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September 2017

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Effie Yeaw Nature Fest to be held Oct. 8

ffie Yeaw’s largest family event of the year, NatureFest, promotes science and nature education and is an excellent opportunity to learn more about local organizations that support our community. Held Oct. 8 at Effie Yeaw Nature Center, this family-friendly event includes live animal shows, kids activities, demonstrations, guided nature hikes, and food. This year’s line-up of exhibitors and animals shows will be a huge hit! We hope you’ll join us once again for live animal presentations on the main stage and close up visits with the Nature Center’s own ambassador animals at Critter Corner, plus many more creatures of all shapes and sizes. Not to mention, demonstrations, exhibits, activities for kids and families, and guided hikes through the nature preserve. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

From frogs to fly-fishing, and from bats to native basket-weaving, this event truly has something of interest for everyone! Come out and spend the day on the wild side with us!

Admission Prices Adults - $5 Kids 12 and under FREE And FREE parking

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A close look into Chinese ghost stories By Akshaj Mehta 7th grade

ave you ever experienced spine tingles after reading ghost stories? I want to share that China has very scary ghost stories. Ancient Chinese culture took the idea of the presence of ghosts very seriously. In modern day China, as well, the people believe, they can be harmed by ghosts. According to ancient Chinese culture, there were two parts of the soul The Po and the Hun. The Po is the Yin aspect and Hun is the Yang aspect. The Po was associated with the darkness, earth and the water. The Hun was associated with light fire and heavens and showed intelligence and reason. These two parts of the soul worked together. The Hun (reason) governed the Po (instinct), but the Hun needed the Po in order to survive. These two parts of the soul worked together to make life possible for a person, but spirits could return if proper burial rituals were not done. Stories of haunted houses, haunting relatives or ghosts appearing to strangers needing help are all examples of Po hauntings. The Hun hauntings on the other hand, are different because Hun is not attached to the body. Possessed people, appearing as though they are still alive or taking revenge are examples of Hun hauntings. There are many types of ghosts. A dangerous one is the water ghost called Shui Gui. It comes if someone drowned in water and died or if someone’s body was not discovered or burial was not done properly. The Shui Gui lures people to the water and drowns them. Another type of ghost is the Hungry ghost. It has been famous out of all the ghosts since Buddhism came to China after First Century. These ghost spirits come, when someone has been too greedy and ungrateful. They are mostly showed as big bellies with small mouths and small necks. These spirits come and ask people for food. In the end, I just want to say that Halloween is coming up soon, don’t get too spooked before then. Sources: Newsela

Ms. Diana’s Music Class performed classic Chinese standards at Belle Cooledge Library By Monica Stark editor@valcomnews.com

With a double harp, a flute and multiple zithers, students of “Diana’s Music Class” performed Chinese classical standards to a room of Belle Cooledge Library patrons on Thursday, Aug. 3. Students Zora, Sara, Tiffany Kong, Jolyn Kong and Zack are among eight young students in Ms. Diana Tang’s Music Class. On the double harp, Diana performed the “Song of Prairie”, which describes the happy life of people; Zara performed two pieces on the double harp“Jasmine Flowers” which depicts the beauty of jasmine and “Little Girl Harvests the Mushrooms”, a song that describes a happy country girl in her spare time; Tiffany also performed two songs on the double harp: the “Boat of Taiwu lake” which is about people who enjoy their summer time by rowing a boat in Taiwu lake and she performed “Fishing Boat”, a song that paints the portrait of a happy fisherman who has a great catch of fish.

On the flute, Zack performed the “Golden Peacock Light Dance”, a song describing a happy bird dancing wildly. Finally, on the zither, the students along with teacher Diana performed the “Sheep Herd Song”, which describes the Shaolin temple monks practicing Kung Fu and are trained to be hard workers with the strengths of endurance, respect and self-determination; and the class also performed the “Strong Men Song’ which depicts the characters of strong men in lion dance movements. (Team members in lion dance must balance their body as well as their minds. Lion dance is an excellent training for a person to balance the the physical and mental aspects of one’s self. Ms. Diana teachers students of all ages. Besides children, there are four adults who take her class. Some of them work for hospitals and play music for their patients so they can heal faster. The class can be seen performing holiday performances at downtown churches on Thanksgiving Day and on Christmas. She is accepting students. For information, call Mike Tang at 402-3838.

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Make it yourself!

Dinosaur Feet Craft

Dinosaur Eggs Craft

ry this Dinosaur Feet Craft with the kids - they are fun to make and fun to “stomp” with! You could also make more than one set and have dinosaur races...

arah says: My boys love nothing better than fossil hunting on the beach. Although they don’t find many fossils, large pebbles that they call dinosaur eggs often end up in my hand bag! So here is a dinosaur egg craft idea...

