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Early Childhood 16 Childcare and Those Who Care, Revisited

26 Find the Perfect Babysitter

24 Early Childhood Directory

30 The Au Pair Alternative

Sections 5 The Corkboard

18 Family Travel

8 The Blogosphere

20 The Family Home

10 In Tune with FM100

48 Shop Savvy

11 Community Kidbits

64 Places To Party

12 Fit Family

68 The Teen Scene

16 The Family Pet

Education 34 A Mid-year Academic Review

40 Education Planner

36 Open House Calendar

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Utah Family Blogosphere By Abe Yospe, The Wisdom of Abraham

Six Things I Learned from the Original Karate Kid I’m not sure how many times I watched The Karate Kid in my youth. I have to say it was definitely more than the times I watched Dirty Dancing but certainly less than the number of times I watched Billy Madison. Therefore, I must have watched it somewhere between zero and fifty six thousand times. Even as I watch the old Karate Kid (the non-Will Smith’s bratty kid version) nowadays, I still have many of the lines memorized. I realize that many of the core values I hold dear in life may stem from that marvelously corny movie. Here are six life lessons I’ve learned from the original Karate Kid series that have truly shaped me as a person (and as a pretend karate expert/black belt). 1. No one gives a crud about what kind of belt you have. Extravagant titles and positions are meaningless. People just want to see you for who you are and what you can do. Also, always buy cheap belts because seriously, no one cares about what brand your belt is. 2. You should trick your kid into waxing your car for you. Do whatever it takes. Tell him it will strengthen his core or improve his self esteem. Tell him it will improve his karate or his football technique. Tell him whatever

it take,s because waxing your own car is just the worst. 3. If your son or daughter is being bullied, ask an old man that knows karate to climb a fence and beat the tar out of the bullies. Then, ask him to train your kid in karate for free. Also, make sure he teaches your kid how to properly wax your car. (See #2) 4. Fresno may look and feel like a horrible place (it is!), but if you find out Elisabeth Shue lives there, it suddenly doesn’t seem so bad after all. 5. “Man who catch fly with chopstick accomplish anything.” Wise advice from a sage old man, indeed. This is why I spend at least an hour a day chasing flies with chopsticks. The people at the park began to wonder what I was up to, chasing flies off garbage with my chopsticks in hand. But I just winked and showed them my Mr. Miyagi tee shirt and I’m pretty sure that cleared things up. I’ve been chasing flies with chopsticks for nearly 25 years now. Someday I’ll catch that fly and when I do, I’ll know then and only then I will be able to accomplish things. 6. One should learn mastery over the self, mind, and body and that fighting is always the last answer to a problem. And when that doesn’t work, you can always sweep the leg.

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Dialed in with FM100.3

Christmas Music Makes You Healthier? You Bet! By Rebecca Cressman FM100.3 Midday Host 10 a.m.-3 p.m. I love it when researchers get to study something we can all relate to, like singing Christmas music out loud. Years ago, it was something almost everyone who lived somewhat close to their neighbors had the chance to enjoy. The doorbell would ring and a group of neighbors or friends would sing a few Christmas Carols before they moved on to the next house. It’s pretty rare to see these days. But that’s changing – in England at least. There’s a charity in Britain called Heart Research UK that was founded by heart surgeons to prevent and better treat heart disease. Every December for the last few years, they’ve launched the Sing For Your Heart campaign; asking people to get out and sing in public, in groups and with family and friends, because it is so good for the mind and body. They point to research that Professor Graham Welch has been doing for more than 30 years at the University of London. The professor says just like other exercise activities, singing releases what he calls the ‘pleasure hormone.’ As we sing in and out, we exercise our major muscle groups in the upper body and that triggers the brain to release endorphins. We not only feel good, but the exercise of singing burns about 136 calories an hour. But, wait! There’s more. Singing songs we enjoy releases oxytocin in our bodies, reducing our stress and giving us a sense of emotional well-being. 10 UTAHFAMILY.COM DEC 2013/JAN 2014

The psychological benefits are even greater when we sing carols with other people. The researchers say singing in groups lessens loneliness, bonds us to each other, and gives us a sense of community and connection to the world. So, there’s the science behind what we know and love: Christmas caroling is good for the mind, body and soul. And, we’ve got just the right way to warm your voices up, too. Come join us at our annual FM100.3 Christmas Concert series. At each of our free concerts held in the lunch hour, you can sip complimentary hot cocoa and sing your favorite Christmas carols performed by your favorite FM100.3 singers and songwriters who call Utah home. The list of concerts is online on our Holiday Headquarters link on FM100.com. See you there and Merry Christmas Carol!

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Discover “Music & Magic” at the Rose

UMOCA celebrates 15 with Spy Hop’s ‘Fifteen’ In anticipation of Spy Hop’s fifteenth anniversary, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA) is pleased to present Fifteen. This video installation exhibition takes audiences inside the world of today’s youth culture from across the Salt Lake Valley to show what it means to turn this pivotal age. Fifteen reveals discerning responses to major questions facing a generation of young and dynamic minds. What are teenagers afraid of? How do they differ from teens in other generations? What they have to say might surprise you. This exhibition runs daily (except Sundays and Mondays) from Dec. 6-Jan. 4 at UMOCA, 20 S. West Temple in downtown Salt Lake City. Admission is free. There will be an

Repertory Dance Theatre’s “Ring Around the Rose” program presents the Hatch Academy of Magic & Music for one day only, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South in downtown Salt Lake City. The Hatch Academy will present an enchanting morning full of magical charms and musical feats. Participation and interaction will be encouraged throughout the show. Tickets are only $5 and available through ArtTix, by calling 801-355-ARTS, or at the box office. For more information, please visit hatchacademy.com.

Salt Lake City invites the whole family to enjoy “EVE” downtown There’s something for everyone this New Year’s Eve during EVE, Dec. 29-31 in downtown Salt Lake City. A $15/3-day passport gives you access to 8 downtown venues and several performances, celebrations, art, live music, parties and more. Vendors such as the Clark Planetarium, Discovery Gateway and the Utah Jazz are offering many family-friendly opportunities. Go to eveslc.com for more information.

Race on over to the 2014 Utah International Auto Expo The 2014 Utah International Auto Expo rolls

into the South Towne Exposition Center with hundreds of the latest cars, trucks, crossovers and more. Show goers are invited to check out the newest rides, sit behind the wheels, experience the latest in car technology and even test drive the vehicles right at the expo. From car buffs to consumers, there’s something for everyone from Jan. 17-20 at the South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State St. in Sandy. Tickets are $8/adults, $6/seniors (62+) and military and kids ages 7-12. Kids 6 and under are free. Tickets can be paid at the door, or online at autoexpoutah.com.

Do you get star-struck during Sundance? The Sundance Film Center is scheduled for Jan. 16-26. . Last year’s Festival had “valuesladen documentaries” according to Deseret News. If you missed the “locals only” deadline for purchasing tickets, have no fear! There’s still time to buy tickets for the shows you want to see. For details on shows, packages and how to obtain tickets, please visit sundance.org/festival/tickets.

It’s $1 Winter Wednesdays at the Tracy Aviary! Did you know the Tracy Aviary is open yearround? Winter is a fantastic time to visit the Aviary and relax with the birds – without the summer crowds! Tracy Aviary even offers free-flight shows in beautiful, heated spaces. But best of all? Every Wednesday from November through March admission is only $1! Tracy Aviary is located at 589 E. 1300 South in Salt Lake City. They are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Fit Family By Kimberly Carlson

The Healthy Sandy Summit Get a head start on your New Year’s Resolutions

live and work within the Sandy community.” Can anyone in the Valley participate? The Healthy Sandy Partnership was started in 1995 with the hope that a coordinated partner effort would help combat disturbing healthy statistics and improve overall community wellness. While our primary goal is to improve the health of those who live and work in Sandy City, we also take great pride in the fact that as an award-winning organization, we can share our programs and initiatives with those throughout Salt Lake County. Q: Why have your partners decided to fund this project?

It’s that time of year again. Time for resolutions to lose weight or get healthier – or both! Starting in December, interested residents can register for the Healthy Sandy Summit (at healthysandy.org) to get a jump start on their New Year’s resolutions. “The Healthy Sandy Summit is unique because it is a far-reaching program that goes beyond just one area and instead encourages positive changes in all areas of life,” said Nicole Martin, Communications Director for Sandy City.

Participants of this program may choose 8 Challenge Items they would like to work on for each 8-week session. If they successfully complete three sessions they will receive the Healthy Sandy Summit Award. The Challenge Items range from nutrition and exercise to emergency preparedness and relationships. The complete list is online at healthysandy.org. This program is ideal for families, too. They have personalized trackers for both adults and children, offering

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regular incentives (like walking sticks and medallions earned). “If this program encourages even one person to make the necessary changes to improve their health, then it will be well worth the effort,” said Martin. I recently interviewed Nicole Martin to learn more about the Healthy Sandy Summit. Here’s what she had to say. Q: Your website indicates that “The Healthy Sandy Partnership serves as a catalyst for good health, safety , and wellness among those who

We have had many successful initiatives in the past such as fitness fairs, family mealtime, dental health screenings, antipornography education, flu shots and vision screenings. With the Healthy Sandy Summit, we wanted to try to combine many of these past initiatives into a far-reaching comprehensive health challenge that encourages wise choices in many areas that contribute to overall health. Our partners all see the benefit of a program that goes beyond nutrition and exercise to embrace a holistic view of health. Q: What is the ultimate short-term and long term goal of the Healthy Sandy Summit? Our initial hope is that the individuals and families who participate in this challenge will find the social support, incentives and personalized program help them to make positive changes in their lives. Our long-term goal is

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Q: What is the most important thing you’d like our readers to know about this project? The Healthy Sandy Summit is an ideal program for those looking to make changes in their life. The customizable program is just the incentive participants need to start the new year off right and transform themselves physically and mentally.

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Our program is ideal for families with both an adult and children’s tracker. Families can register online at www.healthysandy.org, print off their tracker and choose 8 challenge items they would like to work on for the first session. They will then keep track of their success each week and will receive a walking stick medallion upon successfully completing

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to continue to promote healthier lifestyle through this program and other initiatives that will positively the healthiness of our community as a whole. Ultimately, we would like Sandy City to be the healthiest city in Salt Lake County and feel we are on the right track.

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Fit Family By Debbie Leaman

10 Tips Ski/Snowboarding Instructors Wish Every Parent Knew If this is your child’s first time in ski or snowboarding school, chances are your child isn’t the only one getting the jitters! There are a few very important things you (and your child) should know about how to prepare for ski/boarding school. Check out these tips from veteran instructors to ensure a great day on the slopes. 1. Start with the basics. Sleep, food, hydration and suitable clothing are crucial. Make sure your child is well-rested, fed and has had plenty of fluids to accommodate for the higher altitude. 2. Set them up for success. Expose a firsttimer to snow sports before the lesson. Build a snowman, make snow angels or watch ski or snowboarding movies. Any type of sliding activities, such as ice skating or sledding, provides the basis for a love of winter sports. 3. Give equipment a dry run. Let “neverevers” test out their gear before heading to the slopes. Have them walk around in their helmet, goggles, gloves, and yes, boots and skis, so they’ll feel comfortable when they get to the lesson. 4. Dress for mountain weather. Check the resort website for up-to-date weather info. There can be up to a 30-degree temperature difference in the valley verses the mountain. On moderately cold valley days, it can be bitter up the canyons. But, the reverse is also true; don’t bundle up your kids during an inversion when it might be warm and sunny at higher altitudes. 5. It’s about the gloves. Freezing plus 14 UTAHFAMILY.COM DEC 2013/JAN 2014

wet equals miserable! Proper ski gloves or mittens are a must. Invest in a pair of gauntlet gloves which fit over the cuff of the ski jacket. Or, stash a second pair of gloves in your child’s bag. During a break she can swap out the soggy ones for the fresh pair. 6. Be on time for the lesson. To avoid a frazzled morning, stick gear in a bag and set out clothes the night before, wake up a half-hour earlier, feed kids in the car, and hit the rental shop early to avoid lines; or better yet, rent equipment the night before. And, allow 10 minutes for a bathroom stop before the lesson. 7. Be true to your child. Placing your 3-year-old in a 4- to 7-year-old’s lesson is not appropriate and could be dangerous. Guidelines protect younger children who aren’t emotionally, developmentally or physically ready to keep up with older kids. Some resorts offer semi-privates for preschoolers; choose the right class for your child. 8. Give the instructor a heads up. Checkin can be hectic. Jot down the following info about your child on an index card and hand it to their instructor: allergies, learning style, emergency number, favorite animal (for little ones) and who is picking him up. 9. Go away…but return (on time!). Let the instructors do their job. You’re paying a professional, don’t hover. If you want to watch the lesson, just ask, “Where’s a good place to observe?” And, come back on time; kids whose parents are late sit in the ski

school office. 10. Don’t compare your child to others. Comparisons can quickly turn your child off of the sport. Just because your child’s best friend is paralleling but yours is still in a wedge, doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong. Children develop differently and pushing kids onto the steeps too early can create defensive and fearful skiers. Bottom line? Let your kids have fun, be patient and watch your kids thrive. For more great tips and frequently asked questions, visit Brighton’s website: www. brightonresort.com. Debbie Leaman is a freelance writer living in Salt Lake City. She wishes she knew these tips when her kids, now teens, were taking lessons. Check out her website: www. debbieleaman.com.

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The Family Pet By Kimberly Carlson

Pet Insurance There has been much talk lately about Obamacare and how your health insurance is changing in the coming year, but how many of you have considered insurance for your pets? After all, we treat our pets as members of the family, right? So why shouldn’t they have adequate insurance too? Veterinary care has been increasing at a solid rate of 85% since January of 2000* and the costs of an unexpected visit to the Animal Emergency room can be staggering. In my former life, I was a life and health insurance broker (shocker, I know) and the basic rules I learned then can be applied now for your pets. There are several pet insurance companies that service Utah, and each policy changes based on the age of your pet, the type (and breed) of your pet, his/her health and the county in which you live. If you decide to go the pet insurance route, here are some tips:

Coverage Determine what is and isn’t covered. Pet insurance isn’t mandated by federal laws, so they are free to exclude things like pre-existing and chronic conditions and certain types of surgeries. Many will also come with a waiting period, so even if you have an accident, it won’t be covered within the first six months or so. Some plans will cover spaying and neutering and some will not. Some include a clause that will give a missing pet reward. Still others will exclude certain things with some breeds, but not all breeds.

expenses, while others will pay the veterinarian or hospital directly. Make sure the plan you choose has clearly expressed time limits to process and pay for claims.

In and Out of Network Just like a traditional PPO plan, many pet insurance companies will have a list of in-network veterinarians and clinics. Read this section carefully, just because your vet may be listed as “in-network” doesn’t mean the reason for the visit will be covered. And those lists change over time as well – you will want to periodically check in to make sure your vet is still listed before going to your next appointment if it’s been a while.

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pet buffer too).

End-of-Life Care Some policies will also have a clause in there for your pet’s endof-life costs. Many companies will also sell life insurance for your pet in conjunction with the health insurance policy. This is purely a personal preference. If you have an expensive breed, or a breeding dog, or if you want a more elaborate funeral for your pet, you may wish to explore this life insurance option. None of us want to think about our pet being ill or dying, but it is an inevitable part of life. The better we plan for it now, the easier it will be for the family in the future. *According to the Bureau of Labor & Statistics, Veterinary Inflation, Veterinary Services US City Average, found on embracepetinsurance.com.

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Family Travel By Jim Graves

Things To Do Do with Kids in Portland Portland is a short flight from Salt Lake City and there is much for families with children to do. My wife, Carol, and I took a trip recently with our two girls, ages 6 & 7. Here are some highlights from our four days in the city.

If you stay at the Hotel DeLuxe, try eating at its Gracie’s restaurant (of course, named for comedienne Gracie Allen). We had breakfast

This, too, could easily be a full day experience. I love history, so we had to make a stop at

there one morning and all was delicious; there

the Pittock Mansion (www.pittockmansion.org).

was also a menu for kids.

