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Dr. Amber Patterson, allergist; Dr. Robert Beck, pediatrician; Dr. Kathryn Lewis, dentist; Dr. Mark Yoder, optometrist, and Dr. Lynsi Clinger, chiropractor.

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One Day at a Time: The Busy Mom’s Guide to a Clean, Organized Home

The house can sometimes feel overwhelming. Will it ever be clean and organized again? Author Pam Molnar breaks that “to do” list down into more manageable daily tasks for 31 days. For the New Year, take back your home and your sanity - without taking a week off from life!

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We asked parents to cast their vote for the best of the best in all things local. From children’s entertainment to culinary favorites— see who reigns supreme.

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Lucky are the parents who bring an Aquarian into this world. They have their eyes wide open and literally sparkle as they see every new person, young or old. They are thrilled with toys, whether large or small, and often want to keep them all without “cleaning out” the toy box. One fascinating thing about these little Aquarians is that they sometimes have “selective hearing” so you must be sure you have their attention before talking to them.

They get along well with the other children in the family, whether older or younger. They even enjoy the friends of their parents.

When they are in pre-school or regular school they get acquainted easily and remember the names of the other children.

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February Snapshot Giveaway The countdown for the February giveaway begins now!

This month enter for a chance to win the basket of fun children’s items found below, courtesy of Findlay Area Family!

This month’s Giveaway basket is filled with goodies valued at $90!

Featured are everyone’s favorite giraffe in Sophie’s Little Library, a three-book set with textures and flaps, and My First Library, a pack of three early-concept books that promote reading readiness, early number skills and knowledge of the world. Keep baby warm this winter with our adorable goumikids newborn set complete with boots and reversible mittens and reversible hat designed for easy-on, stay-on protection. Finally, soothe baby with Neckerchew, the world’s first chewy dribble bib for teething babies.

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Get Creative with Hancock Parks’ 20th Annual Photo Contest

FHS Students “Dress a Girl Around the World” Girls often look forward to the feeling of a brand new dress. In many Third World countries, girls don’t have the option or the money to run to the store for such a treat.

for shipping. She was proud to take part in the successful event and looks forward to seeing it grow each year.

But thanks to the non-profit organization Hope 4 Women International, girls in need can wear that brand new dress through a project called “Dress a Girl Around the World.”

“This project is very important to me because I truly believe every girl should feel beautiful in a new dress,” Lalji said. “This project impacts the lives of young girls by helping them feel that they are worthy of love and dignity.”

Local effort, global effect Findlay High School fashion design teacher Laurie Collert started the project locally with the help of her design students. In October, they created 400 dresses to be shipped to Uganda. The students promoted the event by word of mouth, posters, and the painted windows of Wilson’s downtown.

Materials and money were donated by local organizations for shipping costs and to create the dresses. Each dress costs $1 to ship.

FHS junior fashion design student Ruxi Lalji said she and a volunteer representing Kohl’s measured, folded, and packed the finished dresses by size

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Other students who participated were Johnna Richter, Margot Simeon, Jenna Bernhardt, Elana Karhoff, Cassandra Wood, Hannah Robertson, Molly Doepker and Allyson Huether.

Teachers Jane Recknagel and Collert helped the girls, and were assisted by five volunteers from Kohl’s.

The Hancock Park District is holding its 20th annual photography contest, open to youth (up to age 13 or 8th grade) and adults (age 14 and up). Participants may enter up to three, original, mounted, 8x10” photos in each of eight contest categories including: “People in the Parks,” “Wild Animals,” “Domestic Animals,” and “Action Sports.” The deadline for this free contest is noon Jan 15, 2016. Entries and judged winners will be displayed during an Open House Feb. 6 from 3-6pm, and Feb. 7 from 1-4pm, at the Brugeman Lodge in the Riverbend Recreation Area, with voting for the People’s Choice award category. An awards ceremony will be held at 3pm Feb. 7, with prizes from sponsors Blanchard River Watershed Partnership, Blanchard Valley Veterinary Clinic, Imagine That!, Legacy Lawn & Pet, VCA Findlay Animal Hospital, & The Hancock Park District. -KT For more info, official rules, and the required photograph labels: hancockparks.com/WhatsNew.aspx or call 419-425-7275, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.

The Rise of Sneaker Culture at The Toledo Museum of Art

The Toledo Museum of Art is hosting a travelling exhibition entitled “The Rise of Sneaker Culture” from Dec.3-Feb. 28, 2016. The free exhibit, created by the American Federation of the Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum, in Toronto, Canada, is the first of its kind to appear in the U.S. It explores the athletic shoe, from its origins in the mid-1800s to its current place in high fashion, while presenting a comprehensive survey of the sneaker’s complex design, history, and immense cultural significance. Approximately 160 sneakers will be on display, along with film footage, photos, and drawings from the design process, all on loan from museums, manufacturer archives, and private collectors.

Lalji said that the Dress a Girl project has shipped more than 300,000 dresses to 81 countries since its inception.

—KM For more information visit dressagirlaroundtheworld.com.

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“Since the 19th century sneakers have been intimately linked to expressions of status as well as gender,” says Elizabeth Semmelhack, senior curator of the Bata Shoe Museum, and exhibit curator. You’ll never look at your dingy old Reeboks the same way. Museum hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-4pm, Thursday and Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 12-5pm.

-KT For more information, visit toledomuseum.org/exhibitions/the-riseof-sneaker-culture/ or call the museum at 419-255-8000.

Kick Back Where Everyone Knows your Name A Gentle Approach to Chiropractic Care

As a young student, Amanda Mullholland suffered from chronic migraines.

A friend recommended a gentle form of chiropractic care called NUCCA. This technique changed her quality of life immensely, and now she is pleased to bring this peaceful chiropractic medicine approach to Findlay.

After graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2012, Amanda worked in a busy office with several other chiropractors. She made the move to Findlay, “Because it’s a busy and growing town, and I think I can help a lot of people here.”

Amanda says that chiropractic care is important for everyone, even young babies. Common problems, like colic and ear aches, can be prevented with visits to a chiropractor.

Chiropractic care at a young age can also prevent injuries, later in life, as a teenager or adult.

-CD Amanda’s Spinal Care, 1640 Tiffin Ave., Findlay. Monday to Friday, 8am–1:30pm and 3–5pm. Also visit facebook. com/amandasspinalcare, or call 567-429-9309.

A perfect antidote to a hectic day of parenting recently opened in downtown Findlay.

The Bourbon Affair, 121 B. East Crawford St., is a throwback to the bygone era of speakeasies, flapper dresses and bartenders who know your drink. While it features more than 120 different kinds of bourbon, The Bourbon Affair also offers wine and cocktails.