You will need: Thick card (an old box is ideal), Paint, Ribbon Instructions: Cut two large dinosaur feet from card. Paint the feet and leave to dry. Make two holes in each foot, a little bit further apart than the width of your own feet. Thread some ribbon through the holes, knotting underneath and leaving a loop above. The loop should be just big enough to slip your foot in. Thread a longer piece of ribbon through again knotting underneath. This second loop should reach up to your waist. Slip your feet into the small loops and, holding the loops at waist height to help you control the feet, practice your dinosaur stomp! Why not make a few sets and have races?

Dinosaur Bones

magine how excited your children would be to discover some real dinosaur bones! Well, now they can have a go at making their own crafty version!

You will need: Large pebble, Acrylic paints Instructions: These pebbles look a bit more ‘dinosaur egg-ish with some acrylic paint. Why not paint a few and make a nest in your garden? Dig a small pit and fill with leaves and your eggs, cover with some leaves to keep your eggs safe. If you wanted your eggs indoors, fill a pie-tray with some leaves and your eggs. Look at some pictures of dinosaur nests and you will often see the eggs arranged in a circle. Children can be fascinated by fossils, and this is a way you can learn about them by making your own. We have other “fossil” ideas below, too... Imagine how excited your children would be to discover some real Dinosaur Bones! Well, now they can have a go at making their own crafty version! Our dinosaur door hanger or bookmark are made in exactly the same way, and they are sure to prove a hit with crafty dinosaur fans!

Dinosaur Door Hanger or Bookmark

ur dinosaur door hanger or bookmark are made in exactly the same way, and they are sure to prove a hit with crafty dinosaur fans!

You will need: Thick card (old cardboard boxes), PVA glue, White tissue paper (we used toilet tissue, kitchen roll would work too)

You will need: Templates (https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/ dinosaur-door-hanger-or-bookmark), Green craft foam or card, Glue, Pens or stickers to decorate

Instructions: Cut out a skull shape and dinosaur bones from the card. Mix water and PVA in equal parts. Scrunch tissue paper into balls and press onto the bones. Leave to dry. Why not make a complete skeleton, and hide the bones for a fun party game? If you made lots of bones you could write points on the back to make it even more interesting!

Instructions: Cut out the template either directly onto green card or onto card that you can use as a template to cut the pieces from foam. Cut the pieces out. Glue the tail to the smaller body piece. Glue the larger body on top. Finish off with the neck on top. When the glue is dry, decorate with pens or stickers.

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Faces and Places:

8th Annual

Sacramento Banana Festival Photos by Stephen Crowley

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he Banana Festival, held on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13 at William Land Park, featured delicious foods from the Caribbean, Central America, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Africa and Pacific Rim cultures, as well as traditional festival foods, live entertainment including ethnic dancers; R&B, jazz, country and rock performers; fashion show; interactive hula hoop and hip hop stations; healthy cooking demos and culinary art for kids and families; crowd participation Zumba; community line dance and salsa lessons; arts and culture displays, crafts bazaar and vendor fair. Kid-friendly activities included arts and crafts, face-painting, storytelling, banana split-eating contest, bounce houses and inflatables, carnival rides and more.

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Disney Cruise Line offers Wonderful Family Cruise Experiences By Carmel L. Mooney

ifferent types of cruise experiences abound but Disney Cruise Line offers a “Wonder-ful” appeal for Disney-loving families that is much more than just kid stuff. Much like the Disney Magic, its sister ship, the Disney Wonder boasts 11 decks and comfortably accommodates 2700 passengers. Nearly a thousand cast and crew members cater to the guests on the Wonder’s exotic Mexican Riviera voyage. For Disney- Loving Families, a magical Disney cruise experience starts the moment you board this or any other spectacular vessel from the World Cruise Center in San Pedro, California, just a short ride from LAX. What makes the Disney Wonder, and any Disney cruise so magical is their approach to offering activities, dining, and even serene and quiet places, while offering world class entertainment for all ages and lifestyles.

Disney Wonder’s Captain Thor says, “Our ships are unique in that we target couples, elderly, and families. Parents can get away and relax in our many adultsonly areas. As people have become more familiar with our product, we see really wide demographics now.” When we were recently cruising on the Disney Wonder, my husband and I found it “Wonderful” to be able to escape from the busyness and activities, and yes, even the kids, to simply enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the adults-only pool. Other relaxing adult areas were easy to find. Many fellow cruisers were enjoying multi generational cruising as there was plenty of fun for everyone from infant to grandparent. Of course the kids were enamored by all the non stop Disney magic tailored to the younger crowd including on board games, parties, Pirate themed events, art classes, dance parties, movies and more.

