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EDITOR’S NOTE By Susan Day
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wo years ago, in September 2011, an Indiana mom named Heather Crossin saw a big decline in the math homework her 8-year-old daughter was bringing home. The mom said that instead of arithmetic problems, she started seeing three or four questions and “explain your answer” fields without any real “right” answer. At the same time, Heather’s friend, another mom named Erin Tuttle, started noticing that her daughter was bringing home a lot of “Time magazine for kids,” but not reading books aside from what she got at the library on library day. Lots and lots of “informational texts” like Time and other data-readied passages reflect the English standards in the Common Core. The standards in both math and English are designed to produce community college and career-ready students by the time they are in 12th grade. The two Indiana moms — who pride themselves on being informed moms! — then learned that unbeknownst to them (and many of their parent friends), Indiana had gone and replaced its well-regarded state tests (the ISTEPS) in favor of a brand-new federally funded set of assessments keyed to Common Core. Fast forward to today, and after two years of implementation, this past May, Indiana became the first state to retreat from the Common Core standards when Gov. Mike Pence signed a bill suspending their implementation. But the Common Core is still here in Ohio and in most of the other states in the nation. You may not have heard this Indiana story, but have you heard of the Common Core? If you answered, “No,” you’re not alone. Plenty of on-the-ball moms and dads feel blindsided by the Core, and plenty of couples on the verge of being parents are clueless, as well. You need to read our story in this issue which is simply, in keeping with the Common Core standards, “informational, nonfiction text.” Look, it’s all well and good to want to “fix” education, but let’s talk about something far more important. Let’s talk about life. Let’s talk about raising kids and just getting them out the door in the morning, fed and ready to learn. Let’s talk about their hearts and their minds and then also the stamina it takes for parents to get their kids through diapers and all of the way to a diploma. If we have that discussion then we’ll need to talk about all the less fortunate children in the world who don’t have a mom or dad or who are poverty stricken. You see, in talking about education, we have to talk about all of our vast challenges and various learning abilities regardless of where we come from. And then we have to think about all of the kitchen tables in the world where moms and dads will sit down and help their kids (or not) on nightly homework. I don’t have any problem (except a little thing called time) with helping my 10-year-old with homework, but I know plenty of kids in my son’s own grade whose parents are NOT going to be there. I have a question: Wasn’t education spanked badly enough by No Child Left Behind? Does EVERYTHING major have to be done behind closed doors and swept over us in a way that we have no say? We need to be thinking and talking to one another about this, but more importantly, we need to be tuned in to our kids and what they are learning in school. Parent involvement in 2013 has just taken a gigantic step forward. Roll up your sleeves, clear off that table and let’s go. There’s nothing common about a good education!
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he Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati presents a brand-new club just for kids this season! A $25 membership to the Kids Club gets you an exclusive T-shirt, bag, lanyard, ID card, autograph book with coupons, a toy for each show, cast meet-and-greets, a 10 percent discount on Learning the Craft classes and special surprises throughout the season! Space is limited, so be sure to sign up right away at 513-569-8080, ext. 10, or thechildrenstheatre.com. Also, single tickets to this year’s season are on sale Thursday, Aug. 1. The 2013 - 2014 lineup includes Annie Jr. (Oct. 18 - 20 and 26), The Day Before Christmas (Dec. 6 - 8 and 14), Pinkalicious the Musical (Feb. 14 - 16 and 22), and Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. (April 4 - 6 and 12). Join The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati Kids Club — Clare Graff (pictured in the center) did! Photo credit: Jenn Prine.
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production features the return of Around the World in 80 Days, which charmed audiences back in 1999. Running Dec. 4, 2013 - Jan. 4, 2014, the musical by Joseph McDonough and David Kisor takes us to 1899, when brilliant Englishman Phileas Fogg sets out to circle the world in just 80 days. But plenty of obstacles stand in his way, including Scotland Yard, winter storms, and even his own valet. Season tickets go on sale Monday, Aug. 5. Visit ensemblecincinnati.org for the theater’s complete schedule.
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Cincinnati Ballet celebrates its 50th anniversary this season with timeless classics mixed in with world premieres. Along with Swan Lake and Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker, the talented artists of the company will also present King Arthur’s Camelot, a tale of honor, justice, magic and love in a brandnew ballet that includes puppets, jousting and a completely original musical score. Meanwhile, Cincinnati Ballet will also offer a new coffee table book: Cincinnati Ballet Celebrates 50. Full of behind-the-scenes imagery and stories, the book will detail the company’s rich history. For season subscriptions and a complete schedule, visit cballet.org.
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our infant’s vision develops pretty quickly: during the first couple months of life his world is a little fuzzy, but he can focus on nearby items and faces. “By 3 months, they’re seeing really well,” says Diana Gilbert, O.D., of the Cincinnati Eye Care Team, adding that by 6 months, babies are following a moving object with their eyes, or tracking, and using their eyes together. The American Optometric Association recommends that babies have their first eye screening between 6 and 12 months. The most common eye vision problems detected in young children include nearor farsightedness, astigmatism, eye muscle imbalances and amblyopia (“lazy eye”). Catching these problems early is key to providing effective treatment, according to Gilbert, especially in cases of amblyopia, which can be much more difficult to treat in older children. And when you consider that much of a child’s learning is visual, an early eye exam, plus any necessary treatment, can lead to better learning. Many area doctors, including the Cincinnati Eye Care Team, offer free exams through the public health program, InfantSEE. A typical screening tests for nearsightedness or farsightedness, astigmatism and signs of eye health problems. “We use lights and toys to evoke a normal response,” says Gilbert, adding that more sophisticated tools like scopes and lenses may also be used. If everything looks normal, Gilbert recommends that children return around 3 to 4 years of age, before beginning
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1) All this Common Core business! What is it anyway? The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI), a project of the National Governor’s Association Center for Best Practices (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) is a set of national standards. Launched in 2009, the CCSSI is nationalizing academic expectations for America’s high school graduates in every state that adopts them. The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators and others to prepare children for college and the workforce. The CCSSI’s main funding comes from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
2) Who’s in? Forty-eight states and the District of Columbia were members of the Common Core State Standards Initiative in January 2013. Texas and Alaska are not members of the initiative. Nebraska and Virginia are members, but have chosen not to adopt the standards. Minnesota has adopted the English language arts standards but not the math standards. Indiana is the first state to retreat from implementing the standards. South Carolina is also retreating. Ohio adopted the standards in June 2010, while Kentucky passed Senate Bill 1 in the 2009 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, which set forth the guidelines for their college/career readiness program, called Unbridled Learning.
3) Is Common Core a Curriculum? No. Common Core is a set of standards for English and math. The standards are a list of skills and facts students need to acquire throughout the course of the school year. Imagine standards as a destination and the curriculum as the map to getting there. A curriculum outlines the sequence of topics that teachers
will cover on their way to the final goal of the standards, building from simpler tasks to more difficult and complex ones. The standards define what every schoolchild should learn each year, from first grade through 12th, and the package includes teacher evaluations tied to federally funded tests designed to ensure that schools teach to Common Core.
4) What is PARCC? The Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers is a 22-state consortium (including Ohio and Kentucky), developing assessments for the Common Core which will be administered online beginning in the 201415 school year.
5) What’s this I hear about kids not reading classics anymore? The Common Core emphasizes informational nonfiction texts and diminishes the quantity of classic literature in increments, but not entirely. In elementary school, for instance, students may read 50 percent classic stories and 50 percent informational texts. The percentage of informational texts increases while the percentage of classic literature decreases, so that by the time a student is a high school senior, 70 percent of his reading will be informational, while 30 percent will be classic literature. However, the informational reading should be spread over the spectrum of a student’s classes, including science, history and social studies, where he will learn to decipher primary sources and scientific research, as well as in his English class. In an English class, for example, students studying Spyri’s Heidi might read a few pages of a rewritten/data-readied Heidi passage rather than the real work before answering questions. (Note to parents: Make sure your child reads the real book for the most benefit!)
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COMMON CORE Cincinnati Public Schools Weighs In A Q&A about the Common Core with Andrea Faulkner, English/Language Arts Curriculum Manager for Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS).
1. Is Ohio combining Ohio standards with the Common Core standards or using the Common Core standards only? Ohio will be using what is being called the Ohio New Learning Standards. These standards are made up of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English/ Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics, along with the state-created standards for other areas (including but not limited to: science, social studies, the arts and foreign language).
2. There’s a lot more writing involved in the new standards and not all kids are at the same writing level ... what will be in place for kids who can’t keep up? As with any subject area, the curriculum is scaffolded to make sure that students are able to grow epidemically to meet and exceed the expectations of the standards. As for writing, CPS has had writing portfolios in the ELA classroom for the last year, and are updating them to meet the expectations of the new CCSS, which includes writing across the curriculum.
3. Do the Common Core standards recognize that all kids learn differently? How will teachers be able to address kids’ individualities? CPS has frameworks for instruction to assist teachers in having built-in time to make sure that they are meeting the diverse needs of the students in their classroom. Our teachers are continually offered additional professional development to ensure that they have a collection of different teaching strategies to use with their students.
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HERE’S THE BEEF Concerned Voices ...
