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An inside look at what we’re loving for parents this month

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Padrone’s Pizza

For Father’s Day, you can’t go wrong with pizza! Padrone’s serves up the freshest pizzas, subs, salads and finger foods. Their dough is made by hand daily and their sauces and dressings are made with the freshest ingredients possible. A popular option with the guys is their Meatzza which includes pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon and beef. Specialty pizzas can be ordered in the following sizes: 7”, 10”, 12”, 14” and 16”. Maybe dad’s not a pizza fan? Try the Philly Steak Sub! 908 Tiffin Ave., 419-427-0320, “Padrone’s Pizza Findlay” on Facebook

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With prices ranging from $5.99/pound for Beef Cube Steaks to $12.99/pound for Beef Loin Boneless Strip Steaks there is definitely a cut available he’ll enjoy. Not up to cooking? Grab some ribs already cooked and ready to go! Ribs are $7.50/ Third, $10/Half or $18.50/Whole. But they are not open on Father’s Day so be sure to stop in the Saturday before! Miller’s is a local family-run business that has fresh meat, Amish goods and homemade BBQ.

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Summer Literacy Activities

Explore nature and reading

By Kristy Szkudlarek Chair of Hancock Literacy & Read for L.I.F.E., Administrator at the Findlay Hancock County Public Library • Summer vacation has finally arrived! One of the toughest parts about the end of the school year is keeping kids engaged and reading when it is so beautiful outside. Here are some great ideas from Childhood101 about outdoor literacy activities.

• Read outside. Grab a few books and head

outside. Bring along a blanket to sit on, find a tree to lean up against or cuddle up in an outdoor fort.

Read together or allow your child time to him or herself – whichever feels appropriate.

• Create your own nature ABC book. Go on a nature hunt with your little one. Look for something to represent each letter of the alphabet. Then take a picture of that image. Print out the photos to form your very own ABC book.

• Use nature for letter making. Kids just learning their letters will have fun shaping letters using items found in nature such as rocks, sticks or flower petals.

• Go on a scavenger hunt. If your child isn’t yet

reading, create cards with pictures of items to find and the corresponding words underneath. Kids already reading can search for items using a written list instead.

• Keep a nature journal. While a traditional

nature journal usually focuses on discoveries and sketches, include any kind of writing the kids want to include about their outdoor adventures.

• Discover field guides. In addition to traditional

children’s books about animals, choose field guides with quality photos and simple facts.

• Make a backyard field guide. Once young

children are familiar with field guide basics, try making your own. Children can practice drawing, letter writing and more as they create their own backyard field guide.

• Read about nature indoors. If your child has a

specific interest in the great outdoors encourage that passion by reading about it whenever you normally read together.

• Explore StoryWalk. Be sure to check out the

Findlay-Hancock County Public Library’s StoryWalk at Riverside Park. The StoryWalk is a fun and innovative way for people of all ages to exercise their bodies, as well as their minds. Take a walk clockwise around the StoryWalk and come to seventeen display posts which contain pages of a children’s picture book. Complete the walk to read a book in its entirety. The library changes the stories near the first of each month. The StoryWalk at Riverside Park begins by the bandshell (left of the Riverside Park sign) and ends at the Waterfalls Pavilion.

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Mazza Museum Summer Conference

Teachers, educators, librarians and book lovers are invited to attend Mazza Museum’s 2019 Summer Conference, July 15-17. The three-day conference will feature educational and engaging presentations by some of the top illustrators in the picture book industry. According to Kerry Teeple, deputy director of the Mazza Museum, “This year’s lineup includes a wonderful group of illustrators who have a wide variety of styles to offer. Among them are several award winners, including the Caldecott Medal won by Philip and Erin Stead and Matthew Cordell as well as the Coretta Scott King Award, which R. Gregory Christie has won seven times!” Registration is $200 and covers 9 keynote presentations, two breakout sessions, and continental breakfast. Books by featured artists are available for purchase and may be autographed Monday and Tuesday evenings. “We are always amazed to see the process that takes place to create a book,” said Teeple.

Registration deadline is July 8. To register, visit www.mazzamuseum.org. - KM

Longer Summer Break for local school children Local school children will enjoy longer summer breaks starting this summer! County school administrators have worked together to make school calendar adjustments.

The goal is to achieve an ‘after Labor Day’ start and ‘prior to Memorial Day’ end date, according to Findlay City Schools Superintendent Edward Kurt. Findlay City Schools won’t be starting back after Labor Day just yet, however. For calendar year 2019-20, the start date will be Wednesday, August 28, 2019 and end date Thursday, May 21, 2020.

Kurt said county school calendars don’t completely match these dates, but come close. Students at LibertyBenton, McComb, Van Buren, Corey Rawson, Arlington, Arcadia won’t start back to school until after Labor Day, September 3, 2019, for the coming year. “To do this we have reduced the breaks within the school year,” Kurt explained. - KM

Handbags that Help Awards Local Grants Handbags that Help is a local women’s giving circle that makes a big impact.

Women can join the giving circle by donating $500 annually, either individually, or by splitting the amount between 2 to 5 women. All members then have a vote in which local non-profit projects receive grants from the funds. This spring, Handbags that Help awarded $43,600 to five local nonprofits.

City Mission received $6,739 to support their program for families. The Findlay Digital Academy, an at-risk high school academy, received $18,191 to support an additional academic coach/life mentor. Hope House received $5,616 for a transportation fund for individuals/families in need of reliable transportation for work. Habitat for Humanity received $5,054 for their home repair program and Jacobs Primary School received $8,000 for intensive parent and teacher training.

HTH is currently accepting memberships for the 2019-2020 year. For more information contact The Community Foundation at (419) 425-1100 or visitcommunity-foundation.com. - LP

Christmas Year Round with St. Francis Raffle

The St. Francis Spirituality Center of Tiffin is holding a yearlong raffle “Christmas 365” that enters contributors for monthly cash prize drawings.

Tickets are $10 each or 6 for $50. On the 25th of each month throughout 2019 one lucky winner will be drawn, with the chance to win from $100 to $500. In December there will be 12 bonus drawings! Each raffle entry is eligible to win multiple times, and you need not be present to win. “Many people and businesses working together have made this event so successful,” said Andria Marquis of the Mission Advancement Office. Over 15 local businesses, including the Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, have provided support. The proceeds from the raffle support the programming at the St. Francis Spirituality Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 419-4431485 or visit franciscanretreats.org. -KM

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advice for parents with children 10-16

The Serious-Sleep Advocate Is your teenager getting enough sleep?

by Lisa Crawford

The writing is literally on the wall in the waiting room of the Daniel J. and Maria H. Sak Sleep Wellness Center of the Blanchard Valley Hospital— bold black letters which simply spell “SLEEP.” If you think only adults struggle with sleep problems, think again. According to Daniel J. Sak, doctor of osteopathic medicine and medical director of the Center, his patients include several adolescents aged 12-18. Teens who seek help for sleep problems tend to be on opposite ends of a lifestyle spectrum.

“One of the biggest problems I see among teens in Findlay is a busy, fast-paced schedule. Between school studies, athletic practices and games, instrumental music, choir, dance, cheerleading, faith-based activities and social engagements, there is not enough time in a 24-hour day to get everything done and have adequate time to sleep,” he said. “On the other end of the spectrum, there are adolescents who are troubled and have too much time on their hands with consequent substance issues and risky behavior.

Both of these lifestyles contribute to poor sleep habits and the perpetuation of poor outcomes in school and poor social interactions.”

Signs of sleeping disorders include daytime fatigue, difficulty maintaining attention due to exhaustion and struggles in school.

The common mistake Insomnia is the most commonly presented complaint when a parent arrives with a child at the Sleep Wellness Center. But the correct diagnosis tends to be what Dr. Sak refers to as delayed sleep phase syndrome. “Most of this is related to a circadian rhythm problem.

