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exceptional families

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healthy kids

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Sleeping Beauty

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Online NOVEMBER

Reassurance that the holidays do not have to be synonymous with stress.

As Thanksgiving approaches, what are you most thankful for this year?

We Are Family: Time Together Builds More Than Memories

How to make the most of bonding time with your loved ones.

How to Party Healthy this Season

Avoid putting on unwanted pounds this holiday season with Sandra Gordon’s advice. Easy on the eggnog!

Manners Magic: Holiday Etiquette for Tots, Teens, and In-Betweens

Restore peace and harmony at home over the holidays.

by Rose Roccisano Barto

Expanding Students’ Minds at the Children’s Museum

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Erin Poling on Findlay’s bright future

by Sarah Mayle

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I am thankful for healthy kids and modern medicine. My 2 year old spent most of the last year sick and not growing. Thankful for our family doctor, Dr. Leslie, for referring us to Nationwide Children’s hospital where he was quickly diagnosed with Celiac Disease.

With proper treatment my little guy is happy and growing again for the first time in a year!

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I am thankful for my 3 beautiful children, loving husband, family and friends and good health.

I feel very blessed.

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The first word out of your Scorpio child is �whozat� (who is that). They will pick up every rock to see what is under it. They take their toys apart to see how they are made. They are curious about the human body. Scorpios love magic and surprises. They are fascinated by learning and are excellent students. Mathematics can be their favorite subject. Give them microscopes and magnifying glasses and they are occupied for hours.

As the weather gets cooler they enjoy picking up leaves so they can see all of the different sizes and shapes. In November they may have difficulty concentrating so the parents need to be patient with them. A surprise birthday party delights the Scorpio child.

The key word is “surprise� to keep them happy. They may be a little obstinate when there is an eclipse in their sign on November 13.

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Intergenerational Turkey Feast

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very year during the week of Thanksgiving, dozens of children and their special friends gather together inside the Village Chapel at Birchaven Village Nursing Home to celebrate with food, friendship and fun. Marilyn’s Lifelong Educational Center, or Macklin Institute, is a daycare housed at Birchaven Village that serves children ages three months through preschool.

Every day, children who attend the daycare make trips down “Main Street” in the nursing home village, and visit their “grandfriends” (nursing home residents) to participate in group and one-on-one interactions and conversations. The traditional Thanksgiving Feast is one of several events throughout the year that the children, as well as their parents, are invited to take part in with the “grandfriends.” “We always have positive feedback from the grandfriends and the childrens’ parents,” said MLLEC Executive Director Tiffani Murray. “The social and emotional experience the intergenerational component adds beyond the typical quality early childhood program instills a sense of community and a natural understanding of diverse populations and individuals.”

For more information, visit www.birchaven.org.

New Path Provides a Safe Route The national Safe Routes To Schools program has brought its initiative to Findlay with the construction of a biking and walking path that will provide a safer way for students to get to Donnell Middle School from the West Park area. Safe Routes funded the project as part of their mission to allow students in kindergarten through eighth grade to travel safely to school.

The new path runs from Logan Avenue in Findlay to a sidewalk that leads to McPherson Avenue. Students then continue to Donnell School on regular sidewalks, ensuring more peace of mind for parents whose children are walking to school.

Findlay YMCA Feed-A-Child Program The Findlay Family YMCA is working with the Hancock County United Way’s Halt Hunger Initiative for the fifth consecutive year. The Feed-A-Child program provides six meals to students on Friday in a backpack to make sure they are getting full, easy to prepare meals over the weekend. Two new elementary schools, Jefferson and Chamberlin Hill, in the Findlay City school system, have been added to the program. They plan to extend their services to all elementary schools by the end of the school year.

For more information, www.visitdonnell.findlaycityschools.org.

Golden Apple Awards The Findlay Rotary Club recently announced its three finalists for the 2014 Golden Apple Award. Three current Findlay area or Hancock County elementary, middle and high school teachers are chosen annually to be recognized.

Robynn Drerup, of Jefferson Primary School, Leah Brant, of Donnell Middle School and Heather Murray, of Liberty Benton High School, will receive a golden apple along with a $2,500 prize to be used for the classroom. In order to be considered, teachers must have at least three years of experience, and spend most of their time in the classroom. Semi-finalists will be awarded with a $250 prize. Recognized semi-finalists are Audrey Stoffel, kindergarten teacher at Findlay’s Jefferson Primary School; Beth Nissen, a fifth-grade teacher at Bigelow Hill Intermediate; Tony England, a social studies teacher at LibertyBenton Middle School; Chad Mathewson, a social studies teacher at Glenwood Middle School; Maribeth Geaman, an English teacher at Findlay High School; and Audrey Van Hoose, a math teacher at Arlington High School.

For more information, contact Julie Finlay, Feed-AChild Coordinator at jfinlay@findlayymca.com.

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The Dressing Room Boutique Downtown Findlay welcomes a new women’s clothing boutique

By Jessica Kempf

In the late 1800s, a woman’s dressing room was a place she could go to relax and escape from the daily stresses of life. This image served as the inspiration for The Dressing Room Boutique, located in downtown Findlay next to Japan West and owned by Lori Moes Bowman. Bowman describes the women’s clothing boutique as “classic in style but with a twist.” The store’s target customer is age 30-60, but they also carry styles that appeal to younger women. Lori’s background includes a Fashion Design degree from Kent State and over 20 years of buying experience with corporations such as Mercantile Stores, Target, and Pearle Vision. When she decided to move back to Findlay to be closer to family and her hometown of Fostoria, her buying background and eye for fashion made for an easy decision to open a boutique. About her store, Bowman said, “I would describe it as big city style with a small town approach. We buy small amounts of great items and offer them at reasonable prices. We change our assortment often so you can find something new every time you visit and something you won’t see while walking down the street.”