• The standards are internationally benchmarked, which means that these standards compete with other countries, a plus when you consider that U.S. students have dropped in international education rankings. The standards will also allow states to accurately compare results with each other (before Common Core, each state had their own set of standards, which made comparisons difficult to make). However, the word “standards” means “performance that meets a standard,” but it also means “like everybody else.” Standardized minds are out of sync with deep-seated American values of individuality. • Common Core assessments will require students to use multiple skills when answering a single question, ideally meaning that students will develop better problem-solving skills. Optional measurements of a student’s progress are available to teachers to determine if a student is heading in the right direction. However, Common Core curriculum will need to be aligned with Common Core tests, so teachers will eventually, once again, be forced to teach to the test. Bill Gates, the largest individual financial contributor to Common Core, told the National Conference of State Legislators, “We’ll know we’ve succeeded when the curriculum and the tests are aligned to these standards.” • In a May 2013 letter from 21 New York State principals to the New York Education Commissioner voicing concerns about the CC assessments that the state underwent last spring: “As it stands, we are concerned about the limiting and unbalanced structure of the test, the timing, format and length of the daily test sessions” ... “many students spent much of their time reading, rereading and interpreting difficult and confusing questions about authors’
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choices around structure and craft in informational texts, a Common Core skill that is valuable, but far from worthy of the time and effort given by the test.” ... “When groups of parents, teachers and principals recently shared students’ experiences in their schools, especially during the ELA exams with misjudged timing expectations, we learned that frustration, despondency and even crying were common reactions among students. The extremes were unprecedented: vomiting, nosebleeds, suicidal ideation and even hospitalization.” • As part of the Common Core process, the states will create mass tracking systems via databases of very personal student and family information, which it can share with other federal and state agencies. Overseen by the nonprofit, inBloom Inc., name, address, race, economic status, test scores, attendance, learning disabilities and hobbies are just some of the student data points stored on the system. InBloom is largely funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. • While teachers are trained, and administrators equipped to understand Common Core, parents are simply being told that all this is happening. Parents will be struggling with their children at the homework table. • Kids with disabilities and handicaps will be taught using the same standards. Special Education teachers are told they need to use the standards that match the age and grade level of the child but NOT their functioning level. Not all students are created equal, they have different learning styles — the Common Core standards do not take that into account.
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Professional modeling and acting is not for every child — it takes time, hard work, flexibility, and yes, a thick skin. But the rewards can be great, especially with supportive parents who keep things fun.
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fter patiently posing for the photographer on the floor of the studio, Nathan, this month’s cover kid, allowed us to perch him in a chair. But he clearly didn’t intend to stay in it for long, as he scooted ever closer to the edge, grinning at us all the while. So back to the floor we went! Although Nathan is not currently represented by a model or talent agency, he is no stranger to the camera and the lights. Neither is mom and child model Myla Perry, who says temperament is critical when it comes to children and modeling. “I think it’s key to find out what kind of temperament your child has. She could have the cutest face, but if she has the wrong temperament, then it’s time to get off the set!” she says. But if your child enjoys hamming it up for the camera, and you’re willing to commit the time and effort that professional modeling and acting requires, it may be worth investigating.
First Steps Begin by researching local talent or model agencies. You could even contact the local Film Commission (the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Film Commission can be reached at 513-784-1744 or filmcincinnati.com), according to Kat McEntee, agent and owner of Katalyst. View agency websites to determine how they prefer to receive submissions. (please turn the page)
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“I like to meet the child and the parent,” says McEntee, who holds open auditions each month (this month’s open audition takes place on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 4 - 7 p.m.). To attend, all you need to bring along is your tot and a snapshot. Meeting the children gives McEntee a chance to gauge their level of interest, she explains, adding that she has been known to turn down parents if their child seems unenthused. When it comes to submitting photos of your child to an agency, you don’t need to submit professionally taken photos. Allie Wagner, model booker for Wings Model Management, suggests sending photos that allow an agent to focus on your child’s features. And don’t be afraid of things like missing teeth. Says Wagner, “Losing teeth is good — it’s natural! That’s what kids do.”
What They’re Looking For An agency keeps an eye out for all kinds of qualities when it comes to child and baby models. At Wings, Wagner looks for unique features in tots, like very large eyes (in fact, she adds that bald babies are ideal for showing off the eyes). She also loves when a baby or child looks like the parents, especially if the parents are interested in modeling as well. That can make casting and the actual job much easier on everyone involved, since children often react well to their parents. McEntee looks at how children respond — whether it’s babies’ reactions to strangers or children taking direction and answering questions. Sam Wright, new talent coordinator for Heyman Talent Artists Agency, says that a lot of it has to do with what appeals to a mass market and current trends in advertising.
Managing Expectations Modeling and talent work, especially for children, comes and goes, and agencies will do their best to manage your expectations of how things work so that you can better manage your children’s expectations. McEntee explains that some of it has to do with the age of children. “A great age is 6 - 11 years old,” she says. This is an age range that can get a lot of work in commercials, but there’s not as much work for ages 12 - 13. “I advise those kids to focus on learning,” she says, suggesting that children participate in community theater or take acting and vocal classes. “We try to explain the reality of the industry,”
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says Wright. He adds that work is inconsistent, and that inconsistency often comes down to what projects the agency is being asked to fill. The agency itself does not create projects — their job is to serve as a “middle man” between the companies seeking a model or actor, and the models and actors themselves. In addition, parents will need to remember that this venture is one that requires a lot of your time, patience and finances. Some agencies host workshops for talent to meet producers and casting agents, which can range in price from $100 into the thousands, although the agencies we spoke to kept prices in the $100 - $200 range, and in the case of Heyman, didn’t offer workshops but referred parents to outside classes. Plus, travel expenses to neighboring cities and states are your responsibility. “We expect to have to invest our time, and in some cases, money, to be in this business, and so far we have not been disappointed,” says Dina Adams, mom to 7-year-old Ariana. “While Ariana has not yet had any jobs, we know she has just entered this business, and it may take time. We do know that when she does get an interview we may have to drive to get there, and we also know we may get there and she may not get the job. But it’s a chance we are willing to take.” Flexibility is also key, according to both agents and parents. A lot of modeling and acting jobs take place during the day, which is something you may want to consider if your child is in school, say both Wright and Perry. And although they try to give parents as much notice as possible, the agencies themselves are often at the mercy of last-minute requests, which means you may only have a day to prepare for an audition, according to McEntee. The trick is to be ready for disappointment, says Perry, both your own and that of your child. “It’s hard for parents not in the industry themselves,” she says. “They can take it personally, but they just need to know to take the emotion out of it, it’s a job. Your child could get a hundred no’s before he gets a single yes.”
The Payoff “There is a big risk factor,” says Wagner, “and it takes a lot of drive and determination.” But for a kid who doesn’t give up and who has a strong support system, there are plenty of rewards. Perry has a laundry list of benefits to children, including learning to work on a team and to appreciate all kinds of different people, learning responsibility, discipline, focus, resiliency in the face of rejection, and how to adapt to new situations.
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Wright suggests parents approach modeling and acting as something to do for fun, as few kids (and even adults) can turn this venture into a fullfledged career. “The number one thing parents can do is to help their kids be solid inside,” he says. Adds Adams, “The most important thing I would tell other parents is to prepare their child for let downs. They won’t get every job they try for, and when they work so hard and don’t get the job it can affect their confidence. We always go into an interview knowing that we want it, but also knowing that if we don’t get it, we will still continue to shine.” J Sherry Hang is editor for this publication.
Local Talent Agencies Interested in child modeling? Here are a few local agencies to get you started! Alix Adams Agency 502-266-6990 alixadamsagency.com Ashley Talent Agency 513-554-4836 ashleytalent.com CAM Talent 513-421-1795 camtalent.com Heyman Talent Artists Agency 513-533-3113 heymantalent.com Katalyst 859-581-4555 • katalyst.tv Model Talent Management Cincinnati 513-241-6100 mtmcincinnati.com New View Management Group 513-733-4444 • nvmodels.com Wings Model Management 513-929-9464 wingsmodels.com
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Academy of Music and Dance, West Chester
8374 Princeton-Glendale Road, West Chester 513-829-2345 wcaomd.com Music lessons for all ages in piano, voice, guitar, drums, strings, winds and brass. Dance classes in tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop and lyric. Other popular programs: Music for Young Children, a keyboard program for ages 4 and up; Music Pups, for preschoolers with a caregiver; Jumbie Jam, a kid-sized steel drum ensemble; and Fun with Drums. Special one-week camps throughout the summer. Free sample classes.
April Eight’s Songs for Peace Music+Arts Camp
www.aprileight.com Would your kids enjoy a week of imaginative play and collaboration? Send them to April Eight’s Songs for Peace Music+Arts Camp! With award-winning musician April Eight, children write songs, create instruments, play games, and do yoga too. Aug. 5 - 9, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Ages 6 - 11.
Baldwin Music Education Center
3799 Hyde Park Ave., Cincinnati 513-351-1109 baldwinmusiceducenter.com The Baldwin Music Education Center, a division of Music Learning Center, Inc., has been serving the tri-state area for 50 years. Specially-designed preschool group music classes are offered for students ages 6 mos. - 4 yrs. and piano classes for 5 yrs. and older. All classes are taught by trained music educators and piano pedagogues. Classes are offered six days a week year round. Convenient location in Hyde Park/Oakley and family discounts. “Every Life Needs Music”
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7623 Old 3C Highway, Maineville 513-683-6860 ballettechohio.org Students travel from all over the tri-state area to Maineville for the opportunity to be taught by founding director Claudia Rudolf Barrett, and her internationally renowned faculty. ballet tech® of ohio offers classes in ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance. We provide training for those who seek a professional career as well as classes for those who just want to dance.
