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In the Trenches By Misse Betts, Lead Blogger
Puppy Love I drive a small car. It’s great on gas mileage, but awful when the snow falls. Each winter I dream of trading in my slip-and-slide Civic for something a little more substantial. Anyone interested in swapping a barely-more-than-a-lawnmower vehicle for a soccer-mom-SUV each winter? Here’s the bottom line: on super snowy days, my small car and I spend our time at home. It was on such a day, a couple weeks ago while my youngest was building a snowman and I was shoveling the driveway that our dog decided to go exploring. He ran out the door and before I could say, “Get back here you crazy mutt!” he was down the street and around the corner. This meant one thing, I was going to have to load up the 3 year-old, snowsuit and all, into the car and go fetch our dog. Ironic since he’s a Retriever. Did I mention that I love this car except for when it snows? This is the car that will spin a donut without trying if there is even a hint of snow on the road. This is the car that likes to take hills sideways on snowy days. This is the car that stays parked in the garage as much as possible if flakes are falling. But… we love the dog more than we hate driving the spin-mobile on a snowy day. We managed to track down the runaway canine that day about two blocks away. I don’t know why our 10 year-old lab gets a wild hair every once in a while, but seriously pup! It’s NOT okay! He was feeling extra spry and naughty—must have been the excitement of snow or something. This is one of those times he just wouldn’t get into the car. It’s not the first time he’s decided to go exploring, but he will always hop in the car eager to tell us about his adventure—or get a treat. That usually works too. Not this time. He decided he would go back home as long as we drove slowly beside him—not a problem, really, since because had I attempted any speed, we would
have ended up being a yard ornament. (I already had a snow-suited garden gnome in the backseat.) Once we got home, the runaway furball was parched from the exercise so I gave him a drink and he plopped down next to a heat vent for a nice six-hour nap. That animal can drive me crazy—don’t even get me started about the amount of hair he sheds. I swear I could knit an entire litter of puppies on a daily basis just from what I find stuck to my pant legs. He’s also a kleptomaniac. He steals shoes. Not to chew thank goodness, just to carry around in his mouth. The problem is… he never puts them back. We are forever searching for the “other” shoe when it comes time to leave the house. Why would I put up with this? Let me tell you. He was a gift to my son on his 8th birthday and has been my son’s best friend for the past ten years. Before my boy was a teenager and gained the ability to sleep 18 hours a day, he would get up at 6 a.m. every day and take his dog outside to play street hockey. The dog played pretty good defense. When my son was in 9th grade and had his heart broken by a girl for the first time, his dog was a very good therapist and reminded him that hearts mend. Now when this son comes home from college, it’s the greeting from his dog that reminds him just how much he loves being home. So why would I put up with whiteknuckle car rides? Vacuum clogging hairballs? Shoe mystery frustrations? There’s only one reason: LOVE. 100% pure, unconditional love. It’s the only kind this dog knows how to give. And sometimes that’s what we all need: a little puppy love.
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Sweetheart or Sweet Heart?
This is the month of love, romance and valentines. So, it’s a perfect month to pay closer attention to our hearts. Not just the lovey-dovey side of them, but the ‘gee, I wonder how healthy my heart is’ side of them. Doing that could make the difference between watching out for your sweetheart and your sweet heart. What’s the real difference? It’s blood sugar. Glucose is the main source of energy used by our body and it comes from carbohydrate foods. Blood glucose levels that stay high over time can damage our bodies, especially our eyes, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels. So when it comes to blood sugar or glucose levels, you really can have too much of a good thing. To check your blood sugar levels doctors often look at your fasting blood sugar level. That’s the baseline of glucose in your blood after you’ve not eaten for eight hours. If your level is below 100, you are in the healthy range according to the American Heart Association. If your level is higher than 100, you could be pre-diabetic or diabetic. And, though diabetes is treatable, it seriously raises the risk of heart disease and stroke. We don’t want that for ourselves, our children or our sweethearts.
It’s important that we know how to lower our blood sugar so it’s within the range of healthy. That way, we can protect our heart and other vital organs, as well as give ourselves and those we love the best chance for a healthy life. What can you do? Here’s what the American Heart Association suggests: • Reduce consumption of simple sugars that are found in soda, candy and sugary desserts. • Prepare healthy meals that are rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats, fish, poultry and low-fat dairy products. • Get regular physical activity! Moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity directly helps your body respond to the insulin that carries the energy from glucose into your cells. • Take medications or insulin if it is prescribed for you. • Work closely with your doctor and get regular check-ups to manage your heart health. This month, you’ll hear about other heart healthy tips on FM100.3 and thanks to the Utah division of the American Heart Association, you’ll find more ideas on how to take care of all the sweethearts in your life at www. FM100.com.
February 16 Dancing Fun with SLC Ballet
February 16 Try Hockey Free for a Day
February 23 Family Yoga
February 2 Snowshoe with a Naturalist
February 9 Guided Bird Walk at Antelope Island
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Community Kidbits 2% of foundation dollars in Utah go to serve women and girls, members leverage small, individual donations into a significant fund and, in turn, invest in programs decided by member vote. In January, members of Utah Women’s Giving Circle voted to distribute $15,000 to: • The American Association of University Women’s e-Smart STEM Camp for Girls, a camp for 7th grade girls in St. George to explore math, science and related technology;
Kids Show Off Their Film Talents Do you and your family love animation? Have you ever wondered just how the magic happens? Well you’re in luck: the Utah Film Center and Spy Hop Productions are teaming up for an interactive animation experience on the Ring Around the Rose stage. These Salt Lake City film experts will present some great short films made for and by kids from the Utah Film Center’s Tumbleweeds series. Then the artists will invite the audience to help make a collaborative on-stage movie using stop motion animation to tell a story. Lucky volunteers will be invited on stage to be a part of the magic as the audience watches the whole thing unfold. Repertory Dance Theatre is excited to have these innovative and exciting film artists on the Ring Around the Rose series for the first time. Executive/Artistic Director, Linda Smith said, “Ring Around the Rose is designed to introduce children to the arts, and a wonderful way to collaborate with our peers in the community. This is the first time RDT has added filmmaking to the series. We want to welcome Spy Hop and the Utah Film Center in leading the exploration.” Ring Around The Rose is a wiggle friendly series of performances for children and families that explores the magical world of the arts including dance, theatre, music and storytelling. This wonderful event is being held on Saturday, February 9 at 11 a.m at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. Broadway. Tickets are $5 (kids 2 and under are free). For more information, please visit www. rdtutah.org.
Second Round of Charities Benefit from the Giving Circle A second round of grants has been made by the Utah Women’s Giving Circle, a two year-old community group formed to fund programs which strengthen women in Utah, and grow possibilities for Utah girls. Inspired to establish the group when they learned that less than
• Early Head Start at the Horizonte School, a nationally recognized program to provide comprehensive child and family services for low-income pregnant women and teen moms with infants and toddlers ages birth to three years old; and • Girl Scouts of Utah’s Camp CEO, a weekend camp for girls which exposes them to powerful female role models and focuses on self-confidence and leadership. “What we have done in two short years is a clear testament to the power of collective giving.” said Circle Co-chair, Trish Coughlin. The group has raised over $45,000 in membership and endowed funds since its inception in January 2011, distributing a similar amount last year to grantees Planned Parenthood Teen Success Program, the YWCA Choices for Women Program, and Global Artisans, a refugee self-sufficiency program. Membership is designed to be inclusive for women of all ages and incomes: girls 18 and under join for $50; educators, students, seniors, artists and women who work in the nonprofits can join for $100, and the rate is $250 for all others. The Community Foundation of Utah is a catalyst for philanthropy that is visionary, diverse and inclusive. For more information, go to www.utahcf.org, call 801-559-3005, or send email Community Foundation of Utah Executive Director, Fraser Nelson at fraser@ utahcf.org.
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Tracy Aviary Salutes Scouts The Tracy Aviary salutes Utah scouts! Thanks to a generous donation from the Castle Foundation, anyone wearing a scout uniform gets in free on February 23 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be many special activities in honor of Utah’s scouting organizations. Not a scout? That’s okay! Visit the Tracy Aviary any Wednesday between now and the end of March and admission is only $1 per person! Not only can you see all their birds in their outdoor exhibit, you can also check out their indoor bird encounters as well. Visit www. tracyaviary.org/daily-activities to see what’s happening on any given day of the week and to check for weather-permitting activities.
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This is an unguided experience so you are free to roam the trails at your leisure. Bring a headlamp. $15/person includes equipment rental and use of the trails. Begins at dusk until 9 p.m. Start at the Nordic Center, 2 miles up Hwy 92 from Sundance Resort. Sundance Resort, 8841 N. Alpine Loop Rd., 5 p.m.
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Canis Lupus Challenge: A 1/4 mile-long gulley that serves up gated, banked slalom berms off the start, steep walls, whoops and break-overs the rest of the way down. Must be 10 yrs. of age or older to enter. Visit canyonsresort.com for event schedule and more info. Canyons Resort, 4000 Canyons Resort Dr., 8 a.m.
Citizen’s Series Race: A nordic skiing event for all ages and abilities with an obstacle course for little ones and varying distances for the race. Participants’ ages range from less than 5 to more than 70, and many families regularly attend the races. Equipment is not provided. Info at www.cs.utah.edu/~hanscom/ WasatchCitizensSeries.html. Mountain Dell, Interstate 80 Exit 134, 10 a.m.
Snowshoe With A Naturalist: Discover the wonders of the winter environment in the canyons. Participants must bring their own snowshoes, though previous experience snowshoeing is not necessary. Families welcome. Free but reservations required. Call 801-466-6411 or email plic@xmission.com. Meet at Spruces Campground. Big Cottonwood Canyon, 10 a.m. Also at Alta Ski Area, Highway 210, 10 a.m. Chili Open: An annual fund-raiser to support seven local charities. Activities include 5K fun run/walk and 1K children’s run, and world famous chili. Info at www. utahchiliopen.com. Wheeler Farm, 6351 S. 900 East, 10:30 a.m.
6 Wednesday Family Yoga: Stretch and laugh with your kids while doing yoga. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
9 Saturday Friends & Family Cross-Country Skiing: Join Splore for a fun day of adventure, open to all ages and all abilities. Meet at the trail head and have a fun trip exploring the Wasatch Mountains in the snow. Splore provides all activity specific equipment. Please dress for the weather. $40/16 and younger, $45/17 and older. Scholarships available. Register by calling 801-484-4128 or email info@splore.org . Mountain Dell, I-80 Exit 134, 9-11 a.m. Chasing Cupid 5K: Bring your lover, your family and especially your Valentine’s spirit. Over $1,000 in giveaways to participants. Registration $35 by Feb. 4 at www.lonepeakevents.com/chasing-cupid. Gardner Historic Village, 1100 W. 7800 South, 9 a.m. Sweethearts Run: Run with your sweetheart in the 5K then run with your kids in the Cupid’s 1k. Fun costume prizes so get in the loving spirit. Registration $30/5k, $15/1k by Feb. 7, $40/5k, $18/1k after at www.sweethearts5K.com. South Davis Recreation Center, 550 N. 200
30K Winter Running Series: This 3 race series includes a 5K, 10K and 15K. Registration $30 for 5K only or commit to all 3 for $40 or become of member of the Salt Lake City Track Club and receive a discount. Registration and club info at www.slctrackclub.org. Saltair, 12408 W. Saltair Dr., 10 a.m.
15 Friday Jibbin’ For Juniors: A mini-park setup in the Scene terrain park, located on the Ski Beach in the Resort Village. For amateur/ beginner kids ages 7 and older. Free but reservations are necessary by calling 435615-3449. Canyons Resort, 4000 Canyons Resort Dr., 4-5 p.m.
16 Saturday Snowshoe With A Naturalist: Discover the wonders of the winter environment in the canyons. Participants must bring their own snowshoes, though previous experience snowshoeing is not necessary. Families welcome. Free but reservations required. Call 801-466-6411 or email plic@ xmission.com. Alta Ski Area, 10 a.m. Free Fit Family Workshop: Boys and girls ages 4-8 get fit through dance. Boys ages 8-16 learn that dancing is not just for girls and have fun in this boys-only class. The workshop is free but registration is required at www.fit.utahfamily.com. SLC Ballet 1164 S. Main St., 11 a.m. Try Hockey For Free Day: USA Hockey and over 400 local programs across the country will encourage kids, ages 4-9, to come to a local participating rink and try youth hockey as part of the NHL’s Come Play Hockey Month. Equipment is limited and registration is required. Info at www. hockeyforfree.com. Bring gloves to protect your hands. Acord Ice Center, 5353 W. 3100 South, 12:15-1:15 p.m. Also at Peaks Ice Arena, 100 N. Seven Peaks Blvd., Provo, 3:30 p.m.
