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Toledo’s Award-Winning Parent Newspaper Volume 26 • Issue 11 November 2018

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By Kimmie Rose Your Scorpio child is wise, compassionate, and intuitive. Look into their eyes if you want to know what they are feeling, since,as you know, the eyes are the window of the soul.

When you do you will experience their gentle nature to see you on all levels. This month their mind will be looking for ways to understand people and learn more. They will be full of questions and ready to receive answers to help understand the world around them. This is the perfect time to get a globe and spin it. Close your eyes with them and have them put their finger on it and learn about the country they picked. Explore the nature of the weather, language and culture. This a time when they will begin to see the world that exists far and near. It’s a good time to nurture the compassion they feel for every living being on the planet.

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Toledo is full of diverse people, and so are the families that live here. What is your family like? What does it mean to you? Explore these questions and share your stories during Toledo Museum of Art’s Portraits of Toledo Story Circle Workshops. Participants will engage in conversations and storytelling around a family theme. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, connect with the community and to learn about other families’ history.

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Advanced opportunities for students Cardinal Stritch Catholic High School and Academy recently announced a new internship program as part of student graduation requirements, starting next school year. The High School, partnering with corporations and nonprofits, aims to provide an innovative experience, with students in class four days a week, with students spending the fifth day off-campus at an internship. Incoming freshmen in 2019 will be the first group of students to take a year-long internship readiness course. The program will be offered to sophomores, juniors and seniors as an optional choice. The new program is designed to enhance college and career readiness and student learning.

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Young and relentless The 1955 film Rebel Without a Cause starring James Dean spotlights the new kid in town, in his angsty teen years, causing trouble around the neighborhood.

The Toledo Museum of Art features the classic on the big screen for one-night during their Families on Film series. See the relatable story of adjusting to a new environment as Dean’s character encounters love, friendship, and feuds with new enemies. $5/members, $7/non-members.

2-4pm Saturday, November 17. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. Toledomuseum.org

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Toledo Public Schools history teacher Mona Al-Hayani was recently named the State of Ohio 2019 Teacher of the Year, helping the district live up to the motto, “TPS Proud.”

Known to her students as Ms. Al, Al-Hayani teaches at Toledo Early College High School and advise the National Honor Society and Young Women for Change, a student-led group. A TPS and University of Toledo graduate, Al-Hayani, now teaching for almost two decades, knows the importance of helping her district, saying: “Because the struggles that urban public schools have are different than what other schools have, I’d like to use this as a platform to do whatever I can to help our students become more successful, to help our teachers have the resources they need in the classroom.”

Up in the treetops

Childhood dreams will come true with the development of the Treehouse Village, expected to be completed by the end of 2019. The Metroparks announced plans for the new attraction, working with Nelson Treehouse and Supply of the TV show “Treehouse Masters.” The Metroparks Toledo Foundation is accepting donations for the Treehouse Campaign, a $1.5 million project made up of a common area treehouse, common area crow’s nest, two, 2-person treehouses, a four-person treehouse, six-person treehouse, and three tent/hammock platforms. Adults and children will be able to experience our region’s outdoors in a whole new perspective, and we can’t wait!

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Shared Lives Studio, an art studio and gallery for individuals with developmental disabilities, has moved from their previous location in downtown to Lott Industries, 3350 Hill Ave. The all-inclusive studio allows designated space for projects and a place to sell art, providing the ability for artists to share their work in the Greater Toledo area. Lott Industries provides educational and vocational opportunities for those with disabilities through various services such as business, habilitation, transportation, and highway safety.

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Strings and things

Did you know that children’s brains develop faster with music training? New research confirms the long known fact that learning how to play a musical instrument strengthens your brain, improves your memory and offers a permanent, positive impact on a developing brain. So musicians, young and old, can look forward to the newest addition to uptown Maumee, Small Box Music which opened in October 2018.

The specialty shop offers a custom curated collection of sought after stringed instruments with unique options for every budget.

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Taco Tuesday, and everyday

The Cocina de Carlos restaurant group, which also owns Carlos’ Poco Loco, will open their newest restaurant in November, Carlos Qué Pasa. The Mexican street food restaurant, to be located at Cricket West, 3137 W. Central Ave., in the storefront formerly occupied by Bumble Olive Oil Company, will offer street tacos, and more. cocinadecarlos.com

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CONFIDENT COMMUNICATORS Young children absorb every aspect of the world around them, including parents’ attitudes and empathy toward others. A safe and loving home helps to develop a child’s positive world view.