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1555 Central Pkwy., Cincinnati 513-562-1111 11444 Deerfield Road, Ste. A, Cincinnati cballet.org The region’s only pre-professional ballet training program combines professional instruction, performance opportunities and a strong connection to Cincinnati Ballet. Classes are held in the state-of-the-art studios where Cincinnati Ballet Company dancers rehearse. Ballet students frequently interact with company dancers, gaining insight into the life of a professional dancer.
Cincinnati Waldorf School
6743 Chestnut Street, Mariemont 513-541-0220 cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org Offering a classical education for children pre-school - grade 8. Qualified teachers dedicated to providing a rich, developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education to inspire life-long learning and enable each student to fully develop their capacities. Observation tours at 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Tuition assistance available. Ohio Ed Choice Scholarships available. Open Houses Nov. 9 and Feb. 8. Come visit our new campus in Mariemont!
Showcase Nights: Oct. 17, Nov. 13 and Dec. 10 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Open House: Sunday, October 27 from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For information about these events and more opportunities to visit St. Ursula, visit www.saintursula.org or call (513) 961-3410.
Fitton Center for Creative Arts
101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton 513-863-8873 fittoncenter.org We encourage you to experience the artistic, musical, educational and social opportunities designed with you in mind. Discover something new or cultivate your creativity in our arts classes, workshops or private lessons. Stroll through our beautiful galleries showcasing thought provoking exhibits. Join us for Celebrating Self’s enlightening luncheons, the professional performances of Fitton Family Fridays, EntertainmentPlus! and Mad Anthony Theatre Company’s off-beat plays.
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555 Albion Ave., Cincinnati 513-771-7462 bethanyschool.org Highly diverse student population. Offers services to students in grades K - 8 with wireless laptop computers, state-ofthe-art computer lab, Spanish classes, elective courses, learner support/tutoring, before- and after-school care, and a wide range of after school activities. Student/teacher ratio - 15:1. Open House Nov. 3, 2 - 4 p.m.
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7900 E Kemper Road, Cincinnati 513-629-KIDS (5437) thecampuskf.com • info@thecampuskf.com Located inside the state-of-the-art Kids First Sports Center, The Campus offers the premier early learning experience for children ages 6 wks. - pre-K. As the only early learning center in the area that makes physical education a top priority, The Campus is able to give your child an academic edge by integrating a top-notch physical education curriculum in to the daily schedule and special summer programs. 7587 Central Parke Blvd., Mason 513-234-0600 chaitots.com Serving ages 6 wks. - 6 yrs. Infant, toddler and kindergarten. A blend of Jewish and Montessori education offering strong academics stressing life skills, interpersonal relationships skills, and nurturing a love for life-long learning. Individualized curriculum customized for each student, expansive naturally lit rooms, with low student ratio. Also offering a flexible schedule, child care, web cams, yoga, music, Hebrew, Spanish, art, Tae Kwon Do, after-school enrichment and a drop-off sitting service. Discovery Hebrew School – limited space, now enrolling.
Children’s Meeting House Montessori
927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland 513-683-4757 cmhschool.com Celebrating over 40 years of authentic Montessori education for students 3 - 12 yrs. Offering half- and full-day programs, before- and after-school care, and after-school enrichment options. Each classroom is a partnership of experienced, treasured teachers and multi-age communities. Call to schedule a tour or visit our website for more information. Open Houses are Oct. 20 and Jan. 26, 2 - 4 p.m.
Cincinnati Country Day School
6905 Given Road, Cincinnati 513-561-7298 countryday.net CCDS is a co-educational, independent, college-preparatory school for students from 18 mos. - grade 12. Located on a beautiful 62-acre campus in Indian Hill. Merit and need-based tuition assistance is available.
Cincinnati Public Schools
2651 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati 513-363-0123 cps-k12.org As Ohio’s highest-rated urban district, CPS has become a national model of excellence with innovative and rigorous academic programs, exciting enrichment opportunities, and strong community partnerships that ensure each student’s success. Choose from dozens of highly rated magnet, neighborhood and high school options.
10969 Reed Hartman Hwy., Blue Ash 513-791-4300 5900 West Chester Road, Ste. C, West Chester 513-874-3100 kindergardenschool.com Together with interaction of child, staff and family, we develop the complete child. We provide formative encouragement and knowledge with hands-on staff taking a personal interest in family and holistic education decisions for the child. Devoted to growing a child’s wish to flourish and learn by cultivating curiosity and problem-solving proficiency. 2505 Riverside Drive, Cincinnati 513-321-3282 montessoricenterroom.com Founded in 1966, MCR is a child-focused, AMS-affiliated program for ages 3 - 6, with a student/teacher ratio of 10:1. Before- and after-care available. Musikgarten offered weekly. Located along the banks of the Ohio River next to St. Rose Church, two miles from Downtown. Open House Nov 3, 12 - 2 p.m. or call for a private tour.
New Horizon Center for Autism
11177 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati 513-771-0157 newhorizoncenterforautism.org New Horizon Center for Autism provides seamless one-stop therapeutic social, academic, and life skills for persons age 9 - 22 with Autism. We also act as a referral point to other programs if the student has needs that are different from those provided by New Horizon.
Ohio Virtual Academy/K12
k12.com/ohva 866-339-9071 Serving grades K - 12, we are a tuition-free, statewide eSchool that uses curriculum from K12 — the country’s leading provider of online curriculum. With its individualized approach, the K12 curriculum lets students adjust their learning styles to meet their needs. We also offer tutoring, special needs programs and opportunities for socialization through community events and outings. Named Parent’s Choice winner for best public high school in Ohio by Business Week and greatschools.net. Accredited by CITA and NCA CASI.
Pleasant Ridge Presbyterian
5950 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati 513-631-0170 prpc.org Professionally qualified teachers develop programs rich in language experiences and reading and math readiness to encourage in each child a love of learning, curiosity, creativity, self-confidence, and independence as a learner.
Primrose School
5555 Little Flower Ave., Cincinnati 513-541-0220 cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org Offering a classical education for children pre-nursery - grade 8. Qualified teachers dedicated to providing a rich, developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education to inspire life-long learning and enable each student to fully develop their capacities. Observation tours at 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Tuition assistance available. Ohio Ed Choice Scholarships available. Open Houses Nov. 10 and Feb. 9.
5888 Snider Road, Mason 513-336-6756 primrosemason.com 8378 Princeton Glendale Road, West Chester 513-870-0630 primrosewestchester.com Our experience matters! At Primrose School, we are passionate about nurturing young children and dedicated to providing excellence every day. Our proven early childhood education is built on trust, personal character, and highly experienced and trained staff. The highest standards found in early childhood education create the genuine ”Primrose Difference.” Call or stop in today for a tour and just ask a Mom about our school.
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9370 Waterstone Blvd., Cincinnati 513-683-8833 thecompassschool.com Outstanding project-based curriculum. Offering full- and part-time infant, toddler, pre-school, kindergarten and afterschool programs. Degreed teachers, excellent parent communication and a welcoming family environment. Setting the standard in early care and education. NAEYC accredited. Schedule your personal tour today!
Creative Tots Mason
6408 Thornberry, Mason 513-770-6776 A small private preschool providing toddler, early 3’s, preschool, pre-K programs and summer camp. Spanish, music, art and yoga enrichment available. Low class ratios. We believe children flourish in a stimulating environment which emphasizes growth in intellectual, social, emotional and physical development. Committed to creating a warm, caring and supportive atmosphere. To discover a new approach to preschool, visit our website and schedule a tour.
The Gardner School
9920 Carver Road, Cincinnati 513-985-9444 thegardnerschool.com An award-winning, academically-focused preschool for ages 6 wks. through private full-day kindergarten. Our early childhood education curriculum is age-appropriate and is among the highest standards in the industry. Your child will reach their full potential guided by our highly qualified, degreed teachers and may participate in such activities as sign language, the Be Smart Kids computer program, dance, gymnastics, foreign languages and music and drama.
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4460 Berwick St., Cincinnati 513-271-4171 www.gscmontessori.org Excellent academics and a unique Catholic faith formation program all in the hands-on Montessori tradition. Preschool - grade 8 enabling children to grow into well-developed human beings; spiritually, intellectually, socially, physically and emotionally. Open House Jan. 26, 1 - 4 p.m.
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1339 East McMillan St., Cincinnati 513-961-3410 saintursula.org St. Ursula is a nurturing, Catholic, educational community for girls grades 9 - 12, best known for its academic excellence. This college-preparatory high school empowers students to become thinkers, leaders, nurturers and prophets. The curriculum challenges each student at her individual academic level and offers enriching choices in fine arts, community service, athletics and co-curriculars.
St. Ursula Villa
3660 Vineyard Place, Cincinnati 513-871-7218 stursulavilla.org Serving ages 3 yrs. - grade 8, St. Ursula Villa provides academic excellence in the Ursuline tradition. Emphasis is on the individual, family atmosphere, whole-child development, outstanding high school preparation, and championship athletics. Student:teacher ratio of 10:1, and a school enrollment of 495. Informational Coffees Nov. 6 and 14.
Summit Country Day School
2161 Grandin Road, Cincinnati 513-871-4700 summitcds.org Founded in 1890, the area’s only Catholic, independent co-ed, college prep school serving students 2 yrs. - grade 12. Programs include a classical academic curriculum with a global perspective and a nationally recognized Character Education program. Celebrating 50 years of academic excellence in Montessori education!