Crave an Old fashioned? You can get it here. For those who just want adult conversation with friends, The Bourbon Affair offers an intimate atmosphere where you are more likely to hear music from Frank Sinatra than cellphone ringtones.

“We wanted to go back to a simpler time, when we weren’t distracted by things like cell phones,” said co-owner Dave Spridgeon, who owns the bar with his wife, Angie, and Ryan and Staci Leonard. “Back then the bartender was as important as a doctor or an attorney.”

The bar’s motto is “Party Like It’s 1939,” a theme that’s continued with bartenders who wear cufflinks and greet customers by name. On the weekends servers wear flapper dresses and bowties. The wood of more than 60 ash trees cut down in Hancock County lines the room.

“We have been told repeatedly that we completely re-created 1939,” said Spridgeon of The Bourbon Affair, which opened in October. “There is nothing like it.”-RB Hours 3-11pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and 3pm-1am Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. 567-250-9162. For more information, ourbourbonaffair.com.

TRENDS! Formal - A “Trendy” Place for Gowns The sound of wedding bells and the inevitable return of spring have a way of inspiring young women to find that perfect dress for their trip down the aisle or a memorable prom night.

Now every woman looking for that once-in-a-lifetime gown has a new place to shop in downtown Findlay. TRENDS! Formal, at 103 E. Sandusky St., offers the latest fashions and styles for every taste.

“It’s not about brand, it’s about style,” says owner Pamela Hamlin. “We shop around the country and bring styles at lower price points.”

TRENDS! Formal opened in November 2015 and is located just around the corner from Hamlin’s popular TRENDS! on Main. Hamlin said opening the new store was a natural step

for expansion. She had fielded many requests from brides-tobe and others looking for a wider selection of special occasion gowns.

The store carries formal gowns for weddings—bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mother dresses, and flower girls’ —and also gowns appropriate for homecoming, prom, first communion, military balls and other formal events.

“We try to help you find the perfect dress,” says Hamlin.

“What sets us apart is that we can get most of our dresses in less than two weeks if a different size is requested.” -LWP Trends! Formal accepts appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-6pm and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. Walk-ins accepted on Saturdays, stop by the TRENDS! on Main store first. To book an appointment, call 419423-1582. Direct suggestions or questions to trends124@aol.com.

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With the coming expansion and renovation of Kan Du Studios, Findlay residents can look forward to a hands-on arts facility just a hop, skip and a jump from the new Marathon Performing Arts Center. “Our community is unique in that it is very culturally driven,� said Tim Stumpp, who is heading up the Kan Du Studio project. “I think this is a perfect opportunity for us to meld with the community by continuing to enhance awareness of some really great artists. It is well known that there is an art community downtown and we will continue to build that.�

Kan Du can do Kan Du, operated by the Blanchard Valley Center in Findlay, received about $520,000 in capital grant funds from the State of Ohio for the project. The studio opened in 2007 as a way for people with developmental disabilities to express themselves through the visual arts. They will move from 329 S. Main St. to the former Rocking U on West Main Cross Street, a site chosen for its proximity to the new Marathon Performing Arts Center and downtown Findlay.

Kan Du Studios opened in 2010 and features independent local artists and exhibits throughout the year. The studio, while thriving, developed a bit of a problem —not enough space. “When we got into this location, we thought it was a huge space, and it was,�

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said Connie Amernt, superintendent of Blanchard Valley Center. “But we’ve quickly outgrown our current space.�

Building a plan Long term plans for Kan Du studio call for showroom expansion and the inclusion of art studios conducive to inspire local artists. “There’s an opportunity for inclusion. People can walk by and stop in,� Ament said. “We love being a part of downtown now and we wanted to maintain that. The arts are a big part of Findlay life. People are looking to see what’s available in the community for everyone.�

Construction is slated through spring 2016. Once the new location is established, Phase II will begin which will renovate the second floor and west building for additional studio space to continue to build Findlay’s reputation as a community that welcomes the arts. “I’d really like to see people get more involved to either view the work here or actually work here� said Rebecca Combs, Kan Du Manager, “We’re hoping that we can continue building relationships with the schools by having the students here to help with projects� said Combs.

If you would like to volunteer with Kan Du Studio or donate materials for the renovation, you can contact them at 419-581-0254.

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Career Planning through Findlay Area Exploring Program Teens Take a Profession for a Test Drive

By Kay Mathias

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My year to Love Me …and My Family

The Importance of Taking Care of “Me”

By Patrick Hempfing

The Boy Scouts-based, co-ed program gives teens the chance to test drive— or test fly— potential careers.

Career planning can never begin too early for a young person in today’s world - and that’s where “Exploring,”comes in.

A co-ed career development program offered to Findlay area students ages 14 to 20 years or those who have completed 8th grade, the program is managed under the Boy Scouts of America, functions spearately from the actual scouting program.

According to Colin Earl, Assistant Scout Executive with the Black Swamp Boy Scouts of America, the Exploring Program offers area youth an opportunity to take a closer look at professions they are interested in. In order to provide those opportunities, the Exploring team gathers results from school career interest surveys and then reaches out to local businesses to participate in the program.

Get a Firsthand Look “This is a great program because it gives youth a firsthand look into a profession,” Earl said. “Why not test drive the career before investing thousands of dollars and time to find out, it’s not for me. Explorers can network with professionals and get a step up on their classmates.”

Meetings take place throughout the school year at a designated Exploring post to expose students to professions such as engineering, computer science, and nursing. Meetings are usually in the evening and run one to two hours. Students are offered hands-on projects so that they can get an in-depth look into a specific career.

Projects could include computer coding, robotics, software design, etc.

Exposure to the Unknown The experience can also introduce students to areas within a chosen profession they had not yet considered.

“Great example, a sophomore girl participating in the health career field was set on becoming a nurse,” said Earl. “But after one meeting where the Explorers spent two hours on radiation therapy her focus changed and her interest was radiation therapy.”

Bethany Marquis, project engineer at Marathon Petroleum Company, works with students through the engineering post within the program.

“When I was in high school, I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up,” Marquis said. “I think that the Exploring post provides a valuable opportunity for students to learn about careers that interest them and to interact with professionals in those fields. It’s an incredibly rewarding program to be a part of.”

Marquis said her role allows her to lead a team of coworkers in the scheduling, design and execution of each of their post events. Some are hands-on experiences and others are labs at Ohio Northern University that require coordination with university staff.