This magnificent home was completed a century ago and was built by the wealthy owner of the

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lodge in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest.

When you’re looking for attractions, start with

Portland newspaper The Oregonian. The Pittock family lived there until 1958, when it had fallen into disrepair, and it opened to the public as a

Portland has some excellent hotels from

Portland Children’s Museum (www.portlandcm.

which to choose; a solid choice is The Mark

org). It is great fun for kids under about age 10.

The 16,000-square foot home features a

Spencer Hotel (www.markspencer.com). It

Our kids’ favorite was the Building Bridgetown,

mix of English, French and Turkish designs, and

opened as The Nortonia in 1907, and was

a pretend restaurant and grocery story, the pet

enjoys a magnificent view of Portland. Highlights

remodeled and re-named The Mark Spencer

hospital, and something I’d never before seen in

include the family dining and bedrooms, the mu-

in 1966. It is located in the Pearl District, with

a kids museum, the Play It Again theater. In the

sic room, a grand staircase and state-of-the-art

many fine shops, restaurants and entertainment

theater, children can play pretend instruments

technology from a century ago (e.g. an intercom

venues nearby.

on stage while parents watch. Other highlights

system, an elevator, a central vacuum system

included a combination building section and tree

and indirect lighting).

We had an Executive King room, which

museum in 1965.

included both a comfortable king bed and the

fort, a climbing area (Pochimu Peak), a water-

most comfortable sofa bed I’ve ever experienced

works section, face painting, a clay studio, an arts

about the Pittocks and life in high society in early

in the next room. It also has a kitchenette and

& crafts section (The Garage), Twilight Trail (kind

20th century Portland.

large refrigerator. The hotel had many perks

of a giant Lite Brite) and a section for age three

included in the price of your room, such as a

and under. It’s a place you could easily spent an

plete without a stop at the Oregon Museum of

continental restaurant, a New York Times deliv-

entire day.

Science and Industry (“OMSI,” www.omsi.edu),

ered to your room each morning, and cookies

Across the parking lot from the kids museum

Exhibits give you the opportunity to learn

No visit with kids to Portland would be com-

located on the east bank of the Willamette River.

and wine in the afternoon. If you drive, self-park

is the Oregon Zoo (www.oregonzoo.org), set

It features five unique halls and hundreds of

in the garage below.

amongst the tall, evergreen trees of the Pacific

interactive exhibits that teach little ones about

Northwest. There are five main areas of the zoo.

various aspects of science and technology. It

Hotel DeLuxe (www.hoteldeluxeportland.com),

In the Great Northwest section, for example, we

also has three auditoriums, and is home to the

located just a few blocks away. It has a clean,

got an up-close look at the black bears foraging

USS Blueback, a de-commissioned U.S. Navy

elegant interior themed to the Golden Era of

for food; in the Fragile Forests section we saw

submarine.

Hollywood. Each floor has a particular movie

the magnificent Sumatran orangutan in the Red

theme; the 2nd floor, for example, has images

Ape Reserve. In the Pacific Shores section we

Turbine Hall. The hall features a ball room in

from Hitchcock movies.

saw a sleeping polar bear and waddling pen-

which the kids could create “crazy contraptions”

guins. The Africa section was a hit, with lions,

to shoot balls throughout the room. They also

We also spent two nights at the more upscale

We had a spacious king suite with ample closet space and great views of Portland. It, too, offers all the benefits of being near the Pearl

giraffe, rhinoceros and more. Definitely buy a $5 ticket for the zoo railway,

District, and it is also close to the train. The staff

which takes you on a 20-minute ride through the

was very friendly and service-oriented; we loved

forest. And, for lunch, try the Cascade Grill and

the “Make it So” button on our room phone

enjoy healthy choices of soup, sandwiches and

(rather than “Front Desk”).

salads. The décor makes you feel as if you’re in a

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My kids loved OMSI’s Innovation Station in

enjoyed Life Hall, which featured creative exhibits that taught them about the intricacies of the human body.

Restaurants I especially want to rave about OMSI’s café,

Theory Eatery. I was surprised that a kids muse-

and bacon—and are supplied by local farmers.

pazzo.com), an outstanding Italian restaurant

um had such a fabulous restaurant. There were

Everything was fresh, and the service excellent.

located adjacent to Hotel Vintage Plaza. Pazzo

many delicious and healthy options, including

The décor was contemporary and tasteful.

offers upscale Italian food, with much of the

sandwiches and salads, as well as upscale pizza.

Urban Farmer/The Nines is located in the

pasta being made onsite at the restaurant itself.

The desserts were outstanding as well; the ice

busy downtown area near Pioneer Square, so

cream, for example, was delicious and well worth

take public transportation or valet park (free on

also had great luck with the grilled wild salmon

the calories.

weekdays).

and Pappardelle pasta (with veal, pork and beef)

When it’s time for dinner, try Hopworks

Another fantastic restaurant choice is

The Mista salad was fresh and healthy; we

entrees. For desserts, any of the ice creams are

Urban Brewery (www.hopworksbeer.com), about

Mother’s Bistro & Bar (www.mothersbistro.com)

a great choice, as is the tiramisu. There is a full

10 minutes east of OMSI. Bring children to a

located on Stark Street, a couple blocks up from

selection of premium wines and beers for adults,

brewery restaurant? Definitely, as it stresses

the Willamette River. It’s the place to go for

and a kids menu for the little ones.

that it is a kid-friendly place. The food is upscale

what owner Lisa Schroeder describes as “mother

for a brewery; offerings include pizzas, calzones,

food”—the dishes she’d make for her family at

night for dinner at Red Robin (www.redrobin.

burgers and sandwiches, soups and salads and

home if she had the time. Mother’s features

com). It is one restaurant I know of which my

desserts, plus a kids menu. And, of course, you’ll

slow-cooked foods—pot roast, chicken and

kids are guaranteed to eat something. Their

have a wide variety of beers to choose from, all

dumplings, meat loaf, stews, crab cakes, roasts

burgers are always good and can be made in a

brewed on-site. Ask for the sampler tray.

and braised dishes.

variety of options, there are tasty sandwich and

But what really makes Hopworks is that it

Some suggestions: we enjoyed the pierogi,

And, having little kids, we had to stop one

salad choices and they have a great kids menu.

has multiple locations in the restaurant specially

potato-filled dumplings topped with sautéed

The décor is fun, the prices modest and geared

designed for children’s play. Parents can enjoy a

onions and sour cream; the Mexican Chopped

to kids and adults alike. There are locations

casual meal while the kids are occupied.

Salad with grilled marinated chicken breast was

throughout the Portland area, including in its

a winner; and the meatloaf & gravy was deli-

large central mall, Lloyd Center.

Another amazing choice is Urban Farmer (www.urbanfarmerportland.com), located in an

cious. They offer a kids menu, and it’s hard to go

interior courtyard of the 8th floor of the Nines

wrong with any of their desserts. It has a tasteful

luxury hotel. They’re known for their outstand-

French bistro décor, with great street views. It’s

ing steaks; we went for breakfast, which was a

a wonderful place that you could go back to

Portland, and I was surprised what a fun and

great experience as well. Their meats are all

again and again.

family-friendly city it could be. We’ll be headed

the best—ham on the eggs benedict, sausage

Another suggestion is Pazzo Ristorante (www.

This is the first time I’ve spent time in

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The Family Home By Michele Boom

Defeat the Clutter Beast Is your home suffering from a bad case of clutter? Would you love to get on top of the mess, but don’t know where to get started? Clutter is stressful. It eats up your time, hides your valuable possessions and grinds on your nerves. But, clutter can be tamed. Use these simple tips to conquer the clutter dragon and feel better about your personal space.

Toys It is best to get on top of this clutter quickly. As any parent knows, it grows at an astounding rate. • Label small plastic bins by categoryPrincess, dinosaurs, cars. It is simply much easier to help a small child learn to clean up if they know that each toy has a clear and proper home. The label helps kids learn to read and sorting by category is an early math skill. Shelving in the closet or under the bed are perfect hideaways for bins. Small bin storage makes toy rotation easy for a little playtime variety. Bins are perfect for so many situations, too. Going to Grandma’s house? Take a bin with you. Have a baby or toddler? Keep bins with small items closed off with a lid and stored on a high shelf. • An over the door shoe organizer is yet another perfect way to keep track of a child’s treasures. • Hair accessories in a tangled mess? A piece of yard hung on a wall is a perfect keeping place for a little girl’s hairclips, ribbons and doo-dads. • A wooden shoe shelf makes for a nice home for puzzles, games and books. • Inexpensive, plastic rain gutters hung on the walls of your child’s room make for a good book display. Books can face outward with their covers visible, making it easier for kids to select titles. Keeping colorful picture books here can be appealing to the eye and add to the décor of the room. 20 UTAHFAMILY.COM DEC 2013/JAN 2014

School Work After admiring your child’s school work, it helps to have a fast and simple way of filing it away. • A magnet clip on the refrigerator can hold a few papers at the same time. • Pinning a laundry line against your child’s bedroom wall allows for easy display of more artwork. Rotation of artwork is effortless with this method. Use yarn, ribbon or a string, rather than a heavy laundry line. Don’t forget the clothes pins. • The final stop for artwork would be a bin labeled with your child’s grade level. It is easy to forget the date as years pass. • At the end of a school year, be sure to review each bin and toss some of the less valuable items. • Taking a picture of a project is a good way to record it for your kids. A scrapbook full of pictures of childhood artwork is a perfect graduation gift. • Have a particularly amazing piece of work? Invest in a simple frame and hang on a wall. Nothing would make a child prouder.

Garage • Sports equipment- A set of school lockers is a good way to store skates, balls and knee pads.

• Hooks- Hang up bikes from the ceiling. Shovels, brooms and mops can hang on a wall hook. Anything can be stored on a hook, including skis, ladders, backpacks, and leaf blowers. Use your imagination. • Bins. Use colored bins to store holiday decorations. A red bin is great for Christmas and an orange bin can be used for Halloween. • Shelving. Keep those bins at eye level with some good shelving. Invest in an office labeller, rather than writing on a bin with a marker. Labels can be peeled off and reused. Sometimes, labeling a shelf instead of a bin can be helpful. Clutter invades everyone’s home. It sneaks in and takes over sometimes without our even being completely aware. However, clutter doesn’t have to win! There are easy ways to free up space and bring order back to your living space. Michele Boom is a former elementary school teacher with ten years experience. She currently pens parenting articles which have been published in 16 states and Canada. She is a contributing writer to Parenting Pink, an online resource dedicated to raising strong, resilient daughters. Rumor has it she is the mamma behind the popular quirky mommy blog, http:// mammatalk.blogspot.com but noone knows for sure. Mammatalk has been featured on I-village, Momtourage, 5 Minutes for Parenting, Blogher, Mamapedia, New Parent among others.

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Early Childhood

Applying for Aid

By Kimberly Carlson

Childcare and Those Who Care, Revisited A few months ago, we gave you the story of Jane and Carmen and their struggles with state-assistance for child care services through the Department of Workforce Services (DWS) and the Office of Child Care (OCC). We spoke with child care providers, interviewed the DWS and OCC and presented you with their stories too. This month we’ve checked back with both Jane and Carmen. We’ve also re-interviewed

Kristen Floyd, the Director of the Utah Office of Child Care and Joseph Demma, Director of Communications for DWS to see what’s new. In our first interview with Jane, Carmen and others requesting financial assistance for child care, three key issues arose: the application process itself; communication between DWS employees, providers and parents; and the time it took for a response or resolution. Since July, the DWS – and more specifically, the OCC – have been working diligently to “improve and streamline this entire process” according to Floyd.

Both Carmen and Jane experienced frustrations and difficulties when they applied for child care assistance early this year and last, for a variety of reasons. Jane kept needing to resubmit the same information over and over again – only to have her case closed for insufficient answers within a timely fashion. While it is true that if you are applying for a new type of aid, or up for a review, you will need to submit some information to the DWS again, but it should only happen when federal requirements mandate it. “Federally, we have to have a new application filled out to show that the applicant is formally requesting new assistance/ services,” said Floyd. Any time an applicant is asking for new assistance or an increase in their assistance, they must provide adequate information within a timely fashion to the DWS.

Communication “One thing that has been extremely helpful for both providers and parents is our myCase system,” says Floyd. This online portal gives an applicant full access to their case folder, letting them know the status of their case, if any information is missing, what is available, etc. They also have the ability to communicate with the DWS directly through a chat window. Child care providers also have (limited) access to the applicant’s case through myCase so they can see how much assistance the applicant has been awarded, or what is necessary for assistance to be awarded. Direct access to myCase is available at any DWS office or you can access it 22 UTAHFAMILY.COM DEC 2013/JAN 2014

through the DWS’s website. Carmen had previously indicated her frustration with needing to send in the same information several times before it would be “accepted and approved.” Floyd addresses this issue by stating “all info stays in one case file. Not[thing is] deleted or omitted.” She emphasizes, however, that “just because [the information is] there doesn’t mean it can automatically be used.” You must be able to prove your recent employment – a check stub from six months ago will not be adequate for proof now.

Timely Responses Jane lamented the fact that it took over 30 days to hear back from the DWS about her case. Whenever she needed something new or had a question about coverage, it seemed to take the DWS a long time to respond to her needs. She is not alone in this frustration. Two significant changes have been made through the OCC, according to Floyd. First, “we developed four specific child care eligibility teams, where all they do now is child care.” This has resulted in “reduced turnaround time to six days once all the necessary information has been received.” Secondly, “we have a streamlined helpline for providers to receive answers to questions and concerns.” Starting November 12, the provider helpline has been moved to the OCC where Floyd has instigated a mandatory response time for all employees to follow. In short, a new applicant that has handed in a completed application, with all the necessary information attached, should receive a response within 6 days from the DWS. If any information is missing, they can view that instantaneously online through

myChat, access their hotline via telephone, or go into any DWS office to find out what is missing and how/where to hand it in. “Over the past few weeks or months, we’ve actually had a big push on customer service,” Joseph Demma, Director of Communications for DWS said. He emphasized that one of the four cornerstones, or “ideological principles that guide our agency” is “excellent customer service. We’re emphasizing and encouraging it.... At the end of the day, we are accountable to the tax payers and we want to serve them in the best way that we can.”

Provider Perspective Deborah Tilley of Tilley Time Child Care in West Valley City has long been an advocate for both parents and licensed child care services in the state of Utah. She has been working directly with Kirsten Floyd trying to mend the communication gaps between the three parties. She had this to say about the changes thus far: “As providers we are very excited about the changes and the grants.” She is further encouraged by the amount of change that is happening to “solve parents’ payment problems.” Payment to providers is a big problem for several reasons. Right now, the DWS pays the alotted child care assistance directly to the parents. Sometimes the provider receives it from the parent, sometimes they do not. Tilley is advocating for changes on how the money is received, as well as voicing the need for “our share of the grants” so they can put the money back into their facility. There are many other factors to consider, for significant changes to funnel their way down to one of the over 10,000 children and over 7,000 parents the OCC currently services. But Tilley is encouraged by what she’s

seen thus far. “Kristen’s office is moving forward. This office was my hardest one [to deal with] for many years, but now it’s made the most improvements.”

reviewing all the data, but they’re optimistic. “We’re just excited about the progress,” Floyd said in closing. “We’re going to continue to do what we’re doing and

collaborate and make some great things happen.” We hope people like Jane and Carmen will soon reap the benefits of all this progress.

Jane Overall, Jane says she “hasn’t seen much in the way of improvements. It’s easier now that the kids are in school during the day – that’s less child care time I have to pay for, but I work a swing shift and often into the night. I try to have my mom watch the kids as much as she can, but it’s hard.” She says she has noticed a “slight improvement” over the response times from the DWS about her case, but “that’s about it.”