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FREE CIRQUE DEVOU DEUX Saturday, Aug. 31
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oin the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra and Circus Mojo for an evening of musical delights, hilarity and amazing feats from performers from around the world, including an opening act from Circus Mojo’s summer camp students. A TANK shuttle will run from Covington Catholic to the Bandshell in Devou Park from 6 - 7:30 p.m. and will return following the concert for $1 each way. Bring blankets or lawn chairs! Bandshell, Devou Park, Covington; 7:30 p.m.; free, but a $5 donation is appreciated. Call 859-431-6216 or visit kyso.org.
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he Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra offer two free outdoor concerts, today and Aug. 4, unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! First, enjoy a concert from the Pops led by John Morris Russell and featuring members of the May Festival Chorus, dancers from Cincinnati Ballet’s CBII and singers from the Cincinnati Opera. Then help welcome Louis Langree, the next CSO Music Director, as he leads the orchestra in a 40-minute program that combines a diverse selection of music with mind-blowing visual elements. Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street; 8:30 p.m. Call 513-381-3300 or visit cincinnatisymphony.org.
Take a one-hour nostalgic train ride through Warren County and listen to the passenger conductors describe railroad history and operations. Train departs at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 2, 8, 14, 22 and 30. Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 South Mechanic Street, Lebanon; $13 adults, $8 seniors and ages 5 - 16, $5 ages 2 - 4, free ages 1 year and younger; 513-9338022 or lebanonrr.com.
sat 3 CINCINNATI SUMMER 5K & SPORTS DAY
Run or walk this 5K course that begins and ends at the Cincinnati Art Museum and winds through Eden Park, then enjoy an after-party with local mascots, corn hole and hot dogs, as well as some contests and a screening of great Cincinnati sports moments in the Great Hall. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $15 in advance, $25 day of race; cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
FREE CURIOSITY SATURDAY
Bring the little ones for some free interactive programs designed to foster creativity. This month, participants enjoy programs from Cincinnati Parks’ Explore Nature, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Happen, Inc., and Home Depot. Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; washingtonpark.org.
FREE FAIR FISHING FRENZY
Ages 15 and younger can enjoy an afternoon of fishing at the lake! Boone County Fairground Lake, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington; 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.; boonecountyky.org.
FREE GERMAN STORY TIME
thu 1 FREE (ALMOST) EVERY OTHER THURSDAY SCIENCE
Who says science is boring? Find out just how much fun science can be with Crystal Clear Science. Arrive early for some pre-program fun, and stick around for popcorn and lemonade from Faith Community United Methodist Church. Pioneer Park, 3951 Madison Pike, Covington; 10 a.m.; free, but a canned good donation is appreciated; 859-525-7529 or kentoncounty.org.
GOETTAFEST
It’s all about goetta this weekend — bring the gang for some twists on the traditional food, along with plenty of fun and activities like games, rides, face painting, puttputt and more. The festival is open from 5 - 11 p.m. Aug. 1 and 2, 12 - 11 p.m. Aug. 3, and 12 - 9 p.m. Aug. 4. Newport’s Riverfront Levee; goettafest.com.
MUSIC@BCM
Enjoy music from The Avenues and take a trip back in time to when kids cruised to the drive-in, the burger stand, or just down the road. Behringer Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 6 - 9 p.m.; $5; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
THURSDAY ART PLAY
Learn about French street artist, JR, and make large collages and create a graffiti town with miniature houses in the UnMuseum. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
WORLD’S LONGEST YARD SALE
The world’s longest yard sale stretches along US 127, but it begins in MainStrasse Village — check out nearly 100 yard sale vendors offering antiques, collectibles and more. Hours in MainStrasse Village are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Aug. 1 - 4. MainStrasse Village, West 6th Street, Covington; $15 per day for vendors, free admission for shoppers; mainstrasse.org.
fri 2 FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Watch a free screening of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted in the park tonight — bring your own chairs, blankets and refreshments. Movie begins at dusk. Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington; 859-334-2283 or boonecountyky.org.
HEALTH NUTS
Bring the whole family for a morning walk that features animal adaptations and a fun snack. H.F. Walsh Shelter, 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-8675835 or yourmetroparks.net.
FREE MADCAP PUPPET SHOW
Madcap Puppets presents Fantastic Fairytales this evening — meet the King’s Royal Court Jester, Flump, who must thwart a plan to turn the King into a mouse, with help from the audience, of course! Memorial Park Amphitheater, Jackwoods Parkway, Independence; 7 p.m.; 859-363-2934 or madcappuppets.com.
Learn some simple German vocabulary through stories and songs. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
LEBANON BLUES FEST TRAIN RIDE
Enjoy a fun-filled day in historic Lebanon with music, local fare, and a one-hour nostalgic train ride through Warren County. Explore the train and check out the open-air gondola and learn about railroad history while you ride. Train departs at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 South Mechanic Street, Lebanon; $13 adults, $8 seniors and ages 5 - 16, $5 ages 2 - 4, free ages 1 year and younger; 513-933-8022 or lebanonrr.com.
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FREE OTR COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Join this annual neighborhood picnic, featuring games, face painting, food, fundraising raffles, live entertainment, and even a children’s talent show. Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; washingtonpark.org.
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Northern Kentucky music legends take the stage during this open mic night. Behringer Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 4 - 8 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 ages 3 - 17; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
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Duke Energy Convention Center Enjoy fun activities in the Kids’ Corner celebrating the joy and reading of books. Meet ‘n Greet: Storybook costume characters • Maisy • Wild Thing • Nate the Great • Ladybug Girl • The Berenstain Bears • And many more! Library mascots • Rufus the Library Reading Dog • Red the Library Card • Browser • Shakespurr the Lion Other Fun Stuff: • Test your smarts with BrainQuest • Join in a Mascot Dance Party • Get a balloon animal • Have your face painted • Make ‘n Take arts and crafts
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his free, family-friendly mud obstacle course is fun for all ages — enjoy new features like a mud slide and a rope climb, as well as a mini-mud area for little ones. Rentschler Forest MetroPark, 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton; 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park. Call 513-867-5835 or visit yourmetroparks.net.
Catch a $1 screening of African Cats or Chimpanzee today, or Aug. 7. Your $1 ticket will help benefit the Will Rogers Institute. Deerfield Towne Center Stadium 16, 5500 Deerfield Boulevard, Mason; 10 a.m.; $1; 513-7700964 or regmovies.com.
wed 7 FREE BIRD WATCHING FOR KIDS
Join the naturalist to look into the lives of our feathered friends — learn to find and identify some of Ohio’s common birds by sight and song. Sycamore Park, 4082 Highway 132, Batavia; 6:30 p.m.; 513-732-2977 or clermontparks.org.
FREE CUTTER CLUTTER WORKSHOP: BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION
Get some organizing tips while having fun at a free organizing workshop with The Messy Moms of Clever Container. Registration not required, but appreciated! The Messy Moms, 8992 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-494-6774 or themessymoms.com.
GROWING STRONG
Ages 6 - 17 can stop by for experiments, crafts, recipe tastings, and playing in the community garden. Middletown Community Garden, 800 Lafayette Avenue, Middletown; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
FREE WILD WEDNESDAY
Bring the gang for a morning with Nature’s Time Machine from Dr. Tom Sproat and Critters in the Classroom. Arrive a little early for some pre-program fun. Middleton Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Covington; 10 a.m.; free, but a canned good donation is appreciated; 859-525-7529 or kentoncounty.org.
OUTDOOR SOCIAL
FREE MINDFUL PARENTING BOOK CLUB
Enjoy a treat and search for summer critters in the Nature PlayScape! Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 3 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
Designed with busy parents in mind, this book club takes their time with a book and meets twice a month — Aug. 5 and 19. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Avenue; 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.
FREE SUNDAYS IN THE PARK
FREE SUMMER MOVIE
ArtsWave and OTR Flags presents these fun summer Sunday activities, with partners like Visionaries & Voices, the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, My Nose Turns Red and Bi-Okoto. Stop by around 2 p.m. on Sundays in August for plenty of family and fine arts fun. Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street; 2 p.m.; theartswave.org.
mon 5 FREE BACK TO SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR
Meet some of the vendors at Whole Foods and try new products that will make back-to-school fun, healthy and affordable. Whole Foods Market Mason, 5805 Deerfield Boulevard, Mason; 6 - 8 p.m.; wholefoodsmarket.com/ stores/mason.
BOONE COUNTY KENTUCKY 4H & UTOPIA FAIR
Enjoy traditional fair activities, like rides and festival food, along with live music, laser tag, funny contests and more! Fair runs Aug. 5 - 10, visit the web site for a complete schedule of activities. Boone County Fairground, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington; $8 per person to ride all rides, some activities may be additional; boonecountyfair.org.
Catch a free screening of Hotel for Dogs today or Aug. 7 at either the Esquire Theater (320 Ludlow Ave.) or the Mariemont Theater (6906 Wooster Pike). Doors open at 9:45 a.m. and the movie begins at 10:30 a.m. Visit esquiretheatre.com.
tue 6 FREE BACKYARD BIRDS
Discover the birds common to Cincinnati and enjoyed by John A. Ruthven as he choose them for the subjects of his paintings. Check out hands-on activities, learn about bird adaptations, and stick around to enjoy the festivities of the National Night Out Event. Owl’s Nest Park, 1984 Madison Road; 6 - 9 p.m.; 513-231-8678 or cincinnatiparks.com.
FREE THE CINDERELLA FILES
Find out what mayhem happens when Ralph, the Fairy Godfather, is put in charge of getting Cinderella to the ball — he’s going to need your help! Anderson Public Library, 7450 State Road; 2 p.m.; 513-369-6030 or madcappuppets.com.