Their biologic clock is altered due to a progressive delay in sleep-time associated with homework and the use of electronic devices until bedtime.” Dr. Sak explains that the light from screens is enough to confuse the brain because the brain sets its biologic clock by light which hits the retina causing an

impulse to be sent to the brain. “If we confuse ourselves with bright light in the evening, then we delay the initiation of sleep,” he said.

Dr. Sak advises establishing an evening routine prior to bedtime that allows for relaxation, a clearing of the mind, avoidance of bright light, a shutting off of electronic devices, a regular bedtime and a regular wake-up time.

Optimal Zzzz’s Another emphasis of treatment at the Sleep Wellness Center is establishing peace for the young patient. Mental and spiritual health depend on striving “to be at peace with the events of the day passed and those of the coming day.” Dr. Sak encourages families to help teens minimize the conflicts in their lives whether it is school work loads, social relationship issues, problems with a coach, or problems in the home. Beyond that, the staff at Sleep Wellness can provide helpful insight to create a bedroom most conducive to a night of positive sleep for a young person.

Sleep is a family affair “We take sleep for granted,” says Dr. Sak. “It’s not just something you tack on at the end of the day when you have a chance. You prioritize it because the better rested you are the better you perform. Period. End of story.”

Every individual needs between 7.5 hours to 9 hours of sleep each night, and those numbers are the same for all age groups, he adds. Parents need to model good sleep hygiene. “Sleep is a family affair and we have to take it seriously. We take nutrition seriously, we take exercise seriously, and we need to take sleep seriously.”

To seek an appointment or guidance as to sleep issues for yourself or your adolescent child, you may reach the Daniel J. and Maria H. Sak Sleep Wellness Center of the Blanchard Valley Hospital, by calling 419-427-2604 during office hours Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm and Friday, 8am-noon.

NWO Opens Outpatient Surgery Center The NWO Orthopedic Surgery Center, part of NWO’s Findlay campus on St. Route 224 East, recently celebrated its grand opening. The 13,300-square-foot surgery center houses two operating rooms and one procedure room. “We are a freestanding ambulatory surgery center that specializes in orthopedic, podiatry and pain management procedures,” explains Joan Conine R.N., the center’s administrator. “It’s very cost effective as surgery costs may sometimes be reduced by half.”

There are currently 11 surgeons that operate at the facility, performing outpatient procedures and shoulder, knee arthroscopy, podiatry, carpel tunnel and hand surgeries as well as pain management injections. In the future, added Conine, they will also have the ability to perform total hip replacement and total knee replacement surgeries at the center. The medical staff, says Conine, are top notch. “This is what they do,” she says, “they are very good at it.”

NWO Orthopedic Surgery Center is part of the larger NWO organization which includes NWO Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and NWO Express Clinic.

Besides the Findlay location, they also have facilities in Fostoria, Fremont, Tiffin and Bowling Green. – JR

15028 St. Rt. 224 East, Findlay, 419-427-3040, nwoorthopedicssurgerycenter.com

Wish Children’s Boutique and Pointe of Joy Dance Boutique Opens

Wish Children’s Boutique and Pointe of Joy Dance Boutique officially opened their doors in downtown Findlay in April. Located south of the courthouse in the former Dressing Room Boutique storefront, the store offers unique clothing and accessories, sizes newborn to 14, as well as dance and gymnastic attire and shoes from toddler to adult sizes.

Jessica Moler, owner of Wish Children’s Boutique in Wapakoneta and Jen Velasquez, owner of Pointe of Joy Dance Boutique in Lima, have been friends for a while.

Jessica said they would often collaborate on ideas and that “it just made sense to combine two locations into one store.” Jessica, who previously worked in Findlay, said she knew the community would be a good fit and that they both like the downtown feel for their store.

Wish Children’s Boutique and Pointe of Joy Dance Boutique is open TuesdayFriday 11am-6pm and Saturday 11am-3pm. -JR Wish Children’s Boutique and Pointe of Joy Dance Boutique, 404 S. Main St. Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/findlaywishchildrenspointeofjoy/

Findlay Rugby Football Club, Inc, 2019 Golf Scramble

JUNE 22ND 8AM SHOTGUN START

Entrance Fees: $50/person; $200/Team (incl. lunch) Awesome Prizes: Awarded to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place place Door Prizes: Mulligans - 50/50; Raffle - $5.00 HILLCREST GC, FINDLAY, OHIO prizes for longest drive, longest putt, hole-in-one!

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PENNY PINCHING There’s lots of summer fun you can have without breaking the bank! Put these “penny pinching” activities on your summer bucket list.

Take a hike

There’s no shortage of hiking and biking trails in Hancock County. Fresh air, nature, exercise—all for free!

Van Buren State Park, on close to 300 acres of woods and pond, has an extensive network of trails. Litzenberg Memorial Woods has 225 acres of wood ravines, wetlands, prairie and sky with trails, a picnic area and playground. (Free) Van Buren State Park, 12259 Township Rd. 218, Van Buren, parks. ohiodnr.gov/vanburen. Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Rte. 224, Findlay, www.hancockparks.com.

AMC Classic in Findlay offers Summer Movie Camp every Wednesday. For just $4 plus tax, children can view a kid-friendly movie on the big screen complete with a kid’s pack of popcorn, drink and snack.

906 Interstate Drive, Findlay. www.amctheatres.com

Explore a cave

Caves are cool—literally! Seneca Caverns in Bellevue is one of Ohio’s largest underground caverns. Walk the natural stone steps and view Ole’ Mist’ry River, a crystal-clear stream that runs underground. Tours depart every 30 minutes, but strollers and back carriers are not permitted, so this activity is better suited for older children. ($18 adults 13-61; $9 children 5-12; free children 5 and under).

15248 E Township Rd. 178, Bellevue. 419-483-6711. www.senecacavernsohio.com.

Join a reading club

Sign up for the summer reading program, “A Universe of Stories,” at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. Make weekly trips to the library to check out new books and stop for ice cream afterwards. The library’s summer reading program includes reading incentives and weekly raffle drawings. It starts May 24 (June 3 kickoff celebration) and runs through August 17. (Free) 206 Broadway St. findlaylibrary.org

Pick strawberries

If the season results in a bumper crop of strawberries, Suter’s Produce in Pandora offers u-pick strawberries.

Head to the fields with a bucket and pick juicy red berries, then take them home and make strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie or strawberry jam. You can also

Encounter nature

Public gardens are enchanting places for children and adults.

Meander down the garden paths, encounter beautiful plantings, feed fish in ponds and see nature in new ways. Four amazing gardens are less than an hour drive from Findlay with reasonable admission costs. The Schedel Arboretum and Gardens along the bank of the Portage River in Elmore includes a Japenese garden and waterfall ($12 adults; $6 children 6-13; free for children 5 and under), the Toledo Botanical Gardens boasts 60 acres of public display gardens (free), Spiegel Grove, the beautiful 25-acre estate that’s part of the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museum in Fremont and includes rose gardens, Indian trails, and the President and First Lady’s tombs (free to walk the grounds); and Kingwood Center Gardens in Mansfield, a 47acre former estate garden with a mansion, greenhouse, herb garden, woodland garden and more ($5 per person; free for children 12 and under).

Schedel Garden: 19255 W. Portage River South Drive, Elmore. www.schedel-gardens.org. Toledo Botanical Gardens: 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo. www.metroparkstoledo.com. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museum, Spiegel Grove, Fremont: www.rbhayes.org. Kingwood Center Gardens: 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield. www.kingwoodcenter.com.

Kids Eat Free Everyday at Logan’s Irish Pub. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Our entire crew works as a Family Unit and a lot of us have families of our own. Cooper is one of ours and he enjoys coming in to see Mom at Logans and Eating for free. (per adult purchase). We pride the Pub as a place to bring Family and Friends.