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We found fine dining in Palo, a lovely Italian style restaurant serving exquisite cuisine, a welcome respite from family-friendly offerings, as this is an adults-only option as well. With its elegant Venetian glass and inlaid wood paneling, this romantic spot offers 270 degree sweeping panoramic views of the sea. Floor to ceiling windows and a circular layout afford a unique dining experience. A back-lit bar and open kitchen add to the ambiance. Chef Stephan says, “The galley is open and we love to interact with the guests.” Numerous lounges and coffee bars with specialty coffee drinks and magazines also allowed us some quiet down time as did the Spa and Fitness Center which both are reserved for grown ups. Adults-only comedy, art shows, and performances were peppered throughout the itinerary too. While on board we met many other couples who also enjoyed these more mature aspects as well as a well-rounded array of activities that all generations could engage in together. While onboard, several different TV and music trivia games drew mostly adult participants, as did golfing tournaments, ping pong tournaments and cooking and ice sculpting demonstrations. The adults-only sand artist’s show was not only

captivating but showcased marvelous art and talent. The guest juggler on our ship was nothing less than astounding and an adults only show was offered. The wait-staff in all of the beautifully themed dining rooms were some of the best we have ever encountered on any ship or cruise line. Each night we were rotated to variously themed dining venues where the same wait-staff followed us from place to place. This proved excellent for several reasons. The wait-staff knew all our preferences by the second night and were always a step ahead with preferred beverages and sides. The various dining rooms with spectacular effects, imagery, music, décor, and themes kept things interesting, entertaining, and upbeat. The kids absolutely loved the Imagineer live action dining rooms and kids fare. There were even themed dinner for the kids as well as other themed meals offered throughout the sailing. Disney’s onboard world class shows are magnificent. As Jeffrey Mouton, the Dance Captain of the Wonder’s dance crew of 25 says, “We do five Broadway-style shows for our guests on each sailing. Disney’s world famous attention to detail and quality shines through from the costumes and lighting to the effects. Some of the effects we have are award-winning and make the audience literally

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gasp. The production value is amazing and all steps and costumes are different in each production show. We are also the only cruise line that can show first run movies onboard in our movie theater.” It was evident that all ages loved the Pirate Deck Party and fireworks display which is a highlight of every sailing. The entire ship becomes Pirate-themed all night starting at dinner with the waiters and music right up to the dance party on deck and finishing with the fireworks show right off the ship’s deck which was truly fantastic. Ports of Call for the Mexican Riviera sailing are Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas which both offer a myriad of romantic activities for mom and dad while kids have endless, fun, age appropriate activities and excursions or there is the option of the entire family enjoying a private Disney island or many other shore excursions. Snorkeling, sport fishing, shopping, tours, zip-lining, ocean kayaking and dolphin experiences are just a few of the countless options that are family friendly depending on the age of the children. Secluded beaches abound at both stops. As if this were not enough, many guests choose to go from one Disney venue to another by leaving the Disney Wonder cruise when it returns back to the World Cruising Center, to then visit Disneyland or California Adventure, just a short drive away. For those families who truly love Disney, this is the most “Wonder”-ous way to enjoy all things Disney. Do keep in mind that all Disney ships and itineraries do change so offerings change frequently. It is very easy to go online and customize your particular trip based on the type of ship and amenities you seek as well as the itinerary and ports of all. We have enjoyed numerous cruise lines and multiple sailings with Disney and while each and every ship and sailing offer differing types of cruises, you will surely love any sailing you choose on any Disney ship. https://disneycruise.disney. go.com/

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THE BOOK REPORT

Books by Local Authors By Susan L. Roberts

he Greater Sacramento area hosts a number of children’s book authors. This column shares books from five authors on subjects that range from silly to educational to dealing with grief. Look for local authors at book signings, public libraries, or visit their webpages to learn more about local activities.

A Cat is Better, by Linda Joy Singleton, illustrated by Jorge Martin (Little Bee Books, Ages 3-8) Readers meet ‘confident’ cat at the pet store when a young boy picks him up. Cat knows he is the most perfect pet and gives the boy permission to take him home. But wait! The boy is getting a dog, too?! The cat knows this is a big mistake. Readers will laugh as the cat points out all his attributes and all the dog’s foibles, while insisting he is the perfect pet. But lo, readers will also see the side of the cat that makes mistakes and concessions. A well balanced, tongue-in-cheek funny story asserting cats are better than dogs. The Hawk of the Castle, a Story of Medieval Falconry, by Danna Smith, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline (Candlewick Press, ages 4-8) This exquisitely illustrated book shares a tale of falconry set in the medieval days. Author Danna Smith was trained on falconry as a child, and provides an exciting, insightful experience of hunting with falcons. With easy to understand rhyme, repetition and illustrations, the APRIL 2017 • CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide

youngest readers can follow the basic story. Readers learn how falcons are trained. They learn how the birds are lifted into flight, how they soar above the castle, and how they capture their prey. As young readers are ready to know more, each page provides explanations of terms, equipment and insights about falcons. A generous afterward includes many more historical and current details about the sport. Sea Otter Heroes, The Predators that Saved an Ecosystem, by Patricia Newman (Millbrook Press, ages 6-11) Why is the Elkhorn Slough, an estuary, where freshwater mixes with ocean water, contain abundant meadows of seagrass, whereas nearly every other estuary on the Pacific coast does not? This book tells the story of a scientist who wondered why and studied the phenomenon until he knew.  With generous photos, charts, graphs, and ‘clues’, author Patricia Newman keeps readers curious and turning the pages, while she discusses each hypothesis the scientist made and discarded during his research. In clear, age-appropriate language, Newman invites readers to do their own thinking. She shows them how much it works to reach the “aha” moment and how much more meticulous work it takes to prove a hypothesis. The book discusses how the findings are applied to other environments. It also includes a section that invites readers to rethink their relationship with wildlife. Sea Otter Heroes is an excellent introduction to science, scientific method, and environmental studies. The science was performed off Monterey Bay,