Tuesday-Wednesday: 10am-6pm, Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm. 404 S. Main Street, Findlay. 419-422-7297.

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THE LINES TWEEN advice for parents with children 10-16

Arcadia Students Building a Humanoid Robot

Understanding robots and their growing impact in the world

Students ENGAGE with Community Causes

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Lending a helping hand always makes a difference

nstead of spending their free time playing video games and watching television, some young people in Hancock County choose to make a difference by volunteering.

The ENGAGE youth council—comprised of students in eighth grade through college—helps out with many community causes throughout the year. Members can be found sorting winter outerwear for the Coats for Christmas program and lending a hand with all aspects of running the Zach Morgan Memorial Soccer Tournament. Members also have the unique opportunity to evaluate local grants that impact young people.

The Findlay Hancock County Community Foundation recently transitioned the leadership of ENGAGE to the Findlay Family YMCA. Hannah Twining, the council’s adult coordinator, says ENGAGE is entirely youthdirected. “Students are constantly inundated with the demands of schools, sports, clubs, and more, and that can be stressful and exhausting,” she said.

“So my goal is to be the energy and encouragement they need to pursue the issues they care about and put their ideas and words into action. These students have great potential to make a positive change in their community.

And the sky is the limit.” -LW

The ENGAGE youth council meets the first Monday of the month at 6:30pm at the downtown branch of the Findlay YMCA. For more information, contact Twining at hetwining@gmail.com.

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He’ll stand 58 inches tall and his red eyes will light up. He’ll be able to move, laugh, talk and complete simple tasks. Meet Riley—a humanoid robot that students at the Arcadia School District are building thanks to a grant from the Findlay Hancock County Community Foundation.

“I saw the robot in a science magazine and thought it was awesome,” said Barb Tidd, a science teacher at Arcadia who is leading the project. “We forget how robots impact our everyday lives and many students will someday work with robots as ‘co-workers’ or they will design, build and program robots.”

Students in grades 7 through 12 will construct and program Riley during an academic assist period.

The challenging project will acquaint students with a TETRIX building system and LEGO Mindware software. Students will learn how to assemble parts, wire and insert circuits, solder electronic components, and work with advanced software. RPM Carbide Die —a local precision machining company—has offered to provide technical assistance.

Riley should be constructed by Christmas, says Tidd.

Students can then begin to program him for action and take him to school assemblies and neighboring school districts for demonstrations.

“Eventually we’d like to program him to complete a maze,” she says. “He is sure to be a favorite among the students and to demonstrate the educational progress at Arcadia schools. -LW

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wakening Minds Art invites you to make a difference in the lives of children and individuals with special needs. Their 4th Annual Art Auction raises funds for upcoming events, programming and scholarships, providing individuals with the chance to be successful with achievable goals. The live auction will be presented by Kris Gosche and live music

by Jesse D Owen. Awakening Minds Art specializes in working with special needs students who do not work well in group settings.

Saturday, November 8 from 6-11pm. 921 Interstate Dr., Findlay. $35 pre-sale includes appetizers. $40 at door. $400/Table of eight- includes prime seating, plated dinner and table service.

Tickets can be purchased at AMA, Coffee Amici or Hilton Garden Inn. www.awakeningmindsart.org

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healthy kids

Call a Timeout on Sports-Related Injuries

BVHS Patient Portal

Attention all football, wrestling and volleyball enthusiasts:

Making healthcare more accessible

Dr. Michael Stump will see you now.

By Kennedy Richards

Recognized in Thomson Reuter’s Top 100 Hospitals in the US for 2011, Blanchard Valley Hospital takes great pride in doing their best to serve their patients as well as their community.

In an effort to continuously better their establishment, Blanchard Valley has recently implemented the Blanchard Valley Health System Patient Portal.

As they say on their website, “All good things take time� and this is no exception, with bits and pieces of the system steadily becoming available.

The goal of this system is to provide patients and their families with controlled and private access to their personal health records and information online at any time and from almost any place. By developing this system, Blanchard Valley has avoided confusion, giving patients a one-stop system to not only access health records but to also:

• View and request appointments • Securely contact their physician • View and pay current medical bills • Review test results A patient of BVHS looking to create a Patient Portal account needs a medical record (obtained at any BVHS-owned medical practice), and an active email address. With these, all new patients at Blanchard Valley will have their accounts automatically set up for them.

In keeping with the times, the Patient Portal can be used from any computer with an internet connection, as well as on a smartphone, and, in order to ensure the utmost security, the portal has an automatic timeout after a 30-minute period of no activity.

For more information, visit www.bvhealthsystem.org/mypatientportal.

Free evaluations for sports-related injuries are available every Saturday from 8-9am at Julie A. Cole Rehab & Sports Medicine at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

The evaluation will include an approximately thirty-minute assessment by Dr. Stump to determine if further medical attention is needed.

Anyone under 18 should be accompanied by an adult.

1721 Medical Blvd., Suite B, Findlay.

419-425-3199. www.bvhealthsystem.org

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By Jessica Kempf

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder What it is: Lori Colchagoff is the director of disability services at the University of Findlay and provides advice to parents and families who may be dealing with AD/ HD in children. According to Learning Disabilities Online (www.ldonline.org), AD/HD is a neurodevelopmental disorder in which a person has difficulty sitting still, controlling his or her behavior, also called impulsivity, and paying attention.

What it looks like: There are three types of AD/HD.

Children with the inattentive type of AD/HD have difficulty paying attention, staying focused and following through. Children with the hyperactive-impulsive type of AD/HD are always on the go, have trouble sitting still, interrupt others, and have trouble waiting their turn. The combined type of AD/HD includes symptoms from both types listed above. While all children will show these symptoms from time to time, a child with AD/HD will do so on a constant and regular basis. They will exhibit these behaviors much more frequently than their peers.

