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Volume 9 • Issue 4 April 2019

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The BubbleBum booster seat is a cost-effective, portable, lightweight inflatable car booster seat for children ages 4-11.

It easily deflates and folds flat making it perfect for holidays, rental cars, taxis, coach journeys, school trips, carpooling or just for everyday outings. This month’s winner will receive a BubbleBum inflatable booster seat valued at $29.99.

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Shop for treasures and a cause. Ten Thousand Villages in Bluffton was the first fair trade store to open in the U.S. Every item is handcrafted in another country by makers who earn a fair, living wage and have safe working conditions.

We love the shop’s collection of brass jewelry created by artisans in Cambodia from the bomb casings left over from decades of war.

The Khmer word for “peace” is carved into the earrings pictured here.

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JK Juices JK Juices is owned by two sisters who specialize in cold pressed, organic, unpasteurized juice drinks. The shop’s specialties for this spring are celery juice and Snap. Celery juice, naturally infused with beneficial minerals, is the latest rage among the health conscious. You get the best benefit if you consume it in the morning on an empty stomach. Snap is made from apple, lemon and ginger and tastes like a “lemon drop.”

117 E. Crawford St., 567-294-4498, jkjuices.com, “JK Juices” on Facebook

Garden Central Brighten up your indoor space with baby succulents. These tiny plants continue to grow in popularity. Cute and relatively easy to care for, tuck them in pots, terrariums and fairy gardens. All they need is a sunny window and occasional water.

Check out Garden Central for a large selection of baby succulents in all shapes, sizes and colors.

430 E. Main Cross St., 419-425-2965, gardencentralfindlay.com, “Garden Central” on Facebook

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Book ReViews Stock up on bargain books at Book ReViews in downtown Bluffton. This used book store has a wide variety of genres from mysteries to romances, biographies to Westerns.

Whether you’re looking for New York Times best sellers or something more obscure, you won’t be disappointed. The store also has a large selection of children and teen books.

It’s never too early to start your summer reading list!

123 S. Main Street, Bluffton, 419-358-6999, thrift.mcc.org/shops/bluffton-book-shop, “Book Reviews Bluffton” on Facebook

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Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau Offers Local Grants Findlay Receives Grant to Prevent Childhood Obesity The city of Findlay received a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the American Beverage Foundation for the prevention of childhood obesity by getting local kids active. It will be used to increase access to physical activity for children om Findlay and expanding the existing Keep Active, Keep Healthy program throughout the year, not just during the summer.

Funds from the grant would be used on equipment for more activities, instructors, space rental, transportation and equipment or exercise items children can use at home. Additionally, it will be used for prizes or gifts to promote participation in the program as well as increased marketing to reach more families.

Possible programs being considered, according to a city press release, include ice skating lessons as ice bowling at the Cube as well as gym activities like pinball (a type of indoor baseball), kickball, racquetball, wallyball and yoga.

The City of Findlay was eligible for the grant through former mayor Lydia Mihalik’s involvement with the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Bigelow Hill Starts Food Pantry

The Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau is offering grant programs in 2019 to support local events. Current programs include The Community Connect Program and Co Op Advertising Grant.

The Community Connect Program: No matching funds necessary, up to $500. Special consideration will be given to rural events taking place outside of the City of Findlay. Funds must be used for marketing and advertising costs, and applications are due 30 days before the date of the event.

The Co Op Advertising Grant: A 50% matching grant, up to $3,000. Funds must be used for advertising and promotion costs, and applications are due 60 days before the date of the event.

A new feature that was added this year is the ability to create an account on VisitFindlay.com to save grant information year-to-year, making the process easier and faster – especially for repeat applicants. Accounts can also be used to add events to the VisitFindlay.com calendar, making the process more efficient.

In 2018, more than $150,000 was awarded by the CVB to support community events including sports tournaments and races, agricultural programs, festivals, conferences, cultural and heritage programming and performing arts. Beyond grant dollars, the CVB has many free resources available for those planning events, working on travel & tourism-related projects.

For detailed information about the grant programs, or to obtain a copy of the applications, go to VisitFindlay.com and click on the menu for “Meeting and Partner Resources.” Call the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 419-422-3315, or email info@VisitFindlay.com.

Bigelow Hill Intermediate School has started a food pantry to serve families in the Findlay’s north end. The school’s 4th and 5th graders are in charge of stocking and caring for the pantry. The students, with the help of the Bigelow Hill family, came together to make the community food pantry a reality. The pantry is currently on the bottom shelf of the Little Free Library located in front of the school at 300 Hillcrest Ave., will become a cupboard pantry in the future. Families are welcome to take any food items or other supplies they may need.

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Law Enforcement and Schools Connected by Website Our local law enforcement can now let schools know when children have had a traumatic experience at home. Using a new website (hancockhandlewithcare. org), local law enforcement officers can let schools know when children have had a traumatic experience at home. Findlay police officers and Hancock County sheriff’s deputies can submit a brief report, which can be viewed by Findlay City Schools and the Hancock County Educational Service Center.

Depending on where a child lives and attends school, an FCS or an ESC employee will alert the appropriate principal about the student’s situation. If a law enforcement officer is called to a home they can simply go on the website and fill in information about the incident rather than having to make phone calls.

The website also includes public information about child abuse, human trafficking and parental drug use.

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ReStore Opens at New Location

Convenient access and improved lighting are a few perks of Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County’s new ReStore location at 1200 Commerce Parkway. “We’re calling it a home of our own,” said Wendy McCormick, Habitat for Humanity’s executive director. “It’s been a big blessing.”

Previously, located in a rented retail space on Tiffin Avenue, Habitat purchased the new building on Commerce Parkway for a discounted price and completed extensive renovations to offer more space, better lighting, ample parking and convenient access. “People can pull their vehicle right up to the back of the building for drop-off and pick-up,” said McCormick.

ReStore offers free donation pick-up and accepts and stocks a range of items.

New items are added to the store daily. “We’re providing a way to recycle, reuse and keep materials out of the landfill, while also supporting Habitat’s mission,” said McCormick. ReStore is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm. -LWP

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Eighth Grade The Movie Offers Valuable Insights for Parents Parents of tweens, add it to your watch list

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Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 1200 Commerce Parkway, 419-429-1400, habitatfindlay.org/restore, “Habitat for Humanity ReStore Findlay” on Facebook

Rieck’s Frame Shop Carries on Legacy

Rieck’s Gallery, a fixture in Findlay for over 100 years, closed in late 2018, but the legacy is carried on by Cindy VanderVlucht, who worked as a custom framer at Rieck’s Gallery for 15 years. With 30 years experience in conservation framing, and the blessing of the Rieck’s Gallery owners, Cindy has opened her own business, Rieck’s Frame Shop on North Main Street in Findlay, with the idea that the Rieck’s name will convey to customers that the expertise of Rieck’s Gallery continues.