For more information about the Exploring program, contact Colin Earl at 419-422-4356, ext. 153 or colin.earl@scouting.org.

The 12,000-pound ball descended over Times Square. Millions of people kissed and sang Auld Lang Syne to kick off a new year, with a new set of days, 366 this year, to test our New Year’s resolutions.

driveway, I calculated that it had been five months since I played tennis, my outlet for stress and a favorite form of exercise. And yes, more comfort foods have snuck into my diet, not just “Two Donut Thursdays.”

My resolution for the New Year – I’m going to love me. No, I’m not having self-esteem issues. I like myself, even though my pants are getting tighter, my posture isn’t as straight, and flecks of silver are mixing in with my remaining brown hairs.

If I’m going to be around to see, enjoy, and be part of my family’s happiness, I need to take better care of me.

I need to love me, so I can continue to love others. Sometimes I’ll need to say “No,” not only to ice cream and donuts, but also to demands on my time. I must also get more sleep, as I’ve been sacrificing zzz’s in my attempt to steal extra minutes from my nights to pad my days.

“If my girls are happy, I’m happy.”

I say this all the time, as taking care of my wife, Mattie, my tween daughter, Jessie, and our dog, Sadie, gives me joy. Of course, I’m responsible for my happiness, too … and for taking care of myself.

Opening up A few days ago, I took time to go to the doctor. For the past several months, I’ve woken up with a plugged ear.

Usually, it opens up quickly, so I’ve tolerated it. Who has time to go to the doctor? I have a wife, daughter, and dog to care for, while trying to squeeze in a writing career.

Apparently, some wax had built up in my left ear. The nurse sprayed warm water into it as I held a plastic container to catch the water and ear wax that flushed out.

As I drove home from my ear tuneup, my mind raced with thoughts.

With my wax-free ears, I wouldn’t need to tell Mattie or Jessie to “please turn up the TV” as often. Yet, maybe, due to Jessie talking excessively, which happens on occasion, and Sadie barking loudly, which happens frequently, I might miss my ear wax. I felt confident that I’d still have “selective hearing” (it’s a husband thing). But mostly, I thought, “Wow, why didn’t I go to the doctor sooner?”

I pondered other things I should have done sooner. Before I reached my

Resolved for a New Year On my list of New Year’s resolutions: Adequate sleep – 7 hours instead of 6 or less. Exercise – tennis once a week. I’ll schedule my annual physical. Appropriate choices from the basic food groups (but I can’t give up “Two donut Thursdays” or ice cream as a bedtime snack). Okay, I didn’t say I’d meet all my resolutions. But I’m going to try to do better, because I love me and I love my family. A gym I drive by daily has a sign out front that says “Strive for progress, not perfection.”

With the ball perched over Times Square, I walked into Jessie’s bedroom and kissed my sleeping angel on the forehead. Mattie and I watched the celebration in New York from bed as we waited for the ball to descend. At midnight, I kissed Mattie and listened to Auld Lang Syne with my wax-free ears. Then gave thanks for another year to be there for my family.

Until next month, remember to cherish the moments. Happy New Year!

Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year professional career in banking, accounting, and auditing before he became a father at age 44. He is now a full-time husband, stay-at-home dad, and writer. Follow Patrick at facebook.com/ patricklhempfing and on Twitter @PatrickHempfing

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Dr. Amber Patterson

Allergist Blanchard Valley Medical Associates 200 W. Pearl St., Findlay 419-427-1887 bvma.com Dr. Amber Patterson @theallergydoc

By Sarah Mayle We rounded up some of Findlay’s finest for this year’s edition of Top Docs. Whether you’re looking for a doctor, a breath of fresh air or are in the market for a specialist, these docs are top notch!

Start the New Year with wellness in mind and check out the docs’ Top Tips for a Healthy 2016!

Dr. Robert Beck

Pediatrician Blanchard Valley Pediatrics 1818 Chapel Dr., Suite D, Findlay 419-424-1922 bvpediatrics.com

Opening a practice in Findlay in 2015, Dr. Amber Patterson brings to the community extensive experience working with children, as well as people of all ages.

She is double board-certified in pediatrics and allergy/immunology. Dr. Patterson specializes in helping patients who are suffering with allergies (environmental, food, drug, venom), asthma, and/or eczema. Her office offers allergy testing, immunotherapy (allergy shots) and provides pulmonary function testing, laboratory and others services. Her office uses specialized testing tools for infants and children to simplify the testing process, making it more comfortable for little ones and their parents.

Originally from Findlay, Dr. Patterson completed medical school and pediatric residency at the University of Toledo College of Medicine. She did her allergy/immunology fellowship at The Ohio State University (Wexner Medical Center/Nationwide Children’s Hospital), and, since the completion of her fellowship in 2011, was invited to join the Ohio State faculty and worked as an Allergist/Immunologist at Nationwide Children’s, where she remains on the research faculty, leading a pioneering intralymphatic immunotherapy research program.

Dr. Patterson most enjoys spending time with her family (especially husband Ben and four children Reid, Lena, Cara, and Hugh) and reading. She is passionate about preventing allergies and asthma.

Dr. Patterson’s Top Tips for a Healthy 2016: 1. Eat a variety of healthy foods to maintain good health. Unnecessary food restriction may contribute to

development of food allergies and undernourishment. If you or someone you know has food allergies, it is essential to strictly avoid trigger foods, have a food allergy action plan in place, and always carry epinephrine for treating allergic reactions. Check out foodallergy.org for food allergy tips and education.

2. Play hard outside. There are many benefits to outdoor exercise/play. If you cannot tolerate being outside due to allergies or asthma, call Dr. Patterson's office to help identify triggers and set up a personalized treatment plan.

Practicing for nearly 40 years, Dr. Robert Beck was inspired in his youth to begin his career as a pediatrician while accompanying his father, who was a family doctor, on house calls.

“I witnessed his unique relationship with the families that he served,” Dr. Beck said. When I was in medical school, I especially admired the resilience of the children on my rotations and developed a commitment that lasts to this day. Everyday I look forward to working with young families. It is a privilege to be part of their support system.”

Dr. Beck earned his undergraduate and medical degrees from Indiana University. He completed his pediatric residency at The Ohio State University where he served as chief resident his final year, and when he completed his training at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, he and his wife, “recognized Findlay as a great community in which to live and raise a family.” Dr. Beck is board certified in pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

He began practicing in 1976 and established Blanchard Valley Pediatrics, Inc. in 1982.

