 727-543-3041.

The Dunedin Fine Art Center (DFAC) will feature four new spatial-themed exhibitions this month as well as host its annual Kids’ Art Fest. On Sept. 6-7, the center unveils Spirited, enCircled, Saints Alive and Kaleidescope of Culture.

Sept. 19, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Summertime Farmer’s Market Browse produce, flowers and healthy foods under the gazebo of John Wilson Park in Safety Harbor. Free admission. Call 727-461-7674.

Spirited spotlights the private collection of Dr. Robert and Chitranee Drapkin and religious folk art from the 19th century to present day, reflecting Guatemala’s ancient Mayan religion. Mandalas, universal symbols of the sacred circle, can be found in all cultures dating back to the Stone Age and were created to define sacred space or as a tool to express, contain or regulate sacred energy. These are featured among the enCircled exhibit with work by such contemporary artists as Lisa Ariotti, Jack Casey, Catherine Colangelo and ivan Puig. in the juried exhibition Saints Alive, artists present their private saints via icons, illuminated pages, shrines, offerings and statuaries. The Kaleidoscope of Culture exhibit, on display in the David L. Mason Children’s ART Museum, casts its gaze over the multicultural landscape of earth, visiting cultural icons from around the globe.

Sept. 21, 6 a.m. – 1p.m. Annual Brain Tumor Awareness Cycle/Run/ Walk Sign up to participate in this event (hosted by Miles for Hope) at Clearwater’s Coachman Park. Family-friendly day features a 10k/5k run/walk, 1-mile survivor tribute walk, 100k/50k/25k cycling event, breakfast and lunch. www. milesforhope.org

The two-day extravaganza includes a talk with collector Dr. Robert Drapkin from 6-7 p.m. Sept. 6, with the opening reception for the exhibitions following from 7-9 p.m.

This month, visitors to the Dunedin Fine Art Center will see new exhibits featuring work by Ivan Puig, whose “Mandala I” is seen here, and other artists.

On Sept. 7, the DFAC hosts its Kids’ Art Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event offers families a chance to enjoy games, food and music. Plus, this year’s young artists participating in Kaleidoscope of Cultures will be honored at an 11 a.m. award ceremony.

Admission is $5 Sept. 6 (free to DFAC members) and free to the public on Sept. 7. Go to www.dfac.org to learn more.

Dunedin Regatta Sept. 14 & 28, various times Join the Dunedin Boat Club in supporting the Dunedin Youth Sailing Association by attending one or more benefit events this month at Honeymoon Island Causeway and Marina. On Sept. 14, the Regatta Rendezvous and Auction is at 6 p.m. at Dunedin Golf Club. On Sept. 28, compete or cheer on participants at the Dunedin Cup Regatta from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.dunedincupregatta.org Sept. 28, 6 p.m. Destination Monte Carlo Play traditional casino games, including Texas Hold ’Em, as part of this benefit for Project Grace at Suncoast Hospice’s Mary J. Labyak Community Service Center in Clearwater. Dress is cocktail or favorite James Bond character. Evening includes food, games, cash bar, live music and silent auctions.

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American Stage Announces New Fall Youth Classes American Stage has released its fall youth class schedule for its performance education program. The venue offers year-round acting classes for ages 5-17 that focus on developing performance skills, creativity and self-confidence. This year’s schedule includes the following programs set for Sept. 7 through nov. 23 at the downtown St. Pete venue. • Creative Storytelling i – Ages 5-7: Children learn about story dramatization with each class focusing on a new story and creative storytelling activities through the use of visual arts and music. Class is 10-11:30 a.m. Tuition: $230. • Playmaking for the young Actor – Ages 8-10: Children in this class will learn how to create short plays inspired by their favorite Teaching artist Betty-Jane Parks meets up with one of American stories. Class is 10 a.m. Stage’s students at the 2013 American Stage Education Showcase to noon. Tuition: $250. •Improvisation for young Actors – Ages 11-13: Students will learn how to use improvisation to explore character, define acting objectives, and gain a better understanding of script. Class is 10 a.m. to noon. Tuition: $250. Classes meet once a week for 12 weeks with lessons and final showcase pieces changing each semester. Visit www.americanstage.org to learn more.