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Carmen Carmen’s case was unique to begin with, and she is more frustrated than ever. She says “I haven’t seen a single change. It’s still hard. I still get the run around and I’m getting less each month than before.” When Carmen went to the DWS last year, she was told she would receive a certain amount in child care assistance. Then someone else reviewed her file and reduced it, saying she shouldn’t have received that much. Not only was she receiving “too much” in assistance, but now she has to pay the state back for the excess. “So now they’re taking like 2-300 extra dollars out of my monthly allowance. I don’t dare get a raise or work too many hours for fear they’ll give me even less money.” What’s Next? The OCC hosted several town hall meetings across the state – listening to parents and providers – trying to get a handle on just what the problems are and the best way to approach a resolution. They’re still in the process of collecting and

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Early Childhood By Stephanie Vozza

Find the Perfect Babysitter for Your Little Wild Child You probably wouldn’t walk up to a teenage girl at the mall, ask her to hold your wallet and walk away. Yet leaving your children with a new babysitter can make you feel just as anxious -- probably even worse. How do you find a good sitter -- someone you can trust? Here are five things to know before you schedule date night or a get together with friends:

Know Where To Look Other parents can be great sources of sitters, if they’re willing to share! This can be your first place to look. Be sure to ask for both positive and negative feedback. In our high-tech age, a convenient source of sitters is online referral agencies, such as Sittercity.com, UrbanSitter.com, SafeSitter.org and Care.com, which match parents with local sitters, and provide feedback and other resources. Some churches, synagogues and neighborhood associations have lists of members who are available for babysitting. And high school and college campuses often have newsletters or bulletin boards where you can post jobs. A new method for finding sitters is to attend mixers created to connect moms with babysitters. Kind of like speed dating, moms get a few minutes with each potential sitter to see

if it’s a match. MommyMixer, Sitter Mixer and Lullaby League are three organizations that hold events throughout the U.S. and Canada. Or you can organize your own.

Know What to Look For After you find suitable candidates, ask for their resumes or for links to profiles provided on sites such as Mommymixer. com. “Parents used to ask for just a phone number,” says Mary Sullivan Cooper, founder of MommyMixer. “Today, they can see a sitter’s experience, background and references before they set up an interview.” Genevieve Thiers, founder of Sittercity.com, says parents should set up an in-home interview with at least three sitters. “Have each spend an hour or two with the children while the parent is still at home,” she says. “It’s a great opportunity for the children to be a part of the selection process. After all, they will be spending the most time with the candidate that is selected.” “You want someone who is mature, responsible and has similar personality traits as you,”

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says Katie Bugbee of Care.com. “If you’re a very tidy person, make sure that this babysitter is clean and organized. If you’re silly or sporty, you’ll want to look for someone who shares those qualities. Remember, this person acts as the primary caretaker, nurturer, fun-creator and ruleofficiator while you’re away, so you will want to feel comfortable hiring a candidate who shares your values.” “Your children will role model anyone around them, you want to chose someone who will speak to the kids as you would,” adds Sullivan Cooper. Thiers also urges parents to ask for and call each of the candidate’s references. Also expect a babysitter to have safety training. The Red Cross offers a six-hour Babysitter’s Training Course in many communities. Thiers values previous experience, but says

look for energy and enthusiasm. “An enthusiastic sitter won’t resort to sticking the kids in front of the TV or talking on the phone for a few hours while she gets into who-knows-what,” Thiers says. “She’ll be alert and creative on the job, which will keep your kids safe and entertained — what more could you ask for?”

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Early Childhood By Kimberly Carlson

The Au Pair Alternative When you think of au pairs, what comes to mind? I’ll bet you envision a well-to-do family with money to spare and frequent trips overseas, right? AuPairCare of Salt Lake City would like to dispel some of these notions and show everyone just how affordable au pairs can be. “Au pair care can be quite affordable,” assured Barbara Granja, Area Director at AuPairCare. “For around $8 per hour – or $350 per week – you not only receive quality care for your children, but you’re giving them so much more.”

Cost Comparisons Au pairs will cost the same amount per week, regardless of whether you have one child or several. They live in your home, so you will never miss another important client meeting, or use one of your PTO days because your daughter is sick and must stay home from school. And because au pairs are a qualified child care option, you can use your Flex Spending Account (FSA). An “FSA through your employer allows you to pay for medical and childcare expenses using pre-tax dollars, saving money by reducing your tax liability” according to Utah’s Care About Child Care website. “We have many payment options,” explained Granja. “I’m happy to explain to anyone what their options are and how beneficial it can really be.”

Time is Money Given that an au pair lives with you, they will know and blend into the daily rhythms of the family. Host Mom, Terra Schultz from Park City says, “I know that our au pair will be waiting for the kids when they get off the bus regardless of my schedule. I can be confident she will help the kids with homework, provide a healthy snack, and, most important, a caring environment.” Older children may need additional homework help while younger children may need someone to help them prepare and enjoy snacks and cuddle-time. All au 30 UTAHFAMILY.COM DEC 2013/JAN 2014

pairs with AuPairCare come in on a student visa, and are taking college courses while they’re here. That means they all speak conversational English and can assist the children with such things as homework, saving you money on a tutor; and light housework such as laundry and cooking for the children. Do you have to take that swing shift? It’s okay: the kids will still have dinner thanks to your au pair. No need for the fast-foodquick-fix on the way home. The health/ medical savings associated with homemade, healthy meals versus fast food are hard to fiscally quantify, but immeasurably beneficial, nonetheless.

Long Term Investment Matching your family with an au pair through AuPairCare doesn’t happen overnight. There’s a process both the families and the au pairs must go through to find an appropriate match. Once that match is made, both the au pairs and the families end up with a long-term, reliable relationship. “The process to bring in an au pair into your home takes five to six weeks. The au pairs can stay from 12 to 24 months. Host families can choose an au pair from over 40 countries,” explained Granja.

The au pair brings with them their culture, their language, their food, their songs and their perspectives. Exposing children to these different cultures and languages at any age has long lasting results. “Children grow up learning about other countries and cultures. It expands their knowledge in ways they won’t get from a classroom setting” agreed Granja. She stays in consistent communication with the families and the au pairs to ensure the care provided is exactly what that family/au pair needs at all times.

Final Thoughts First, au pairs must pass a background check and be able to converse in English. Upon arriving to the United States, they receive further training at the Au Pair Academy near New York City where they learn such things as CPR, child development (appropriate for each age/stage), appropriate games and activities, and pass a Safety Care training program before coming to Utah. Over all, the amount of skill and quality of care an au pair brings is unsurpassed – and for approximately the same amount you would pay for a part time nanny or full time day care, too. Granja summed it up nicely: “Just $350 per week, per family, for 45 hours of flexible, quality childcare!”

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Monkey Mountain’s Primates Playschool is a play-based education program, emphasizing prereading, math skills, creative arts and physical development. Children will dance, sing, paint and discover their inner monkey daily!

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Their traditional, comprehensive Montessori curriculum includes: language, mathematics, sensorial, practical life, geography, history, science, Spanish, dance, music, art, theater, computers/technology, physical education, peace education, environmental stewardship and service learning.

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2 campuses in Salt Lake City 801.355.7485 rowlandhall.org Rowland Hall inspires students to lead ethical and productive lives through a college preparatory program that promotes the pursuit of academic and personal excellence. The fully accredited school is Utah’s oldest coeducational college-preparatory school for children 2-years-old through grade 12.

Savvy Kids (337) 856 E. 12300 South #6 in Draper 801.608.1826 savvykidspreschool.com Savvy Kids takes a loving approach to your child’s development. Their philosphy is to encourage early learning and to promote the children’s overall well-being. Their teachers come from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, but they all share one thing: a devotion to your child’s health and development.

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Little Learners preschool at Studio 56 focuses on the child’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills by offering individualized instruction by a qualified, experienced teacher, on a developmental level. Structured physical activity and lifelong fitness habits are taught daily as part of their curriculum.

Summit Christian Academy (173) 4020 S. 900 East in Salt Lake City 801.613.1722 scautah.org

A fascinating little world of daily discoveries, endless diversity, and omni-directional development, Summit Christian Academy is a vibrant place where learning extends beyond the textbook to the art of keeping wonder alive.

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UPSTART is a free, in-home kindergarten preparedness program funded by the state of Utah. UPSTART will give your child a fun start in reading, math, and science (with a focus on reading) in just 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

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SEPS (Specialized Educational Programming Services, Inc.) offers a broad range of customized educational opportunities for everyone from preschoolers through adults. Services are offered for long-term educational and career goals or for short-term help. Programs are customized for each student.

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The Y’s early childhood education programs provide a structured environment that strengthens youth’s language, math, physical, literacy, social, and emotional skills, allowing 3-5 year olds the opportunity to explore, create, play, and learn. Their programs are designed to ensure your child’s success.

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Education By Susan Williams LaPoint

Mid-Year Academic Review When my oldest son began kindergarten, I was unprepared for the assessments and expectations that would accompany public school entry. Teachers questioned me about why he hadn’t attended preschool. I stayed home at the time and made sure he spent his day playing, exploring, and learning. So after all the questioning and tests, I became concerned about tracking his progress. He went from learning sounds in September to reading during Christmas break. Most importantly, he was happy, learning, and proud of his accomplishments. Now my son is a thriving college student, and the youngest of my five children is in preschool. I have learned it is important to pay attention to children’s progress, but it is also important not to panic. Children are different and learn and different rates and in different ways. Pay attention and guide them gently, when necessary. Sometimes you will need to simply offer encouragement. Sometimes you will need to be more consistent with story or homework time. Sometimes you will need help from professionals. Here are some tips from professionals on how to know what is best for your child:

Communicate with teachers It is important to be in touch with your child’s educators so that you know about issues as soon as they arise. Sign up for updates from programs which update parents about assignments and grades through email, if possible. Call or write a note or email to teachers whenever you have a concern. Paul Reddy is CEO at Zaniac, a learning and tutoring center focused on getting children engaged in math, science and technology. He said many parents find out a child is struggling when they receive a phone call from the teacher. 34 UTAHFAMILY.COM DEC 2013/JAN 2014

However, be proactive whenever possible and ask about more than just grades. Reddy said, “I always ask my daughter’s teacher about how engaged she is.”

Review progress reports and attend conferences Even if you haven’t received a phone call, you’ll still want to pay attention to the numbers. While grades and scores don’t always reveal the big picture, they are often indicators of progress or problems. Reddy said, “There’s no getting around it – report cards, and increasingly test scores, are the fundamental tools our schools use to measure academic progress. As a parent, I find parent/teacher conferences to be critical to understanding the real story behind the numbers. But all of these measure past performance. Research tells us that a key to improving future performance is student engagement.”

Interact with your child Parents can learn a lot on their own, even

before the next conference or report card. Observe your children, read with them, help with homework, and ask them about school. Nick Skene, director at Sylvan Learning Center in Salt Lake, said, “Often [parents]’ll get comments from the teachers at parent/teacher conference or things from report cards, but also just when they sit down and read with them, what’s the attitude like, how is their fluency, how is their reading rate, things like that are good signals of where a student is, and just whether the student likes school.”

Consider the options Once you’ve spoken with teachers, as well as with your child, you can decide if your child is thriving. If you have a concern, you should ask what resources are available through your child’s school. Sometimes a change as small as having the student keep a daily planner can help. However, if the issue is bigger, Reddy recommends speaking to school teachers and administrators for suggestions of outside resources or programs.

Patricia Rosenbury, CEO of BrainLinking and education consultant, said it is important to try to discover “the real problem” a child is having. For example, there may be underlying reasons why a child is struggling in math or reading, such as problems with memory, logic, or eye movement. “Sometimes we need to look at help for our kids a little bit differently than we have been doing in the past,” said Rosenbury. Sometimes a child will benefit from supplemental education with learning specialists or tutors, but parents may worry that the child, especially a younger one, will become overwhelmed, especially if the child already doesn’t like school. Skene said, “I think it’s more overwhelming to have issues that go unaddressed. For instance, if you can’t read and you’re in 5th grade, then pretty much all of school is going to be a huge obstacle since they use reading to learn after 3rd grade, so we make everything easier for them. It might be a little bit extra schedule for a while as students come to Sylvan, but In the long run, we make everything easier.” According to Reddy, “What that supplemental education should look and feel like is quite another issue, and is why parents should carefully research, review and address after-school enrichment programs like Zaniac to ensure they address their child’s specific academic challenges with engaging, results-oriented learning solutions.”

Trust your instincts Experts advise parents to keep a positive and supportive attitude about learning. Reddy said parents should remember that children should still have fun. “Traditional tutoring programs can force parents to choose between learning and fun. We think that’s a bad choice.” Most importantly, parents should look at the information, then make the decision they feel is best. “Usually we find the parents know the students’ needs better than anyone,” said Skene. “Almost always the results from our first assessment match up really closely with where the parent thinks they’re at. As far as whether the parents think their children need a boost, I think the parents are in the best position to be able to do that.”

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Elizabeth Academy (160) 154 E. Myrtle Ave. in Murray 801.281.4848 elizabethacademy.com

Our Lady of Lourdes (170) 1065 E. 700 South in Salt Lake City 801.364.5624 lourdesschool.org

We help young people from 2 to 12 years of age develop the skills to be successful in life: initiative, concentration, critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, respect, responsibility, empathy and the desire to “give back.”

They recognize the importance of teaching values of respect, responsibility, honesty, hard work and service to others. They are dedicated to providing an integral education, one that meets all the different facets of our students, in their individual learning.

Grace Lutheran School (244) 1815 E. 9800 South in Sandy 801.572.3793 gracesandy.org

J. E. Cosgriff Memorial Catholic School (237) 2335 Redondo Ave. in Salt Lake City 801.486.3197 cosgriff.org

Redeemer Lutheran (212) 1955 E. Stratford Ave. in Salt Lake City 801.487.6283 school.rlcs-slc.org Redeemer Lutheran School has been providing a quality Christian education to families in the Salt Lake area for over 40 years. The school’s educational standards aim high, spiritually and academically, in developing the knowledge, skills and potential of each student.

Reid School (378)

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The Reid School is the first private school dedicated to the use of the Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction (ECRI) instructional methods. Each student at Reid School will be taught how to learn and acquire a positive attitude about themselves and their education.

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Salt Lake School for Performing Arts (214) 2291 S. 2000 East in Salt Lake City 801.466.6700 saltlakespa.org

The Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts promotes excellence in artistic expression, performing arts and academics to increase each student’s ability to compete professionally and to be successful in their future pursuits in institutions of higher learning.

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Students at SEPS engage in handson creative learning activities every day with qualified, caring teachers. Contact us to inquire how we can improve your success in academic, cognitive, social, emotional, behavioral and employment areas.

The Utah Parent Center is an award-winning training and information center founded in 1983 by parents of children and youth with all disabilities to help other parents facing similar challenges throughout Utah. UPC staff has built collaborative networks with education, health and human service professionals, agencies and organizations.

SIP Academy (314) 2150 S. 1300 East # 500 in Salt Lake City 801.652.1676 sipacademyusa.com SIP Academy™ provides internationally acclaimed child development programs aimed at providing kids ages 6 through 12 with the skills required to excel intellectually. Their “mental abacus” programs enhances visual-spatial competency, concentration, math skills and learning ability.

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An independent school providing a liberal arts, college preparatory education for students in Preschool through 12th grade. Waterford has an exceptional faculty, a rich curriculum, a nurturing community and a beautiful 40-acre campus. This is Waterford.

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Sylvan Learning Center will give your child a truly personal learning experience. Their proprietary SylvanSync™ teaching system combines personal instruction with education technology. For more information, please give them a call.

Located in beautiful Summit Park, with bus service provided from Salt Lake City and Park City, Weilenmann School of Discovery offers students in grades K–8 opportunities for academic excellence, intellectual inquiry, artistic expression, creativity and discovery, and a strong connection to the natural world.

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Utah Catholic Schools’ mission is to educate young people in a Christian community environment by providing a strong academic program while integrating Catholic values, beliefs and tradition into their lives. There are 16 accredited Catholic Schools in the Salt Lake Valley serving students from PreK-12.

