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Burning candles may not be too practical with little hands that can be too curious or forget to blow them out. Additionally, the smoke they create may bother people with medical conditions or sensitivities. Thanks to the trend of flameless candles, you can create a warm, inviting atmosphere that’s safe and clean. Bo-Ka Flowers carries and sells batteryoperated candles in a variety of styles. Pricing ranges from $30 and up, making a great gift for a variety of occasions.
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Assignment Editor Emilee Roberts (editor2@findlayfamily.com) Narnia. Associate Editor Athena Cocoves (athena@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Arkham. Calendar Courtney Probert (calendar@adamsstreetpublishing.com) Halloween Town. Contributing Writers Rose Roccisano Barto, Jessica Kempf, Kelsey Nevius, Laurie Pressel, Emilee Roberts, Mandy Stevens, Betsey Watson, and Sarah Lyons.
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Tropical Smoothie Café
Ahhh, springtime. At Tropical Smoothie Café, fresh fruit and veggies are the main ingredients in their flavorful smoothies. Delicious combinations allow customers to add supplements, like a multivitamin or protein. The Tiffin Avenue store sells 12 ounce kids smoothies for $2.99 each, with fun flavors. The staff is knowledgeable about food restrictions and will sanitize a blender and replace ingredients with an allergy-friendly alternative at no cost to the customer, making the Cafe a great choice for picky eaters and those with food a llergies or dietary restrictions. 1790 Tiffin Ave., 419-422-5500, tropicalsmoothiecafe.com
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Findlay Christian Book and Gift carries a new product line by ABC Spirit, and the kids are going to love it. Fruit of the Spirit 4 Kids has adorable stuffed animals that have fruit bellies representing the fruits of the spirit highlighted in the Bible. The stuffed animals are sold for $12.95 making them a great gift. With names like Joy the pineapple hippo, Patience the orange duck and Kindness the watermelon pig these cute and cuddly animals will be a hit with the kids while serving as a teaching tool. Accompanying coloring books and board books are also available. 438 Tiffin Ave., 419-422-6116, “Findlay Christian Book and Gift” on Facebook
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Community Foundation Awards $168,000 in Grants
Cribs for Kids Now Available in Putnam County
Cribs for Kids, a national organization, has distributed more than 325,000 safe sleep environments to families who otherwise couldn’t afford them. Now available in Putnam County, free Graco Pack ‘n Plays are at the Help Me Grow office in Ottawa. The Cribs for Kids program is a service offered to ensure every baby has a safe sleeping environment. Help Me Grow wants to ensure families are educated on safe sleep in hopes of reducing SIDS. Families that receive a free Pack ‘n Play receive information and brochures about safe sleep as well as a fitted sheet for the bassinet and a Halo SleepSack wearable blanket to replace loose blankets in the crib that can hamper breathing.
Run for Fun at the Clothin’Trojans 5K
Are you looking for some family fun that benefits a great cause? Bring your whole crew to the Clothin’ Trojans 5K & Fun Run on Sunday, April 15 at Northview Primary School. The one-mile fun run, which begins at 2pm is open to kids 12 and under at a cost of $10 per child. The 5K starts at 2:30 pm and is open to runners of all ages with a registration fee of $20, which includes a shirt (register online by April 6 to reserve your shirt), or $15 without a shirt. Sign up online anytime or at Northview Primary School the day of the event, beginning at 12:30 pm. This annual event raises money for Findlay City School’s Clothe-a-Child program, which provides new clothing to district children in need. Last year the money raised from the 5K, in addition to generous donations from Kohl’s, clothed approximately 60 students in Findlay. Northview Primary School, 133 Lexington Ave., runsignup.com/Race/OH/Findlay/ClothinTrojans5k
To find out more about the program and eligibility requirements call the Putnam County Help Me Grow office at 419-523-6059.
The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Board of Trustees approved grants totaling $168,003 at the February board meeting. Blanchard Valley Health System was awarded a two-year, $50,000 grant to support a Care Navigator for the MOMS (Maternal Opiate Medical Support) Program. President’s discretionary grants, funding urgent or special requests included Children’s Museum of Findlay, with an award of $2,000 to provide a weekend of free admission for Hancock County residents, FindlayHancock County Public Library which was awarded $2,000 to purchase books focusing on diversity and Miracle League of Findlay which was awarded $4,387 for the purchase of additional playground equipment. Additionally, 84 donor advised grants, totaling $109,616 were awarded. Contact the Foundation for a list of the donor advised grants. The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation, 101 W. Sandusky St., Suite 207, 419-425-1100, community-foundation.com
Little Ones Will Have Fun at Open Gym
Findlay Ranked Top Micropolitan
Trinity Lutheran Church in Findlay offers Open Gym for Little Ones Designed for children of any ability, preschool age and younger, the goal is to enhance physical, emotional and social development of young children through unstructured indoor play. Toys and equipment are age and ability appropriate to enhance gross motor skills. Open Gym for Little Ones is hosted on Wednesdays from 9am-10:30am and is free to attend. Schoolagers are welcome to join their younger siblings during the summer and on non-school days. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Trinity Lutheran Church - The Community Life Center (GYM), 935 W. Bigelow Ave., 419-721-9087
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For the fourth year in a row Findlay has been ranked the top micropolitan community in the U.S. according to Site Selection’s Governor’s Cup 2017 rankings of 575 micropolitans in the U.S., defined as cities with a population of 10,000 to 50,000. Tim Mayle, director of Findlay-Hancock County Economic Development, explains the “Findlay Formula.” “It’s the same model and strategy we’ve been employing for a long time here. It’s our ability to get people in a room together and work a project. Once we get a project here and meet the group, Findlay sells very well.”
Pinwheels for Prevention
Every April since 2007, Hancock County has been “planting” pinwheels on the Courthouse lawn as part of the Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the pinwheels are a visual reminder that child abuse and neglect occur in Hancock County. You can help by reporting suspected abuse or neglect, becoming a foster or adoptive parent and volunteering in organizations that support children and teens. To make a report, Monday through Friday between 8am-4:30pm, call 419-424-7022 and ask for a children services intake worker. For after hours emergencies, call 419-422-2424 and ask for a Children Services Worker to be paged.
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Farmers & Merchants State Bank Opens a Location in Findlay
A new Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) has opened on Tiffin Avenue in Findlay. This full-service office will offer the latest banking technology to serve you. This will enable F&M to offer their customers the benefits of both self-service video banking and the branch experience in one solution while offering same quality service F&M has delivered for 121 years. “The bank focuses on locally owned and operated businesses and individuals because that is where their own roots are,” said Paul Siebenmorgen, President and CEO. Jeff Shrader will be Vice President of Commercial Lending and Thomas Masterson will be the Personal Relationship Banking Supervisor. The Findlay office complements the existing F&M office network, which includes Bowling Green, Custar, Perrysburg and Waterville. You are invited to stop in, experience the new technology and bring a friend! Monday-Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-12pm (with the exception of bank holidays), 1660 Tiffin Ave., 419-427-0540.
