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Beyond Bats, Balls & Breaststrokes by Angelique H. Caffrey

Letters to the editor local readers share their thoughts

Life lessons kids learn from participating in sports.

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Newsworthy Tips, news and products

How to Save Your Child from School-Related Stress by Lynn A. Gladieux | Being a kid these days isn’t always easy. Learn how to help your child stress less.

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Afterschool & Enrichment Directory

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well read Book reviews and more

dear teacher ready for the school year to start?

Our comprehensive list of all things after school and education related.

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health & wellness Poison ivy, immunizations and baby teeth

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Family kitchen An easy recipe for school lunch

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Pregnancy Genetic screening & testing

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Ages & stages From birth to teen

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Family Finance Teens and credit cards

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things we Love Sundress, jeans and flip flop recommendations

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road trip Big fun in the Big Apple

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Checklist immunizations needed from birth to adult

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plain jane it’s a mirACle!

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dear readers August Calendar of events On the Cover: Jett is the son of Shawn and Bree Kelly, Elizabethtown.

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dear readers school days Already? time flies. It’s back-to-school time! For this parent, it’s encroaching on first-dayof-kindergarten time. For those of you who have been through it, I’m sure you can imagine my anxiety. Will he get on the bus OK? Will he like his teacher? Will he figure out the cafeteria system? Will he like anything other than recess? School time is amounting to stress time for this mom. But as parents, we internalize those stressors because we want to put our best face forward and encourage our children to embrace school and all it offers as a positive. Be aware that your children might do this, too. That’s why in this month’s issue of Central Penn Parent, we address just what might be stressing your elementary-, middle, or high-schooler and give you some tips on how to lessen their worries (see page 30). The start of school also marks the start of a sport Probably the hardest season for many children. Think you should encourpart of seeing my age your child to join a team? The benefits are many and lifelong. Check out our article on page 26, and son head off to you may discover some new reasons to cheer on your kindergarten is child athlete. Probably the hardest part of seeing my son head admitting it means off to kindergarten is admitting it means he’s growing he’s growing up. As up. As a parent, it seems our child’s milestones come a parent, it seems and go at the blink of an eye. I know I’m going to relish our weekends even more while I can — before the our child’s milestones sleepovers and school dances start. Before I know it, come and go at the he’ll be getting his driver’s license, packing his room, and heading off to college! blink of an eye.

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editor Nikki Murry I’m a big nature and animal lover (I was originally an Environmental Science major), so I was into Biology - until we had to start dissecting things. Marketing editor Abbey Kinard Art was my favorite subject. Creativity was key, coloring outside the lines was never wrong and my artwork was always considered a masterpiece to my parents. To this day, some of my creations still hang on their walls. Photographer Jamie Schoenberger, Epic Photography www.epic-photos.com director of operations Chad Pickard Graphic designer Ann Marie Reynolds Contributing designers Emily Graf, Alexis Petry, Tara Marks director of events Beth Feltenberger

AdvertIsING CoNtACts sales Manager Sherry Kleinklaus [email protected] Cumberland/dauphin Account executives Anna Clark Siewert [email protected] I loved art class because I could talk to my friends during class and be creative at the same time. Tara Peffley [email protected] My favorite school subjects were Art and English. Our art classes were a bit crazy. Aside from thinking that we were all the next future Picasso, everyone had fun creating new projects and sharing ideas. Lancaster/york senior Account executive Kim Sanford [email protected] Lancaster/york Account executive Emily Whitmoyer [email protected] special Project Account executive Carley Evans [email protected] Business Manager Donna Schankweiler [email protected]

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newsworthy York hosts Mini Golf Marathon for a Good Cause Children’s Advocacy of york will hold its Second Annual Miniature Golf Marathon from Noon, Friday, Aug. 13, to Noon, Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Heritage Hills Mini Golf Course, 2700 Mount Rose Ave., York. Golfers visit and play anytime during the 24-hour period, with Midnight Mini-Golf Madness games and prizes scheduled from 10pm to midnight Aug. 13. Proceeds from the event will benefit the York County Children’s Advocacy Center. There were 1,098 incidents of reported child abuse in York County in 2008. Five children died in York County in 2008 as a result of child abuse, second in the state only to Philadelphia County, where there were six child deaths. Supporting the Children’s Advocacy Center is one way for the community of York County to stand beside vulnerable children who are the victims of abuse. For more information on the golf event, or about volunteering, call at 717-718-4253.

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turn your trash into treasure hate to continually throw items in the trash? Wonder if they could be put to better use? Many can. TerraCycle (www.terracycle.net) collects many kinds of waste, takes the material, and creates a new product. By participating, you can feel good about your recycling efforts and earn a bit of extra cash. TerraCycle’s eco-friendly fundraising initiatives, called Brigades, are free and open to any individual or organization. TerraCycle and its partners cover all shipping costs and contribute two cents per unit of waste that is returned, with the money earned going to a school or charity of the collector’s choice. It is quick and easy to sign up. To get started go to www.terracycle.net/brigades. Before signing up, you should determine which materials you want to collect. TerraCycle accepts more than 30 different types of products or packaging, including: drink pouches, chip bags, yogurt cups, tape dispensers, cereal bags, cookie wrappers and more.

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what’s Cool for Back to school?

Check it out and win these items! Let’s face it, kids of all ages get nervous when they’re heading back to school. What can you do to boost their confidence as they disembark from the bus steps and head up to the school doors for a new year? Dress them in some cool clothes, get them some great gear, and remind them of all the fun they’ll have. Here are a couple of items that are sure to be hits: yubo Lunchbox. A winner of the International Design Excellence Award, Yubo lunchboxes are customizable, offering interchangeable faceplates featuring items like racecar drivers and princesses, or plain white surfaces where kids can create their own designs. Parents will love them because they come with three food-safe, BPA-free, reusable food containers and a specially fitted icepack. Retail: $21.95 for a standard lunchbox; $29.95 deluxe; $6.95 each for faceplates. Available at www.getyubo.com, www.lunchboxes.com, www.amazon.com Toys R’ Us Stores

register early and race to Benefit the Children’s Miracle Network The Inaugural Hershey Half-Marathon is planned for Oct. 2 and will benefit The Children’s Miracle Network. Participants can register for $50 per person if they do so by Aug. 15. Marathoners will travel 13.1 miles through Hershey, including on Chocolate Avenue and past landmarks like the Reese’s Plant and Milton Hershey School. The race is open to those age 14 and older, and to single and two-person relays. The registration fee includes admission for participants and their families to an exclusive Hersheypark event on the evening of the marathon. For more information, visit www.HersheyHalfMarathon.com.

Fashions from the Children’s Place. The fall fashion line at The Children’s Place has it all – for boys and girls. Items are sure to please your little rock star, prepster, boho fashionista, varsity athlete, skater and more. Our favorites include 80s-style canvas high-tops, studded headbands, houndstooth leggings and embellished fleece capris. Check it out online www.thechildrensplace.com.

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Back to school Books for the end of Summer The Kissing Hand remains a a wonderful gem of a book to start a young student off to school. But if you’ve already read that one and are looking for new ideas for this school year, try these titles: how rocket Learned to read By Tad Hills (Random House) A sweet story about a little puppy named rocket who learns to read from his tiny yellow bird of a teacher. Watch and listen as rocket spends time with “the wondrous, might, gorgeous alphabet.” rocket makes steady progress through all the seasons in this lovely homage to the joy of reading. Ages 3 and up.

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Before & After School Care Care includes safe and friendly environment where children are given a unique mix of activities and important relationship interactions. Afternoon snack is provided. East Shore Branch YMCA Central Dauphin School District Elementary Schools Lower Dauphin School District Elementary Schools

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Half Day Preschool West Shore YMCA Programs

Susquehanna Township Elementary Schools Northern Dauphin Country Branch YMCA Elementary Schools Halifax Elementary

Kids Korner (½ Day Preschool) For children ages 4 and 5, class held on Monday/Wednesday/Friday. Class available from 9-11:30 a.m. Includes arts and crafts, daily lesson, swimming lessons and gymnastics.

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By Candace Fleming (Random House) if only every teacher was this understanding of unruly behavior! Truly, it is living life that teaches us the most, and as these crazy kids learn, you have to be careful for what you wish. each of the short vignettes ends with a fable from Aesop. And if your child likes this one, the students become fifth graders in the next book out this month. Ages 8-12.

dork diaries: tales from a Not-so-Fabulous Life By Rachel Renee Russell (Simon & Schuster) This is the Diary of a Wimpy Kid from a girl’s perspective. Nikki maxwell is transferred to a new school and documents the hilarity and trauma of middle school. And those kids can be really mean sometimes, including Nikki. Thank goodness a bit of selfdeprecating humor goes a long way. Ages 9-12.

Ask Me Anything By Richard Walker, Dougal Dixon, Carole Scott and Claire Watts (DK Publishing) The return to school means that the curiosity factor needs to go WAY up. Nothing like a DK book to start the engines back up again. more than 300 pages of ultra-hip questions that would impress even a Google lover. And, of course, DK photographs are simply amazing. Broad sections, such as Space, Society and Culture help organize the terabytes of information. A follow-up book, Ask Me Everything is out this fall. Ages 8 and up.

school! Adventures of the harvey N. trouble elementary school By Kate McMullan, illustrated by George Booth (MacMillan) Try this chapter book bursting with illustrations by New Yorker cartoonist Booth. The names of the characters are straight from the closing credits of Car Talk -- but not “Dewey Cheetham and Howe.” instead, you have secretary ms. Seeyalater and teacher mr. Hugh de mann. The names of the students? Sid Down and ron Faster. See what can be learned in this most unusual school. Ages 6-9.

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No way i’m gettin’ sick at school. i have my mask on already!

ready for the start of the New School Year?

Parents: Everyone always talks about getting kids ready to go back to school. Now is the time to think about areas that presented continuous problems last year. Consider your answers to these questions: 1 Was homework a constant battle in your home? 2 Was every morning a picture of total pandemonium in getting the children off to school? 3 Did extracurricular activities cause academic or family problems? 4 Were before- or after-school arrangements satisfactory? 5 Was money for lunch, supplies and school trips handled satisfactorily for everyone? 6 Did TV viewing interfere with school work or family life? 7 Were your children reluctant to talk about what was happening at school? Decide now before school starts, what problem or problems truly interfered with the overall happiness and functioning of your family life. Be sure to ask your children what areas were trouble spots. Work together to resolve these problems. No matter how prepared children and parents are for the new school year, it is often a stressful time with children anxious about the new transitions that they face. Try to clear your own schedule so it will be easier to help your children at this time.

Major School Illnesses Q: What are the main illnesses causing children to miss school? How can they be prevented? – HeAlTH CoNSCiouS

A: Large groups of children are breeding grounds for the organisms that cause illnesses. After the first few years of school, children’s immunity improves. Here are the top illnesses that keep kids home from school: CoLds – young children have six to 10 a year stoMACh FLu – second most common ailment eAr INFeCtIoN – most common before 5 years of age PINk eye – can be highly contagious sore throAt – only a small number are the result of strep throat The single best way to prevent illnesses is to have children wash their hands frequently. The Dear Teacher column is written by Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts. Send your questions to them at [email protected].

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Baby your Baby’s teeth even infants need dental care. What exactly do those needs include? The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends taking the steps in the checklist below to keep baby’s teeth looking and feeling their best: Clean infants’ mouths and gums regularly with a soft infant toothbrush or cloth and water. Once baby teeth appear, brush them at least twice daily with an age-appropriate-sized toothbrush and a “smear” of fluoridated toothpaste. Give children older than six months fluoride supplements if their drinking water does not contain enough fluoride. (Fluoride supplementation in infants has been shown to reduce tooth decay by as much as 50 percent.) Wean infants from the bottle by 12-14 months of age. Have infants drink from a cup as they approach their first birthday. Visit the pediatric dentist before baby’s first birthday and twice annually following the first appointment. Avoid at-will breast feeding after the first baby tooth appears and other foods are introduced. Studies show that dental costs for children who have their first dental visit before age one are 40 percent lower in the first five years than for those who do not see a dentist prior to their first birthday.