California. Reviewers Choice The Memory Box, A Book about Grief, by Joanna Rowland, illustrated by Thea Baker (Sparkhouse Family, ages 3-8) A book to help a child coping with a death; inspired when the author’s family was coping with two separate deaths. The story opens with a child losing a balloon, then smoothly transitions into how that compares with losing a person. It addresses, “Does love die?” as well as the fear many have that they’ll forget the person who died. Thinking of activities once shared, the story seamlessly moves into creating a memory box. As the child recalls old dreams and as she does those things she and the person gone had once dreamed of doing, she creates new memories. The book ends gently with, “You’ll always be with me…” and “… I’ll never forget.” Dogs at War, Military Canine Heroes, by Connie Goldsmith (Twenty-First Century Books, ages 13-17) Geared for junior high and high school readers, Dogs at War contains dozens of war dog stories, as well as how dogs are selected and trained, how they use their nose, and how they are adopted when retired. Beginning with one of the first dog handler teams used in Iraq, the book includes stories from wartimes since World War I. Readers

will learn how the dog’s nose compares to a human nose and how a dog’s nose works to sniff out even faint odors. They estimate each dog saves 200-250 lives. The book shares the close bonds formed between the dog and its handler. Generous quotes, stories, and photos from dog handlers, trainers, and veterinarians make this a riveting book, difficult to put down.

Susan L. Roberts (www.Books4theCuriousChild.com) lives in Sacramento, CA where she reads dozens of picture books each month and reviews the best to help parents and teachers find books that will inspire and develop a child’s curiosity, their dreams, and passion for reading. 7

Who wrote that? KIDLIT CREATORS WHO MAKE KIDS WANT TO READ An interview with with Samantha Berger

Who Wrote That? is a monthly column that profiles talented authors and illustrators who are bringing children’s books to life. This month’s author is the ever-fun Samantha Berger. Bitsy: Let’s start with “Two truths and a lie.” samantha: How about six truths and a lie? I’ve worked at Nickelodeon for over a decade. I speak fluent Pig Latin. I sometimes go by the name Martha T. Ottersley. I love rescuing and rehoming dogs. I narrate audio books and voice cartoons. I’m incredibly graceful and was once a prima ballerina. Bk: I was going to say Martha T. Ottersley, but will have to go with prima ballerina. sB: Ahh, too easy. I’m so not graceful! I mean, there might be a piece of sushi rice permanently wedged in my keyboard. (Also, if I’m bring honest, my Pig Latin is rusty at best.) Bk: Martha T. Ottersley? sB: Nicknames are fun! They feel like a special bond and a secret wink between the nicknamer and the nicknamee. With samantha Berger, you can do a lot… sam, sammy, sammyBee, Yam, Yamsters, Mandibelle, Manfa, Flimflamfla, Mofamfa, Manfred - Wonder Dog, and Bergé. Bk: One of your latest books, written with Martha Brockenbrough, is Back to School with Bigfoot. Did you nickname him? sB: I have called Bigfoot Biggie Talls, The Notorious B-I-G, Harry Hairington, Furgus, Hair-ye Hair-ye, MC Legend, ‘squatch-watch, and shorty. Bk: How fun to have Bigfoot as your main character! sB: I invent stories about monsters, and monsters with underpants, giant mythical legends, sloths who go to music festivals, and otters with a lot of attitude. I write cartoons about Pegasus and unicorn as best friends, magic

By Bitsy Kemper

fairies who bake cookies, and the secret lives of babies. Bk: You must have had a creative upbringing! sB: Whatever was going on in our home and in our lives (and at times it was a lot!), books were always our savior. We had a room in our house that we called The Library, and it was always a safe haven. It was wall-towall, floor-to-ceiling, top-tobottom BOOks! We were the luckiest kids in the world to have it. Bk: What a great memory. sB: It’s an incredible thing about reading books together - those words and pictures become part of your earliest and most primal memories. You can read it 20 years later and still hear the voice and vocal inflection of the person who read it to you. They become part of your cellular memory, part of your DNA. Books stay with you forever. Bk: Is that why you became an author? sB: Books have the power to inspire smiles, to bring laughter, to gather voices together to share, and to become a part of our beings. I knew that one day, I wanted to do that, and make books, too. Bk: Did you go to college for writing? sB: I went to Temple university to study English and writing (and Latin, not even Pig Latin!). But it wasn’t the degree that mattered as much as sitting down and creating work every day. Bk: What was your big break? sB: The legendary children’s book creators Arnold Adoff and Virginia Hamilton took the time to look at my work. They told me it was strong and that “I had the soul of a child.” I’ll always be eternally grateful for that. They put my work into the hands of many editors, some of whom I am friends and colleagues with to this day.