18 Monday Family Snowshoe Tour: Bring the whole
family for a morning of fun as Swaner’s staff lead you on a special tour of the Preserve. Open to all ages. It’s 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 x0 or email swanerecocenter@usu.edu. Swaner EcoCenter, 1258 Center Dr., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
22 Friday Full Moon Snowshoe Hike: Join Friends of Wasatch for the annual snowshoe hike under the light of the full moon. Children must be 8 or older to participate. Cost $5/advance, $6/day of. Registration is required by calling 435-654-1791. Wasatch Mountain State Park, 750 Homestead Dr., 7 p.m. Snowshoe With A Naturalist: Discover the wonders of the winter environment in the canyons. Participants must bring their own snowshoes, though previous experience snowshoeing is not necessary. Families welcome. Free but reservations required. Call 801-466-6411 or email plic@xmission.com. Meet at Spruces Campground. Big Cottonwood Canyon, 7 p.m.
23 Saturday 30K Winter Running Series: This 3 race series includes a 5K, 10K and 15K. Registration $30 for 5K only or commit to all 3 for $40 or become of member of the Salt Lake City Track Club and receive a discount. Registration and club info at www.slctrackclub.org. Saltair, 12408 W. Saltair Dr., 9 a.m. Citizen’s Series Race: A nordic skiing event for all ages and abilities with an obstacle course for little ones and varying distances for the race. Participants’ ages range from less than 5 to more than 70, and many families regularly attend the races. Equipment is not provided. Info at www.cs.utah.edu/~hanscom/ WasatchCitizensSeries.html. White Pine Touring, 1790 Bonanza Dr., 10 a.m. Leave Your Love Behind: A 5K and 10K. Registration starts at $15/5K without a t-shirt and up from there at www. eventbrite.com. Timbermine Restaurant, 1701 Park Blvd., noon-2 p.m. Full Moon Cross-Country Ski Or Snowshoe: Cross-country ski or snowshoe by the light of the moon. Plan a fun date night or bring the whole family.
Open Adventure - Snow Shoeing: Join Splore for a fun day in Utah’s winter wonderland. Learn skills, have fun and meet new folks. Call Eric at 801-484-4128 or eric@splore.org for more info or to register. Mill Creek Canyon, 3800 S. 3500 East, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
24 Sunday Full Moon Cross-Country Ski Or Snowshoe: Cross-country ski or snowshoe by the light of the moon. Plan a fun date night or bring the whole family. This is an unguided experience so you are free to roam the trails at your leisure. Bring a headlamp. $15/person includes equipment rental and use of the trails. Begins at dusk until 9 p.m. Start at the Nordic Center, 2 miles up Hwy 92 from Sundance Resort. Sundance Resort, 8841 N. Alpine Loop Rd., 5 p.m.
25 Monday Full Moon Cross-Country Ski Or Snowshoe: Cross-country ski or snowshoe by the light of the moon. Plan a fun date night or bring the whole family. This is an unguided experience so you are free to roam the trails at your leisure. Bring a headlamp. $15/person includes equipment rental and use of the trails. Begins at dusk until 9 p.m. Start at the Nordic Center, 2 miles up Hwy 92 from Sundance Resort. Sundance Resort, 8841 N. Alpine Loop Rd., 5 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.
Tuesdays Zumba For Kids: Zumba is a fun way to exercise with dance, movement and music. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., 4:15-4:45 p.m. Rock On!: A 6 week long indoor rock climbing program. The program is a 1-on-1 mentoring program for children of all abilities, ages 5-17. Each student is paired with a mentor who will guide them through their indoor climbing experience. Call Eric at 801-484-4128 or email eric@ splore.org for more info. Momentum Indoor Climbing Gym, 220 W. 10600 South, 5:30 and 7 p.m.
Wednesdays 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.
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The Pet Page By Kimberly Carlson
Puppy Love (for Books) My children and I have made a weekly trek to the Murray Library for over a decade now. Armed with books and a desire for more books, my children will peruse the shelves and happily fill their bags with the new week’s worth of reading material. We aren’t the only family who loves going to the Murray Library regularly. Perhaps you and your children have been there on a Saturday afternoon? If so, you may have run into Belle. Belle also loves going to the library. It’s one of her favorite things to do. She loves to sit in the reader’s circle under that colorful dragon and have a child read to her. Belle also happens to be a nine year-old black Labrador. She is part of Intermountain Therapy Animal’s R.E.A.D. program. She and her trainer, Kelley Hadley, have been coming to the Murray Library since 2008. “When I tell Belle it’s time to go to the library, she gets very excited!” says Hadley. “She absolutely loves all the attention the kids give her.” R.E.A.D. stands for Reading Education Assistant Dogs and is mostly volunteer-based. “There is extensive training involved, however,” explains Kathy Klotz, Executive Director of Intermountain Therapy Animals’ R.E.A.D. program. This program has been part of the Salt Lake County libraries since November of 1999. “This is a global effort – there are over 4,000 R.E.A.D. teams registered – from Sweden to South Africa!” Locally, the R.E.A.D. program has approximately 350 volunteers that can be found in all Salt Lake County libraries that host “Dog Day Afternoons” and in schools that use them in conjunction with reading specialists. The mission of the program is to “build and encourage children’s love of books and the reading environment and providing an opportunity for them to practice the full range of communication
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skills.” It also happens to be a great “connection to nature to counter-balance technology. It’s really much more powerful than meets the eye.” Says Klotz. In fact, during Belle’s first year as a R.E.A.D. dog, her trainer recalls a sweet six year-old girl that signed up. At that time, her brother, a toddler of less than two, would come and lay all over Belle while his sister read to both of them. Now, at the tender age of four, the brother himself made it a goal to learn how to read so he could sign up for his own session with Belle. “Kids of all reading levels may sign up to have a private reading session with one of the dogs,” explains Kelley Hadley. “I was surprised to see the little brother’s name in place of his sister’s a few weeks ago. He was so excited to finally get to read to Belle on his own – and he’s only four!” Belle, like all R.E.A.D. dogs, rewards her readers with a treat at the end of each session. Belle’s favorite trick is to put a doggy treat on the edge of her nose and wait for her trainer to count to three. On three, she will toss the treat in the air and catch it in her mouth. The kids love to watch Belle – especially when Kelley counts out of order, “One, two, twenty-seven, sixteen… three!” (Sometimes, though, Belle has been known to cheat!) Lisa Shoop, Children’s Assistant Librarian at the Murray Library, thinks this is a “totally positive experience. Not only do the children love seeing Belle, but even our librarians will come and greet her when she arrives.” She explains the process: “each child must sign up for a session ahead of time. They must be able to read on their own. They will choose a book off the shelves and then sit down and read to Belle for about 12-15 minutes. If they’ve been ‘good readers’ Belle will reward them with a trick.” Many of the trainers will utilize the dog as a
vehicle by which they can ask questions such as “what does this word mean?” or “how do you pronounce this word?” during their sessions. While we don’t have a dog at home, our cat is regularly subjected to spontaneous bouts of reading. And even though she is technically snoozing through most of it, I know that my daughter is still harnessing – and sharing – a love of books with her love of animals. Occasionally, she will even pick out a book she thinks our cat would like to hear (Babymouse by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm is the current series-of-choice).
Learning to read is daunting enough. For many, reading aloud is akin to public speaking as adults: scary. This program is a fantastic way to get your hesitant reader – or speaker – to practice what s/he has learned. Additionally, dogs just see children as children; not ‘slow readers’ or ‘children with disabilities’. The children get one-on-one attention, and the dogs receive, well, a bit of puppy love for the afternoon. If you’d like to learn more about the R.E.A.D. program or how you and your dog can volunteer or help out, visit your local library, or go online to www.therapyanimals. org/R.E.A.D.html.
Good books to share with your dog: Once I Ate a Pie by Patricia Maclachlan (all ages) Wiener Wolf by Jeff Crosby (ages 3 and up) Rrralph by Lois Elhert (ages 3 and up)
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Family Finance By Kimberly Carlson Carla Knipe
Rethinking Your Family’s Financial Future Congratulations! You survived 2012 and all it had to offer: everything from the presidential elections to the impending ‘Fiscal Cliff” doom that was forecasted by politicians and economists alike. You also have survived the housing bubble, job losses, possible medical problems and – even more close to home – the holidays. Here we are, in February, looking at our January (read: post-holiday) credit card bills – while knowing that tax-season is looming ahead – and wondering just how we’re going to make good on our New Year’s economic resolutions. Like many of us, you’ve probably already decided that THIS is the year to get a handle on your finances. You aren’t alone; financial resolutions rank number seven on usa.gov’s website under their “Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions.” Utah is known for its quality of life. In fact, Utah’s “cost of living is well below national levels” according to Utah.gov’s website. We all agree that it is a good place to raise a family. But Utah is also known for having families that are larger than most; the average Utah family has 4 or more children, according to the Census Bureau. And the more children you have the more financial burden you’ve imposed on yourself.
Past So let’s get back to those credit card bills. They aren’t going to go away any time soon, and until you have a handle on your past spending habits and accumulated bills, you aren’t going to be able to get ahead on your present and future. Sit down and take a good look at your finances. See patterns in your spending habits that can be changed and do it. For some, that just sounds overwhelming, but it’s really worth it. Matthew Egnew, CPA and Partner, Director of Tax Services at Hansen, Barnett & Maxwell, P.C. in Salt Lake City, agrees. “My recommendation for families that seem to be struggling to make ends meet but want to start saving … would be first to really get a handle on how they are spending their money and looking for ways to cut back a little.” Start by taking a look at where your money
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has already gone. It may sound elementary, but create a list of your monthly outgoing expenses. And don’t shirk! Include those lattes and ballet lessons. Every bit counts. Once you have a “bottom line” compare that with your actual net income and see what wiggle room you have – if you have any at all.
Present Now that you know what you spend and where, you can truly get a handle on your needs versus your wants. Egnew reminds us: “I have read multiple articles and information regarding people of all income levels that are able to build a solid financial foundation. I think it is important to realize that no matter how much money people make, people tend to spend whatever they make. Without a plan, even people that make lots of money aren’t able to save and struggle making ends meet.” So take another look at your monthly bills. Reevaluate it with a fresh pair of eyes. Does your child need ballet? Can you truly afford both soccer and baseball this year? Be honest with yourself: do you really need that extra latte? Are you actually using that gym membership? Essentially, Egnew explained, the general mindset is that the amount of money you make will make you wealthy. This is a bit of a misconception – or, old-fashioned. “[T]he real answer is not how much they make, it is how much they spend. If we plan our spending correctly anybody can build a solid financial foundation.”
Future Now that you’ve found what you can and can’t do without, and how much that costs, Egnew “recommend[s] starting an emergency savings account first.” The general rule of thumb is to have approximately six monthsworth of income saved up for emergencies. “Once they feel comfortable with how much they have in an emergency savings account, they can start looking at retirement options such as using their employers’ 401k plan or contributing to an IRA plan (either Roth or Traditional).” Egnew recommends taking advantage of employer-matched retirement plans. “This is free money to the employee.”