Live in comfort and style at Horizon Pointe Villas
Horizon Pointe Villas, an exclusive, upscale community, are located just off of I-75, nestled in a quiet country setting and offering the best of modern convenience. “We’re thrilled to bring additional upscale living options to the Findlay housing market,” said John Aubry, developer of the single story villas. “From interior décor to extra amenities, we wanted to create a community that offered the latest in design but also truly felt like home.” The 48 villas include outdoor patios, an attached two car garage, a master bath with a walk-in shower, a bathroom with a tub, a laundry room with a hookup for a full-size washer and dryer, vaulted ceilings, plank flooring and designer fixtures and lighting. The modern kitchens feature stainless steel appliances, open view counter islands and tiled backsplashes. Villa residents can enjoy many amenities including a sparkling in-ground swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, spacious dog park, playground and a community garden. The apartment complex is currently pre-leasing, with new residents due to arrive by August 15. 1001 Claudia Lane, 419-422-0600. investekmanagement.com
Get Your RV at Reineke in Tiffin
Just a few weeks after announcing a partnership with Coleman Sales & Service in Toledo, Reineke RV announced it acquired Fort Ball RV & Auto Sales and Eclipse Auto Care in Tiffin with a ribbon cutting taking place on Monday, April 9 at 10:30am. “We’re looking forward to serving customers in and around the Tiffin community with a number of products, services and accessories from Reineke RV and Eclipse Auto Care. With the addition of the Tiffin location, we’ll be able to better serve the market in Northwest Ohio,” said Dan Reineke. Reineke RV of Tiffin and Eclipse Auto Care will be located at 1950 West Market Street. Jamie Chalfin, General Manager, will oversee Reineke RV locations in Toledo and Tiffin, along with Eclipse Auto Care in Tiffin. Reineke RV offers both new and used folding trailers, expandable trailers, travel trailers and fifth wheels from Starcraft and Flagstaff. Genuine parts, installation, maintenance and repair will be available at both Reineke RV locations in their full service facilities. Eclipse Auto Care offers a variety of vehicle services and other accessories. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9am-3pm (closed Sunday), 1950 West Market Street, Tiffin, 419-448-0901, reinekerv.com
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Max and Erma’s Permanently Closes Doors
Max and Erma’s Findlay restaurant permanently closed their doors in February. The casual, family-style restaurant, known for its variety of American food and drinks announced the closing through a Facebook post. The post came as a surprise to many. Just nine days before they closed their doors the restaurant was holding open interviews to hire new employees for several positions.
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TRENDS! On Main Never Goes Out of Style The downtown Findlay boutique celebrates 10 years in business By Kelsey Nevius
Counseling enjoyment Sunshine Institute offers unique counseling for all ages By Mandy Stevens
What do Labradoodles, ball pits and waterfalls have in common? They are all part of the alternative methods used by Sunshine Institute, a mental health practice located in Findlay. Sunshine Institute offers counseling for individuals, groups, couples and families in a sensory-rich environment.
occupational therapists, a social worker, a clinical psychologist and two therapy Labradoodles, Daisy and Sunny.
Counseling is also available for youth and adults that have experienced trauma such as bullying, abuse, divorce, death or a military experience. The practice currently employs clinicians including
some services, Medicaid, are accepted. To find out more call 419-419-8500 or visit “Sunshine Institute” on Facebook.
A perfect environment for kids with special needs Jacobus explains, “I really enjoy working with the developmentally delayed population, so that inspired me to want to create a really sensory-rich environment Counseling for all where kids can thrive and feel comfortAshley Jacobus, founder and lead counable.” Sunshine Institute offers a sensory selor, began Sunshine Institute because room, a favorite of kids with special she “really enjoyed working with kids needs, which contains a balance beam, and using alternative methods to reach ball pit, swings, a crash pad and varithem.” Play, movement and sensory ous compression items. “It’s fun, but it’s activities are just some of the methods therapeutic as well. It’s very goal-directed Jacobus and the other clinicians use. In addition to one-on-one counseling, group and evidence-based,” says Jacobus. The clinicians at Sunshine Institute are also sessions are offered to help children of trained to diagnose and offer correlating similar ages learn self-regulation, coopcare for those on the Autism Spectrum. eration, sharing and mindfulness skills through movement-based activities. Many health insurance plans, including, for
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It all started with simply made and beautiful jewelry. Bracelets, necklaces and earrings doted local Findlay businesses back then, until Pam Hamlin realized that hand making jewelry was something she loved to do and something people loved to see and wear. After discovering and connecting with wholesalers that had quality products and finding that she wanted to open her own store, Hamlin decided to open up TRENDS! on Main: a trendy, affordable and local shop that first sold accessories but has grown from its small beginnings to sell everything from bridal attire to homecoming and prom dresses. Now, TRENDS! is preparing to celebrate ten years in business, and will hold a customer appreciation day the week of April 15. For main events When Hamlin discovered that there was a need for a store that sold formal wear after Findlay’s downtown bridal store suffered from a fire, she set out to find the best and brightest prom, homecoming and bridal wear that she could find. During the prom and homecoming seasons, TRENDS! offers high school students different opportunities to be featured on their billboard. Hamlin said that Trends! On Main also offers other unique features: customers can order any size and color, have free layaway for their favorite dress, and they even have a system that keeps track of each dress color and style and who purchases it so there won’t be anyone wearing the same dress at the same dance.
Their bridal store also features a beautiful yet affordable selection, and TRENDS! holds a trunk show where wedding dresses can be up to 50% off. TRENDS! also features tuxedo rentals and bridesmaid dresses at a discount. Trends for everyday Hamlin also notes that formal wear isn’t the only thing that TRENDS! on Main does. Accessories, gifts, and clothes can also be found inside the store. Hamlin, who is always watching the fashion world to determine the hottest fashions, says that it’s tricky to manage: “Sometimes, I’ll bring something back and it won’t sell, like the colorful patterned palazzo pants trend. Other times, I’ll bring something back like the blanket scarves, and it’ll explode!” The store that keeps trending “We’re affordable, and we have a lot of one-size-fits-all styles, so we’re also very inclusive,” said Hamlin. “Our slogan is ‘Let TRENDS! boutique make your wardrobe unique,’ and we try to make it affordable and accessible to everyone.” TRENDS! on Main has not only been Hamlin’s heart and soul as a business, but also a practice in family togetherness. Hamlin runs the business with her family and hopes to make every customer feel all her love and hard work she has put into her business when people shop at TRENDS! on Main. 501 S. Main St., 419-420-1582. trendsonmain.com
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American Red Cross offers classes for tweens By Mandy Stevens
Summer will be here before we know it, and that means barbecues, swimming and tweens available to babysit the neighborhood kids in their free time. Allowing tweens to watch younger children may be a concern, due to their inexperience, but with a little training, tweens can act responsibly in caring for little ones. The American Red Cross offers online and in-person classes to help current and future babysitters gain important knowledge and skills to turn the novice babysitter into a pro.
From the comfort of your home Youth ages 11 and up may enroll in the Babysitting Basics online course anytime and complete it at their own pace. This web-based course covers how to care for infants and children, how to stay safe, what to do in an emergency, how to choose age-appropriate activities and how to recognize and handle a variety of behaviors. Course participants will also learn the basics of starting a babysitting business. The course only takes about four hours to complete and can be broken up over multiple days to fit student schedules.
Learning with others The American Red Cross’ Babysitter’s Training in-person course is a perfect option for 11-15-year-olds for more indepth and in-person training. Similar to the online course, the Babysitter’s Training enhances the experience with “hands-on instruction, the opportunity to practice the skills with each other and with the instructor guiding them,” states Todd James, the Executive Director of the American Red Cross of North Central Ohio. This one-day course is offered several times throughout the year.
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The skills that are learned through both the online and in-person classes are important for providing good and safe care. “Tweens, teens or even adults who are babysitting and haven’t had this kind of training – it’s beneficial to them,” remarks James. “Every kid I know that has gone through it really enjoyed the class and used the skills well beyond their tween years. To get more information about taking a babysitting training course through the American Red Cross, call 419-422-9322 or visit redcross.org.