What to do: “I encourage families to work with medical

Common disabilities and disorders and how to deal with the diagnosis Hearing a diagnosis that your child has a disability can feel overwhelming. Findlay Area Family talked to local experts about the most common disabilities seen in children, what they mean and how parents and loved ones can understand and accommodate special needs.

By Jessica Kempf

professionals, school personnel and mental health professionals to get a true diagnosis and support to understand the struggles a student may be having. Some children may need a medication regimen along with counseling and a treatment plan. Some children may just need counseling and support from school. If children are suffering academically I encourage families to start asking school personnel what support can be offered. Children with ADD/HD often get support with an IEP (individualized education plan) or with a 504 plan, which spells out the modifications and accommodations that will be needed for these students to have an opportunity to perform at the same level as their peers.”

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executive director of Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo

Down Syndrome What it is:

Rich Harris, executive director of the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo (DSAGT) describes Down syndrome as a genetic disorder that occurs during the development process of the embryo, in which a small amount of excess genetic material gets placed into Chromosome 21. Down syndrome is hereditary in approximately 1 percent of all instances. In the other 99 percent of cases, Down syndrome is completely random and the only known factor that increases the risk is the age of the mother at conception (over 35).

What it looks like: “It’s important to keep in mind that

each person born with Down syndrome is uniquely special in their own way, just like every other child. That being said, parents should expect longer than average periods for their child with Down syndrome to reach certain milestones in the development phases of their growth. Due to a lower muscle tone, some children with Down syndrome don’t learn to sit up, crawl, or walk at the same ages as their peers.

Many parents are still waiting for their child with DS to be potty trained at four, five, or six years old.

What to do:

Each child with Down syndrome should be assessed by a team of doctors, parents, teachers, and various other educators to compile an Individual Education Program (IEP) that makes the most sense for each child. Ultimately though, the decision for a fully inclusive educational environment is up to the parents.

Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo, P.O. Box 298, Sylvania. 419-536-4321. www.dsagt.org

Dr. Susan Pneuman

executive director at the Center for Autism and Dyslexia

Dyslexia What it is: Dyslexia is a brain-based causative developmental delay involving three parts of the brain that are not communicating the way that they should. It affects many aspects of the reading and writing process. The reading process never becomes automatic due to the brain synapses not working properly.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

What it looks like:

What it is: Dr. Susan Pneuman, the owner and executive director at the Center for Autism and Dyslexia in Findlay explains that Autism Spectrum Disorder is a range of complex neurodevelopmental disorders characterized by social impairments; communication difficulties; and restrictive, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior. A child’s experience varies greatly depending on where they fall on the spectrum.

What it looks like: Some signs of autism in infancy include a sudden loss of language or social skills. Babies may stop smiling, babbling and pointing. Young children with autism may become extremely preoccupied with one item to the exclusion of others. Typically, preschoolers and children with autism do not pick up on social cues and have difficulty making friends.

What to do: Early intervention is key for a child to reach their full potential. Parents will need to have a medical diagnosis from their doctor or pediatrician and an educational diagnosis in order to receive the best care and the services they need.

Help Me Grow of Hancock County is a great resource for infants and toddlers.

Parents and caregivers can contact Help Me Grow for an assessment. Preschoolers and older children will want to start with their pediatrician and/or school.

Center for Autism and Dyslexia, 7430 Timberstone Dr., Findlay 567-525-4487 www.centerforautismanddyslexia.com

Signs of dyslexia usually begin in preschool when a child may not recognize a play on words (which Dr. Seuss is famous for), have difficulty with rhyming or trouble understanding how letters are symbols to represent words.

Parents may see their child struggling to decode words and they will have trouble expressing themselves in writing. Dr. Pneuman describes the dyslexia experience as, “living in a foreign language all day long.�

What to do: A diagnosis of dyslexia involves testing of a child’s reading, language

and writing skills. If a diagnosis of dyslexia is confirmed, parents will need to be their child’s advocate. Schools are just starting to learn more about dyslexia and understand how to work with children who struggle with it. Parents often need to educate their child’s teacher year after year to be sure their child’s needs are met. Children with dyslexia often struggle with anxiety, but teacher and parent understanding can help prevent those feelings. An excellent resource for parents, teachers and anyone who may be dealing with dyslexia, is The International Dyslexia Association website, www.interdys.org.

A word of advice from Dr. Susan Pneuman:

“Parents must remember that a child’s autism or dyslexia is just a small part of who they are. Children are blessed with many gifts and a parent should capitalize on their child’s strengths because there will be many. Our culture is growing and changing and beginning to learn that those who fall above and below the bell curve are creative thinkers and individuals who can think outside the box. These are often our children with special needs.�

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Hearing Impairment

Andie Trail Ryley, M.Ed., is an

autism, behavior and educational consultant at Blanchard Valley Center Kristina M. Trout, doctor

Developmental Disabilities

of Audiology at Findlay Ear, Nose and Throat

What it is:

Hearing impairment is defined as a decrease in hearing, which can range from slight to profound. It can have an impact on speaking ability, reading and language ability, education, and everyday experiences.

What it looks like: Kristina M. Trout, a doctor of Audiology at Findlay Ear, Nose

and Throat, provides diagnostic and rehabilitative services to patients with hearing impairment and provides helpful information for families. She says some signs of hearing impairment in infants include not turning their head to a noise in the environment, and not babbling or saying words like “mama” or “dada” by one year.

In children, some signs include unclear speech, frequent ear infections, difficulty in school, social isolation, turning up the television and asking others to repeat themselves often.