Dr. Beck enjoys the challenge of nurturing young children and makes every effort to minimize their natural fear when they visit the doctor. He hangs popular cartoon characters from his lab coat to strike up a conversation, distracts them with games and speaks kindly with a friendly smile. “It gives me great satisfaction to complete a toddler’s examination without creating a tearful episode and a bad memory for that child.”

Blanchard Valley Pediatrics provides primary care for children ages birth to 21, where they monitor growth, safety, development and nutrition at each well visit and care for injury and illnesses.

Dr. Beck’s Top Tips for a Healthy 2016: 1. Make sure your children are fully immunized.

2. Limit kids’ screen time to one or two hours per day so that they can actively play at least

60 minutes a day.

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Dr. Lynsi Clinger

Clinger Chiropractic Center 239 S. Main St., Findlay 419-429-1111 clingerchiropractic.com Clinger Chiropractic Center

Dr. Lynsi Clinger, D.C., C.C.E.P., enjoys bringing the latest in chiropractic care to infants, children, expectant mothers, adults and athletes at her office in Downtown Findlay. A passion of Dr. Lyndsi’s is working with pregnant moms, newborns, infants and children.

For children, chiropractic care can be used to treat asthma, chronic ear infections, constipation, ADHD, colic, developmental delay, difficulty breastfeeding and several other problems.

Dr. Lynsi can also help expectant moms experience less pain, shorter labor time, fewer medical interventions and increased satisfaction during the birthing process.

As the only certified chiropractic extremity practitioner (C.C.E.P.) in northwest Ohio, she can apply this natural, non-invasive therapy to many conditions and injuries found in joints other than the spine, for example carpal tunnel syndrome, jaw pain and knee pain. Originally from the Detroit area, Dr. Lynsi, a 2011 graduate of Life University in Georgia, is a licensed chiropractor in the state of Ohio.

An athlete while growing up, she often found herself in the care of a chiropractor, and seeing the benefits, developed the passion to make it her career.

Dr. Clinger's Top Tips for a healthy 2016: 1. Keep your spine and nervous system healthy by seeing a chiropractor on a regular basis.

2. Stay active, eat clean, and drink plenty of water.

Dr. Kathryn Lewis Mutchler and Lewis Family Dental Care 12515 CR 99, Findlay 419-423-0343 findlaydentalteam.com

Want to feel at ease at the dentist, or even find it - dare we say “enjoyable”? Focusing on family both in their care and facilities, Dr. Kathryn Lewis and her partner, Dr. Bruce Mutchler have made every effort to do just that at Family Dental Care.

In 2012, Family Dental Care opened a new office, which boasts a tree house for younger children, a reading nook for older kids, TVs in every operatory, and massage chairs for adults. With four children of her own, Dr. Lewis knows the importance of family and comforts children by carefully explaining tools and procedures to kids in a way they can understand.

Dr. Lewis has been practicing for more than nine years. She received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from Ohio State University College of Dentistry, and her bachelor’s degree in biology from Clemson University in South Carolina. She and Dr. Mutchler offer general dentistry, custom mouthguards, traditional braces as well as clear aligners, asthetic treatment, including Botox, filler, and veneers, digital x-rays, dentures, and much more. They recommend that your child be seen by a dentist within six months of their first tooth eruption. During a first visit, the hope is to allow a child to see the office, meet the staff, watch a family member being treated, receive an exam, and to want to come back again.

Dr. Lewis’ Top Tips for a Healthy Mouth for 2016: 1. Watch the FREQUENCY of snacking and drinking

- every time you eat or drink something sugary, you are feeding the bacteria in your mouth that want to make cavities.

2. Take care of your mouth. Your mouth is a good indicator of your overall health. It has been shown that the bacteria in the mouth can be linked to a number of health issues, including heart disease and diabetes.

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Dr. Mark Yoder Family Eyecare Clinic 107 N. Main St., Bluffton 419-358-6076

Dr. Mark Yoder has been doing something he loves, helping people through optometry, in a town he loves Bluffton - for more than 26 years. He follows in the footsteps of his father, who practiced optometry in Bluffton for more than 50 years.

A Bluffton High School graduate, Dr. Yoder did his undergraduate work at Taylor University in Indiana before attending The Ohio State University College of Optometry. He loves working with children, “Kids are a blast,” he said. “Over 80 percent of the things we learn growing up come through our visual system. It is an honor to help make sure that there are no barriers to that learning potential.”

In an effort to make a visit to his office enjoyable for kids, Dr. Yoder makes much of the exam into a game, with Disney characters, Star Wars figures, and spinning flashing lights to access kids’ eye movements. He cautions that it is important that kids’ vision not only be assessed for health and acuity, but also eye movement and visual perception at yearly exams.

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Dr. Yoder’s Top Tips for Healthy Eyes in 2016: 1. Kids live in a world with their visual demands focused more and more on electronic

devices. I see babies staring at their parents’ cell phones and 3-year-olds hanging out on personal devices for hours each day. Visual breaks or limits to “screen time” are important.

Make sure your child has the visual skills and acuity to comfortably use their eyes up close through exams.

2. Be careful with small flying objects. We see pediatric eye injuries with air soft, Nerf guns, sword play, etc. Sometimes it is best to avoid these products or at least wear eye protection while using these toys.

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A Look Inside the

Marathon Center

for the Performing Arts

By Jessica Kempf

After much anticipation, planning, fundraising and renovating, Findlay area residents can rejoice over the long-awaited opening of the $18 million Marathon Center for the Performing Arts (MCPA)!

The new performing arts center kicked off its opening season with “The Toy Shoppe” in December and has a great lineup of shows coming this winter and spring. The historic Central Middle School auditorium, which originally served as Findlay High School, has a whole new look and feel with an impressive performance space, thanks to donations, volunteers and city wide fundraising efforts.

Located in downtown Findlay, this 55,770 square-foot, world-class performing arts center is sure to be enjoyed for generations to come.

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A Brief History The Hancock County Performing Arts Center, a non-profit organization, started a committee in 2012 to open a multi-purpose performing arts center in Findlay.

Engaging the community, launching a capital campaign and choosing a historical building site close to downtown, the vision became a reality in December of 2015 with a celebratory Gala Opening. We are now reaping the benefits of the vision, hard work and dedication of many generous people and organizations.

Preserving the past, with the renovation of Central Middle School, was just as important as anticipating the future during the design process, completed by RCM architects.

A view of the opening set of The Toy Shoppe, first act to take the stage of the newly-opened Marathon Center for the Performing Arts.

Actors re-enact a portion of The Toy Shoppe for videotaping of a new DVD, for which the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts was selected.

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Performers of The Toy Shoppe greet the public after the show.