We hope you join us this summer with your little ones.

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vide a positive, memorable, and empowering birthing experience, but they do not help with the physical birthing process.

What’s the difference?

These two terms are tossed around frequently these days--is there a distinction?

Doula The word “doula” is a Greek word meaning “woman’s servant.” A doula is essentially a labor support companion.

They are professionally trained in childbirth to provide emotional, physical, and educational support to pregnant women throughout their journey. They are NOT medically trained; their purpose is to pro-

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Midwife A midwife is a trained health professional, sometimes — but not always — a nurse, who helps healthy women during labor, delivery, and after the birth of their babies. Midwives can deliver babies at home, in birthing centers, or in a hospital.

Sara Linkey, CNM, MSN, RN at Henry County Hospital, explains, “Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) partner with women to provide evidence-based women’s health care. Midwives provide gynecology services, pregnancy and postpartum care, and are qualified and trained in delivery. The Midwifery relationship can start in the teen years and continue all the way through menopause. Midwives

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are passionate about education, health promotion, and assisting women to make the best choices about their health. Midwifery is women caring for women!”

For those who are considering a midwife, it’s important to recognize that midwives can have different levels of training: A certified nurse-midwife (CNM) is a registered nurse who has graduated from an accredited nurse-midwifery education program and passed the national exam.

CNMs can practice in all 50 states.

A certified midwife (CM) is a midwife with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a health field but is NOT a nurse. To become a certified midwife, however, they must complete an accredited midwifery education program and pass the national exam. Only a handful of states allow CMs to practice.

A certified professional midwife (CPM) has training and clinical experience in childbirth, in and/or outside of the hos-

pital setting and has passed the national exam. They are NOT nurses. Not all states permit CPMs to practice.

Are they right for you?

While anyone and everyone could use a doula, it is recommended to only use a midwife if you have a healthy pregnancy with no complications as midwives are not medically trained or equipped to deal with complications during delivery or medical issues that may arise with the newborn.

Midwives provide the same medical support and guidance during pregnancy as an OB/GYN, conducting prenatal exams and advising you during your pregnancy. They can deliver your baby and provide a doctor referral when necessary.

As with all decisions during pregnancy, the choice of a doula and/or midwife is a personal one.

Love at First Glance Local business offers 4-D ultrasound

Nothing can compare to that moment when your newborn is placed in your arms and you are face-to-face for the first time. While it is not quite face to face, First Glance Ultrasound Studio and Boutique can provide similar special moments in the months leading up to the baby’s arrival.

First Glance specializes in 4-D, high definition ultrasound for families eager to see an image of their baby looks and to find out the baby’s gender. Owner Maribeth Toumazos, who has worked as a registered sonographer for 35 years in the healthcare field, opened First Glance in June 2017. “It was always in the back of my mind to do this in retirement,” she said. “I’ve always loved scanning babies and seeing the happiness it brings to parents to see these images.”

Know the gender Toumazos stresses that her ultrasounds are not for diagnostic purposes.

All clients must be under the care of a doctor and receive their regularly-scheduled diagnostic ultrasounds as directed by their physician. If she notices anything of concern, however, she will contact the client’s physician.

At First Glance, ultrasounds to detect gender can be done at 15 weeks, five weeks earlier than the 20-week diagnostic ultrasound. The room holds 20-25 people, so the extended family can attend for a “gender reveal” party. Toumazos conducts an ultrasound a few days before the party so she knows what the gender is, then another ultrasound during the party.

“We can provide pink or blue cupcakes, pink or blue Shirley’s popcorn, and drinks,” she said. “We even have a confetti machine that blows pink

or blue confetti. Family members can mingle around and have a little party. None of this is allowed, and understandably so, during a diagnostic ultrasound at the doctor’s office.”

Prenatal images Some local parents also appreciate the opportunity to see high-quality images of their baby at various points before the baby’s birth. Packages range from $49 and up, depending on the number of ultrasounds the client wishes to have.

“With a 4-D ultrasound, the baby really looks true to character,” adds Toumazos.

In addition to ultrasounds, First Glance includes a boutique area with unique baby clothes, shoes and accessories for girls and boys in sizes newborn to 18 months. The boutique also sells a variety of specialty items for gender reveal parties. “We receive a lot of traffic in the boutique, because once family members learn the baby’s gender, they are eager to buy something special,” says Toumazos.

First Glance collaborates with local photographer Kristen Jones who offers a variety of maternity and newborn photography packages. “We like to say we can take care of your photography needs from conception to birth and beyond,” says Toumazos.

First Glance is located at 327 South Main Street in Findlay. For more information, visit firstglanceultrasoundstudioandboutique.com or call 419-557-BABY.

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A passion for helping new moms

These two terms are tossed around frequently these days--is there a distinction?

How long have you been a doula and what inspired you to become one? I began looking into

becoming a doula following the birth of our second son, Frank, in 2017. My own doula, Beth Fessenden, inspired me to follow my calling for birth work. I began my doula journey in January 2018 and attended my first birth that February.

My passion continues to grow with each birth I am honored to attend.

What training did you receive to become a doula? I am currently

completing certification with DONA International, as well as working toward certification as a perinatal bereavement doula through Sufficient Grace Ministries. I continue to further my knowledge by attending trainings such as placenta seminars and Spinning Babies workshops (no, I cannot “spin” your baby, but I can help him/her get into a more optimal position for birth).

My full doula profile can be found on Doulamatch.net (a great resource when looking for local doulas servicing your area).

How would you describe what you do? Doulas play a role

during pregnancy, birth, and early postpartum by providing informational, emotional, and physical support to moms-to-be. We are a wealth of evidence-based information to aid moms in informed decision making. We provide non-medical, continuous, compassionate care during labor and birth. This can be anything from comfort measures to relieving anxiety with relaxation techniques to helping a partner (if applicable) be more involved. Postpartum care focuses on emotional care and breastfeeding support as families transition to their new reality of caring for a newborn. Doulas support you if you choose home birth or hospital birth, midwife or obstetrician, medicated or unmedicated, vaginal or cesarean or VBAC, induction or spontaneous labor. We are there to support you as you become a mother.

Whether it’s for the first time or the 17th time, doulas will hold space for you.

Call Help Me Grow at 419-665-3322 or 1-800-755-GROW

Why should someone consider using a doula?

Visit: http://bit.ly/ReferToHMG 618 S. Main St. Findlay, OH 45840 419-425-3276

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There are so many benefits! Studies show that having a doula present results in fewer requests for pain medication, a decrease in the need for interventions, lower cesarean birth rates, more partner involvement, reduced postpartum mood disorders, and improvement of breastfeeding success.

Why are doulas so popular now?

Although doulas have been around for decades, the internet and social media have broadened our exposure. All the taboo parts of pregnancy, birth and postpartum are gaining more attention.

Birth fear/trauma is being discussed.

Postpartum depression is being discussed. The natural act of breastfeeding being hard and NOT natural feeling is being discussed. Having a positive birth experience is becoming more and more important. Women are not shying away from finding their village and that village includes doulas.

What do you enjoy about being a doula?

Babies are cool and all, but I especially enjoy knowing that I’ve helped provide moms with “Informed Empowerment” and helping them achieve a positive birth experience.

What is the most challenging part of what you do?

The unpredictability of labor. Will I be called out during a soccer game? In the middle of the night? Have I double- and triple-checked that my phone’s ringer is on loud and not vibrate? Will this be a fast birth or a 24+ hour labor? Let’s just say that my bag is always packed and ready to go when I’m on call (38 weeks until birth for each client).

Do you interact with medical professionals in the area?