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It’s the final program of the season, and kids are invited to learn all about their hearts with help from friends at Cincinnati Museum Center. Stick around for popcorn and lemonade from Faith Community United Methodist Church and a free pizza snack from Snappy Tomato Pizza of Ft. Wright. Pioneer Park, 3951 Madison Pike, Covington; 10 a.m.; free, but a canned good donation is appreciated; 859-525-7529 or kentoncounty.org.
CONCERT BY THE LAKE
Enjoy an evening concert featuring music from the 50s, blues and rock. Also on Aug. 22. Voice of America MetroPark, 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester; 6 - 8 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
MOVIE IN THE MEADOW
Join other families on the hill in the Nature Playscape for a movie under the stars — tonight’s screening is The Lorax. Bring snacks and a blanket (no lawn chairs, please). Popcorn will be provided! Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 8 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military). (please turn the page)
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THURSDAY ART PLAY
Make your own living room space! Use wall papers and small canvases to paint and tiny furniture to create your own living room in a box. UnMuseum, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 9 DATE NIGHT
Join the LM&M Railroad for something different that won’t break the bank! Departing every second Friday of the month, take a nostalgic train ride from historic Lebanon to The Brazenhead Irish Pub in Mason. After a night of fun at the Pub, you can re-board the train for a relaxing ride back to Lebanon. Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 South Mechanic Street, Lebanon; 6:30 p.m.; $30 ages 12 and older, $25 ages 13 months to 12 years, free infants up to 12 months; 513-933-8022 or lebanonrr.com.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Bring the family for a free screening of Mary Poppins! Movie begins at dusk. Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington; 8 p.m.; 859-334-2283 or boonecountyky.org.
FREE MOVIE AT DUSK
Bring the gang for a free late-summer screening of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted. Arrive a little early for pre-movie games and fun! Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road; 7 p.m.; 513-388-4513 or andersonparks. com.
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sat 10 FREE ATTACHMENT PARENTING SUPPORT GROUP
Learn about the philosophy of attachment parenting and meet other families to discuss your experiences while your children play. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center, 4244 Hamilton Avenue; 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.; 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com.
BRIGHT IDEAS: PAINTING WITH THE MASTERS
Ages 5 - 10 study the style, technique and materials that famous artists used while making your own painting on canvas. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Avenue; 2:30 p.m.; $5 per child members, $7 per child nonmembers plus admission (all-museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-2877000 or cincymuseum.org.
FREE CURIOSITY SATURDAY
Bring the little ones for some free interactive programs designed to foster creativity. This month, participants enjoy programs from Cincinnati Parks’ Explore Nature, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Happen, Inc., and Home Depot. Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; washingtonpark.org.
FREE FINDLAY: A CINCINNATI PIG SIGNING
Join author Curtis Scribner and illustrator Ashley Scribner as they read, discuss and sign their book, Findlay: A Cincinnati Pig. Findlay, a small farm pig, dreams of a magical place called Porkopolis, and sneaks away to see the big city for himself — adults and children will
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both enjoy spotting Findlay among Cincinnati’s most popular landmarks. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 513-7312665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
HANDS ON NATURE
Join a Play Facilitator in the Nature PlayScape for an afternoon of exploration and inspiration. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 2 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-8311711 or cincynature.org.
PICNIC UNDER THE STARS
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, games and food, and if the weather is clear, the staff from Cincinnati Observatory will show you the stars. Enjoy safe solar viewings, tours of the historic buildings, and a guided star gaze after the dark. Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place; 7 - 10 p.m.; $5 per person; 513-3215186 or cincinnatiobservatory.org.
FREE SUMMER MOVIE
Bring the kids for a free screening of Shark Tale today or Aug. 14 at either the Esquire Theater (320 Ludlow Ave.) or the Mariemont Theater (6906 Wooster Pike). Doors open at 9:45 a.m., and the movie begins at 10:30 a.m.! Visit esquiretheatre.com.
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Join a Play Facilitator in the Nature PlayScape for some fun with fort building. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 6 - 7 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
wed 14 FREE PRESCHOOL STORYTIME: SNAKES
FREE SPANISH STORY TIME
Join the naturalist for a story, craft and the chance to meet one of Ohio’s largest snakes. Sycamore Park, 4082 Highway 132, Batavia; 11 a.m.; 513-732-2977 or clermontparks.org.
FREE TOUCH A TRUCK
Enjoy a free magic show by Cincinnati Circus, courtesy of Sea of Smiles, and then stick around for the park’s Grilled Cheese Wednesday — bring some extras for a picnic and purchase additional items like hot dogs and drinks from the concession stand. Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road; 10 a.m.; free admission, $1 grilled cheese, additional concession items vary; 513-388-4513 or andersonparks.com.
Learn some simple Spanish vocabulary through stories and songs. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com. Bring the kids to climb and explore all kinds of trucks — they can pretend to drive and even blow the air horn. England Idlewild Park, 5550 Idlewild Road, Burlington; 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 859-334-2283 or boonecountyky.org.
TRAIN RIDE WITH CLIFFORD
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WESTERN & SOUTHERN OPEN
It’s a tennis fan’s favorite time of year — a week’s worth of tennis events, featuring top professionals and special events like Kids’ Day, the Kroger Family Night and more. Tournament runs from Aug. 10 - 18, see site for complete schedule. Lindner Family Tennis Center, 5460 Courseview Drive, Mason; ticket prices vary, see site for details; 513-651-0303 or cincytennis.com.
sun 11 FREE BUTTERFLIES AND BLOOMS
The meadow is full of summer blooming wildflowers, take a look and see what butterflies you can find amongst them. Kelley Nature Preserve, 297 Center Street, Loveland; 1 p.m.; 513-732-2977 or clermontparks.org.
MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM
Bring a chair or blanket for an afternoon of informal jam sessions from local musicians. Indian Creek MetroPark, 3000 Indian Road, Oxford; 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-8675835 or yourmetroparks.net.
FREE OTR PERFORMS
Enjoy a free performance from the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati in the park this evening. Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street; 7 - 9 p.m.; washingtonpark.org.
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FREE WILD WEDNESDAYS
It’s the final program of the season, so be sure to come out to check out the Eagle Bend Alpacas. Arrive a little early for some pre-program festivities. Middleton Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Covington; 10 a.m.; free, but a canned good donation is appreciated; 859-525-7529 or kentoncounty.org.
thu 15 FREE MAKE YOUR OWN MANCALA
Kids can make their own Mancala game to take home and play with others. Oakley Branch Library, 4033 Gilmore Avenue; 2 p.m.; 513-369-6038 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
FREE PRESCHOOL STORY TIME FOR FAMILIES
Ages 3 - 6 and their adults enjoy books, songs and activities while building early literacy skills. Blue Ash Branch Library, 4911 Cooper Road, Blue Ash; 7 p.m.; 513-369-6051 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
THURSDAY ART PLAY
Make some art inspired by the Brosmind Wagon from the ON! exhibit. Create a giant driver’s license, decorate a vehicle with unique illustrations and then take the real wagon for a spin. UnMuseum, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
FREE MOMTOPIA MONDAY
Bring the gang for a dance party with Jennifer Ellis and her band, and be sure to register to win a $50 Dayton Mall gift card. Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton; 10 a.m.; daytonmall.com.
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Enjoy a free screening of Enchanted with your family this evening — movie begins at dusk, bring your own blankets, chairs and snacks. Walton Community Park, 35 Old Stephenson Mill Road, Walton; 8 p.m.; 859-3342283 or boonecountyky.org.
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ake a ride on the LM&M Railroad to visit Clifford the Big Red Dog and Emily Elizabeth! Play on the LM&M play set and enjoy games and activities — parents and grandparents, be sure to bring your cameras for memorable moments! Train departs at 10 a.m., 12:45 and 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 - 11 and 17 - 18. Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 South Mechanic Street, Lebanon; $18.50 adults, $15.50 seniors and ages 5 - 16, $8.50 ages 2 - 4, free ages 1 year and younger. Call 513-9338022 or visit lebanonrr.com.
Help celebrate the second anniversary of the Marge & Charles Schott Nature PlayScape by decorating a banner to hang inside the area, while enjoying treats and door prizes. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
LET IT GROW!
Learn about cutting edge gardening techniques at the Krohn, during their new show that details four systems — Aquaponics, Aeroponics, Hydroponics and Vertical Gardening — that gardeners can use at home to save money, energy, water resources and space. Today’s workshop on Aquaponics and Hydroponics is led by system designers Pete West and Adam Wyman and Aeroponics expert Megan Frondutti. Then be sure to check out the Krohn’s show, Let it Grow. Also held on Aug. 24. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive; 10:30 a.m.; $3 adults, $2 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger; 513-421-5707 or cincinnatiparks.com.
FREE MEET BLUE MANATEE PRESS
fri 16 FREE FAMILY FUN MOVIE
Head to the park for an outdoor screening of Oz: The Great & Powerful, preceded by loads of family entertainment from Cincinnati Circus. Movie begins at 9 p.m. Smale Riverfront Park, W Mehring Way; 7 - 11 p.m.; mysmaleriverfrontpark.org.
FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Enjoy a free screening of Enchanted tonight with the gang. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets! Movie begins at dusk. Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington; 8 p.m.; 859-334-2283 or boonecountyky.org.