Cindy’s training in conservation framing ensures that the artwork or valuables that she frames will be displayed beautifully while also maintaining their original condition, using acid free material and UV protective glass. Cindy takes an individual approach to each project and says she loves framing unusual things because it “takes design and thought.”

A grand opening will be held later this spring after the building’s exterior is updated.

Rieck’s Frame Shop is open Tuesday-Friday from 10am-2pm, as well as by appointment. Contact Cindy for an appointment at 419-348-6335. -AD Rieck’s Frame Shop, 2321 N. Main St., 419-348-6335, “Rieck’s Frame Shop” on Facebook

Lauck Auto is All About Community

Owner Kyle Lauck opened Lauck Auto on Blanchard Street in Findlay earlier this year with a vision to run a communityminded business. Doing just that, he serves veterans, addicts and other community members in need.

Lauck, an Army Reserve veteran, served our country from 2009 to 2014. Originally from North Baltimore, Lauck is committed to using his business to give back. To date, he has parterned with the Findlay City Mission, offers free vehicle inspection to any City Mission resident and is working with Veterans Services and Christian Clearing House.

Lauck services engines as small as lawnmowers and as large as semis and offers mobile services and will pick up and drop off with no additional fee. With competitive hourly rates and a passion for community, Lauck Auto is a welcome addition.

Monday-Friday from 8am-12pm. -AD Lauck Auto, 1020 Blanchard Avenue, 419-788-6646, “Lauck Auto LLC.” on Facebook.

Available for rental in the Nearly New Section at Family Video locations in Findlay

Eighth Grade, written and directed by Bo Burnham, released in theatres in August 2018, but it may have slipped past your moviegoing radar. Now streaming on a variety of platforms, Burnam’s first feature film is must-see viewing for parents of children, who are in, or nearing, their tween-age years.

Most of us wouldn’t choose to relive our middle school lives, but this production affords viewers a vicarious revisit to the many trials and triumphs of those times. Main character, Kayla Day, portrayed

by Golden Globe nominee Elsie Fisher, teetering on the verge of high school, must first get through her final week of eighth grade. The emotions she experiences deliver a bout of déjà vu. Eighth Grade also introduces the unique issues of adolescence in a digital age, unfamiliar territory for most viewers over 30.

What do you remember about eighth grade?

Kayla’s days are an eclectic mix of Snapchat, Spongebob and school shooting drills. She struggles with identity issues in a world that allows her to shift from being seen as the quietest in her class to the more bubbly and confident personality she exudes when making videos for her YouTube channel. Enter the rather confused head of her

single-parent household, Mark Day, played convincingly by actor Josh Hamilton. Parental viewers will both relate to, and root for, this dad who tries again and again to connect with his child who is becoming a bit of a stranger. From initiating conversations which get one word responses, to attempting to widen his daughter’s social circle, skills, that are novice at best, are no match to the new parenting challenges he faces.

With the tagline, “Based on the most awkward year of your life” and an R-rating, Eighth Grade addresses highly sensitive topics including being pressured sexually. Kayla’s rapid movement from “innocent” about sexual specifics to “ill-informed,” through a Google search may lead parents to be more diligent about monitoring their child’s laptop.

Caring for young people Viewing Eighth Grade with likeminded adults can spark conversations and better parenting. Whether watched by co-workers at a school, volunteers for a non-profit or neighborhood parents, this film stirs uncomfortable emotions from a safe distance. Discussing what is, and what is not, realistic in the movie can lead to empathy and increased connection to community youth.

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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILIES for parents of children with special needs

Kan Du Artists’ New Projects Expanded offerings on Amazon

by Laurie Wurth Pressel

The artists at Kan Du Studio are expanding their offerings. While the studio’s iconic stars continue to be popular, graphic t-shirts and cell phone PopSockets (available on Amazon),scarves, rugs and dog leashes are all in the works.

“We’re always looking for ways to grow and to do something different,” said Mike Chiarelli, CEO of the Kan Du Group.

The studio’s partnership with Amazon provides an exciting opportunity for Kan Du artists to sell their artwork to a broader audience. About 10 artists work with instructor B.J. DeLong to create a variety of one-of-a-kind graphic designs through Merch by Amazon, a print-ondemand platform. Customers can order these designs printed on t-shirts and PopSockets through Amazon’s website.

Artists receive the proceeds from their sales. “I was impressed with how many shirts they sold over the holiday season,”

said Chiarelli. “The artists are constantly working on new designs and tracking which designs are most popular.”

Trying new things Kan Du Studio artists are also experimenting with looms to make scarves and potholders. “We have ordered a big loom that will enable the artists to create larger items like rugs,” said Chiarelli.

Looking ahead to summer, the Kan Du Studio will have a presence at the Hancock County Farmer’s Market, and artists are brainstorming new items— like dog leashes— to sell at the booth.

Kan Du’s mission is to “promote the independence, community integration and employability of adults with developmental disability,” explains Chiarelli.

“Our (artists) want everything we want in life, and it’s our goal to provide that.”

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Findlay Area Family is here to help! From library story times to local events to special holiday happenings, our online calendar offers everything you need to stay active this summer. For stories and ideas straight to your inbox, sign up for our parent e-newsletter today! findlayfamily.com

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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 a summer camp guide, a list of local camps that are sure to make this summer a memorable one.

Noteworthy Community Choir

Summer Sounds Choral Camp

July 15 - 19 at ONU: Mon-Thu, (9am-Noon) Friday (9am-1pm) w/12:30 performance

2613 State Route 81, Ada 419-679-8259 noteworthycc.org

Grades 1 - 8 2 sections run simultaneously!

No audition required $85

Summer Sounds Choral Camp. Join for a week-long immersion in choir and music-making! Singers divide into two groups (by grade level) and travel through the day in their groups. They come together at the end of each day to rehearse music that they will perform together at camp. Their day also includes playing Orff instruments, dancing/movement and a musicianship class!

Lots of fun and music to be made! The week is concluded with a Choir Camp at 12:30pm on Friday for parents, friends and the community!