I have the pleasure of interacting with nurses, midwives (CNM), and obstetricians in the hospital setting, and homebirth midwives (CPM and DEM) for outof-hospital births. I don’t speak FOR my clients, but often facilitate communication between them and their caregivers.

A doula’s role is to compliment the birth support team by providing non-medical support throughout different scenarios.

The Expert:

Tammy Bridenstine, Back Office Support Manager

Millstream Area Credit Union 1007 Western Ave., Findlay 419.422.5626 millstreamcu.com

Q: Why do I see two different balances when I check my account online?

A:

The Experts:

The actual balance is the amount you have in the account, however, the available balance is the amount you have available to use. The difference may be due to preauthorized debit card transactions you have made that have not finalized or been fully debited from your account.

Nick Kulik,

CFRE, Chief Donor

Engagement Officer,

nkulik@community-foundation.com

Tracy McMath

J.D., CAP, Development & Planned Giving Officer,

tmcmath@community-foundation.com

Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

Q: Now that tax season is over,

101 W. Sandusky St., Findlay 419.425.1100 community-foundation.com

we’re thinking about our giving for 2019. What is family giving?

A:

Family giving focuses on volunteering, charitable giving and being aware of community needs as an integral part of your family’s life. Giving as a family has many benefits. It demonstrates to your children the importance of volunteerism and financial generosity, managing wealth and can help families do something tangible and positive for others in need. On the financial side, most gifts made to nonprofit organizations are tax deductible.

Q: Would it be better to deposit my funds into a higher interest bearing savings account or a certificate of deposit?

A:

This would depend if you want the money to be accessible or not without a penalty. If you need to keep the funds available to you, then you would want to deposit it into a savings account. However, if you can lock the money up for a certain period of time without the need to use it, you could put it into a certificate of deposit. Certificates of deposit usually have a better interest rate.

Q: How do I improve my credit score?

A:

The simplest way is to pay your bills on time each month, pay off debt and keep credit card balances as low as possible. Don’t close unused credit cards, keep them open with no balances and only obtain new credit when necessary. If there are any collections, make arrangements with the creditor to make payments and pay off the collections. It will take time, but following these steps will increase your score and save you a lot in interest.

Q: How can The Community Foundation support family giving?

A:

We can help you and your family make a meaningful, strategic and positive difference in our community. There are two ways for your family to partner with us. They are the community’s endowment and donor directed funds. If you’re passionate about a particular area or cause, the Community’s Endowment ensures Hancock County will always have philanthropic resources to address future needs and opportunities. Together, we can achieve the greatest possible impact for our community by establishing a legacy for your family with a named fund. If there’s a specific organization you’re interested in supporting, Donor Directed Funds allow donors to accomplish their philanthropic dreams by investing in Donor Advised Funds, Scholarships, Agency Endowments, Designated Funds and Supporting Organizations. These customizable options allow donors to start their own lasting legacy and involve your family hands-on.

Q: How can I help my parents or grandparents in their planning?

A:

Our goal is to ensure a lasting legacy for your loved ones and support their philanthropic interests. We encourage you and your family to meet with us and your professional advisors to create a plan that makes sense for everyone. For example, if your parent or grandparent is over age 70 their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA) are great vehicles for charitable giving. IRAs provide favorable tax incentives during their life and to their heirs after death.

We can work with you and your professional advisor to see if this option would be right for you.

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Parents Night

OUT!

Regular date nights help to keep the spark alive.

Or perhaps a night out with friends is what you need. So grab a sitter and check out these local events this month to enjoy some fun downtime!

Mancy’s Findlay Welcomes New Chef Delicious cuisine, sophisticated venue

For a sophisticated date night, make reservations for dinner for two at Mancy’s Steakhouse at the Hancock Hotel. Mancy’s recently welcomed a new executive chef who is eager to “showcase his cooking style” for the Findlay community.

Meet Chef Daniels Chef Jason Daniels has a passion for food. He credits his mother in part for sparking his early interest in cooking, but not because she was a good cook. “It was kind of out of self-defense,” he says, with a laugh.

Originally from Arkansas, Chef Daniels has over 20 years of experience in the culinary world, with stints in the South and on the East Coast. He most recently worked at The Inn at Willow Grove, a Forbes Four Star boutique property in Orange, Va. Mancy’s nearly 100-year history and stellar reputation attracted him to the executive chef position in Findlay. “I’ve been in this business for 24 years and I’ve never met an owner as passionate about food as Mr. Mancy,” he said.

Chef Daniels also appreciated the beauty of the Hancock Hotel property and the friendliness of the Findlay community. “Downtown Findlay is fantastic, and I’ve been impressed by the generosity and welcome I’ve received from the people here,” he says.

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Cooking up tasty dishes As part of Mancy’s culinary team, Chef Daniels works with Toledo Executive Chef Michael Rosendaul to “enhance sides and sauces, introduce new specials, interactive desserts and brunch items while letting tried-and-true classics speak for themselves.”

According to Chef Daniels, he could never pick a favorite dish, saying it would be akin to a parent trying to pick a favorite child. “Every dish is unique and brings different challenges,” he says.

“I enjoy the variety in the kitchen; one moment I could be cooking a steak or seafood and the next baking dessert.”

His advice for home cooks? Don’t be afraid to experiment because what’s the worst that can happen? “Follow your instincts and your taste, and adjust recipes as needed— you’ll learn as you go.”

Chef Daniels started at Mancy’s at the Hancock Hotel in February, and he is looking forward to the summer months ahead. “I want diners to come here and experience the quality they expect but also experience a little home away from home.”

Mancy’s Steakhouse at the Hancock Hotel offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch. Breakfast is served 6:30am-11am Monday through Friday, with brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 7am- 4pm. Lunch is served from Monday through Friday, 11am-2pm and dinner from Monday through Saturday, 5-10pm.

To make a reservation, visit hancockhotel.com/mancys-steakhouse.

healthy moms

Organic skin care at Journey Salon & Day Spa Wellness starts with the skin

by Emilee Evans

Wellness includes self care that sometimes, as moms, we overlook. Having chronic health conditions, I not only try to make time for self care, but I am also cautious of ingredients I’m putting in, and on, my body. The highly-rated and award-winning organic skin care line carried at Journey Salon & Day Spa is enticing.

Eminence Organic Skin Care uses hand-picked fresh ingredients to create products that contain potent healing and beautifying properties. The products are free of parabens, animal by-products, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfates, harmful colorants and fragrances, mineral oils and petroleum as well as other harsh cosmetic chemicals.

Something good closer to home “Guests have been so excited that they can now purchase Eminence products in Findlay because they had been driving to Columbus to find them,” said Mandy Stevens, Journey Salon & Day Spa owner.

“Our estheticians, who are licensed by the state of Ohio and highly trained by

Eminence, were amazed at the results they saw immediately when they started testing the products, and they couldn’t wait to share them with our guests. The products help our guests to relax while meeting their skin care goals.”

Eminence Organic Skin Care products, with heavenly aromas, are loved

by Journey staff and guests. Products include cleansers, moisturizers, masks and treatments, exfoliants, toners, sun care, serums, lip care and more. All products used by the salon with facials are available for purchase.

HOURS OF OPERATION Mon. - Fri. 5:45am - 6:00pm 15100 Birchaven Lane Findlay, OH 45840

“Eminence products help us achieve dramatic results--naturally. The customizable facials take aim at specific skin concerns such as hyperpigmentation, acne and the signs of aging without any harsh ingredients,” Stevens notes.

Relax and feel the stress melt away During a facial, the esthetician begins with a consultation to discuss skin care goals and then to create a plan to meet those goals during and after the facial.

Signature and Organic Facials also in-

FOR A TOUR CALL 419-425-3049.