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Camp Fire Office: 305 W. Hardin St. 419-422-5415. Camp Glen: 6580 S. Township Road 131, Tiffin. 419-447-7459. officemanager@campfirenwohio.com CampFireNWOhio.com Camp Glen Resident Camp: June 24-29. Youth entering grades 3rd-6th. $350 (Scholarships are available). Camp Glen, which has been serving Hancock and Seneca County youth since 1959, will offer an overnight camp with supervision 24 hours a day. Most camp programs offer a focus area, called a “trail,” with activities related to the topic. Campers will choose their “trail” and spend mornings with other campers within their age levels. Transportation from Findlay is available. Spots are limited and must be reserved in advance by 6/22/2018. Please call the Camp Fire office to reserve a spot. Camp Glen Day Camps: Youth entering grades K – 6th. June 25-29, July 9-13, and July 16-20. $145 per child.
g u id e By Emilee Roberts The days are getting longer and the weather is slowly becoming warmer, which means summer break will be here soon. Looking for a fun way to keep your children engaged, entertained, and educated during those months away from school? We’ve compiled our summer camp guide, a list of local camps that are sure to make this summer a memorable one.
Toledo Zoo Summer Safari Camp
2 Hippo Way, Toledo. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org/summer-camps Age ranges, times, dates and prices vary. See online for more information. Summer Safari Camp. Toledo Zoo Summer Safari Camps begin June 4 and run through August 17. Prices, ages, and camp themes vary. Most kids only dream of spending a full week at the Zoo, but fortunately for children in Northwest Ohio, the Toledo Zoo offers a huge variety of camps featuring fun games and activities, live animal visitors and cool crafts. Camps are divided by age: 4-5 year olds (9am-noon, $135 for members and $160 non-members), 6-10 year olds (9am-3pm, $180 for members and $230 for non-members), experience camps for 6-10 year olds (9am-3pm, $195 for members and $245 for non-members), experience camps for 11-15 year olds ($300 for members and $350 for non-members), and fishing camps for 9-10 year olds ($300 for members and $350 for non-members). In addition, Encore! week offers individual, themed classes each day to give kids 6-10 years old a unique experience. Each camper receives two t-shirts per week, a water bottle and daily snack. Before and after camp care is available at an additional cost. 2018 topics for 4-5 year olds include Born to Be Wild where campers learn about Zoo babies and Movin’ & Groovin’ which focuses on the many ways animals get around! Topics for 6 -10 year olds include Zoo Olympics, Animal Detectives, Rainforest Rangers and Wild Artist. Another fun option for older kids (8-14) is Fishing Camp, where campers visit local ponds, go on a Lake Erie charter and even participate in a fishing derby! Older kids (ages 11-15) can also spend time working as Junior Zookeepers, venture out with Zoo biologists for a hands-on project in Conservation Explorers or even try out the Aerial Adventure Course and spend the night in the Aquarium during Leaders of the Pack! There truly is something for everyone at Toledo Zoo’s Summer Safari Camps! Please visit toledozoo.org/summer-camps for more information and registration. Children may be signed up for one or more camps.
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Campers can enjoy all the benefits of going to a Camp Fire camp during the day at Camp Glen, while returning to their home each night. Campers can choose to include one overnight stay on Thursday night. Transportation for campers from both the Findlay area and Tiffin area is provided to Camp Glen from the Camp Fire Office or campers have the option to be dropped off at Camp Glen by a parent or guardian. Scholarships are available. Contact the Camp Fire Office for more information.
Project H.O.P.E. Summer Camps
6645 TR 215, Findlay. 419-469-0415. projecthope-equinetherapy.org projecthope.st@gmail.com $125, with scholarships available. Noon-5pm. Junior High and High School: June 9-10. Ages 5-11: June 23-25 and July 12-15. For the past ten years Project H.O.P.E. camps have given children the opportunity to deal with stress, take charge of thoughts and attention level, and increase self-esteem, coping and leadership skills. Campers ride horses and engage in team building exercises all while having loads of fun such as trail riding, arts & crafts, and horseback relay races. No riding experience is required. Open to all children. Camps include lunch, snacks and helmet use. The staff to camper ratio is 1:2 or 3.
Awakening Minds Art
515 S. Main St., Findlay. 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org/summer Age ranges, times, dates and prices vary. See online for more information. Awakening Minds Art offers a variety of programs throughout the summer so everyone can have one AMA-zing summer! Children, teens, and adults of all ages and abilities will enjoy Extraordinary Animals, a class focused on education, socialization and skill building (Wednesdays in June and July, 9:30-10:30am) and creating Pet Portraits, a chance to paint your furry friend (June 23 and July 28, 12-1:30pm). Toddlers and preschoolers ages 2-6 will enjoy story time, exploring their sense, and creating an art project based off a book during Sensory Explorers (Fridays in June and July, 9:30-10:30am). Special needs children ages 6-18 or similar ability levels can explore art in a fun, safe and encouraging environment during TRI the Arts, a unique program being offered by Awakening Minds Art, The Arts Partnership and Heartstring Melodies Music Therapy Services for children with special needs. Grades 5-12 can study Printmaking (July 9, 11, 16 and 18, 12:30-1:30pm) and Self-Portraits (July 23, 24, 30 and 31, 10-11am). Grades 4-12 will combine visual art and writing during Creative Writing/ Illustration (July 31, August 2, 7 and 9, 5:30-6:30pm). Some classes require registration. See online for more details. Continued on P. 12
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Lakeview Pool & Tennis Club
15701 Lakeview Parkway, Findlay. 419-422-8565. lakeviewpool.com/home. info@lakeviewpool.com A day at the pool could be like Summer Camp everyday at Lakeview Pool & Tennis club. Lakeview Pool & Tennis Club is a luxurious resort quality recreation complex with two tennis facilities, full basketball court, sandlot volleyball court and a large upscale swimming pool with a 160’ waterslide. Their fun and innovative facility also features interactive water features, beach entrance, whirlpool hot-tub and deluxe bath house. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy! Family memberships for this fun and relaxing recreational center are surprisingly affordable. Take advantage of their “early bird special” if you join before May 15, 2018 and get additional savings. Membership is open to anyone regardless of where you reside! Normal pool hours are 12-8pm Sunday-Friday and 11am-8pm Saturday.
The Center for Autism & Dyslexia
7430 Timberstone Dr, Findlay. 567-525-4487. centerforautismanddyslexia.com Ages preK-12th grade. 9am-3pm, Monday-Thursday. June 11-29 and July 9-26. The Center for Autism and Dyslexia doesn’t believe in “one size fits all.” The Center offers comprehensive individualized programs to help children with autism and other learning disabilities achieve a higher quality of life through small classroom sizes, high staff-to-student ratio, as well as on-site therapy programs led by a highly educated and trained staff. This summer, summer camp options include exciting programming to continue enhancing social skills through academic and recreational therapy programs for children who are looking to learn how to make friends and interact within a community setting through structured activities and educational programs for those in need of some extra skills help, social skills, transitioning, along with fun leisure community outings. Please RSVP by May 18th to 567-525- 4487. Parents are responsible for transportation. The total cost to cover both sessions per child will be $2,500 and will require commitment to attend both sessions. Autism Awareness in April April is National Autism Awareness month and the Center for Autism and Dyslexia has planned autism friendly events and self-advocacy activities all month to increase understanding, acceptance and support for Autism Awareness in our community.
1. Sat + Sun, June 9-10, 12-5pm
This camp is designed for youth in Junior High and High School
April 2nd - “Light it up Blue Day” They will be handing out autism stickers to their students and staff to wear. Community members and parents are invited to stop by all month long to pick up an autism pin and sign a puzzle piece for display in our window to declare their acceptance and support of autism.
2. Sat + Sun, June 23-24, 12-5pm This camp is children ages 5 to 11
3. Sat + Sun, July 14-15, 12-5pm This camp is children ages 5 to 11
Camp includes lunch, snack, and helmet use for all horse lovers!