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warm-weather months are prime time for children to trek through poison ivy. What can you do if you or your child is exposed? It depends on how soon you catch it. In the first 10 minutes... 1 Wash the exposed areas with rubbing alcohol. 2 Follow by rinsing the same exposed areas with water. 3 Shower with soap and warm water. 4 Put on gloves and wipe down everything you were wearing with rubbing alcohol, then rinse with water.

too late? Get relief. If you’ve developed an itchy poison ivy rash, you’re most likely desperate for relief. It can come in the form of topical medications (like Calamine lotion or an oatmeal bath), oral antihistamines (like Benadryl), or it may require oral steroids or a steroid injection. 12 August 2010 | Central Penn Parent

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Immunizations

2010 Recommended Immunizations for Children from Birth Through 6 Years Old

Your Child Needs for School

The Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged Birth Through 6 Years Old is approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It’s also when children start the new school year. For those of you who will be sending your youngster to kindergarten, here’s an immunization schedule from the Centers for Disease Control that should keep your child on track through age 6:

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NOTE: If your children miss a shot, you don’t need to start over, just go back to your healthcare provider for the next shot. The healthcare provider will keep your children up-to-date on vaccinations. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have questions.

Before heading off to school, your daughter should receive all her immunizations.

FOOTNOTES HepA vaccination is recommended for high-risk children older than 2 years, along with a dose of meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) and pneumococcal vaccine (PPSV). HepA vaccination may be administered to any child over 2 for whom immunity is desired. See vaccine-specific recommendations at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/ACIP-list.htm . * Children 6 months or older should receive flu vaccination every flu season. If this is the first time for flu vaccine, a child 6 months through 8 years of age should receive two doses, separated by at least 4 weeks. If this child only receives one dose in the first season, he or she should receive two doses the next season, if still younger than 9 years. Ask your child’s healthcare provider if a second dose is needed.

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A viral or bacterial infection may be accompanied by stomach issues.

Causes It’s a phrase commonly uttered by children, and it’s an issue often difficult for parents to deal with because the cause of a child’s pain can be one of many things. Stomach aches have lots of causes, among them: Food issues: The ache your son or daughter is experiencing could be because of gas, food poisoning or even food allergies. Infections: A viral or bacterial illness, particularly stomach flu, can be accompanied by stomach issues. Viral strains usually clear more quickly, while bacterial infections may require medication to help the individual get better. Poisoning: If your child consumes something they shouldn’t – like soap or medication not prescribed to them – one symptom could be stomach pain. Call Poison Control immediately if you suspect your child has ingested something they should not have.

warning signs

Stomach issues are often short-lived. Some signs that your child might be experiencing a more serious issue, like appendicitis, are: Pain lasting more than 24 hours Pain located somewhere other than in the center of the belly, say, in the lower, right side of the abdomen (a sign of appendicitis) Other symptoms of discomfort. Does your

child look like they are in pain? Are they pale? Is the pain preventing them from sleeping? Playing? Vomiting for more than 24 hours. Stomach pain accompanied by fever. As always, you know your child best. If you suspect he or she is experiencing more than a common stomach ache, call your family doctor.

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family kitchen New ideas for lunch box meals in July, we asked readers for their out-of-the-box ideas for school lunches. The winning entry comes from Joy Heisy of lancaster, who created a new sandwich of sorts. As our winner, Joy wins the 14-piece deluxe grilling set from Cuisinart.

hoagie dip Ingredients: 1/2 lb. pepper ham 1/2 lb. spicy ham 1/2 lb. provolone cheese 1/4 lb. cooked hard salami 1 tomato 1 piece lettuce

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We want to share our readers’ best recipes in future issues of Central Penn Parent. e-mail us your favorite recipe, and if we print it in our September issue, you’ll win a prize package from KitchenAid featuring: misto – The Gourmet olive oil Sprayer, a Farberware odor Absorbing Splatter Screen, and Speed Prep – the one-Handed mandoline Slicer. Send recipes to [email protected]. Please use the subject line “Family recipe.” The deadline to enter is Aug. 10.

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BY ANNe BurKleY Chances are good that you will go through your pregnancy without giving more than a passing thought to genetic disorders; however, depending on age, family history and results of routine tests, some moms-to-be will be advised to get screened for genetic abnormalities. screening: Genetic screenings show risk for genetic disorders. The First Trimester Screening Test, or the Nuchal Translucency (NT) ultrasound, is quickly becoming standard for all pregnancies. This ultrasound and blood test performed at 11 to 13 weeks looks for signs of chromosomal abnormalities. Another screening is the Triple or Quad Screen, which is performed during the second trimester at 15 to 20 weeks. Findings of this blood test are combined with maternal factors to determine risk for genetic disorders. If your doctor recommends a screening, “Don’t panic,” says Karen Cutti, genetic counselor with the Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Women & Babies Hospital, Lancaster. “Most of the time, things turn out just fine.”

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diagnostic testing: if screenings, age or family history are concerns, an appointment with a genetic counselor will be set. “We talk about the risks, the different testing options, and go over all of the pros and cons,” says Cutti, emphasizing that patients are not pressured to test, just given information to help them make their own decision. An amniocentesis examines the amniotic fluid and can be performed after 16 weeks. Chronic Villus Sampling (CVS) is an examination of the placenta that can be done between 12 and 14 weeks. Both procedures are minimally invasive and present risk of miscarriage. Both methods can help doctors diagnose problems. Anne Burkley is a freelance writer from Harrisburg.

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0-3 ages & stages

ABCs and 1,2,3s? This is starting to sound like that Jackson 5 song...

Tips for Teaching ABCs and 1,2,3s Is your toddler ready to tackle her ABCs and 1,2,3s? Not sure how to begin your lesson plan? Every child learns differently. Here are a few strategies to try:

ABCs

1,2,3s

one at a time. You can

opt for the Sesame Street method of learning and teach your child one letter each day and center activities, meals and more around that letter. For example, on “S” day, serve sandwiches for lunch and make sandcastles for fun.

Make your own alphabet book. Get some construction

Count out load, and often. When playing with your

Be aware of your surroundings. Point out

paper and yarn to make the book, and then focus on adding one letter to it per day. Have your child color the letter and look for photos from magazines and more to cut out and add to their appropriate page.

little one, count the objects you are playing with — blocks, cups, toy cars — whatever it may be.

numbers around you when you’re shopping, paying bills, on street signs, mailboxes and more. Praise your child if she starts pointing numbers out to you.

remember every child learns at his or her own pace. Try not to become frustrated if your child doesn’t catch on as quickly as you anticipate he or she should. if you are truly concerned, contact your family pediatrician.

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Learning at home BY ANNe BurKleY

even if your child has the basics down, there is still a lot that you can do at home to encourage vocabulary, communication, grammar and enunciation. Older preschoolers are experiencing an exciting expansion in language development. Not only do they repeat rhymes and songs, but they also understand them. By the time they are in kindergarten, children have up to 5,000 words in their vocabulary, comprehend that words are symbols, and are starting to read and write. By age 7, they can speak fluently, are articulate and literate.

One of the best ways to support language development at home is to talk with your kids. Ask them questions that call for multi-word, descriptive answers. “How do you think a porcupine feels?” Listening is part of communicating, so be a good role model and listen to the answers. Playing listening games like Simon Says is a great way to hone listening skills. Encourage language development by reading age-appropriate books. Your child outgrows books (even if they still love old favorites!), just as they do clothes and toys.

When your child makes a grammar mistake, or is having trouble saying a word, echo back their sentence with a correction. Child: “The bike felled ova.” Parent: “Uh-oh, the bike fell over?!” Occasional stuttering and stumbling over words is to be expected. Expressing complex thoughts with words is a skill that will continue to develop as your child gets older. Anne Burkley is a freelance writer from Harrisburg.

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sleep Crucial for Pre-Teens BY ANNe BurKleY sleep is crucial to your child’s health and well being. Like diet and exercise, sleep needs change with age. Children between the ages of 8 and 12 need 10 to 11 hours of sleep a night. If your child is starting to resist an 8pm bedtime, it might be time for a change. Homework, activities, a social life and a need for less sleep make it natural for older kids to want to stay up past sunset. This, however, doesn’t mean video games until all hours or watching TV past 10pm. In fact, stimulus from the TV and other electronics close to bedtime, not to mention this age group’s growing consumption of caffeine, is detrimental to falling asleep. If you think watching the tube will make your child fall asleep quicker, think again. According to the 2004 Sleep in America Poll, children who have a TV in their room get less sleep and go to bed later than those who don’t. According to the National Sleep Foundation, “Poor or inadequate sleep can lead to mood swings, behavioral problems such as hyperactivity and cognitive problems that impact on their ability to learn in school.” That probably comes as no surprise, so be sure that a later bedtime still allows for enough ZZZs. Even though your child is getting older, routine remains important. Taking a bath, having a light snack, and reading before bed are all good bedtime cues. To encourage sleep, keep the bedroom dark, cool and quiet. Anne Burkley is a freelance writer from Harrisburg.

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Tips for Talking about Alcohol with your teen BY ANNe BurKleY It’s a sobering fact, but according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, almost 80 percent of high school students have tried alcohol. what’s a parent to do? First, state your expectations. Tell your teen that you don’t want them to drink. It might seem like they aren’t listening, but children’s values typically are close to their parents’. Second, talk to your teen about the effects of alcohol. Teens see beautiful people having fun at clubs in movies and commercials; they don’t see the depressant effects of alcohol or the lowering of inhibition that might cause them to do things that have unwanted social, physical

and legal ramifications. For example, drinking lowers inhibitions and can lead to sex, which can result in STDs and pregnancy. Third, remind them what is at stake. Their life, reputation, trust, driver’s license and freedom will all be on the line if they drink. Other things you can do include: getting to know your teen’s friends and their parents, monitoring and locking up alcohol in your home, and knowing where your kids are at all times. Another useful tool is role

playing. Ask your child what they would do if their ride was drinking or if they were at a party with alcohol. Give them tips on how to say no. Also, ask them how they would get to work if they didn’t have a license, or how they would feel if a photo of them doing something they wouldn’t typically do was circulated among their friends. For more helpful ideas, go to: www.dontletminorsdrink.com/parent. Anne Burkley is a freelance writer from Harrisburg.

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adults are not the only ones with too much debt. In increasing numbers, teens are racking up credit card debt while they are still in school. Credit card companies target teens because they rely on young cardholders to make impulse purchases without worrying about long-term consequences. However, letting teens have credit cards is not always a bad idea. Teens with access to private funds can more quickly learn the value of spending wisely. A healthy understanding of financial responsibility makes their eventual transitions to independence easier and more successful. Establishing a good credit history early on will benefit them when it is time to buy their first car, furniture and get a mortgage. Also, parents can track their teens spending through credit card statements instead of routinely handing out cash. To help decide if your teen is ready for a credit card, ask yourself some key questions. Does she already manage and balance her own personal checking account? Does she understand the difference between savings that accrue interest and credit cards that charge interest? Is she willing to take responsibility for her spending? If you think she’s not quite ready, you can prepare her for a normal credit card by experimenting with a prepaid credit card. If you choose to let her have a traditional credit card, involve her in the process of choosing the right one. Many banks offer Student Credit Cards with special rates. Pick a card that charges a low rate of interest and has a low credit limit. Teens should pay for their own cards so they fully understand the relationship between cash and credit. Parents can encourage responsible spending by staying involved with their teen’s financial experiences. They should not bail their children out of credit card debt. Simply solving their problems for them teaches the wrong lesson. Financial responsibility is the ultimate goal. Tom Haring is a freelance writer, a husband and a father.

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Beyond Bats, Balls ANd Breaststrokes:

Life Lessons Kids Learn from Sports By ANGeLIQue h. CAFFrey

here’s soccer, baseball, softball, swimming, gymnastics… so many opportunities for your child to play sports. But will it be worth adding another obligation to your family’s already-overflowing plate of commitments? It’s a question that moms and dads ask again and again at the start of the school year, especially if their sons and daughters aren’t particularly coordinated or haven’t previously tried a sport. Yet the intrinsic value that comes from playing a sport isn’t tied to the ability of the players or prior experience with the game; instead, the value derives from the lessons that the players learn.