St. Pete’s Promise for Education Aims to Bridge Gap Mayor Bill Foster, Pinellas County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michael Grego and Pinellas Education Foundation Chairman Jim Myers recently announced a strategic partnership, St. Pete’s Promise, in an effort to bridge the achievement gap and impact the education of every public school student in St. Petersburg. Mayor Foster joined the foundation for a formal announcement at city hall, where he presented the group with a check for more than $41,000 from city employees to launch the new program. The multifaceted initiative expands upon the former Mayor’s Mentors and More program that in the past 12 years has given 1,150 St. Pete students Take Stock in Children scholarships, totaling $13.5 million.

dates: Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Yoga at the Preserve Experience the beauty of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve as you wind up your day with a relaxing yoga pose. Class is designed for all fitness levels. www.stepete.org/boyd Sept. 15, 12:30-2 p.m. Build a Model Camp Ages 8 and older can build a scale model as part of this event at the Armed Forces History Museum in Largo. Kids: $18 (includes scale model and supplies, certificate, museum tour, authentic military dog tags and motion theater simulator ride). Parents: $9.95. Register at 727539-8371, Ext. 110. www.armedforcesmuseum. com Sept. 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Young Eagles – Free Flights for Kids Ages 8-17 take to the air as part of this free program hosted by the Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society. During each flight, pilots demonstrate how airplanes fly and proper preparations for safety. www.awaps.org Sept. 21, various times Daddy Daughter Date Night/Mother-Son Messy Madness Dads and daughters can enjoy dinner and dancing at Largo Community Center from 5-8 p.m. Tickets: $50 per couple ($15 each additional daughter). Moms and sons can share dinner, dessert and messy games from 6-8 p.m. at Highland Recreation Complex. Cost: $20 per couple ($8 each additional son). www. largoevents.com www.playlargo.com.

“St. Pete’s Promise will include recruiting and training mentors from our city, our citizens and our businesses, raising funds for college scholarships for low-income students, advocating for more legislative and community support of our schools and teachers, providing grants for our outstanding teachers and building close working relationships with Pinellas County Schools and our community partners like the Pinellas Education Foundation to ensure that education in St. Petersburg is the best it can be,” Mayor Foster said.

Sept. 28, 6 p.m. Once Upon a Time Fundraiser Ball Enjoy food, entertainment, dancing and silent auctions at Largo Cultural Center to benefit arts education efforts. Tickets: $125. www.largoarts. com

As part of the new strategy, programs such as the Foundation’s Take Stock in Children Scholarship program, teacher classroom grants and other career education initiatives will be used. in addition, the Mayor’s Top Apple Award and Corporate Partner program will also be included under the St. Pete’s Promise umbrella.

Sept. 28, 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tangerine Blues Fest Pack up the family for live music, tasty local fare and carnival rides in Gulfport. Free entry. Portion of proceeds will benefit All Children’s Hospital. www.allkids.org

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Summer Adventure Takes Students to the Amazon A group of students, families and faculty from Academy at the Lakes in Land O’ Lakes joined Dr. Paul Beaver, owner of Amazonia Expeditions on an inaugural family trip to the Amazon, part of the school’s new extended learning summer travel program. The trip which ran eight days, began June 8 departing Tampa and traveling by way of Lima, Peru to their final destination. Science teacher Colleen McCormick who took part on the excursion recently chronicled the group’s journey in a piece in which she describes their new surroundings and shares how rigorous the group’s schedule was during this time. “After a good night’s sleep in Lima, we rose early for a quick breakfast and headed to our next flight to Iquito, Peru. This city was our last touch of civilization before boarding a boat to travel 2 hours up the Amazon and its tributary the Tahuayo River to our destination, Tahuayo Lodge,” writes McCormick. “Blending into the surrounding trees, the Tahuayo Lodge looked like a tree house on stilts.” McCormick and the other travelers stayed in what she describes as “neat and comfortable” accommodations with modern bathrooms and LED lights and dined on local fare highlighted by fresh foods such as fish, rice and beans, avocados, beets, carrots, hearts of palm, plantains, and star fruit.

Tenth-grader Tori Emerick of Academy at the Lakes poses with a wholly monkey while on her school’s extended learning trip to the Amazon this past June.