April 9-13 - We Will Have Spirit Week Students/staff will represent the colors of the Autism ribbon during Autism Spirit week by wearing royal blue on Monday, red on Tuesday, yellow on Wednesday, light blue on Thursday and all four colors on Friday.
All camps take place at the Project H.O.P.E. stables in Findlay, 6645 T.R. 215
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April 16-20 Students will be working on a self-advocacy project to help build confidence and their work will be displayed in the school on Friday April 20th. The camp is for all kids. Everyone is welcome!
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The Center for Autism and Dyslexia closes out Autism Awareness month with a Mayoral Ceremony at 1pm including a balloon release followed by a student talent show, art display and concluding with an ice cream party.
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PARENTS night out @ Gillig By Emilee Roberts
It’s the weekend and you have a sitter for the kids for a much needed night out. You are ready for some quality time with your significant other so where do you go to unwind, relax, and rekindle the flames? Gillig’s winery, of course!
world. Purchase wine by the glass, in a flight, or by the bottle. However, you don’t need to be a wine expert or fluent in Italian or French to enjoy wine at the winery. Gillig’s knowledgeable staff will provide tips on finding your perfect wine.
Feel the romance
Perfectly paired delicious food
Stoke the fire of romance with your sweetheart at Findlay’s only winery, Gillig’s, which offers a cozy atmosphere ideal for a romantic experience. Take a seat by their fireplace, sip wine together under the stars on the grassy front lawn, or just relax and enjoy some time together while listening to live music and dining on some live music. Handcrafted wine Gillig Winery is a family owned winery offering their own handcrafted wines made from grapes gathered from around the world. Each wine is produced and bottled here in Findlay. Whether you prefer white, red or fruit wine, there is something for everyone. Gillig Winery makes many of the popular varietals including Merlots, Cabs and Chardonnays. They also make some harder-to-find wines such as Barolos, Gewurztraminers, Pinotages, Petit Verdot and Ports. They source grapes globally which allows them to make over 50 different kinds of wine using grapes from the best grape growing regions in the
Gillig Winery Saturday, April 7, 7-10pm
Live Music: Looking for Lucinda Enjoy the sounds of Americana, Folk, Country and Blues.
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Noon-9pm Tuesday-Thursday Noon-10pm Friday and Saturday Closed Sunday and Monday 1720 Northridge Rd., 419-408-3230, gilligwinery.com
Live Music: Klashing Black Thursday, April 19, 6:30-8pm
Paint & Partake Wine Flight Night
Saturday, April 14, 7-10pm
Although Gillig’s may ooze romance on the weekend, Gillig always has a line up of fun events that everyone can enjoy. You can enjoy live music, painting, crafts and even support local charities. Looking for a fun spot to grab a midday meal with friends? Gillig’s serves Lunch Tuesday through Saturday. Check out the events calendar for the next Girls Night Out, or simply break up the week by going to Wine Club Wednedsay, held every Wednesday from 6-8pm. Wine Club members are welcomed and encouraged to bring a friend to come and enjoy all three wines of the month and appetizers at no charge! Going out as a group? “Adopt” one of their batches of wine and invite your friends to a bottling party! They’ll help you create, bottle, cork and label your very own private vintage. Looking to host a private party in the future? Gillig’s winery is also available for rental for all occasions.
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The Two of Us, featuring Ryan Hensley and Susan Bright, is a local acoustic duo that plays everything under the sun. Whether you like the Bee Gees, The Beatles, Etta James or Lady Gaga, they’ll have something to get you dancing!
More to enjoy
The wine is so good at Gillig Winery, it’s easy to overlook their mouthwatering menu. Often paired with wine selections, you can not only enjoy great wine but also fantastic food from their bistro. Gillig always strives to work with local businesses using fresh and local ingredients. Chef Shiloh Clouse, known for her delectable flatbreads, is passionate about pairing wine and food: “I enjoy the challenge of cooking and learning many diverse cuisines. Challenges such as these motivate me to create a wide range of menu items when creating the menus for our wine and food pairings. Our owner, Nikki Gillig, is very supportive and open to many ideas when creating these menus.” Creative twists include Clouse’s take on a ham sandwich: the Savory Ham and Cheese Melt is made with fresh Tuscan bread, tavern ham, sharp cheddar cheese, whole berry cranberry sauce, stone-ground mustard and salad greens, served with a side of kettle chips. Not a wine drinker? The bistro menu also features other beverages such as:
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Live Music: The Two of Us
a wide selection of local craft beers, coffee, pop, bottled water and organic grape juice.
$40, Four wine tastings plus appetizers, art materials and all the fun you can imagine will be provided at Paint & Partake Wine Flight Night. Registration is required and space is limited to 24 partakers. Register now to hold your seat! Must be 21 to partake! Please indicate what month you wish to attend during checkout as this event is hosted monthly. All proceeds benefit Awakening Minds Art.
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Utilizing their looped acoustic drum beats and strong vocal harmonies, Klashing Black will fill three hours with original music as well as acoustic covers from the 60’s to today.
Wednesday, April 25, 4-8pm or 6-8pm
Fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis
with Jim’s Hot Dogs, $20 Jim’s Hot Dogs will be joining Gillig Winery to help raise money for The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Tickets are $20 each (cash or check ONLY) which includes two specialty hot dogs of your choice and a glass of wine or beer. Specify the time you’d like to attend. Tickets available at the winery.
Friday, April 27, 10:15-11:30pm
Comedy Night
, $5, Gillig Winery’s first Comedy Night! Come laugh with us and comedians Adam Minnick and Brian Hicks. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5. Space is limited. Doors will open for the event at 10 pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Saturday, April 28, 7-10pm
Live Music: The Stringmen
Violin and cello duo Ken Pressel and Dan Brax play Pop, Rock, Irish/American fiddle tunes and Jazz.
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Connecting Faith with Exercise Karin Johnson, Christian fitness instructor By Laurie Pressel
“There is a powerful connection between a person’s physical health and spiritual health,” she said. “When we are in good health, we can do so much more to serve (God).”
Karin Johnson, Christian Fitness Instructor Rarely are the words “faith” and “exercise” uttered in the same sentence, except, perhaps, when asking “how faithfully am I keeping my exercise goals?” Karin Johnson regularly talks about the connection between the two. The certified fitness instructor teaches two exercise programs for women who want to grow their faith while getting their body in shape.
Two class offerings Johnson teaches Walk15 and WholyFit classes twice a week at local churches. Walk15 provides a cardio workout that isn’t too complicated or intense. Based on four simple moves—walk in place, sidesteps, kicks and knee lifts—class participants complete two miles in 30 minutes with added strength training and stretching. Karin plays Christian music and includes scripture, prayer and encouragement in the workout. WholyFit is a “Christian alternative to yoga,” says Johnson. The exercise program focuses on strength, flexibility and balance and combines movements that are similar to yoga, dance, Tai Chi and Pilates. Every class is centered on a scripture passage. “We pray before and after class, and we move to the words of scripture, which helps with memorization,” she explained. Johnson, who worked in the cosmetology industry for 30 years, has seen the effects of aging of the skin and body
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reduced through exercise and healthy living. Becoming a fitness instructor was a natural step for her. As she personally aged and her metabolism slowed, she became committed to burning calories and strengthening her muscles, inspiring her to share her fitness program with others. Fee of goodwill Johnson doesn’t charge a fee for her exercise classes, but she provides the opportunity for class members to make a goodwill offering each class. Any money that is collected is shared with the hosting church and used for music, exercise equipment and further training and certification. Three or four times a year, she and her class participants sponsor a special offering to support a non-profit. They have collected canned goods for City Mission, raised funds for Hope House and Women’s Resource Center and purchased bibles for the international group Voice of the Martyr.