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These aren’t the type of lessons taught in school, and one is pretty obvious – teamwork. They’re life lessons that, once realized, can completely change the way a child perceives him or herself as well as the world. To uncover the impact that being involved with a sport can have on kids, we talked with a number of parents and athletes to get their views on the subject. A Boost oF CoNFIdeNCe Is worth A seAsoN oF hAuLING eQuIPMeNt

Confidence is critical to feeling good about yourself, especially when you’re a kid. A Medical News Today article from 2006 noted that “children with very low

self-esteem… were 1.6 times more likely to meet the criteria for drug dependence nine years later than other children.” This type of statistic reveals the importance of being comfortable in your own skin as you navigate the halls of elementary, middle and high school. Shannon Will, an interior designer from Mechanicsburg, has witnessed the benefits that confidence learned through sports can bring. Each of her three children plays or played baseball, soccer, basketball or softball. “My kids have built confidence and good sportsmanship,” Will explains when describing her family’s experience. “They have learned to encourage others.” CoNTiNueD oN PAGe 28 u

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Whether your son or daughter is a young child, preteen or teen, he or she deserves the psychological boost that being self-secure provides. And if sports can help provide that kind of increased self-esteem, it’s a small price to pay to be a “chauffeur” a few times a week.

with Practice”; and “The Harder You Work, Your Chances of Success Are Greater.” Moll approaches everyday life and work from an athletic point of view and urges others to do so as well. “Life is a sport, and every day takes practice.” FAILING Is A PArt oF LIFe, too…

LeArNING to “stAy the Course”

eveN wheN you GIve It your ALL

trANsLAtes to A stroNG work ethIC

Parents hate to see their kids in pain, especially if the kids have done their best. But failure is a big part of life, and the earlier we learn how to fail with grace, the easier it will be for us to bounce back from adversity. Like Moll, Jessica Meyers, JEM Group, Harrisburg, is a female business owner. She’s watched her stepson’s experience as a Little League participant with great interest and discovered that it gave her an opportunity to impart a little wisdom she learned from the corporate world. As Meyers explains, “Towards the end of the season, the team really came together, and through hard work they made it to the championship in Minor’s division. This was a really big deal for the kids! Although the boys fought very hard, [my stepson’s] team lost in OT.” Continues Meyers, “The boys were very emotional and disappointed. In efforts to console him, I looked at him and said, ‘Sometimes when you do your best and work really hard, you still don’t win.’ I think that’s a very good lesson for kids to learn. As a business owner, I still learn that lesson.”

Why do so many businesses like to hire former athletes? Generally speaking, it’s because individuals who have been athletically trained are typically hard workers with a strong desire to succeed. Thus, they’re apt to work just as hard for an employer as they did for their team and coach. Leighann Moll, owner of Momentum Fitness Center, Mechanicsburg, a lifelong athlete who built her company around the importance of fitness, became a successful entrepreneur in her late 20s. As she says, “Hard work is a factor in the road to success.” Even now, she calls upon the work ethic that was drilled into her when she was playing organized sports. “When I teach classes, when I discuss nutrition with members, when I speak to the Momentum staff, I always envision my coaches speaking to me with their quirky quotes,” she admits. And what are those quirky quotes? They’re statements that would make excellent motivational bumper stickers: “Practice Makes Permanent”; “Ability Only Gets Better

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reMeMBer: A sPort IsN’t Forever, But the LessoNs LeArNed Are

“But what if we choose the wrong sport?” It’s definitely a consideration, and it’s important to pick a sport that makes sense for your child. (For instance, if she’s afraid of the water, a swim team isn’t the right choice.) However, it’s a worry that shouldn’t stop you from proceeding. It’s not uncommon at all for kids to try a number of different sports throughout their school years. Some stick with one, and others simply experiment with new ones. In the end, the sport that’s chosen is less significant than the lessons the child will learn from being on a team and stretching him or herself. One final note: Don’t be surprised if the experience influences your own behavior, too! Many parents learn through their children’s personal growth, which is just another benefit to kids being involved in sports! Angelique Caffrey is a mother and freelance writer who lives in Camp Hill.

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How to Save Your Kids from School-Related Stress y 10-year-old daughter, Sarah, is a bright girl. A straight-A student, she excels in every academic and sports endeavor she attempts, and that’s on top of playing two instruments and singing in the vocal ensemble. She tops it off by making it all look easy. Which is why I was surprised to discover that Sarah was no different from many of her peers when it came to dealing with stress. This became evident one day last fall, when a weeklong series of tests threw her for a loop. While I didn’t see the tests as a big deal, my daughter did. When I finally asked her why she was worrying so much, she burst into tears and said, “Because I’m afraid I won’t do well!” Turns out that telling her “You’ll do well, Sarah, you always do.” wasn’t enough this time, and her stress morphed from emotional to physical. For days, she suffered headaches, stomach aches and insomnia. While the week of tests would mean a welcome break from the regular school-day routine for many kids, for Sarah, a high-achiever, it was a ticket to anxiety. My daughter, I now realized, was a worrier, one of the 70 percent of kids nationwide who reportedly have some level of stress or anxiety about their school experience. 30 August 2010 | Central Penn Parent

Stress: It’s Elementary For some youngsters, the stress can be totally debilitating. According to Dr. Denise Clark Pope, author of Doing School: How We Are Creating a Generation of Stressed Out, Materialistic and Miseducated Students, “Stress can begin in elementary school with overscheduling, tests, even tutoring for kids,” she says. “We’re seeing more anxiety in elementary students.” Experts say there are many opportunities during the elementary school years to identify stress triggers in children. For starters, talking to your children and encouraging them to open up about their daily experiences is the best way to anticipate situations requiring your input and help. For example, staying on top of homework and school projects will help students stress less, and asking questions will help you and your child anticipate important dates and assignments. Creating a calendar of events will remind you of upcoming projects so there are no last-minute surprises: one of the biggest stressors for a child at the elementary school level. But having the information is one thing; it is another to anticipate your child’s response. As with my response

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to my daughter’s situation, what you might perceive as a small project or something simple may actually be creating a lot of stress for your child. It is at this time that you’ve got to “go with what you know” about your child and his behavior, especially his previous responses to stressful situations, and delve for the fundamental, underlying cause of the stress rather than dealing with the stress itself. It may have nothing whatsoever to do with the project, and instead turn out to be something hurtful the child heard that day in school. Children in elementary school tend to worry most about their academic performance, so it is important to keep your eyes and ears open and communicate openly with your child’s teachers if you have any concerns.

Somewhere in the Middle Adolescence and puberty bring about a whole new series of challenges for kids, with middle-schoolers often worrying more about their relationships with other students than school performance. While some kids are able to navigate this environment with ease, others find it torturous.

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“It’s the toughest time of life,” says Kim “Tip” Frank, a South Carolina therapist and author of Battling the Blues, Grades 3-8: The Handbook for Helping Children and Teens With Depression. During these years kids are figuring out who they are and if they fit in. “They need a moral compass and confidence,” says Frank. Linda Candlish, a licensed child psychologist from Bloomsburg, says that around age 12, socialization becomes much more important to kids. “The two things I hear about most are peer relationships and lack of self-esteem as a learner. That might come out as a conflict with a teacher or, ‘I don’t want to study.’ In school, that self-perception is also influenced by the student’s learning style and if it matches the teacher’s style of teaching, because there is research that says if that happens, he or she is far more likely to succeed and try and will ultimately experience less stress,” she explains. Candlish also says the most important thing to remember about this age group is that children are learning “Who am I? What do I love? What am I good at?” The peer pressure is enormous, and kids imagine that everyone else has it all together. “It is a vulnerable age,” Candlish says. Stacey Betts, an author, lawyer and mother of five from Lititz, says the major stressors for her adolescents are their relationships with peers. How

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does she deal with it? “Not well!” she says. All joking aside, Betts says she pays a close eye and ear to what her kids are saying and lets them know she’s there if they need her. “What I try to do is let them know that I am available for them if they need support or have questions about interactions with friends. I try to make myself available, but also respect their need for privacy. Even when it’s late . . . even when I’m tired, when they want to talk, I talk to them,” Betts says. Thanks to today’s many modes of communication, kids are more “plugged in” to their peers, making relationships even more challenging and complex. Suddenly “I don’t have any friends,” or “I like this boy but he doesn’t like me,” are common refrains, leaving parents scratching their heads over how to handle this all-too-new emotional angst. Again, it is important to talk to your children and remind them about the ebbs and flows of relationships, assuring them that while some friends drift away, others will come into their lives. More often than not, children are able to get through this emotional minefield fairly well, but it is important to stay tuned in to your child and his relationships with others. Teachers of this age group also report that kids are putting more pressure on themselves. They are, as many report, “perfectionists,” trying to do it

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all, have it all, and be it all. “Perfectionism can have a crippling influence when coupled with immaturity and the limited skills of a young child, says Carol Fertig, a former teacher now living in Denver, Colo. “These children perceive themselves as failures, feeling they have not met either their own expectations (which are often unrealistic) or the expectations of adults.” Many students work so hard they are often stressed-out, moody, sleep-deprived and overscheduled. A University of Michigan study showed that children’s free time has decreased by one-third since 1981. While many perfectionist kids are often driven by parents, some are self-driven and take their quest for perfection too far. Parents should ask themselves if their child feels as though he or she cannot make a mistake. Instead of saying, “Why didn’t you get an A?” tell your child, “It’s OK as long as you did your best.” Betts says that saying “OK” is the hardest part. “My biggest challenge is trying to figure out how I can best help my kids because I want them to do well, but I don’t want to put them under too much pressure.” It can be challenging. “I have found that when they go through the whole puberty thing, their personality changes – they become different people.”

High School: The High-Pressure Years How many times have you heard, “I’d never want to go back and relive those high school years!” I’ve heard this lament many times and for seemingly good reason: the high school roller coaster can be a difficult ride. Between the intense peer pressure and fierce competition of getting into a good college, many students compromise both their physical and emotional health. Pope says this group of students has “too much to do and too little time,” and when she asked a group of high school students what they wanted most, they all agreed it was more sleep and more time with family and friends. Candlish says she remembers being shocked when during her high school years someone said to her that what she did as a career is “what you are good at.” While that still may be true, in today’s

world, being successful and making a lot of money is important to many, and the pressure placed on students to get into a good college — pressure often placed by well-meaning parents — can oftentimes be extraordinary, with the end result being completely counterproductive. In his book, Epidemic, Dr. Robert Shaw highlights an article written by Harvard administrators entitled “Time Out or Burn Out for the Next Generation?” In it, the authors say that pressures placed on children “probably have the unintended effect of delaying a child’s finding himself and succeeding on his own terms. Parents and students alike could profit from redefining success as fulfillment of the student’s own aims, usually yet to be discovered.” While parents are reluctant to admit they are pressing a preconceived career path on their children, many students say they struggle with parental pressure about their career choice. Unfortunately, pressure of that kind leaves little wiggle room for a child who wants to go to a community college or work and forgo college altogether. The current economic downtown is another big factor in the stress equation. According to Patricia Burlingame, principal of Altoona Area High School in Altoona, many parents are feeling pressure about making college tuition payments, with kids feeling that stress and wondering if college is an option at all. There are other ramifications of a slow economy as well. “Many parents are working harder, and in some cases both parents are working and aren’t able to be home with their kids,” Burlingame says. “Money is tight for a lot of people, and I think that has really played havoc with many kids’ lives.” Burlingame says that when money is tight, kids are forced to make sacrifices, oftentimes giving up some of the activities they love. “One of the first things that goes is music lessons,” she says. Burlingame goes on to say that kids who are struggling financially also can’t afford to keep up with their peers. “The kids may not have the same cell phones or clothes, and that puts a little extra pressure on them.” In the worst-case scenarios, she says, kids come to school with no lunch money. u

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structured and stable as possible, and make sure your child gets adequate rest. It is a proven fact that children who come from healthy environments and those who get more sleep do better in school. Sleep-deprived children perform far more poorly than their peers. FINd FANtAstIC FrIeNds. Help your children make good choices about their friends. Know your children’s friends, and be sure to steer them away from any who appear to be a bad influence, especially those who may be into drugs and/or alcohol. MAke tIMe to PLAy! Make weekends fun. Provide for lots of family time like movie-watching or game-playing. Encourage outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking, camping or swimming. Above all, ensure that you’ve built in plenty of “down time” so that kids can relax a bit. A healthy escape from school means breaking the daily routine, and relaxation is a big part of that escape.