Following that first evening of dinner and a preliminary hike led by guides introducing the area’s resident bats, tarantulas and other neighboring nocturnal creatures, members of the group took part in a variety of exciting experiences over their eight days exploring the Amazon. As McCormick notes, the adventures were steady and plentiful. “We saw toucans and macaws during bird watching, toured the local village and fed breakfast to the school children, took a boat ride to an area of the jungle where we were able to find poison dart frogs and walk through a bat cave. We also hand-fed wooly monkeys rehabilitated by Amazonia Expeditions and released into the wild,” she says. Some members also took advantage of other more physical activities available including a swim with pink dolphins, canoe ride to observe giant otters, fishing for catch-and-eat piranha and zipline excursions.

One of the group’s most memorable adventures took place five days into the trip, when they traveled an hour up the Amazon to reach a scientific research center that draws biologists from across the world to do research in an area with one of the highest concentrations of monkeys in the Amazon. One of the students in the group Tori Emerick, class of 2015, continued on with the research center after the Academy group departed, working alongside a biologist studying the uakari monkeys. Tori remained there for four weeks as part a yearly internship made available to an Academy high school student and offered by Dr. Beaver. Throughout the journey, McCormick notes, she and the group felt at ease in their surroundings. “Each of these adventures was led by an expert guide and tailored to the interest and ability level of the participants. Our safety and comfort was always their top priority,” she says. An extended learning excursion to Peru is planned for next summer (June 9-15). All travel excursions are open to families of Academy at the Lakes only. An informational meeting will be held this month at the school. Visit www.perujungle.com or email cmccormick@academyatthelakes.org for details.

dates: Sept. 8, 1:45 p.m. Red, White and Blue Bunco Party This fundraiser, hosted by Catholic Daughters of the Americas at the Zephyrhills Woman’s Club, benefits the Wounded Warrior Project. Tickets: $15 (include refreshments and drawings). Purchase at St. Joseph Parrish Office and Thrifty Angel Boutique. Call 813-997-6211 or 813-7783989. Sept. 11, 6:30 a.m. Hernando County Run to Remember Lace up for a free event, featuring an annual 9/11 memorial 5k run/1-mile walk followed by a continental breakfast at the Hernando County YMCA in Spring Hill. Proceeds benefit the Y’s annual Community Support Campaign. www. ymcasuncoast.org Sept. 14, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Taste of Trinity 5 Sample savory and sweet dishes from area restaurants and cafes at Seven Springs Middle in Trinity. General admission: $5. Family fourpack: $15. Funds benefit the school’s PTSO. Call 727-645-2078. Sept. 15, 9 a.m. Kafé Kokopelli Charity Golf Tournament Tee off in this third annual fundraiser at The Links at Lake Bernadette in Zephyrhills. Cost: $60 per player (includes golf, cart, lunch and prizes). Proceeds benefit Sunrise Rotary of Dade City Academy at the Farm, HPH Hospice and the St. Leo University Native American project. Call 352-523-0055. Sept. 21, 2-3:30 p.m. Kids Crafts – Pirate/Princess Party Bring K-5 students for this monthly tradition of storytelling and crafts at Land O’ Lakes Library. Event is sponsored by the Friends of the Land O’ Lakes Library. Call 813-929-1214. Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m. Dancing with Our Stars Enjoy an evening of ballroom dancing at the Center for the Arts in Wesley Chapel while cheering on area business and community leaders. Event benefits the chamber’s efforts to support local arts. www.centralpascochamber. com

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HANDS ON FUN!

Glazer Children’s Museum is a place where children and their parents can learn through play and shared discovery. Created specifically for children under 10, our museum offers 179 ‘interactivities’ in multiple themed areas for families to explore, connect and learn while having fun along the way.

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE GLAZER CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: BIRTHDAY BASH SEPTEMBER 22 The Glazer Children’s Museum is turning 3 years old! Celebrate with us in Curtis Hixon Park where we will host an outdoor dance party with the official Baby Loves Disco DJ. Fit Kids Playground will be there with plenty of fun activities for the children, as well as food trucks, vendors, and of course, birthday cake! On the other side of the park you can watch the amateur Ashley Whippet dog frisbee throwing competition. Whenever you want to get out of the sun, just hop inside the museum and play in the exhibits as long as you’d like, admission is free!

$5 DAYS SEPTEMBER 7-31 Our birthday might be in September, but your family is getting all the presents! Join us September 7-30 for only $5 per person as we celebrate 3 years of innovating imagination through hands-on play and family learning. Enjoy museum programs and over 170 educational exhibits for a discounted price for a limited time. Your family is also invited to our free Birthday Bash on September 22!