Basic emotional security sets the stage for children to reach beyond their own needs and develop empathy for others.

Our children will be the leaders of tomorrow. Their future attitudes and actions as adults are shaped by the attitudes and actions of parents and educators now. What are the qualities we want our children to demonstrate that will serve them and others well? We need to prepare them to meet the unknown with confidence and compassion.

When you listen respectfully to your child, she learns that her voice matters. And, as she matures, she learns listening skills from your example. This is a lengthy, sometimes painful process!

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They do not need to prove they are right. As they practice these skills, leaders develop the ability to collaborate and achieve goals.

Collaboration leads to better results, and at the same time leadership skills grow. Look for opportunities in your home where your child can take the lead and help to plan a family gathering, trip, or adventure to the park. You will be well on your way to developing a compassionate leader.

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How to support parents of special needs children

by Christa Melnyk Hines

When Tracy Glock’s 13-month-old daughter, Kira, was hospitalized with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, she was touched by the outpouring of support she and her husband received.

During those difficult months, the community rallied around the family. Friends and acquaintances babysat Kira in the hospital while her mom and dad worked, and many others helped by delivering meals and even mowing the family’s lawn.”Words cannot express the gratitude you feel when someone you barely know does so much for you,” Glock says. Tracy was also pregnant at the time with Kira’s sister, Allina.

Although Kira, now seven, has recovered from the frightening ordeal, she still faces many daily challenges.

As a child with Down syndrome and autism, learning and development takes longer and requires more patience compared to the typically developing child.

Like many parents who have children with special needs, Glock says finding time for herself is difficult.

While many of us know how to help a family in crisis, how do we support parents who often put their own needs last as they focus on the daily challenges of caring for special needs youngsters?

This whole adventure known as parenthood is wonderful, exhausting and often quite difficult. When you add additional challenges like behavioral problems, physical disabilities or medical conditions, it can be even harder. If you’re a parent of a child with special needs, know you’re not alone. Here in Northwest Ohio there are abundant resources available to help you, your child and your family make the most of every day.

Having access to a qualified babysitter you can trust with your special needs child can provide an opportunity to spend much-needed, one-on-one time with your other children.

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Ask your friend how they’re doing and then simply listen. Avoid offering platitudes or suggestions to help fix problems. “We all just like to be heard.

Everybody likes to vent,” Masannat says. “Just listen to what the issues are without judgment. That’s a huge help for everybody, but primarily when you’re dealing with something that someone else might not understand.”

Educate yourself Offer to babysit

Finding trustworthy, alternate caregivers is a huge relief for parents who regularly juggle medical appointments, school issues and therapy, not to mention jobs and other children.

“Every special needs parent is different, but everyone can use a little rest,” Glock says.

Because special needs children require more attention from their parents, healthcare providers and therapists, other children in the family may feel slighted.

“Children always struggle and this is the case whether they’re special needs or not,” says Nancy Masannat, mom to two children, Emy, 16, and 14 year old Kyle, who is on the autism spectrum. “There are going to be sibling jealousies.”

When her children were younger, Masannat would often schedule her son’s appointments during times when her daughter was in preschool. “In my daughter’s mind, it wasn’t fair that someone was coming to the house and playing with her brother and not her.”

Other ideas to brighten a friend’s day:

n Purchase a gift certificate for a massage or manicure

n If you plan to have the family over, ask your friend if you should be aware of any food sensitivities or specific ground rules to ensure a successful visit

n Offer to babysit and/or help with siblings

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anything while running errands

n Mail an encouraging card

Get to know your friend’s child, including their disability, their personality quirks and their individual needs. And ask your friend about their specific parenting challenges. “It shows that you care and will help you provide more effective support,” says Heather Trammell, mom to two special needs children, Beth, 14, who has Down syndrome and Marie, 11, who has high-functioning autism. Both girls also have a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

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Support groups help parents feel less alone and provide valuable resources for assistance in childcare, school issues and navigating healthcare. “The biggest thing for me was to know that I wasn’t in this by myself— that I wasn’t the only person who had a child who didn’t sleep well— that I wasn’t the only one with a child who was now three and not talking,” Masannat says.