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CuMBerLand County art Center School & galleries www.mechanicsburgartcenter.com 717-697-2072 18 Artcraft Dr., Mechanicsburg, PA Ages Served: 2 to adult Dates: June-August Pre-School to teen, join us for drawing, cartooning, Japanese anime, painting, pottery, sculpture and crafts. Color Me Mine www.colormemine-centralpa.com 717-731-8500 Mechanicsburg, PA dauPhIn County art association of harrisburg www.artassocofhbg.com 717-236-1432 Harrisburg, PA Color Me Mine www.harrisburg.colormemine.com 717-909-8170 Harrisburg, PA Susquehanna art Museum www.sqart.org 717-233-8668 Harrisburg, PA LanCaSter County gymboree Play & Music www.gymboreeclasses.com 717-735-0660 Lancaster, PA Lancaster County art association www.lcaaonline.org 717-687-7061 Strasburg, PA Pa College of art and design www.pcad.edu 717-396-7833 Lancaster, PA the PotteryWorks and BeadWorks www.thepotteryworks.com 717-299-9963 Lancaster, PA Write from the heart www.writefromtheheart.us 717-626-6295 Ages Served: children and teens Dates: Year-round classes Not just a writing class! These playful, spirited workshops uplift the spirit and eliminate stress. yorK County gymboree Play & Music www.gymboreeclasses.com 717-600-8006 York, PA

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CuMBerLand County 360 dance Fitters, LLC 717-249-7313 Carlisle, PA Beverly Caley School of dance and Baton 717-766-4171 Mechanicsburg, PA Capital area dance www.capitalareadance.com 717-732-2137 Enola, PA Carlisle Ballet www.carlisleballet.com 717-249-5142 Carlisle, PA Central Penn youth Ballet (CPyB) www.cpyb.org 717-245-1190 5 N. Orange St., Ste. 3, Carlisle, PA Ages Served: 2 yrs. to adult Dates: varies, classes offered 7 days a week Over the past 53 years, CPYB (with locations in Harrisburg and Carlisle) has grown from a small, local dance studio to an internationally renowned classical ballet school and performing company. Not only are classes taught from beginner to pre-professional levels, but ballet culture and professional expectations are taught, as well. We offer classes such as Mommy & Me, Preschool Ballet, Primary and Pre-Professional Programs and an open program for teens and adults (Ballet, Hip Hop, Pilates and more). dance revelation Studio www.dancerevelation.com 717-796-6010 Mechanicsburg, PA Kinderdance www.kinderdance.com 717-540-1090 Mcginley School of Irish dance www.mcginleyirishdancers.com 717-439-2991 Lemoyne, PA

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CuMBerLand County My gym Children’s Fitness Center www.my-gym.com 717-737-1936 5103 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA The philosophy that guides My Gym’s programming and breakdown for classes has been developed through intensive physiological, psychological and sociological research, along with decades of handson experience by hundreds of My Gym child and fitness experts. Our carefully constructed programs are constantly analyzed and adjusted according to up-to-the-minute advances in medical and psychological research. My Gym’s main objectives are to ensure that program ingredients are safe, ageappropriate and optimal for building self-esteem. dauPhIn County evans Physical education Center www.hacc.edu/noncredit 717-780-2529 Harrisburg, PA

LanCaSter County Kids and tween yoga at the dancer’s edge 717-779-3104 Millersville, PA universal athletic Club www.universalathleticclub.com 717-569-5396 Lancaster, PA yorK County highpointe Fitness www.highpointefitness.com 717-858-2711 245 N. Main St., Ste. 6, Spring Grove, PA Ages Served: All Highpointe Fitness Studio is a group fitness center designed to incorporate many different kinds of fitness. We offer adult and kids group fitness classes including: Pilates, Zumba, Yoga, Martial Arts, Dance, TRX and the new, revolutionary IntenSati. Students can sign up for the GoGirlGo! and Inspire2Fit programs to receive a free t-shirt, events and discounted classes. reCreAtIoN

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LeBanon County Klick Lewis arena/by on the Ice www.klicklewisarena.com 717-685-1401 101 Landings Dr., Annville, PA Located in the Lebanon Valley’s premier sports complex, the Klick Lewis Arena presented by On The Ice offers public skating, learn to skate and learn to play hockey programs, summer camps and birthday party packages. This beautiful new facility has one rink and is beginning construction on a second.

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LanCaSter County Solanco Little League www.solancoll.org 717-786-4625 Quarryville, PA soCCer

CuMBerLand County Central Penn youth Soccer League www.cpysl.com 717-697-1002 Mechanicsburg, PA dauPhIn County Capital area Soccer association www.casa.cornerkicksystems.com 717-652-3676 Harrisburg, PA LanCaSter County Lancaster youth Soccer Club www.lysc1.com 717-393-7339 Lancaster, PA yorK County dillsburg area Soccer Club www.dascsoccer.org 717-502-0521 Dillsburg, PA red Land Soccer Club www.redlandsoccer.org 717-932-7887 Etters, PA Spring grove Soccer association www.springgrovesoccer.com 717-225-4205 Spring Grove, PA york Soccer League www.yysl.org 717-741-6939 York, PA MuLtIPLe LoCatIonS Soccer Shots www.soccershots.org 717-616-8587 Cumberland, Dauphin, York, Lancaster and Lebanon counties tutorING

Mynd Works Children’s Services (a program of Jewish Family Service of greater harrisburg) www.jfsofhbg.org 717-233-1681 Harrisburg, PA Sylvan Learning Centers www.educate.com 717-652-0646 Harrisburg, PA LanCaSter County academic Choice tutoring www.academicchoicetutoring.com 717-664-1016 Lancaster, PA the discovery Center www.nild.net 717-413-7034 Lancaster, PA Sylvan Learning Centers www.educate.com 717-293-0300 Lancaster, PA yorK County ClubZ tutoring www.clubztutoring.com 717-626-3083 York/Lancaster, PA enlightened Learning www.enlightenedlearning.org 717-630-8218 Hanover, PA Sylvan Learning Centers www.educate.com 717-840-9600 York, PA LeBanon County Sylvan Learning Centers www.educate.com 717-838-2650 Palmyra, PA LIBrArIes

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CuMBerLand County Sylvan Learning Centers www.educate.com 717-975-9941 Camp Hill, PA dauPhIn County huntington Learning Center www.huntingtonlearning.com 717-657-2002 Harrisburg, PA Masonic Learning Center for Children www.childrenslearningcenters.org 717-238-4947 Harrisburg, PA

Bosler Library www.ccpa.net/ls 717-243-4642 Carlisle, PA Cleve J. Fredricksen Library www.fredricksenlibrary.org 717-761-3900 Camp Hill, PA east Pennsboro Branch www.eastpennsborobranch.org 717-732-4274 Enola, PA John graham Public Library www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org 717-776-5900 Newville, PA

new Cumberland Library www.ccpa.net/ls 717-774-7820 New Cumberland, PA Shippensburg Library www.ccpa.net/ls 717-532-4508 Shippensburg, PA Simpson Library www.cumberlandcountylibraries.org 717-766-0171 Mechanicsburg, PA dauPhIn County east Shore area Library www.dcls.org 717-652-9380 Harrisburg, PA elizabethville area Library www.dcls.org 717-362-9825 Elizabethville, PA harrisburg downtown Library www.dcls.org 717-234-4961 Harrisburg, PA hummelstown Community Library www.dcls.org 717-566-0949 Hummelstown, PA Johnson Memorial Library www.dcls.org 717-692-2658 Millersburg, PA Kline Branch Library www.dcls.org 717-234-3934 Harrisburg, PA Madeline L. olewine Memorial Library www.dcls.org 717-232-7286 Harrisburg, PA northern dauphin Library www.dcls.org 717-453-9315 Lykens, PA LanCaSter County adamstown area Library www.adamstown.lib.pa.us 717-484-4200 Adamstown, PA Columbia Public Library www.columbia.lib.pa.us 717-684-2255 Columbia, PA eastern Lancaster County Library www.elancolibrary.org 717-354-0525 New Holland, PA elizabethtown Public Library www.etownpubliclibrary.org 717-367-7467 Elizabethtown, PA

afterschool & enrichment directory ephrata Public Library www.ephratapubliclibrary.org 717-738-9291 Ephrata, PA

Moores Memorial Library www.christianalibrary.org/ 610-593-6683 Christiana, PA

dover area Community Library www.yorklibraries.org/dover 717-292-6814 Dover, PA

red Land Community Library www.yorklibraries.org/redland 717-938-5599 Etters, PA

Lancaster Public Library www.lancaster.lib.pa.us 717-394-2651 Lancaster, PA

Pequea Valley Public Library www.pvpl.org 717-768-3160 Intercourse, PA

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Quarryville Library www.quarryvillelibrary.org 717-786-1336 Quarryville, PA

guthrie Memorial Library www.yorklibraries.org/hanover 717-632-5183 Hanover, PA

Lancaster Public Library Mountville www.lancaster.lib.pa.us 717-285-3231 Mountville, PA

Shuts environmental Library www.lancastercountyparks.org 717-295-2055 Lancaster, PA

Kaltreider-Benfer Library www.kaltreider-benfer.org 717-244-2032 Red Lion, PA

Strasburg-heisler Library www.strasburglibrary.org 717-687-8969 Strasburg, PA

Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center www.yorklibraries.org/kc 717-252-4080 Hellam, PA

Lititz Public Library www.lititzlibrary.org 717-626-2255 Lititz, PA Manheim Community Library www.manheimlibrary.org 717-665-6700 Manheim, PA Manheim township Public Library www.mtpl.info 717-560-6441 Lancaster, PA Milanof-Schock Library www.mslibrary.org 717-653-1510 Mt. Joy, PA

yorK County arthur hufnagel Public Library www.yorklibraries.org/hufnagel 717-235-1127 Glen Rock, PA Collinsville Community Library www.yorklibraries.org/collinsville 717-927-9014 Brogue, PA dillsburg Public Library www.yorklibraries.org/Dillsburg 717-432-5613 Dillsburg, PA

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afterschool & enrichment directory Kidz Quarterz www.kidzquarterz.com 717-975-2320 425 N. 21st St., Ste. 201, Camp Hill, PA Ages Served: infant to 10 yrs. Dates: M-F: 6:30am-6pm Kids Quarterz has two locations that have been serving Central Pennsylvania since 1994. Our centers provide a healthy place for children to learn, play and grow. We are proud to provide “quality care when you’re not there!” Kidz Quarterz II www.kidzquarterz.com 717-737-2047 5005 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA Ages Served: infant to 10 yrs. Kids Quarterz has two locations that have been serving Central Pennsylvania since 1994. Our centers provide a healthy place for children to learn, play and grow. We are proud to provide “quality care when you’re not there!” tLC the Learning Center www.tlc-learning-center.com 717-761-2220 Camp Hill, PA West Shore yMCa - Before and after School Care www.ymcaharrisburg.org 717-737-9622 410 Fallowfield Rd., Camp Hill, PA Available in the seven Cumberland Valley Elementary Schools from 7am until the start of school and dismissal of school until 6pm. Care includes safe and friendly environment where children are given a unique mix of activities and important relationship interaction following the YMCA Core Values. Afternoon snack is provided. dauPhIn County all about Kids early Learning Center 717-558-8001 Harrisburg, PA Bright Beginnings Child development Center Inc. www.brightbeginningsinc.com 717-671-8810 Harrisburg, PA Calvary Kids Childcare Center 717-545-7886 Harrisburg, PA CCLC at hershey www.cclc.com 717-531-5484 Hershey, PA east Shore Montessori School www.esms1.org 717-545-7748 Harrisburg, PA east Shore yMCa Child development www.ymcaharrisburg.org 717-232-9622 701 N. Front St., Harrisburg PA Ages Served: 6 wks. to 12 yrs. Dates: Downtown center: M-F: 6:45am5:45pm; School-age sites: M-F: 7-9am and 3:30-6pm

Two full-day preschool child development centers and 15 before- and after-school programs located in Central Dauphin, Lower Paxton & Susquehanna Township school districts. Keystone STARS participant. goddard School - harrisburg www.goddardschool.com/Schools/ Harrisburg-PA/schools.gspx 717-526-0404 4397 Sturbridge Dr., Harrisburg, PA Watch your child blossom into a happy, confident learner ready for lifelong success. Every day at our school, you can count on child care going far beyond simple daycare. Imagination Island Learning Center, Inc. www.imaginationislandlearningcenter. com 717-652-6222 Harrisburg, PA Kids academy 717-920-5575 Halifax, PA Londonderry School www.thelondonderryschool.org 717-540-0543 Harrisburg, PA Lower Paxton yMCa Child development Center www.ymcaharrisburg.org 717-652-3681 4618 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA Ages Served: 6 wks. to 12 yrs. Call today to schedule a tour and get free enrollment when you mention Central Penn Parent. Keystone STARS participant. McLamb Memorial Church day Care Ctr 717-233-1337 Harrisburg, PA new Life’s tender Moments Learning Center www.greaterzionbaptist.org 717-541-0914 Harrisburg, PA Penbrook Learning Center 717-236-1239 Harrisburg, PA PSeCu Child Care Center www.hildebrandtlearningcenters.com 717-777-2309 Harrisburg, PA town & Country day School www.townandcountrydayschool.org 717-564-5830 Harrisburg, PA u-gro Learning Centres www.u-gro.com • HACC Campus 717-780-2581 1 HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA • Harrisburg 717-564-9100 3501 Canby St., Harrisburg, PA • Harrisburg Tecport 717-561-1234 3880 Tecport Dr., Harrisburg, PA