MOMS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Enjoy a fashion show to benefit Autism Speaks, featuring Amy Kirchen Fashion with Emcee Drew Lachey. This fun Moms’ Night Out includes fashion, cocktails, food, shopping, a silent auction and entertainment from Anderson Dance Academy. Sea of Smiles, 1319 Nagel Road; 6 - 9 p.m.; $5 admission includes two drink tickets with proceeds benefitting Autism Speaks; 513-474-6777 or seaofsmilesdds.com.
sat 17 BUTTERFLY HUNT
Join a hunt for butterflies and their predators with butterfly enthusiast Bob Nuhn, who has been submitting his findings to the North American Butterfly Association for 27 years. Dress to be in the sun and walking through tall grasses — please bring your own water and sunscreen. Forest Run MetroPark, 1810 New London Road, Hamilton; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
FREE CHILDREN’S THEATRE IN THE PARK
Enjoy a featured performance by Madcap Puppets, who present Fantastic Fairy Tales with special guests Bullooney, Puppet Works, the Cincinnati Circus and Explore Nature! Smale Riverfront Park, W Mehring Way; 4 p.m.; mysmaleriverfrontpark.org.
FREE CONCERT AT CREEKSIDE
Enjoy a free concert form the Juggernaut Jug Band this evening. Bring your own blankets and lawn chairs! Creekside Stage, Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veteran’s Way, Burlington; 7 p.m.; boonecountyky.org.
FREE CURIOSITY SATURDAY
Bring the little ones for some free interactive programs designed to foster creativity. This month, participants enjoy programs from Cincinnati Parks’ Explore Nature, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Happen, Inc., and Home Depot. Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; washingtonpark.org.
FREE CURIOUS GEORGE VISITS!
Bring your little ones for a story time and crafts with everyone’s favorite monkey, Curious George. Barnes & Noble, 9891 Waterstone Boulevard; 2 p.m.; 513-6835599 or bn.com.
DINOSAUR TRAIN
Take a ride back to the Jurassic Period! Enjoy an adventurous train ride to the Nature Trackers Activity Area where families explore, play and learn about life science, natural history and dinosaurs. Guests will meet their favorite T-Rex, Buddy, find real fossils and dig for dino bones! Train departs at 9:01 or 10:30 a.m. and 1:01 and 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 17, 18, 24 and 25. Whitewater Valley Railroad, Grand Central Station, 455 Market Street, Connersville; $26; 765-825-2054 or whitewatervalleyrr.org.
Join Baby Unplugged author Dr. John Hutton, authors Sandra Gross and Leah Busch, and author Kelli Gleiner for a bounty of board books from blue manatee press — authors will read, discuss and sign their books. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
FREE PAWS-A-PALOOZA
Grab the kids and put the leash on your pup for a day full of fun for all — learn about animal safety for the kids, meet the folks who save animals every day, enjoy agility demonstrations, an obstacle course for your dog, a doggie parade, and plenty of other activities. Then stick around for an evening of tunes from Swamp Bees at 6 p.m., and Stagger Lee at 8:30 p.m. Governor’s Square, Manchester Avenue, Middletown; 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; 513422-7297 or pawsadoptioncenter.org.
SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
Enjoy a family-friendly version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, from the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, along with live music and children’s crafts prior to the performance. Performance begins at 7 p.m. Harbor Point, Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt. Hope Road; 5:30 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.
FREE WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE
It’s all about water today as families learn about qualities of water, the water cycle, the importance of drinking water, pollutants, and animals that live in or near water — all through games, experiments and a few live animals. Miami University, Downtown Hamilton, 221 High Street, Hamilton; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
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Enjoy a free evening screening of Ice Age: Continental Drift. Bring your own snacks and blankets, movie begins at dusk. Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington; 8 p.m.; 859-334-2283 or boonecountyky.org.
FREE NATURE STORY TIME
Ages 2 and older are invited for some fun nature stories and activities with the gang from Imago Earth Center. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks. com.
OKTOBERFEST
The Germania Society presents its 43rd annual Oktoberfest, featuring tasty food, yummy pastry, live entertainment, and of course, wine and beer for grownups. The festival runs from 6 p.m. - midnight Aug. 23, 2 p.m. - 12 a.m. on Aug. 24, and 12 - 10 p.m. on Aug. 25. Germania Park, 3529 West Kemper Road; germaniasociety.com.
FREE QUACKY RACES
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FREE TASTE OF BLUE ASH
There is something for everyone, including tasty treats, live entertainment, rides and more. Festival is open from Aug. 23 - 25. Blue Ash Towne Square, Blue Ash; blueashevents.com.
WILD WEST TRAIN
Join the Circle D Rangers as they protect the Metamorabound train! Check out bandits, marshals, robber barons, and fancy ladies as you roll through the scenic countryside. Whitewater Valley Railroad, Grand Central Station, 455 Market Street, Connersville; 12:01 p.m.; $22 adults, $14 children (round-trip); 765-825-2054 or whitewatervalleyrr.org.
sun 18 HANDS ON NATURE
Make some nature mobiles with your little ones in the Nature PlayScape. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 2 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
FREE IT’S A ZOO IN HERE
Wild animals at the museum? Sure! Bring the family to learn about animals in art, including tours, a stop at the Art Cart, face painting, and a special presentation with live animals from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike Street; 1 - 4 p.m.; 513-6844515 or taftmuseum.org.
mon 19 HARVESTMAN HANGOUT
Harvestmen, otherwise known as Daddy Longlegs, can be found everywhere — learn about these eightlegged cousins to spiders, including what they eat and more. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
tue 20 TOT TUESDAY
Bring your preschoolers for a morning of learning all about airplanes through stories and crafts, then stick around to check out the museum’s interactive play stations. Behringer Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; $1 plus admission ($7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3 - 17); 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
wed 21 GROWING STRONG
Ages 6 - 17 can stop by for experiments, crafts, recipe tastings and playing in the community garden. Middletown Community Garden, 800 Lafayette Avenue, Middletown; 4 - 5:30 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
thu 22 THURSDAY ART PLAY
Check out the works of Joshua David and Sara Blake to see how their art inspires collaboration and play. Work together to create an Art Play mural and design your own puzzle, and join friends from Moksha Yoga for a movement session. UnMuseum, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
VISITOR APPRECIATION DAYS
As a “Thank You” for your support, the Zoo is offering visitors half-price admission from Aug. 23 - 25. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine Street; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; general admission $15 adults, $10 ages 2 - 12 and seniors, $8 parking; cincinnatizoo.org.
sat 24 BRIGHT IDEAS: CUPCAKERY
Ages 5 - 10 whip up some tasty frosting and discover cake decorating techniques to make their own custom cupcake. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Avenue; 2:30 p.m.; $5 per child members, $7 per child nonmembers plus admission (all-museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-2877000 or cincymuseum.org.
BUILD A BOAT
Think you can make a boat from cardboard that will float? Find out in this family challenge — boats will be made and tested at the pool, but bring your own cardboard. Prizes will be awarded for all kinds of categories, including biggest boat, smallest boat, most creative design, and fastest sinking boat! Union Pool, 10165 Old Union Road, Union; 3 - 5 p.m.; $5 per family; 859-334-2283 or boonecountyky.org.
FREE CURIOSITY SATURDAY
Bring the little ones for some free interactive programs designed to foster creativity. This month, participants enjoy programs from Cincinnati Parks’ Explore Nature, the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Happen, Inc., and Home Depot. Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; washingtonpark.org.
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Bring your budding dancers for face painting, sparkly costumes, treats, a dance performance and to learn more about the many different classes and programs. Dance Concepts Studio, 8606 Market Place Lane, Montgomery; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 513-745-0678 or danceconceptsstudio.com.
FREE FRENCH STORY TIME
Learn some simple French vocabulary through stories and songs. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 - 11 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.
FREE READY FOR SCHOOL?
Get ready to go back to school with crafts and Dr. Seuss’ ABCs. Barnes & Noble, 9891 Waterstone Boulevard; 2 p.m.; 513-683-5599 or bn.com.
mon 26 FREE FAMILY STORYTIME
Young library users, with help from their grown-ups, have fun building pre-reading skills through stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Florence Branch, Boone County Public Library, 7425 U.S. 42, Florence; 6:30 p.m.; 859342-2665 or bcpl.org.
FREE TINY TOTS STORY TIME
Bring your tots, ages 18 - 30 months, for some on-thefloor, interactive fun that encourages a love of books and begins to build pre-reading skills. Scheben Branch, Boone County Public Library, 8899 U.S. 42, Union; 10 a.m.; 859-342-2665 or bcpl.org.
FREE STAR GAZING
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FREE UCP FLEA & FUN
Learn all about solar printing in the Nature PlayScape today. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 6 - 7 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
Explore the night skies and learn about planets and stars while gazing through the telescope. Bring a blanket to sit on, and a picnic if you like! England Idlewild Park, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington; 7:45 - 11 p.m.; 859-334-2283 or boonecountyky.org. Check out local artists, crafters, book sellers and botanists, as well as buy or sell gently used adaptive equipment, software and more. Meet other families in the area and bring the kids for an afternoon of fun while you shop or sell. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefits programs of the United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati. United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati, 2300 Drex Avenue, Norwood; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 513-559-2447 or ucp-cincinnati.org.