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Utah Lutheran Schools St. John’s Community Child Development Center 475 Herbert Avenue (801) 364-4874 Christ Lutheran School - 240 E. 5600 South (801) 266-8714 Grace Lutheran School - 1815 E. 9800 South (801) 572-3793 Redeemer Lutheran School - 1955 E. Stratford Ave (801) 487.6283 Concordia Preparatory School - 12723 S Park Avet (801) 878-1515 www.utahlutheranschools.org Open Houses: February 11, 9-11 a.m. and 6-8 p.m. March 9, 9-11 a.m. Waterford School 1480 East 9400 South (801) 572-1780 www.waterfordschool.org Open House: Lower School Open House February 23, 6-8 p.m.

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Know What To Pay Teenage sitters typically have less childcare experience and charge a lower hourly rate than college students, but hourly rates can vary greatly, from $5 to $25 per hour. The national average is $12.75. “We strongly recommend you pay at least minimum wage,” says Bugbee. “But the best way to figure out what people are paying in your neighborhood is to use the Babysitter Calculator [on our site], which can tell you what the going rate in your area is - based on how many children you have.”

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Know What Happens When You’re Gone How can you evaluate your sitter? You can always install a Nanny Cam, but you can also ask or look for signs from you children. Sittercity.com offers clients a three-step monitoring system: assess, communicate and observe. First, assess. As soon as your sitter enters your home, pay attention to her relationship with your children. With a child too young to talk, look for nonverbal cues. If he is excited and all smiles, she’s doing a great job. If your child becoming excessively clingy or aggressive, it could be a warning sign of mistreatment. Next, communicate. Touch base with the sitter for a quick five minutes after each job. Ask her job-specific questions such as, “How was my child today?” and “Were there any problems today?” Also, talk to your child, asking open-ended questions such as “What was the favorite part of your day?” and “Did anything make you sad or worry you today?” Finally, observe. Drop by home unannounced to see the sitter in action. You can also ask your neighbor to keep and eye and an ear open while you’re gone.

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Shopping By Sidharth Oberoi and Jennifer Pia

The Best STEM Toys for the Holiday Season Zaniac and The Leonardo Team Up To Make Your Shopping Easier As two of the top local resources on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), Zaniac and The Leonardo, were invited to Santa’s workshop to help explain a new trend in gift-giving this year. While Jake and Hannah didn’t actually ask for a “STEM toy,” they did ask for something a bit more challenging, that they won’t toss aside the day after Christmas. So what does make a good STEM toy? According to Zaniac, a new STEM afterschool enrichment program located in Sugar House and Park City, the best toys and apps are the ones that immediately engage the child making play, fun, and learning virtually synonymous. The folks at The Leonardo (the neat museum downtown Salt Lake City also known as “The Leo”), recommend anything indestructible, playful, and applicable to the child’s interests. And, most of the toys below can be found in The Leonardo’s gift shop or online at the The Leo Store, too.

Magnetic Glux ($3.50 to $8) - New magnetic GLUX putty with attractive properties! It’s infused with millions of magnetic particles. Includes a very powerful magnet to charge and demonstrate this putty’s unique powers; The Leonardo Store also carries Thermochromic Glux, Glow Glux, and Elements Glux. Edible Chemistry ($16) - The chemistry experiment you can eat and drink! Make cabbages do your bidding, fizzy drinks, color changing foaming jelly, polymer pudding and much more.

Topping the wish list at the North Pole this year are:

Rainbow Maker ($32) This solar-powered Rainbow Maker brings good Chi into your home according to Feng Shui. The genuine Swarovski crystal rotates and refracts sunlight to create a swirl of rainbows in your room.

Snap Circuits ($34 to $159) - Snap Circuits® makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in the manual and build exciting projects such as a flying saucer; alarms; doorbells and much more! Snap Circuits is an engaging way for your kids to learn about the basic principles of circuits and how electricity works.

Daisy the Dinosaur (free; downloadable from iTunes) - Learn the basics of computer programming with Daisy the Dinosaur! This free, fun app has an easy drag-and-drop interface that kids of all ages can use to animate Daisy to dance across the screen. Kids will intuitively grasp the basics of objects, sequencing, and events by solving this app’s challenges.

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Rocket Solvers ($2.99/ downloadable from iTunes) - Work and play with your helperbot, DECA, to find three crew members hidden on a mysterious planet! This story-driven math game is a great review of addition and subtraction using numbers up to 100; for kids ages 6 – 9. Cubebot ($8.50 to $26) Robot toys are usually made of plastic and require batteries. Not this one! Inspired by Japanese Shinto Kumi-ki puzzles, the Cubebot is a non-traditional take on the toy robot. Cubebot’s powerful hardwood frame can hold dozens poses, and his elastic-band muscles and durable wood limbs make him impervious to breakage. When it’s time for him to rest, he folds into a perfect cube. Goldie Blox and the Spinning Machine ($29.99 / available for purchase online at Goldie Blox) In this award-winning debut story, Goldie builds a spinning machine to help her dog, Nacho, chase his tail. Soon all her friends want in on the action. Goldie Blox is a book series plus construction set starring girl inventor Goldie that builds spatial skills, engineering principles, and confidence in problem-solving. If your kiddo has a curiosity and hunger to build and explore, then make sure to put a few of these fantabulous (and affordable) outside-of-the-box toys and apps on your holiday shopping list this season! Zaniac Chief Academic Officer Sidharth “Sidh” Oberoi spends hours testing and refining the STEM after-school enrichment program offerings to ensure every child who walks through the door is mesmerized from the time they enter until the time they leave, and every mom feels gratified for making a great after-school choice. Jennifer Pia, The Leonardo store manager, brings years of merchandising experience to the new museum that helps foster a love of everything science, technology, and engineering.

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Tips for Using Tech Gifts Safely This Holiday Season

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On Heels of New Study Revealing Growing Mobile Tech Use in Children, Parents Should Prioritize Hearing Protection With skyrocketing use of smart mobile devices among children, it is critical for parents to instill safe listening habits early to prevent long-term, irreversible hearing damage that can result from unsafe use of accompanying ear buds and headphones. According to Common Sense Media’s 2013 study on mobile media use, 75% of kids ages 8 and under have access to a smart mobile device at home, up from 52% in 2011. Almost 40% of children under 2 have used a mobile device, up from 10% 2 years ago. Many children listen to music, watch television shows, and play games on these devices at dangerously high volumes—and could be paying an unfortunate price in the form of noiseinduced hearing loss. The American Speech-Language-Hearing

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar December 5 Thursday Toddler Storytime: Wiggles, rhymes and wonderful stories to captivate your toddler. 18 mos.-3 yrs. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Reptiles And Toddlers: Intended for children ages 4 and younger. A 30 minute touch and hold session with 5 very nice reptiles and a crocodilian skull. A reptile guide will entertain the children with funny stories and jokes about each reptile and will also let the children see the animals walk and move on the ground. Space is very limited and free tickets are available 15 minutes before the show. Also at 11:1512:15 p.m. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 10:15-11 a.m. Toddler Time: Stories, songs and fun for all. Ages 0-2. Also at 11:30-Noon. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11 a.m. Santa’s Toybag Puppet Show: Come see how Santa’s friends join together to help fix a hole in his favorite bag. Also at 1:15-1:45 p.m. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 11:15-11:45 a.m. Thrilling Thursday Storytime: A preschool storytime adventure. Must be accompanied by an adult. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11:15-11:45 a.m. Gingerbread Jamboree: Welcome winter with a mouth-watering cookie storytime! You’ll find seasonal cookie books to read and gingerbread cookies to decorate. Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East, 1 p.m. Life-Sized Candyland: Play Candyland on a grand scale. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-5 p.m. Salt Lake Acting Company Presents The Cat In The Hat: Salt Lake Acting Company performs The Cat in the Hat. The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, 7-8 p.m.

6 Friday Gingerbread Jamboree: Welcome winter with a mouth-watering cookie storytime! You’ll find seasonal cookie books to read and gingerbread cookies to decorate. Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 4 p.m.

7 Saturday Hogle Zoo Preschool: Explore the winter wonderland of Jan Brett’s story The Mitten. Class includes an animal ambassador visit, a story, a song and a craft. Children must be age 3 by the date the class session begins. $20 per child. Hogle Zoo,

2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., 9:30 a.m.-noon. Winter Farmers Market: An exciting mix of nearly 50 local vendors offering locally grown fresh produce, local meat, cheeses, dairy, baked goods, artisanal food, food trucks and more. Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. Rio Grande St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lego Fun At The Library: Play with Legos in the children’s area. Legos provided. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Nutcracker Tea: Dress as your favorite “Nutcracker” character and enjoy music, movement, crafts and treats. Register online. Also at 1-2:30 p.m. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 10:30 a.m.noon. Lance Nielsen Magic Show: Magic and comedy for all ages. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 11 a.m.-noon. Holiday Celebration At Library Square: Crafts, music performance, book signing, and a movie. Fun for the whole family! SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Holiday Open House At Swaner: Recycled art event, kids crafts, art market. Visit Gilbert, The Park City Moose! Free. Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Arthur Christmas: With retired Grandsanta, a rebellious young elf, an old sleigh, and some untrained reindeer, Arthur sets out on a crazy mission to deliver the last present! Part of the Utah Film Center’s Tumbleweeds Film Series. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Utah Puppet Players: Utah Puppet Players present Santa’s Toy Bag. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11:30 a.m.

See adult reference desk for details. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 1-3 p.m. Dog Day Afternoons: Children practice reading with therapy animals in a positive, non-threatening, fun environment. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 1-2:30 p.m. Also, Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 1-2:30 p.m. Utah’s Animals: Get up close and personal with Utah’s animals. An introduction to Utah’s animals is also a perfect introduction to the biological and ecological concepts they represent. Included in admission. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-3 p.m. U Of U Youth Theater: U of U Youth Theater performance of their current production Crow and Weasel. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 3 p.m.

Christmas At The Sorensen Home Museum: Come make crafts and take pictures with Santa. Fun for all ages! Sorenson Multicultural and Unity Fitness Center, 855 W. California Ave., noon-3 p.m.

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Wii & Pizza Tasting Party: Play your favorite Wii games while trying new pizza flavors. Parental permission slips required.

Monster Safari: Children’s program with Brooke Malia Mann. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South,

Tips for Tech cont. everyone to enjoy their new tech gifts this holiday season, we also want them to enjoy the gift of hearing for many years to come.” Hearing loss in young people is on the rise. A 2010 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed 1 in 5 kids ages 12–19 is suffering from hearing loss, an increase of 31% since the late 1980s/early 1990s. Hearing loss can affect academic achievement, vocational choice, and

social functioning—such as feeling isolated or unhappy in school. Hearing is critical to a child’s development, and the earlier hearing loss occurs, the more serious is the effect on speech and language development, communication, and learning.

Identify the Signs of Childhood Hearing Loss It is critical that, in addition to teaching preventative habits, parents learn the early signs of hearing loss so they can seek help if needed. The earlier hearing loss

is identified and intervention begins, the better the outcome. Early warning signs include: • Lack of attention to sounds • Failure to follow simple directions • Delays in speech and language development • Difficulty achieving academically, especially in reading and math • Persistent ear discomfort after exposure to loud noise (regular and constant listening to electronics at high volumes)

More signs, treatment options, and other information are available via ASHA’s new public education campaign, Identify the Signs, at www.IdentifytheSigns.org. The American Speech-LanguageHearing Association (ASHA) is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 166,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, speech, language, and hearing scientists, audiology and speech-language pathology support personnel, and students. Visit asha.org.

No-Bored-Kids Calendar Homeschool Club: Enrichment, socializing, and fun for homeschooled children. Each session includes presentations, activities, projects, or games. Ages 5-12. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 1-2 p.m. Make A Christmas Card: Bring the family. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 3-8 p.m. Tales With TAU: Ages 5-9 can improve reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4-5 p.m. Ice Sculpting: Amazing ice sculpting demonstration. Free. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 6-8 p.m. Beehive Statesmen Christmas Concert: Beloved memories of Christmas with barbershop harmony. Part of the WorldStage Concert Series. Free. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, 8 p.m.

10 Tuesday Great Reads For Girls: Wonderful books to read and discuss. Girls 8-12 with caring adult. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 7-8 p.m. Pictures With Santa: Visit, take pictures, make crafts, and eat treats with Santa. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 7-8 p.m. Science Movie Night: Free movie screenings followed by lively discussion with science experts. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 7 p.m.

11 Wednesday LEAP Into Science: The City Library, KUED and the Natural History Museum of Utah bring monthly science-themed workshops to kids ages 5-10. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 4 p.m. Ice Sculpting: Amazing ice sculpting demonstration. Free. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 6-8 p.m. Seasonal Shorts In The Snow: Screening of holiday classics. Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 7-8 p.m.

12 Thursday Chickadee Society: Designed for the emergent reader. Includes science themed stories, hands-on activities, movement activities and gallery exploration. Included in museum admission. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 1111:30 a.m. Family Activity Night At The Leo: Light! Explore this enduring symbol in religious and cultural celebrations from people and places throughout the world. Free with

admission. The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 South, 4 p.m. Gingerbread Jamboree: Welcome winter with a mouth-watering cookie storytime! You’ll find seasonal cookie books to read and gingerbread cookies to decorate. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 7 p.m.

13 Friday Santa’s Toybag Puppet Show: Come see how Santa’s friends join together to help fix a hole in his favorite bag. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 11:30 a.m.12:15 p.m. Book Dudes: An after-school program for boys ages 7-11. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 3-3:45 p.m. Magic Treehouse Book Club: Talk about books, learn cool facts, and do other fun activities. Ages 7 and up. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 4-5 p.m. Late Night With Rex: Explore the museum on a guided tour and test your Dino knowledge on a scavenger hunt, see a 3D Mammoth Screen movie with drinks and popcorn, paleo fossil talk and participate in four fun paleontology classes. Must be 8 years or older to stay without an adult. Pre-registration required. $30/person. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 6-10 p.m. Toyland: This historic operetta follows the dastardly Barnaby as he tries to win the heart of Bo Peep. Deedl-Dee & DeedleDum try to thwart Barnaby and send him packing with the help of life-sized wooden soldiers. $14/GA. Ages 3+. Info at www. tctheatre.org. The Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State St., 7 p.m.

14 Saturday Christmas Bird Count: Local birders and nature enthusiasts are invited to participate. Beginner, intermediate and expert birders are welcome. Info and registration at www.audubon.org/bird/cbc. Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way, 9 a.m.-noon. New Neighbors--Refugee Experience Book Club: Learn about refugee experiences and discuss books. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 10 a.m.noon. Deck The Halls Holiday Palooza: Visit Santa and enjoy storytelling, a photo booth, games and more. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lego Fun At The Library: Play with Legos in the children’s area. Legos provided. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 10:30 a.m.-noon. READ Dogs: Read to therapy dogs. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 11

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a.m.-noon. The Grinch Is Coming!: Special storytime of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and an appearance by the Grinch himself. The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, 11 a.m.-noon. Christmas At The Sorensen Home Museum: Come make crafts and take pictures with Santa. Fun for all ages! Sorenson Multicultural and Unity Fitness Center, 855 W. California Ave., noon-3 p.m. Fit Family Antigravity Yoga: Free AnitiGravity Yoga demo classes. Space limited for these 30-minute classes. Separate age groups, ages infant (with parent) to 15. Visit fit.utahfamily.com or AntiGravityYogaSaltLake.com for registration info. Imagination Place, 1155 E. 3300 South, 12:30 p.m. Second Saturday Crafts: Craft-time fun. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 2-3 p.m. Family Art Saturday: Children of all ages and their adult companions explore exhibitions and participate together in collaborative hands-on art making activities led by a trained educator. Free. Cards that Celebrate the Gift of Thought. Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, 2-4 p.m. Bug Brigade: Millipedes, cockroaches and tarantulas might seem creepy, but spend some time with these creatures and you’ll see just how incredible they are. Learn all about bugs’ anatomy, behavior and impact on the environment. All ages. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-4 p.m. Dewey Crafts: Explore the Dewey Decimal System with crafts and treats. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 3-3:30 p.m. Annual Candlelight Solstice Concert: The Avenue String Band performs for the entire family! Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 7 p.m. Las Posadas Celebration: Celebrate Las Posadas with stories, songs and crafts. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 7 p.m.