Johnson and her regulars have forged a strong bond of community. “We pray for each other and we support each other,” she said. “I’ve developed some of my dearest friendships through these classes.” Grateful balance Johnson’s exercise classes are her ministry, and she’s grateful for the chance to help women achieve a balance with their physical and spiritual selves. “I love making people feel better,” she said. “My hope is that I’ve created a space of connection, refuge and encouragement. When people tell me that they can’t wait to come to my class, I am so humbled. I never tire of hearing those words.” Johnson and her husband, Mike, have two adult children and several “furry children” including two rescue greyhounds and three rescue cats. For more information about her classes, call 419-957-3117 or email karinjohnson65@att.net.
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Revive Hair Studio: good for you and the environment By Jessica Kempf
Making YouTubeKids Safer for Kids By Carolyn Jabs Kids love videos— the sillier the better. And it’s a rare parent who hasn’t used them to secure a little quiet time. Today YouTube is, by far, the largest source of videos of all kinds. When they created an app for children in 2015, many parents assumed the content would be carefully curated and reliably child-friendly. Much of it is. YouTubeKids lets young children happily swipe through a vast collection of content, much of it featuring familiar characters like PAW Patrol to educational clips from sources like PBS Kids.
Let’s face it. Once you become a parent, your child’s needs take priority. Having time for yourself without responding to the demands of others seems like a luxury. But taking time for you is an important part of self-care and well-being. This month we highlight a place to go to feel refreshed and renewed. Your family will thank you! Revive Hair Studio keeps environment clean A new hair studio in town serves as a place that’s both good for you and for the environment. Owned by Ashley and Mark Boehler, Revive Hair Studio in Findlay opened in June, 2017 as Findlay’s first Green Circle salon, with a mission of protecting the environment and using natural organic products. So, what exactly is a Green Circle salon? “Eighty to ninety percent of the waste that comes out of our salon is actually recycled,” explains Boehler. This includes hair, metal, paper, hair color waste and plastics. The salon uses Davines hair products and color, which is a carbon neutral company offering organic, natural products.
“Davines is great for people who are pregnant or really sensitive. Additionally, all of our hair color products are gluten-free which is a big issue for a lot of people,” says Boehler. The salon does not do perms or nails because of the strong smell. The whole salon looks, feels and smells very clean and relaxing. Unwind with some YOU time Boehler agrees that a mom’s needs are often overlooked. “Once you have a child it’s not about you anymore. But when you go and get your hair done you feel better about yourself. It’s a big destresser. We all have a lot going on when we’re at home, but this is your time to unwind and let go.” Take some time for me? Now that is a suggestion I am happy to follow! Revive Hair Studio is located at 9747 US Route 224 in Findlay. The studio offers hair and makeup services for every day and special occasions including haircuts and styling, hair color, Brazilian blowouts, balayage and more. Follow “Revive Hair Studio” on Facebook or call 567-250-8190 for more information.
Screening Content But mixed into this video stew is user-created content with enormous variation in subject and quality. A small percentage include bizarre and even traumatizing images, sometimes of those same beloved characters doing lewd and violent things. How does this happen? Google uses artificial intelligence to decide whether a video is suitable for children. Although AI has come a long way, it doesn’t always spot problems that would be glaringly obvious to people. In its defense, Google warns that children may encounter inappropriate content and asks that parents flag such material so other kids won’t see it. Google also keeps changing its policies in an effort to stay ahead of so-called bad actors, but often it seems the robots and their handlers are playing catch-up. Commercial Messages Even when content is properly curated, parents need to be aware that children see a lot of commercial messages on YouTubeKids. The Red subscription may be free of paid advertising, but children still have access to entire channels created by companies like Hasbro or McDonalds. Unfortunately, the parental controls for YouTubeKids are very limited. Parents can’t set their own filters for content
or create playlists of acceptable videos. Most kids will still explore by swiping, so it’s good to know about these options: Change the password. Find the Grown-ups only section in the YouTubeKids app, and unlock it by using the random four-digit passcode. The numbers are spelled out so pre-readers can’t use the code. Disable search. Searching for videos increases the likelihood that children will see something unsuitable. Google allows parents to set up a profile for each child, so search can be enabled or disabled depending on the child’s age and self control. Off should be the default. Review history. Because YouTubeKids doesn’t have filters, parents can’t necessarily keep kids from seeing something they don’t want them to see. The app does make it easy to review history which at least allows a conversation, after the fact, about why a video is objectionable.
Block videos you don’t want your child to see. Report videos no child should see. Reporting gets the attention of human screeners who are actually counting on conscientious parents to let them know about unsuitable content that slipped by the AI screening. Set limits. To its credit, YouTubeKids does include a timer. Once it’s set, a colored progress bar lets your child see how much time is left in a session. When the clock runs out, a “Time’s Up” animation appears and the app locks until a parent enters the access code. Consider other options. Last but not least, consider other options. YouTubeKids may have the largest collection of videos but, when it comes to kids, quality is preferable to quantity. Companies like Disney, Nick Jr. and PBS Kids have brands to protect so they are likely to be more careful about what appears in their apps.
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Food Allergies Lose to Local Bakery
Little Monkey Kitchen sells allergy-friendly treats in the Findlay area By Mandy Stevens
Can you imagine your birthday party without a special cake, or a holiday without candy and cookies? For many people with food allergies or sensitivities, that is a reality that requires no imagination. For those with allergies, eating even a minuscule amount of a substance can cause life-threatening complications. Little Monkey Kitchen’s allergy-friendly baked goods can save the day. The baking begins Cortney Mumaugh, owner of Little Monkey Kitchen, began the business shortly after her son was diagnosed with food allergies. Once she perfected baking allergy-friendly treats for her own family, it didn’t take long before others with food allergies were requesting baked goods. Mumaugh loves baking and helping
people enjoy celebrations and life’s special moments. “It’s been so much more rewarding than I could have imagined,” she recalls. Customized for your allergies Every treat Little Monkey Kitchen bakes is free of gluten, dairy, egg and soy, and items can be customized as needed to avoid other allergens. Mumaugh also takes every precaution to ensure that baked goods aren’t cross-contaminated. “There are a lot of places where you can get gluten free or dairy free items, but when you have more than one allergen it’s almost impossible to buy anything from the store,” states Mumaugh. A quick glance at Little Monkey Kitchen’s three-page menu will have even
those without allergies salivating for their cakes, cookies, bread, cinnamon rolls, candies, pies, brownies, donuts and muffins.
Little Monke y Kitchen’s cupcakes an other baked d goods are al lergy-friend can be deliv ly ered to the Findlay area and .
To place an order for allergy-friendly treats from Little Monkey Kitchen, call or text 419-581-9006 or visit “Little Monkey Kitchen” on Facebook.
Smotherhood, Thy Name is Beverly The mother who smothers her children By Rose Roccisano Barto
I am Beverly Goldberg. If you aren’t familiar with that name, you need to catch “The Goldbergs” television show. It is based on the family of creator Adam F. Goldberg. While all the characters have their funny and poignant moments, the heart of the show is Adam’s mother, Beverly. Beverly is the Queen Smother, the mother who smothers her children with attention and needs to insert herself into every aspect of their lives. The school principal shakes visibly when she walks into his office. She has an “I heard it from a friend” horror story for every new thing her children want to try, from wrestling to driving. And my favorite? Her OG Mama Bear attitude. “Are you crying?” she asks one of her children. “Who hurt you? Tell me and I will hurt them tenfold!” No one can hold a candle to Beverly when it comes to shielding her cubs. Part of the show is her
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learning to let go, but most any mother will nod knowingly at her uncomfortable mix of pride and protection. We are all Beverly I’m not that bad. At least I don’t think so. But I do see a bit of myself in Beverly, and to me, she’s not so much annoying as misunderstood. When your children are babies and toddlers, the motherhood balance is easy. You want to be with them, and they want to be with you. Sometimes you wish you had a bit of personal space, but be careful what you wish for. As they get older, you realize they have friends you’ve never met. They want to do things you can’t imagine your little Schmoopie wanting to do. On a regular basis they look at you like you have three heads, none of them particularly smart.