What to do:

Parents should have the same expectations from hearing impaired children as they would from normal hearing children. Educational outcomes should be the same as long as they are able to get sound to the brain via hearing aids or a cochlear implant. Parents can expect more medical appointments such as annual hearing tests, possible speech therapy and maintenance of hearing devices. Parents are encouraged to read out loud to children and infants, sing songs, and talk about activities throughout the day. Find a support group or talk with other parents of hearing impaired children. Be sure their hearing aids are always working and be familiar with assistance that can be provided in an educational environment. Work with your child’s school to educate teachers and coaches, and remain positive.

Findlay Ear, Nose and Throat, 1110 W. Main Cross St., Findlay 419-424-1393. www.findlayent.com

What it is: Andie Trail Ryley, M.Ed., is an autism, behavior and educational con-

sultant at Blanchard Valley Center. She describes intellectual disabilities as one type of developmental delay used to outline limitations in mental functioning and skills along with behavior deficits, adversely affecting a child’s educational performance.

According to the Center for Disease Control, developmental delays are a group of conditions due to impairment in physical, learning, language, or behavior areas.

Typically these conditions start early in a person’s life and last a lifetime. Many different conditions belong in this group, including autism, spina bifida, intellectual disabilities and more.

What it looks like: Families will want to watch “developmental milestones,”

which provide a general estimate of what your child should be doing at an approximate age. Parents can go to Learn the Signs. Act Early.: www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/ actearly/index.html to find a list of milestones for babies and young children.

What to do: If your child is under the age of three, call Help me Grow for a

screening or to address specific concerns you may have. If your child is over age three, talk with their preschool teacher or contact your local public school system.

Parents should remember that getting help early is critical because the earlier the intervention starts, the better the outcome for the child and the family. Many times parents don’t share their concerns. It is always better to share concerns, make the referrals and be wrong than to miss opportunities for interventions.

Blanchard Valley Center, 1700 E. Sandusky St., Findlay 419-422-6387. www.blanchardvalley.org

What it is: Katherine Woodard is a speech pathologist for Blanchard Valley Health Katherine Woodard,

speech pathologist for Blanchard Valley Health System

Speech Impediments

System who provides information about speech impediments and stuttering in children. The term “speech impediment” is often used to refer to a disorder in which an individual has difficulty producing speech sounds to the point that it impacts the ability to be understood by others. Speech impediments include Apraxia of Speech, articulation disorders and phonemic disorders.

What it looks like: Stuttering refers to a speech disorder characterized by sound and

syllable repetitions, prolongations of sounds, and blocks (having the mouth positioned to make a sound with no sound actually being produced). There may also be physical signs of struggle including jaw tension, tapping hands and feet, eye blinking, and loss of eye contact.

What to do: When parents notice their child is more difficult to understand than other

children of the same age, they may wonder if a speech impediment is present. They should speak with their pediatrician, who may refer them to a speech-language pathologist. The speech-language pathologist can determine if the child’s errors may indicate a speech disorder and if there is a need for outpatient speech therapy. Having a child with a communication disorder may cause frustration for both the child and parents.

Particularly for a stuttering disorder, parents should give the child plenty of time to talk without rushing or finishing sentences for the child. It is important that parents remain calm and positive around the child.

Blanchard Valley Health System, 1900 S. Main St., Findlay 419-423-4500. www.bvhealthsystem.org

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is promoted and those with developmental disabilities are able to enjoy the likes of community integration.

Awakening Minds Art offers various programs designed for children and adults with special needs. Individuals can take part in artistic and/or athletic activities that help them succeed and achieve their goals. The staff at AMA is there to make sure that students get the help and attention they need. They also work with families and local schools to achieve therapy and IEP goals.

Blanchard Valley Health Systems

Blanchard Valley Center

Challenged Champions

515 S. Main St., Findlay 419-302-3892 www.awakeningmindsart.org

Our SPECIAL NEEDS DIRECTORY presents information on direct providers of services for developmental and various other disabilities in the Findlay area.

Where do you go to start an evaluation to assess special needs?

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f a parent or caregiver suspects a child may have a developmental disability, the key is not to wait, as early intervention will help them succeed. Parents with children younger than three years of age should seek out Help Me Grow, a program designed to ensure a healthy and productive start to school.

For children older than three years, discussing concerns with a pediatrician and teacher or principal will solidify a plan of action. Parents of homeschooled children should consult the principal from the school district they are living in for evaluation and resources as well as Blanchard Valley Center- Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Help Me Grow 419-423-8687

Blanchard Valley Center- Hancock County Board of Developmental Disabilities 419-422-6387

1700 E. Sandusky St., Findlay 419-422-6387 www.blanchardvalley.org

1900 S. Main St., Findlay 419-423-4500 www.bvhealthsystem.org

The non-profit, integrated regional health system offers numerous medical services geared toward individuals and families living with developmental disabilities including therapy, urgent care and educational classes.

11913 Road 6, Ottawa 419-456-3449 challengedchampions@yahoo.com

The Blanchard Valley Center provides support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Approximately 486 individuals benefit from their services, where independence

The mission of the Challenged Champions Equestrian Center is to support individuals with special needs, from early childhood through adulthood. Opportunities are provided through horseback

Special Education101

Glossary of special needs terms:

Annual Goals: Statement on your child’s IEP that describe what he or she are scheduled to accomplish in one year.

Assistive Technology Device: Equipment or product used to increase or maintain the capabilities of your child with a disability.

Behavior Intervention Plan: A plan to address a behavior, of your child, that is not school-appropriate.

Benchmark: A specific statement of what your child should know and be able to do at a specified time in the school year.

riding and other horse related activities that promote physical, emotional and mental development. Benefits of therapeutic horseback riding include increased core strength, fine motor skills, trunk control, hand eye coordination, increased self esteem, confidence, and improvement with speech and posture.