16 Monday Little Naturalists: Learn about and explore the natural world with a naturethemed book, activity and craft. Ages 3-5. Reservations appreciated: 435-252-3576 or sally.upton@usu.edu. $2/family. Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr., 10-11 a.m. Holladay Hop ‘N’ Harmonies: Music and movement class for all ages. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:1510:45 a.m. Movie And A Craft: Kids enjoy a short

movie and a craft at the end. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Marvelous Monday: Books, fingerplays, poetry, music and fun. Kids of all ages and a participating adult. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11 a.m.-noon. Marvelous Monday Afternoon Storytime: Songs, stories, crafts, and fun. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 2-3 p.m. Family Movie Night: Movie night for the whole family. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 6-8 p.m. Ice Sculpting: Amazing ice sculpting demonstration. Free. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 6-8 p.m. Origami Club: Make fun Christmas origami. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m. Fun Flicks: Movie night for the whole family. Bring a pillow and blanket! Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 7-8:30 p.m. Mont Magic’s Christmas Carols Conjuring Corner: Each magical effect relates to a Christmas Carol and everyone sings along. No registration required. All ages welcome. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 7-8 p.m. Santa Visits The Kearns Library: Visit and take pictures with Santa! Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-7:45 p.m. Storytelling With Mrs. Claus: Storytime with Mrs. Claus! Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 7-8 p.m. How The Grinch Stole Christmas: Listen to Miss Cynthia tell this story then play games and make a craft. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 7-7:45 p.m. Bells Of Lone Peak Christmas Concert: The Bells of Lone Peak bell choir returns to ring in the Christmas holidays. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 7-8 p.m. Bells Of Joyful Sound: Enjoy the beautiful music of this 13 member adult handbell choir as they present a wonderful Christmas concert filled with holiday favorites. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 7-8 p.m. Santa’s Toybag Puppet Show: Come see how Santa’s friends join together to help fix a hole in his favorite bag. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 7-8 p.m. Holiday Origami: Elementary aged children are invited to learn how to turn simple pieces of paper into holiday treasures. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m. Anything Can Happen! The Nutcracker: Enter the world of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”, and adventure with Clara

through the fairytale story. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 7-9 p.m. Toyland: This historic operetta follows the dastardly Barnaby as he tries to win the heart of Bo Peep. Deedl-Dee & DeedleDum try to thwart Barnaby and send him packing with the help of life-sized wooden soldiers. $14/GA. Ages 3+. Info at www. tctheatre.org. The Children’s Theatre, 3605

S. State St., 7 p.m. Timpanogos Symphony: Timpanogos Symphony performs with Utah Ballet. Purchase tickets at 801.768.4900. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bonnie Harris Christmas Concert: Local singer and numerous award-winning Bonnie Harris will sing Christmas classics.

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Millcreek Chess Club: Chess for all ages. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave.,

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar Great Reads For Girls: Wonderful books to read and discuss. Girls 8-12 with caring adult. This month’s book is Pie, by Sarah Weeks. When Alice’s Aunt Polly dies and leaves her world famous secret pie crust recipe to her cat, the whole town goes pie crazy! Now it’s up to Alice to discover the not-so-secret recipe for happiness. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m. Visit With Santa: Take pictures and visit with Santa. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 7-8 p.m. Riverton Book Discussion Group: Discuss this month’s book, for adults. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 7-8 p.m.

18 Wednesday Gingerbread Jamboree: Welcome winter with a mouth-watering cookie storytime! You’ll find seasonal cookie books to read and gingerbread cookies to decorate. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 10 a.m. Christmas Storytime: Stories, songs and a fun craft. Also 11:15-11:45 a.m. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 10:1510:45 a.m. Toddler Storytime: Wiggles, rhymes and wonderful stories to captivate your toddler. 18 mos.-3 yrs. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Preschool Fitness Fun: Fun aerobics class for kids and their parents. Get out and move. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Cuentos Navideños: Celebramos los festivos con historias Navideños, canciones y manualidades! Diversión para toda la familia. Bilingual storytime. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime: For children ages 3-6 yrs. with a caregiver. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 11 a.m.-noon. Gingerbread Jamboree: Welcome winter with a mouth-watering cookie storytime! You’ll find seasonal cookie books to read and gingerbread cookies to decorate. Sweet Library, 455 F St., 11 a.m. Jingle All The Way Storytime: Holiday storytime with activities and crafts for ages 2 1/2-5. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 11:15-11:45 a.m. Game On: Play video games, board games, card games and more. Grades K-6. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 4-5 p.m. Book Dudes: Adventures, activities and action-packed fun geared for elementary age dudes. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 4-5 p.m.

Magna Chess Club: For children, teens and adults. Children under 12 need to be with a responsible adult. No registration necessary. Everyone welcome from beginners to masters. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 4:30-8:30 p.m.

Deedle-Dum try to thwart Barnaby and send him packing with the help of life-sized wooden soldiers. $14/GA. Ages 3+. Info at www.tctheatre.org. Also at 7:30 p.m. The Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State St., 4:30 p.m.

Ice Sculpting: Amazing ice sculpting demonstration. Free. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 6-8 p.m.

Mountain West Chorale: Musical performance for entire family. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8:30 p.m.

Great Reads For Girls: Wonderful books to read and discuss. Girls 8-12 with caring adult. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 7-8 p.m. Bells Of Lone Peak Christmas Concert: The Bells of Lone Peak bell choir returns to ring in the Christmas holidays. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 7-8 p.m. Healthy Sweets--Baking: Baking class for adults. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8 p.m.

19 Thursday Christmas Storytime: Stories, songs and a fun craft. Also 11:15-11:45 a.m. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 10:1510:45 a.m. Toddler Storytime: Wiggles, rhymes and wonderful stories to captivate your toddler. 18 mos.-3 yrs. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Preschool Holiday Storytime: Holiday storytime and sing a long with caretaker. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:3011:30 a.m. Evening At The Movies: Enjoy the movie of the month. Bring blankets and pillows. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 6:308:30 p.m. Kearns High School Madrigal Choir: Enjoy local talent. For all ages. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-7:45 p.m. Mother/Daughter Quilt Night: A special edition of great reads for girls. Help tie a quilt for a local charity. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 7-8:30 p.m. Toyland: This historic operetta follows the dastardly Barnaby as he tries to win the heart of Bo Peep. Deedl-Dee & DeedleDum try to thwart Barnaby and send him packing with the help of life-sized wooden soldiers. $14/GA. Ages 3+. Info at www. tctheatre.org. The Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State St., 7 p.m.

20 Friday Family Yoga: Stretch and laugh with your kids while doing yoga. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, 11 a.m. Toyland: This historic operetta follows the dastardly Barnaby as he tries to win the heart of Bo Peep. Deedl-Dee &

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Full Moon Hike To Buffalo Point: Join the Park Naturalist for a 1-mile round trip hike to Buffalo Point. Learn about Great Salt Lake’s past and Ancient Lake Bonneville on the way to the top of a spectacular overlook. Bring a flash light, snacks and dress for the weather. Call 801-721-9569 for info. Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, 8:309:30 p.m.

21 Saturday Santa Skis Free Day: First 50 guests that don St. Nick’s attire (or Mrs. Claus, reindeer or elves) will ski or ride for free. Must be in full costume. Registration at the top of the Cabriolet. Canyons Resort, 4000 Canyons Resort Dr., 8 a.m. Breakfast With Santa: Includes a hot buffet breakfast, a fun holiday craft for the kids, and a photo opportunity of your family with Santa. $22/adults, $18/kids and seniors, $8/under 2. Also at 11:30 a.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Also at 11:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., 9 a.m. Winter Solstice Celebration: Crafts and activities that commemorate ancient solstice traditions are found throughout the children’s garden. Regular admission applies. Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Family Snowshoe Tour: Bring the whole family for a morning of fun as Swaner staff lead you on a special tour of the Preserve. Open to all ages and will be an easy snowshoe walk on the flat portions of the Preserve. Cost of the tour and snowshoe rentals (if necessary) is $5/non-members, free/members. Info and RSVP by calling 435-649-1767 or email swanerecocenter@ usu.edu. Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr., 10-11 a.m. Winter Farmers Market: An exciting mix of nearly 50 local vendors offering locally grown fresh produce, local meat, cheeses, dairy, baked goods, artisanal food, food trucks and more. Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. Rio Grande St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Anything Can Happen! The Nutcracker: Enter the world of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”, and adventure with Clara through the fairytale story. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 11 a.m.noon.

A Visit With Santa: Have your picture taken with Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 11-11:40 a.m. Kipper Brothers Puppets: Enjoy a fun puppet show and learn to be a puppeteer. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 11-11:45 a.m. Live Reindeer: Meet Donner & Blitzen, two of Santa’s real lie reindeer! Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, noon-4 p.m. Cozy Cat Afternoon: Kids practice reading to a fuzzy friend in a nonthreatening environment. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 1-3 p.m. Third Saturdays: Free activities for families. Word Art. The UMFA’s iconic sculpture by Lawrence Weiner is displayed in our Great Hall. Get inspiration from this amazing work of five-foot-tall letters to create your own word art on canvas. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 1-4 p.m. Crafts Of The World: Elementary age kids make craft for featured country of the month. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 2-3 p.m. Utah’s Animals: Get up close and personal with Utah’s animals. An introduction to Utah’s animals is also a perfect introduction to the biological and ecological concepts they represent. Included in admission. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-3 p.m. Arthur Christmas: With retired Grandsanta, a rebellious young elf, an old sleigh, and some untrained reindeer, Arthur sets out on a crazy mission to deliver the last present! Part of the Utah Film Center’s Tumbleweeds Film Series. Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., 3-4:30 p.m. Excellence Christmas Concert: Free concert featuring top-notch local talent. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7:30-9 p.m.

23 Monday Dr. Seuss’s The Cat In The Hat: When the Cat comes to play on a wet rainy day, there is mischief around and Fish’s worries abound. The Boy and young Sue just don’t know what to do, your family won’t want to miss this, I wouldn’t, would you? Also at noon and 3 p.m. Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North, 10 a.m. Holladay Hop ‘N’ Harmonies: Music and movement class for all ages. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:1510:45 a.m. Marvelous Monday: Books, fingerplays, poetry, music and fun. Kids of all ages and

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar a participating adult. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11 a.m.-noon. Marvelous Monday Afternoon Storytime: Songs, stories, crafts, and fun. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 2-3 p.m. Family Movie Night: Movie night for the whole family. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6-8:15 p.m. Visit With Santa: Have your picture taken with Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m. Family Night At The Library: Familyoriented events that are fun for all ages. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 7-8 p.m. A Visit With Santa: Have your picture taken with Santa and tell him what you want for Christmas. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m. Family Yoga: Stretch and laugh with your kids while doing yoga. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. Sweet Library, 455 F St., 7-8 p.m. Toyland: This historic operetta follows the dastardly Barnaby as he tries to win the heart of Bo Peep. Deedl-Dee & DeedleDum try to thwart Barnaby and send him packing with the help of life-sized wooden soldiers. $14/GA. Ages 3+. Info at www. tctheatre.org. The Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State St., 7 p.m.

24 Tuesday Santa’s Toybag Puppet Show: Come see how Santa’s friends join together to help fix a hole in his favorite bag. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11 a.m. Roar Before Christmas: Watch the animals unwrap presents and meet keepers. Admission applies. Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., noon-3 p.m.

activities and gallery exploration. Included in museum admission. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 1111:30 a.m. Marvel Movie Marathon: 3 Day Marvel movie marathon. Bring own blankets and snacks! Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 12:45-8:45 p.m.

27 Friday Magic Show: Enjoy a magic show with Ronald from the Ronald McDonald House. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 3:30 p.m. Minecraft Madness: Ages 8-12 play Minecraft and make crafts. Must register via website. Space limited! South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 6:30-9 p.m.

28 Saturday Drawing Dinosaurs With Cartoonist Cal Grodahl: Unique opportunity to learn drawing techniques from professional editorial cartoonist, Cal Grodahl! Included in admission. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, noon-3 p.m. Birds In The Lab: Join the HawkWatch crew and some of their fine feathered friends for the opportunity to observe live raptors up-close and examine a variety of specimens-feathers, eggs, and claws. Admission applies. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, noon2 p.m. Bug Brigade: Millipedes, cockroaches and tarantulas might seem creepy, but spend some time with these creatures and you’ll see just how incredible they are. Learn all about bugs’ anatomy, behavior and impact on the environment. All ages. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-4 p.m.

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Toyland: This historic operetta follows the dastardly Barnaby as he tries to win the heart of Bo Peep. Deedl-Dee & DeedleDum try to thwart Barnaby and send him packing with the help of life-sized wooden soldiers. $14/GA. Ages 3+. Info at www. tctheatre.org. The Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State St., 1 p.m.

EVE - Salt Lake’s New Year Celebration: Countdown to the new year in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. 7 venues, 3 days, 3 nights, 1 ticket for $15. Live music, arts performances, dance parties, DJs, action sports. Entertainment for the entire family. Info at www.eveslc.com. Downtown Salt Lake, 175 E. 400 South, noon-9 p.m.

Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks: Bonfires, the torchlight parade and a great fireworks display. At the end, Santa Claus will rappel out of the Tram to say hello to the kids. Dusk. Snowbird, Highway 210, Little Cottonwood Canyon, 6-9 p.m.

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season movie marathon. Please no food or drink. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 6-8 p.m. Read The Book, Watch The Movie: Read the book and then come and watch the movie adaptation. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m. Amazing Adam: Be entertained with fun music, audience participation and a mix of illusions, juggling, clowning and ventriloquism. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 7-8 p.m. Sit And Stitch: Bring knitting, crocheting, and needlework for conversation and fun. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8 p.m. Family Night At The Library: Familyoriented events that are fun for all ages. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 7-8 p.m.

31 Tuesday EVE - Salt Lake’s New Year Celebration: Countdown to the new year in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City. 7 venues, 3 days, 3 nights, 1 ticket for $15. Live music, arts performances, dance parties, DJs, action sports. Entertainment for the entire family. Info at www.eveslc.com. Downtown Salt Lake, 175 E. 400 South, 10 a.m.-1 a.m. New Year’s Eve Party: Count down to 12 noon with noise makers and party games. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 11 a.m.-noon. New Year’s Eve Party: Count down to 12 noon with noise makers and party games. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. New Years Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks: Bonfires and a spectacular torchlight parade followed by fireworks. Snowbird, Highway 210, Little Cottonwood Canyon, 5-8 p.m.

January 1 Wednesday West High School Students Annual Photography Exhibition: West High School Students photograph SLC. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, Monster Safari: Children’s program with Brooke Malia Mann. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, First Day Hike: Lake Bonneville - The Granddaddy of Great Salt Lake. The third annual First Day Hike is a nationwide initiative to encourage people to kick off the new year in healthy ways. Meet at

Bridger Bay Campground site #8 for a 2 1/2-mile guided hike (5 miles round trip). Experience the beautiful landscape of Antelope Island and Great Salt Lake while discussing the geologic forces that created the area. Entrance fees apply. Call 801721-9569 for more info. Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, 1-3 p.m.

2 Thursday Registration For Monthly Programs: Register online, phone, or in person for this month’s library programs. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., Family Movie Night: Enjoy films with your family. Free popcorn. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 7-8:30 p.m.

3 Friday Pixar In Concert: From Toy Story to The Incredibles, Up, and the latest release Brave, the Utah Symphony will perform the music of cinema’s most memorable stories. Utah Symphony, 123 W. South Temple, 7 p.m.

4 Saturday Muffins With Mom Storytime: Storytime with Mom/caregiver for ages 0-7. Muffins at end. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11 a.m. Christmas At The Sorensen Home Museum: Come make crafts and take pictures with Santa. Fun for all ages! Sorenson Multicultural and Unity Fitness Center, 855 W. California Ave., noon-3 p.m. Dog Day Afternoons: Children practice reading with therapy animals in a positive, non-threatening, fun environment. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 1-2:30 p.m. Also, Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 1-2:30 p.m. Crafts Of The World: Elementary age kids make craft for featured country of the month. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 2-3 p.m. Utah’s Animals: Get up close and personal with Utah’s animals. An introduction to Utah’s animals is also a perfect introduction to the biological and ecological concepts they represent. Included in admission. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-3 p.m. Free Brighton Bank Ice Skating Clinic: Free skating lessons from center instructors, free ice skating exhibition, and free open public skating. Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center, 7500 S. 2700 East, 2-4 p.m. Pixar In Concert: From Toy Story to The Incredibles, Up, and the latest release Brave, the Utah Symphony will perform

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar the music of cinema’s most memorable stories. Utah Symphony, 123 W. South Temple, 7 p.m.