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Beverly can’t stand it, and neither can I. Every time her children assert their independence, she holds on even tighter. Every time they run into a roadblock, she wants to bulldoze through it for them. By the end of the 30 minutes, you’ve laughed a little at her. But, rest assured, there is a bit of Beverly in all of us. Teased on the playground? Treated unfairly at school? Left out of, well, anything? Hell hath no fury like a mother on a mission. In my fantasy sequences I channel my inner Beverly, who tells her daughter “It’s my job to strong-arm people into seeing how amazing you are.”
Holding on just tight enough Alas, that happens only in my dreams. Unlike Beverly, the hardest lesson I’ve had to learn as a mother is, in theory, the easiest. Step away from the child, and let her make her own mistakes. I can try to cajole, convince and offer advice, but I can’t make them do anything. Just like when they were toddlers, the tighter you hold them the more they wriggle to get free. I do, however, still subscribe to some parts of the Beverly Manifesto. Among her rules is “mandatory hugs every time you walk through the door.” That’s a rule all of us can support.
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Travel Tips for Summer Trips How to make the learning experience educational and enjoyable By Sarah Lyons
Vacations offer more than just fun— they provide children a chance to interact with new people and new cultures Whether you take a 10-hour plane trip or a 4-hour car ride, traveling with kids can be stressful. While a family vacation is a great way to spend time together, relax, and make memories, you must make the journey there first. Here are some tips for making traveling with kids a little more enjoyable. Fight hunger Hunger can affect kids behavior and attitude. During travel, pack easy snacks for the car like grapes, smoothies, and crackers. This is a great time to purchase those individually wrapped snacks you usually don’t. They are easy for the adults in the car and seem like a treat for the kids. Stephanie Pratt, a mother of two girls, suggests planning lunch stops
that allow kids to burn off energy like a restaurant with a play area “Much like you need to stretch your legs, kids need to move.’ she says. Packing a picnic for a rest area or park along the way lets them have some fresh air and lots of open space to play. Timing Timing is everything when you are traveling with little ones. Try to plan travel around normal nap times or bed times so that kids will rest during the majority of the drive. Also plan breaks often enough that kids can get out and stretch and burn off energy. Mother of five, Rachael Kennedy says, “When we are driving on the interstate, we stop at rest stops and the boys do races to get energy out.” Recognize that a trip with kids is going to take longer. Leave extra time in your travel schedule for impromptu stops, as well as planned ones. Websites like www.roadtripradar.
com can help you find attractions and hidden gems along the way. The key to traveling with kids is to plan ahead, but also be flexible. Get the kids involved Cut road trip boredom by getting the kids involved. Use games like license plate bingo or car color bingo. Encourage kids to keep a trip journal. Have them write down or draw favorite memories from each stop and add stickers and ticket stubs. Another great way to get kids involved is to give each a disposable camera for them to document their trip. When the pictures are developed they can add them to their trip journal. “Make a checklist of cities you will drive through with a fun fact about each or what you will do there. It helps cut down on the ‘Are we there yet?’ questions.” says Kara Thomas, Colorado Springs mom. Surprises It is always nice to have a few surprises up your sleeve to break up the trip. Try packing up the kids backpacks and have them waiting in the car. When they get bored pull out a few surprise items new magazines or books, crayons and a new coloring book, special snacks, small activities, and maybe some new movies to watch. Websites like Pinterest are full of ideas for traveling with kids.
Darcy King, a Kansas mom of two, says “Paint a cookie sheet with chalkboard paint and give the kids magnets to play with.” She also suggests gluing magnets to the back of puzzle pieces to use with the magnetic cookie sheet. Jenny Klindworth, mom to preschool age twins, recommends Melissa and Doug brand reusable stickers and Water Wow’s. “They are hands down my favorite activities for planes and cars.” Electronics For most families, the go-to solution for road trip boredom is electronics. DVD’s and video games are a great way to kill time in the car. “Loosen electronics time while traveling, but when you get there, restrict time more than usual. Without a gadget in their hands, they will get more out of your vacation time.” says Kara Thomas. Sarah Lyons is a mom of six kids living in suburban Kansas City.
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Campus Polleyes: A Bowling Green Favorite Comes to Findlay Quickly becoming a local family favorite By Betsey Watson
Last fall, Findlay’s long-established Blanchard St. Pizza Hut shut its doors and a Bowling Green favorite headed south to take the space. Campus Polleyes in Bowling Green enjoys a cult-like following of locals and BG students alike. A close friend nearly melts at the very mention of the name (or the thought of their breadsticks!). As a big fan of carbs and cheese, Campus Polleyes seemed like a place tailored for my taste buds. Given the buzz around the restaurant, we were unsure how long it would take to get a table. Our three kids are… energetic (to say the least). To avoid the crowds, we rolled into the parking lot about 5:45pm on a weeknight. As we entered, we were greeted by friendly staff and quickly led to our table. The interior is simple, slightly rustic with gray carpeting and rich, brown wood-paneled walls. The chairs, tables and even the window frames are black, giving the interior a slightly modern feel. While the interior decor is pretty minimal (other than a few TVs), I love the galvanized metal signs and vintage beer signs. (And yes, they offer a great selection of bottled beer.) Family-friendly service After settling in at our table, our server arrived promptly with menus and to take our drink orders. It was clear that she was familiar with kids as she took our youngest daughter, wearing her gecko mask, completely in stride. And while they were out of milk the night we visited, the kids were happy with water – and we were happy with the cups with lids and straws! Our server even brought an extra cup of Barq’s cherry cream soda for the kids to try (with our permission, of course) and patiently returned an extra time with a cup full of lemons for our littlest. She also brought plenty of nap-
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kins to clean up the spill after Mae tried putting all of the lemon slices into my husband, Jeremy’s, water glass. Over the years, I’ve come to realize that a patient, kid-friendly server can make or break the restaurant experience and we were thankful to have a great server at Campus Polleyes. We glanced over the menu but already had a few items we planned to order, based on recommendations from friends. For those of you who escaped the Campus Polleyes hype, they’re known for stuffed breadsticks, so we dutifully ordered the chicken and cheese stuffed breadsticks with sides of ranch dressing and marinara sauce. Jeremy was eager to try the Philly cheese steak sub and, also based on our friend’s urging, we ordered a roast beef pizza. Wait, what? Roast beef pizza? Yep, that’s right, a roast beef pizza. It’s important to note that Campus Pollyeyes offers many suggested pizza and calzone combinations along with the always-popular build-your-own options. But roast beef pizza was definitely a new and delicious experience. It came with a creamy ranch sauce along with chunks of roast beef all smothered in mozzarella cheese. The breadsticks continued the cheesy, creamy deliciousness, but traded chicken for roast beef, all wrapped up in doughy goodness. The homemade ranch dressing upped the yum for both the pizza and breadsticks, but I particularly loved the breadsticks dipped in marinara sauce. That tangy marinara perfectly balanced the buttery flavors of the white sauce and cheese. The Philly cheesesteak sub offered big hunks of real meat, onions and cheese melted on fresh, soft bread. For the kids,
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another treat came at the very end of the meal with the check: mints. Not the hard red-and-white peppermint kind, but creamy “butter mints.” And as we distributed them, it occurred to me that we had escaped the usual “What’s for dessert?” discussion. (In fact, our son Joey swiped a few extra mints from the basket by the door as we left!) With the pizza, breadsticks and calzones, it’s understandable how this restaurant became a college favorite. But as we left the restaurant, it occurred to me that Campus Polleyes also managed to simultaneously grow up with its customers by offering the trifecta of family dining as well: a family-friendly staff with a kid-and adult-friendly menu, all housed in a clean, inviting atmosphere.