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• Hershey 717-533-5707 834 W. Areba Ave., Hershey, PA Ages Served: infant - K-Readiness, After School, Summer Camp We think growing up should be a great experience. It should be fun and happy. It should be full of love and caring. It should be about learning and getting the best possible start in life. LanCaSter County Bountiful Blessings early education and academics 717-945-7318 Lancaster, PA Columbia Child Care & Learning Center www.luthercare.org 717-684-2325 Columbia, PA diamond Street early Childhood Center www.diamondstreet.org 717-859-4272 Akron, PA elizabethtown Child Care Center www.etownchildcare.org 717-361-9824 Elizabethtown, PA grace Place Child Care & Learning Center www.luthercare.org 717-291-0275 Lancaster, PA Montessori academy of Lancaster www.montlanc.com 717-560-0815 Lancaster, PA reamstown Child Care & Learning Center www.luthercare.org 717-336-3233 Reamstown, PA St. Peter’s Preschool 717-569-9211 10 Delp Rd., Lancaster, PA Ages Served: 2 to 5 yrs. Dates: September-May: 9-11:20am or Noon-2:20pm Our 26th year serving preschoolers. High quality staff, excellent teacher retention, warm, loving and stimulating educational environment. the Jenkins School www.thejenkinsschool.com 717-295-1548 Lancaster, PA the new School of Lancaster www.newschool.net 717-397-7655 Lancaster, PA u-gro Learning Centres www.u-gro.com • HACC Lancaster Campus 717-399-3088 1641 Old Philadelphia Pike, Lancaster, PA • Lititz 717-560-4300

1130 Erbs Quarry Rd., Lititz, PA • Lititz Pike 717-581-4291 3001 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA • Lancaster/Hempfield 717-898-8000 760 Indian Springs Dr., Lancaster, PA Ages Served: infant - K-Readiness, After School, Summer Camp We think growing up should be a great experience. It should be fun and happy. It should be full of love and caring. It should be about learning and getting the best possible start in life. yWCa, Lancaster and Millersville area www.ywcalancaster.org 717-393-1735, ext. 270 Lancaster, PA yorK County Blessed Kids Childcare www.blessedkidschildcare.com 717-846-4830 York, PA Children First Learning Center, Inc. 717-741-5426 York, PA Christian School of york www.csyonline.com 717-767-6842 York, PA Crispus attucks early Learning Center www.crispusattucks.org 717-848-3610 York, PA east york Kindercare Learning Center www.kindercare.com 717-755-2821 York, PA Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool www.kidsvillejunction.com 717-382-9380 Fawn Grove, PA Kidsville Junction Childcare & Preschool - Stewartstown www.kidsvillejunction.com 717-993-9380 Stewartstown, PA Kinderacademy early Learning Center www.kinderacademy.net 717-432-8263 Dillsburg, PA robin’s nest daycare and Preschool www.robinsnestpreschool.com 717-792-6700; 717-767-4043 2498 W. Philadelphia St., York, PA; 3350 Alta Vista Rd., Dover, PA Ages Served: 6 mos. to 12 yrs. Dates: M-F: 6am to 6pm Enriching children’s lives, offering parents peace of mind. tLC Montessori Inc. www.tlcmontessoriinc.com 717-428-9992 6434 S. Susquehanna Trail, York, PA

Ages Served: infant to Kindergarten Dates: Year round, 7am-6pm TLC Montessori School employs all Montessori methods and philosophies. Children are treated with respect as unique individuals. We utilize a curriculum in which the activities are individualized for each child. The total development of the child is considered - social, emotional and educational. In a safe, secure, caring environment children are free to reach their full potential. u-gro Learning Centres - york www.u-gro.com 717-757-5900 1321 N. Sherman St., York, PA Ages Served: infant to Kindergarten Readiness, after-school, summer camp We think growing up should be a great experience. It should be fun and happy. It should be full of love and caring. It should be about learning and getting the best possible start in life. temple Christian academy & Preschool www.templebaptistyork.com/tcap 717-741-6892 2550 Pine Grove Rd., York, PA Ages Served: Ages 2 to grade 6 Dates: August through May; Summer Program is June-August Temple Christian Academy & Preschool lovingly educates children, ages 2 through grade 6. Our mission is to provide a quality Christian Education while preparing our children for the world and for eternity. yMCa of york & york County www.yorkcoymca.org 717-292-5622 Dover, PA york Country day School www.ycds.org 717-815-6712 York, PA york Little People daycare 717-757-9407 York, PA LeBanon County emma C. Berger Child Care & Learning Center www.luthercare.org 717-867-4660 Annville, PA Jack and Jill Preschool www.jackandjillschool.org 717-272-3588 280 Hillcrest Rd., Lebanon, PA Art, Spanish, Math & Movement and more enrichment classes begin in October, January and March. Now enrolling for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Enrichment Program (KEA). Celebrating 41 years in early childhood education. Kochenderfer’s Christian day Care 717-273-3005 Lebanon, PA St. James Child Care & Learning Center www.luthercare.org 717-272-4778 Lebanon, PA

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Palmyra: Lebanon Valley Brethren Home - Daycare Center Palmyra Area Recreation & Parks Commission Physicians Group - Kathy Kiskis The Filling Station Sylvan Heights Learning Center U-GRO Learning Centres Adrian’s Family Restaurant

Lebanon: Big Brothers/Big Sisters Developmental Disability Services Friendly’s Good Samaritan Health System Jack And Jill Nursery Kim Studio Of Karate Lebanon Community Library Rainbow Learning Center Spike Karate And Fitness U-GRO Learning Centres Wertz Orthodontics Women’s Health Center Of Lebanon Grantville: Cross Roads Café Myerstown: Myerstown Community Library Myerstown Family Practice

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afterschool & enrichment directory

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u-gro Learning Centres www.u-gro.com • Lebanon 717-274-2222 825 Helen Dr., Lebanon, PA • Palmyra 717-838-2323 1081 E. Main St., Palmyra, PA Ages Served: infant - K-Readiness, After School, Summer Camp We think growing up should be a great experience. It should be fun and happy. It should be full of love and caring. It should be about learning and getting the best possible start in life. MuLtIPLe LoCatIonS hildebrandt Learning Centers www.hildebrandtlearningcenters.com 1-800-874-3461 Dallas, PA Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster and York County

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Family-Child resources www.f-cr.com 717-757-1227 3995 E. Market St., York, PA Ages Served: 5 to 17 yrs. Fees: Free to York County residents Dates: 2nd Saturday of every month, 9am-1:30pm Kids’ Groups provide school-age children the opportunity to learn skills to make good decisions, understand feelings, and cope with family changes.

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Schreiber Pediatric rehab Center’s recreational Programs www.schreiberpediatric.org 717-393-0425 625 Community Way, Lancaster, PA Ages Served: 3 to 21 yrs. Fun, exciting activities for children and teens ages 3 to 21 with special needs.

dauPhIn County Learning disabilities association of Pennsylvania www.ldapa.org 717-939-3731 Harrisburg, PA Mynd Works Children’s Services (a program of Jewish Family Service of greater harrisburg) www.jfsofhbg.org 717-233-1681 Harrisburg, PA new Story www.newstory.com 717-901-9906 Harrisburg, PA Specialized Learning Services 717-520-0603 Hershey, PA Vista School www.thevistaschool.org 717-835-0310 Hershey, PA LanCaSter County aaron’s acres www.aaronsacres.org 717-917-6101 Lancaster, PA

art association of harrisburg www.artassocofhbg.com 717-236-1432 Harrisburg, PA Lake tobias Wildlife Park www.laketobias.com 717-362-9126 Halifax, PA Susquehanna art Museum www.sqart.org 717-233-8668 Harrisburg, PA Zoo america www.zooamerica.com 717-534-3900 Hershey, PA LanCaSter County Lancaster County art association www.lcaaonline.org 717-687-7061 Strasburg, PA Lancaster Science Factory www.tlsf.org 717-509-6363 Lancaster, PA north Museum of natural history and Science www.northmuseum.org 717-291-3941 Lancaster, PA yorK County york art association www.yorkartassociation.org 717-755-0028 York, PA yorkarts www.yorkarts.org 717-848-3200 York, PA

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Big Fun

in the Big Apple the first description that comes to mind when you think New York City probably isn’t “family friendly.” But we encourage you to give the Big Apple a chance. After all, there’s lots of fun – and free! – stuff to do there. Parks and Playgrounds galore! Central Park is known worldwide, but are you familiar with all it has to offer? Admission to the park itself is free, and so are visits to any of the 17 playgrounds within it. That’s right. 17. Favorites include the East 72nd Street Playground, offering old-school tire swings and a sandbox, and the James Michael Levin Playground, featuring a concrete fountain with Alice in Wonderland characters at its center. Not free, but a secret park gem, is the Victorian Gardens Amusement Park operated during the summer months in the Wollman Rink location. Here children can hop on classic rides, try their hand at “Whacking a Mole,” or snack on some cotton candy. For more information on the park and all it has to offer, visit www.CeNtrALPArkNyC.orG.

Victorian Gardens Amusement Park, Central Park window shop! Window shopping might not normally be fun for all members of the family (read: the kids and dad), but in NYC, where everything is larger than life, it’s an experience. Kids and kids-at-heart are sure to enjoy stops like FAO Schwartz, in the Upper East Side of Manhattan on famous Fifth Avenue. It’s there that you can stroll up to the top floor, pop off your shoes, and play some sock-hopping tunes on the Big Piano (named after the popular Tom Hanks film in which it appeared, Big). On the second floor, Muppets fans can try their hand at creating their own Muppet puppet character (for a fee) in the Muppet Whatnot Workshop. www.FAo.CoM Also fun for all ages and on the opposite side of the Upper East Side is Dylan’s Candy Bar on Third Avenue (near the Lexington and 59th Street Subway stop). Also three floors, it offers a showcase of celebrity candy picks on its first floor (Jerry Seinfeld loves Mary Janes), along with souvenir merchandise and candy throwbacks like Big League Chew, Push-Pops and

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more. The second floor, at street level, features all the mix-and-match bulk candy you can imagine, plus a chocolate fondue fountain, where you can purchase pretzels, marshmallows, graham crackers, strawberries and more to dip and snack on. The top floor is the store’s café, where it serves specialty coffee drinks and dips of original ice cream flavors like coffee donut. It can also be rented out for special occasions. www.dylanscandybar.com

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Say “Aahhh!” as you relax from a long day of sightseeing at the Loews Hotel on Park Avenue.

A Place to Stay after you Play! If there’s one item to splurge on when you’re in New York City, especially if your focus is on the free to-dos in the Upper East Side, it’s a place to rest your feet and head. New York is not known for spacious or “cheap” accommodations, but we feel confident in recommending the Loews Regency on Park Avenue if you can resign yourself to spending about $400 a night. For that, you’ll get an unusually large and nicely appointed room by New York’s standards, featuring some of the most comfortable beds we’ve ever experienced; courteous and convenient concierge services; and a kid- and pet-friendly spot. In fact, the Loews Regency’s room service menu has a slew of items geared to children, names and all, including: Pokémon blast pancakes for breakfast, Harry Potter’s pizza for lunch, and perhaps, a SpongeBob Squarepants burger for dinner. www.loewshotels.com Drive time: From downtown Harrisburg to New York City’s Port Authority, 625 Eighth Ave.: 3hr. 6min. If you do not want to drive your car into the city, you might consider taking Amtrak from Harrisburg. A roundtrip ticket can be purchased for under $100. www.amtrak.com

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Medical Exams Year by Year

by Tom Haring

The key to lifelong health is effective body maintenance and regular doctor visits. As a body ages and changes, the medical concerns associated with that body change, too. Tests and screenings allow you to address issues early and more effectively. Here are some tests to track, from birth to the retirement years:

Once a year, starting at 2 years old:

Birth:

Once a year, starting at 3 years old:

A pediatrician or an obstetrician should check for birth defects like Down syndrome, cleft palate and spina bifida before the baby leaves the hospital

Nine months old:

Height and weight Scoliosis screening TB test Cholesterol test

Blood pressure check Teeth and gums checked by dentist

3, 4, 6, 10 and 11 years old: Formal hearing and vision tests

Basic hearing tests at all regularly scheduled doctor visits Screening for developmental delays and disabilities during regularly scheduled doctor visits

5 years old and above:

18 months old:

13 years old and above:

Continued screening for developmental delays and disabilities during regularly scheduled doctor visits Developmental screening for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) during regularly scheduled doctor visits

24 months old: Continued developmental screening for ASD during regularly scheduled doctor visits

Asthma testing

Girls examined by a gynecologist

20 years old and above: Yearly checkups

30 years old and above: Women should have a pap test and/or a HPV test

35 years old and above: Thyroid testing

50 years old and above: Colorectal cancer screening and a rectal exam Men tested for prostate cancer Women get mammography screening Women tested for thyroid issues

65 years old and above: Osteoporosis screening

70 years old and above: Bone density exam Maintain regular doctor appointments, and keep asking questions. Your health is one of the most important responsibilities that you will ever have. Tom Haring is a freelance writer, a husband and a father.