One of those people, a kind and generous soul Claudia Cohl, was at scholastic. she decided to hire me, based on what she thought I was capable of. This taught me a lifelong lesson I live by to this day--all it takes is one person to believe in you. Believe in someone. Bk: If you were to title your autobiography it would be… sB: “Commit, Commit, Commit -- How to do Everything With All Your Heart (or as Big Daddy kane once said, “Ain’t No Half steppin)” or “karaokaaaaaaaaaaaay?!” Bk: Haha. You are definitely “the creative type!” sB: A whole lotta people, for a whole lotta my life, have asked me why I create, and the real truly true truth is, I create because I have to. It’s honestly not a choice. I think some people are compelled to create, it is their life’s calling, and I believe I am one of these people. Bk: What’s next? sB: My next book, What If..., illustrated by one of my best friends on the planet, Mike Curato, is all about being a person who is compelled to create, and I would call this book the song of my soul. Bk: And after that? sB: I’ve made it a daily discipline to create something every single day. It satisfies something in my brain and in my heart when I do. so, I’ll write and write and write, and draw and draw and draw, and create, create, create. But (and this is a big secret) I have almost zero other life skills. seriously, I can barely drive a car. It’s true! And now you know! Bk: With an imagination and drive like that, who needs other skills?

Bitsy Kemper is author of 16 children’s books. You may have seen Bitsy on CNN, heard her on national radio, noticed her quoted in a range of places from Parenting magazine to Writing Children’s Books for Dummies, or seen her work in countless newspapers, radio and TV stations across the U.S of A. Busy with three kids (four if you count her husband), she happily finds time to present at schools and writer conferences from CA to NY. Find out more at www.BitsyKemper.com

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Favorite quote: “Every day, work hard, get exercise, and do something FABULOUS”

BOOKS BY SAMANTHA BERGER Back to School With Bigfoot (with Martha Brockenbrough) illustrated by Dave Pressler. Arthur A Levine Books/ Scholastic Monster’s New Undies illustrated by Tad Carpenter. Orchard Books/Scholastic Snoozefest illustrated by Kristyna Litten. Dial Books/Penguin Boo-La-La Witch Spa illustrated by Isabel Roxas. Dial Books/Penguin

Crankenstein illustrated by Dan Santat. Little, Brown Coming in 2018: What If... Illustrated by Mike Curato. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Snail Mail Illustrated by Julia Patton. Running Press Rock What Ya Got Illustrated by Kerascoet. Little, Brown

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THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT

Collaborative Divorce Gives Children a Voice By Jessica Laskey

hen two adults choose to call it quits on a marriage, the process can be difficult and emotional. But what if you have a five-year-old? A ten-year-old? A teen? The specter of divorce can be an even more complex, confusing and terrifying issue for a young mind—one that must be addressed with compassion and care. “Once a marriage is dissolved, it’s over,” says Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Anne Shideler. “But you’re not really divorced if you have children. Your marriage might be over, but your relationship to your kid endures.” In her private practice as an LMFT, Shideler observes firsthand the horrible havoc that divorce can wreak on a young person’s life. It didn’t take her long to come to the conclusion that there had to be a better way to end a marriage that would take into account a child’s unique perspective, age and reaction to the world. Then she discovered collaborative divorce. “Collaborative divorce offers parents an opportunity to have a better understanding of how the process affects their children,” Shideler says. “It helps introduce kids to the concept of divorce and gives them a voice in the process.” Collaborative divorce was first put into practice in 1990 by a Minneapolis attorney who, after getting fed up with witnessing the terrible emotional strain of a litigious divorce (wherein a couple airs their grievances in court to a judge), instead started encouraging couples to work together to resolve disputes respectfully with the help of a team of trained professionals including attorneys, child specialists, divorce coaches and financial experts. “During my years of litigation experience, I came to the conclusion that family law and families don’t work well together,” explains attorney Paul Brimberry, who helped the collaborative