The Short Course Kid-Friendly: Yes Noise Level: Quiet to average High Chairs and Boosters: Yes Got Milk? Yes Kids Menu: No Reservations: Yes Food Allergy Concerns: Ask your server or the manager for assistance with allergy concerns.
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1 Sunday Easter Brunch at the Garden - The Hilton Garden Inn hosts their 3rd Annual Easter Brunch for families to enjoy a buffet meal including breakfast and lunch items. Kids can receive a goody basket as well. Reserve your spot in advance. Free/kids under 3, $6.99/children, $18/adults. 11am-1pm. Hilton Garden Inn, 1050 Interstate Dr. 567-250-2525. visitfindlay.com
2 Monday Mornings with Mommy - Moms can meet other moms while enjoying activities like arts and crafts, a sensory table, story time, and music with their infants, toddlers or preschool children. Also meeting Tuesday, April 3, Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17. $5. 9:30-10:30am. Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 N. Main St., Jenera. 410-326-4685. tlcjenera.org Discovery Stories: Turkey Vultures - Kids aged 3-5 learn about the importance of turkey vultures by reading a story and playing games. 10-11am and 1-2pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free
6 Friday Teen Homeschool Hangout - Homeschool teens 12-19 years old get together for science and nature based activities. Register by 8am the day of. $3. 1:30-3pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Carter Historic Farm Demo - Stop by to see staff and volunteers working on the farm. 1-5pm. Carter Farm, 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green. 419-353-1897. woodcountryparkdistrict.org Free Teen Video Game Night with Red Alert - Teens in grades 6-12 get their game on with video games, food and drinks. 6-10pm. Camp Fire Northwest Ohio, 305 W. Hardin St. 419-422-5415. facebook.com/CampFireNWOhio Free
7 Saturday Free Admission Weekend at CMF - Children aged birth to 10 can check out hands-on exhibits focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math for no charge all weekend. 10am-5pm. Noon-5pm Sunday, April 8. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 419-567-9616. cmfindlay.com Free
Makerspace Thursday, 4.5 / Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
Students in grades 2-6 have the opportunity to experiment with science, technology, engineering, art and math at the Library’s Makerspace, which offers a specific activity, such as stop-motion animation, engineering challenges and art projects, every month. During April, children will work on computer coding through the program, Hour of Code. Only 12 spots are available, register in advance by calling the library or stopping by the Children’s Desk. There is no fee for the program. Makerspace will take a break in May but continue in June. 6-7pm. 206 Broadway St., 419-422-1712, findlaylibrary.org
All Abilities Day Hancock Christian Clearning House (HCCH) Garage Sale Saturday, 4.7 - Sunday, 4.8 Brinkman’s Country Corner
Whether you’re searching for a huge variety from household goods to baby and kids items. All proceeds from the sale will help the organization support individuals in our community facing emotional, financial or spiritual needs. 8:30am-4pm Saturday April 7; 1-4pm Sunday April 8. 1800 Sandusky St., 419-422-2222, hcchfindlay.org
Wednesday, 4.11 / Children’s Museum of Findlay
For children with sensory issues, stimulating places like the Children’s Museum of Findlay can be overwhelming. That’s why Friends of Blanchard Valley School (BVS) worked with the museum to organize All Abilities Day – a sensory- friendly evening open to children of all abilities. Admission is reduced to just $3 per child (all adults and members are free). Friends of BVS will sponsor the first 10 children registered by email to bvspto@gmail.com. 4:30-6pm. 1800 Tiffin Ave., Ste. 201 419-567-9616. cmfindlay.com
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Sunday Funday: Sports Mania - Participate in activities, games and story time revolved around this month’s theme of “Sports Mania” with the whole family. 1:30-3:30pm. Mazza Museum, 201 College St. 419-434-4560. mazzamuseum.org Free
Million Dollar Quartet - This Tony Award winning musical is based on the meeting of country music icons, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. $35. 7:30pm. Marathon Center, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. marathoncenterarts.org Free
Nature Did it First: Open Fun with Flashover Sports - Kids House Discover how animals have will learn kicking, aiming, and social skill DOWNTOWN FINDLAY inspired current inventions and how we development by playing indoor games can learn from them to createLOGO more. through music and movement. 11am-noon. HIDDEN 1-4pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve, Free/members and children 1 and under, 1400 OakwoodsCONTEST Ln. 419-425-7275. $5/children 2+, $7/adults. hancockparks.com Free Children’s Museum of Findlay, Look for the Downtown 1800 Tiffin Ave. 419-567-9616. University Singers Spring Choral cmfindlay.com Findlay logo in this month’s issue! Concert - The University of Findlay Go to Findlay Family’s facebook page and tell us where you3 Series Art Group Concert-Chorale and University Singers Creative Kids: found the Downtown Findlaythe logo. We’ll pick a winner receive and a $15.00 will perform choral music under theme with NAMI-toChildren adolescents “Birds in Spring”, including a variety ofto use at6-17 old and/or a parent or sibDowntown Findlay gift certificate overyears 30 downtown businesses! ling with a mental health diagnosis come choral music from the Renaissance to the together for support through art expression. 20th century, and Leonard Bernstein’s The UP TO - TEXT THE RegistrationDOWNTOWN required. Meeting Tuesdays Lark STAY and West SideDATE Story.WITH 3pm. WHAT’S University HAPPENING WORD ‘DOWNTOWN’ TO 75309 TO through GET DOWNTOWN FINDLAY DEALS April 24. 4-5:15pm. NAMI, of Findlay Winebrenner Auditorium, 2753 W. Central Ave. 419-243-1119. 1000 N. MainAND St. 800-472-9502. EVENT INFORMATION ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE! namitoledo.org/creative-expressions Free findlay.edu Free
11 Wednesday Teens Cook Class - Grades 6-12 will gain skills and confidence in the kitchen making smoothies. Register in advance. 6-7:30pm. Findlay Hancock County Public Library, 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Tales forfrom Totspg.- Toddlers continued 17
and preschoolers will enjoy storytime with activities, sign language and songs. Optional sack lunch MONDAY follows.13 Registration 10:45am, Story time 11-11:30am. Also onChipmunks, Wednesday, April Discovery Stories: 25. Mazzaand Museum, 201 College St. Squirrels Hamsters, Oh My! - Little ones will learn aboutFree a 419-434-4560. mazzamuseum.org
group of animals called rodents with a story, activities and a craft. There may even THURSDAY be a special guest or two for you to meet. For ages Movie 3+, with-an adult. 10am 1pm. Family Wonder, 2017,&film Oakwood Nature Preserve , showing. 1:30pm. Birchard Public Library, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. 423 Croghan St., Fremont. hancockparks.com Free
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activitiesBook and create Perler Beads. Spring Sale with - Stack your shelves with a variety of Hancock genres from this large 6-7pm. Findlay County Public book sale. On Saturday, fill up your bag Library, 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free
13 Friday Baby & Me - Meet with the staff of Help Me Grow for socialization and education on child development. For children under 2. Free/members and children 1 and under, $5/children 2+, $7/adults. 9-10am. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 419-567-9616. cmfindlay.com
for $3. Bags will be provided. 10am-8pm Thursday, 10am-5pm Friday, 9am-1pm Saturday Saturday. Prices range from 25 cents to $3. Birchard Library, 423 Croghan St., Family Public Series: Kamikaze Fremont. birchard.lib.oh.us Fireflies419-334-7101. - Los Angeles duo, Rob Williams
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Art in the Park: Nature Fireflies. “Whether spinning gigantic metal Journaling - This workshop will explore cubes, juggling, stilt-walking, performing nature journaling techniques, from live and daring stunts, breathing fire, or breakmounted wildlife as well as fresh and coling into contortionist back-bends, their lected materials from the parks. Participants performances should bring a incite sketchawe bookand andlaughter drawingfor the whole7-8:30pm. family.” Kids $12, adults $15. supplies. Oakwood Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods 10am. Marathon Center forLn.Performing 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St.