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It’s a Miracle!

by Jane Suter

I once thought near death experiences were reserved for zookeepers and adrenaline junkies. Boy was I wrong. Turns out, bargain hunting out of shape, stay-at-home moms are equally at risk. My brush with the grim reaper happened this summer. It all began with a coupon: FREE Havaianas’ flip-flops (a $20 value) at Shine Swim Shop. I didn’t know what Havaianas were, but these ultra-pricey flip-flops sounded amazing. Off I went to get me some fancy footwear. At the store, these designer flops looked suspiciously like my Dollar General pair. But, at 20 bucks, they had to have gold dust sprinkled on them, right? Nope. But hey, they were on the house. I grabbed a pair and sauntered towards the cash register, coupon in hand, like I had just won the Powerball jackpot. But then, right before I reached the counter, I saw a sign that read, Miraclesuit: Look 10 lbs. lighter in 10 seconds. What? Could this be true? In stunned reverence I walked slowly towards the rack teeming with these marvels of the swimsuit world. I imagined myself at the pool, sashaying through the shallow end, all skinny and curvy and stuff. My body, a whole 10 pounds lighter, looked outstanding in my fantasy. My bubble burst when I looked at the price tag: $136. Holy Toledo! For that price, it better make me look like Demi Moore. But, for a real-life miracle, I figured it was quite reasonable, so I pawed through the garments looking for one in my size. The only one they had was this sexy Zebra-striped number. The clerk showed me to the dressing room while I practically exploded with anticipation. Let’s get this baby on! One foot in, then the other, now slide it up … Why wasn’t it sliding up? Maybe if I just pull a little harder. Umph, argh, there it goes… a little more… maybe if I rock back and forth it will… yes, yes, THERE! It was a struggle, but I finally wrangled it onto my body. Sure, I couldn’t breathe, but if it makes me look fantastic, who cares? Breathing is so overrated. I turned to reveal the miracle. My reflection was not what I had envisioned. Instead of the anticipated transformation, I looked more like a naked mole rat being strangled to death by a boa con-

strictor. My midsection was compressed to such a degree, that all of my fatty flesh had nowhere to go but up and out. I was now wearing a skin turtleneck. I was also turning blue from lack of oxygen. Wow, this must be NASA-grade Lycra. As my lungs collapsed, it occurred to me; if I pass out right now, the paramedics are going to find me like this: a giant Zebra-striped lump with the ends blown out. Imagine the headlines: Lady killed by bathing suit. Frantically, I tried to tear the garment off my body. But the more I struggled, the more it fought back. It had come alive! I must have been making quite a commotion, because the clerk checked on me. “Are you OK in there ma’am?” “UNGH” was all I could muster. With my life flashing before my eyes, I managed to get it down to my hips. I was free. As the color returned to my cheeks and my internal organs slid back into their proper positions, I slumped into the dressing room chair. I guess it was too good to be true. After putting my street clothes back on, the clerk bagged my free flip-flops. I suppose I did receive a miracle. After all, I made it out of the dressing room alive. Oh well, at least my feet will look amazing.

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Sure, I couldn’t breathe, but if it makes me look fantastic, who cares? Breathing is so overrated.

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Calendar Sunday, auguSt 1 Family science sunday-Alternative energy. North Museum of Natural History & Science, Lancaster, 1-4pm. Solar, wind, water - what does it all mean? We’ll take a look at how to produce and save energy without using fossil fuels. Adults: $7; Children/Seniors: $6. 717-291-3941

Monday, auguSt 2 through thurSday, auguSt 8

Pedal tractor Pull. Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Ronks, All day. A-Maze-ing fun includes 50+ farm activities in the maze, barnyard and courtyard plus free parking and photo souvenir. Adults: $14.95; Children (3-11): $12.95; Children (under 2): Free. 717-687-6843 • www.CherryCrestAdventureFarm.com

Monday, auguSt 2 story time. Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover, 6pm. Free. 717-632-5183

miSSioN AViATioN FAir Smoketown Airport, Smoketown. See flight demos, meet missionary pilots, hear aviation speakers, visit the many exhibits and enjoy lots of children’s activities and great food. Free. 717-509-0938

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Nature scope. Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, 2-4pm. Use some cool tools to get an up close look at nature’s backyard wonders. Outdoor program for adults and children ages 2-10 to experience together. Free with admission. 717-569-5437 • www.handsonhouse.org

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saturn: ring world 2. North Museum of Natural History & Science, Lancaster, 2pm. See Saturn’s rings and its moons up close. Adults: $8.50; Children/Seniors: $7.50. 717-291-3941

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set sail tales story time. Martin Library,York, 6:30-7:30pm. Help with crew activities like setting the sails and scrubbing the decks while singing a sea chantey. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Free. 717-846-5300

tuesday Morning story time. Barnes & Noble, Lancaster, 11:30am. Free. 717-290-8171

Monday evening story time. Glatfelter Memorial Library, Spring Grove, 7pm. Share stories just before bedtime. Free. 717-225-3220

story time. Kaltreider-Benfer Library, Red Lion, 10:15am. For children ages 3 to 5 yrs. Program presented again at 11:15am. Free. 717-244-2032

set sail tales story time. Kreutz Creek Valley Library, Hellem, 10:30pm. Help with crew activities like setting the sails and scrubbing the decks while singing a sea chantey. Free. 717-252-4080

Cannonball Charlie. Dover Area Community Library, Dover, 10:30-11:30am. Join us as Cannonball Charlie from the York Revolution team visits and shares stories, history and fun. Free. 717-292-6814

steppin’ woofs: dancing dogs. Paul Smith Library of Southern York County, Shrewsbury, 10:30-11:30am. Dogs will dance a choreographed routine. Free. 717-235-4313

Backyard Beach Blast. Paul Smith Library of Southern York County, Shrewsbury, 10:30am-Noon. Join the fun as we splash and dash our way through a beach themed obstacle course and games. This event will involve water and will be outside, please wear a bathing suit & sunscreen and bring a towel. 717-235-4313

drop-In Craft time. Kaltreider-Benfer Library,Red Lion, 2pm. Hermit Crab afternoon. One craft per child and while supplies last. Free. 717-244-2032 Pool side treats. Martin Library, York, 5:30-6:30pm. Come join us in making ice cream sundaes. Free. 717-846-5300

Craft Program. Red Land Library, Etters, 2-4pm. For grades K to 3. Free. 717-938-5599

ryan Bridge - the Bug Man. Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover, 10:30-11:30am. Reading club program. Free. 717-632-5183

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Anime & Manga Club. Bosler Memorial Library, Carlisle, 5-6pm. Open to teens ages 13-17. Club members learn how to draw in the manga style, watch anime movies and discuss all things anime and manga. Free. 717-243-4642 • www.boslerlibrary.org

WedneSday, auguSt 4 Checkers tournament. Kaltreider-Benfer Library, Red Lion, 2pm. Come play in our elimination Checkers tournament. Grand Prize for our top winner! (6- to 9-year-olds must be with an adult.) Pre-registration is required. Free. 717-244-2032

Where to Go Who to See What to Do

The Wiggles Wiggly Circus

The Hershey Theatre, Hershey, 2:30pm or 6:30pm. Join The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers as they bring all the excitement of the big top with a wiggly twist to Hershey! Tickets $77.75$12.75

wii wednesdays. Red Land Library, Etters, 2-4pm. For Grades 3-6. Free. 717-938-5599 story time. Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover, 6-8pm. Free. 717-632-5183 Make ‘n take summer reading Club Craft. Collinsville Community Library, Brogue, All day. Grades K-3. Free. 717-927-9014 Family Place Play Group. Family Place: Martin Library, York, 10-11am. For adults and children who have completed the 5-week Family Place Parent/Child Workshop. A fun, open atmosphere to enjoy guided play with your new friends. Attendee must be 3-years-old or younger. Free. 717-846-5300 toddler story time. Kaltreider-Benfer Library, Red Lion, 10:15am. For ages 18 mos. to 3 yrs. Program repeated at 11:15am. Free. 717-244-2032

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Elizabethtown Fair

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Mount Gretna Outdoo r Art Show.

Streets and parks of mount Gretna, mount Gretna, 9am-6pm. Festiva l-goers can enjoy a weekend of art, entertainment an d gourmet food. Adults: $8; Childr under 12: Free. en 717-964-3270 • ww w.mtgretnaarts.com

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‘tween and teen drop in Crafts. Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center, Hellem, 1-4pm. Create unique crafts. Pick up a list of projects and materials (if donated materials are required.) For kids aged 10 and up. Free. 717-252-4080 what’s up wednesdays. The North Museum of Natural History & Science, Lancaster, 1-4pm. Museum visitors can participate in science demonstrations, games and handson activities. From rockets to bubbles, fossils to live animals. Free with admission. 717-291-3941 • www.northmuseum.org Public Cyber school Info session. Commonwealth Connections Academy, Hawrrisburg, 6:30-8:30pm. Local information session to educate families about CCA’s curriculum, which uses technology and individualized education for each student. Free. 717-214-2200 • www.connectionsacademy.com wednesday Morning story time. Barnes & Noble, Lancaster, 11am. Free. 717-290-8171

thurSday, auguSt 5 Movie - A Mighty wind. Binns Park - Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, 9pm. (PG) movie. Free. 717-291-4758 steppin’ woofs. Martin Library, York, 1011am. Dogs will dance a choreographed routine. Free. 717-846-5300

read, touch and discover program. The North Museum of Natural History & Science, Lancaster, 10:30am. This session will focus on puzzles and will include a variety of fun activities to help participants indentify patterns and classify objects. Free with admission. 717-291-3941 • www.northmuseum.org

Magic and More. Kaltreider-Benfer Library, Red Lion, 6:30pm. Magician Dave Rojahn will entertain the family outside behind the library, so bring along a blanket. (In case of rain, we’ll be inside.) Please bring a snack to share for the party. Free. 717-244-2032 • www.yorklibraries.org

drop-In Craft. Glatfelter Memorial Library, Spring Grove. Free. 717-225-3220

Aok Players. Guthrie Memorial Library Hanover’s Public Library , Hanover, 7-8pm. Our favorite theatre troupe closes out the Thursday night programs. Free. 717-632-5183 • www.yorklibraries.org

Baby time. Kaltreider-Benfer Library, Red Lion, 10:15-11am. For children from birth to 18 mos. Join for book fun, rhymes, finger plays, tips and more for parents, grandparents and little ones. Program repeated at 11:15am. Free. 717-244-2032 • www.yorklibraries.org Puppet theater thursday. Paul Smith Library of Southern York County , Shrewsbury, 10:3011am. Presents Little Red Riding Hood. Two showings, 10:30am and 11:30am. Free. 717-235-4313 Preschool story time and Craft. Arthur Hufnagel Public Library, Glen Rock, 11-noon. Geared for preschool-aged children 3 to 5 yrs. Caregiver must stay with children. Free. 717-235-1127 Panning for Gold with Jeri Jones. Collinsville Community Library , Brogue, 5:15-6pm. Pan for gold outside and learn about gold that runs right through York County. Register by Aug. 4 at 5pm. Free. 717-927-9014 • www.yorklibraries.org

Book sale. Village Library, Jacobus, 10am6pm. Paperbacks for 50 cents; hardbacks for $1. Every Thursday on the library porch. May be cancelled due to inclement weather, call ahead if rain is in the forecast. Free. 717-428-1034