Help Me Grow

604 Lima Ave, Findlay 419-423-8687 www.ffchelpmegrow.org Help Me Grow Early intervention provides family-centered services for infants and toddlers to age three with a developmental delay, disability, or a medical condition likely to result in a delay or disability. They are designed to ensure Ohio’s children receive a healthy birth and the resources to warrant a healthy and productive start in life.

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Ohio Standards of Teacher/ student Ratio in Special Needs Classrooms: Maximum ratio for grades K-8 with cognitive and specific learning disabilities:

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Early Intervention Services (EIS): Service provided from birth through age two.

Evaluation Team: A child’s individualized education program (IEP) team and other qualified professionals considered necessary.

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Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA): A process that may include interviews, direct observations, and other evaluations of the student’s behavior.

Individualized Education Program: A written statement for your child that is developed, reviewed and and revised in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Paraprofessionals: Often referred to as an aide, a special-education worker who is not licensed to teach, but performs many duties both individually with students and organizationally in the classroom.

Procedural Safeguards: Procedures established in federal and state law and regulations that protect the rights of children with disabilities and their parents.

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special needs teacher has the opportunity to help children with disabilities achieve their highest potential and strive to succeed despite limitations. They have to exercise patience and understanding to maximize the potential of their students, making what they do fulfilling and integral to those students. The need for teachers in this field is growing due to the increasing numbers and high turn-over. Visit www.specialeducationguide.com/teacher-certification for more information on how to become a special needs educator.

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Kaitlin’s Cottage

1260 Ralston Ave., Defiance 419-783-4411 www.promedica.org/kaitlynscottage Kaitlin’s Cottage is a safe and nurturing country cottage getaway designed to provide short-term and overnight respite for individuals with cognitive and physical disabilities, and their families, located on the Defiance Regional Hospital Campus.

Parents of special needs children can more easily understand what another parent of a special needs child goes through. Parent2Parent is a support group for parents of special needs children with meetings the first Monday of every month for dinner, respite, and learning.

Special Kids Therapy

1700 East Sandusky Dr., Findlay 419-422-5607 www.specialkidstherapy.org

Millstream Career Center 1150 Broad Ave., Findlay 419-425-8277 www.millstreamcc.org

1700 E. Sandusky Street Findlay, OH 45840 419-422-6387 www.blanchardvalley.org

419-306-7428

Millstream’s Intervention Specialists work with students who have disabilities by implementing an Individualized Educational Planning (IEP) team to discuss the best program placement for the student using formal evaluations and assessment information. Their support services include assisting with study techniques, organization skills, communication, monitoring academic and social progress, and providing testing and instructional modifications.

Special Kids Therapy provides support, financial assistance, as well as programs and activities for families with children with special health care needs. They provide family scholarships that cover the cost of equipment or therapies and activities that are not funded by insurance or other agencies. Scholarships make it possible to improve the quality of life of the entire family.

trum and gives them access to peers and a curriculum that caters to their individual strengths and weaknesses. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their child’s development. They maintain high quality services with small teacher to student ratios, giving students the attention they need.

United Way of Hancock County 245 Stanford Pkwy, Findlay 419-423-1432 www.liveunitedhancockcounty.org

The United Way of Hancock County works to provide safety net services to meet crises needs while creating longterm solutions in education, income and health. Their mission is to help ensure good health and well-being for more productive lives. They work with Challenged Champions Equestrian Center, Century Health and The Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio to improves the lives of those with special needs.

The Center for Autism & Dyslexia 7430 Timberstone Dr., Findlay 567-525-4487 www.centerforautismanddyslexia.com

The Center for Autism & Dyslexia provides a unique program for each child and their family. It serves as a safe environment for children on the spec-

Findlay Location 7430 Timberstone Drive., SuiteJ Findlay, Ohio 45840 Ph: 567-525-4487

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SERVICES • Applied Behavior Analysis • Direct Instruction • Social Skills Training • 1:2 teacher:student ratio • Dyslexia Friendly Classroom • Orton-Gillingham Approach

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Expanding Students’ Minds at the Children’s Museum Erin Poling on Findlay’s bright future

By Sarah Mayle

Sleeping Beauty

The deal with teenagers and sleeping in

By Rose Roccisano Barto

When my oldest was a baby, she was an early riser.

The second the sunshine streamed through the curtains, she was awake.

She wasn’t content to sit there gurgling happily until I wandered into her room to get her ready. No, she was ready now. So that started my life of earlyrising, if nothing more than to let my husband get another couple hours of sleep before work.

That’s right. This angelic child was taking on the day between 4:30 and 5am. That summer I started taking her for long stroller rides instead, until it dawned on me – literally, at dawn – that I was training her to be up that early.

Gradually, she reset her body clock to a more reasonable 6am.

Then she became a teenager. Suddenly my light sleeper turned into someone who could sleep through thunderstorms, trains and her sister’s alarm clock. She was staying up later, but it was also obvious she needed to sleep later, too.

Some researchers agree that teens, as a whole, need more sleep. More importantly, they need to wake up later.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), middle and high school students shouldn’t be required to start school before 8:30 in the morning. It’s a suggestion that could help prevent the widespread sleep deprivation that’s becoming the norm among American kids.

According to the National Sleep Foundation, most teens between the ages of 15 and 17 regularly sleep fewer than seven hours a night. Doctors, however, agree adolescents need more sleep. And, over the past several years, many researchers have linked sleep deprivation to bad grades, poor health, and car crashes.

Teens are apparently developmentally driven to stay up later and sleep in later, but thanks to the 7:25am. first bell that is nearly impossible to do. High school drop-off can resemble “The Walking Dead” with backpacks. Just try waking teenagers up early on days they know they can sleep in. You might see them at the crack of noon.

I’m all for more sleep – most parents will agree they themselves need more.