“The auditorium has been painstakingly cleaned and painted to restore the iconic art deco stylings that were in fashion when the building was first dedicated as Findlay High School in 1923-24. In the old lobby, we also restored the beautiful marble walls and terrazzo flooring. MCPA’s logo, designed by Suzanne Frankenberg, was inspired by the retained metal work of the original lobby railing,” explains Kathleen Stacy, Marketing Director for MCPA. The New Donnell Theater: Where Performances Take Place The Thomas, Kathleen and William Donnell Theater boasts seating for 960 where audience members will enjoy a completely modernized and renovated art deco style theater.

“Improvements include new carpeting and flooring, fewer but more comfortable seats with more legroom, seating to accommodate American with Disabilities Act access, and state of the art sound and lighting technology.

“On the left and right walls of the main floor, art deco light sconces, salvaged from a 1939 Brooklyn theater ,were added. Backstage provides an impressive, expanded stage house that is high enough and deep enough to accommodate scenery and lighting technology that today’s Broadway and other national touring shows require,” said Stacy.

Additional Spaces: The Event Hall, Atrium and Art Gallery The Roy and Marcia Armes Event Hall, another space within the new center, is designed for receptions, meetings, recitals and smaller performances. The breathtaking grand entrance, the Gary and Jane Heminger Atrium, features full glass walls and a 1939 art deco chande-

lier. Overlooking the atrium is the Gardner Family Lounge, a great place to grab refreshments before a show.

The Fisher Wall Art Gallery features work from Hancock County area artists, displayed before shows, during intermission and during ticket office hours. All spaces are available to rent for corporate and social events as well.

Community members gather and meet the cast after the performance of The Toy Shoppe in the grand atrium of The Marathon Performing Arts Center.

Shows the Whole Family will Love It’s always fun to see the wonder and amazement in a child’s eyes as they watch performances full of music, dancing and talent. Several family-friendly shows are lined up for this opening season. This February, in Toledo Symphony Celebrates the Oscars! Stacy comments that “parents and kids will recognize and love the music from Up!, Frozen, Beauty and The Beast, and Star Wars, while grandparents will relive memories through music from classic films like West Side Story, The Seahawk, The Wizard of Oz, and many others.”

Bring your tiny dancer or fairytale fanatic to the Moscow Festival Ballet: Cinderella, in March where they can see talented lead dancers from Russia retell the classic story through ballet. In April, Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience is a show your family won’t want to miss put on by the family of Chris, Suhey and Anthony Perondi.

“All of the dogs featured in their shows have been rescued from pounds and shelters from across the country and the Perondi team uses only positive training methods to develop each dog’s unique ability, athleticism, and intelligence.

A partial view of The Fisher Wall Art Gallery, featuring work from Hancock County area artists.

Anyone who has owned, trained, and loved dogs will enjoy this amazing, fun and truly inspirational show for all ages,” Stacy said.

One thing is certain— a visit to at the new Marathon Center for the Performing Arts will be a wonderful experience for your family, an outing to remember.

The Marathon Center for the Performing Arts is located at 200 W. Main Cross St. in Findlay. Tickets for shows can be purchased at the ticket office or at marathoncenterarts.org. For more information call 419-423-2782.

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healthy kids

Ask the Expert

Building Body Image Confidence Five ways to encourage a healthy body image in your child

by Jessica Kempf

Dr. Angela Bateson, DDS How important is oral health for a child?

Maintaining oral health is critical for a child’s well-being. The mouth is filled with bacteria, and it’s important to regularly brush and floss to keep these bacteria from leading to painful tooth decay and oral infections. Poor oral hygiene in children can cause problems with eating, speaking, learning, and playing.

When should parents first take their child to the dentist?

Once the first tooth begins to come in, which usually occurs around the age of six months, is a good time to visit. At the latest, a child should see the dentist no later than his or her first birthday.

Do pacifiers affect the development of a child’s mouth?

Sucking on a pacifier does not affect the development of a child’s mouth, so long as he or she is under the age of four. After the fourth birthday, when the permanent teeth begin to come in, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents wean their kids off of the habit, as it can potentially push the permanent teeth forward.

What are foods that parents should limit very closely in order to protect teeth?

Parents should avoid feeding their kids sugary snacks and drinks whenever possible. Purchase sugarfree baby foods and juices for very young babies. Parents should limit older kids consumption of soda, sticky candies, and any foods with high levels of sugar. Starchy foods, like bread and chips, also have a tendency to get stuck between teeth, which can cause tooth decay if not cleaned properly.

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The way your child feels about their body has a direct impact on their self-esteem.

According to the National Eating Disorders Association, a negative body image has been associated with poor and unbalanced nutrition, low self-esteem, and impaired social interaction. Amy Hanson-Akins, Licensed Independent Social Worker, sees local clients in her Perrysburg office and specializes in eating disorders and body image. She has provided the following tips for Findlay Area Family to promote a healthy body image at home. . Increase awareness of your own body image. Examine how you feel 1about your own body. We live in a world with a thin ideal and this puts pres-

sure on everyone, not just teens. Seek to heal your own body image first.

. Promote normal eating patterns. Provide healthy meals for your family 2and teach children to eat when they are hungry and stop when they are full.

This will help your child to stay in tune with their body’s natural process. Don’t force children to clean their plate or eat past the point of fullness.

. Model movement. Our bodies are made to move, so keep kids active. Our 3goal in being active should be to feel energetic and experience the joy of activity,

not to burn calories or “work off” our food.

Pay attention to how you talk about body image. Focus on being 4.healthy and don’t comment about your own or a child’s body or weight. Affirm

that they do not need to change their body to feel better about themselves.

. Help pre-teens and teens accept their changing body. As your child 5goes through puberty be present to talk with them about the changes their body

is going through. Be validating of emotions, yet reassuring.

It is important for parents to also know when professional help is needed. Signs of an eating disorder may include rigid eating patterns, skipping family meals, social isolation, and making negative comments about one’s weight. Hanson-Akins recommends the National Eating Disorder Association website for help or more information: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.

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Hollywood Screenwriter with Fond Findlay Roots

By Jessica Kempf

From the Disney Channel to Runaway Bride, Graham has enjoyed a successful, diverse career.

Sara Parriott Graham is a successful Hollywood screenwriter whose most recent accomplishment includes co-writing the popular Disney Channel Movie, The Descendants.

Currently working on the sequel, Sara took time from her busy schedule to fill us in on her Findlay roots as well as what life in the movie business looks like.

Runaway Bride, Three Men and a Little Lady and The Descendants.