FrIday, auguSt 6 Make ‘n take a summer reading Club Craft. Collinsville Community Library, Brogue. Grades 4-8. 717-927-9014 • www.yorklibraries.org steppin’ woofs. Red Land Library , Etters, 11:15am. Dogs will dance a choreographed routine. 717-938-5599 • www.yorklibraries.org Glo Golf. Village Greens Golf, Strasburg. Enjoy Christian music while enjoying a twist on traditional golf with glowing balls. Adults: $10.50; Children $9.50. 717-687-6933

youth Chess Night. Cleve J. Fredricksen Library, Camp Hill, 6:30pm. Experts from the Harrisburg Chess Club assist young chess players and match up competitors with equal skill level. Ages 7-13. Participants are asked to bring a chess set if possible but not required. Free. 717-761-3900

Saturday, auguSt 7 through Sunday, auguSt 8 National kids day talent show. Dutch Wonderland, Lancaster. Child singers, dancers, baton twirlers and performers of all kind will be at Dutch Wonderland! $31.95. 866-386-2839

Saturday, auguSt 7 Celebrity signing - Lucas till. Rockvale Outlets, Lancaster. Join one of today’s hottest teen celebrities, Lucas Till, for a meet, greet and autograph session. Free. 717-293-9595 • www.lucastill.com. kids run the Bases. City Island, Harrisburg. Senators vs. Altoona Curve game. Stay around post-game kids can run the bases. Free with admission ticket. 717-231-4444 saturday Morning story time. Barnes & Noble, Camp Hill, 10:30am. Free. 717-737-0221

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Read to the Dogs - Tales for Tails. Kaltreider-Benfer Library , Red Lion, 10am. A therapy dog reading session geared for beginning readers, reluctant readers, readers who need some practice and readers who love dogs. Pre-registration is required. Free. 717-244-2032 • www.yorklibraries.org

Summer Stream Stomp. Environmental Center, Lancaster, 6-8pm. Ages 8 and up can search for aquatic wildlife with Naturalist Karen Wiker in Mill Creek. Learn about what we find and what it can tell us about the health of the waterway. Be prepared to get wet. All participants must wear closedtoed shoes. Pre-registration is required. Free. 717-295-2055

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Wild Edibles with Kermit Henning. Olewine Nature Center, Harrisburg, 1pm3pm. Program about local plants that are edible by humans. A short walk afterwards will be weather-dependent. Pre-registration is required. $5. www.wildwoodlake.org/events Saturday Afternoon Story Time. Barnes & Noble, Lancaster, 1pm. Free. 717-290-8171 Curator Club. The Oakes Museum of Natural History at Messiah College, Grantham, 9:45am-Noon. Students entering grades 3 to 5 are invited to join the Curator Club, a multifaceted science program. This week’s topic is North America: Identify Animal Signs and Adaptations.$10. 717-691-6082 • www.messiah.edu/Oakes/curator_club/index.shtml Back to School Party. NCFCU Main Office, New Cumberland,10-Noon. Join NCFCU and the Cat in the Hat at our back to school party! There will be activities, story time with Cat in the Hat and lots of back-toschool giveaways! Free. 717-774-7706 Fredricksen Library Loop 5K/Fun Run Walk. Fredricksen Library Loop, Camp Hill, 7am. Held rain or shine. Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded for top finishers of the 5K Race. Racers and walkers of all ages are welcomed and strollers are allowed on the walk route. $20 5k; $15 Mile Fun Run/Walk. 717-761-3900 • www.active.com Streaming Adventures. Lancaster REC, Lancaster,10-11am. Session 1 of 5. In this outdoor activity, participants will be guided through water-related set-ups to assist in identifying streams within our local area. $5. 866-878-3595 • www.letsgooutdoors.net Yummie’s Birthday Party. Kitchen Kettle Village, Intercourse, 11am-Noon. The Village mascot, Yummie, an overstuffed gingerbread man, will be celebrating his birthday. Come enjoy mascots, games and birthday treats. Free. 800-732-3538 • www.kitchenkettle.com/events/ yummies-birthday-party.asp

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Sunday, August 8 Wicker Baskets with Beads. Environmental Center, Lancaster, 1-4pm. Ages 10 and up can join Naturalist Mary Ann Schlegel to make simple beginner baskets from reeds and beads. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a bucket. Pre-registration is required. $6. 717-295-2055

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Community Ice Skating. The Hotel Hershey, Hershey,11-2pm. Complimentary ice skating for the community on its all-weather, all-season skating rink. Guests may bring their own skates (Hockey style only, no toe skates) or rent on site for $3 a pair; access to the rink itself is free. Free. 717-533-3171 • www.hotelhershey.com Family Science Sunday-Alternative Energy. North Museum of Natural History & Science, Lancaster, 1-4pm. We’ll take a look at how to produce and save energy without using fossil fuels. Adults: $7; Children/Seniors: $6. 717-291-3941

Monday, August 9 Aquatic Insects with Ryan Bridge, the Bug Man. Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center, Hellem, 10:30am. How are insects like humans? How do insects help biologists? Do “children” insects look like “adult” insects? Learn the answers at this program. Free. 717-252-4080 • www.yorklibraries.org Forgotten Friends Reptiles with Jesse Rothaker. Paul Smith Library of Southern York County , Shrewsbury,10:30-11:30am. Live aquatic reptiles and amphibians. All ages. Free. 717-235-4313 • www.yorklibraries.org Soda Tab Bracelets. Martin Library, York, 5:30-7:30pm. Come join us to find out how to make a beautiful bracelet out of soda can tabs. Free. 717-846-5300 • www.yorklibraries.org Story Time. Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover, 6-8pm. Free. 717-632-5183 • www.yorklibraries.org

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Summer Plant Identification Walk. Environmental Center, Lancaster,10am-Noon; 1pm-3pm. Ages 12 and up can join Naturalist Emily Cost for a plant walk in Central Park and come away with newfound floral knowledge. Pre-registration is required. Free. 717-295-2055

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Tuesday, August 10 through Friday, August 13 Cumberland Ag Expo. Newville Fairgrounds, Newville. Farm and home exhibits, Jack Russell races, children’s pedal tractor pulls, 4-H (children) game tent, nightly entertainment. Little Miss Ag Expo contest Wednesday. Free. www.cumberlandagexpo.com

Tuesday, August 10 Snakes and Sundaes. Kreutz Creek Valley Library, Hellem, 6:30-7:30pm. Educational program with the Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary. After enjoy an ice cream sundae. We ask that each family bring an ice cream topping to share (please drop off before the program) and their own water bottles. Free. 717-252-4080 • www.yorklibraries.org Tuesday Morning Story Time. Barnes & Noble, Lancaster, 11:30am. Free. 717-290-8171 Reading to Dogs. East Pennsboro Branch Library, Enola, 6-8pm. Trained dogs will be at the library to listen to children read aloud. This program is helpful to children who may be shy or reluctant to read aloud. Free. 717-732-4274

Wednesday, August 11 through Saturday, August 14 Railroad Family Days. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg. Sing along with popular railroad songs, enjoy legendary railroad stories, view operating model railroad layouts and displays, make take-home crafts and learn important railroad safety messages, along with a variety of other activities designed especially for families. Admission included with regular Museum cost. 717-687-8628 • www.rrmuseumpa.org

Wednesday, August 11 What’s Up Wednesdays. The North Museum of Natural History & Science, Lancaster, 1-4pm. Museum visitors can participate in science demonstrations, games and handson activities. From rockets to bubbles, fossils to live animals. Free with admission. 717-291-3941 • www.northmuseum.org Wednesday Morning Story Time. Barnes & Noble, Lancaster, 11am. Free. 717-290-8171 Preschool Story Time: Summer at Wildwood. Olewine Nature Center, Harrisburg, 10-10:45am. Children ages 2-4. Stories, rhymes, play and a take-home craft will introduce Wildwood Lake critters and the joy of books and language to youngsters. Pre-registration is required. Free. www.wildwoodlake.org/events/

Family Place Play Group. Family Place: Martin Library, York, 10-11am. For adults and children who have completed the 5-week Family Place Parent/Child Workshop. A fun, open atmosphere to enjoy guided play with your new friends. Attendee must be 3 yrs. or younger. Free. 717-846-5300 The Bug Man: Ryan Bridges. Village Library, Jacobus, 10:30. Learn general facts about insects and non-insect relatives, basic anatomy and life-cycles. There will be hands-on props and a chance to pet a live insect or insect relative. Free. 717-428-1034 • www.yorklibraries.org

Thursday, August 12 Preschool Story Time and Craft. Arthur Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock,Glen Rock, 11am-Noon. Geared for pre-schoolaged children 3- to 5-years-old. Caregiver must stay with children. Free. 717-235-1127 • www.yorklibraries.org Video Game Thursday. Martin Library, York, 5:30-7:30pm. Put your skills to the test against other gamers. Snacks will be provided. Free. 717-846-5300 • www.yorklibraries.org Movie - The Blind Side. Binns Park - Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, 9pm. PG-13. Free. 717-291-4758

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Friday, August 13 through Saturday, August 14 Hogwarts Express Parties. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg. 717-687-8628 • rrmuseumpa.org

Friday, August 13 Friday Night Fun: Nature Scope. Handson House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster, 5-7pm. Use some cool tools to get an up-close look at nature’s backyard wonders. Outdoor program for adults and children ages 2-10 to experience together. Free with admission. 717-569-5437 • www.handsonhouse.org Babies & Toddlers Story Time. Kreutz Creek Valley Library, Hellem,10:15am. Please call the library to register as space is limited. Free. 717-252-4080 • www.yorklibraries.org

Saturday, August 14 Read to the Dogs - Tales for Tails. Glatfelter Memorial Library, Spring Grove, 10am. Twenty-minute therapy dog reading sessions are designed for new or reluctant readers and dog lovers. Free. 717-225-3220 • www.yorklibraries.org Grands are Grand program. The North Museum of Natural History & Science, Lancaster, 10:30am. Fun-filled experience for both grandparents and their preschoolage grandchildren as they explore nature and science together. This program takes participants around the world as they learn about life in various habitats. Registration required. Free with admission. 717-291-4371 • www.northmuseum.org Volunteer Work Day. Olewine Nature Center, Harrisburg, 10-1pm. The public is invited to join the monthly outdoor workday. Preregistration is required. Free. www.wildwoodlake.org/events/ Intriguing Insects. Environmental Center, Lancaster, 10-11am.; 1-2pm. Ages 6 and up can find out about insects through slides and a discussion indoors. Then take an outdoor walk to see live, wild, harmless insects on their food plants. Learn about the habits and habitats of each kind of insect found. Naturalist Clyde McMillan-Gamber hosts the program. Pre-registration is required. Free. 717-295-2055 Saturday Morning Story Time. Barnes & Noble, Camp Hill, 10:30am. Free. 717-737-0221

The Adventures of Ook and Gluk, KungFu Cavemen. Borders, Harrisburg, 2pm. Discover a new series by Dav Pilkey at this very special summer kids event. Free. 717-541-9727

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Sh! Sh! Barshinger Center, Lancaster, 2pm and 7:30pm. Overture Judas Maccabeus by Handel. Piano Concerto in A Minor by Hummel. Symphony No. 23 by Boccherini. Symphony No. 2 by C.M. von Weber. General: $18; Senior/Student: $15; Children (5-16): Free. 717-560-7317 • www.allegrochamberorchestra.org Little Gardeners. Wooden Hill Farms, Duncannon, 10-11am. Help develop your child’s connection to the natural world through educational, fun and interactive gardening activities. Activities geared to toddler/preschool age. $15 per class. 717-761-4975 • www.woodenhillfarms.com Nature Scope. Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster, 2-4pm. Use some cool tools to get an up close look at nature’s backyard wonders. Outdoor program for adults and children ages 2-10 to experience together. Free with admission. 717-569-5437 • www.handsonhouse.org Streaming Adventures. Lancaster REC, Lancaster, 10-11am. Session 2 of 5. Think you know what’s in our local streams? Through a few fun guessing games and sample water collections, participants will learn a few things about stream water while testing their knowledge. $5. 866-878-3595 • www.letsgooutdoors.net

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Sunday, August 15 Movie Night at Fort Hunter. Fort Hunter Park, Harrisburg, 8:30-10pm. Bring the family to enjoy Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs under the stars. Bring a lawn chairs and blankets. Light refreshments will be available for purchase. Free. 717-599-5188 • www.dauphincounty.org