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Operation Lemon-Aid for Kids at Panera Bread: Spencer Sowers, Danielle Quilles, Brianna Birmingham, Marissa Moyer, Matthew Kaiser, Mackenzie Kaiser, Natalie Goodrich, Derek Moscato & Colton Haught were part of the winning team raised $16 K for the Children’s Cancer Center.

Back to School Fair: Families line up around the Glazer Children’s Museum to experience hands on activities, exhibitors and workshops to prepare for the new school year. Kids get a close look at a penguin from The Florida Aquarium during one of the event’s stage presentations.

Back to School Fair presented by Woodmont Charter School: Left, Cindy Snapp, Woodmont Charter School Principal Steve Epstein and his son Zachary. Middle, Dr. May of Coast Dental pictured with his son Aj Scaviola, wife Jasmine May and daughter Kailyn Santaniello. Right, Kelley Parris, executive director of the Children’s Board meets with event attendees.

Back to School Fair presented by Woodmont Charter School: Left, Music Showcase performers entertain with Broadway tunes. Middle, Angelina, a fourth grade student at Forest Hills Elementary with her own Infinity Band. Right, Mariana Peralta with part of the TBPM team Lisa-Marie Leihy, Angela Ardolino, Rachel Long and Laurie Winkles.

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Visit your favorite animals and learn about endangered wildlife for a reduced admission courtesy of Wal-Mart. zoo rides not included. www.lowryparkzoo.com Everyone

$50 Busch Gardens Admission Through Dec. 20 From now until Dec. 20, pay just $50 for singleday admission to Busch Gardens Tampa. Valid Monday through Friday only. Pay an additional $25 and add a day’s visit to Adventure island. www.buschgardenstampa.com Everyone Glazer Children’s Museum Member Days Sept. 1, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Make the most of exclusive benefits for museum members on special designated member days each month, featuring special hours and access. Members also may invite an additional family to join them at the museum (up to five guests and must include one adult) at no charge. www. glazermuseum.org Everyone Cool Off for Half Off at MOSI Sept. 1-2, 2-5 p.m. Get 50% off admission as this summer promotion, featuring access to all MOSi permanent exhibits and a standard IMAX film, ends. This does not include special engagement films, the Sky Trail Ropes Course and zip Line or the Sea Monsters Revealed exhibit. www.mosi.org Everyone Target Tuesday at Glazer Children’s Museum Sept. 3, 2-7 p.m. Bring the kids for this special monthly promotion and enjoy free admission to the museum. Adults must accompany a child and vice versa. www. glazermuseum.org Everyone Playin’ in the Park Sept. 3, 2-6 p.m. Rev up for high-energy fitness activities and sports clinics at downtown Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The monthly event features live music and healthy snacks for young participants. www.fitkidsplayground.com Everyone Swaptember Sept. 3-30, various times Tampa’s Lowry Park zoo, MOSi and Florida Aquarium members can visit any of the three attractions for free by presenting their photo iD and current membership card. www. lowryparkzoo.com www.mosi.org and www. flaquarium.org Everyone Working Women State Conference 2013 Sept. 5-6, various times Break through barriers and position yourself for success in your personal and professional life by getting valuable tools and information at this second annual Working Women of Florida event at Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg.

AVP St. Pete Open Sept. 13-15, various times Head to Vinoy Park to watch some of the best beach volleyball players in the world compete, including Olympic gold medalists Kerri WalshJennings, Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser and Olympic silver medalists Jen Kessy and April Ross. www.avp.com Everyone