The details: Dates: July 15-19, 9am-12pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-1pm Friday Ages: 1st - 8th grades (Kids that will be in 1st - 8th grade in Fall 2019) Cost: $85 (Early Registration is $75 if registered and paid by May 15) Location: Ada, ONU (Presser Hall)

Project H.O.P.E. Summer Camps

6645 TR 215, Findlay 419-469-0415 projecthope.st@gmail.com Projecthope-equinetherapy.org 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 details: Date: June 15, 10am-5pm Ages: Youth in junior high and high school Cost: $100 (scholarships available for families in need) Dates: June 29 and July 13, 10am-5pm Ages: 5-11 Cost: $100 (scholarships available for families in need)

Camp Discovery

The Toledo Zoo

Early Bird registration for SSCC $75 by May 15.

Also... auditioning now for our 2nd Choral Season April 15 - July 6.

Choirs for Ages 7 - 87+ 2nd guest appearance at the ONU/LSO Patriotic Pops Concert - July 6!

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2 Hippo Way, Toledo 419-385-5721 toledozoo.org

If your kids love animals, check out the plethora of camps at the Toledo Zoo this summer. There are 20 different topics covered over nine weeks of camp. Summer Safari Camp is a great way for children to explore the zoo while learning about nature, animals and conservation. And with the Promedica Museum of Natural History opening, the zoo has special camps that explore venom, prehistoric animals, and the animals of Ohio.

The details: Dates: June 3- June 28; July 8- August 9, Monday-Friday 9am-12pm or 9am-3pm Ages: Half-day camps for 4-5 year-olds; full day camps for ages 6 to 15 Cost: Half Day: $135 members; $160 non-members and Full Day ranges: $185$300 members; $235-$350 non-members Register: toledozoo.org/camps Other: Bring a lunch, good walking shoes, and dress for the weather. The zoo provides two camp shirts, daily snack and a water bottle.

Donnell Middle School 301 Baldwin Ave., Findlay 419-427-5495 or 419-425-8296 campdiscovery.findlaycityschools.org

Camp Discovery is a week-long series of activities packed with unforgettable experiences. Each group of 20 students will have its own Findlay High School (FHS) counselor who will be with the campers all day. Each teacher will be assisted by a student teaching assistant from FHS.At Camp Discovery campers will engage in hands-on discovery activities. Learning and fun will go hand-in-hand with activities including: Build Something to Last, Incredible Inventions Snap Circuits, Lego Land, Amazing Art Sculptures, Grab Your Tools! and Recess and Noontime Activities. Camp Discovery may fill up so be sure to reserve a spot early!

The details: Dates: June 3-7, 8:30am-3pm Ages: Children in grades 1-5 (2018/19 school year) Cost: $160 per student. Financial Aid available.

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2019 SUMMER CAMP 1. Sat, June 15, 10am - 5pm

This camp is designed for youth in Junior High and High School

2. Sat, June 29, 10am - 5pm

This camp is for children ages 5 to 11.

3. Sat, July 13, 10am - 5pm

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For the past 9 years, our camps have given children opportunities 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. Camp registration is $100 “Campership scholars are available for families in need.

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 Overnight Camp 2019 A camp in which the youth stay overnight for multiple nights, and are supervised 24 hours a day by trained staff. Camp Fire of Northwest Ohio offers overnight camp opportunities at our camp facility, Camp Glen, which is located on the banks of the Sandusky River in Seneca County.

“This camp changed my daughter’s life.”

*All camps take place at Project H.O.P.E. Stables in Findlay, 6645 T.R. 215. Camp includes lunch, snacks, and helmet use FOR ALL HORSE LOVERS!

for more information and to register, please contact:

419.469.0415 | projecthope.st@gmail.com

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Most of the Camp Fire overnight camp programs offer a focus area called a “trail”.

Each trail offers its own progression of activities specific to the trail topic. If there is more than one trail offered during the week your child wants to attend camp, they must choose one. There is designated time each morning that the campers will break out into their specific trail. Campers will also be split into separate age levels within the trail, so there is an appropriate progression of skills and information.

Leader In Training (LIT): The Leaders in Training Program is a leadership development program designed to provide teens with the skills and knowledge to interact and communicate

St. John’s Jesuit High School 5901 Airport Highway 419- 865-5743 sjjtitans.org This summer St. John’s Jesuit High School is offering athletic, academic enrichment and fun camps.They are the only Catholic School in NW Ohio to partner with the National Inventors Hall of Fame to host Camp Invention: Supercharged. With a wide variety of offerings and half-day camps that can be paired to create a full day experience, you’re sure to find something to fit your needs -- and your child’s interests!

The details: Camp dates: Camps are offered the weeks of June 10, 17, 24, and July 8 and 22 Camp times: A variety of half-day options that can be paired to create a full day. Camp Invention, new this year, is a full day option from 8:30am-3:30pm.

Ages: students entering grades 1 - 9 Cost: $75, except for Jr. Basketball ($35) and Camp Invention ($230) Register: sjjtitans.org Other: Supervision provided in the Carty Fox Commons between camps.

Campers should bring a bagged lunch.

Vending machines available.

CONNECTIONS

Sadia Akhter Aurna speaks at International Mother Language Day

Students and faculty organized International Mother Language Day to celebrate cultural diversity

International Mother Language Day Acknowledging the cultural value of native languages

by Bailey Poland

Students at the University of Findlay organized International Mother Language Day on February 21, 2019. The goal of the event was to encourage linguistic and cultural diversity, to recognize and celebrate multilingualism and to acknowledge the cultural and personal value of people’s native languages.

Forty-three percent of the estimated 6,000 languages spoken around the globe are endangered, highlighting the value and importance of International Mother Language Day. Historical roots The event is rooted in conflict. During the 1950s, Urdu was declared to be the sole national language of East Pakistan (now known as Bangladesh) and West Pakistan (now known as Pakistan), despite a majority of residents speaking Bangla. During a student rally in support of Bangla being included as a national language, police opened fire and killed several students.

International Mother Language Day is held on February 21 of each year in remembrance of the protestors and in celebration of the importance of language When she started classes at the University of Findlay in 2017, Bangladeshi student Sadia Akhter Aurna, noting no official recognition of International Mother Language Day, assisted by Dr. Hiro Kawamura, organized an event where people gathered together, sang and

shared stories about their experiences with language. This year, Aurna said,“we wanted to make the event a little bigger.”