Children’s Future And what about college? Despite our best efforts, our children won’t stay young forever. In addition to contributing to a retirement plan for yourselves, you should also start putting money aside for your children’s future. One of the best ways is with an education savings plan, or 529 plan. With a 529 plan, your investment grows tax free; with no taxes on the gains and it even provides an initial tax credit. It is considered an investment deferred; with no taxes on the gains when funds are used for qualified higher education expenses at an eligible institution and may even provide tax credits/deductions. It is considered an investment – the same as a401k – and many are FDIC-insured as well. Once again, living in Utah has its perks! The Utah Education Savings Plan (UESP), a
nonprofit state program, governed by the Utah System of Higher Education, has one of only four 529 plans in the nation to receive a Gold rating, according to Morningstar analysts. Lynne Ward, UESP Executive Director explains how the perks of having a UESP account go beyond what you’d expect. She explained that not only is it a great way to invest a bit of extra money now for your children’s education, but anyone can contribute to your children’s accounts. Let me reiterate that one: not only can grandparents, aunts or neighbors contribute –and you, as the account owner, benefit from the gift-tax umbrella —but your own child can contribute! In fact, it’s even a great learning tool. “We have some parents that use the quarterly returns as a tool to help teach fiscallyresponsible habits and show their children how the stock market works.” Ward explains. But what if your child decides not to attend college after all? “If your child decides not to attend college, you may still use the funds to further your own education,” Ward said. Ward also wants the public to know that investing in UESP is for everyone – even if you’re on a fixed income – “We are excited about our 2013 Fast Forward Matching Program. This program is designed to help
families that feel they might not otherwise be able to contribute due to financial restraints.” If you qualify, “UESP will match your college savings money contributions, dollar for dollar, up to $400 per child for four years.” For more information about UESP, or their Fast Forward Matching Program, please visit their website at www.uesp.org.
Conclusion The balance lies in making your past, present
and future all work together to ensure a happy bank account and a secure family. Put your money where your family needs it most. Find out what is most important for your family’s safety and fiscal security and shift funds away from those extra lattes and into a savings account that allows your money to work for you. And, as always, if you have any questions about your finances, ask the experts first! They are there to help you avoid those financial pitfalls before (and after) you step over them.
Helpful Tips for Tax Season With tax season just around the corner, Matt Egnew kindly provided this list of tax credits that benefit families the most that you might not be aware of. Remember, if you have any questions or hesitations, please contact your Certified Public Accountant, Financial Planner or Tax Preparer. The Child Tax Credit: generally $1,000 per child; this credit is partly refundable, allowing families to receive a refund even if they have no tax liability. Education Credits for Tuition Paid: this can be tuition for either the parents or their dependent children. Dependent Care Credit: families with both spouses working may qualify for a tax credit on paying day care bills. Retirement Credit: if a family makes contributions to a retirement, there is a retirement credit available to some families. Earned Income Credit: for lower income families, this is a refundable tax credit for those who qualify.
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Special Needs By Amy Baskin
Keep Your Relationship Strong While Parenting a Special Needs Child So, the kids are all right but how’s your marriage doing? “I’ve had parents of kids with autism in my practice assume their marriage will fail,” says Laura Marshak, a registered psychologist and author of Married with Special Needs Children (Woodbine House). Marshak explores marriage myths and strategies when your kids have special needs.
What are the rates of marriage failure when a child has special needs? There’s an urban legend that 80% of marriages break down when they have a child on the autism spectrum. There is great agreement that this just isn’t true. Research findings (about parents of kids with various disabilities) are contradictory. Some studies show a slightly elevated rate of divorce — especially in the first two years after a child’s birth. But some studies show a lower than average divorce rate.
Should we pay attention to divorce statistics anyway? I don’t think they reflect what really goes on in a marriage. Some couples stay married because they don’t want to solo parent or because of financial insecurity. You could have a marriage that is deadened.
Is the marriage at risk when a child has special needs? It introduces a vulnerability and extra
marriage stressors. If you don’t protect your marriage (or long-term relationship) you become parent partners. This threatens the marriage. You can do a good job for your child but you don’t necessarily do a good job nurturing and protecting your couple relationship.
What are the major stresses on the marriage? Lack of time and financial pressures are issues. Then there are social stresses such as extended family not “getting” the disorder. Often one partner (usually the mother) has to give up her job. It can be stressful relinquishing that role of working outside the home.
What strategies keep a couple relationship strong? • Be a team. Don’t have one expert parent. • Make sure your roles and parenting responsibilities feel fair. That way you’ll avoid stockpiling resentments. • Embrace your parenting differences. Take time to listen and actively reflect back your partner’s views. • Save 20 or 30 minutes EVERY day to connect with your partner. • Ground rules during that connecting time: turn off the TV. Don’t talk about your kids. Minimize complaining about your day. Really listen to each other.
• Don’t expect your partner to be perfect.
What do you think about couples dating and taking trips together? I’m a big fan of that. Some couples say they can’t go out. Could it be they’ve forgotten how to be a couple? You need to relearn this. Schedule in a weekly date. Nurture the part of your relationship that’s outside of parenting.
What if your child’s needs are so involved that you can’t leave them? I know a few couples who really can’t leave their kids. Instead they plan and schedule inhome dates. With creativity, there’s no reason you can’t date your partner.
What are the characteristics of couples that thrive? They have prioritized and protected the marriage. They don’t assume that they have to put 100% of themselves into their children. (I don’t think kids thrive when we put everything into them.) Both partners see each other as more than just parents. They take time to connect each day. They regularly have dates and vacations without the children — without guilt.
Any final advice for couples with special needs kids? Remember you are as important as your child. So is your partner and your marriage. You’re all important to this family. Taking time to be a couple is a healthy thing to do. 16 UTAHFAMILY.COM FEBRUARY 2013
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Special Needs By Jennie Gibson, Utah Parent Center
Preventing Bullying Is Everyone’s Responsibility If you worry that your child might be the target of bullying – or perhaps that your child might bully someone else – you are not alone. According to a survey by the National Crime Prevention Council, as many as 75% of children have been victims of bullying during their school years. Even more disturbing: children with disabilities are two to three times more likely to be bullied than their typical peers.
When is it bullying? In order to prevent bullying, we first need to understand what bullying is. Bullying can be broken down into five categories: 1.
Verbal: teasing, name calling, threats, intimidation, demeaning jokes and gossip.
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Physical: hitting, pushing, hair pulling, biting, unwelcome contact and taking property.
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Social/Emotional: excluding, publicly humiliating, manipulating and emotional aggression.
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Sexual: sexually charged comments, inappropriate glances and contact, lewdness and sexual assault.
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Cyber Bullying: messages or images intended to hurt, intimidate and/or embarrass.
It is important to note that harmful bullying can also occur quietly and covertly, through gossip, nonverbal messages, texting or on the internet.
What are the warning signs? Parents and teachers need to teach children that if a behavior hurts, harms or scares them, it is bullying. Children should receive the message that “bullying is wrong. No one deserves to be bullied, and we are going to do everything we can to stop it.” Parents of children with disabilities need to be especially alert for signs of bullying. Children with mild disabilities – such as ADHD and Asperger’s – are particularly vulnerable. Ask specific questions about friendships and be alert to the signs even if the child does not realize it is bullying. It may take a lot of time
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and patience to help your child share things that might be uncomfortable to talk about, so be persistent. For children who are nonverbal, watch the child’s behavior. If the child suddenly does not want to go into a situation or place that he or she enjoyed before, that can be a sign. You may need to explore how things are going by visiting or by talking to people who are there with your child during the day.
Short- and long-term impacts Some may see bullying as a harmless rite of childhood that everyone experiences. It is difficult to support that view when we examine research about the short- and long-term impacts of bullying. Some of the impacts can include school avoidance and dropout, loss of interest in achievement, decrease in grades and concentration and impacts on physical and mental health.
What can parents do? Recognize that there is not a one-size fits all solution. Your child is an individual and your response to bullying should be individualized to fit your child’s needs, skills and situations.
First step: know the laws and policies. It is important to know the laws and policies that protect children. Utah’s legislature mandated that on or before September 1, 2012, each school board adopt a bullying, cyberbullying, harassment and hazing policy. The policy is available at www.Utah.gov or by following a link from our website, www. utahparentcenter.org/ resources/bullying/. Parents have the right to request a copy of their district or charter school’s policy. Parents can also get involved on a district
level by giving input to their school board or to school personnel. Parents can check to see how bullying might be addressed by the school’s mission statement, code of conduct or student bill of rights. Parents of children with disabilities can address the issue in the child’s individualized education plan (IEP) through the goals and the supports that are provided to the child at their school. Research suggests that the best way to deal with bullying is through comprehensive programs that focus on changing the climate of a school and the social norms of the group. For more information, see www.StopBullying. gov. Here in Utah, many schools are receiving training and coaching about positive behavioral supports which includes bullying prevention.
Second step: keep a record. Document the events and keep an ongoing record or history of your child’s bullying experience. This record will be useful when talking with educators, law enforcement personnel or other individuals who are assisting. Be sure to include the date and time of the event, who was involved, names of witnesses and your child’s account of what happened. Also document your actions, such as communication with professionals, including the date and time, the content of the discussion and all responses and actions taken. You could include photos of a child’s injuries, health care records, and recordings of your child talking about the bullying. You may think you will remember the details later, but it
Preventative measures:
is much easier to refer to a written record than to try to recall specifics later.
Third step: notify the school or adults in charge. The next step is to notify the school or adults where the bullying happened, preferably in writing. For more information on how to write a letter, visit the PACER National Bullying prevention Center at www.pacer.org.
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It is important to help children deal with bullying. Talk with your child. Listen to your child’s story. Believe, and reach out in a way that encourages the child to trust you. Be supportive. Empower your child. Tell the child it is not his or her fault. Be patient. It may be difficult, and your child may need time to open up. Provide information. Educate your child about bullying by providing information at a level that your child can understand. Explore options with your child, and if appropriate, let the child help decide on a course of action. Encourage the child to advocate for himself when appropriate. This will help the child have a sense of control over the situation and reassure him that his opinions are important. For a sample student action plan, contact the Utah parent center or visit the PACER website. Make sure that you protect your child online and report any abuses to the appropriate authorities. Set up rules about your child’s use of technology. For more information, visit the Utah Parent Center’s Bullying e-journal at www.utahparentcenter. org/resources/bullying.
Remember that children who do not have friends are often targets. Helping your child develop a good circle of friends and support can go a long way towards discouraging bullying and harnessing champions for your child. Parents can ask the school if they have hobby groups or a peer-tutoring or a
For more information on this topic, parents of children with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Utah Parent Center by calling 801-272-1051 or visit our website at www. utahparentcenter.org for fact sheets and links to other resources on bullying prevention. For general help with children’s behavior problems, parents are encouraged to attend the 2013 Family Links Conference which is a two-day in-depth seminar with guest presenter, Jo Mascorro. It will be held in Provo on March 8 and 9. Please visit www. utahparentcenter.org for more information.