127 W. Hardin St., 419-427-2420, journeysalonspa.com, “Journey Salon & Day Spa” on Facebook

Marilyn’s Lifelong Education Center An Intergrational Childcare

Marilyn’s Lifelong Education Center (MLLEC) is a state licensed private-pay intergenerational childcare for children ages 6 weeks of age to 5 years of age. Our preschool Lead Teacher is Reegan Holden. Ms. Reegan has a BA in Education.

At MLLEC, children learn through hands on explorations, a creative curriculum and positive guidance within a natural family-like environment.

Susan Farrell is the Director of MLLEC. Susan has 25 years of experience in child care.

clude a relaxing scalp and foot massage, taking self care to the next level. To learn more about Eminence Organic Skin Care products, stop in during business hours (Monday 10am-6pm, Tuesday-Thursday 10am-8pm, Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 9am-3pm) or call to schedule a facial.

HISTORY The Marilyn & Gordon Macklin Intergenerational Institute was established in July 2003. The Institute was endowed by Marilyn & Gordon Macklin, former residents of Findlay, Ohio, as a way to give back to a community that had been so good to them.

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Marilyn’s Lifelong Education Center is located within Birchaven Retirement Village. Daily intergenerational interactions with our senior adult friends (grandfriends) enhance the social learning experiences at our unique Center.

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Dad

REFLECTIONS

Local Dads Reflect on Fatherhood

by Emilee Evans

Father’s Day honors the paternal bonds and influence of fathers in society.

Dating back to 1909, it’s celebrated annually in the US on the third Sunday in June. We reached out to local dads to ask them what fatherhood means to them, what they learned from their own fathers and how they celebrate Father’s Day.

Kids: Colbi (22) and Sydni (20) On being a father

It’s the most challenging and rewarding experience.

To provide, protect and mentor your children until they become adults is both exciting and terrifying.

From changing diapers, to teaching them how to ride a bicycle, to worrying about them driving, to seeing them become independent, honorable adults. The entire experience truly teaches unconditional love.

My dad taught me

How to be a mentor without being overbearing. He told me that, when you are a teenager, you feel your parents don’t know anything, but by the time you are 25, your parents are right about everything. He also taught me to be generous with those that have less.

Late in life, my dad loved to tip 50 percent or better.

Father’s Day celebration

Wick Colchagoff

CRAIG ROGGHE

Kids: Anell (13), Norah (10), Remy (10), Brycen (5), Lakin (3). We have 2 biological and 3 adopted kiddos.

On being a father

My favorite part of fatherhood is getting to see the world through my kids’ eyes. Whether it’s playing board games or video games, there’s always something fun to learn about my kids.

My dad taught me

“You can be the smartest person in the world, but if you have no manners it doesn’t mean a thing.”

Father’s Day celebration

For Father’s Day, my wife and kids love making cards for me and giving them to me. They try to find a project around the farm I want to get done, and they all pitch in to help me.

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We spend time together as a family and everyone does what I want to do for the day. Sometimes it might just be a relaxing day while other times we will do something outdoors. We have gone golfing, cycling and kayaking in the past. However, the best part is just spending time together.

Jason

wagner Kids: Brahlen (11), Avett (5) On being a father

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Kids: Samantha (12) and Aiden (7) On being a father

For me, there is no “favorite part” of being a father.

It’s more an accumulation of raising someone who will do good in the world, having little versions of myself to play and hang out with and hearing little giggles and laughs when they are happy. I guess if I had to choose one thing, though, it would be seeing the looks on their faces and hearing the words, “I love you, Dad.”

My dad taught me

Above all, to treat others well. My dad has shown not just me and my family unconditional love and support, but also the people around him as well.

He has been the rock of the family ever since I can remember and has shown all of us what it means to be, not just a father, but also a dad.

Father’s Day celebration My favorite thing to do on Father’s Day is to spend time with my kids, without whom I wouldn’t be able to celebrate it. I also like to hang out with my own dad, whether it’s watching the Tigers play, or just hanging out with him and my kids.

Of all things in my life, the one thing that rises to the top which I am most grateful for is being a dad.

Any fella can become a father, but being a quality dad takes commitment and patience. The love I feel for my son makes my heart feel like a balloon that is about to burst. These boys are one thing I had most anticipated growing up, along with from marriage.

I feel a deep sense of pride and admiration for my boys. Being a dad has made me a better man, and being a better man continues to help me become a better dad.

My dad taught me

Most notably, how to work hard. I’ve never seen my dad take a shortcut. He taught me to think three steps ahead and to begin every project with the end in mind. Growing up, my dad always told us “the more you know, the easier it is to know more.” I still don’t know what that means, but I have never stopped learning and that is probably why. I have always admired my dad’s drive and resilience. Nothing makes me more proud than when someone says to me, with a smile, “You’re Ed Wagner’s boy?” Also, my dad’s grandpa game is top notch, as he is fun, entertaining and has embraced the title with undeniable and sincere love.

Father’s Day celebration

I like to celebrate Father’s Day with my dad, grilling out and relaxing by a campfire. Ideally, with my boys, I would love to be camping or hiking, or smoking some meats. In the future, if I could be playing the ole guitar and singing songs around a campfire with them, that’d hit me in the feels on Father’s Day. Just being together is all I’d want, breathing in and appreciating every second.

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Josh Kurtz

Kids: Easton (15) and Brenna (12) On being a father

Fatherhood is a blessing that’s unexplainable and a responsibility that I am called to do. I want to be able to raise my children to be the best all around people so they can be wonderful contributors to society. I want to give them love, support and knowledge that they can pass along to their children.

My dad taught me

That you are not always right. I learned patience, hard work and how to sacrifice for your family. Also, I learned to “embrace the baldness!”

Father’s Day celebration

My wife and I both lost our fathers a few years back, so we understand this can be a hard day for people. We take time to talk about our memories of our fathers. We also spend the whole day together as a family!

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Lessons from Baseball

Getting to know Coach Gene Stechschulte

by Anita Doseck

Coach Gene Stechchulte, as a kid from Kalida, Ohio, was involved in sports from an early age. After a career as a player that culminated in pitching in the Major Leagues, Stechschulte now coaches at the university level, where he has set new records with Ohio Northern University baseball.

Pitching in the Majors For Stechschulte, baseball has opened doors in his life. “What was once just a hobby turned into a very focal part of everything I have done in my adult life. I’ve gotten more from the game than I had ever dreamed about.”

He’s most proud of overcoming what could have been the end of his baseball career several times. Upon graduating high school, he was not recruited by colleges, but ended up playing baseball at the Ashland University, and having an All-American hitting career. Despite his successes at Ashland, he was not drafted by a professional team at the end of his college career. When he secured a place on a rookie team in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system, he fought to prove himself. Determination and hard work led to him becoming an MLB pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals from 2000-2002.

(L-R) Krista, Andrew, Ava, Katleyn and Coach Stechschulte.

What do you love the most about baseball? The game presents very few limitations due to physical stature. Skill development is the most critical factor to a player’s success and hard work can overcome physical limitations.

What makes baseball unique from other sports? The saying is that baseball is the most negative game there is. Players that strike out two of every three times at bat end up in the hall of fame. There’s a mental side to the game, and you have to develop the ability to come back from failure, pitch to pitch.

What was exciting about playing in the MLB? Competing at the highest level every day. It was surreal playing in the MLB parks I grew up watching on television.

Many of my teammates were guys that I had baseball cards of in plastic folders. It was an amazing feeling being a small part of that world.

He hit a home run on the first pitch ever thrown to him in a Major League game— one of only a few players to do this!

Stechschulte now serves as the 24th head baseball coach for Ohio Northern University, where he has broken all-time single season individual and team hits records. Coach Stechschulte, in his eighth season with OSU, ranks just below Coach Herb Strayer, who was ONU’s head baseball coach for 31 years, in all-time career victories.