5 Sunday Weekend Wiggletime: Action-packed, movement-oriented stories. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 3 p.m.

6 Monday Non-Fiction Treasure Hunt Reading Contest: PreK-6 graders read 12 books and win a prize! Pick up reading list on 1/6, return by 1/28. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, Little Naturalists: Learn about and explore the natural world with a naturethemed book, activity and craft. Ages 3-5. Reservations appreciated: 435-252-3576 or sally.upton@usu.edu. $2/family. Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr., 10-11 a.m. Marvelous Monday: Books, fingerplays, poetry, music and fun. Kids of all ages and a participating adult. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11 a.m.-noon. Lego League: Bring your mad LEGO skills and create your own masterpiece using our LEGOS. Ages 3-12. Kids 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult over age 18. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 4-5 p.m. Family Movie Night: Movie night for the whole family. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 6-8 p.m. Family Night Storytime: Enjoy stories, games, songs, crafts and other related activities. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 6-7 p.m. Family Night At The Library: Familyoriented events that are fun for all ages. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m.

7 Tuesday Library Explorers: Explore a new topic each month through books and fun handson activities. Ages 5-7. Dinosaur vs. the Library. Celebrate the world of Bob Shea’s roaring dinosaur (vs. anything he feels like roaring at). Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 4:15-5 p.m. Discovery Hour: Enjoy fun activities and crafts. Ages 6-8. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4:30-5:30 p.m.

8 Wednesday Toddler Time: Stories, fingerplays, songs and a playtime. Ages 6 mos.-2 yrs. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Book Dudes: Adventures, activities and action-packed fun geared for elementary

age dudes. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 4-5 p.m. Wild Wednesdays For Kids: A wacky and wild after-school activity just for kids aged 6-12. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 4-5 p.m. Reading Adventures: An after-school program for grades K-2nd. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4-5 p.m. LEAP Into Science: The City Library, KUED and the Natural History Museum of Utah bring monthly science-themed workshops to kids ages 5-10. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 4 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Wonderful books to read and discuss. Girls 8-12 with caring adult. Hunter High School, 4200 S. 5600 West, 7-8 p.m. “Love & Logic” Relationship Class: Relationship class. Registration required. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-9 p.m.

9 Thursday Toddler Time: Stories, fingerplays, songs and a playtime. Ages 6 mos.-2 yrs. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Tiny Tot Tales: Storytime for toddlers and babies. Participating grown-up must accompany child. Registration required. Ages 3 mos.-3 yrs. Also at 11:45 a.m.12:45 p.m. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 10:45-11:15 a.m. Toddler Storytime: Stories and fun activities for ages 2-3. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 11-11:25 a.m. Chickadee Society: Designed for the emergent reader. Includes science themed stories, hands-on activities, movement activities and gallery exploration. Included in museum admission. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 1111:30 a.m. After School Club: Activities based on monthly book. Elementary ages. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-5 p.m. Book Dudes: An after-school program for boys ages 7-11. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 4-5 p.m. Health Insurance: It’s Good For You: Learn about and sign up for insurance through the Affordable Care Act. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-8 p.m. Utah Film Circuit: Monthly screening of drama and documentaries. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-9 p.m.

10 Friday Magic Tree House Club: This club is for children ages 7 and up. Taylorsville

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Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 4-5 p.m. Minecraft Lock-In Party: Play Minecraft and do related activities. Ages 11-18. Must have parental permission. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

behind. Dress to spend time outside. Entrance fees apply. Call 801-721-9569 for more info. Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, 2-3 p.m.

Date Your Mate: Interactive marriage workshop. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-9 p.m.

Excellence Concert Series: These free concerts feature local, high quality musicians of various styles and genres. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7:30-9 p.m.

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Garden Adventures: Saturday kids’ classes that focus on a different garden topic and generally include a hands-on craft, demonstration or project for children to complete and take home. Ages 4-12 with one caregiver. No infants, please. $7/ non-members, $5/members. Registration required by calling 801-581-8454. Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way,

Tiny Tot Tales: Storytime for toddlers and babies. Participating grown-up must accompany child. Registration required. Ages 3 mos.-3 yrs. Also at 11:45 a.m.12:45 p.m. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 10:45-11:15 a.m.

Wild Wonders: Learn about and touch exotic rescued animals. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 11 a.m.-noon. Special Needs Sensory Storytime: A unique storytime for children with special needs. These storytimes will be geared to autistic children but any child of any age is welcome. The attendance of a participating adult is required. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 11-11:45 a.m. Dewey Crafts: Explore the Dewey Decimal System with crafts and treats. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 11 a.m. Christmas At The Sorensen Home Museum: Come make crafts and take pictures with Santa. Fun for all ages! Sorenson Multicultural and Unity Fitness Center, 855 W. California Ave., noon-3 p.m. Second Saturday Crafts: Craft-time fun. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 2-3 p.m. Family Art Saturday: Children of all ages and their adult companions explore exhibitions and participate together in collaborative hands-on art making activities led by a trained educator. Free. Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, 2-4 p.m. Bug Brigade: Millipedes, cockroaches and tarantulas might seem creepy, but spend some time with these creatures and you’ll see just how incredible they are. Learn all about bugs’ anatomy, behavior and impact on the environment. All ages. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-4 p.m. Tracking Discovery Hike: Join the Park Naturalist in the visitor center for a brief discussion on animal tracks and tracking, and then take a short hike to delve further into identifying animals by what they leave

Homeschool Club: Enrichment, socializing, and fun for homeschooled children. Each session includes presentations, activities, projects, or games. Ages 5-12. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 1-2 p.m. Phun With Physics: Energetic and interactive live physics demonstrations will reveal science at work to both kids and adults. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Kid’s Craft Corner: Make a fun craft. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 3-7 p.m. Family Movie Night: Movie night for the whole family. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6-8:30 p.m. Lance Nielsen Magic: Quick wit, comedy and magic that is just right, Lance Nielsen’s shows are fun, fast passed and far reaching. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m. Family Game Night: Challenge your family to a game. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 7-8:30 p.m. Wild Wonders: Learn about and touch exotic rescued animals. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 7 p.m.

14 Tuesday Winter Farmers Market: An exciting mix of nearly 50 local vendors offering locally grown fresh produce, local meat, cheeses, dairy, baked goods, artisanal food, food trucks and more. Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. Rio Grande St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Toddler Time: Stories, fingerplays, songs and a playtime. Ages 6 mos.-2 yrs. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Book Dudes: An after-school program for boys ages 7-11. Indiana Jones. Bring your whips and your hats to explore the world of archaeology and ancient history. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 4:10-

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar 4:55 p.m. Also, South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 7-8:15 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Wonderful books to read and discuss. Girls 8-12 with caring adult. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 7-8 p.m. Noche De Familias/Family Night: Songs and stories for the whole family in English and in Spanish. Canciones y cuentos para toda la familia, en Ingles y Espanol. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-8 p.m. Along The Wasatch: A series featuring the natural history and environment of the Wasatch. From fish to falcons, bees to bats, rocks to ringtails, each program delves into a different aspect of the wonderful place we call home. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 7-8 p.m. Riverton Book Discussion Group: Discuss this month’s book, for adults. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 7-8 p.m. Science Movie Night: Free movie screenings followed by lively discussion with science experts. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 7-9 p.m.

15 Wednesday Pre-School Storytime : Stories,songs,activities and fingerplays. Ages 2-6 Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 11-11:30 a.m.

accompany child. Registration required. Ages 3 mos.-3 yrs. Also at 11:45 a.m.12:45 p.m. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 10:45-11:15 a.m. Toddler Storytime: Stories and fun activities for ages 2-3. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 11-11:25 a.m. Pre-School Storytime : Stories,songs,activities and fingerplays. Ages 2-6 Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 11-11:30 a.m. Book Dudes: An after-school program for boys ages 7-11. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-5 p.m. Also, South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4-5:15 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Wonderful books to read and discuss. Girls 8-12 with caring adult. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 7-8 p.m.; Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 7-8 p.m.; Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 7-8:30 p.m.; West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 7-8 p.m. Healthy Sweets--Baking: Baking class for adults. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-8 p.m. Wild Wonders: Learn about and touch exotic rescued animals. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 7-8 p.m.

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Book Dudes: An after-school program for boys ages 7-12. Kearns High School, 5525 S. Cougar Lane, 4-5 p.m.

Little Red And Big Bad Puppet Show: Puppet show for kids up to 11. Also at 11:30-Noon. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11 a.m.

Kidz Club: A different focus each time. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 4-5 p.m.

Friday Fun: Fun games, crafts and more. Elementary ages. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Cine Latino: Traiga a toda la familia a ver “una película familiar” en Kearns biblioteca. Traiga sus almohadas, mantas y aperitivos. Esta película está clasificada G. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 6-8 p.m.

Sharks, Whales, And Ocean Tales: See, touch, and learn about creatures in the ocean. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 4-4:45 p.m.

Lakeside Trail Full Moon Hike: Join the Park Naturalist at 6 p.m. at the Lakeside Trailhead (Bridger Bay Campground site #8) for a 4.5 mile round trip hike under the light of the full moon. Discuss nocturnal adaptations, night vision and other evening topics. Entrance fees apply. Call 801-7219569 more info. Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, 6-8 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Wonderful books to read and discuss. Girls 8-12 with caring adult. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 7-8 p.m.

16 Thursday Tiny Tot Tales: Storytime for toddlers and babies. Participating grown-up must

Book Dudes: An after-school program for boys ages 7-11. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 4-4:45 p.m. Also, Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 4-5 p.m.

18 Saturday Winter Farmers Market: An exciting mix of nearly 50 local vendors offering locally grown fresh produce, local meat, cheeses, dairy, baked goods, artisanal food, food trucks and more. Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. Rio Grande St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cozy Cat Afternoon: Kids practice reading to a fuzzy friend in a nonthreatening environment. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 1-3 p.m. Third Saturdays: Free activities for

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families. Hard Edge Paintings. See some great Hard Edge paintings in the museum then try your hand at painting on canvas and make your own Minimalist masterpiece. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 1-4 p.m. Utah’s Animals: Get up close and personal with Utah’s animals. An introduction to Utah’s animals is also a perfect introduction to the biological and ecological concepts they represent. Included in admission. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-3 p.m.

20 Monday Little Naturalists: Learn about and explore the natural world with a naturethemed book, activity and craft. Ages 3-5. Reservations appreciated: 435-252-3576 or sally.upton@usu.edu. $2/family. Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr., 10-11 a.m. Playtime Fun: Let your kids play with the library’s toys, games, coloring activity and a craft while you sit back and take it easy. Ages 0-6. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tiny Tot Tales: Storytime for toddlers and babies. Participating grown-up must accompany child. Registration required. Ages 3 mos.-3 yrs. Also at 11:45 a.m.12:45 p.m. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 10:45-11:15 a.m. Marvelous Monday: Books, fingerplays, poetry, music and fun. Kids of all ages and a participating adult. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11 a.m.-noon. Read Local @ The Viridian: Discover some of the great books and authors to come out of the beehive state. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 6:30-8 p.m.

21 Tuesday Drop In Storytime: Stories, songs, crafts and fingerplays. Also at 11:30-Noon. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:3011 a.m. Terrific Tuesday Make And Take: Make a fun craft. Ages 4-5 with an adult. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 11-11:40 a.m. Pre-School Storytime : Stories,songs,activities and fingerplays. Ages 2-6 Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 11-11:30 a.m. Book Dudes: An after-school program for boys ages 7-11. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4:30-5:15 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Wonderful books to read and discuss. Girls 8-12 with caring adult. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m. Also, South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 7-8 p.m.

22 Wednesday Cuentos Y Niños: Únase a nosotros para historias, música, y más! Diversión para todos niños con un adulto participante. Bilingual preschool storytime. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Drop In Storytime: Stories, songs, crafts and fingerplays. Also at 11:30-Noon and 1-1:30 p.m. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11 a.m. Wonderful Wednesday Make And Take: Make a fun craft. Ages 4-5 with an adult. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 1111:40 a.m.

23 Thursday Preschool Storytime: Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Toddler Time: Stories, songs and fun for all. Ages 0-2. Also at 11:30-Noon. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11 a.m. A Puppet Show: Geared toward elementary aged kids, but all welcome. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 1111:45 a.m. Chickadee Society: Designed for the emergent reader. Includes science themed stories, hands-on activities, movement activities and gallery exploration. Included in museum admission. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 1111:30 a.m. Thursday Night Book Club: Adult book club. Pick up next month’s book at checkout. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 7-8:30 p.m.

24 Friday Birds In The Lab: Join the HawkWatch crew and some of their fine feathered friends for the opportunity to observe live raptors up-close and examine a variety of specimens-feathers, eggs, and claws. Admission applies. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, noon. Book Dudes: An after-school program for boys ages 7-11. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 4-4:45 p.m. Ready Race Legos: Use your imagination to build a car out of legos and then race it down a track. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 4-5 p.m. Family Sleepover At The Museum: Enjoy the museum after-hours with hands-on family activities, storytime around a virtual fire and then unroll your sleeping bag for a memorable night. Children ages 5-13 accompanied by an adult 25 or older.

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar $50/person with a discount for members. Registration required at www.nhmu.utah. edu. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 6:30 p.m.

A To Z Storytime: A storytime perfect for preschool aged children. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 1:30-2 p.m.

Recycling–How To Do It Better: Discover what can and can’t be recycled. Information for all ages. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-8 p.m.

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The Yo-Yo Show: Join the world yo-yo champ Dale Myrberg for some dazzling yo-yo tricks. Bring your own yo-yo and learn from the master! Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 6-8:30 p.m.

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A Puppet Show: Geared toward elementary aged kids, but all welcome. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 2-3 p.m. Bug Brigade: Millipedes, cockroaches and tarantulas might seem creepy, but spend some time with these creatures and you’ll see just how incredible they are. Learn all about bugs’ anatomy, behavior and impact on the environment. All ages. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-4 p.m. The Life Of A Star Astronomy Presentation: Join the Park Naturalist at 6:30 p.m. in the visitor center to talk about the life stages of a star, and then bundle up and head outside to find examples in the winter sky. Dress to spend time outside. Park entrance fees apply. Call 801-721-9569 for more info. Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, 6:30-8 p.m.

27 Monday Marvelous Monday: Books, fingerplays, poetry, music and fun. Kids of all ages and a participating adult. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11 a.m.-noon.

Get Organized & Stay Organized: Learn the simple and clear way to organize any project. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 6:30-8 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Girls ages 7-12 with a caring adult are invited for lively discussions, activities, friendships and fun. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-8 p.m.

29 Wednesday Toddler Time: Stories, fingerplays, songs and a playtime. Ages 6 mos.-2 yrs. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. A To Z Storytime: A storytime perfect for preschool aged children. Also at 11:1511:45 a.m. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Drop In Storytime: Stories, songs, crafts and fingerplays. Also at 11:30-Noon and 1-1:30 p.m. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11 a.m.

Book Dudes: An after-school program for boys ages 7-11. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Pre-School Storytime:Stories,songs,act ivities and fingerplays. Ages 2-6 Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 11-11:30 a.m.

Family Movie Night: Movie night for the whole family. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 6-8 p.m.

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The Yo-Yo Show: Join the world yo-yo champ Dale Myrberg for some dazzling yo-yo tricks. Bring your own yo-yo and learn from the master! Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 7-8 p.m. Wild Wonders: Learn about and touch exotic rescued animals. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 7-8 p.m. Family Yoga: Stretch and laugh with your kids while doing yoga. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. Sweet Library, 455 F St., 7-8 p.m.