Conference features a vendor expo and guest speakers, including breakfast keynote presenter Pam iorio, former mayor of Tampa. www. workingwomenconference.com Moms Brews & Bites Sept. 6, 6-10 p.m. Catch up with friends, enjoy live music and sample local nibbles and craft beers at this monthly food truck rally at the Sail Pavilion in downtown Tampa. www.tampaconventioncenter.com Moms & Dads FARA Energy Ball Sept. 7, 5:30 p.m. Get dressed to the nines for this evening at the A La Carte Event Pavilion in Tampa to benefit research of Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare debilitating neuromuscular disorder. night includes cocktail reception, seated dinner and live auction. Tickets: $300. www.curefa.org/energyball Moms & Dads Ybor City Saturday Market Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Shop year-round at this outdoor market in ybor City’s Centennial Park. Browse produce, organic goods and handmade crafts and products and view work by local artists. Free entry and parking. Pets are welcome. www.ybormarket.com Everyone Honor Our Forefathers’ Spirits Sept. 9-30, various times Stop by The Capital Grille at international Plaza and order a drink from the Cocktail Conservation Society’s lounge promotional menu and support area preservation. Each week, a historical landmark (Tampa Theatre, Tampa Union Station, The Cuban Club and The italian Club) is featured and receives a portion of proceeds. www. tampapreservation.com Moms & Dads $6 Day at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo Sept. 15, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ooey Gooey Saturday Sept. 13, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join The Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County for a day with nationally acclaimed Ooey Gooey Lady Lisa Murphy. She brings her humor and real-life anecdotes to The Mainsail Conference Center in Tampa for an interactive workshop on creating child-centered environments. Tickets: $30 (include lunch). Go to http://tampaooeygooey.eventbrite.com to register. Moms & Dads Pinellas Home Energy Symposium Sept. 14, 9 a.m. – noon Learn about irrigation, appliances, photovoltaic panels, native plants and more at this informative event focused on water and energy efficiency inside and outside of the home at the Pinellas County Extension office in Largo. Event is free; go to http://pcsymposium13.eventbrite.com to register. Moms & Dads Madeira Beach International Food Festival Sept. 14-15, various times Savor mouthwatering foods celebrating a variety of cuisines and cultures at Madeira Way Shopping District in St. Pete Beach. Admission is free. Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 727-322-5217. Everyone Brinner of Hope Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m. Join Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Roy’s Restaurant for a special night for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Tickets: $125. Go to www.fastercure.org/special-events/brinner-ofhope/ to register. Moms & Dads Tampa Theatre WineFest Sept. 20-22, various times Get ready for Tampa Theatre’s annual moviethemed wine festival featuring food from the bay area’s finest independent restaurants. This year’s theme is Rebel Without a Cork. www. tampatheatre.org Moms & Dads

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september calendar Environmental Expo/Time Capsule Opening Sept. 21, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. First, witness the unveiling of content in a sealed time capsule 20 years after its burial at MOSi. Then stop by an expo featuring a variety of environmentally friendly vendors and fun activities, games and contests. included with MOSi admission (free for members). www.mosi. org Everyone Wine Under the Stars Sept. 21, 6:30 – 10 p.m. Dine under the stars (or at least the planetarium) at this annual event to benefit the Science and Technology Education innovation Center (formerly the Science Center of Pinellas) in Largo. Evening includes food, music and a chance to explore the center. www.steic.org Everyone

scrapbooking to benefit a good cause as part of this annual fundraiser at Higgins Hall in Tampa. Proceeds benefit Kids Charity of Tampa Bay. Tickets: $85. www.kidscharitytb.org/events Moms Imagination Gala: A Night at the Museum Sept. 28 Save the date for this annual fundraiser to benefit the Glazer Children’s Museum at Hilton Tampa Downtown. Call 813-443-3801. www. glazermuseum.org/imagination Moms & Dads