Strong values Stechschulte has coached over 40 players who have gone on to play baseball professionally. He takes his role as a mentor seriously, both with his team and with 18

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youth in the surrounding area who attend camps at ONU. He strives to teach his players, above all, respect for everyone they meet, both in and out of baseball. He instills in his team that they are representatives of the University and should carry themselves in an honorable way. He holds his team to a “standard of excellence,” meaning that they are expected to exhibit hard work and dedication in everything they do.

This holds true in the classroom as well.

The adversity he faced in his first few years with the Cardinals has helped to shape his coaching style. “I know what it was like when my coaches didn’t take time to work with me for two years,” Stechschulte says. He learned to be the hardest worker in any organization he has been a part of and teaches his players that, too.

Sports and family Stechschulte’s father was one of his first coaches, teaching him the value of identifying the good things in every player, and how that impacts young children especially. He mentions the value of allowing children to be involved in many activities so they can discover what they enjoy without external pressure from parents.

Coach Stechschulte and his wife, Krista, live in Findlay with their three children. Andrew is a sophomore at FHS and his favorite sport is baseball. Katleyn, 7th grade, and Ava, 2nd grade, both attend St. Michael’s. Sports are a big part of family life and the coach instills in his own children the importance of persevering, not giving up. “The greatest things in life are accomplished when failure is a real option. There is no way of growing without pushing yourself past what you think your limits are,” he says.

CONNECTIONS

Lessons from Home

Findlay students attend Japanese Saturday school -by Bailey Poland

School doesn’t run just Monday through Friday for Japanese students in Findlay, as they also attend a special school on Saturdays! The Japanese Saturday school in Toledo, presents an important link between the students and Japan.

Connection to home Established in 1990, the school is located at the Maumee Valley Country Day School in a rented part of the facility.

According to Japanese Saturday school principal Mrs. Mariko Johnston and chairman Satoshi Mano, the school currently serves 44 students, around half of whom come from Findlay. For Japanese students who are in the U.S. temporarily, Mano said, the school provides supplemental education so that students catch up more quickly when they return to Japan. For Japanese students who are living in the U.S. permanently, Japanese Saturday School provides language education to maintain their native language skills.

Lessons in language, math and more Johnston described a normal schedule for the Japanese Saturday school: “We get the same textbooks students use in Japan, so our curriculum includes a six-period day. There are three periods for Japanese language arts, two for math, and one for music, calligraphy, social studies, or a birthday party.” While the school primarily serves younger students, it can provide lessons for students up through the 12th grade, explained Johnston.

Time to unwind The 13 teacher school also serves another important function for students.

“When they come here, most of the students are studying English, so the Saturday school is kind of their paradise. They can express themselves in Japanese and people around them can understand,” Johnston said. “They like to come every Saturday, even though it means they have to come to school six days a week, and there’s homework.”

Preserving cultural traditions Other cultural opportunities provided by the school include “mochitsuki [LW1]” —a traditional Japanese ceremony to make mochi, a rice cake. Mochi can be eaten year-round, but is a food typically used to celebrate New Year’s Day. The school offers families an opportunity to make the traditional dish.

Japanese Saturday school also helps students learn traditional Japanese calligraphy, and many students also take private lessons in this ancient art. The school also has many annual school and cultural events for students, including a New Year’s Celebration and a spring athletic festival.

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A Taste of New York in Downtown Findlay

by Betsey Watson Mascaro

JOEY FRATELLO’S PIZZERIA 116 E. Sandusky St., Findlay 419-427-JOEY (5639) “Joey Fratello’s Pizzeria” on Facebook Open Sunday-Tuesday: 11am-10pm, Friday and Saturday: 11am-11pm www.joeyfratellos.com There is something sacred about pizza for New Yorkers—the thin crust, a proportional balance of toppings, sauce and cheese and, of course, the proper fold for eating a slice. I’ve learned all about this from my husband, a born-and-bred Italian New Yorker. While I managed to transplant him to Findlay, Jeremy’s love for New York-style pizza runs deep. So, for this assignment, I had just the man to put Joey Fratello’s to the test.

Step off Sandusky Street and into a New York City pizza parlor Findlay resident Marty Meyer opened Joey Fratello’s 12 years ago. A huge pizza fan, he obtained the restaurant’s recipes from New York chefs. Situated in an older building downtown, Joey Fratello’s Pizzeria offers customers the classic feel of a New York Pizzeria. Lofty ceilings, gently worn décor, wood paneling and a few framed pictures of the Rat Pack make you feel as if you’ve been transported to New York City. When we visited for a late lunch, a server quickly greeted and led us to a spacious corner booth.

As the kids got settled, our very hungry five-year-old, Mae, began crying because her sister wouldn’t share her paper and markers. A classic meltdown began, only to be cut short when the server swooped in with a coloring book and pencil box filled with crayons! We were saved! With all three kids reading or coloring, Jeremy and I hunkered down to read the menu.

Joey Fratello’s serves a wide array of specialty pizzas as well as three sizes of create-your-own pizzas. They offer Italian pasta dishes, oven-toasted sandwiches and numerous salads.

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Despite an enticing variety of tempting appetizers (including garlic bread, onion rings, breaded ravioli, pepperoni sticks, and spicy-white cheddar bites, we were even more tempted by the main dishes— including, to my great delight—a New York-style calzone. What is this delicacy, you ask? A standard calzone is filled with both mozzarella and ricotta. That ricotta makes ALL the difference! Along with the calzone, we ordered the Florentine specialty pizza along with a chicken Caesar salad. Leland, our nine-year-old, quickly settled on a custom 8” pizza with sliced meatballs while Mae chose an 8” bacon and pineapple pizza. Our eight-year-old, Josephine, enthusiastically ordered the spaghetti and meatballs.

The kids continued reading and coloring while we eagerly awaited our food.

Despite the odd time (nearly 2pm on a Friday afternoon) there was steady traffic in and out of the restaurant. Our server doubled as a chef to catch up on orders while also stopping by tables and greeting newcomers. Just as we got antsy about our food, he stopped by with an update and, soon after, our meals arrived.

Pleasing the toughest critic As the dishes arrived, Leland devoured his pizza in short order (literally) and reported that it was “good.”

Since he’s nine, neither his speedy eating or one word review surprised me! Joey eagerly dug into the spaghetti, quickly working on one of the huge meatballs as she expertly twirled the pasta onto her fork. She reported, with a grin, that the meatballs were her second favorite in the world (second only to Jeremy’s!). Meanwhile, Mae slowly but happily ate her custom pizza and revelled in the fact that it was all hers!

Jeremy and I split the generous portion of Caesar salad. The careful arrangement of the Florentine pie, with vibrant red tomatoes, crisp white cheese and the rich green of the spinach, gave the pizza a beautiful, balanced look that complemented its delicious flavor. And then there was the calzone. Jeremy graciously let me dig into the calzone first. Filled

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with both mozzarella and ricotta, those flavors were enhanced by mushrooms and spicy capicola ham (as suggested by our server). The result was a delicious blend of smooth, creamy flavors accented by the sharp, slightly smoky capicola, all encased within a perfectly-browned, slightly crispy pocket of pizza dough. I was in heaven. And perhaps even more surprisingly, Jeremy was, too.

Indulge in the flavors of New York With full bellies, multiple takeout containers and an eagerness to return, we paid our bill. Throughout the whole meal, we’d felt like we’d been magically transported to Jeremy’s home state. The only thing missing were garlic knots!

Upon further reflection, I realized that Joey Fratello’s perfectly blends New York atmosphere and food with the welcoming friendliness of the Midwest—which makes it perfect for our family.

The Short Course: Kid-friendly: Definitely!

To avoid wait: Visit during an

off-peak time or order takeout or delivery

Noise level: Average.