“Collaborative divorce offers parents an opportunity to have a better understanding of how the process affects their children.” –Anne Shideler Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) concept take root in California when he co-founded the Sacramento Collaborative Practice Group with fellow family lawyer Hal Bartholomew in 1997. “The tendency was that when you walked out of the courtroom, you had a clear sense that someone had won and someone had lost, when the actual victims were the children because they had no voice. I thought there had to be a better way—we needed a paradigm that focused on the children and what’s best for them.” Collaborative divorce does exactly that. As part of the collaborative team, a mental health professional who specializes in children and adolescents (like Shideler) meets with the parents to find out what they’re hoping

to get out of the process. The child specialist then meets with the children to elicit their perspective and shares that information with the parents to help them develop a parenting plan that will be the most effective for the entire family. “Parents are getting an extra set of ears and eyes this way,” Betsey Williams explains, a practicing LMFT for 20 years who went through training to join collaborative practice after years of seeing the negative effects on her young clients when their divorcing parents were “at war.” “By hearing the information from a child specialist, the parents are hearing it from a non-biased, neutral position that can help them figure out what their kids need and how to

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give it to them. I’ve seen how hard parents try to do the right thing—it’s what’s truly in their hearts—but they lack the tools. Having a child specialist involved takes the pressure off.” It also ensures that decisions made will work for all parties—both at the time of the divorce and in the future. “One size doesn’t fit all,” says Brimberry, who taught elementary school for ten years before going into family law. “Collaborative allows us to develop an age-appropriate plan and take issues Width: 23p4.8 Depth: 3 in Color: Black, Ad Number: 200023 National Gymnastics Day Customer Name: Planet Gymnastics

into account like school, peers, activities and holidays. It also helps parents communicate with each other in a non-confrontational, nonvolatile way so they’re better positioned to make appropriate changes to the plan as the child gets older.” After all, your marriage might be over, but you’ll never stop being Mom or Dad. For more information on collaborative divorce and the Sacramento Collaborative Practice Group, visit divorceoption.com or call 863-9777. Bring your friends or family!

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What’s Happening, Kids! FRIDAY, SEPT. 1

MOVIES IN ARDEN PARK PRESENTS ‘MOANA’: Young navigator Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho), the daughter of a Polynesian tribal chief, is chosen to find a precious artifact that could save her people. She teams with demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) to locate a legendary island, and together the pair explore fantastical lands and encounter incredible sea creatures in this animated adventure from Disney. The film’s soundtrack includes contributions from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Tony and Grammy-winning creator of the popular stage musical Hamilton. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker. Film starts at 7:30 p.m., 1000 La Sierra Drive. BACK TO HOGWARTS FOR TEENS (AGES 14-19) – IT’S SEPTEMBER

FIRST - TIME TO GO BACK TO HOGWARTS! TEENS AGED 1419 ARE INVITED to step through Platform 9 3/4, make a wand, enjoy Honeydukes snacks, and explore the wizarding world. Cosplay encouraged! Friday September 1, 4 p.m. at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento. MINECRAFT – Join us at the Carmichael Library to play Minecraft! Kids & teens of all ages welcome! Battle it out in Survival mode or explore your imagination in Creative mode. Children under the age of 8 must have parent supervision. Friday, September 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 2

READ-TO-THE-DOGS: A PAWS TO READ PROGRAM@GALT-MARIAN O. LAWRENCE LIBRARY: Bring your child to the library to read aloud to a quiet, friendly dog and an adult volunteer, both part of Therapy Dogs, Inc., a nationwide program. Children who read to the dogs are rewarded with stickers and, eventually, with a book they choose from a collection of books purchased by the Friends of the Galt-Marian O. Lawrence Library. Encourage your child to be a part of this important literacy program that engages children with the love of reading. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Address: 1000 Caroline Ave, Galt, CA 95632 SUPER SATURDAY MOVIE: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 : Bring your friends and family

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to the North Sacramento - Hagginwood Library to enjoy a fun super Saturday movie! This month we will be featuring the newly released blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. Synopsis: Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” continues the team’s adventures as they unravel the mystery of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Fun starts at 2 p.m., Address: 2109 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815.

BOARD GAMES @ THE LIBRARY – Come play board games, including chess, at the Carmichael Library! For all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Friday, September 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Carmichael Library, 5605 Marconi Avenue, Carmichael.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

SATURDAY, SEPT. 2-SUNDAY, SEPT 3

CAMELLIA KOI CLUB’S 2017 KOI SHOW “A TASTE OF EXCELLENCE”: The Camellia Koi Club will hold an educational and fun event featuring pond builders, fountains, landscape and other vendors, artists and beautiful koi on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Old Sugar Mill, 35265 Willow Ave., Clarksburg. Qualified judges are on hand to explain how koi are judged. The event is free admission and free to park. The purpose of the Camellia Koi Club is to promote, create and enlarge the hobby of keeping, breeding, appreciating and exhibiting Koi. This show is one way to accomplish that. For more information, visit www.camelliakoi.org.