They also wrote and produced the popular television series The Starter Wife, which Sara thoroughly enjoyed. “The Starter Wife was by far our favorite experience. Debra [Messing] and the cast were not only super-talented but fun, great people. We are still friends with a lot of them. Our staff was great, USA network was so supportive. It was a blast to be the bosses.”

"You can't take the Findlay out of the girl."

Sara moved to Findlay at the age of six and spent the majority of her childhood years here. She reminisces about her fond memories of small-town living, “I loved playing kick the can with all the neighborhood kids. There were no fences between yards. Everyone was called in by dinner bells and we would go right back out until dark…It was such a free and fun way to grow up.”

From Findlay to LA Although Sara describes herself as part of the art crowd at Findlay High School, it wasn’t until she was thirty that she got into screenwriting. “I went to art school, Rhode Island School of Design, and studied textile design but ended up not liking it. I eventually moved to Los Angeles where my brother was a screenwriter. I wrote humor books for awhile but ended up in screenwriting. I loved it and it was a perfect time in the industry for women. By then I was writing with my best friend, Josann McGibbon, and that partnership has lasted 30 years.”

Sara and Josann’s screenwriting accomplishments include many movies such as

The day of a screenwriter When asked what a typical day looks like as a screenwriter, Sara distinguishes between movies and television. Since writers have freedom to work on their own time with movies, “I’m home most of the time in my sweats, with a dog on my lap,” explains Sara. She points out that writing for television is quite different, “When on a television show one goes into work every day. The days can be very long, but the show might only be in production 6 months out of the year.”

Sara and her husband, John, have been married for thirty years and have two adult children, Hannah (26) and Henry (25). She volunteers with foster youth and hopes to devote most of her time to that passion when she retires.

Sara and Jon live in Thousand Oaks, California, which she describes as a quiet, small town adding that you “can’t take the Findlay out of the girl.”

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Specializing in All Things Paper

WE DON’T BELIEVE IN TYPICAL

When your talents aren’t cupcakes shaped like the Eiffel Tower

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By Rose Roccisano Barto

FindlayDigitalAcademy.com

Paper product moms of the world, unite.

You know who you are. You lunge for the classroom party sign-up sheet to scrawl your name next to napkins or paper plates. You act casual when people talk about bake sales, and manage to get a very important text just when they ask for volunteers. You have instructed your kids to never, ever, sign you up for anything that involves food preparation.

I was one of you. I still am. In fact, I am your leader.

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When my oldest daughter first started preschool, it was back in the days of dial up internet. There was no Pinterest or Facebook to make me feel ashamed for not doing more. Want cupcakes? Sure, I can do that. I bought a box of mix and a tub of frosting and called it good. The children were happy for the sugar high, no matter what the cupcakes looked like.

While the baked goods were not pretty, they were popular in preschool.

Cupcake envy?

Things started to change in elementary school. Sometimes the teachers requested Ziploc baggies with 15 grapes each. Sometimes the snacks had to match a theme. To be fair, the teachers probably would have been happy with anything.

But some moms – and let’s face it, it’s usually the moms who do classroom parties – really got into it. Cupcakes with reindeer faces. Cupcakes shaped like bugs. Cupcakes that looked like the Eiffel Tower. Now my cupcakes from a mix didn’t measure up.

At first I felt unworthy. How did these moms have time to make these things?

And, more importantly, why? I could come up with about a thousand things

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I’d rather do than bake cookies in the shape of the letter of the week. It felt like a domestic arms race, and I was seriously outgunned.

I started to shy away from the sign up list and wonder what was wrong with me because I wasn’t jumping to go all Betty Crocker on the second grade. That was especially so when I knew some of those moms had more kids and less time than I did. I once overheard a classroom conversation, however, when a mom said she actually liked doing that kind of thing. It was then I realized that we all have our special gifts, and mine was paper.

Paper power It’s more like a superpower, really. No one cared what the napkins looked like, although I tried to make an effort by having snowmen at Christmas. They were easy to transport on the bus and I didn’t need my container back. One shopping trip and I was done.

As food allergies have become more prevalent, and as my children have gotten older, the classroom parties have gotten fewer and easier. Many teachers request store-bought goods. That I can do! Some even request a couple dollars to order pizza – those teachers are my automatic favorites.

Every now and again, those classroom sign-up sheet will re-appear. After more than 10 years of school, my kids know what to do. My daughter sent me a text last year that said “class party in Spanish class on Friday – don’t worry, I signed you up for paper plates.�

(Eso es mis ninas) That’s my girl.

The Fern Cafe’s Mythical Meatloaf: Must Try or Leave Out to Dry? Tracking Down a Findlay Legend

By Sarah Mayle

The Fern Cafe

452 E. Sandusky St. Findlay, OH 45840 419-423-2700 Hours: Monday and Tuesday 10am to 11pm, Wednesday through Saturday 10am-1am, closed Sunday Find them on Facebook under The Fern Cafe Drive thru window and carryout available.

I try to stay alert, no matter where I am - and so I was ready.

Waiting in a hair salon for my son’s turn for a trim, I heard it, coming from stylists and patrons immersed in a dandy chat: “Oh yeah, the meatloaf at The Fern is so great. I love it!” They all appeared delighted and in agreement, basking in the remembrance - and so began my quest to sample the mythical meatloaf.

(If there’s any place to find the pulse of the community, it’s a hair salon.)

Luck was on our side when my family and I visited The Fern Cafe, as Cindy Kroetz was our waitress She could open a window into the past, providing a base of knowledge to introduce the enigmatic meatloaf. Kroetz has worked at The Fern for 37 years, and said her aunt and uncle opened it almost 70 years ago, in 1947.

In 2015, they sold it to Jerry Aller, its current owner.

side of the entrance. We walked in and my son’s NASCAR feathers were ruffled, alarmed by the Dale Jr. and Brad Keselowski influences in the decor.

Being a Kyle Busch fan, he needed some calming. On one side of the building there is a bar area with tables, and a dining area on the other. It reminded me of a place I might visit with my grandma before a BINGO outing, or a little golf course clubhouse, in a cozy kind of way.

There are tables and booths available for seating, several flat screen TVs, and several neon beer signs.

Affordable Tasty Food So what about the food? The Fern Cafe is wonderfully affordable They serve several sandwiches including meatloaf, fish, chicken, shredded chicken, smoked sausage, and more. You can also get a hot dog, coney dog or corn dog, or choose something from the fryer - mini tacos, cheese or broccoli balls, onion rings, jalapeno poppers and more.

“It just a great place,” Kroetz said.

“It’s all friends and family - my best friends are from The Fern and anyone who works here stays here.”