Participants dance at the event

Student involvement The students involved with the event created a video to share the history of the day and showcase some of the linguistic diversity present on the University of Findlay campus. The video highlights 18 countries and 20 languages, including Bangla, Spanish, Arabic, Finnish, Macedonian, Ibibio and many others. The video can be viewed at bit.ly/2VvKpcT. Santosh Timilsina, a Nepali-speaking student at the University of Findlay, was the event emcee, with 50 to 60 people in attendance at the event, “it was rewarding to be able to tell other people about my country, to talk about the language that we speak,” Timilsina explained. The focus of the International Mother Language Day was to share and take pride in each attendee’s own language and the importance of language in people’s relationships with each other.

Aurna points out that one language dies every week, meaning that each week we lose access to rich cultural history and knowledge. Events like International Mother Language Day help to keep languages alive. “We just want this day to be celebrated. This is such an important issue,” she said, “because language is such an important thing. It is a way people have attacked each other, and it is a way people can come together.”

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Parents Night Out

You have a sitter for the night and you’re ready to head out for the evening.

Check out some of these local April events that are perfect for a parents night out!

Tuesday April 9 Dance Night A great way to enjoy some time with your partner is dancing? No experience necessary to learn fun social/ballroom dance styles in a welcoming environment. Dance Night is available weekly, yet there is no obligation to come every week. Just drop in when you can.

The cost is $10 (4-class card: $35) or $8 for students with valid ID (4-class card: $25). Limited bar service available. Cash only, please. Doors open at 6pm with lessons starting at 6:30pm, followed by open dancing until 8:30pm.

Dance Night focus on a different dance style each month. Most moves are interchangeable, and you’ll notice your skills improve across all styles. You may find you enjoy it and make it a regular date night!

For more information, contact Ashley at ignitethearts@gmail.com. Findlay Elks Special Event & Meeting Venue, 900 W. Melrose Ave.

Saturday April 13 100 Proof at Dave’s Hideaway 100 Proof, a Northwest, Ohio top shelf party band, formed in early 2009 as a high energy, high quality, Findlay-based five-piece party band. Covering music from the Classic, Pop, Country and Rock genres, they return to Dave’s Hideaway on April 13th. Enjoy music and drinks with your honey and friends.

9pm-1am, Dave’s Hideaway Lounge, 1730 Lima Ave.

Saturday April 20 80s Party Recall memories of your youth at the Anvil Whiskey Bar’s 80s Celebration with live 80s music, featuring Not Fast Enuff, from 8-11pm, a costume contest with a cash prize and a polaroid photo booth!

Wristbands, required to enter this event, are on sale until April 12th. VIP wristbands are $25 per person. Standard wristbands are $15 per person (seating is first come first serve). Call 419-422-5930 or stop at Anvil Whiskey Bar to purchase a wristband.

Anvil Whiskey Bar, 114 E. Main Cross St., 419-422-5930, “The Gathering / Gathering Wine / Anvil Whiskey Bar” on Facebook

Friday April 12 Tim Oehlers at Logan’s Irish Pub Tim Oehlers is a singer/songwriter from Toledo. He currently has nine studio recordings. Tim performs mainly as a solo acoustic act but also enjoys collaborating with others in duos and trios. Over four decades of guitar playing has resulted in a wide variety of material that blends many musical genres and styles with his original vocal and instrumental compositions. Head to Logan’s Irish Pub to enjoy his live performance.

8-11pm, Logan’s Irish Pub, 414 S. Main St.

‘Saturdays Live Music at Gillig Winery Head to Gillig Winery on Saturday nights for live music. Enjoy jazz vocalist and guitarist Ray Kamalay on April 6th, Mr. Mike on guitar on April 13th, singer, songwriter and guitarist Martin Koop on April 20th and Ryan Parker with originals and covers on April 27th. A relaxing atmosphere and wine that is produced and bottled in Findlay accompanies their bistro selections.

7-10pm, Gillig Winery, 1720 Northridge Rd., “Gillig Winery” on Facebook

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digital age In 2016, The New York Times reported a survey of 249 parent-child pairs from forty states and found that children were twice as likely to ask their parents to not “over share” by posting information about them without permission.

“Collecting so much data about children raises important questions about their freedom and independence,” writes Ms. Longfield. “It does not convey how valuable and sensitive personal information is and how important it is to guard it.”

Who’s Watching Your Kids?

What to know before you post

by Kate Ingersoll

Since social media has exploded within the past decade, many parents enjoy posting about their children online.

From Facebook to Instagram to YouTube, parents share adorable photos and videos which highlight the joyous and not so enjoyable moments in their child’s life.

Countless blogs share stories about everything from potty training to dealing with bullies. On average, parents will post 1,500 photos of their child before they enter kindergarten, but it’s not only other parents who are paying attention.

Big media is watching Last November, Anne Longfield, Children’s Commissioner for England, published a report which examined how big tech companies collect data on children and the potential risks involved in “sharenting,” a term used to describe the overuse of social media by parents who share content that’s based on their children. Ms. Longfield’s report calculates that by the time a child turns eighteen, there will be 70,000 posts about them on the Internet.

Sharing a child’s full name and birth date may seem harmless, but big media is watching. It’s estimated that by 2030, parents sharing personal information about their children online will account for two-thirds of identity fraud for young people over eighteen. “We need to stop and think about what this means for children’s lives now, “Ms. Longfield writes.

“This is only going to get bigger.”

The rise of data-surveying gadgets means that a host of private information is being collected and distributed in unprecedented ways. Families are the targets of specific ads because they are skillfully being watched every time they go online. Some children are even being “datafied” before birth as tech companies

Mindful posting Despite the fact that social media companies strive to put parents into categories and restrict their identities to whatever it is that they post online, technology does not truthfully define people. Exploring a relationship to technology and mindfully changing the way that parents use it can allow them to teach by example how to respect their children when they choose to post about them online.

“Parents need to be thoughtful about how much they share on social media,” says Ms. Clark. “They can enjoy the benefits of camaraderie but also protect their children’s privacy today and in the future.”

Pause Before You Post

Mindfully consider the effect

sharing can have on your child’s future emotional, social, and psychological well being.

learn about pregnant women through their online purchases and posts, then bombard them for ads about maternity and baby products.

Impact on children Most parents discuss parenting and share images online, partly because it gives them a sense of commonality. As anything posted can instantly become a screenshot, privacy concerns are becoming more obvious.