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Special Needs By Kimberly Carlson
Spectrum Academy Provides an Education Alternative for Kids with Autism One day, before I had children of my own, I remember helping a friend move into her new apartment. Her son was three years old at the time and sitting in the backseat of her car with a bike helmet on and positively engrossed in a blank piece of green construction paper. “Would Joseph like to come inside?” I asked, thinking how hot it was outside and how bored he must be. “Oh no,” my friend replied without hesitation. “He prefers the solitude and safety of the backseat of my car.” He did, too. You see, Joseph was firmly placed within the autistic spectrum and didn’t like the changes going on around him. This was his way of coping with these changes: staying where he was familiar and felt safe. He didn’t speak – nor would he for several more years – and his mom recognized his needs and tried to do the best for him she could at all times – especially during stressful times like moving. As parents, that’s what we always strive for: doing what’s best for our children. But sometimes doing what’s best isn’t necessarily what’s easiest or available to us. It’s in those times that we have to simply reinvent our options, or find ways around the status quo to give our children what we know they need. This is essentially how Spectrum Academy in North Salt Lake came into existence almost a decade ago. A group of parents decided that traditional schools were simply not adequately equipped to handle the needs of their children and struck out on their own to create one that would. Brad Nelson, Director of Finance and Development at Spectrum Academy,
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explains. “There were a group of parents with children on the medium to mediumhigh functioning autism spectrum that felt their children’s needs simply weren’t being met through traditional, public education.” They got together and wrote a charter for a new elementary school that would specialize in teaching children with autism. The charter was accepted by the Department of Education and thus began a school that started off with 150 students. Today, the school is now approximately 500 students – with 400 more on the waiting list to get in – and includes all grades from kindergarten through grade 12. There are two very extraordinary things about this school. Both of which seem, well, positively elementary, but are quite unique. First of all, Spectrum Academy is, and should be, a regular charter school. “We work hard to make the environment as typical as possible, while still accommodating the students’ individualities and needs,” said Nelson. Approximately 70% of their student populous registers as medium to high functioning on the autism spectrum. About 10-12% of their students are in the “severe” range. The rest? Average students; often siblings who aren’t on the spectrum at all but their parents have chosen to have all of their children attending the same school for a variety of reasons. In fact, walking through the halls on a typical Tuesday in April, you would be hard-pressed to discern this school from any other. Kids are greeting each other in the hallways and general kid-chaos ensues outside. “My son absolutely loves this school,” said Lorraine Smith of Taylorsville. Her 15
year-old son Brighton (or BJ as his friends call him) has been attending Spectrum Academy for the past three years. BJ has Asperger’s. “Here he has friends and socializes.” Smith goes on to tell me that “we have been very, very impressed with Spectrum. It’s been a blessing, really. I just couldn’t let my son attend public junior high – that would have been awful.” It’s only upon closer inspection that you will find out that Spectrum Academy has speech, occupational and testing therapists. Or that they have a nurse on staff and teachers that are specially trained to teach children on the spectrum. “We just get it and we understand it. There’s no uphill battle to get the kids what they need in order to learn.” Nelson said with confidence. “We take great pride when a parent comes to us and says that ‘for the first time, my child felt comfortable enough to express himself,’ or ‘for the first time, my child has friends!’” “The best thing about this school is that they are really focused on getting the kids graduated with a diploma and hope for the future. Not just pushing them through school,” said Smith. There are opportunities for children like her son, BJ, to “be on the student board, or homecoming queen – activities that just wouldn’t have happened for socially-challenged children in a regular school setting.” Secondly – and here’s the real surprise – Spectrum Academy is “not costing the state a dime more than a ‘regular’ public school” Nelson declared. Here, children are receiving
individualized attention by professionals tailored to address their individual needs, while still managing to attend a typical classroom setting. Nelson told a story about one student in particular that had trouble with his attention spans. His mother came armed with her usual ‘ready-to-fight-for-her-child’s individual needs’ attitude. She explained that he listens just fine…when there isn’t any other noise/distraction going on around him. Spectrum Academy’s solution? ‘Let’s give him headphones to wear so he will only hear the teacher’s voice and no one else’s while he sits in class.’ His mother was dually relieved that her son’s needs were understood and equally impressed that they had a ready-made solution available. Spectrum Academy is a model of sorts – it is only one of a handful of charter schools across the nation that has included an emphasis on autism in their charter – and Utah parents are taking notice. “I’ve been fighting with my school to get the adequate care my son needs,” says Doe (*name changed per her request.) “We created an IEP [Individualized Education Plan] but it didn’t seem to help. We’ve been on the waiting list for Spectrum for a while now and we really hope we get in this coming year.” IEPs, or Individualized Education Plans, are mandated by federal law. The child must be identified as having a disability and requiring special education and related services. The lndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires certain information be included in the IEP but doesn’t specify how the IEP should look. Therefore, each state, district and school may have a slightly different written plan. For some parents, an IEP has helped immensely. For others, it hasn’t been the golden ticket to a good education they were hoping for. Lorraine Smith would understand this mom’s frustration. “IEPs were a nightmare for us. Trying to get any type of assistance with it was just so frustrating in our public school setting.” Brad Nelson – a father of four and with a grandson at this school – like so many parents in Utah, is hoping that the Board of Education takes note of what Spectrum Academy has been able to accomplish. “We are using the charter school system to fill in the gap that district schools can’t.” While it isn’t a perfect system, it’s nice to know there are more options out there for our children. “We try to be for every child on the autism spectrum; but we are not for every family,” reminds Nelson. “We try to remove the labeling of ‘autism’ here. Instead, we are enabling.”
Giving Students with Autism Tools for Life At Spectrum Academy we understand the unique challenges and amazing potential of students on the Autism Spectrum. Our specialty is working with medium to high functioning students. We have a very small student to teacher ratio giving us the ability to individualize each child’s educational experience. Our staff knows, understands and loves each student for who they are as individuals. We try to create a secure and comfortable learning environment where every student can make life-long friends and acquire the tools they need for a lifetime of success.
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Generations Childcare Options By Wally Greenwell
Caregivers: Needs and Help The physical and financial cost of caregiving The average caregiver in Salt Lake County is a white female between the ages of 50 and 69, has been providing care for at least three years and is more likely to be working full-time than retired. She cares for a parent. She provides love and friendship, shopping, cooking, feeding, transportation, house cleaning and laundry. And, according to a county Aging Services survey of caregivers analyzed and announced this month, she probably provides at least 10 hours of care per week, but may be as much as 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Many of the readers of Utah Family Magazine are caregivers for a parent, spouse or some other friend or relative. Many more watch as their own parents act as caregiver to someone
her kids, she has to start in on the housework she hasn’t had time to do earlier in the day.
Budget Crunch The Sitwells eat out a lot, which, in addition to being unhealthy, takes a huge bite out of the family budget. According to the AARP Public Policy Institute, more than half a million Utahns, who at any given time were caregivers, spent 365 million hours in that service (giving care). The total economic value of those hours exceeded the total Medicaid long-term services and support budget. The economic impact on the caregivers and their families is staggering: estimated by MetLife to average as much as $600,000 per caregiver.
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A Day in the Life of a Caregiver If she were just four years older, MaryAnne Sitwell of Bountiful would fit that profile to a T. One day this past week, MaryAnne sat with her 9 year-old Ryon and 7 year-old Becca, in the cafeteria at the University Medical Center — “My home away from home,” she says — trying to have a bite of lunch at 4:30 p.m. while her 68 year-old mother had intravenous antibiotic therapy for an infection arising from knee-replacement surgery in July. MaryAnne has cut back her work schedule so she can leave at 3 p.m., pick up the kids from school, then pick up her mother from the apartment and head for the hospital. She gets home around 7:30 p.m. to have dinner with her family. Then, instead of spending time with
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The Unhealthy Side-Effect Another side-effect: since her father died two years ago and she had to return to fulltime work while also taking care of her mother, MaryAnne has put on about 50 pounds. Weight gain and attendant health problems are rampant among caregivers, advocates say, and in some cases life-threatening. MaryAnne blames the weight gain on stress and not having time to prepare healthy meals. That’s the norm for the county’s caregivers, too, according to a Salt Lake County Aging Services survey. The survey also showed that an alarming number of people – caregivers – were unaware Aging Services even existed, or of the services they provide. “We do what we can do,” MaryAnne offered. “That’s all we can do.”
Caregivers’ Needs So what do area caregivers need help in? What help are THEY looking for? In 2011, Salt Lake County Aging Services surveyed 1,000 county residents to find out if the agency’s training and resources were meeting the needs of caregivers of all ages. The 33-page survey analyzed their responses.
Services The top five requests for services: 1. Respite opportunities. 2. Help locating services and resources. 3. Home health care. 4. Chore assistance or heavy housekeeping. 5. Care management tips. Education The top five requests for education: 1. Stress management. 2. How to find resources and services. 3. How to navigate family dynamics. 4. How to hire in-home care. 5. Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease. Generations will be focusing on a number of these needs for caregivers in upcoming issues of Utah Family Magazine and here on our website. We’ll be busy building this site out over the next few months; with information, guides, your stories, a travel and leisure section, and how to age optimally – at any age! We’d like to hear your feedback, and what YOU need to help make caring for your loved ones easier. If you, or someone you know, cares for an aging parent or loved one, please: we’d like to hear from you. Visit us often: we’ll have forums and chats, live presentations, and opportunities for you to share your experiences with other caregivers from your area and around the world. Email us at wallygreenwell@yourgenerations. net.
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No-Bored-Kids Check both the calendar day and the ongoing weekly events section 1 Friday National Serpent Day: A day to celebrate our slithery friends. Enjoy serpent-themed crafts, snake encounters and a scavenger hunt throughout the aquarium. Living Planet Aquarium, 725 E. 10600 South, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Scientist In The Spotlight: What is it really like to be a scientist? Meet local researchers and explore current science through hands-on activities and demonstration. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-4 p.m. Kids Gaming: Kids under 12 can come play Wii. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 4-5 p.m. Live To Dance: The University of Utah Department of Ballet presents a unique dance event featuring a lush variety of jazz choreography. Tickets $12/GA, $8/student at www.kingsburyhall.utah.edu. Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Cir., 7:30 p.m.
2 Saturday Preschool Fair: The MOMS Club of Salt Lake City will be holding its annual preschool fair. This is an opportunity for parents to meet with a variety of schools all in one place. This is a free event and open to the public. Info at momsclubslc@gmail.com or visit www. momsclubsaltlakecity.weebly.com. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 10 a.m.noon. Special Needs Sensory Storytime: A unique story time for children with special needs. These story times will be geared to autistic children but any child of any age is welcome. The attendance of a participating adult is required. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Movie Matinee: Enjoy a family friendly movie. Watch Madagascar 3, rated PG. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 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. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. READ Dogs: Read to therapy dogs. Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8041 S. Wood St., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Family Story time En Espanol: Stories and fun for the whole family, presented in Spanish. Historias y diversion para toda la familia, presentado en Espanol. DayRiverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, 11 a.m.-noon. Also at Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 2 p.m. Utah Film Center Movie Screenings: The world of film comes to local audiences 34 UTAHFAMILY.COM FEBRUARY 2013
through free community screenings with the best documentary, independent and dramatic cinema year-round. Watch Tales of the Night, not rated. Recommended for ages 8+. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 11 a.m. Dog Day Afternoons: The City Library and R.E.A.D. offer children the opportunity to 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 at AndersonFoothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 1-2:30 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. Fort 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. FIS Freestyle World Cup: The world’s most prestigious freeski athletic competition outside of the Olympics including aerials, moguls and dual moguls competitions. All events are free to the public. Info at www.deervalley.com. Deer Valley Resort, 2250 Deer Valley Drive South, 2 p.m. The Princess And The Frog: Puppet
show. Sweet Library, 455 F St., 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. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-3 p.m. Winterfest: Experience the wonder and splendor of music and dance as internationally acclaimed BYU performing groups take the stage. Ages 2 and up, no babies please. Sunday dress encouraged. Performed in the Conference Center Theater. Tickets $10 at www.lds.org. Featuring Ballroom Dance Company. Temple Square, 50 W. North Temple, 2 and 7:30 p.m.. Books 2 Movies: A series in partnership with the Park City Film Series. Watch Curious George 2, Follow That Monkey!, rated G. Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., 3-4:30 p.m. Speak Up! Film Screening: Watch films created by refugee and immigrant teens. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., 3:30-5:30 p.m. Anderson-Foothill Chess Club: Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already play and wish you had more people to play with? All ages. AndersonFoothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 4-5 p.m.
Science Of Seuss: Watch and listen to how sound effects are made. See things change color right before your eyes and more. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 4-5 p.m. Live To Dance: The University of Utah Department of Ballet presents a unique dance event featuring a lush variety of jazz choreography. Tickets $12/GA, $8/student at www.kingsburyhall.utah.edu. Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Cir., 7:30 p.m.
4 Monday Make A Valentine: Make a valentine for someone you love. All day. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East. 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. 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 Night Story Time: Enjoy stories, games, songs, crafts and other related activities. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 6-7 p.m. Bill Harley Storytelling Concert:
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No-Bored-Kids Genuine, irreverent, universal, ridiculous and original, Bill Harley is a two-time Grammy award-winning artist who uses song and story to paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of growing up, schooling, and family life. Presented in partnership with the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Free. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8:30 p.m. Monday Fun Night: Songs, crafts and stories for babysitters, parents, grandparents and children of all ages. Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East, 7-8:30 p.m. Valentine Craft: For families. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m. The Princess And The Frog: Puppet show. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 7-8 p.m.
5 Tuesday Storytime Station: Stories, songs and activities for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Free tickets available 15 min. before starting times. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Baby And Me Story time: Rhymes, books, music and fun. Newborn to 2 yrs. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 11:15-11:45 a.m. Preschool Story time: Stories, songs and fun activities. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 1:15-1:45 p.m. Wii Gaming: Play Wii Sports and other Wii games at the library. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Library Explorers: Explore a new topic each month through books and fun handson activities. Ages 5-7. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 4:15-5 p.m. Phun With Physics: A duo of geniuses from the University of Utah’s Department of Physics and Astronomy makes physics more fun with hands-on demonstrations using everyday things. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Pokemon/Bakugan Club: Play Pokemon, Bakugan, LEGOs, whatever. Bring your own game pieces. 8 yrs. and older, please. Kids under 12 yrs. old must be with a caring adult. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 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., 7-7:45 p.m. Teen Valentine Craft: Make a creepycute Valentine for the one you love. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8 p.m. Utah Film Center Movie Screenings: The world of film comes to local audiences 36 UTAHFAMILY.COM FEBRUARY 2013
through free community screenings with the best documentary, independent and dramatic cinema year-round. Watch Camp 14, Total Control Zone, not rated. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 7 p.m.