TUESDAY, SEPT. 5

SACWAVE: MUSIC PRODUCTION 101 AT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY: Want to begin laying down hot tracks? In this class we will be learning the basics of music production, including: Sampling, composition, MIDI, Mixing And much more!! Attendees will learn the nuts and bolts of PreSonus Studio One 3, Central Makerspace's audio workstation. This class will teach you everything you need to know in order to start capturing the music inside of you! Registration is required to attend. Visit http://cal.saclibrary.org/ SPLeventsignup.asp?ID=228921; The program goes from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Central Library, 828 I St.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 8

BUBBLEMANIA – Come see bubbles like you’ve never seen them before! Watch and be amazed as BubbleMania makes bubble snakes, bubble volcanoes, cube-shaped bubbles, bouncing bubbles, gravity-defying bubble foam, and even bubbles big enough to fit an entire person inside! This free, family program takes place Friday, September 8 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at McKinley Library, 601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento. ART STUDIO FOR TEENS – Make a work of art each week using different techniques! All materials provided.

Friday September 8 and 29, 4 p.m. at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

SACRAMENTO PLAY SUMMIT: The fifth annual Sacramento Play Summit, presented by Fairytale Town, the Sacramento Public Library, and the California State Library, aims to highlight the importance of play, the many types of play, ways to incorporate play into daily and school life, and more. Keynote speakers include: Cathy Salit, author and CEO of Performance of a Lifetime; Jim Gill, award-winning children’s musician and author; and Helen Hadani, Ph.D., head of research for the Center for Childhood Creativity. Early bird tickets are $40-50 per person and are available through August 14. General tickets are $50-60 per person and are available starting August 15. For more information, visit fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462. Sponsored by Sutter Health. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, 828 I Street, Sacramento COMMUNITY DAY AT THE SACRAMENTO ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND: All ages are invited for a day of play at the Sacramento Adventure Playground! Children get to create their own play structures and spaces by re-purposing everyday items such as cardboard boxes, plus household wares, natural elements, and unexpected items. The Playground is a fun and safe environment where children can use their imagination and creativity to direct their own play! The Sacramento Adventure Playground is open rain or shine, and admission to the Playground is free. For more information, visit sacadventureplay.org or call (916) 222-3831. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Maple Neighborhood Center, 3301 37th Avenue, Sacramento. “HOT LITERARY NIGHTS”: 916 Ink is excited to announce the first “Hot Literary Nights” showcase to support their mission of transforming Sacramento youth into confident writers and published authors. On Saturday, Sept. 9, the nonprofit will bring together community members, business supporters, and local political leaders for an evening of words, whimsy, and wine to highlight our work and make more of it possible. The doors of the magical creative writing space, The Imaginarium at The Maple Neighborhood Center, 3301 37th Ave., will open at 6:30 p.m. for cocktail hour and entertainment will begin at 7:30 p.m. Guests

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What’s Happening, Kids! should prepare for a fun and entertaining show, kicked off by a reading from Sacramento’s Poet Laureate, Indigo Moor, followed by readings from own published youth authors and performances by local musicians combining jazz and poetry into a one of-a-kind “moetry” experience. Drinks and appetizers will be served and local performance artists will open the show and there will be opportunities to tour our new outdoor creative space, The Writer’s Garden, or participate in a Literary Cake Walk, where local bakers compete to produce the best literary themed cake and participants can bid for the chance to take home their favorite cake. Tickets are $45 and are available for purchase online at https://www.916ink. org/hotliterarynights or at the door. 916 Ink, Sacramento’s only art-based literacy nonprofit that transforms Sacramento youth into published authors. Why? Because empowered students equipped with amazing literacy skills lead healthier lives. 916 Ink dispatches teams of trained volunteers to work in schools, libraries, nonprofits, and detention facilities. Learn more about us at www.916ink.org. FAMILIES PLAY WITH CLAY – Families enjoy free play with air-dry clay. All material provided. 3 p.m., Saturday, September 9 at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 9-SUNDAY, SEPT. 10

OTO'S MARKETPLACE 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Oto’s Marketplace celebrates 50 Years on Freeport (1967 - 2017) plus 10th year anniversary at current location, 4990 Freeport Blvd. There will be food tastings and demonstrations, Asian food booths, Osaka-Ya Shaved Ice. The schedule is, as follows: Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On the “Sapporo Beer” Stage on Saturday, Sept. 9, The Bay Area’s own “Rendezvous” will entertain the lunch crowd from noon to 2 p.m., followed by Sacramento’s Island Sunset Band which takes the stage starting at 3 p.m. On Sunday, Sept. 10, Sacramento Taiko Dan will perform from noon to 1 p.m., followed by the Otahi Marama Hawaiian Dance Group from 2 to 3 p.m. On Saturday, visitors can “Spin The Wheel” for free prizes. Free popcorn will be given on both days to paying customers. An anniversary sale starts Wednesday, Sept. 6 will there will be a “special sale” on Sunday only. Parking lot will be closed for this event. Parking available at the “Church of the Masters”, 1900 Potrero Way, Parking lot directly behind Rite-Aid. GRANDPARENTS DAY WEEKEND: In honor of National Grandparents Day, the Sacramento Children’s Museum

(2701 Prospect Park, Rancho Cordova) is offering all grandparents FREE admission to the Museum on September 9th and 10th during regular hours!