Baskets of fried entrees like chicken strips, clam, fish or scallops range from $7 to $8.75, served with french fries, a side and bread and butter. Dinners include the daily special, beef Manhattan or Meat Loaf Manhattan, or pick from homemade soups, salad, pickled eggs and beets, potato salad or applesauce as a side. Those who love greens can try the Buffalo chicken or Chef salads.

Finish your meal with a slice of pie or a piece of cake.

The outside of The Fern can best be described as a giant cement box with two fern plants dangling on either

There is no kids menu at The Fern,

You can purchase a whole pan of The Fern’s prized meatloaf for $15.

but kid-friendly options are available such as chicken strips, hot dogs, fries and soup. Our kids, ages 10 and 7, ordered the chicken strips and fries basket, and received a half-portion, at half-price.

No Longer an Enigma When is she ever going to get to the meatloaf?

Now, my friend. The time has come.

As promised, I ordered the meatloaf dinner, which included two slices of meatloaf and my choice, mashed potato side, both with gravy. When it arrived I could hardly believe the fateful moment had come, the answer to the meatloaf mystery truly at the tip of my tongue.

AND… I can see why everyone loves it.

It’s a home cooked meal, a comfort food meal no less, that you didn’t have to make. The meatloaf itself had a strong and tasty flavor, peppery and rich, the texture firm but not too firm, and I could see green onions were baked into it. This may seem weird to mention, but it was the perfect temperature as well, every inch was steaming hot.

The mashed potatoes and gravy were also great - pure contentment lying on a plate. I found that the applesauce was

The Short Course Kid-friendly: Yes

To avoid wait: Not usually a problem, drive thru also available Noise level: Quiet/Moderate

Bathroom amenities: Very nice, newly renovated High chairs? Yes, and booster seats

Got milk? Yes, white and chocolate Kids’ menu? No, but kid-friendly many choices available

Food allergy concerns? The Fern Cafe does not use peanut oil. Let your server know and he/she can assist you in finding something safe to enjoy. an excellent complement to the meatloaf and mashed potatoes, providing a cool, sweet contrast.

My kids enjoyed their chicken and fries, and my husband, who dined on a double order of the appetizer chicken wings with fries, was happy and satisfied.

Easy, affordable comfort food at its best - an enigma no more.

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Star Wars: The fun awakens Sunday, 1.10 / Children’s Museum of Findlay

All calendar events are subject to change, cancellation and limited size. Calling ahead for confirmation is recommended.

2 SATURDAY

Stop by for a fun-filled day of Star Wars inspired activities. Kids can meet characters from the Ohio Garrison of the 501st Legion (costumed volunteer group of Star Wars enthusiasts), enjoy delicious food by Bread Kneads, try their hand at a Star Wars-themed Snapology activity, and play with fellow Troopers and Jedis. Come dressed in your favorite Star Wars gear if you’d like. Registration required. 1-4pm Sunday, January 10. $25/members, $30/ nonmembers, includes one adult and one child; $10/additional guest members, $15/guest non-members. Children’s Museum of Findlay (inside Findlay Village Mall), 1800 Tiffin Ave. 567-250-9616, cmfindlay.com

5 TUESDAY

Snowflake Workshop - Learn the art of Scherenschnitte (paper cutting) with snowflake expert, Mary Gaynier. Make beautiful creations to decorate your home all winter. 12pm. $9/ages 3-12, $10/ seniors, $11/ages 13-63/ Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo.

419-244-2674. imaginationstation.org Model Train Clinic - As the holiday season nears its end, your cherished model train deserves a little special attention. The Hayes Presidential Center can help ensure that your train is in tip-top shape for next year and beyond. Veteran model train hobbyists lead the clinic as they assist with advice, maintenance and repair, as well as estimating the value of older model trains. In the event of inclement weather, the clinic will be canceled. 1-4pm. $2, free/ museum admission. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Spiegel Grove, Fremont.

419-332-2081.rbhayes.org

3 SUNDAY Pokeman: TCG City Championships Show your skills and prove you are the city champion during the Pokemon City Championship. 11am-9pm. $10. Post Board Gaming, 411 E. Sandusky St. 419-566-4892. Visit Facebook event page for more information.

Bouncing Babies - Little ones will have fun with stories, rhymes and songs. For age birth to 18 months with a parent or caregiver. Registration required. 10-10:30am & 6:30-7pm. Tiffin-Seneca Public Library Junior Home Room, 77 Jefferson St., Tiffin. 419447-3751. tiffinsenecalibrary.org Free Teen Movie Nights - Friends can watch teen-friendly movies together. Popcorn provided. Teens are welcome to bring additional snacks or drinks. For grades 6-12.

5:30pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

Origami and Japanese Storytelling for Kids Sunday, 1.17 / Findlay Hancock Public Library Kids will enjoy a new spin on story time when they check out the Japanese Kamishibai story and Origami class at the library, presented by Ayane Hida. Hida is Japanese Outreach Initiative Coordinator with The University of Findlay and the Mazza Museum.

Kamishibai (literally “paper drama”) is a Japanese form of storytelling using illustrated cards. Hida will follow by teaching kids to fold Origami. All ages welcome.

2-3pm Sunday, January 17. Findlay Hancock Public Library (children’s program room), 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

8 FRIDAY Professional Bull Riders - The riders will attempt to stay on a bucking bull for eight seconds, and rides are judged based on both the rider’s and the bull’s performance, with two judges scoring the rider and two scoring the bull. At the end of each event, the top 15 riders compete in the short round, or “short go”; the rider with the highest point total from the entire event will be the winner. Also on January 9. 7:30pm. $10+. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

Comedy Night - Enjoy a night of comedy with featured comedian Drew Hastings.

His commanding presence onstage immediately stamps his trademark comedy that is both hilarious and self-deprecating, including observations of the human condition and the declining state of American society. 6:30-11:45pm. $25-$30. Alexandria’s Gastropub, 132 E. Crawford St. 419-422-4624. artspartnership.com

9 SATURDAY Practice ACT Test - Teens can take a free ACT practice test and get their results to prepare for the ACT test. This test is administered by Sylvan of Findlay. Grades 8-12.Registration required by January 5. 9:30am-1:30pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Love & The Outcome - Proving that truth is stranger and more beautiful than any fiction, the husband-wife duo, Jodi King and Chris Rademaker, write songs that speak to the faith journey they’ve braved these past few years. 7:30-9pm. $25-35. Marathon Performing Arts Center, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. marathoncenterarts.org “Celebrity” B.I.N.G.O. Night featuring “Pee Wee Herman” - Enjoy an evening of comedy with Lynn Frey as Pee Wee Herman. PG-13. 8pm. $5/GA, free/ University of Findlay students with valid ID. Alumni Memorial Union, 164 Frazer St. 419-434-4606. facebook.com/cpbfindlay

10 SUNDAY Funday Sunday - This month’s theme is Tropical Vacation, and features activities, games and story time. 1:30-3:30pm.