Bathroom amenities: A clean unisex bathroom (no changing table)

High chairs? Yes. Kids’ menu? Technically, no – but the whole menu offers kid-friendly options!

Anything healthy for kids? Yes. Food allergy concerns? Glutenfree crust is available. Speak with your server about specific allergy concerns.

June 2019 All calendar events are subject to change, cancellation and limited size. Calling ahead for confirmation is recommended.

1SATURDAY Field of Dreams Baseball Camp Kids will experience a two hour baseball camp, three Mud Hens and VIP treatment at the ballpark. The camp, open to any child 5-18 with special needs. $25. Noon-2pm.

Hensville, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. mudhens.com Heritage Farm Fest - Visit the Historic Farmstead in Wood County for an afternoon of hayrides, treats and 1930s-era party games. Take a tour of the house, farm and animals with the family. 3-7pm.

Carter Farm, 18331 Carter Rd., Bowling Green. 419-353-1897. wcparks.org Free 10th Tiffin Art Festival - The festival will feature fine art work in a juried art show, live music, food trucks and a children’s area. 9:30am-4pm.

Hedges-Boyer Park, 491 Coe St., Tiffin.

419-443-0478. tiffinartguild.org Free Spectrum Pride Picnic - Everyone is welcome to share in the festivities. Meet other LGTBQ+ families and students in the Findlay area and learn more about the group at the picnic. Noon-4pm.

Spectrum of Findlay, 2447 Tiffin Ave. Site 217. 419-455-1896. spectrumoffindlaylgbt.org Free Mother Daughter Tea - Includes a pot of tea and breakfast treats. Hosted

by Diabetes Youth Services. 10:30am12:30pm. Swan House Tea Room, 225 W. Sandusky St. 419-291-1234. dys4kids.org Free Lucas the Elephant Birthday at the Zoo - The Zoo’s cutest elephant is turning 8 years old! Watch the birthday boy enjoy special treats and games. Free with admission. 10:30am-1:30pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

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3 MONDAY Safety Town - Enroll your youngster in a street and bike safety session held at Camp Fire. $35. 8:30-11:30am, 6/3 6/7. Camp Fire, 801 Kirk St., Fostoria.

419- 435-4884. campfirenwohio.com

6 THURSDAY Bouncing Babies Storytime The story hour combines play and movement with stories and sing-a-longs. 11amnoon. Additional date 6/20. Tiffin Library, 77 Jefferson St., Tiffin. 419-447-3751. tiffinsenecalibrary.org Free Mindful Parenting - A group discussion for Christan parents. Meets six for weeks. $50. 7-9pm. First Presbyterian, 2330 S. Main St. 419-423-2112. findlayfpc.org Food Truck Festival - Visit the Lima Mall for a fun day of shopping and food trucks in the parking lot. 5-8pm.

Lima Mall, 2400 Elida Rd., Lima.

419-331-6255. limamall.com Free

6 THURSDAY Family Pottery - Ages 4-6 with an adult will create a simple project using clay.

Work together to hand-build a project.

Registration required. $15.

9:30-11am. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg.

419-874-4174. 577foundation.org

Saturday June 8

Findlay Air Expo & Car Show Grab the family and go out to see some amazing vehicles and high flying action during the Findlay Air Expo & Car Show! The event will include a judged car show and display, static aircraft displays, aerobatic aircraft routines (twice during the event), paid aircraft rides (helicopter and airplane), food vendors, kids play area and more! Although event admission is free, a donation which benefits Black Swamp Area Council Exploring is suggested for parking. Registration fees to benefit Flag City Honor Flight apply to those who wish to exhibit at the car show. Should it rain, the event will be held the following day, Sunday, June 9. Please contact Miller Customs for more information at 419-422-7466.

8am-4pm, Findlay Airport, 1615 Gray St.

Saturday June 8 and Sunday June 9

Ghost Town Crafts & Antiques Spring Festival Ghost Town will be hosting their 4th year of Crafts & Antiques Festivals in 2019. Kids can climb the big 24’ Climbing Wall and shoot the laser guns.

Plus Ghost Town will be filled with both craft and antique dealers inside and out. Live music will be provided daily by East of Cheyenne. Bring the family and plan on staying all day. There will be plenty of food and beverages as well as additional entertainment including Wild West actors who will perform several times each day.

Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday 10am-4pm, Ghost Town, 10630 County Road 40

Friday June 14

Free Playgroup Bring your toddlers to the Children’s Museum of Findlay for a free family playgroup activity! Developmental Specialists from Help Me Grow/Early Intervention will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about your child’s development!

9-10am, Children’s Museum of Findlay, 1800 Tiffin Ave. Suite 201

7 FRIDAY Boogie on Main Street - This popular outdoor festival brings the community together for an evening of live music, food trucks and a fun Kids’ Zone activity and game space. 5-11pm. Maraton Center, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419- 422-3315. visitfindlay.com Free

10th Wildlife Festival - Visit the gardens for a day of animal educational programs, live animals, face painting and live music. Programs throughout the day.

1-4pm. Toledo Botanical, 5403 Elmer Dr. 419- 936-2986. metroparkstoledo.com Free

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Princess Tea Party - Party like a princess pre-game at the Mudhens. Kids will enjoy a tea party a gift and princess photos. Includes a ticket to the baseball game. $30. 5:30-6:30pm. Hensville, 406 Washington St. 419-725-4367. mudhens.com

Air Expo & Car Show - The event will showcase antique and rare planes and autos and feature a kids area, food vendors and air shows! 8am-4pm. Findlay Airport, 1615 Gray St. 419-422-4182. visitfindlay.com Free

The Goonies - The classic kids action movie will be screened at the Civic Center.

Fun for the whole family. $5. 8pm. Civic Center, 7 Town Sq., Lima. 419- 224-5222. limaciviccenter.ticketforce.com

My Grown Up & Me - This painting class includes a light lunch and a project to work on together. $40. $10 per additional child. Noon-1:30pm. Awakening Minds, 515 S. Main St. 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org

Summer in the City - This outdoor event will feature water sports, live music, train rides and more. It’s fun for the whole family. 5-8pm. Downtown Perrysburg, Louisiana & Second St. 419-872-6246. downtownperrysburg.org Free

2nd Saturdays for Students The Tiffin Art Guild will host a monthly art class for students ages 8-15. Projects vary. $15-$20. 10am-noon. Tiffin Art Guild, 130 S. Washington St., Tiffin.

419-443-0478. tiffinartguild.org

8 SATURDAY Power of Yesteryear Tractor Show - The two- day festival will feature free admission to the Museum, blacksmithing and farm demos, tractor displays and kiddie pedal pulls. Experience the technology of the 18th Century. 10-5pm. And, 10am3pm, Sunday 6/9. Wood County History Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org

Heavenly Pizza Customer Appreciation Day - This family friendly event will offer free pizza, superheroes and Disney princesses. 11am-2pm.

Heavenly Pizza, 1404 N. Main St. 419-423-7494. heavenlypizzafindlay.com Free

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Family Pottery Classes - Enroll yourself and child ages 7-17 into a two hour class to create a personalized pottery vessel or decoration that will be glazed and fired for you to pick up. $20. 10am-noon.

Also, 6/21. 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-4174.

577foundation.org

Munster on the Maumee Historic reenactors take to the field to recreate the Battle of Fort Meigs during the 1812 American War. 9:30am-5pm.

Saturday & Sunday, 6/15 - 6/16. Fort Meigs, 29100 W. River Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-4121. fortmeigs.org/munster

Summer READ Kickoff - The library is getting kids involved in the summer reading event that promotes literacy amongst youngsters. The celebration kickoff will feature a circus performer Brian Koenig of the Cincinnati Circus, games and activities.