SUNDAY, SEPT. 10

GRANDPARENTS DAY AT FAIRYTALE TOWN: Celebrate National Grandparents Day at Fairytale Town! Bring grandma and grandpa for an enjoyable day of play in the park. Grandparents receive free admission when accompanied with a child age 0-12. Weekend admission is $5.75 per person. Children ages 1 and under are free. For more information, visit fairytaletown. org or call (916) 808-7462. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 15

QUARTERLY TEEN ART SHOW – Every three months, the Arcade library holds a showcase for teen artwork based around a particular theme. There’s food, music, and no cost to participate. Friends and family are welcome to attend If you’d like to submit a piece – photography, videos, paintings, drawings, sculpture; print or digital – email Molly Milazzo, Youth Services Librarian, at mmilazzo@saclibrary.org. September’s Theme: Open! Submit any piece you’re proud of. Pieces can be submitted starting one week before the show and should be appropriate for all ages. Friday September 15, 4 p.m. at the Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave., Sacramento.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16

MUSIC IN ARDEN PARK PRESENTS ‘2-Lit-2 Quit’: 2 Lit 2 Quit has been making great music together since 2004. They are a high energy entertainment party band that will put the FUN in your night. Playing Classic rock, funk, blues, southern rock and a little bit o’ country. You can sing and dance to all of their music. Music goes from 7 to 10 p.m. at Arden Park, 1000 La Sierra Drive. BOOK BUZZ: BORROW. READ. REPEAT. – Join a Penguin Random House rep who will ‘buzz’ about forthcoming books and give readers the inside scoop on Fall 2017 titles. Excerpt samplers, book catalogs and tote bags will be available for attendees. Register to join in the fun. Saturday, September 16 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento. WILD AFFAIR AT THE SACRAMENTO ZOO: This is the Sacramento Zoo’s annual Wild Affair. The evening

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includes hosted cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and behind-the-scenes animal tours. Then sit down to enjoy a gourmet dinner and a live auction. The event goes from 5 to10 p.m. For more information, call 916-808-5888 or visit saczoo.org/event/wild-affair/ 3930 West Land Park Drive, Sacramento. BATS AND CRAFTS WITH YOLO BASIN FOUNDATION: Children who are interested in bats are encouraged to join Yolo Basin Foundation for a morning of “Bats and Crafts”. Meet live bats from our local area then have fun creating crafts, playing bat games and dressing up like a bat. Bats are important to the agriculture of the Central Valley. It is important that young children begin to learn about the world around them and to appreciate it. Sacramento and Yolo Counties are home to hundreds of thousands of bats. The Bats and Crafts event aims to end the fears and myths while sharing the importance of these mammals. This special event aimed at young children, especially those that are too young to stay up late to watch the bats fly, takes place from 10 am to noon at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters. Registration required www.yolobasin.org or (530) 757-3780. Yolo Basin Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation and stewardship of wetlands and wildlife through education and innovative partnerships. The Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area is owned and managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. $7 per child

SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 & SUNDAY, SEPT. 17

SCHOLARSHARE CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL: Enjoy readings and presentations by children’s book authors and illustrators, storytelling performances, hands-on literacy activities, and family play time at the largest early childhood literacy festival in the region. Admission to the Festival and Fairytale Town is free thanks to the event’s sponsor, ScholarShare College Savings Plan. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fairytale Town, 3901 Land Park Drive. For more information, visit fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462.

Tahoe Park, and Oak Park area. The goal is to put musical interest and instruments in the hands of children who might not otherwise have the opportunity. Organizers “feel that music, along with the other performing arts are key to a healthy and growing local community. If you would like to get involved with River City PorchFest 2017 as a volunteer or have an idea to make (the) event better, please email rivercityporchfest@gmail.com.”

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 20

MUSIC WITH ANNE – Local favorite, Anne Howard is back! Come join us for songs and fun. For kids 0-5 and their grown-ups. Wednesday, September 20 and 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

ART LAB – Check out our new art lab for kids of all ages and their adults. We’ll provide the materials. You provide the creativity. Wednesday, September 20 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave., Sacramento.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 23

DEAF AWARENESS DAY AT THE SACRAMENTO ZOO: This will be a special day for our deaf and hard of hearing community sponsored by NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The zoo will have ASL interpreters on site for the event. There are limited facilities for service animals. Please call 916-808-5888 in advance for service dog information. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3930 West Land Park Drive, Sacramento, CA 95822 916-808-5888.

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 17

RIVER CITY PORCHFEST 2017: River City PorchFest 2017 invites you to join them from noon to 6 p.m. in the streets of Sacramento for a day of free music and fun. Hosted by the neighbors of Colonial Heights, Tahoe Park, and Oak Park, River City PorchFest 2017 is honored to be jamming in three of the area’s most respected neighborhoods. Proceeds for this event will benefit local music programs in the Colonial Heights,

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