6 Wednesday Cuddle Time: Songs, nursery rhymes and fun times in a story time 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. story time followed by 15-min. playtime. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Storytime Station: Stories, songs and activities for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Free tickets available 15 min. before starting times. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Comedy Magic: Award-winning comedy magician Al has performed in 25 countries around the world and on over 100 television shows. Now see him live at the library. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 6-6:45 p.m. Anthropology Film Series: One of three films that each take the theme of family in different directions to present the complexity of the bonds that hold us together. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 7-8 p.m.
7 Thursday Science Of Seuss: Watch and listen to how sound effects are made. See things change color right before your eyes and more. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-5 p.m. The Amazing Wesleydini: You won’t believe your eyes as kid magician Wesley Barton performs wondrous feats of magic sure to impress magic lovers of all ages. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 4 p.m. After-School Adventures: Bring all the kids for a fun, educational, quality experience. Classes designed for grades 1-6. Perfect for siblings or friends. Registration $15, $10 for each additional sibling. Snack and materials included. Location and class theme at www. thanksgivingpoint.org. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 4-6 p.m. Winter Fun For Teens: Enjoy fun winter activities. Ages 10-17. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 7-8 p.m. Bed Time Story Time: Stories, songs, activities and a treat. Feel free to wear your pajamas. Ages 3-8 with a caring adult. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 7-7:45 p.m.
8 Friday Story time Ten-A-Thon: The Main Library is celebrating its tenth anniversary with ten story times. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 9:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Teen Movie Matinee: Teens watch their favorite movies on the library big screen. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 1-3
p.m. Elephant And Piggie Friday Fun: A funfilled hour of stories, games and fun all inspired by our favorite characters. Ages 6-11. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 3:30-4:30 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. Kinect With Dungeons And Dragons: Play one of the most popular role-playing games out there. No experience required. Don’t like D&D? Play on the Kinect. Teens. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., 4-5:30 p.m.
Guided Bird Walk: With little vegetation to hide them, winter is a great time to watch for birds. Join park staff on a guided bird tour. Info at 801-721-9569. Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, 10 a.m. Bald Eagle Day: The refuge will offer eagle-viewing guides, maps to other eagle locations and eagle education. Willard Bay State Park, 900 W. 650 North #A, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Special Needs Sensory Story Time: A unique story time for children with special needs. These story times will be geared to autistic children but any child of any age is welcome. The attendance of a participating adult is required. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:30-11:30 a.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 yrs. or older to stay without an adult. Pre-registration required. $30/person. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 6-10 p.m.
Friendship Bracelets: Make a friendship bracelet for your best bud. Ages 11-18. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:30 a.m.-noon.
Anti-Valentine’s Day Lock-In: Celebrate your hatred of Valentine’s Day by smashing candy, crafting with black hearts and watching an anti-Valentine’s Day movie. A signed permission slip is required to attend. Ages 11-18. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6:30-9 p.m.
Ring Around The Rose: Repertory Dance Theatre’s wiggle-friendly series of performances for children and families that explores the magical world of the arts, including dance, theatre, music and storytelling. This month presented by SpyHop. Watch and participate in filmmaking first hand. Rose Wagner Center, 138 W. 300 South, 11 a.m.
Astronomy Program, Life Of A Star: Learn about some of the many wonders of the night sky including the stages of a star. Then bundle up and head outside to find examples of those things in the cold winter sky. Dress to spend time outside. Meet in the visitor center. Park entrance fees apply. Info at 801-721-9569. Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, 7 p.m. Kevin Bluemel, Pianist: Part of the Midvale Arts Council free concert series. Midvale Performing Arts Center, 695 W. Center, 7:30 p.m. Winterfest Experience the wonder and splendor of music and dance as internationally acclaimed BYU performing groups take the stage. Ages 2 and up, no babies please. Sunday dress encouraged. Performed in the Conference Center Theater. Tickets $10 at www.lds.org. Featuring Young Ambassadors. Temple Square, 50 W. North Temple, 7:30 p.m.
9 Saturday 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. This month, Animal Families. Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, 300 Wakara Way, 1011:30 a.m.
Valentine’s Day Story Time: Enjoy favorite Valentine’s Day stories, refreshments and crafts. Barnes and Noble South Towne Marketplace, 10180 S. State St., 11 a.m.
READ Dogs: Read to therapy dogs. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 11 a.m.-noon. Culture Crafts: Kids ages 6-12 are invited to learn about a country, its culture, facts, fables, and folklore, and make a fun craft. Registration required by calling 801-5948623. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 11 a.m.-noon. The Pajama Monster: Puppet show. Young Glenwood Haggins doesn’t want to give up his beloved onesies for the new, big boy pajamas. Little does mom know, these pajamas turn him into a monster. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 11 a.m. Magician Mike Hamilton: Celebrate the Main Library’s 10th birthday party with Magician Mike and his Magic with a Message. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 11 a.m.-noon. Erik Olsen Book Signing: Meet this local, young readers author as he signs copies of his series Flin’s Destiny. Barnes and Noble West Jordan, 7157 Plaza Center Dr., 11 a.m. Sun Party: Explore the closest star with special telescopes that allow for safe viewing of the sun. Provided by the Salt Lake Astronomical Society. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, noon4 p.m. Meet The Birds: Learn more about birds
of prey and what HawkWatch International is doing to protect them and our shared environment. Included in museum admission. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, noon-2 p.m. Felt Valentines Workshop Make a fuzzy felt valentine for that special someone. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 1-3 p.m. Second Saturday Crafts: Craft-time fun. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 2-3 p.m. Valentine Making: Kids of all ages are invited to make a unique, homemade valentine for someone special. AndersonFoothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 2-3 p.m.; Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 2-3 p.m.; SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 2-3 p.m.; Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East, 2-3 p.m.; Sweet Library, 455 F St., 2-3 p.m.; Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, 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. 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 p.m. Chinese New Year: Ring in the Chinese New Year with a lion dance, music, children’s activities, and other cultural events. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 2-6 p.m. Winterfest: Experience the wonder and splendor of music and dance as internationally acclaimed BYU performing groups take the stage. Ages 2 and up, no babies please. Sunday dress encouraged. Performed in the Conference Center Theater. Tickets $10 at www.lds.org. Featuring Young Ambassadors. Temple Square, 50 W. North Temple, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament: Come and play Yu-Gi-Oh for fun and card trading. Ages 12-18. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Doll Tea Party: Enjoy refreshments, crafts and stories. Kids can bring a favorite doll or teddy bear. Space limited. Call 801-
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StoryTime Station: Stories, songs and activities for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Free tickets available 15 min. before starting times. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Kearns Anime Club: Learn, watch, discuss and enjoy anime and manga. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3-4:30 p.m.
Baby And Me Story Time: Rhymes, books, music and fun. Newborn to 2 yrs. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Boss The Reading Dog: Read your favorite stories to Boss, a certified reading dog. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Preschool Story time: Stories, songs and fun activities. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 1:15-1:45 p.m.
Murray Concert Band: Part of the Murray Community Art Pass. Free. Murray High School, 5440 S. State St., 7:30 p.m.
Tales With Tau: Kids ages 5-9 may read with Abbey Lynn, a therapy dog. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4-5 p.m. High School Book Club: Book discussion for students grades 9-12. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 4-5 p.m. Junior High Book Club: Book club for grades 7-9. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 4-5 p.m.
After-School Adventures: Bring all the kids for a fun, educational, quality experience. Classes designed for grades 1st-6th. Perfect for siblings or friends. Registration $15, $10 for each additional sibling. Snack and materials included. Location and class theme at www. thanksgivingpoint.org. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 4-6 p.m.
No Girls Allowed: Snakes, snails and underwear tales. Worms, squirms and other fun stuff just for boys ages 7-11. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 6-7 p.m.
No Girls Allowed: Snakes, snails and underwear tales. Worms, squirms and other fun stuff just for boys ages 7-11. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 4:15-5 p.m. Also at South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 7-8 p.m. Registration is required online, in person or by calling 801-944-7634.
Family Movie Night: Free. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 6-8 p.m.; Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6-8:30 p.m.; Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Once Upon A Fractured Fairytale: All the fairytales are mixed up. Presented by the City Library’s Wizgiggle Puppets. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 4:305:30 p.m.
Synkofa, Jazz At The Library: The three-piece band plays roots music with a gypsy flair, carrying listeners to the misty Irish Highlands, the hot jazz clubs of 1950s Paris, the stone cathedrals of the Renaissance, the porch steps of Appalachia, and beyond. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Teen Craft Night: Make a fun craft. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 6-8 p.m.
Science Of Seuss: Watch and listen to how sound effects are made. See things change color right before your eyes and more. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 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.
Birds Of Prey: Come face to face with some of the most awe-inspiring creatures on earth. Live birds of prey will be shared during the entire program. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 7-8 p.m. Monday Nights At The Library: Bring the whole family for shows, movies, crafts and more. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 7-8:30 p.m.
Great Reads For Girls: Girls ages 7-12 with a caring adult are invited for lively discussions, activities, friendships and fun. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 7-8 p.m.
Books With Charm: Book discussions and make a charm. Ages 10-13. West
Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-7:55 p.m. Bilingual 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. Utah Film Center Movie Screenings: The world of film comes to local audiences through free community screenings with the best documentary, independent and dramatic cinema year-round. Watch Bones of Turkana, not rated. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 7 p.m.
13 Wednesday Cuddle Time: Songs, nursery rhymes and fun times in a story time 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. story time followed by 15-min. play time. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Story Time Break Free Play: Break from regular story time with free play time. Play with toys and puppets or enjoy a coloring sheet. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Story Time Station: Stories, songs and activities for children ages 2-5 with an adult. Free tickets available 15 min. before starting times. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. No Girls Allowed: Snakes, snails and underwear tales. Worms, squirms and other fun stuff just for boys ages 7-11. 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. 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, 4-5 p.m. Valentine’s Mini Comic Zine Making Workshop: Pour your heart out on the page, whether it’s tales of romance or
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heartbreak, in this zine-making workshop. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 5-7 p.m. Teen Anime Club: Preview new anime episodes, share your artwork and discuss manga and anime with other teens. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., 6:45-8:30 p.m. Amigos Y Libros: Spanish/English fun with stories, songs and more. Vengamos por diversiones en Espanol y Ingles con cuentos, canciones y mas. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 7-7:40 p.m. Anthropology Film Series: One of three films that each take the theme of family in different directions to present the complexity of the bonds that hold us together. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 7-8 p.m.
14 Thursday Story time Break Free Play: Break from regular story time with free play time. Play with toys and puppets or enjoy a coloring sheet. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. After School Club: A program for school aged children. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-5 p.m. No Girls Allowed: Snakes, snails and underwear tales. Worms, squirms and other fun stuff just for boys ages 7-11. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 4-4:45 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. DayRiverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, 4-5 p.m. Tales With Tau: Read to a therapy animal. Grades K-6. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., 4-5 p.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. Amigos Y Libros: Spanish/English fun with stories, songs and more. Vengamos por diversiones en Espanol y Ingles con cuentos, canciones y mas. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8 p.m. Teen Anime Club: Preview new anime episodes, share your artwork and discuss manga and anime with other teens. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 7-8:30 p.m.