“By the time children are old enough to use social media themselves, many already have a digital identity created for them by their parents,” says Sarah Clark, Associate Research Scientist with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan. "Parents may share information that their child finds embarrassing or too personal when they’re older, but once it’s out there, it’s hard to undo. The child won’t have much control over where it ends up or who sees it.”

The first babies whose pictures were posted on Facebook when it began in 2004 are now teenagers who are more invested in having control of their digital identities.

Know and abide by your social media sites’ privacy policies.

Parents who choose to share about

their child’s behavioral struggles should consider doing so anonymously.

Give your older children “veto power” over what you want to post online.

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Caring for Children Who Need Love

Jolliff family finds foster parenting very rewarding

by Jessica Kempf

Heidi and Terry Jolliff, both physical therapists, met at the University of Findlay and have been married for 15 years. A desire to adopt children led them to open their home. Now with four children through foster care and with two growing biological kids (Brady and Izzy), the family finds foster parenting both challenging and incredibly rewarding.

Becoming foster parents Heidi explains that choosing to become foster parents was a process for the couple. “We were not able to have any more biological kids after Izzy was born, so God really opened the door to look into growing our family through adoption. We prayed over that for a long time and finally landed in foster care in a roundabout way,” she explains.

The Jolliff family has had two different foster placements with young sibling pairs ranging in age from seven weeks to age three. Both placements were with them for about a year.

“As you can imagine, foster parenting turns everything upside down for many reasons. For one, you don’t have that blessing of growing into your children, knowing them from birth and getting used to them as they grow and they change.

Instead you’re trusted with these precious kids who have been torn from their homes and everything that they know. Typically structure is not something they are used to, but it doesn’t take long before they start to thrive on routine and find comfort in that,” says Heidi.

Loving them like our own “From what we’ve experienced, we just love and treat them like they’re ours forever. Even if we have these kids for just a little while, we try to love them as much as we can and share as much of Christ as we can with them. We pray that it will

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make a difference in their lives and the lives of their family members ,” she adds.

Heidi describes watching their biological kids build relationships with the foster kids they have cared for as a huge blessing. “At first it was a little bit hard because it naturally takes time of yours away from your biological kids.

But each time Izzy and Brady have just adored the children we have had and think of them like their brother and sister.

It has been such a good thing for our kids to learn not only how to love a younger sibling but how we’re called to care for people in our midst who are in need of love,” she says.

Encouraging other foster parents Heidi encourages anyone interested in foster parenting to take the next step.

“I encourage people, if they have even the smallest desire, to reach out to one of the agencies in town and seek more information. These kids need love and there are so many wonderful people in our community that could provide that,” she says.

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Their Findlay Favorites:

• Favorite restaurant in

Findlay: Chick-fil-A— the resounding answer from the whole family.

• Favorite place to spend

time as a family: Our home.

As a growing family that’s busier and busier. We enjoy being home together.

• Favorite place to shop:

The local shops in Downtown Findlay.

• Favorite date night spot:

Findlay Brewing Company, The Wine Merchant or Rossili’s.

• Favorite place to get ice cream: Dietsch’s.

• Favorite place to get

coffee: We Serve. Coffee.

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The Community Gardens of Hancock County Bringing community together to build healthier lifestyles

by Anita Doseck

The Community Gardens have been a part of Findlay for almost nine years. In 2010, the United Way of Hancock County, in collaboration with the Community Foundation, the MENTOR Initiative, The Hancock County Sustainability Coalition, The Ohio State University Extension, the local Master Gardeners and the City of Findlay, sought, to fill a need brought on by the economic downcycle, to supplement food needs in our community. The result is the Community Gardens of Hancock County, whose mission is to “educate and equip individuals to be food secure and to work next to their neighbor in harmony.”

The Community Foundation leased the land free of charge, and a plot was put in at the Family Center on North Blanchard Street. The area surrounding the Family Center is a food desert, an area in which there is no or limited access to healthy, affordable foods, such as fruits, vegetables and other healthy, whole foods. The result of a lack of larger grocery stores within walking distance, a food desert results in dependency on convenience stores and drug stores for food.

How it works In 2010, the Community Gardens started out with 24 plots. That has grown to 50-60 plots today. The Gardens are first come, first serve, but they have never had to turn anyone away. Families receiving any type of government assistance are given priority and, on average, 30-40% of the garden participants receive some type of assistance.

Plots cost $20, although the fee is waived if the applicant receives any type of assistance. At the end of the growing season, gardeners who clear their plots receive half of their deposit back. The Gardens provide tools and the first tilling

and are open the first week of May until mid-October. Find an application, which can be printed or filled out online, on the website.

How It helps The Community Gardens have been a source of a variety of positive experiences.

The OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers have used them as a means of giving back and educating the community.

The local Master Gardeners have won the GrowOhio Award for most produce grown and collected the last two years, donating the food to those in need. The gardens have also been used to educate the community in food preservation, and working with gardeners on freezing and canning produce.

They have also provided mentoring opportunities and are used by homeschool groups and mental health groups.

A local homeschool group won 3rd Place at the Ohio State Fair with produce grown there.

The Community Gardens of Hancock County exist to provide food security, but do much more than that by providing a platform for starting conversations about healthy habits, providing a constructive way to spend time and connecting those in our community.

To learn more about the Community Gardens of Hancock County or to fill out an application, visit their website at liveunitedhancockcounty.org/ community-gardens, visit “Community Gardens of Hancock County” on Facebook or contact Heather Heilman, Community Impact Director at the United Way of Hancock County at 419-423-1432.

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119 E. Crawford St. 567-271-0174 “Vivir Modern Mexican” on Facebook Open daily: 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm eatvivir.co We visited Vivir Modern Mexican on (you guessed it!) Taco Tuesday early in the evening. Colorful murals, playful décor and mismatched seating gave off a fun, eclectic vibe. To our right sat a spacious waiting area with a plush velvet couch, coffee table and vibrant books about Mexico. A faux living wall added lush greenery along one side while the vibrant chairs added contrast to the brick and wood. The restaurant offered varied seating, including hi-top tables and bench seating.

Fun atmosphere, festive flavors We settled into a snug four-top table in the front of the restaurant and looked over the menus. Unusual ingredients and words jumped off the page. “Socials” are appetizers, including familiar favorites like queso fundido and chips and salsa plus more unique options like grilled avocado. Tacos were listed in two sections— “Meaty Tacos” and “Veggie Tacos” – all available with five different tortillas including soft blue corn, Bibb lettuce, and a seasonal option. Not a fan of tacos? All tacos may be ordered as large or mini rice bowls. There are also salad and soup options, a variety of side dishes and desserts. Symbols designate the vegetarian, gluten-free and spicy menu items. Tortillas and chips are made inhouse and Vivir sources many ingredients locally. In other words, the food is fresh, unique, and guilt-free!