The Great Gatsby Party Sept. 28, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Travel to the 1920s and the world of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the speakeasy in Fletcher Lounge at the Henry B. Plant Museum on the University of Tampa campus. Enjoy dancing, entertainment, Third Birthday Bash — Glazer Children’s casino games and gourmet fare. Tickets: $100. Museum www.plantmuseum.com Moms & Dads Sept. 22, 1-6 p.m. Celebrate with a day of activities to get people moving and playing at the downtown Tampa attraction. This year, the museum partners with Filter/Border: An Instagram Exhibition nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play. www. Sept. 6, 7-10 p.m. Check out a new photographic gallery during glazermuseum.org Everyone the fall exhibition’s opening reception at Tempus Projects at CL Space in ybor City. The juried Suncoast Hospice Golf Classic show spotlights original works created with the Sept. 26, 11 a.m. Hit the links for this 13th annual benefit use of the instagram app. www.facebook.com/ tournament at innisbrook Resort and Golf Club tempusprojects Moms & Dads in Palm Harbor. Registration includes day of golf, food and silent auction. Proceeds benefit One Day Tampa Bay 2013 Suncoast Hospice and its family of programs. Sept. 21, all day Register as a photographer for this art collaboration www.thehospice.org Moms, Dads for the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts in downtown Tampa. Spend the day documenting Howl-O-Scream 2013 the city and its neighborhoods. Submit two Opens Sept. 27-28 Come out for a night of thrills and chills and the photos for consideration for a 100-page full color first ever Busch Gardens Tampa haunted house book, One Day Tampa Bay 2013. www.fmopa. featuring elements voted in by the attraction’s org Moms & Dads Facebook fans. For a limited time, single-day admission to Howl-O-Scream is $47. This is Eat Rich, Play Dirty a ticketed nighttime event separate from park Sept. 21, 7-10 p.m. admission and is intended for mature audiences Tantalize the senses through art, food and drink only. www.howloscream.com Teens, Moms & Dads at this fundraiser at the Train Station Center for Clay in St. Petersburg to benefit Morean Arts Center. Touch clay, glass and paint while enjoying Thin Mint Sprint and Tagalong Trot music and taking in the view. Tickets: $100. www. Sept. 28, 8 a.m. Join the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida for moreanartscenter.org Moms & Dads this 5k and 1-mile event to promote healthy living to start and end at the marina in downtown Safety Arts Alive Day Harbor. Registration is $25 for 5k Sprint and $15 Sept. 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for 1-mile Trot. Proceeds from the event benefit Take in the exhibits at the Dali in St. Petersburg the GSWCF’s various member programs. Register for free as part of this Pinellas promotion for those living in the area. Guests must present iD at 813-262-1688. www.gswcf.org Everyone verifying Pinellas residence. www.thedali.org Krop for Kids Everyone Sept. 28, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Get friends and family together for a fun day of

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film Too Close to Home Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. Join WEDU for a free screening of the documentary at Tampa Theatre, which debuts on the PBS affiliate at 9 p.m. Sept. 26. The film explores the Tampa Bay community’s relatively unknown status as a hotbed for human trafficking. Following the film, a roundtable group delves into the film and subject. www. wedu.org Moms & Dads Clean Guys of Comedy Sept. 19 and 26, various times Laugh with the family at this Fathom Events special presentation highlighting a handful of stand-up talents renown for not using profanity. See live perfor mances from Dave Coulier (Full House), Jamie Kennedy and other comics captured over two nights at Denver’s Buell Theatre and broadcast to select cinemas nationwide. www.fathomevents.com Everyone Global Lens Series Sept. 13, 6:30-8 p.m. Copy Screen another entry of the Gasparilla international Film Festival series at the Tampa Museum of Art. This month’s feature is Beijing Flickers. Cost: $5 museum members, $8 general public and free for festival members. www. tampamuseum.org Moms & Dads Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Opens Sept. 27 See the sequel to the popular family title featuring the voices of neil Patrick Harris, Andy Samberg and Anna Faris. Check local theaters for showtimes. Everyone

theater & dance The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe Sept. 14-15, various times Tour the galaxy with the guidance of Trudy, a self-proclaimed crazy person in this classic stage show written by Jane Wagner and originally

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starring Lily Tomlin. Suggested donation: $10-20 ($15 advanced), with a portion of proceeds to benefit People with AIDS. www.americanstage. org Moms & Dads Shana Banana’s Fairy Tales Gone Bananas Sept. 28, 11 a.m. Step into Fairy Tale Land with not-so-classic characters as the popular children’s entertainer transports audience members across the globe in this Wee Folk Series production at the Straz Center in Tampa. Tickets start at $7.50. www. strazcenter.org 2-4 Presenting The Yellow Dress Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m.

Be part of the audience inside Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center for this free performance presented by Deana’s Educational Theater in conjunction with ABC Action news. The play was created in memory of Deana Brisbois, a victim of dating violence, in an effort to educate on the warning signs and perils of domestic violence. www. abcactionnews.com/dv 13 & Older

music & comedy John Mayer Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. Check out the talented singer-songwriter and guitarist when he brings his Born & Raised 2013 Tour to the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre. Mayer will be joined by American idol winner Phillip Phillips. Tickets: $36-$75 plus fees. www.livenation.com 8 & Older