15 Friday Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Drop off your stuffed animal, doll or other toy at the library for a fun sleepover just for them. Come back the next morning to pick up your furry friend and see proof of all the fun they had. Drop off anytime during regular library hours. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South. Library Iditarod: Bundle up and get ready 38 UTAHFAMILY.COM FEBRUARY 2013
to race. There will be a variety of snowy adventures outside so wear gloves, coat and boots. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Scientist In The Spotlight: What is it really like to be a scientist? Meet local researchers and explore current science through hands-on activities and demonstration. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-4 p.m. No Girls Allowed: Snakes, snails and underwear tales. Worms, squirms and other fun stuff just for boys ages 7-11. Registration is required online, in person or by calling 801-944-7634. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 3-4 p.m.; Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 4-5 p.m.; Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 4-5 p.m.; Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 4-4:45 p.m. Teen V-Day Celebrations: Celebrate a day late with fun games that revolve completely around candy. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 3-5 p.m. No Girls Allowed: An hour of non-stop, gut-wrenching laughter and fun for boys ages 7-12. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 4-5 p.m. Science Of Seuss: Watch and listen to how sound effects are made. See things change color right before your eyes and more. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 4-5 p.m. Winterfest: Experience the wonder and splendor of music and dance as internationally acclaimed BYU performing groups take the stage. Ages 2 and up, no babies please. Sunday dress encouraged. Performed in the Conference Center Theater. Tickets $10 at www.lds.org. Featuring Living Legends. Temple Square, 50 W. North Temple, 7:30 p.m.
16 Saturday Scout Saturdays: Help fill requirements for scouting badges. 9 a.m. is native and invasive plants and animals, 10 a.m. is conservation, and 11 a.m. is venomous reptiles. $5/scout. 801-621-7595 for more info and to register groups of 5 or more. Class minimum of 5 required to hold class. Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., 9 a.m. Movie Matinee: Enjoy a family friendly movie. Watch The Odd Life of Timothy Green, rated PG. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sensory School Age Fun: Special needs program for older children and teens. Siblings welcome. Parental attendance required. Ages 6-18. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Science Of Seuss: Watch and listen to how sound effects are made. See things change color right before your eyes and more. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 11 a.m.-noon. Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory: Families play a life-size board game of
the classic children’s book. Registration required. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 11 a.m.-noon. Third Saturdays: Free activities for families. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 1-4 p.m. Read With A Cat: Children have the opportunity to practice reading with a fuzzy friend in a positive, non-threatening environment. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 1-3 p.m. Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament: Come and play Yu-Gi-Oh for fun and card trading. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 2-5 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. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 2-3 p.m. Candy Experiments Demo: Make giant gummi worms, turn M&Ms into dazzling comets, grow candy crystals, and turn cotton candy into slime. Author Loralee Leavitt will give a candy experiment presentation, provide scientific explanations, and sign her new book, Candy Experiments. The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, 2 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. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, 2-3 p.m. Winterfest: Experience the wonder and splendor of music and dance as internationally acclaimed BYU performing groups take the stage. Ages 2 and up, no babies please. Sunday dress encouraged. Performed in the Conference Center Theater. Tickets $10 at www.lds.org. Featuring Men’s Chorus. Temple Square, 50 W. North Temple, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Teen Movie Matinee: Teens watch their favorite movies on the library big screen. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 3-5:30 p.m. Tyler Anime Club: Fun activities and Japanese culture. Ages 12-17. Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8041 S. Wood St., 3-4:30 p.m. Anderson-Foothill Chess Club: Do you want to learn how to play chess? Do you already play and wish you had more people to play with? All ages. AndersonFoothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 4-5 p.m. Death By Chocolate Fun And Games: Get the chance to eat and win chocolate. Games, quizzes and more all featuring chocolate. Ages 12+ only. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., 4-5 p.m. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party: Bring your valentine to this grand celebration with activities, games and fun in Mad Hatter fashion. Tickets $10/member child or parent, $15/non-member or $40/member
family. Get tickets in advance at www. treehousemuseum.org or call 801-3949663. Treehouse Children’s Museum, 347 22nd St., 6-8 p.m. Intergalactic Nemesis, Book Two: An extraordinary mix of radio drama, comic book-style drawings and utter escapism. Tickets start at $20 with children 16 and under half price. Call 435-655-3114. Eccles Center in Park City, 1750 Kearns Blvd., 7:30 p.m.
17 Sunday Kids Club: A great opportunity for your child to learn in a fun, interactive setting. The South Towne Center teamed up with National Geographic Kids to create activities and games that focus on discovery through play. Details at www. mallkidsclub.com/southtownecenter. This month is a polar party. South Towne Center, 10450 S. State St., 10 a.m. Guided Bird Walk: With little vegetation to hide them, winter is a great time to watch for birds. Join park staff on a guided bird tour. Info at 801-721-9569. Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, 10 a.m.
18 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. Family Art Night: A free, fun and educational evening for family members of all ages to experience art. Tour the gallery, talk to artists about current exhibits and do a hands-on art activity you can take home. Light refreshments will be served. Bountiful Davis Arts Center, 745 S. Main St., 7-8:30 p.m.
19 Tuesday Preschool Discovery Days: Preschool programs are designed for kids ages 3-5. $5/child-adult pair, $4/members. Registration required by calling 801-6217595. Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. The Princess And The Frog: Puppet show. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Drop-In Craft: Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8041 S. Wood St., 2-7 p.m. Learn To Stagefight: Teens learn from a professional. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3-4 p.m. Wii Gaming: Play Wii Sports and other Wii games at the library. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No Girls Allowed: Snakes, snails and underwear tales. Worms, squirms and other fun stuff just for boys ages 7-11. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Teen Gaming Night: All teens are invited for a fun night of gaming. Treats provided. Ages 11-18. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950
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West, 6-8 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Wonderful books to read and discuss. Girls 8-12 with caring adult. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 7-8 p.m. Also at Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 7-8 p.m. Teen Book Club: Book discussion, treats and games. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 7-8 p.m. Murray And Cottonwood High School Choirs: Part of the Murray Community Art Pass. Free. Murray High School, 5440 S. State St., 7 p.m. Science Of Seuss: Watch and listen to how sound effects are made. See things change color right before your eyes and more. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 7-8 p.m. Banff Mountain Film Festival: Three nights of outdoor films featuring hiking, skiing, kayaking and some of the most spectacular views you can imagine. Tickets $9. Children under 6 not admitted. Info at www.kingsburyhall.utah.edu. Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Cir., 7 p.m. Utah Film Center Movie Screenings: The world of film comes to local audiences through free community screenings with the best documentary, independent and dramatic cinema year-round. Watch Love During Wartime, not rated. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 7 p.m.
20 Wednesday Kidz Club: A different focus each time. This month: Global Games. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 4-5 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Wonderful books to read and discuss. Girls 8-12 with caring adult. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 7-8 p.m. Also at Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 7-8 p.m. American Girl Club: Join in discussing all things American Girl. Bring a friend, your doll and have fun. Barnes and Noble West Jordan, 7157 Plaza Center Dr., 7 p.m. Anthropology Film Series: One of three films that each take the theme of family in different directions to present the complexity of the bonds that hold us together. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 7-8 p.m. Banff Mountain Film Festival: Three nights of outdoor films featuring hiking, skiing, kayaking and some of the most spectacular views you can imagine. Tickets $9. Children under 6 not admitted. Info at www.kingsburyhall.utah.edu. Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Cir., 7 p.m. Can’t Take It With You: A Murray High School play as part of the Murray Community Art Pass. Tickets $5/GA, $4/ students in advance, $6/door. Murray High School, 5440 S. State St., 7 p.m.
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child to learn in a fun, interactive setting. The South Towne Center teamed up with National Geographic Kids to create activities and games that focus on discovery through play. Details at www. mallkidsclub.com/southtownecenter. South Towne Center, 10450 S. State St., 10-11 a.m. No Girls Allowed: Snakes, snails and underwear tales. Worms, squirms and other fun stuff just for boys ages 7-11. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-5 p.m. Kids Create: Create and construct beyond your wildest imagination. Grades K-6. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 4-5 p.m. After-School Adventures: Bring all the kids for a fun, educational, quality experience. Classes designed for grades 1st-6th. Perfect for siblings or friends. Registration $15, $10 for each additional sibling. Snack and materials included. Location and class theme at www. thanksgivingpoint.org. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 4-6 p.m. Terrific Thursday: You may not know this, but Thursdays are terrific! For ages 6-10. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 4:15-5 p.m. Teen Movie Night: Fun movies for teens. Watch, Hotel Transylvania, rated PG. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 6-8 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.; Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 7-8 p.m.; Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 7-8 p.m.; Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 7-8 p.m.; West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 7-8 p.m. Banff Mountain Film Festival: Three nights of outdoor films featuring hiking, skiing, kayaking and some of the most spectacular views you can imagine. Tickets $9. Children under 6 not admitted. Info at www.kingsburyhall.utah.edu. Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Cir., 7 p.m. Can’t Take It With You: A Murray High School play as part of the Murray Community Art Pass. Tickets $5/GA, $4/ students in advance, $6/door. Murray High School, 5440 S. State St., 7 p.m.
22 Friday Science Of Seuss: Watch and listen to how sound effects are made. See things change color right before your eyes and more. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 3-4 p.m. Teen Measure Your Love Read-In: Bring your pillows, blankets and your books and enjoy a few hours of reading. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 3-5 p.m. Family Story time: Stories to bring the whole family together. Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East, 4 p.m.
Dinosaurs And Crocodiles: See fossil and cast skull, claw and skeleton specimens of numerous crocodiles and dinosaurs. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 4-5 p.m. Watch A Book, Read A Movie: Watch a great movie that came from a book. Permission slips must be signed by a parent. Watch Dark Knight Rises, rated PG-13. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 6:30-9 p.m. Can’t Take It With You: A Murray High School play as part of the Murray Community Art Pass. Tickets $5/GA, $4/ students in advance, $6/door. Murray High School, 5440 S. State St., 7 p.m.
23 Saturday Free Scout Day At Tracy Aviary: Free admission for anyone wearing a scout uniform plus many special activities. Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Polar Bear Whiteout: Celebrate International Polar Bear Day by dressing in all white. Learn about polar bears and what you can do to help them. Make a fun craft that will help conserve energy. Special keeper talk at 1:15 p.m. Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Science Of Seuss: Watch and listen to how sound effects are made. See things change color right before your eyes and more. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 11 a.m.-noon. Also at Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 2-3 p.m. Rockin’ Wildlife: With a layering of snow on the ground, winter is a great time to discover some of the secrets of wildlife by learning about and studying their tracks. Meet in the visitors’ center. Park entrance fees apply. Info at 801-721-9569. Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, 11 a.m.-noon. Ranch Tours With Curator: Guided tours at the Fielding Garr Ranch. See the entire ranch site from the original ranch house, shearing barns and corrals. Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sun Party: Explore the closest star with special telescopes that allow for safe viewing of the sun. Provided by the Salt Lake Astronomical Society. Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, noon4 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.
25 Monday Sprint U.S. Snowboarding & Freeskiing Grand Prix: Check out the world’s best male and female snowboardcross and skicross riders. Free to the public at the
finish line, with a lift ticket required to access the competition using the chairlifts. Details at www.canyonsresort.com. Canyons Resort, 4000 Canyons Resort Dr. Kearns Anime Club: Learn, watch, discuss and enjoy anime and manga. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 3-4:30 p.m. Teen Writing Club: Practice your writing skills, learn new techniques, read what other teen writers are working on, and hear helpful comments about your own writing. Grades 7-12. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 4-5 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. Fun Flicks: It’s movie night. Draper Library, 1136 E. Pioneer Rd., 7-8:30 p.m. Science Of Seuss: Watch and listen to how sound effects are made. See things change color right before your eyes and more. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 7-8 p.m. Monday Nights At The Library: Bring the whole family for shows, movies, crafts and more. West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 7-8:30 p.m. Can’t Take It With You: A Murray High School play as part of the Murray Community Art Pass. Tickets $5/GA, $4/ students in advance, $6/door. Murray High School, 5440 S. State St., 7 p.m.
26 Tuesday Sprint U.S. Snowboarding & Freeskiing Grand Prix: Check out the world’s best male and female snowboardcross and skicross riders. Free to the public at the finish line, with a lift ticket required to access the competition using the chairlifts. Details at www.canyonsresort.com. Canyons Resort, 4000 Canyons Resort Dr. Discovery Hour: Enjoy fun activities and crafts. Ages 6-8. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4-5 p.m. Once Upon A Fractured Fairytale: All the fairytales are mixed up. Presented by the City Library’s Wizgiggle Puppets. DayRiverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, 4-5 p.m. Children’s Book Club, Grade 1-2: Lead by certified teachers. Registration is $40. Book purchase not required. Sign up at the front desk or call 801-484-9100. The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, 4:30 p.m. Terrific Tuesday: Enjoy an evening of exciting family fun activities including arts and crafts, guest speakers, movies, games, demonstrations and more. Free. Details at www.galecenter.org. Gale Center, 10300 S. Beckstead Ln., 6 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 at West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 7-8 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, 7-8:15 p.m. 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. Fort Union Blvd., 7-8 p.m. Night-Time Story Time: Ages 2-5. Registration required. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 7-7:45 p.m. Utah Film Center Movie Screenings: The world of film comes to local audiences through free community screenings with the best documentary, independent and dramatic cinema year-round. Watch The Waiting Room, not rated. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 7 p.m.