With three hungry kids, we were disappointed initially that chips and salsa were not brought to the table like other Mexican restaurants. Being as the chips are made at the restaurant, it’s understandable. Plus, no food waste! A winwin. So to assuage the starving children, we quickly ordered chips and salsa, grilled avocado, Mexican caprese and the queso fundido.

The dishes arrived within a few minutes with brilliant colors, fresh ingredients and beautiful presentations. Three salsas accompanied the chips – a green salsa, red salsa and an incredibly spicy, chunkier version. The flavors were vibrant and delicious. The grilled avocado featured a bright cilantro flavor that accented the creamy avocado perfectly. The queso fundido arrived in a mini cast iron skillet. The chorizo was unseasoned and

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Vivir Modern Mexican: An Eclectic Experience

Newest downtown eatery offers unique flavors to spice up your life

by Betsey Watson Mascaro

the cheese was perfectly gooey. Served with tortillas, the kids devoured it while my husband, Jeremy, and I enjoyed dressing it up with salsas and some of the smoky, spicy salt that sits at each table.

Jeremy and I also sipped a house Premo Margarita and a Sunset Margarita, both oth delicious and freshly made. I particularly loved that Jeremy’s was served in a clay cup!

Fresh flavors that challenge and delight For dinner, the girls ordered the three cheese quesadilla (aka “Kidsa-dilla”) while our more adventurous 9-year-old, Leland, ordered the carne asada rice bowl while Jeremy opted for the Cochinita Pibil Bowl (grilled pork shoulder with pickled onions). Both were served with bite-size pieces of meat and sprinkles of cotija cheese atop cilantro rice. Leland’s featured an earthy flavor that brought back memories of the rice and beans I frequently ate during a volunteer trip to Costa Rica. Jeremy’s shredded pork had a barbeque flavor. Unlike most other Mexican restaurants, Vivir served these dishes with minimal cheese and no sauces. The fresh ingredients offered all the necessary flavor without the need to rely on heavy ingredients like sour cream or shredded cheese.

To further explore Vivir’s flavors, Jeremy also ordered a chorizo taco and mole, a dark brown sauce made with chili peppers and chocolate. It’s one of those flavors people seem to either love or hate!

Jeremy reported that the chorizo taco offered a meaty flavor which focused on the pork rather than the sauces. For my meal, I chose two tacos – “The Seitan One” and “The Papas Con Rajas One.”

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Both vegetarian options, I ordered one on a flour tortilla and the other with a blue corn tortilla. The seitan taco included roasted beets, walnuts and house-made crema. The light, earthy and slightly sweet flavors were a delightful contrast.

I particularly enjoyed the second taco featuring roasted poblano peppers, diced potatoes, onions and cotija cheese. The sharp onion-y flavor perfectly complemented the creaminess of the cheese and potatoes.

Not surprisingly, by this point our bellies were stuffed. No churros for us!

As the night wore on, Vivir filled up with a varied crowd. The vibrant atmosphere matched the playful flavors served by Vivir’s dynamic kitchen team.

Vivir – which translates to live, exist, and breathe – offers Findlay residents the opportunity to do just that: live fully present and breathe in the beautiful colors, flavors, and spirit of Mexico.

The Short Course:

Kid-friendly: Maybe, depends on your child!

To avoid wait: Visit during an off-peak time.

Noise level: Average.

Bathroom amenities: Clean with changing tables in both restrooms.

High chairs? Yes. Kids’ menu? Free cheese quesadilla for kids!

Anything healthy for kids? All the food is fresh so if your child has an adventurous palate, there’s definitely something for him or her!

Food allergy concerns? Speak with your server about specific allergy concerns. Fresh ingredients and lots of allergy friendly options!

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

Parent’s Night Out

4 THURSDAY “Kinky Boots” Musical Broadway’s “Kinky Boots” hits the Marathon stage. Filled with the music of Cyndi Lauper, the play brings to life the fictional story of Charlie Price and Lola. Will the two make a great pair, or fall down trying. $54-$99. 7:30pm.

Marathon Center, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. mcpa.org

5 FRIDAY An Evening on the Titanic What would it have been like to be aboard the Titanic if it had not sank in 1912. Enjoy a lavish ten course dinner, music and dancing at this Titanicthemed party. $80. 6:30-9:30pm. And 6:30-9:30pm, Saturday, 4/13.

Jones Mansion, 313 E. Sandusky St. 419-427-5915. Jones Mansion on facebook

14 SUNDAY Pianist Kenny Broberg Concert The classical pianist will perform a two hour concert featuring favorite works for the piano. $20-$25. 3-5pm. Marathon Center, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. mcpa.org

18 THURSDAY Wine Flight Night with Paint & Partake - Get painting with friends and enjoy a night on the town at the same time. Tickets include a wine flight, appetizers and art materials. $40.

6:30-8pm. Gillig Winery, 1720 Northridge Rd. 419-302-3892. paintandpartake.org

19 FRIDAY Easter Brunch at the Zoo Bring the family for a special holiday brunch buffet, Easter egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny! $23-$38.

9-11am. Also on 4-20.Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. Toledo. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

21 SUNDAY Easter Brunch Egg-Stravaganza Bring the kids, or not to this fabolous Easter Brunch at the Hancock Hotel. The Chef at Mancy’s will be cooking up a seasonal brunch menu that will pair perfectly with a Bloody Mary. $16 kids, $38 adults. 10am-2pm.

Mancy’s at Hancock Hotel, 631 S. Main St. 419-423-0631. hancockhotel.com

1 MONDAY Discovery Story - Ages 3-5 with an adult will learn all about the badger.

Where do they live, what do they eat, what do they look like? 10-11am. And 1-2pm. Oakwoods Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

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Musical Jamboree Course Kids 2-4 years old with an adult will learn the basics of music through musical games, singing songs and more. Take home a craft-made instrument! $60. Mondays, 10am-10:45 from 4.1-5.20 with no class 4.8. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174.

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Spring Break Camp at the Zoo Spend the day at the Toledo Zoo at these fun and educational day camps. $40$50. Camps are offered for ages 11-12 and 5-10 years and run from 9am-3pm.