28 Tuesday Non-Fiction Treasure Hunt Reading Contest: PreK-6 graders read 12 books and win a prize! Pick up reading list on 1/6, return by 1/28. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, Drop In Storytime: Stories, songs, crafts and fingerplays. Also at 11:30-Noon. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:3011 a.m.

Toddler Time: Stories, fingerplays, songs and a playtime. Ages 6 mos.-2 yrs. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Also at Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11 a.m. and 11:30-noon. Tiny Tot Tales: Storytime for toddlers and babies. Participating grown-up must accompany child. Registration required. Ages 3 mos.-3 yrs. Also at 11:45 a.m.12:45 p.m. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 10:45-11:15 a.m. Toddler Storytime: Stories and fun activities for ages 2-3. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 11-11:25 a.m. Pre-School Storytime : Stories,songs,activities and fingerplays. Ages 2-6 Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 11-11:30 a.m. Lego Crew: Have fun with the library’s collection of LEGO bricks and books. Grades 1-6. Registration required. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 4-5 p.m.

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Book Dudes: Adventures, activities and action-packed fun geared for elementary age dudes. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 4-5 p.m. Also, Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 4:30-5:15 p.m. Mad Science For Kids: Elementary age kids learn through fun, hands-on science experiments. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 4-5 p.m. Chinese New Year: Ring in the Chinese New Year with a lion dance, music, children’s activities, and other cultural events. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 4-5 p.m.

Ongoing Mondays Trees Of Diversity: Decorated trees, gingerbread houses, wreaths, nativities and other holiday scenes from around the world. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs Nov. 21-Dec. 31. Little Naturalists: Learn about and explore the natural world with a naturethemed book, activity and craft. Ages 3-5. Reservations appreciated: 435-252-3576 or sally.upton@usu.edu. $2/family. Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr., 10-11 a.m. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 16. Little Naturalists: Learn about and explore the natural world with a naturethemed book, activity and craft. Ages 3-5. Reservations appreciated: 435-252-3576 or sally.upton@usu.edu. $2/family. Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr., 10-11 a.m. Runs Jan. 6-Feb. 20. Holladay Hop ‘N’ Harmonies: Music and movement class for all ages. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:1510:45 a.m. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 23. Ready, Set, Move!: Everyone will be moving to the beat in this program full of music and movement. Preschoolers ages 3-5 with parent or caregiver. No event Dec. 9. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 23. Playtime Fun: Let your kids play with the library’s toys, games, coloring activity and a craft while you sit back and take it easy. Ages 0-6. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Runs Jan. 13-Jan. 27.

Gotta Move: An active program for young children combining music and movement with a story break. All ages welcome. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 23. Music In Motion: Have fun with nursery rhymes. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. Also at 11:30 a.m. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 10:30 a.m. Runs Dec. 1-Jan. 31. Marvelous Monday: Books, fingerplays, poetry, music and fun. Kids of all ages and a participating adult. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11 a.m.-noon. Marvelous Monday Afternoon Storytime: Songs, stories, crafts, and fun. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 2-3 p.m. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 30. Museum Mondays: Creative dinosaurrelated activities perfect for a night out with the family. $10/adults, $8/children (3-12). Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 5-7 p.m. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 30. Candlelight Christmas: The Village is decorated like a Currier & Ives card, and you’ll feel like you’ve taken a step back in time. Enjoy a visit with Father Christmas, village carolers, a live nativity scene, craft activities and much more. $10/adults, $7/seniors and children 3-11, free/2 and under. This is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., 5-9 p.m. Runs Dec. 9-Dec. 23. Holladay Holiday Film Fest: Holiday season movie marathon. Please no food or drink. Dec. 24 movie will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 6-8 p.m. Runs Dec. 23-Dec. 26. Family Movie Night: Movie night for the whole family. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 6-8 p.m. Runs Dec. 2-Feb. 3. Writing Coaching: Bring your writing for feedback and coaching. All ages! Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 6-8 p.m. Runs Dec. 2-Jan. 27. Ice Sculpting: Amazing ice sculpting demonstration. Free. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 6-8 p.m. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 18. Fun Flicks: Movie night for the whole family. Bring a pillow and blanket! Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 7-8:30 p.m. Runs Jan. 27-Feb. 24. Family Night At The Library: Familyoriented events that are fun for all ages. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 7-8 p.m. Runs Dec. 2-Jan. 20. 12 Days Of Christmas: The final show in the Empress 2013 season. Santa Claus will be in the lobby one hour prior to each show. Additional matinee Dec. 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, 7:30 p.m. Runs Nov. 30-Dec. 21.

Tuesdays Trees Of Diversity: Decorated trees, gingerbread houses, wreaths, nativities and other holiday scenes from around the world. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs Nov. 21-Dec. 31. Toddler Time: Stories, fingerplays, songs and a playtime. Ages 6 mos.-2 yrs. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Jan. 7-Jan. 30. Baby And Me Storytime: Rhymes, books, music and fun. Newborn to 24 mos. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 10:1510:45 a.m. Runs Jan. 7-Jan. 28. Drop In Storytime: Stories, songs, crafts and fingerplays. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Jan. 7-Jan. 28. Stop In For Stories: Fun stories and a craft for children 2-7. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Dec. 3-Dec. 20 and Jan. 7-Jan. 31. Baby Bookworm: Stories, songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes followed by playtime. Ages 6-18 months and caregiver. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Jan. 7-Feb. 25. Toddler Time: For children ages 18 mos.3 yrs. with a caregiver. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11 a.m.-noon. Runs Jan. 7-Feb. 25. Pre-School Storytime: Stories,songs,activities and fingerplays. Ages 2-6 Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 11-11:30 a.m. Runs Jan. 14-Jan. 30. Tales For Tots: A fun storytime for children typically followed by a craft activity related to the story that guests may take home. Regular admission rates apply, members are free. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 11 a.m.-noon. Runs Dec. 3-Dec. 23 and Jan. 1-Jan. 29. Time For Tots: Become a master storyteller and develop your child’s critical thinking skills during this session. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. Also at noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11 a.m. Runs Dec. 1-Jan. 31. Creative Kids: Arts and crafts activitity for ages 18 mos. - 3 yrs. Also at noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11 a.m. Runs Dec. 1-Jan. 31. Wiggle Worms: An interactive program of stories, songs and action rhymes for infants up to 2 1/2 yrs. of age. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 11:15-11:45 a.m. Runs Dec. 3-Dec. 18. Preschool Storytime: Stories, songs and fun activities. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Runs Jan. 13-Jan. 30. Discovery Hour: Enjoy fun activities and crafts. Ages 6-8. Herriman Library, 5380

W. Herriman Main St., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Runs Dec. 3-Feb. 4. Book Dudes: An after-school program for boys ages 7-11. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4:30-5:15 p.m. Runs Jan. 21-Feb. 18. Holladay Holiday Film Fest: Holiday season movie marathon. Please no food or drink. Dec. 24 movie will be from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 6-8 p.m. Runs Dec. 23-Dec. 26. How To Avoid Falling For A Jerk/ Jerkette: Series of dating advice classes. Registration required. Dinner served. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 6-8:30 p.m. Runs Jan. 7-Jan. 21. Great Reads For Girls: Wonderful books to read and discuss. Girls 8-12 with caring adult. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 7-8 p.m. Runs Dec. 10-Feb. 11. Noche De Familias/Family Night: Songs and stories for the whole family in English and in Spanish. Canciones y cuentos para toda la familia, en Ingles y Espanol. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-8 p.m. Runs Jan. 14-Feb. 11. Great Reads For Girls: Girls ages 7-12 with a caring adult are invited for lively discussions, activities, friendships and fun. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-8 p.m. Runs Jan. 28-Feb. 25.

Wednesdays Tracy Aviary’s Winter Wednesdays: Tracy Aviary is open year-round, so why not take advantage of the slower season. On Wednesdays through March, admission is only $1. That dollar goes entirely toward conservation efforts to help ensure the continuation of endangered species protection programs. Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Runs Nov. 6-Mar. 26. Trees Of Diversity: Decorated trees, gingerbread houses, wreaths, nativities and other holiday scenes from around the world. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs Nov. 21-Dec. 31. Cuddle Time: Songs, nursery rhymes and fun times in a storytime for babies up to 2 1/2 yrs. with an adult. Learn ways to help your child be ready to read when the time comes. 15-min. storytime followed by 15-min. playtime. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Jan. 8-Feb. 12. Toddler Storytime: Wiggles, rhymes and wonderful stories to captivate your toddler. 18 mos.-3 yrs. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Dec. 4-Dec. 19. Toddler Time: Stories, fingerplays, songs and a playtime. Ages 6 mos.-2 yrs. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Jan. 7-Jan. 30.

Preschool Fitness Fun: Fun aerobics class for kids and their parents. Get out and move. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Dec. 4-Dec. 18. Kids’ Fitness Class: Fitness class for kids and caregivers. Bring your water bottle! West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Jan. 8-Jan. 29. Toddler Storytime: Wiggles, rhymes and wonderful stories to captivate your toddler. 18 mos.-3 yrs. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Jan. 8-Jan. 30. Stop In For Stories: Fun stories and a craft for children 2-7. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Dec. 3-Dec. 20 and Jan. 7-Jan. 31. Cuentos Y Niños: Únase a nosotros para historias, música, y más! Diversión para todos niños con un adulto participante. Bilingual preschool storytime. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Runs Jan. 22-Jan. 29. Drop In Storytime: Stories, songs, crafts and fingerplays. Also at 11:30-Noon and 1-1:30 p.m. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Jan. 22-Jan. 29. Book & Bird: Hear a special story about a bird, and afterwards you can meet a bird from the story nose-to-beak! Remember, admission is only $1 on Winter Wednesdays. Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, 10:30 a.m. Runs Nov. 6-Mar. 26. Preschool Storytime: For children ages 3-6 yrs. with a caregiver. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 11-11:30 a.m., Jan. 14-30. Also at Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 11 a.m.-noon, Dec. 4-Dec. 18 and Jan. 8-Jan. 29. Tales For Tots: A fun storytime for children typically followed by a craft activity related to the story that guests may take home. Regular admission rates apply, members are free. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 11 a.m.-noon. Runs Dec. 3-Dec. 23 and Jan. 1-Jan. 29. Storytime Station: Stories, songs and activities for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Free tickets available 15 min. before starting times. Also at 1:15-1:45 p.m. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 11:15-11:45 a.m. Runs Jan. 8-Feb. 12.

Wild Wednesdays For Kids: A wacky and wild after-school activity just for kids aged 6-12. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 4-5 p.m. Runs Jan. 8-Feb. 12. Magna Chess Club: For children, teens and adults. Children under 12 need to be with a responsible adult. No registration necessary. Everyone welcome from beginners to masters. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Runs Dec. 4-Dec. 18 and Jan. 8-Feb. 26. Cine Latino: Traiga a toda la familia a ver “una película familiar” en Kearns biblioteca. Traiga sus almohadas, mantas y aperitivos. Esta película está clasificada G. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 6-8 p.m. Runs Jan. 14-Feb. 19. Ice Sculpting: Amazing ice sculpting demonstration. Free. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 6-8 p.m. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 18. Great Reads For Girls: Wonderful books to read and discuss. Girls 8-12 with caring adult. Hunter High School, 4200 S. 5600 West, 7-8 p.m. Runs Jan. 8-Feb. 12.

Thursdays Trees Of Diversity: Decorated trees, gingerbread houses, wreaths, nativities and other holiday scenes from around the world. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs Nov. 21-Dec. 31. Toddler Storytime: Wiggles, rhymes and wonderful stories to captivate your toddler. 18 mos.-3 yrs. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Dec. 4-Dec. 19. Toddler Time: Stories, fingerplays, songs and a playtime. Ages 6 mos.-2 yrs. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Jan. 7-Jan. 30. Toddler Storytime: Wiggles, rhymes and wonderful stories to captivate your toddler. 18 mos.-3 yrs. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Runs Jan. 8-Jan. 30. Stop In For Stories: Fun stories and a craft for children 2-7. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Runs Dec. 3-Dec. 20 and Jan. 7-Jan. 31.

Wiggle Worms: An interactive program of stories, songs and action rhymes for infants up to 2 1/2 yrs. of age. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 11:15-11:45 a.m. Runs Dec. 3-Dec. 18. Drop In Storytime: Stories, songs, crafts and fingerplays. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 11:15-11:45 a.m. Runs Jan. 8-Jan. 29. Wild Wednesday: Fun weekly nature activities. Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., 3:45 p.m. Runs Dec. 4-Dec. 18.

Book Dudes: Adventures, activities and action-packed fun geared for elementary age dudes. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 4-5 p.m. Runs Jan. 8-Feb. 12. Also, Kearns High School, 5525 S. Cougar Lane, 4-5 p.m. Runs Jan. 15-Feb. 19.

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Fridays Stop In For Stories: Fun stories and a craft for children 2-7. No registration required. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Dec. 3-Dec. 20 and Jan. 7-Jan. 31. Children’s Storytime: Stories, songs and fun activities for children ages 2-5 yrs. with a caring adult. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Runs Jan.

10-Jan. 31. Friday Fun For Kids At The King’s: Enjoy a special storytime for kids ages 4-6. A fun activity and snack are included. Registration and a $6 fee are required, call 801-484-9100. The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, 11 a.m. Runs Dec. 6-Jan. 31. Amazing Me: Children will participate in a variety of health, safety and self-esteem building activities. Ages 3-7. Also at noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11 a.m. Runs Dec. 1-Jan. 31. Science Matters: Families explore evidence, conduct experiments and draw conclusions with different scientific themes. Also at 5 p.m. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 2:30 p.m. Runs Dec. 6-Dec. 27. Book Dudes: An after-school program for boys ages 7-11. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 4-5 p.m. Runs Jan. 31-Feb. 28.

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No-Bored-Kids Calendar seniors and ages 13+, $10/ages 2-12 at www.theobt.org. Off Broadway Theatre, 272 S. Main. Runs Nov. 22-Dec. 28. The Giving Tree: ‘Tis the Season to Give! Bring hats, scarves, gloves, & socks for Crossroads Urban Center. Look for a drop off box in the library foyer. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 27. Fairy Tale Art Activity: Draw a fairy tale character that will be displayed. Receive prize when picture is dropped off! Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 31. The Giving Tree: ‘Tis the Season to Give! Bring hats, scarves, gloves, & socks for Crossroads Urban Center. Look for a drop off box in the library foyer. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 20. Red Butte’s Thirteenth Annual Holiday Open House: Local artists. Free admission and hot cocoa! Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way. Runs Dec. 7-Dec. 8. A Christmas Carol: Charles Dickens’ carol of redemption seeks to reclaim Scrooge’s heart and in its song, elevates us all. Info at www.halecentretheatre.org. Hale Center Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Dr. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 24. The Foreigner: Absolute hysterics as a stranger is secreted away to a remote lodge. He doesn’t speak English... or does he? Visit www.hct.org for times and tickets. Hale Center Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Dr. Runs Dec. 31-Feb. 1. Miracle On 42nd Street: After a series of flops, legendary producer C.B. d’Mille

is hoping that his new show, “Christmas Magic,” will get him back on his feet. He has placed his hope in two of his stars, but rival theatre owner Hardy Steele has a devious plan to ruin the show and take over the entire street. $17.95 matinees, $19.95 Fri-Sat, $10.95 11 and Under. Also at 2:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Desert Star Playhouse, 4861 S. State, 11:30 a.m. Runs Nov. 14-Jan. 4. Elf - TheMusical: When Buddy discovers that he’s not really an elf -- the fact that he’s 6’2” and towers over the other elves in Santa’s Workshop should have tipped him off -- he travels to New York to find his real father. Visit pioneertheatre.org for show times and tickets. Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East. Runs Dec. 6-Dec. 28. Willow Stories: Contemporary Navajo baskets and Native American treasures exhibition. Runs Monday-Thursday. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs Jan. 9-Feb. 26. Marvel Movie Marathon: 3 Day Marvel movie marathon. Bring own blankets and snacks! Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:15 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Runs Dec. 27-Dec. 28. Christmas Storytime: Kids ages 2-6 can enjoy a fun Christmas storytime that includes songs and a craft. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Dec. 17-Dec. 19. Movin’ And Groovin’: Dance, move and rock out with Miss Carolyn. Especially for young kids. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Runs Jan. 7-Jan. 9.