27 Wednesday Sprint U.S. Snowboarding & Freeskiing Grand Prix: Check out the world’s best male and female snowboardcross and skicross riders. Free to the public at the finish line, with a lift ticket required to access the competition using the chairlifts. Details at www.canyonsresort.com. Canyons Resort, 4000 Canyons Resort Dr. Become A Knit Wit: Amaze your friends with a hat or scarf that you knitted yourself. Columbus Library, 2530 S. 500 East, 3:305:30 p.m. No Girls Allowed: An hour of non-stop, gut-wrenching laughter and fun for boys ages 7-12. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 4-5 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, 4-6 p.m. Children’s Book Club, Grade 3-4: Lead by certified teachers. Registration is $40. Book purchase not required. Sign up at the front desk or call 801-484-9100. The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, 4:30 p.m. Great Reads For Girls: Wonderful books to read and discuss. Girls 8-12 with caring adult. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 7-8 p.m. Also at Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., 7-8 p.m.
28 Thursday Sprint U.S. Snowboarding & Freeskiing Grand Prix: Check out the world’s best male and female snowboardcross and skicross riders. Free to the public at the finish line, with a lift ticket required to access the competition using the chairlifts. Details at www.canyonsresort.com. Canyons Resort, 4000 Canyons Resort Dr. 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, 10:3011 a.m. Kids’ Afternoon At The Movies: Kids can enjoy a movie on the big screen. Treats will be provided. Feel free to bring a pillow and a blanket. Watch Thunderstruck, rated PG. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 4-6 p.m. Beehive Book Club: Come for a short story time each month with Utah’s Beehive Book nominees and vote for your favorites. Those who attend five club story times are eligible for the end-of-year party in May. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 4-5 p.m. Tales With Tau: Read to a therapy animal. Grades K-6. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., 4-5 p.m. Once Upon A Fractured Fairytale: All the fairytales are mixed up. Presented by the City Library’s Wizgiggle Puppets. Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East, 4-5 p.m. Children’s Book Club, Grade 5-6: Lead by certified teachers. Registration is $40. Book purchase not required. Sign up at the front desk or call 801-484-9100. The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, 4:30 p.m. American Girl Club: Join in discussing all things American Girl. Bring a friend, your doll and have fun. Barnes and Noble South Towne Marketplace, 10180 S. State St., 7 p.m. Teen Indoor Snowball War Game Night: An evening of winter games and food, including indoor snowball war. No registration required. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 7-8 p.m.
Ongoing Mondays Baby And Me Story time: Rhymes, books, music and fun. Newborn to 2 yrs.. Except Feb. 18. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. On Track To Reading: Get ready to read. Especially for the Museum’s youngest visitors, this popular reading-readiness program engages toddlers and preschoolaged kids and their grown-ups in stories, songs, crafts and more. Admission discounted to $3/kids age 1-5 and $1/ adults 18+. Treehouse Children’s Museum, 347 22nd St., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Marvelous Monday: Books, finger-plays, poetry, music and fun. Kids of all ages and a participating adult. Except Feb. 18. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
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Book Baby: Story time for the youngest crowd. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 11 a.m. Also at Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, 11 a.m. Baby & Me: This story time is for infants up to 18 mos. of age, with one caring adult per child. Except Feb. 18. Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., 3:30-4 p.m. Community Food Co-op Of Utah: The Co-op provides a unique opportunity to place an order for your fresh produce directly from our local food producers. Place one standard bi-monthly order, or as much as you like, as often as you like. No long lines, no grocery store hassle. The package is ready to be picked up at the location you choose, and you usually check out within minutes. Runs yearround. Community Food Co-op of Utah, 1726 S. 700 West, 3:30-6:30 p.m. 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. Family Night On The Farm: Visit the animals, enjoy farm activities, and take home a craft. $5/person, members free. Thanksgiving Point, 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, 5-7 p.m. Family Game Night: Enjoy an evening with your family and friends with board, card and party games. Great for all ages. Fongo Bongo Games, 1751 W. 12600 South, 6-9 p.m. Monday Night Family Night: See and touch some of the coolest reptiles on the planet. Watch an animal feeding at 7 p.m. $5/age 13 and up, $3/seniors 65+ and ages 3-12, free/2 and under. Scales & Tails, 3584 S. 1950 West #13, 6 p.m.
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Tuesdays Book Baby: Story time for the youngest crowd. Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 10:15 a.m. Toddler Time: Stories, finger-plays, songs and a playtime. Ages 6 mos.-2 1/2 yrs. Except Feb. 12-14. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Drop-In Story Time: Stories, songs and fun. Open to all children. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
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Gotta Move: An active program for young children combining music and movement with a story break. All ages welcome. Except Feb. 18. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., 10:30-11 a.m.
Be A Bookworm Story Time: Books, finger-plays, poetry, music and a fun craft. Preschoolers and a participating adult. No registration required. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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Book Baby: Books, songs, finger-plays and fun for babies from birth to age 2. Except Feb. 18. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Stop In For Stories: Fun stories and a craft for children 2-7. No registration required. Except Feb. 19-28. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10:30-11 a.m.
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No-Bored-Kids Baby, Toddler And Me: Story, songs, finger-plays and a short playtime for your baby up to 2 yrs. Parent or caregiver must accompany children. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Preschool Story Time: Stories, songs, poetry and lots of action. Ages 3 1/2-5, parents must be in the building. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 10:30-11:15 a.m. Toddler Story Time: Stories, songs, poetry and lots of action for kids up to age 3 1/2 with a parent. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 10:30-11 a.m. Preschool Story Time: Story time fun for ages 3 1/2 to 5. Parents are always welcome at story time, but most children will be ready to enjoy story time on their own. Registration required. Except Feb. 5. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Preschool Story Time: Stories and merriment for preschoolers. AndersonFoothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 11 a.m.; Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, 11 a.m.; SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 4 p.m. Pottery Barn Book Club: Weekly story time for all ages. Members receive an official Book Club Card and will receive a special gift after attending five story times. Pottery Barn Kids, 602 E. 500 South, 11-11:30 a.m. Time For Tots: Become a master storyteller and develop your child’s critical thinking skills during this Motheread/ Fatheread half hour session. Motheread/ Fatheread is a nationally recognized literacy program. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Story time Fun: Stories, activities and crafts geared toward preschoolers, but all children are welcome. Calvin S. Smith Library, 810 E. 3300 South, 11-11:45 a.m. Tuesday Story Time: A fun story time for children. Barnes and Noble Sugar House, 1104 E. 2100 South, 11 a.m. Tales For Tots: A fun story time 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. Drop-In Story Time: Stories, songs and fun. Ages 2-6. Special Valentine’s Day story time Feb. 12-14. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 11-11:30 a.m. Wiggle Worms: An interactive program of stories, songs and action rhymes for infants up to 2 1/2 yrs. of age. No registration required. Except Feb. 19-28. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Preschool Story Time: For children ages 3-6 yrs. with a caregiver. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 1:30-2 p.m. 42 UTAHFAMILY.COM FEBRUARY 2013
Wednesdays Book Baby: Story time for the youngest crowd. Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East, 10 a.m.; Sweet Library, 455 F St., 10 a.m.; SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 11 a.m.; Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 4 p.m. Preschool Story Time: Stories and merriment for preschoolers. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 10 a.m.; Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East, 11 a.m. 4th Wed., Spanish-English.; Sweet Library, 455 F St., 11 a.m. Baby & Me: This story time is for infants up to 18 mos. of age, with one caring adult per child. Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., 10-10:30 a.m. Toddler Time Story Time: Stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children ages 1-3. Child must be accompanied by a caring adult willing to participate. Except Feb. 13 and 14. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 10:10, 10:50 and 11:30 a.m. Drop-In Story Time: Stories, songs and fun for children ages 2-5. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Toddler Story Time: Wiggles, rhymes and wonderful stories to captivate your toddler. 18 mos.-3 1/2 yrs.. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Toddler Time: Stories, finger-plays, songs and a playtime. Ages 6 mos.-2 1/2 yrs. Except Feb. 12-14. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. A To Z Story Time: A story time perfect for preschool aged children. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. Alphabetters Drop-In Story Time: Designed for preschoolers and prereaders ages 4-5. Features stories, songs, rhymes, a simple craft or activity and lots of fun. Children must be accompanied by a caring adult willing to participate. Except Feb. 13 and 14. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Preschool Story time: Stories, songs and fun activities. Kearns Library, 5350 S. 4220 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Also at West Valley Library, 2880 W. 3650 South, 11:15-11:45 a.m. Drop-In Story Time: Stories, songs and fun. Open to all children. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Stop In For Stories: Fun stories and a craft for children 2-7. No registration required. Except Feb. 19-28. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Baby, Toddler And Me: Story, songs, finger-plays and a short playtime for your baby up to 2 yrs. Parent or caregiver must accompany children. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Drop-In Preschool Story Time: Stories,
music, activities and crafts. Ages 3-5. Ruth Vine Tyler Library, 8041 S. Wood St., 10:30-11 a.m. Story time For Everyone: Stories, songs and fun for all ages. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., 10:30-11 a.m. Preschool Story Time: Stories, songs and fun activities for ages 4-5. Registration required. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Preschool Power Play: Engage your child’s imagination with the power of play. Enjoy an open play session with other children, fun toys and activities. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Preschool Story Time: For children ages 3-6 yrs. with a caregiver. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 11 a.m.-noon. Wonderful Wednesday Story Time: A fun story time for children. Barnes and Noble South Towne Marketplace, 10180 S. State St., 11 a.m. Creative Kids: Children will explore their inner artist through creative work with a variety of materials, including paint, clay and glue. Ages 2-5. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tales For Tots: A fun story time 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. Book And Bird: In the visitors’ center education space hear a special story and come nose-to-beak meeting a feathered friend from the book. Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, 11 a.m. Drop-In Story Time: Stories, songs and fun. Ages 2-6. Special Valentine’s Day story time Feb. 12-14. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 11-11:30 a.m. Wiggle Worms: An interactive program of stories, songs and action rhymes for infants up to 2 1/2 yrs. of age. No registration required. Except Feb. 19-28. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Preschool Story Time: Story time fun for ages 3 1/2 to 5. Parents are always welcome at story time, but most children will be ready to enjoy story time on their own. Registration required. Except Feb. 6. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., 1:30-2:30 p.m. Teen Gaming Hour: Video and board games for teens. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 1:45-3 p.m. Wild Wednesdays: Every Wednesday, learn about a different animal. Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., 3:45 p.m. After School Club: A program for school aged children. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday Crafts: For kids of all ages
and their families. Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, 4 p.m. Wednesday Crafts: For kids of all ages and their families. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 4 p.m. Camp Read: A story time for kindergartners and first graders. Come for an hour of early reading fun with puppet shows, act-out stories, create your own books and enjoy art and music. Registration required. Except Feb. 6. Whitmore Library, 2197 E. Fort Union Blvd., 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.
Thursdays Preschool Story Time: For children ages 3-6 yrs. with a caregiver. Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., 10-10:30 a.m. Also at Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 11 a.m.-noon. Preschool Story Time: Stories and merriment for preschoolers. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 10 a.m. Also at Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 11 a.m. Toddler Time Story Time: Stories, songs, rhymes and lots of fun for children ages 1-3. Child must be accompanied by a caring adult willing to participate. Except Feb. 13 and 14. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 10:10, 10:50 and 11:30 a.m. Wee Ones Rhyme Time: Playtime with a story, songs and finger-plays. Up to age 2. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 10:15 a.m. Book Baby: Story time for the youngest crowd. Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East, 10:15 a.m. Also at SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 11 a.m. Toddler Story Time: Wiggles, rhymes and wonderful stories to captivate your toddler. 18 mos.-3 1/2 yrs. Holladay Library, 2150 Murray Holladay Rd., 10:15-10:45 a.m. Toddler Time: Stories, finger-plays, songs and a playtime. Ages 6 mos.-2 1/2 yrs. Except Feb. 12-14. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Alphabetters Drop-In Story Time: Designed for preschoolers and prereaders ages 4-5. Features stories, songs, rhymes, a simple craft or activity and lots of fun. Children must be accompanied by a caring adult willing to participate. Except Feb. 13 and 14. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Baby Bookworm: Nursery rhymes, finger plays and fun with books. For babies up to 24 mos.. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Preschool Story Time: Stories, songs and fun activities. Kearns Library, 5350 S.