419-423-2787. marathoncenterarts.org 17 FRIDAY Earth Day Crafts - Grades K-6 can Home Improvement & Garden create art using recycled crafts and Show - Get out of the house and into materials. Register phone. 1-3pm. the Spring time spiritbywith the Professional Birchard Public Library, 423 Croghan Re-modeler’s Organization, featuring 14St., Fremont. 419-334-7101. jumbo showcases, innovative manufacturer birchard.lib.oh.us Free workshops. products and professional
Through April 19. 4-8pm Friday, 10am8pm Saturday,Up 11am-4pm Sunday. $6/ My Grown & Me Art Class - Take adults, free/ages 12 family-friendly and under & active your children to this class military ID. SeaGate and getwith creative with art Convention projects. Cost Centre, Ave.and art supplies. includes401 lightJefferson lunch, juice toledo-seagate.com $40/two guests. 12-1:30pm.
Awakening Minds Arts, 515 S. Main St. 18 SATURDAY 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org
Bloomdale Spring Arts Kids DayShow at Rutherford & Crafts - Featuring B. a wide variHayes - Childrenitems up tofrom 12 years oldand ety of hand-crafted jewelry baked goods breast the cancer awareness are invited totoexplore crafts, art, and items and art, the craft show includes games at yard the Museum. $1/children, something for everyone. A Rutherford portion of pro$7.50/adults. 9am-5pm. B. ceeds Cancer Patient&Services. Hayesbenefit Presidential Library Museum,9am3pm. Bloomdale Community Center, SR 18 Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio. (just north of SR 613), Bloomdale.
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Natural Beauty: Nature Hike - Take Tuesday a nature hike to discover the natural beauty of the forest and to learn how important Teen Game - Play the fallen leavesNight and trees arethe as crazy the habitat for our furry to friends. 2pm. Riverbend game, Apples Apples in groups. Grades Recreation Area, Shelter 2, 16618 6-12. Snacks provided. 6-7pm. Township Rd. 208.Public 419-425-7275. Findlay-Hancock Library, hancockparks.com Free 206 Broadway. 419-422-1712.
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Log Cabin Series: The Log Cabin Church - Children will experience THURSDAY hands-on history fun in the authentic 19th century Crawford Log House with storytime 419 Day Join Courier and 106.3 by the hearth and The a variety of activities. The Foxstory in their celebration of Church 419. by Today’s is The Log Cabin GrabHoward. a t-shirt and goodie bagRegistration and enjoy Ellen For ages 6-10. required. 10am-noon. $15/members, free hot dogs and water. 11am-1pm. $20/nonmembers. Hancock Historical Millstream Plaza, 419 S. Main St. Museum, 422 W.1063thefox.com Sandusky St. 419-423419-424-7137. Free 4433. hancockhistoricalmuseum.org
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Friday Spring Constellations - Join Neil Stewart of the Millstream Astronomy Club Healthy Kids Day Kids of constelall ages for a presentation on the spring and theHe restwill of teach the family getyou together with lations. where can find the YMCA for family exciting activithem in the sky as wellfun, as some fascinating ties, healthyAfter snacks and prizes. 5-8pm. mythology. the presentation, there will be a viewing session with the club’s University of Findlay Koehler Center,telescopes, as Main long as conditions are 1000 N. St.viewing 419-422-4424. favorable. 8pm. Riverbend Recreation Area findlayymca.org Free Shelter 5, 16618 Township Rd. 208. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free
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Party for the Planet - Celebrate Earth Friends of Zoo the by Library Bookto their Day with the contributing Sale - Meet at all theday library specials recycling efforts andfor trying someon books. 9am-noon. Birchard cool activities to help you be Public a little Library, more 423 Croghan St., Fremont.$14/seniors, green. 10am. $17/adults, $12/children under 12, free/under Free 2 419-334-7101. birchard.lib.oh.us years old. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org
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Who Wants to be an Actor? - Take your little actors and actresses to the Museum for The Arts Partnership’s beginner acting class in the theater exhibit. 10:30am. Free/members and children 1 and under, $5/children 2+, $7/adults. 9-10am. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 419-567-9616. cmfindlay.com Pitch Hit & Run - Kids 7-14 years old can use their baseball/softball skills such as pitching in a strike zone, hitting with distance and accuracy, and running with speed in this competition. 10am-noon. The Marathon Diamonds, 3430 N. Main St. 419-424-7176. pitchhitrun.com Free
23 Monday Wee Ones: Clouds - Take your kids 3 years and under for a story, craft and other activities learning all about clouds. 10-11am and 1-2pm. Oakwoods Nature Preserve Discovery Center, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free
24 Tuesday Spring Try it Out Days - This clinic for beginner skaters ages 4 through adult, will go over basic skating skills while having fun with the Findlay Silver Blades FSC. Also on Thursday, April 26. 6-6:45pm. The Cube, 3430 N. Main St. 419-424-7176. findlaysilverblades.com Free
25 Wednesday Ice Skating Lessons - Get the family together for lessons on the ice. Includes skate rental. Register in advance. $40. 5:10-6pm. The Cube, 3430 N. Main St. 419-424-7176. findlayohio.com
26 THURSDAY Family Art Lab - Have fun making art with the family. This month, explore tissue paper arts and crafts. 6-7pm. Findlay-Hancock Public Library, 206 Broadway. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free
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Wordplay: Creative Writing Club - Every other Monday starting April 2. Kids aged 10 and up get together to practice their skills with word games and writing prompts. 4-5pm. Findlay-Hancock Public Library, 206 Broadway. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org
Tuesdays Lego Play - Caregivers and their elementary aged children and preschoolers get creative building with legos. 3-3:45pm. North Baltimore Public Library, 230 N. Main St., North Baltimore. 419-257-3621. nbpubliclibrary.org Free
Wednesdays
Open Gym for Little Ones - Preschool aged children and younger of all abilities engange in unstructured indoor play to enhance physical, emotional, and social development. 9-10:30am. Trinity Lutheran Church, 935 W. Bigelow Ave. 419-721-9087. trinityfindlay.org Free
Wednesdays & Fridays Baby Story Time - Join other families for this bi-weekly story time. 9:45-10:15am. Findlay-Hancock Public Library, 206 Broadway. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Little Tikes Play Date - Come to the library for educational games, toys and activities for children of all ages. Through April 13. 10:15amnoon. Findlay Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free
Friday Storytime - This monthly story time at the Museum will feature a craft to go along with the book. $5-$7. 11amnoon. Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 419-567-9616. cmfindlay.com
Children’s Book Week - Kick off the special week at the Museum with story time everyday. 10:30-11am. The Mazza Museum, 201 College St. 419-434-4560. mazzamuseum.org Free
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