WEEKEND ONE-HOUR TRAIN RIDE
Listen to informative passenger conductors describe railroad history and operations while enjoying a nostalgic one-hour train ride through Warren County. Train departs at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. on Aug. 24 and 25. Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 South Mechanic Street, Lebanon; $13 adults, $8 seniors and ages 5 - 16, $5 ages 2 - 4, free ages 1 year and younger; 513-933-8022 or lebanonrr.com.
sun 25 FUTURE MUSIC LEGENDS
Enjoy performances from Northern Kentucky high school and college students representing a variety of musical genres. Behringer Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 2 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 ages 3 - 17; 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.
HISTORY OF TRACTORS
The Friends of Chrisholm hosts an open house today at the Augspurger 1874 Historic Farmhouse to discuss the history of tractors. Chrisholm Metropark, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton; 2 - 4 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.
FREE HOT MUSIC, COLD TREATS
Enjoy a late-summer afternoon at the Taft, featuring an old-fashioned ice cream social, and a neighborhood band concert with singer/songwriter Tracy Walker, joined by Brian Rivers, Adam Sanregret, and Ricardo Wilkens. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike Street; 2 - 4 p.m.; 513-6844515 or taftmuseum.org.
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Celebrate Labor Day with sparkly firework paintings, glow sculptures and a fun movement session with a Moksha Yoga instructor. UnMuseum, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $5.50 students with ID and seniors, free members and children younger than 5); 513-345-8400 or contemporaryartscenter.org.
fri 30 FREE FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Bring your crew for a free evening screening of The Croods. Movie begins at dusk. Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington; 8 p.m.; 859-334-2283 or boonecountyky.org.
FREE MOVIE IN THE PARK
Enjoy a free screening of Escape From Planet Earth, preceded by entertainment for the whole family from Cincinnati Circus. Movie begins at 9 p.m. Smale Riverfront Park, W Mehring Way; 7 - 11 p.m.; mysmaleriverfrontpark.org.
sat 31 FREE ART CONTEST & OPEN HOUSE
All ages are invited to meet the music, art and dance teachers over cookies and punch, and learn more about the center’s facility, programs and faculty. Wyoming Center for the Arts, 322 Wyoming Avenue; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.; 513-948-1900 or musicartdance.org.
Design a fabric square for Clermont for Kids Quilts and get entered to win a yoga mat and class for your family! Blyss Studio, 102 Wooster Pike, Milford; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-516-7366 or blyssyogastudio.com.
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FREE MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Bring your toddlers to sing, dance and enjoy music, movement and fun. Hyde Park Branch Library, 2747 Erie Avenue; 10:15 a.m.; 513-369-4456 or cincinnatilibrary. org.
thu 29 FREE BABY MUSIC
Infants ages 3 - 13 months with their caregivers are invited for music fun with Miss Mary from the Wyoming Fine Arts Center. Wyoming Branch Library, 500 Springfield Pike; 9:30 a.m.; 513-369-6014 or cincinnatilibrary.org.
FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK
Bring the family for a presentation of William Shakespeare’s classic play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, full of feuding fairies, star-crossed lovers, and a silly play-within-a-play. Smale Riverfront Park, W Mehring Way; 7 p.m.; mysmaleriverfrontpark.org.
FREE STORY TIME IN THE PARK
Children and their grown-ups can beat the heat with great stories and a cool activity today, courtesy of the Boone County Public Library and Boone County Parks. Main Stage, Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington; 10 - 11 a.m.; 859-342-2665 or bcpl.org.
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FREE GREEN LEARNING STATION TOUR
Stop by for a self-guided or guided tour (at 10 or 11 a.m.) to learn about growing food in the city and slowing storm water. Green Learning Station, Civic Garden Center of Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Road; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513221-0981 or greenlearningstation.org.
HANDS ON NATURE
How do boats float? Find out in the Nature PlayScape today. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 seniors and active military); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.
OHIO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Art thou ready for some old-fashioned fun? Bring the kids for an all-day adventure, featuring costumed characters, arts and crafts shops, hearty food and drink fit for a King, games of skill and rides. The festival is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Aug. 31 - Oct. 20. Harveysburg, OH, 10542 Route 73, Waynesville; $17 adults, $9 ages 5 - 12 if purchased online; renfestival.com.
FREE ZAK MORGAN CONCERT
Enjoy a family friendly performance from Grammynominated Zak Morgan, who will be joined by a four-person ensemble. Zak’s performance will follow entertainment from Cincinnati Circus and Explore Nature! Smale Riverfront Park, W. Mehring Way; 4 p.m.; mysmaleriverfrontpark.org.
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9393 Montgomery Road 513-791-1089 or bluecocoonbaby.com • FREE The Big Latch-On Cincinnati Help break a world record for the largest number of nursing moms in this fun event that features door prizes, plenty of good information for new and nursing moms, and a chance to meet others and provide support. 9:30 a.m. Aug. 3.
BLUE MANATEE CHILDREN’S BOOKSTORE 3054 Madison Road 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com
• Amazing Amy’s Build-a-Book Workshop Young authors ages 8 and older are invited to a two-hour workshop to learn the blueprints of writing a good story, then test out their skills on their own tale. Each child will take home their story in a hardcover book, and receive a Jr. Smoothie as a snack to help refuel them as they write. 1 - 3 p.m. Aug. 6; $12. • Print Me, Play Me Ages 5 - 10 will design beautiful block prints that double as musical compositions, thanks to help from friends at Underscore and Artscapade. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Aug. 9; $18. • Gymboree Story and Play Time Join friends from Gymboree for songs, movement activities and parachute play. 10:30 - 11 a.m. Aug. 9; $3. • Make Your Own Graphic Novel Ages 6 and older can draw on inspiration from Lunch Lady, BabyMouse and Squish to create their own graphic novel. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9; $3. • A Felting Frenzy Ages 8 and older will join a needle-felting workshop to create a flat-felted roller coaster, sculptural animal, vegetable or fruit, or a mini-monster. Cost includes all admission and a Jr. Smoothie. 1 - 3 p.m. Aug. 13; $18. • Grateful Grahams’ Kids Graham Cracker Club Join a hands-on graham cracker decorating class with the owner of Grateful Grahams. Kids will receive five graham crackers to decorate with frosting and other tasty toppings. 1 - 2 p.m. Aug. 20; $10. • Make a Mess at the Manatee Join Miss Kelli for a good book and an art-making activity with your child. 10 - 10:30 a.m. Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26; $5. • Little Yogis Join Hollie Nesbitt from Omya Studio for a yoga class especially for ages 2 - 4. 10:30 - 11:10 a.m. Aug. 15; $9. • Miss Meghan’s Music Join Miss Meghan for songs and fun with your little ones. 9:45 or 10:30 a.m.; $8. • Tummy Time Bring a blanket and your baby to learn ways to enrich your baby’s play and growth, while spending time on his tummy to strengthen his core and developmental skills. 10:45 a.m. Aug. 6, 13 and 20; $12.
BURNET WOODS
3400 Brookline Drive 513-231-8678 or cincinnatiparks.com • Canoe Burnet Lake RSVP by Aug. 7. Spend some time canoeing the lake and enjoy the sights and sounds of this Audubon Society Important Bird Area. Parks will provide canoes, life jackets, paddles and basic instruction. Please wear quick drying clothes, sturdy shoes, and bring a towel. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aug. 11.
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THE CARNEGIE CENTER OF COLUMBIA TUSCULUM 3738 Eastern Ave. 513-473-5745 or thecarnegiecenter.org
• FREE Salsa Dance Workshop Bring a partner or come alone for a night of dancing to Latin rhythms - makes for a great date night for grown-ups, teen night, or a parent-child outing. 7 - 8:30 p.m. Aug. 16. • Summer Chess Workshop Learn the basics of chess or improve your game at this afternoon workshops. 2 - 4 p.m. Aug. 4 and 18, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 12 and 15; $3 per person or $5 per family per session, or $10 per person or $15 per family for all sessions.
THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE OF CINCINNATI
Held at Kenwood Towne Centre 513-569-8080, ext. 22 or thechildrenstheatre.com • FREE Auditions for Annie Jr. RSVP to make an audition appointment for your singing and dancing 9-year-old girls! The Children’s Theater of Cincinnati is looking for someone to play the beloved redhead in their upcoming production of Annie Jr., opening at the Taft Theatre in October. E-mail Tina Marshall at tina.marshall@thechildrenstheatre.com for details on what to bring and to make an appointment. 1 - 5 p.m. Aug. 13.
CINCINNATI FAMILY ENRICHMENT CENTER 4244 Hamilton Ave. 513-591-2332 or theplaceforfamilies.com
• Family Classes Register for classes for the family including Whale of a Tale, Imagination Station, Family Fiesta, Animal Action, Cupcake Kids, PeaWee Patch, Cultural Club, Yoga Adventures, Rise & Shine, DRUMatic, Hands Up, and new classes Grossology and Music Express. Class packages range from $50 - $110. • Parent Classes Register for parent workshops including BellyRobics, Signing Safari, The Potty Train and more. Class package prices vary. • FREE Natural Cleaning 101 A local green carpet cleaning company will offer a presentation on natural household cleaning, including practical “how to” tips for families. Sponsored by AdVitam. 12:45 p.m. Aug. 3. • FREE Paws, Look, Listen Learn how to help your pet adjust when your new baby arrives, as well as how to teach your baby to be gentle with your pet. Presented by a trainer from Family Paws Parent Education. 12:45 p.m. Aug. 10.
CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER AT ROWE WOODS 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org Daily admission for nonmembers $8 adults, $6 seniors and active military, $3 ages 4 -12
• Harvestman Hike Join Jonathan Swiger for hike to collect and observe some Opiliones. 7 - 9 p.m. Aug. 3; free with admission. • Fossil ID Session Bring your fossils for some identification tips from the Dry Dredgers. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Aug. 17; free with admission. • Family Volunteer Day Sign up to help remove invasive species in the Nature PlayScape. 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Aug. 15; free with admission.