I’m not sure having a later start time is realistic. A later start time will just push back all curricular activities – no coach or instructor alive is going to end practice an hour early if they can help it. Teachers are also not going to assign less homework because the day ends later. When your child gets home from a practice at 6pm. instead of 5pm. and then still has dinner and homework, it becomes an imposition on whatever family time is left. Teens who now try to be in bed by 10 or 11pm. will then stay up well past midnight trying to fit it all in – creating the opposite effect of what a later start time is trying to accomplish.

There is also a real-world component. In college there is no shortage of 8am classes, and you can’t avoid all of them if you hope to graduate. While many jobs have traditional start times, others involve shift work that can start at 6am. and include unpredictable hours that can vary in the same week.

The world, unfortunately, is a cruel place.

So when my teen now grumbles in the wee hours, I try to show some compassion. Instead of a stroller ride and a Barney show, she has to get in a van to start an eight hour work day followed by a couple hours more of rehearsals and homework. And I won’t complain if her idea of the perfect school vacation is sleeping in.

What kind of an opportunity do you think this is for Findlay?

I think it’s an amazing growth opportunity for the companies and families here.

It also fills a void.

I know from experience it’s pretty hard to drive to Toledo for something like this with a toddler who needs a nap everyday.

What have you enjoyed Poling is sitting in the Mutchler and Lewis play dental office seeing take at The Children's Museum place most at As executive director of The Children’s the museum?

Museum of Findlay, Erin Poling has been The community volunteers and sponinspired by the community’s support of sor support have been amazing. And I love the fledgling organization – and she sees seeing parents and grandparents interact a bright future of growth ahead. with the kids, in almost a forced, differPoling, a Findlay resident, was a mem- ent kind of interaction (with the hands-on ber of the Children’s Museum’s board activities). It’s just so different than anyof directors which unanimously voted thing you could be doing in your living her into her current post. The museum, room. I hate to say it this way, but when located inside the Findlay Village Mall, kids leave crying because they don’t want opened in July 2014. It offers a number of to leave, you know it’s a success. community-sponsored, hands-on exhibits Do you have a favorite moment that for kids to explore under the categories of you’ve witnessed while working here? the arts, engineering, mathematics, preThere is a boy in one of our families tend play, science, technology, infant and who comes in regularly who falls on the toddler, and a traveling exhibit. autism spectrum. When they brought him Poling and her husband, Scott, are ex- in for the first time he just lit up. He was pecting identical twin boys in December playing and talking to the other kids here and have a 5-year-old daughter, Darby. and interacting, which is something they Before the museum, Poling worked as said he doesn’t normally do. It was pretty adult services director for Blanchard Val- impressive, and it helps you to know that ley Industries through the Hancock Coun- the environment in here is working right. ty Board of Developmental Disabilities.

She is a Findlay High School and Miami What do you see in the future for the museum?

University (of Ohio) graduate.

The initial plan has been to have the What made you interested in this museum here for about two years and position and the Children’s Museum? treat it like a study. If the community is reMy mom is a real estate agent in town ceptive and the museum is able to sustain and she has often told me that one of the itself, we’d love to find a space downtown top questions she gets is “What is there where we can expand and partner with to do with kids in Findlay?” I went on the Historical Museum, the Performing a vacation to Hilton Head with my par- Arts Center, Awakening Minds Art and ents and we saw a teeny tiny interactive other places there. Once we find a space, children’s museum and thought, “Why we will launch a capital campaign to raise couldn’t Findlay have one like this?” I funds and make it happen. then ended up meeting Jim and Nikki Bonomo, founders of the museum, at a Children’s Museum of Findlay, mutual daycare and they offered me a 1800 Tiffin Ave #201, Findlay. 567-250-9616. board position, so I was happy to take it, facebook.com/ChildrensMuseumofFindlay and now, here I am.

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Jack and Jin’s Thai Restaurant Mango Paradise, Pad Thai noodles and egg rolls

By Sarah Mayle

Jack and Jin’s Thai Restaurant

Noise level Quiet and relaxing

Bathroom amenities Clean and adequate High Chairs Yes

Got Milk No, but flavored sweet Thai iced tea, water and lemonade are available

1406 N. Main St., Findlay 419-427-2526 Monday-Thursday 11am-8:30pm Friday: 11am-9pm Saturday: Noon-9pm Sunday: Noon-6pm Find them on Facebook Carryout and catering available with delivery available for orders of $30 or more. Lunch menu available.

Kid’s menu? No, but accommodating for kids Anything healthy for the kids?

Yes, overall healthy menu with vegetables, fruit, noodles and rice

Food allergy concerns? Happy to work with the customer. Can add or take out anything necessary.

Jack and Jin’s, a Thai restaurant in Findlay, has been serving customers for about five years and is owned by Champhen Baker and her son and daughter, Jack and Jin Srihakhot. Jin said they use the freshest of ingredients in recipes that have been passed down in the family for generations.

They pride themselves on the balance, detail and variety of their recipes.

The restaurant’s menu abounds with choices under the categories of appetizers, salads, soups, noodles, Thai curry, stir fry, Thai fried rice, house specialties, and dessert. They also serve alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, including Thai iced tea and Thai coffee.

For the love of egg rolls For an appetizer, my husband and two children ordered three servings of egg rolls.

We have come to find that we all love egg rolls, even my 6-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son, so it was important to have them in abundance. There were two egg rolls in an order with a sweet, delicious sauce, crispy outside and crunchy inside.

We devoured them quickly.

There is not a kids menu at Jack and Jin’s, but they were able to work with us for our 6-year-old. We ordered cooked chicken with raw snow peas and white rice and she was happy with her meal and even told Jin as much, especially the rice.