6:30-7:30pm. Findlay Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

TMA Classic Car Shows: Cars & Coffee- Check out the classic car show hosted outdoors on the Museum grounds. Fall in love with the classic American convertibles and retro foreign autos. Stop into the museum’s exhibition “Life is a Highway: Art and American Car Culture.” R&B pop/rock band The Essentials will perform. Noon-3pm.

Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

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5th Polish Picnic - Celebrate Polish American heritage and culture at the picnic. The weekend will be filled with live music, traditional dancing and of course, Polish food. Kids 16 & under are free.

Seniors $6. Adults $8. 5-11pm. And 2-11pm, Saturday 6/15. Oak Shade Grove, 3524 Seaman St., Oregon.

419-691-5684. tapspolkas.com

Free

STEM Saturday - Kids will work on a fun science workshop about electricity and circuits. Admission $5 kids two and over, $7 adults. 11am-1pm. Children’s Museum, `800 Tiffin Ave Ste 201.

567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com

16 SUNDAY How the Other Half Lives Traveling Exhibition - The National Endowment for the Humanities traveling exhibit features photographs from America’s Gilded Age taken by photographer Jacob A. Riis during the turn of the century. The exhibit will be on view through 8/11. Admission $3-$7. Open 10am-4pm, Mondays-Fridays. 1-4pm, Saturdays & Sundays. Wood County History Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org Fathers’ Day at the Zoo Dads get admitted to the Zoo for free!

Bring the kids for a fun day of exploration, discovery. Special BBQ menu available for additional charge. Admission varies. 10am-4pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

17 MONDAY Symphony Storytime Welcome members of the Lima Symphony for a special story hour performance at the Library.

10:30-11:30am. Findlay Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Sunshine Studios Summer Camp Kids will get to create whimsical art projects during the five week camp. All abilities welcome. $65. 1-2pm. 6/176/21. Sunshine Studios, 305 Conant St., Maumee. 419-891-8877. sunshinestudio.org

19 WEDNESDAY Juneteenth Celebration Brown In rememberance of the Emancipation Proclamation, Findlay will celebrate with a city-wide festival. The Historical Museum will host a Brown Bag Lecture with Cathy Nelson at noon on the University of Findlay grounds. For a full list of particpating venues, go to visitfindlay.com/juneteenth

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20 THURSDAY Theatre Thursday - Every third Thursday children are invited to the Museum for theatre workshops and acting games. 1-2pm. Admission $5 kids two and over, $7 adults. 11am-1pm.

Children’s Museum, 800 Tiffin Ave Ste 201. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com

20 THURSDAY Family Movie Night - Gather for an evening of family, film and refreshments provided by the library. Call for the movie title. 5:30-7:30pm.

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

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Mom to Mom Sale - Shop new or gently used kids and baby items and more.

11:30am-4:30pm. Deep Roots Market, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

734-244-6036. facebook.com/ deep-roots-market Free

24 MONDAY Preschooler Art Camp - Open to eight kids ages 3-5 years, the four day camp will have the campers to creating artwork while learning and having fun. $75.

9:30-10am. 6/24-6/27. Create Studio, 422 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg.

419-873-6240. createperrysburg.com

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Nerdy Derby - Supplies will be provided for kids to create a fast racing car that will compete on a 40-foot track. Students will construct a car using basic engineering skills. Admission varies. 10am-5pm.

6/21-6/23. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org Sand & Sky Days - Bring the family to Levis Commons for two days of games and outdoor activities include kite racing, Power Wheel rides, live music and a giant sandbox. Prices vary. Noon-8pm.

6/21 - 6/22. Levis Commons, 3201 Levis Commons Blvd., Perrysburg.

419-931-8888. shopleviscommons.com

22 SATURDAY GroveFest - Visit the Hayes Museum and grounds for GroveFest 2019! Naturalists and conservation organizations will be featuring activities and live animal demonstrations. There will be plenty of arts & crafts, games along with food available for donation. 10am-2pm. R.B. Hayes Museum, Spiegel Grove, Fremont. 419-332-2081. rbhayes.org Free Family Tea Party - Experience a Victorian Tea on the front porch of the Historical Museum. Kids 6-12 years (with an adult) will be served a traditional tea and treats along with 19th century outdoor games. $30 per pair, $25 for members. 11am-1pm.

Hancock Historical Museum, 422 W. Sandusky St. 419-423-4433. hancockhistoricalmuseum.org

Verandah Concerts: Grand Royale Ukuleles - The family concert series features live music and an ice cream social on the lawn of the Hayes Estate. Bring a chair or blanket. 6:30-8pm. R.B. Hayes Museum, Spiegel Grove, Fremont.

419-332-2081. rbhayes.org Free

27 THURSDAY Family Art Lab - Create an arts & crafts project with your child. 6-7pm.

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

28 FRIDAY Fitness Friday - Kids are invited to participate in an athletic challenge and sports activity at the Museum. 1-2pm.

Admission $5 kids two and over, $7 adults. 11am-1pm. Children’s Museum, 1800 Tiffin Ave Ste 201. 567-250-9616. cmfindlay.com Girl Scout Experience - The Mud Hens are throwing at party for the Girl Scouts.

There will be a pre game parade and post game fireworks. Join the fun! $14 tickets, $9 activities, $5 picnic snacks. 7-10pm.

Hensville, 406 Washington St. 419-725-9292. hensvilletoledo.com

29 SATURDAY Rock the River Powerboat Championship - The Maumee heats up with powerboat races, topping speeds of 120mph. Visitors will get a good view from Middlegrounds, International Park and Promenade Park. 3-7pm. Promenade Park, 100 Madison Ave. 419-245-3357. ngk1.com Free

marketplace Tuesdays

Lima Farmers Market Lima hosts a large market on Main St. every Tuesdays, now with earlier hours through October 8. 2-5:30pm. Lima Square, S. Market & W. Market St., Lima.

419-222-6045. facebook.com/ downtownlimafarmersmarket Free Painting Classes - No registration is required for these weekly art classes for kids ages 6-13 years. Everyone is welcome. $10. 10-11am. Awakening Minds, 317 S. Main St. 419-302-3892. awakeningmindsart.org Storytime - This story time is for kids of all abilities. Sing-along to a creative story, create a craft and learn about a subject or person. Every Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am.

Findlay Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free Makerspace - Grades 2-6 will learn about science and technology through arts and crafts workshops. A different project will be featured every week. Meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays 2-3:0pm.

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

Wednesdays

BG Farmers Market The weekly Market comes alive with live music, fresh vegetable vendors and community conversation. Cash is king. 4-7pm.

BG Farmer’s Market, 201 S. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-354-4332. bgfarmersmarket.org Free

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EVENTS MINDFUL YOGA – All levels welcome.

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

Food Truck Wednesdays Grab lunch from one of the many food trucks that will be lined up at the Marathon Center on Wednesdays through the warmer months. Local Prices vary. 11am-2pm.

Marathon Center, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419-423-2787. mcpa.org Baby Storytime - Sing-along with your child to a fun storybook story, hand play, games and more. Meets every Wednesday & Fridays, 9:45-10:15am. Findlay Library, 206 Broadway St. 419-422-1712. findlaylibrary.org Free

Thursdays

Hancock Farmers Market Farmers Market season is in full swing for the season. The market will be filled with produce vendors and artisan culinary goods, crafts and more. Don’t forget your shopping bags! 4-6pm. Hancock Farmers Market, 200 W. Main Cross St. 419- 422-5594. facebook.com/ hancockcountyfarmersmarket Free Readers & Crafters Hour Children can practice reading aloud or make a craft to take home. 4-5pm. Wood County Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green 419-352-5104. wcpl.org Free

Fridays

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Playgroup Days Every Friday the Bluffton Library hosts an open play group for young children.

10am. Bluffton Library, 145 S. Main St., Bluffton. 419-358-5016. blufftonpubliclibrary.org

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