Little Red And Big Bad Puppet Show: Puppet show for kids up to 11. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Runs Jan. 21-Jan. 23. Music And Movement: Ages 3-6 with a parent or caregiver. Come prepared to move. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Runs Dec. 17-Dec. 18. Christkindlmarkt And Lantern Parade: Festival celebrating the tradition of Christmas lanterns. Free. This is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Runs Dec. 5-Dec. 7. Spy Hop Fifteen Exhibit: Exploring a milestone that ushers in a new sphere of knowledge, experience and possibility. Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs Dec. 6-Jan. 4. Santa’s Reindeer: Meet Santa’s Reindeer. Free. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 5-10 p.m. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 23. Candlelight Christmas: The Village is decorated like a Currier & Ives card, and you’ll feel like you’ve taken a step back in time. Enjoy a visit with Father Christmas, village carolers, a live nativity scene, craft activities and much more. $10/adults, $7/seniors and children 3-11, free/2 and under. This is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave., 5-9 p.m. Zoo Lights: Over 250 animated light displays and see Santa and his reindeer. Hours at www.hoglezoo.org. Tickets $7/ adult, $5/seniors and children ages 3-12, free/ ages 2 and under. Closed Dec. 25. Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., 5:308 p.m. Runs Dec. 1-Dec. 31.

Holladay Holiday Film Fest: Holiday season movie marathon. Please no food or drink. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 6-8 p.m. Runs Dec. 18-Dec. 19. Holiday Lights: Wind more than a mile through one million twinkling lights. Car $8, 1/2 price for members, trolley or wagon $3/per person. Pricing details at www. thanksgivingpoint.org. Closed Dec. 25. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 6-10 p.m. Runs Dec. 1-Dec. 28. Great Reads For Girls: This mother/ daughter (or other caring adult) book club is for girls ages 7-9. Enjoy lively discussions, activities, friendship and fun. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 7-8 p.m. Runs Jan. 28-Jan. 29. Voice Male Christmas: Trademark a cappella blend and gorgeous harmonies. Favorite carols will be intermixed with sometimes witty stage banter along with some less traditional carols and sounds. Tickets start at $10 at www.arttix.org. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 7-7 p.m. Runs Dec. 17-Dec. 18. A Christmas Story: Filled with the memorable nostalgic Christmas moments, this seasonal treat is the perfect way to celebrate the season with the family. Tickets $10 at www.empresstheatre.com. Empress Theatre, 9104 W. 2700 South, 7:30 p.m. Runs Nov. 30-Dec. 21. University Of Utah Choirs--Holiday Concert: Chamber and A-Capella Choirs perform holiday music. Adult/$10. High School free with ID. Libby Gardner Concert Hall, 1375 Presidents Cir., 7:30 p.m. Runs Dec. 13-Dec. 14.

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Teen Scene Calendar

December 3 Tuesday Parkour For Teens: Watch a parkour group perform at the library and learn from professionals how to do your own parkour stunts. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3-4 p.m.

5 Thursday Teen Anime Club Holiday Party : Teens between the ages of 12-19 can bring their favorite Japanese treats to share at this annual teen anime club holiday party, compete in a cosplay contest, & view anime on a huge screen. Register by calling 801944-7539 before 6 p.m. the day of the event. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 4-5:30 p.m. Teen Book Swap: Middle/Highschoolers swap books and participate in activities. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 7-8 p.m. Teen Advisory Board: Ages 12-18 plan library programs and earn volunteer hours. Must complete volunteer app! South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 8-9 p.m.

6 Friday Teen Spa Afternoon: Make various spa products. All supplies provided, however, they are limited. Be on time or you may be turned away. Ages 12 and up. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 3-5 p.m. Teen Movie Matinee: Teens watch their favorite movies on the library big screen. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 3:30-5:45 p.m.

7 Saturday Teen Advisory Board Meeting: Join the teen advisory board and help to plan programs for teens, write for the teen newsletter, meet new friends, and get volunteer hours. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 11 a.m.-noon. Wii & Pizza Tasting Party: Play your favorite Wii games while trying new pizza flavors. Parental permission slips required. See adult reference desk for details. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 1-3 p.m. Hobbit Day: Teen. Celebrate the upcoming movie release with activities and costume contest. Winner receives movie tickets! Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 1-4 p.m. Teen Advisory Board Meeting: Join the teen advisory board and help to plan programs for teens, write for the teen newsletter, meet new friends, and get volunteer hours. Whitmore Library, 2197 E.

Ft. Union Blvd., 2-3 p.m. Holladay Teen Advisory Board Meeting: Help plan library programs for teens, meet new friends, and earn volunteer hours. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 2-3 p.m. Teen Craft Night: Make a fun craft. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 3-4 p.m.

9 Monday Robot Wars!: Teams create robots that race to the finish. Teens. Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 6-8 p.m.

10 Tuesday Teen Hour Lego Club: Build to the best of your ability and compete for awards in several categories. Prizes awarded to the big winners. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 3-4 p.m.

create some cool stuff with the library’s craft supplies. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 3-4 p.m. Teen Movie Night : The Christmas Story, featuring Ralphie and his quest for a Red Rider BB gun. Rated PG. Bring a blanket or curl up on one of the huge beanbags. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 6-8:15 p.m. Snowmen- A Winter Craft: Teens and adult craft night. Materials provided. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 7-8 p.m.

20 Friday Teen Christmas Craft: Christmas Craft. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 3-5 p.m. Teen Art Lab: Create a different a monthly art project for teens. 100 South Park, 100 S. 600 East, Alpine, 3 p.m.

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21 Saturday

Teen Advisory Group: Shape teen programming and opportunities in the library. Free pizza at every meeting. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 3-4 p.m.

Teen Movie Matinee: Teens watch their favorite movies on the library big screen. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 3-5:15 p.m.

12 Thursday Teen Hour Crafts: Grab your friends and create some cool stuff with the library’s craft supplies. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 3-4 p.m.

13 Friday Duct Tape Crafts: Make cool gear with duct tape. Teens. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 4-5:30 p.m.

17 Tuesday Teen Hour Anime Club: Watch new and popular anime shows and eat popcorn with friends. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 3-4 p.m. Chess At Main: Drop in to learn basic moves and advanced strategies while making new friends. Teens and adults. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 3-5 p.m. Teen Gaming Night: All teens are invited for a fun night of gaming. Treats provided. Ages 11-17. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6-7 p.m. Teen Book Club: Book discussion, treats and games. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 7-8 p.m.

18 Wednesday Teen Holiday Craft: Get in the holiday spirit with a special craft. Sweet Library, 455 F St., 5-6 p.m.

19 Thursday Teen Hour Crafts: Grab your friends and

Teen Movie Lock-In Party: Bring your own pillows, blankets and snacks. Signed permission slips required. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 6:15-9 p.m.

27 Friday Partyin’ New Year: Teen New Year Party! No registration required. Refreshments served. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 4-5:30 p.m.

28 Saturday Teen Movie Night: Fun movies for teens. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 2-4:30 p.m. Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament: Come and play Yu-Gi-Oh for fun and card trading. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 2:30-5:30 p.m.

January 1 Wednesday West High School Students Annual Photography Exhibition: West High School Students photograph SLC. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South,

3 Friday Teen Movie Matinee: Teens watch their favorite movies on the library big screen. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 3:30-5 p.m.

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Teen Scene By Malia Jacobson

Tween ‘Tudes: Five We Could Live Without Psychologist G. Stanley Hall famously

tweens don’t consider mouthing off to be back

described the teenage years as a “storm.” But

talk—they think they’re defending themselves.

the teen tempest is foreshadowed by some

“Tweens are telling parents ‘if you can talk to me

early storm warnings during the tween years:

that way, then I can do the same to you!’”

unsettling new behaviors like blatant eyerolling, public back-talk, and peer worship. These wearing attitudes darken the horizon like threatening clouds during early adolescence— and make parents want to run for cover. What makes previously pleasant children turn mouthy and defiant after age 8? It’s not bad parenting, says Alyson Shafer, psychotherapist

How to Help: Back talk shouldn’t be ignored, because it signals an underlying problem (even a minor, fleeting one like frustration over a missed soccer goal or a bad grade). But shooting back more angry words only fuels the fire. Responding with “I can see you’re upset right

and author of Ain’t Misbehavin’. But these

now. Let’s take some time to cool off. Do you

behaviors are a form of revolt. “Rebellion only

want to spend time alone, or would you like me

exists in relationships where people are in a

to stay with you?” gives both parties a chance to

superior/inferior relationship. Eventually the

step away from the problem and regroup. Once

person in the inferior position rises up, and

tempers are diffused, raise the issue in a neutral

that’s what we see with tweens disrespecting

tone and work toward resolution, recommends

their parents.”

Suzanne Roberts, a licensed family therapist in

If storm clouds are brewing at your house,

Seattle.

The Slouch and Shirk

had this happen to them,” says Roberts.

How to Help: Too often, parents react to the shame they feel instead of the actual situation at hand. “We’re afraid of being judged by strangers,”

don’t batten down the hatches. Take these steps to tame unruly tween ‘tudes, starting today.

spotlight. “I don’t know any parent who hasn’t

The Mall Meltdown You’re waiting to pay for a purchase,

says Roberts. Instead of getting burned in the heat of the moment, cut the outing short and remove the child from the situation. Hear your

sitting down at a restaurant, or leaving a

child out when everyone’s anger has mellowed,

school function when it happens: Your tween

and provide a logical consequence (like “The

parents’ gaze—non-verbal rebellion is

unleashes a defiant diatribe that makes heads

next time you want to go to the mall, we’re not

a tweenage specialty. “This is a natural

turn (and your stomach drop). All eyes are on

going”).

developmental time to push against authority,

you—what now?

Exaggerated eye-rolls, slouching, shirking

Prevent these trying scenes in the first place

even about something as simple as posture,”

Public parental humiliation is a time-honored

notes Schafer. “Slouching and slumping are a

tween tactic, because tweens know that parents

leaving the house. Decide in advance how much

way of defying society’s rule to ‘sit up straight’

may be more likely to cave in the glare of the

money will be spent, how long you’ll stay, and

by setting parameters for the outing before

even if you parents never asked you to.”

How to Help: Recognize that it’s not (always) about you: “Parents can take their child’s attitude personally, when the behavior is more of a general statement about all authority,” says Schafer. Treat an eye-roll or a slumped stance as an invitation to uncover what’s genuinely bothering your child.

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Building Respectful Parent-Tween Relationships Listen Without Replying Really hear what your child says and accept that it is their reality. They may have a chip on their shoulder or a grudge they are bearing. Find out what it is.

need solutions instead of children that need punishment. Have family meetings and ask tweens to contribute to household rules. Kids are more likely to comply with rules they help to set.

Create a Signal Decide you want more mutual respect in the family. Create a signal—li e touching your nose—to employ when either party feels disrespected.

Strengthen Bonds Think back to a time when things were going well with your tween. Where were you? What were you doing? Create more of those conditions and rituals to build a stronger bond.

Problem-Solve View discipline issues as problems that

Source: Alyson Shafer, psychotherapist and author Ain’t Misbehavin.

what constitutes acceptable behavior for the trip.

The Mood Swing Living with a mercurial, moody tween is no picnic. One moment, your child is a sunny sweetheart. The next, a rage-filled zombie. But don’t blame your child—blame a growth spurt in the brain around ages 11-13 that impacts mood and behavior. With rapidly changing bodies and minds, kids lack the impulse control and emotional regulation to deal with stress adaptively, and lash out at parents instead.

How to Help: Don’t try to problem-solve when kids are at the unpleasant end of the mood spectrum. “When we’re angry, our brains are taken over by a fight-or-flight response and we can’t respond appropriately,” says Roberts. Ask your child to put a numerical value on their anger, from one to ten, and make a family rule to take a cooldown break if anyone tags their fury at five or

Teen Scene Calendar 7 Tuesday

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Graffiti Art For Teens: Meet a graffiti artist and learn how to improve your own graffiti art. Ages 12-17. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3-4 p.m.

Teen Nail Club: Grab a hammer. Wait, not that kind of nail. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 3 p.m.

10 Friday Minecraft Lock-In Party: Play Minecraft and do related activities. Ages 11-18. Must have parental permission. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Kearns Anime Club: Learn, watch, discuss and enjoy anime and manga. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3-4:30 p.m.

14 Tuesday Teen Hour Lego Club: Build to the best of your ability and compete for awards in several categories. Prizes awarded to the big winners. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 3-4 p.m. Teen Craft Night: Make a fun craft. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6-7 p.m.

higher.

The Peer Package You used to be the epicenter of your child’s life, but lately, there’s a new focal point: peers. These days, your child is dressing, talking, and acting more and more like her pack of tween pals. Worse, she seems to prefer their company to yours. What gives?

How to Help: As painful as it may be, parents need to let out the leash a bit more with tweens, says Schafer. “Tweens will choose your company less often, so you need to find other ways to stay connected during this time.” To maintain a strong connection that will stand the test of peer power, try meeting tweens where they are: chatting, texting, sharing computer games, shopping, or simply listening. Ultimately, respect is a two-way street, and tweens who don’t feel respected are more likely to dish out disrespect themselves. If we can approach our children from a standpoint of curiosity instead of judgment and really work to uncover what’s driving their behavior, that’s so helpful,” says Roberts. “When someone feels understood, it changes the whole dynamic of the relationship.” Malia Jacobson is a nationally published journalist and mom. She blogs about family health

16 Thursday Sea Of Monsters Book Into Movie Party: Teens. Enjoy activities before watching the movie based on the award winning book. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 4-6 p.m.

18 Saturday Teen Movie Matinee: Teens watch their favorite movies on the library big screen. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 3-5:15 p.m. Teen Anime Club: Preview new anime episodes, share your artwork and discuss manga and anime with other teens. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Ft. Union Blvd., 3:45-5:15 p.m.

20 Monday Read Local @ The Viridian: Discover some of the great books and authors to come out of the beehive state. Viridian Event Center, 1825 W. 8030 South, 6:30-8 p.m.

21 Tuesday Teen Gaming Night: All teens are invited for a fun night of gaming. Treats provided. Ages 1117. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6-7 p.m. Teen Book Club: Book discussion, treats and games. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 7-8 p.m.

Ongoing Mondays Teen Hunger Games Pop Quiz: Take the quiz and enter to win a prize. Middle/high schoolers. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 23. Teen Hour Board Games: Relax after school with friends, board games, card games and more. Library closed Jan. 20. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 3-4 p.m. Runs Jan. 6-Jan. 27. Kearns Anime Club: Learn, watch, discuss and enjoy anime and manga. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3-4:30 p.m. Runs Jan. 13-Feb. 24.

Tuesdays Teen Gaming Night: All teens are invited for a fun night of gaming. Treats provided. Ages 11-17. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6-7 p.m. Runs Dec. 17-Feb. 18.

Wednesdays Teen Hour Video Games: Get your game on after school while playing Xbox and Wii on big, flat screen TVs. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 2-3 p.m. Runs Dec. 4-Dec. 18 and Jan. 8-Jan. 29.

Thursdays Teen Hour Crafts: Grab your friends and create some cool stuff with the library’s craft supplies. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 3-4 p.m. Runs Jan. 9-Jan. 30.

Fridays Teen Hour Movies: Enjoy a movie each Friday with popcorn and friends. Call the service desk to find out what movie is showing. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 3-5 p.m. Runs Dec. 6-Dec. 20 and Jan. 3-Jan. 31.

Other Ongoing The Hobbit Challenge: Six day Hobbit themed contest for teens. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd. Runs Dec. 16-Dec. 21.

27 Monday

Teen Christmas Stocking Drawing: Teens enter a drawing to win a stocking full of goodies. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West. Runs Dec. 2-Dec. 28.

Kearns Anime Club: Learn, watch, discuss and enjoy anime and manga. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3-4:30 p.m.

Spy Hop Fifteen Exhibit: Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. West Temple, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Runs Dec. 6-Jan. 4.

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