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2nd Annual Miniature Golf Marathon. Heritage Hills Mini Golf Course,York, Noon-Noon. Golfers can come any time during the 24-hour period, with Midnight Mini-Golf Madness games and prizes taking place from 10pm to midnight on August 13. Proceeds from the event will benefit the York County Children’s Advocacy Center. Adults: $5; Children: $4. 717-718-4253

SWS Parent Puppet Troupe. Barnes & Noble, Lancaster, 1pm. Join the Susquehanna Waldorf School Puppet Players as they present beloved family stories the second Saturday of every month. Free. 717-290-8171

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Just for Fun. Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster, 2-4pm. Drop in for some extra outdoor fun that’s just for fun and only today! Program for adults and children ages 2-10 to experience together. Free with admission. 717-569-5437 • www.handsonhouse.org

People, Places and things: A Celebration of harrisburg’s Artistic heritage. Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg, 4-8pm. Art historians look to the creations of artists to learn about society, culture, economy, landscape, architecture, politics and styles. Free. www.sqart.org

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Beanie Baby Bingo Blow-out. Shrewsbury Elementary, Shrewsbury, 10:30-11:30am. Special guest: Cannonball Charlie from the York Revolution. Light refreshments will be available. Pre-registration is required. $2. 717-235-4313 • www.yorklibraries.org Monday evening story time. Glatfelter Memorial Library, Spring Grove, 7pm. Share stories just before bedtime. Free. 717-225-3220 Pool side treats. Martin Library, York, 5:306:30pm. Come join us in making junk food sculptures. Free. 717-846-5300 • www.yorklibraries.org

tueSday, auguSt 17 Public Cyber school Info session. Commonwealth Connections Academy, Harrisburg, 6:30-8:30pm. Local information session to educate families about CCA’s curriculum, which uses technology and individualized education for each student. Free. 717-214-2200 • www.connectionsacademy.com tuesday Morning story time. Barnes & Noble, Lancaster, 11am. Free. 717-290-8171

Movie - the Love Bug. Binns Park – Downtown, Lancaster, 9pm. Rated G. Free. 717-291-4758 dichroic Glass Project. Kreutz Creek Valley Library Center, Hellam, 6-7:45pm. Join glass artist Kevin Humes and learn how to make some dichroic glass objects, including pendants, earrings, and bracelets. Registration is requested as space is limited. Free. 717-252-4080 • www.yorklibraries.org encourage your reluctant reader. Bosler Memorial Library, Carlisle, 7-8pm. Kellie Peterson, reading specialist at Bellaire Elementary School in Carlisle, will discuss how to become your child’s reading partner and the best ways to communicate with his or her teacher. 717-243-4642 • www.boslerlibrary.org

Saturday, auguSt 21 through FrIday, auguSt 27 used Book and hand-Crafted Jewelry sale. Martin Library, York. Benefits teen programming. 717-846-5300 • www.yorklibraries.org

WedneSday, auguSt 18 through thurSday, auguSt 19 Nature scope. Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster, 2-4pm. Use some cool tools to get an up close look at nature’s backyard wonders. Outdoor program for adults and children ages 2-10 to experience together. Free with admission. 717-569-5437 • www.handsonhouse.org

WedneSday, auguSt 18 story time. Guthrie Memorial Library, Hanover, 6-8pm. Free. 717-632-5183 Family Place Play Group. Family Place: Martin Library, York, 10-11am. For adults and children who have completed the 5 week Family Place Parent/Child Workshop. A fun, open atmosphere to enjoy guided play with your new friends. Attendee must be 3 Years old or younger. Free. 717-846-5300 wednesday Morning story time. Barnes & Noble, Lancaster, 11am. Free. 717-290-8171

Saturday, auguSt 21 through Sunday, auguSt 22 Backyard safari. Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster, 2-4pm. Outdoor program for adults and children ages 2 to 10 to experience together. Free with admission. 717-569-5437 • www.handsonhouse.org

Saturday, auguSt 21 tales for tails. Paul Smith Library of Southern York County, Shrewsbury, 10-11:30am. Read to the Therapy Dogs. Free. 717-235-4313 • www.yorklibraries.org

Field Guides to the Familiar. Environmental Center, Lancaster, 10-11am. All ages. Whether you have been working on a field guide since our meeting in June or are intrigued by the prospect of beginning one, you will surely find something of value by joining us. Bring your field guide to share ideas and insights and celebrate our mutual progress. Pre-registration is required. Free. 717-295-2055

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en Plain Air Central Park Art. Environmental Center, Lancaster, 1-2:30pm. After a brief introduction to Impressionism, we will create color wheels and become artists as we assemble a puzzle painting. Then, “en plain air,” each person may create their own work of art in oil pastels. Dress for the outdoors and for using pastels. Ages 8 and up. Preregistration is required. $2. 717-295-2055 Meet Chris, Beamer and the delta therapy dogs. Barnes & Noble, Lancaster, 1pm. Join us for a very special story time with the Delta Therapy Dogs, who improve human health through their service. Free. 717-290-8171 Curator Club. The Oakes Museum of Natural History at Messiah College, Grantham, 9:45am-Noon. A multifaceted science program at the Oakes Museum of Natural History at Messiah College. Explore the Yellow Breeches and Trout Run! $10. 717-691-6082 kids summer Art series. The Playhouse Cafe, Lemoyne, 10-11:30am. Each week will focus on a popular artist, learn their style and recreate a piece of their artwork. The cost includes a snack and all supplies. Space is limited per class, please sign up in advance to ensure enough supplies. $12 per child or $10 each for siblings. 434-989-0327 • http://tinyurl.com/y925hqj streaming Adventures. Lancaster REC, Lancaster, 10-11am. Session 3 of 5. There are more than frogs and fish in our local streams. Participants will have the chance to learn about stream animals and how they play a part in our lives and communities. $5. 866-878-3595 • www.letsgooutdoors.net Quilts for kids sewing group. Paul Smith Library of Southern York County, Shrewsbury, 10-5pm. Help sew quilt kits for children with life-threatening diseases. Bring your machine and sew at the library, or pick up a kit to work on at home. Free. 717-235-4313 • www.yorklibraries.org

Sunday, auguSt 22 through Monday, auguSt 23 Nature scope. Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster, 2-4pm. Outdoor program for adults and children ages 2 to 10 to experience together. Free with admission. 717-569-5437 • www.handsonhouse.org

Sunday, auguSt 22 Amos herr honey run-kids’ run. Amos Herr Park, Landisville, 5-6pm. Entry forms available online at www.hempfieldrec.com, at the Herr Family Homestead, Secret Sneaker and Inside Track. $5; $10 with shirt. 717-898-3102 • www.hempfieldrec.com heat tolerant Plant walk. Olewine Nature Center, Harrisburg, 10:30-Noon. Join volunteer Cara Martinez-Williams for a morning flower walk at Wildwood Park. Free. www.wildwoodlake.org

Family science sunday-Alternative energy. North Museum of Natural History & Science, Lancaster, 1-4pm. We’ll take a look at how to produce and save energy without using fossil fuels. Adults: $7; Children/Seniors: $6. 717-291-3941

Monday, auguSt 23 through FrIday, auguSt 27 summer science Camp. Om Baby Pregnancy & Parenting Center, Camp Hill, 12:30-2pm. Nurture your child’s curiosity and help develop an understanding of the natural world through simple, fun scientific experiments. $60. 717-761-4975 • www.ombabycenter.com/Science_Camp.html

Monday, auguSt 23 Monday evening story time. Glatfelter Memorial Library, Spring Grove, 7-7:30pm. Share stories just before bedtime. Free. 717-225-3220

tueSday, auguSt 24 through WedneSday, auguSt 25 time to Play. Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster, 2-4pm. Learn to make time everyday for active play that’s fun and good for you. Outdoor program for adults and children ages 2 to 10 to experience together. Free with admission. 717-569-5437 • www.handsonhouse.org

tueSday, auguSt 24 through thurSday, auguSt 26 what’s Growing on? Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster, 10am-Noon. Outdoor program for adults and children ages 2 to 10 to experience together. Free with admission. 717-569-5437 • www.handsonhouse.org

WedneSday, auguSt 25 one Book, one Community kickoff. Cleve J. Fredricksen Library, Camp Hill, 6-8pm. Find out what this year’s choice is so you can be the first to read it! Free. 717-761-3900

thurSday, auguSt 26 Movie - top Gun. Binns Park - Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, 9pm. Rated PG. Free. 717-291-4758

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Public Cyber School Info Session. Commonwealth Connections Academy, Harrisburg, 6:30-8:30pm. Local information session to educate families about CCA’s curriculum, which uses technology and individualized education for each student. Free. 717-214-2200 • www.connectionsacademy.com

Butterfly Gardening. Environmental Center, Lancaster, 10-11am. All Ages; Begin planning your butterfly garden for next year. Join Naturalist Andy Yoder for an introduction to butterflies and the plants that sustain them through their lives. Pre-registration is required. 717-295-2055

Harrisburg Senators Ball Game Trip. Harrisburg 5pm-10pm. Departs at the Northern Lebanon High School. Pre-registration is required. $20. 717-865-5425 x 7103

Shippensburg Corn Festival. Downtown Shippensburg, Shippensburg. Crafts, an antique car show, food booths, entertainment, and children’s activities offer something for everyone. There are more than 300 crafts and antique vendors. Food booths feature corn in every available form. Entertainers perform all day at three sites throughout the festival and there are a variety of strolling acts and demonstrations. Free. www.cornfestival.net

Preschool Story Time and Craft. Arthur Hufnagel Public Library of Glen Rock, Glen Rock, 11- Noon. Geared for preschool-aged children 3 to 5 yrs. Caregiver must stay with children. Free. 717-235-1127 • www.yorklibraries.org

Thursday, August 26 through Saturday, August 28 Just For Fun. Hands-on House, Children’s Museum of Lancaster, Lancaster, 2-4pm. Drop in for some extra outdoor fun that’s just for fun and only today. Program for adults and children ages 2 to 10 to experience together. Free with admission. 717-569-5437 • www.handsonhouse.org

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Boys



Will Be Boys By Nicole Schwartz, Marietta

When my second son was born, three days past his due date on a cold February afternoon, I thought I knew exactly what to expect. After all, I knew what boys were like, because I already had one son. I took one look at my new little bundle and all my presumptions were affirmed. He was the spitting image of his big brother, Joshua. It was like de’ja vu. Joshua was born six weeks early, so I was absolutely expecting Jonah any day for a full month before his birth, but of course, he was late. I should have known from the start how different they would be, but I was convinced that having a boy was having a boy and that’s all there was to it. God must have chuckled when he heard what I was thinking, because I had no idea what was in store for me. Amazingly, I began to notice differences I should have in my two sons’ temperaments within known from the minutes of Jonah’s birth. He was very start how different quiet, calm and sleepy. I didn’t believe they would be, but boys ever acted that way! In fact, I I was convinced sometimes worried about him, wondering if he was OK because he hardly made that having a boy a sound. By the time I left the hospital was having a boy with Jonah, I noticed that he didn’t even and that’s all there seem to resemble his big brother to me was to it.God must anymore. In a matter of days, he had have chuckled changed so much. The boys’ baby when he heard pictures actually look very different. As both have grown, I’ve learned that what I was although boys will be boys, no two are thinking, because I alike, and especially not my two. As it had no idea what turns out, both boys are fascinated with was in store for me. cars and trucks: one likes to crash them;

Nicole Schwartz of Marietta spends a day fishing with her two sons, Jonah and Joshua.

one likes to line them up. They both like to play with building blocks, too: one likes to create buildings; one likes to explode them. One couldn’t care less what kind of clothing he wears; one won’t go out of the house unless his shoes match his shirt. One is always red-faced and sweaty; one is always blue-lipped and shivering. One speaks nothing less than the absolute truth; one makes up stories. One orders broccoli with his grilled cheese sandwich; one orders French fries. One likes to play indoors; one likes to play outdoors. One reads non-fiction; one reads fairytales. One loves to socialize; one tends to growl at people when they talk to him. One sleeps with stuffed animals; one sleeps with matchbox cars in his bed. They are brothers, completely different from one another. Of course, Jonah still aspires to be “just like Josh” in every way. He tries to talk like him, dance like him — even keep his hair cut like him — but I know he’ll never be “just like Josh.” My husband and I are both grateful that Joshua is a good role model, but we encourage Jonah to be his own person, because he has so many gifts and talents of his own. How naive I was to think I knew all there was to know about boys once Joshua was born. I am so blessed to have two perfectly unique, yet equally wonderful, little boys.

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