Mazza Museum, 201 College St. 419-434-4560. mazzamuseum.org Free

11 MONDAY Wee Ones: Beavers - Children will participate in a story, craft and activities about the largest rodent in North America, 18

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the beaver. 10am & 1pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

13 WEDNESDAY Tales for Tots: Forest - The Mazza Museum offers fun-themed story times on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, with new stories to engage children at each session. Also on January 27. 11-11:30am. Mazza Museum, 201 College St. 419-434-4560. mazzamuseum.org Free Whovian Wednesdays - Doctor Who Club features crafts, video clips, discussion and games. Costumes encouraged. For grades 4-12. 6:30-7:30pm.

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

15 FRIDAY Planetarium Night - Throughout the ages, the moon has played a crucial part in our civilization. Learn about the 13 moons on a turtle’s back and see how the Native Americans used the night sky to tell time, navigate, and tell stories. Participants must sit on floor, but bring along a pillow if you wish. Registration required. 5:30-6:30pm.

Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-4257275. hancockparks.com

16 SATURDAY Discovery Center Workshop: Engineers - Snapology programs provide a fun and safe environment for children to learn math, science, technology, engineering and literacy concepts using LEGO bricks and other similar building tools. 10am-1pm. Snapology of Findlay, 15037 Flag City Dr. 419-701-9529. findlay.snapology.com Kids in the Park - Bring the kids out and enjoy a trip back in time with a tour

of the McKinnis homestead. How many things will you be able to find that are different from what you have in your home?

Are the 1847 children’s toys different from yours today? 1pm. McKinnis House at Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 US-224.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com

17 SUNDAY Kamishibai Story and Origami Class - The University of Findlay and the Mazza Museum presents a traditional Japanese story time with crafting. For individuals of all ages. 2-3pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

20 WEDNESDAY Canvas Painting: Winter Wonders Awakening Minds Art will provide step by step instructions on how to paint a beautiful nature scene on canvas. The winter’s wonderful scenes will be the focus of the second painting in this seasonal painting series. Supplies provided. For ages 16+. Registration required. 6-8pm. $30.

Riverbend Recreation Area: Brugeman Lodge, 16618 Township Road 208.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com

22 FRIDAY Findlay First Edition and Pantasia at Findlay High School - Be wowed by entertainment at its finest! Join the Arts Partnership as they take the stage for their annual fundraiser. Guests will enjoy dancing, music and singing— all by local youth. 7:30-9:30pm. $10. Findlay High School Auditorium, 1200 Broad Ave. artspartnership.com The Real-ish Housewives of Hancock County - Get ready for a ton of down home reality in this totally original, and outlandish, parody performance, complete with audience participation. Through January 24. 7pm Friday, 2pm & 7pm Saturday and Sunday. $35-49. Marathon Performing Arts Center, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. marathoncenterarts.org

23 SATURDAY Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny - Adapted from the classic, Goodnight Moon, a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, The Runaway Bunny’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mum. This staged adaptation brings a fresh appreciation of the stories and images that have delighted several generations. 2-3pm. $10-14. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com

24 SUNDAY Snowflakes - Winter is a magical time of the year. Each snowflake is special and unlike any other. Come to the Discovery Center to create a snowflake as unique as you are with the use of glitter, beads, paper, your imagination and science. For ages 4+. 1-1:30pm. $2. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Super Why! - PBS Kids’ Super Why! Teaches kids the fun and excitement of reading, and loves a visit to the symphony. Your kids will enjoy this high energy

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Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition, Discover the madness behind the method! Based on the reallife operations room of the MythBusters iconic set, this exhibition is filled with gadgets, props, video and blueprints used by the hosts to explore myths on the show. Through January 10.

10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday, closed Monday. Included with admission, $9/ages 3-12, $10/ seniors, $11/ages 13-63. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo.

419-244-2674. imaginationstation.org

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Beginner Cross-Country Ski Workshop, Workshops will cover the basic fundamentals, including proper use of equipment and how to glide, climb hills, stand up on skis, turn around, and get into rhythm. Wear layered clothing, hats and gloves, and have some snowy fun. Every Saturday from January 2-30. 9-10:30am. $12.

Riverbend Recreation Area Shelter 3, 16618 Township Road 208.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com

Events Mindful Yoga – All levels welcome. Thurs. Oct 1st, 4:30 – 5:30. 1415 Miller Ave. (Calvary Church) 1st class is FREE! $10.00 each session

and interactive fusion of music and words.

3pm. $25. The Valentine Theatre, 410 N. Superior St., Toledo. 419-241-1272. tickets.toledosymphony.com

25 MONDAY 7th Annual Mother Nature Tea: Autumn - Mother Nature will share a story about her child, Autumn. Tea will be served afterwards by her helpful little friends followed by children’s activities and a craft. Each tea time lasts approximately one hour. For ages 4-6 with an adult. Registration required. Tea times are: 9:30am, 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm & 4pm. $4. Riverbend Recreation Area Brugeman Lodge, 16618 Township Road 208.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com

30 SATURDAY 14th Annual Comedy Jam - Leading the laughs will be Eric O’Shea, who has made a career of jumping from one college campus to another. He’s a YouTube sensation and won 2007 National College Comedian of the Year. Mark Poolos will also bring his towering presence to the stage. 9pm. $17.50/advance, $27.50/at the door. The Marathon Center for Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. marathoncenterarts.org

31 SUNDAY Search for the Elusive Snow Flea There will be a presentation inside the Discovery Center about the snow flea, what it looks like, and how it lives followed by a search outdoors for this hard to find insect. If there is no snow, a hike will still take place to see what other animals are out in winter. Hot drinks and cookies by the fire will be provided. For ages 5+. 2pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

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75$/hour. Natalia, LMSW, HERO MILES To find out Infant Mental Health Specialist-IV 734-223-6802 more about how you can help Give Hope. Become a Foster Parent. Attend a free training today to learn more! For more information: www.judsoncenter.org or 313-255-8272.

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Got Knee Pain? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace -little or NO cost to you. Medicare Patients Call Health Hotline Now! 1- 800-419-3684 Got an older car, boat or RV? Do the humane thing. Donate it to the Humane Society. Call 1- 800-758-2204

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