Additional Camp dates in April as follows: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 4/2, 4/3, 4/4, 4/16, 4/17, and 4/18.

2 Hippo Way. Toledo. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

4 THURSDAY Mud Hens Opening Day Hensville is officially open for business, as are the dozens of restaurants and shops in the Warehouse District. Get there early to enjoy the Open Day Block Party, which starts at noon. The Toledo Mud Hens take on the Louisville Bats at 4pm. $16-$30.

5/3 Field, 406 Washington St., Toledo 419-725-4367. hensville.com

Pointe of the Evening Saturday April 6 Marathon Center for the Performing Arts Verbs Ballets of Cleveland will make its first appearance in Findlay at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts in conjunction with the “Pointe of the Evening” performance.

In addition, Findlay First Edition will also be featured performers. Advanced dancers from the Findlay Academy of Ballet will join the celebration.

The evening begins with a silent auction at 6:30 pm, followed by the 7:30 performance. Proceeds benefit the Chance2Dance Foundation which provides financial assistance and opportunities for local dancers.

Tickets are $16 in advance and $18 at the door. Senior tickets are $10 and Student tickets are $8.

7:30-9:30pm, Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200 W. Main Cross St., 419-423-2787, mcpa.org, “Marathon Center for the Performing Arts” on Facebook

All Abilities Day Wednesday April 10 The Children’s Museum of Findlay and ADDAPTCO have partnered to offer an evening of interactive, hands on play for children of ALL ABILITIES at the Children’s Museum of Findlay (located in the Findlay Village Mall). This evening will be a sensory friendly event connecting ALL families!

Cost for students is free thanks to a grant from Hancock-Wood Electric Community Trust. This event is designed specifically for children with developmental differences and is open to the public.

4:30 -6pm, Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave. Suite 201, 567-250-9616, cmfindlay.com, “Children’s Museum of Findlay” on Facebook

5 FRIDAY National Dandelion Day While the dandelion gets a bad rap, this spring annual is actually a very important source of food for bees and insects. Get more information on the flower, sample foods and let the kids make a craft. All in celebration of the holiday! 6:30-8:30pm.

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

6 SATURDAY Black Swamp Bucks Unlimited Banquet - The area conservation organization will host a fundraiser dinner to support outdoor educational programs and outdoor seminars. The Bistro is set to cater. $25-$55. 3pm. The Cube, 3430 N. Main St. 419-424-7176. blackswampbucks.com Demonstration Days: Blacksmith Forge - Visit the Historical Museum for a live blacksmith forge demonstration.

Admission $3-$7. 9am-2pm. Wood County Historical Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green.

419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org

7 SUNDAY Fairy Tales and Fables This Mazza Sunday Funday event will have a fairytale theme. Games, activities and live music offer something for everyone. 1:30-3:30pm. Mazza Museum, 201 College St. 419-434-5521. findlay.edu Free UF Spring Choral Concert Members of the University Singers and University of Findlay Choirs will give their final concert of the academic year. 3-4pm.

Marathon Center, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. mcpa.org Free

HOLY THURSDAY - APRIL 18 7:00pm

10:30pm

Mass of the Lord’s Supper - Main Church Exposition until 10:30pm in the Day Chapel Night Prayer - Main Church, Day Chapel

GOOD FRIDAY - APRIL 19 1:30pm 7:00pm

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion - Main Church Stations & Veneration of the Cross - Downtown Church

HOLY SATURDAY - APRIL 20 10:00am 8:30pm

RCIA Preparation Rites - Main Church, Narthex Mass of Easter Vigil - Main Church

EASTER SUNDAY - APRIL 21

8am, 10am, Noon Main Church 9am, 11am Downtown Church

MAIN CHURCH 750 Bright Rd. - Findlay, Ohio

DOWNTOWN CHURCH 617 W. Main Cross - Findlay, Ohio

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Spring Constellations - Visit the planetarium for a program about the night sky. Go deep into the universe! Register.

2-3pm. Oakwoods Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

10 WEDNESDAY Tales for Tots at Mazza Toddlers - preschoolers are invited to this bimonthly story hour at the museum. Stories, songs and more are all part of the fun.

10:30am-noon. Mazza Museum, 201 College St. 419-434-5521. findaly.edu Free

11 THURSDAY Babies Love Books - Get your baby interested in reading and books at this storytime. Geared towards children 3 & under and guardian. 10am.

Bluffton Library, 145 S Main St., Bluffton.

419-358-5016. blufftonpubliclibrary.org Free

13 SATURDAY Learn to Bird - Ages 16 & up are invited to attend a beginner’s course in outdoor birding. Register. $10. 9am-noon.

Oakwoods Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

My Grown Up & Me - Spend some time together creating artwork. Lunch included. $40 per couple. Paint & Partake, 515 S. Main St. 419-302-3892. paintandparttake.org

14 SUNDAY Songs from Musicals - The Findlay Orchestra will perform memorable songs from Broadway musicals, Disney and more! 3pm. Marathon Center, 200 W. Main Cross St., 419-423-2787. mcpa.org Hunting & Trapping Open House Visit the Historic McKinnis-Litzenberg House for a historic tour of life on the Ohio frontier. 1-4pm. Litzenberg House, 6100 US-224. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

15 MONDAY Spring Art Day Camp Ages 6-12 years will spend three days exploring visual art, watercolor, printmaking and color theory together. Students will also be guided through social skills and cooperative learning. $90. 9am-noon.

Monday 4/15 - Wednesday 4/17.

Awakening Minds, 317 S. Main St. 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org

Girl Scout Day Camp - Spend the day with the Girl Scouts. Children in grades K-6 will have fun making crafts, acting, singing, and playing games. Ask about financial assistance. $25. 9am-4pm.

Additional camp days offered Tuesday, 4/16 and Wednesday, 4/17.

Findlay Elks Lodge, 900 W. Melrose Ave. 419-422-2442. facebook.com/ girlscoutdaycamps

16 TUESDAY Spring Break Camp - Get Green & Grow Camp brings together kids 6-12 years for a fun day learning about plants and gardening. Snacks provided. Register. $15. 9am-3pm. Oakwoods Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free Teen Movie Night - Area middle and high schoolers come together for a fun family-friendly movie, shown at the Bluffton Library. 5:30-8pm. Findlay Library, 145 S Main St., Bluffton. 419-358-5016. blufftonpubliclibrary.org Free

17 WEDNESDAY Spring Break Camp - Ages 6-12 years will spend a day learning about mammals and their habitats. Snacks provided.