Rick Springfield Sept. 13, 8 p.m. Dance in your seats to pop classics like Jessie’s Girl and i’ve Done Everything for you as the rocker visits Ruth Eckerd Hall. Tickets start at $35. www.rutheckerdhall.com Everyone Concert to Benefit UPARC Sept. 14, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Come out for a fun evening of music and dancing with a special benefit concert by Blair Crimmins at the St. Pete. Coliseum. Tickets: $20. All proceeds benefit the UPARC Foundation. www.uparcfoundation.org Everyone

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Miranda Lambert Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Sing along with the award-winning country singer who brings her Locked & ReLoaded Tour to the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, bringing along Dierks Bentley, The Cadillac Three and Randy Rogers Band. Tickets: $29.25$54. www.livenation.com 8 & Older Russell Brand Messiah Complex Sept. 20, 8 p.m. Laugh out loud as the outrageous and flamboyant comedian-actor brings his unique comedy show to Tampa’s Straz Center. Tickets start at $35. Show is intended for mature audiences only. www.strazcenter.org Moms & Dads Il Volo Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m. Experience the soaring vocals of the young talented trio as they bring songs from their latest CD release We Are Love to the Tampa Bay Times Forum. Tickets: $36.75-$86.75. www.tampabaytimesforum.com Everyone

JAMMIN' DIVAS

(for kids!) Fri., Sept. 13 • 10:30am $6 members / $7 non-members $24 Family Four-Pack

Imagine Dragons Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. See the Billboard sensations at the USF Sun Dome. Tickets: $34.50-$39.50. www. sundomearena.com 8 & Older

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Diana Ross Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. See the iconic singer take the stage at St. Pete’s Mahaffey Theater for one night only and perform her many hits as both a solo artist and member of The Supremes. Tickets start at $69.50. www. mahaffeytheater.com Everyone

Honda Civic Tour featuring Maroon 5 Sept. 13, 7 p.m. Catch the popular band when Adam Levine and company visit the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre, bringing along Kelly Clarkson and P.J. Morton. Tickets: $35.50-$99.50. www. livenation.com 8 & Older

September 2013

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Anytime is learning time!

Intended for parents of children ages 0-4

Introducing the PBS Parents® Play & Learn App ®

Encourage learning. Anytime. Anywhere. This FREE bilingual app provides more than a dozen games parents can play with their children, each themed around a familiar location like in a car, in the kitchen, or at the grocery store.

Math skills

The PBS Parents Play & Learn App, and dozens more for ages 2-8, is available for download to your mobile device. WEDU PBS is Tampa Bay’s primary PBS KIDS station. Visit www.wedu.org/wedukids to see what we’re doing in your community. Explore PBS parenting resources, tips on raising children, planning birthday parties and fun, educational activities at www.pbs.org/parents.

Literacy skills

• Shapes

• Letter identification

• Counting

• Letter sounds

• Numbers

• Recognize spoken words

• Measurement

• Acquire new vocabulary through listening

• Sorting and classifying objects by attributes • Patterns • Making predictions • Mapping

• Recognizing colors • Understanding that letters make words and words make sentences • Building knowledge about books

• Estimation

• Recognize the purpose of print in the world

• Describing the location of an object by using words (under, over, next to, between)

• Rhyming • Following verbal directions

www.pbskids.org/mobile WHERE TO WATCH: Bright House 3 or 1003 [HD] | Comcast Xfinity 3 or 440 [HD] | Dish Network 3 or 5158 [HD] | Direct TV 3 or 884 [HD] | Verizon FiOS 3 or 503 [HD] The contents of this activity page were developed under a grant from the Department of Education. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. The project is funded by a Ready To Learn grant (PR/AWARD No. PRU295A100025, CFDA No. 84.295A) provided by the Department of Education to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. • PBS Parents, PBS KIDS and PBS logos are registered service marks of Public Broadcasting Service. Used with permission. © 2013 The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. Apple, the Apple logo and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. © 2010-2013, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Nook apps © 1997-2013 Barnesandnoble.com llc. Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.

September 27-28 $12 Shriek Peek Preview Weekend October 4-5, 11-13, 18-20 & 24-27 Opens Nightly at 7 PM Adults $19.95 • Kids (3-11) $16.95

Something spooky and fun will happen as you explore New Orleans in French Quarter Phantoms, the newest of 6 haunted adventures for monsters of all ages during ZooBoo at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Don’t miss free Zoo rides, huge flying fox bats, games and more!

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