4220 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Toddler Story Time: Stories and fun activities for ages 2-3. Magna Library, 2675 S. 8950 West, 10:30 a.m. Stop In For Stories: Fun stories and a craft for children 2-7. No registration required. Except Feb. 19-28. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10:30-11 a.m. Baby, Toddler And Me: Story, songs, finger-plays and a short playtime for your baby up to 2 yrs. Parent or caregiver must accompany children. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 10:30-11 a.m. Preschool Story Time: Stories, songs, poetry and lots of action. Ages 3 1/2-5, parents must be in the building. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 10:30-11:15 a.m.
directly from our local food producers. Place one standard bi-monthly order, or as much as you like, as often as you like. No long lines, no grocery store hassle. The package is ready to be picked up at the location you choose, and you usually check out within minutes. Runs yearround. Community Food Co-op of Utah, 1726 S. 700 West, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Herriman Chess Club: All ages and abilities welcome. Children under 12 need to be with an adult. Herriman Library, 5380 W. Herriman Main St., 4-6 p.m. Family Bilingual Story time/Hora Del Cuento Bilingue: Stories, songs and games in Spanish and English. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 7 p.m.
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Toddler Story Time: Stories, songs, poetry and lots of action for kids up to age 3 1/2 with a parent. Millcreek Library, 2250 Evergreen Ave., 10:30-11 a.m.
Stop In For Stories: Fun stories and a craft for children 2-7. No registration required. Except Feb. 19-28. Murray Library, 166 E. 5300 South, 10:30-11 a.m.
Toddler Time: Stories, songs and fun for all. Ages 0-3. Sandy Library, 10100 Petunia Way, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Preschool Story Time: Stories and merriment for preschoolers. Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West, 11 a.m.
Toddler Time: Stories, songs and activities for ages 2-4. Adult must accompany children. West Jordan Library, 1825 W. 8030 South, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Amazing Me: Children will participate in a variety of health, safety and self-esteem building activities. Ages 3-7. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Toddler Time: For children ages 18 mos. to 3 yrs. with a caregiver. Park City Library, 1255 Park Ave., 11-11:30 a.m. Little Scientist: Children are encouraged to ask questions about nature and to seek answers through collecting things, counting and measuring, making observations and experimenting. Ages 2-5. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Story Time At King’s English: Listen to stories, meet new friends and have fun. The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, 11 a.m. Drop-In Story Time: Stories, songs and fun. Ages 2-6. Special Valentine’s Day story time Feb. 12-14. Riverton Library, 12877 S. 1830 West, 11-11:30 a.m. Drop-In Story Time: Stories, songs and fun for children ages 2-5. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Toddler Time: Songs, finger-plays and more for ages 18 mos. to 4 yrs.. Hunter Library, 4740 W. 4100 South, 11:15-11:45 a.m. Preschool Story Time: For children ages 3-6 yrs. with a caregiver. Taylorsville Library, 4870 S. 2700 West, 11:30 a.m.noon. A To Z Story Time: A story time perfect for preschool aged children. South Jordan Library, 10673 S. Redwood Rd., 1:30-2 p.m. Community Food Co-op Of Utah: The Co-op provides a unique opportunity to place an order for your fresh produce
Saturdays Saturday Safari: See and touch some of the coolest reptiles on the planet. $5/age 13 and up, $3/seniors 65+ and ages 3-12, free/2 and under. Scales & Tails, 3584 S. 1950 West #13, 10 a.m.-noon. Saturday Story Time: Fun weekly stories and activities. Barnes and Noble West Jordan, 7157 Plaza Center Dr., 11 a.m.; Barnes and Noble Ft. Union, 7119 S. 1300 East, 11 a.m.; Barnes and Noble Sugar House, 1104 E. 2100 South, 11 a.m. Studio 444: Little ones, older children and parents create masterpieces of art together using a wide variety of media in this half-hour workshop. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free Crafts For Kids: Children can make fun and free crafts. Every week a different theme. Visit Lakeshorelearning.com for additional info. Lakeshore Learning, 5480 S. 900 East, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Story time At King’s English: Listen to stories, meet new friends and have fun. The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, 11 a.m.
Story Time At King’s English: Listen to stories, meet new friends and have fun. The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, 11 a.m.
CSI Workshop: Become a CSI discovery agent. In this half-hour workshop, agents uncover the mysteries of the world by finding evidence, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Friday Afternoon Movies: Enjoy a different children’s film each Friday. SLC Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 3 p.m.
Children’s Book Readings: JouJou staff members will read a selected children’s book. JouJou, 555 S. Main St., noon.
Studio 444: Little ones, older children and parents create masterpieces of art together using a wide variety of media in this half-hour workshop. Recommended for ages 4 and older. Discovery Gateway, 444 W. 100 South, 4 p.m.
Highlights Of The Collection: The tour of the best of the museum lasts about 30 min.. Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr., 1:30 p.m.
Friday Fun For Kids At The King’s: Enjoy a special story time for kids ages 3-8. A fun activity and snack are included. Registration and a $5 fee are required, Call 801-484-9100. The King’s English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, 4-4:50 p.m. Alphabet Soup: This popular program focuses on a different letter of the alphabet each week with a recipe for family literacy that includes stories and songs, theater, art, science, history, vocabulary development, and more. $3/child and $1/ adult after 6 p.m. Treehouse Children’s Museum, 347 22nd St., 6-8 p.m. Sorcerer’s Apprentice: Made famous by Walt Disney’s animated feature film Fantasia. However, the story is based on a German poem written in 1797. The story follows the young apprentice and the lessons he learns about obedience and powers of nature. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Tickets $14 at www.tctheatre. org. The Children’s Theatre, 3605 S. State St., 7 p.m.
Movie Matinee: Enjoy a family friendly movie. Bingham Creek Library, 4834 W. 9000 South, 2-4 p.m. Through Feb. 23. Family Story Time En Espanol: Stories and fun for the whole family, presented in Spanish. Historias y diversion para toda la familia, presentado en Espanol. DayRiverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North, 2 p.m. Community Food Co-op Of Utah: The Co-op provides a unique opportunity to place an order for your fresh produce directly from our local food producers. Runs year-round. Community Food Co-op of Utah, 1726 S. 700 West, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Other Ongoing Amazon Adventure: A delightful, intimate experience with some of the Amazon Basin’s most adventurous and engaging flyers. $3/person. Limited to 8 people per feeding. Encounter times run approximately 15 min. See www. tracyaviary.org for schedule. Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South. Winter Wednesdays: Enjoy free
admission to the Aviary every Wednesday. $1 per person still applies for conservation contribution on Winter Wednesdays. Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South. Valentine’s Day Letter-Writing Station: Kids create a Valentine for a special friend or loved one. Provide an address and they’ll mail it for you for free. All day. Pottery Barn Kids, 602 E. 500 South. Cinderella: Presented by Ballet West. Complete with a heart-stopping musical score by Sergei Prokofiev, this classic fairytale is filled with romance and comedy, mesmerizing dance, and hilarious fun for the entire family. Tickets start at $18 at www.arttix.org. Capitol Theater, 50 W. 200 South. Shrek The Musical: A story of a swampdwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Based on the Oscar-winning film that started it all. Capitol Theater, 50 W. 200 South. Steel Magnolia: Tickets $7/GA, $5/ seniors and children 3-12, $25/family pass. Midvale Performing Arts Center, 695 W. Center. Performing Dance Company Spring Season: The University of Utah Modern Dance Department’s professional company. Tickets $12/GA, $8/student. Schedule at www.kingsburyhall.utah.edu. Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Cir. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Soar with the car that rattles, swims and flies as the whimsical adventures of Caractacus Potts, his darling children and the truly, Truly Scrumptious live on the magical stage. Tickets $18/kids, $28/adults at www.hct. org. Hale Center Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Dr. Pelican Encounter: Stand side by side with a keeper and feed a flock of magnificent pelicans for just $3. Limited to 10 people per feeding. Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South, 10:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. RAMPed Up Art: A drop-in art workshop. Tues.-Fri. 3-5 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Treehouse Children’s Museum, 347 22nd St., 3 p.m. Step On Stage: An exciting drop-in theater workshop featuring hands-on interactive experiences in the performing arts. Included in regular admission price. Tues.-Fri. 4 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Treehouse Children’s Museum, 347 22nd St., 4 p.m. Big The Musical: The classic 1988 motion picture fantasy bursts onto the stage in this unforgettable theatrical experience. Tickets $10 at www.empresstheatre.com. Hale Center Theatre, 3333 S. Decker Lake Dr., 7:30 p.m. Four Weddings And An Elvis: Presented by the Sandy Arts Guild. A hilarious and heart-warming romantic comedy. Ticket and schedule info at www.sandyarts.com. Sandy City Hall, 10000 Centennial Pkwy, 7:30 p.m. FEBRUARY 2013 UTAHFAMILY.COM 43
Places To Party By Andrea Moore
Explore Fitness and Fun with Your Birthday Karate Kids Kids go home happy and tired after this unique party experience
As I write this, I’m looking out my window at the snow blowing in all directions and wondering if I will be able to wait out the next few months of winter. My fingers and toes would like to begin to defrost. It’s because of the snow and cold that parents are fortunate to have places like Bobby Lawrence Karate for hosting their children’s birthday parties, although it’s really a great place all year round. Jeff Vincent, Owner and Head Instructor at Bobby Lawrence Karate, opened his studio in February of 1996. His passion is apparent as he talks about his business. “Teaching life-long skills like: confidence, respect, discipline, goal setting and concentration is so rewarding! I love to see the transformation in a student” he says, “from the first day they come in to that moment they earn their black belt.” He loves working with kids and does a great job providing a quality and fun birthday party for boys and girls ages 4 and up. “Every kid loves to come in and bring their friends here for a great martial arts lesson along with some fun games,” says Vincent. He treats the birthday kid with something special as he lets them cut their cake with a samurai sword, with the help of an instructor, of course. “We let all birthday kids wear a black belt for the day and break a board in front of all their friends.” The birthday party includes “a martial arts lesson that allows any kid to participate. We entertain them with games, obstacle 44 UTAHFAMILY.COM FEBRUARY 2013
courses, relays and more,” explains Vincent. You may bring in food and show up early to decorate the studio if you wish, although decorations and food are not included in the party fee. If your child is already into martial arts, it may be obvious to hold your child’s next birthday at the studio. However, it’s not just for kids who are already taking classes. “We cater the party to fit all ages and levels,” says Vincent. “You will be totally impressed with the level of professionalism and the ability of the instructors working so well with the kids. Kids are drawn to the positive energy the instructors have.” It’s true, boys are more likely to want their party at a martial arts place, but girls should not be counted out, either. Vincent says “girls that have come are so pumped up and excited by the time they leave, they want more. What kid doesn’t like having fun, kicking bags, being challenged and laughing with their friends? This is perfect for both boys and girls.” Bailey Butler has been taking classes at this studio for 9 years and loves both the regular instruction and the parties. “Karate parties are fun and unique,” says Butler. “The games are fun for all ages and the instructors can be compared to a best friend. Never a dull moment at a karate party.” A birthday party at Bobby Lawrence Karate is not just fun, but the kids are learning valuable skills at the same time. “[It’s] not just blocking, punching and kicking” explains Vincent, “but respect, concentration, self-control, and more! You don’t get that kind of experience from any other birthday party.” As the snow continues to fall, I realize we are very lucky to have Bobby Lawrence Karate to take our kids to be active and throw great parties. Now, let’s just hope this winter isn’t too long as I would like to start feeling my toes again. Bobby Lawrence Karate 8949 S. 2700 West in West Jordan 801-567-9476 12447 S. Crossing Dr. in Riverton 801-302-0804 www.blkstudios.com
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