Register. $15. 9am-3pm. Oakwoods Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

Spring Painting Workshop Parents and teens 16 & up will paint a scene of the Ohio prairie on wood, with guided instruction. $30. Register. 6-8pm.

Brugeman Lodge, 9250 Township Road 208.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free Homeschoolers Learning Library Homeschoolers, 4-11 years are invited to participate in an hour of activities at the library. Discover and experiment using math, science and problem solving skills.

1-2pm. Bluffton Library, 145 S Main St., Bluffton. 419-358-5016. blufftonpubliclibrary.org Free

18 THURSDAY “Underneath a Magical Moon” This charming children’s play follows characters made famous in the Peter Pan story books. $5. 10am. Marathon Center, 200 W. Main Cross St., 419-423-2787. mcpa.org Junior Anglers Camp Kids will spend the day learning to fish at Shank Lake. Ages for 6-12 years. Snacks provided. Register. $15. 9am-3pm.

Oakwoods Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free Family Movie Night - Grab a bag of popcorn and kickback for a showing of a fun family movie at the library. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. 5:30-7:30pm. Findlay Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

27 SATURDAY 4th Crafts & Antiques Festival -Findlay Ghost Town will have something for everyone at this two-day festival. Live music with East of Cheyenne will fill the town, while the kids climb the 24 foot wall and have fun with laser guns. Antique dealers from all over will be showcasing their wares. $3-$6. And 9am-5pm.

Sunday, 4/27. 10am-4pm.

Ghost Town Findlay, 10630 Country Rd. 40. 419-270-2667. facebook.com/ghosttownfindlayohio

28 SUNDAY Pond Life - Visit the pond at Oakwoods to meet the resident turtles and frogs.

Parks staff will discuss the pond’s health and environmental impacts.

1-4pm. Oakwoods Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free UF Spring Band Concert The University of Findlay Band will perform a rousing concert, open to the public, to mark the end of Spring Semester. 3-4pm.

Marathon Center, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. mcpa.org

29 MONDAY Wee Ones - Scales and Tails and Fabulous Fish program focuses on fish and their habitat. Play games, make a craft and read some fishy stories. 10-11am.

And 1-2pm. Oakwoods Preserve, 1400 Oakwoods Lane. 419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free

30 TUESDAY Activity Barn Open House Make a date to visit the Activity Barn at Litzenberg Memorial Woods. Discover the woods and nature with the family! 6-8pm.

Litzenberg Woods, 6100 US-224.

419-425-7275. hancockparks.com Free 18

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Saturday April 13 Four Legs and Eggs Four-legged and two-legged kids will have a blast at this special event hosted by Wobble & Wine along with Teddy’s Rescue. Join them for an afternoon of egg hunting and other fun activities including: and Easter egg hunt for dogs and kids, family photos, paw/hand prints with Painters’ Pottery, a silent auction, raffle prizes, food and drinks and a whole lot of fun!

Plus guests can take a tour of Teddy’s Rescue, meet adoptable dogs and cats and learn more about Wobbler Syndrome.12:30-4pm.

Teddy’s Rescue,12409 County Rd 99 Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch If you have children from toddler age to 5th Grade, head to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jenera for an Easter egg hunt and lunch. The event will take place rain or shine!12-1pm, St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9340 Township Road 32, Jenera Easter Egg Hunt Concordia Lutheran Church is eggspecting kids to join them for an eggciting afternoon! Festivities start at 1pm and the egg hunt begins at 1:30 pm.

After collecting your eggs, stick around for a craft, games and face painting.

1-3pm. Concordia Lutheran Church, 1431 6th St.

Friday April 19 Animal Egg Hunt at the Zoo Visitors will enjoy watching the anmals at the Zoo discover treats from the Easter Bunny. Admission price varies.

10am-3pm. 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

Saturday April 20

Teen Tuesdays - Teens in 6-12 grade can play games, eat snacks and meet kids from other schools at this weekly meetup. 3-4pm.

Tiffin-Seneca Library, 77 Jefferson St., Tiffin. 419-447-3751. tiffinsenecalibrary.org Free

LINE CLASSIFIEDS: Only $20 per month for 20 words or less. Each additional word is 40 cents each and any artwork will be $5 extra.

DISPLAY CLASSIFIEDS: Display classifieds with a box may be purchased for $25 per column inch. Photos are accepted with ads for an additional $5 per photo.

DEADLINES: Ad copy must be received by the 15th of the month prior to publication.

Easter Egg Hunt at Riverside Park Join the organization From Our Angel in Heaven for a fun filled day hunting for eggs! There will be games, face painting and raffles.

Bring the kids out to hunt for eggs, play games, meet the Easter Bunny and have a great time! There will be different age groups for each egg hunt. 1-6pm, Riverside Park

Thursdays

Little Scientist Spring Workshops - Every Thursday through April and May, kids will be engaged in an educational workshop focusing on the elements and the basic laws of science.

Reserve your space today. $5-$7.

10:15-11am & 11:30am-12:15pm.

Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

PAYMENT: Payment must be received before an ad can be placed. We accept checks, cash, money orders and credit cards (Visa/Mastercard).

Vanlue Community Easter Egg HuntJoin the fun in Vanlue Park!

The Vanlue Community Organization has planned a fun Egg hunt with refreshments, gifts and the Easter Bunny! ALL ages are welcome! 10am, Vanlue Community Park, Vanlue

Fridays

Misprints: Credit toward future ads.

Hayes Easter Egg Roll Visit the Hayes Museum for an afternoon outdoors, celebrating spring and Easter. Ages 3-10 can compete in the egg roll race for prizes. Admission is three, hardboiled, dyed eggs. Admission to the Museum and Library varies.

2-3:30pm. Spiegel Grove, Fremont.

419-332-2081. rbhayes.org

MAIL OR DROP OFF:

Adams Street Publishing 1120 Adams St. Toledo, OH 43614

PHONE: 419-244-9859 E-MAIL: classifieds@adamsstreetpublishing.com Refunds: Sorry, NO REFUNDS given.

Music Vine Concert Series Every Friday, musicians from the community will give a free concert for members of Bittersweet Farms. Open to the public. 11am12:30pm. Grand Rapids Town Hall, Front St. & Beaver St., Grand Rapids. 419-875-6986. bittersweetfarms.org Free

Sundays Community Dinner - Free meals are offered every Sunday by five churches in Findlay. Volunteers are always welcome. 11am-1pm. Visit socialfindlay.com for a list of participating venues.

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