• Full Moon Walk Ages 8 and older are invited to hit the trails at night for a hike under the full moon, followed by some natural history readings. 8:30 p.m. Aug. 20; free members, $8 nonmembers. • Hoots & Hops Adults are invited to this community event that takes them on an evening walk to explore nature while enjoying beer tastings from Mt. Carmel Brewing Company and 50 West Brewing Company. 7 - 11 p.m. Aug. 23; purchase tickets online in advance for $20.
DANCE CONCEPTS
8606 Market Place Lane 513-745-0678 or danceconceptsstudio.com • Diva in a Day Have some fun practicing your best diva dance moves! 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug. 8; call for price.
LABOITEAUX WOODS NATURE PRESERVE 5400 Lanius Lane 513-542-2909 or cincinnatiparks.com
• FREE Tree ID Orienteering RSVP by Aug. 7. Learn to identify trees and practice map skills as you “walk through” a dichotomous tree key in the field behind the nature center. Little ones will need grown-up help! 9 - 11 a.m. Aug. 10.
LANGSFORD LEARNING ACCELERATION CENTER
9402 Towne Square Ave., Blue Ash 513-531-7400 • langsfordcenter.com/events/rsvp.php • FREE What Parents Should Know About Reading and Comprehension RSVP by Aug. 13. Learn about national research and how to better follow your own child’s reading development and learning. 4:30 - 6 p.m. Aug. 15.
LONG BRANCH FARM & TRAILS 6926 Gaynor Road, Goshen 513-831-1711 • cincynature.org
• Sky Watch Observe the Perseid meteor shower through the CNC’s telescopes. Camping is available to those who want to observe late into the night! 10 p.m. Aug. 2 (rain date Aug. 9); $5 per person. • Beaver Watch Learn all about the world’s second largest rodent and hike to the creek to see if you can spot one. 6 - 8 p.m. Aug. 3; free members, $8 nonmember adults, $3 nonmember children. • Creek Romp Sign up to discover the marvels of the stream on this guided, in-stream hike to search for critters, fossils, animal tracks and signs of beavers. 1 - 3 p.m. Aug. 31; free members, $6 nonmember adults, $3 nonmember children.
MIAMI WHITEWATER FOREST
9001 Mt. Hope Road 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org A valid Hamilton County Parks Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park • Night Bike Ride RSVP by Aug. 15. Take an evening bike ride around the Shaker Trace Trail then celebrate with some light refreshments. 8 p.m. Aug. 17; $6. • Nature Sounds RSVP by Aug. 21. Ages 2 - 4 will learn all about the sounds of nature and the creatures that make them, followed by a story and a craft. 11 a.m. Aug. 23; $5. (“Plan Ahead” continues on page 51)
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Held at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 415 Park Ave., Newport 859-261-4080 • FREE Family to Family RSVP for this free course for family members of those with mental illness. Gain insight, information and coping skills as well as support from other members. 6 p.m. Thursdays, beginning Aug. 8.
RENTSCHLER FOREST METROPARK
5701 Reigart Road, Fairfield Township 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park • Discovery Kids RSVP by Aug. 19. Ages 3 - 5 and their grown-ups will explore the small but might world of insects through hands on activities like crafts, games, a hike and a one-on-one with some live creatures. 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.; $3 per child.
SHALOM FAMILY
myshalomfamily.org • FREE Sensory Sunday: Stories, Songs and Fun For You and Your Little One These private interactive playgroups feature Miss Meliss, who keeps both parents and their little ones engaged with her unique brand of fun. Play dates include a snack and are open to families in the Jewish community with children ages 2 and younger in which at least one parent is Jewish. Two families will each win a $50 Target gift card at each event. Presented by Shalom Family, an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation. The Gymboree, 6209 Snider Road; 2 p.m. Aug. 11 and 25.
TACKLE CHILDHOOD CANCER WITH CANCERFREE KIDS Various locations cancerfreekids.org
• Youth Football Invitational Youth football teams in grades K - 6 are invited for an invitational at Smith Park in Middletown to support CancerFree KIDS. Teams need to register in advance, but individuals are also welcome to arrive with their parents to participate in the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition held from 1 - 3 p.m. Coaches of interested teams should email Tony Jordan at tjordan4@its.jnj.com or call 703-338-9200. 9 a.m. Aug. 11; a donation of $10 per participant is appreciated; please bring proof of age for Punt, Pass & Kick. • Tony Merk Pigskin Preview Help support CancerFree KIDS during this youth football invitational for grades 1 - 8 at LaSalle High School. Individuals are also invited to join the NKL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition from 1 - 3 p.m. each day. Coaches of interested teams should contact Greg Tankersley at gtankersley@lassallehs.net or 513-741-2359. 9 a.m. Aug. 17 and 1 p.m. Aug. 18; a donation of $10 per participant is appreciated; please bring proof of age for Punt, Pass & Kick. • Brian Higgins Tackle Childhood Cancer Preview Head over to Moeller High School for a youth football tournament for grades 1 - 8. Kids can also join the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Competition. Interested teams should contact Tom Fitz at tfitz22028@ aol.com or 513-793-5978. 9 a.m. Aug. 24 and 1 p.m. Aug. 25; a donation of $10 per participant is appreciated; please bring proof of age for Punt, Pass & Kick.
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UC HEALTH - UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
234 Goodman St. 513-584-2230 or universityhospital.uchealth.com • Childbirth Classes Expecting moms are invited to a range of childbirth classes including: Prepared Childbirth on Aug. 3 and 14; Baby Care Basics on Aug. 5; Breastfeeding on Aug. 8 (also on Aug. 20 at Walnut Hills Health Center); Baby Care Basics and Infant CPR on Aug. 10; Little Bit of Everything on Aug. 24; and maternity tours on Aug. 5 and 19.
VOICE OF AMERICA METROPARK
7850 VOA Park Dr., West Chester 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net A valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park • Discovery Kids RSVP by Aug. 20. Explore the small but mighty world of insects through games, a hike, crafts and more fun. Best for ages 3 - 5 and their grown-ups. 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.; $3 per child.
WHOLE FOODS MARKET MASON
5805 Deerfield Blvd., Mason 513-398-9358 or wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/ mason • FREE Half Pint Kids Club Ages 2 - 9 will explore healthy eating, gardening and fun craft activities. Registration is ongoing until event is full. 10 a.m. Wed in Aug.
WINTON WOODS
10245 Winton Road 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org A valid Hamilton County Parks Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park • Barnyard Boogie Fun Pack RSVP by Aug. 4. Hop, trot and waddle your way around the farm and learn how animals dance the day away. Program includes Playbarn admission and a wagon ride. 9 - 10:30 a.m. Aug. 6; $6 per child, $4 per adult. • Pretty Pony Fun Pack RSVP by Aug. 11. Brush and decorate a real pony and learn how to care for it. Program includes Playbarn admission and a wagon ride. 9 - 10:30 a.m. Aug. 13; $6 per child, $4 per adult. • Pen Pals Fun Pack RSVP by Aug. 13. Get an up-close and personal chance to meet some of Parky’s Farm animals and learn how the farmer cares for them. Program includes Playbarn admission and wagon ride. 9 - 10:30 a.m. Aug. 15; $6 per child, $4 per adult. • Fishing Fever RSVP by Aug. 14. Learn the basics of fishing and then go fishing in the catch-andrelease pond. 9 - 10 a.m. Aug. 16; $3. • Friday Night Float RSVP by Aug. 14. Get some pointers on kayaking, learn a little natural history of the lake, and then enjoy the view of the sunset from the water. Equipment provided; flotation devices must be worn at all times and children must be accompanied by an adult. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16; $12. • Kayak Quick Start RSVP by Aug. 12. Learn the basics of paddling a kayak on flat and slow-moving water, then test your skills. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 12 - 3 p.m. Aug. 18; $35 adults, $30 ages 8 - 18.
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• Glow Disc Golf RSVP by Aug. 28. Play golf a whole new way with a glowing course and equipment. Bring your own glow disc or rent one. 8:30 - 10 p.m. Aug. 30; $5 per player, $5 rental disc.
WOODLAND MOUND
8250 Old Kellogg Ave. 513-521-PARK (7275) or greatparks.org A valid Hamilton County Parks Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park • Butterfly Tea Party RSVP by Aug. 5. Bring ages 3 - 5 for a fluttering event that includes crafts, games, tea and snacks. 10 a.m. Aug. 7; $5. • Shotgun Start RSVP by Aug. 4. This nine-hole event will be played as a three-hole scramble, threehole best ball, and three-hole select drive format. Parent may play with one child. 4:30 p.m. Aug. 11; $50 per team.
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An American tourist, his wife and daughter rush to the American embassy while behind the Iron Curtain as they are suspected of spying and picture taking. Unfortunately, the ambassador’s son is in charge, who has been expelled from multiple countries. It’s a comedic attempt to plan an escape, and a romance as well! Showboat Majestic, 435 East Mehring, Public Landing; Aug. 7 - 25; $20 adults, $19 seniors and students; 513-241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
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Grease is definitely the word, as the Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre presents this everpopular musical featuring a star-crossed love story, toe-tapping tunes and plenty of local talented youngsters. Covedale Center for Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave.; through Aug. 4; $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 high school students and younger; 513-241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
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