I was proud of my nine-year-old son, who ordered the Pad Thai noodles, straight off the menu. The dish consisted of pan fried noodles with chicken, eggs, onions, bean sprouts and peanuts. He loved the chicken and picked every last bit out of the noodles. He also tasted the rest of his meal, but was not quite ready for it. (I tasted it and liked the rich flavor of the noodles.)

Welcome to Mango Paradise Perusing the menu at Jack and Jin’s, I could look no further after spying House Specialty, “Mango Paradise.” With a name like that, I figured it had to be something special.

The stir-fried shrimp and chicken with mango and vegetables in a brown sauce left an impression, being both distinct and delicious. The vegetables – bell peppers, mushrooms and carrots – were cooked to perfection, still crunchy, but soft enough to melt in your mouth. The mango added an unusual and pleasant sweet flavor atop the saucy vegetables and meat. Served with a plate of white rice, it was wonderful.

My husband ordered the sweet and sour stir fry with medium spiciness. At Jack and Jin’s, you can order your entree at the level of spiciness that suits your taste. He was pleased with his meal and noted the way the vegetables were cooked “just right.”

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With a menu so vast, I will definitely revisit Jack and Jin’s. I especially want to try the Pumpkin Curry, Papaya Salad, Vegetable Tempura appetizer (deep fried veggies with sweet sauce), and the Tilapia Fried rice. There are so many entrees to choose from!

I was so full by the end of my meal that I wasn’t able to try any desserts. (The next day I even had a full lunch with my leftovers.) But when I go back, I’ve got my eye on the Mango Sticky Rice or Sweet Pumpkin. Which should I try first?

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Race toward Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 27 Thanksgiving is a day to spend with family, friends and to enjoy delicious food. This year, start the day off with a refreshing outside run, along a scenic flat course. The Turkey Trot includes a Kiddie Fun Run and Men’s and Women’s division runs, with groups for all ages. Come dressed as a turkey, or maybe just in bright colors and walk, run or crawl. However you want to participate, race your way into the holiday weekend. Registration required. Registration begins at 8am, race starts at 9am. $25/ early registration before November 21, $30/after November 21. St. Michael Church East Auditorium, 750 Bright Rd. 419-424-9948. wrchancock.org —MLR

1 SATURDAY Annual Family Magic and Hypnotist Show - The evening will feature magicians from Dayton, Ohio as well as the N.O.M.A. magician of the year.

7:15-9:30pm. $5/advance, $6/at door, $15 or $16/Entire family at the door.

Hancock County Agency on Aging, E. Melrose Ave. 419-306-4569. billgladwelllive.com 4th Annual Pumpkin Run/Walk Pumpkin Run - If you beat the pumpkin you get your money back! 10am-1pm. $20. Riverside Park, 219 McManness Ave. 419-422-3313. visitfindlay.com Sacred Hearts Holiday Show - The show will be feature vendors, raffles/giveaways and more. There will be a supervised craft room for children. 10am. $5 for supervised craft room for children. Sacred Heart School, 550 Smith Rd., Fremont.

Jumping Pumpkins - Watch as some of your favorite zoo animals discover that the Great Pumpkin has paid a visit to their habitat. Introducing new items such as pumpkins into animals’ habitats is a great form of animal enrichment, which is a key component to the Zoo’s commitment to excellence in animal care. 10am. Zoo admission. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

2 SUNDAY Black Swamp Wood Carvers 30th Annual Show - The show will display a variety of wood carving techniques and wooden figures of all sorts. Their work has been featured in exhibitions at the Toledo Museum of Art, the Black Swamp Arts Festival, Sauder’s Woodcarving Show and other exhibitions. 10am-4pm. $1.

St. Clement Community Center, 2990 Tremainsville Rd., Toledo. 419-473-8782. stclementparish-toledo.org Funday Sunday Ahoy Matey Features activities, games and story time around a different theme each month.

November’s theme is Ahoy Matey. 1:303:30pm. Mazza Museum, 1000 N. Main St. 419-434-4560. mazzamuseum.org Free ImaginOcean - A magical undersea blacklight puppet show for kids of all ages.

4pm. Prices vary. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St., Toledo. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

3 MONDAY Discovery Story: Foxes - Come to the park for a story, craft and activities to learn all about foxes. For ages 3-6 with an adult.

10am-1pm. Oakwood Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

4 TUESDAY National Chemistry Week - This year’s theme, The Sweet Side of ChemistryCandy. Students enjoy hands-on demonstrations as they learn the wonders of science by showcasing the chemistry in candy and confections. 10am. $10. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way, Toledo.

419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org Teen Movie Night - Come to the library and watch teen friendly movies. Grades 5-12 with a parent permission form on file.

Popcorn is provided, teens are asked to bring their own drinks. Please call for film titles. 5:30-8pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

7 FRIDAY ArtWalk - First Federal Bank’s ArtWalk is your chance to experience the amazing art, shopping and dining featured in the heart of the community. 5-9pm. Downtown Findlay. visitfindlay.com Free

8 SATURDAY Veteran’s Day Program - Come and enjoy Veteran’s Day activities at the

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Children’s Museum of Findlay. Veterans and their children or grandchildren receive free admission. Children’s Museum of Findlay at Findlay Village Mall, 1800 Tiffin Ave. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com 60th Annual St. Michael’s Rosary Altar Christmas Bazaar - Shop homemade baked goods and handcrafted gifts, eat homemade food and enjoy live music, kids’ activities and pictures with Santa.

9am-3pm. St. Michael’s School, 750 Bright Rd. 419-722-4499 Free Awakening Minds Art 4th Annual Art Auction - The Art Auction is AMA’s main event of the year to raise funds for scholarship opportunities and upcoming programming. See pg. 8. 6-11pm. Findlay Hilton Garden Inn. 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org

9 SUNDAY A Sewing Bee - Join The McKinnis family and friends as they sew the family’s clothing and demonstrate how clothing was cut out and constructed. 1:30-4:30pm.

Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Route 224. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free Honoring Our Heroes: Veteran’s Day Reception - Learn about Hancock County’s legacy of military service as we honor veterans and active duty military personnel with free admission. View the new exhibit “Women At War.” Refreshments provided. General admission, Free/military personnel and Veterans. 1-4pm. Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky St. 419-423-4433. hancockhistoricalmuseum.org

10 MONDAY Author Event: The Opposite of Loneliness - Hear excerpts from the The New York Times bestselling book “The Opposite of Loneliness.” The book is a collection of excerpts from Marina Keegan, a Yale University graduate. Her parents will be in attendance. 7pm. The Winebrenner Theological Seminary at the University of Findlay, 950 N. Main St. 419-434-4200. theoppositeofloneliness.com Free

12 WEDNESDAY Sensory Friendly Family Storytime Provides inclusive, interactive programming for children with sensory integration issues and a caregiver. For ages 4-8. 6:30-7pm.

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

14 FRIDAY Lights Before Christmas - Thousands of lights illuminate the walkways and the animals, creating a unique experience for zoo-goers. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. Through January 4. Sunday-Thursday, 3-8pm; Friday and Saturday, 3-9pm. $13/adults, $10/seniors aged 60+, $10/children ages 2-11, free/under age 2. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org Night Skies of Late Fall - Families will enjoy a brief introduction inside the Discovery Center, followed by a Planetarium Show. Participants are required to sit on the floor, so feel free to bring a pillow to sit on. Inquire about handicap accessibility. Registration required. 7-8pm.

Oakwood Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

15 SATURDAY Leonid Meteor Shower - November is when the Leonid meteor shower can be viewed best. Susan Nims of the Millstream Astronomy Club will present the How, When, and the Where, as well as the differences between the Leonid and other meteor showers, and their relation to their comets. 6pm. Riverbend Recreation Area, Shelter 5, 16618 Township Rd. 208.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free The Blade’s Holiday Parade - The whole family will have fun watching the downtown holiday parade beginning at 10am complete with floats and clowns.

Downtown Toledo. Free Holiday Celebration at Imagination Station - Visit Imagination Station for fun science-related festivities like the science museum and taking a photo with Santa Claus. Noon-5pm. General admission.

Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org Kids in the Park: Apples to Nuts Hike - Prepare for a hike in the woods to search for those little critters who are storing up all the nuts they can before winter comes. 1-3pm. Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Route 224.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

18 MONDAY Tween Night - These fun, monthly events will be interactive and a great way to enjoy the library. November’s tween night activity will be a mustache bash. For 3-6th graders. 6-7pm. Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

19 TUESDAY Nature Journaling Workshop - This program will explore nature journaling techniques including observation skills, sketching, painting and writing. For teens and adults of all skill levels. Participants should bring their own sketch book and drawing supplies. 7-8:30pm. Oakwood Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

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22 SATURDAY Bowling Green Community Holiday Parade - Come watch the Bowling Green Community’s annual holiday parade.

This year’s theme is beach holiday. 10am.

Downtown Bowling Green. bgchamber.net Free Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol - Over the course of two hours, Brent Alan Burington brings every character to life before your eyes. This is a great holiday treat for the entire family. For children ages 5 +. Registration required. 7pm. $7. Riverbend Recreation Area, Brugeman Lodge, 16618 Township Rd. 208.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com

24 MONDAY Wee Ones: Harvest - This program includes a story about Harvest, a craft, and activities. It is recommended for children 3 years old and under, with an adult companion. Other aged siblings welcome. 10am & 1pm. Oakwood Nature Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Ln. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

25 TUESDAY Make a Gingerbread Style House Children can come to the library to make a gingerbread style house. 5-7:30pm. TiffinSeneca Public Library, 77 Jefferson St., Tiffin. 419-447-3751. tiffinsenecalibrary.org Free

28 FRIDAY Ballet Theatre of Toledo: The Nutcracker - This magical production will include performances by the Ballet Theatre of Toledo accompanied by Toledo’s Masterworks Chorale. For all ages. 2pm. $20, $29, $39. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com Family Holiday Movie Series - Come to the library to watch the movie Planes Fire and Rescue. 1:30-3:30pm.

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

29 SATURDAY Holiday Lantern Tour - Experience the holiday customs and celebrations of the 1900s and hear stories about Christmas past and the history of Northwest Ohio.

Tours last roughly 90 minutes and will be repeated every half hour from 4-8:30pm.

Registration required. Members: $10/adults, $6/children; nonmembers: $12/adults, $7/children (3 and up).

Sauder Village, 22611 Ohio 2, Archibold.

419-446-2541. saudervillage.org

Homespun Howlidays Craft Fair and Bake Sale - Enjoy crafters, vendors, raffles, door prizes and more. 10am4pm. Junior Fair Building, Wood County Fairgrounds, Poe and Haskins Rd., Bowling Green. 419-494-3100. Free

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Holiday Lights Parade - The parade will feature 50 lighted floats, heading east and ending at the Maumee Indoor Theater.

The Maumee Uptown Business Association (MUBA) provides coloring books for the kids who visit with Santa at the Maumee Indoor Theater following the parade. The uptown businesses are competing in a store front decorating contest to help celebrate the season. 5:30pm. Uptown Maumee. maumeeuptown.com Free

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Daily Animal Demonstrations, Experience flight and bird demonstrations and enrichment throughout the zoo. Through November 1. 11:30am. Free with zoo admission. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way, Toledo. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org Storytime, Come to the library for stories, songs and a craft. 10:30-11:30am.

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays Painting Class, Individuals of all ages and abilities will enjoy making beautiful paintings. No registration required.

10-11am & 5-6pm. $10/ $5 for additional siblings. Awakening Minds Art, 515 S. Main St. 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org

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

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