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Thelma Miles

By Kate Ingersoll

Call Thelma Miles Supermom and she’ll chuckle, “That sounds a lot better than Wolverine/Helicopter Mom!” Thelma nurtures her brood of four— Isaac (6), Jacob (5), and twins Genesis and Isaiah (4)— realizing that each one has unique needs and challenges. “As a parent, everyone knows that with your first child, you’re careful and cautious, but by the second child, you realize that a little dirt strengthens their immune system,” she smiles. “Because my kids are special needs, I perceive how they see the world, so I become really protective of my children.”

Early diagnosis As a new mom, Thelma was unfamiliar with milestones. “I just wanted to enjoy Isaac, but my mom told me what to watch for.” She noticed Isaac had a speech delay, so Thelma sought help

from the medical community. “I knew that the sooner we could get intervention services, the better.”

By the time her next child, Jacob, was born, Thelma and her husband were more familiar with child development.

“When Jacob was one, we noticed he didn’t laugh or talk much, but always had a smile on his face and would follow us around the room with those little eyes.” By eighteen months, Jacob was diagnosed with autism and intellectual impairment. Soon after, Isaac was diagnosed with apraxia of speech. “It was very shocking and heartbreaking, but I know that a diagnosis is not a death sentence,” Thelma reiterates. “I had to become an expert so that I could know how to help my children establish a new norm.”

Thelma (back row, right) nurtures her brood of four— Isaac (6), Jacob (5), and twins Genesis and Isaiah (4)—realizing that each one has unique needs and challenges.

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Party Crashers A hopeful, new reality “I love being on the party side of life…

Having two children with special needs, in an innocent way,” Thelma laughs.

Thelma actively works to establish a “Whenever we go to Chuck E. Cheese healthy environment for them to thrive. or McDonald’s Playhouse, my kids “I strongly believe that the world you have a hard time with the noise and the create will be the world that your child lighting. It’s heartbreaking because we experiences.” Even though it has been want them to enjoy parties like typical difficult, Thelma and her husband focus children would, but they don’t have the on learning and growing together as a developmental or intellectual capacity.” family, one day at a time.

So instead of taking her little ones to the Thelma found help every step of the party, Thelma brings the party to them. way. The Help Me Grow program offers “My son is into Spider Man, so we had support for parents who have concerns someone dress up in about their child’s character and it reearly development. ally worked well,” She also found Thelma says. “Famsupport through ily members fell Harbor Behavioral Contact Thelma for more information in love with it and Health and Mercy/ told my husband Sylvania Physicians. about Party Crashers on Facebook: and me to consider “Having special facebook.com/PartyCrashers419/ throwing parties as needs children is to n Respect your child as a unique a business.” With a be taken very seribackground in speously, but it’s not the individual. cial needs education end of the world. n Be aware of milestones in your and social work, It’s just going to be a infant/child’s development.

Thelma is uniquely new world.” n qualified to work Educate yourself about your Creating a with all types of child’s diagnosis and seek intervenbalanced life children.

Eventution as soon as possible.

The reality of raising ally, she hopes Party four children with n Roll with the punches; take things Crashers will bea hectic schedule one moment at a time. come a family affair. can keep anyone on “It’s a great outlet if n Pick and choose your battles. their toes. “Organithe business continzation and commuues to do well, my n Organization and communinication are keys to son can help run it.” cation are key components to a creating a balanced productive, happy family life, so Community life,” Thelma says. service “During the week make time to be alone with your Thelma has lovingly our children are in partner/spouse. taken her life experischool, so my husn Look out for the well being of ence into the world, band and I make your child every step of the way. not only through appointments, work Party Crashers, but out, and spend time in her community as well. She stresses together.” the significance of early intervention and Every day, Thelma strives to accomplish encourages families to be educated and three simple tasks, such as doing launaware. “I certainly don’t want to offend dry, answering emails, and making busianyone, but it’s important to ask parents ness calls. She also endeavors to comabout their child’s development so they plete three major tasks every week, such can get help.” as deep cleaning the kitchen, going on a “The most rewarding aspect of being a date with her husband, and organizing parent is being able to experience the a coupon book. Spending time outside love and responsibly it takes to support is a top priority, for stress relief and to a child,” Thelma says. “I found a much take a break from her many responsibilideeper appreciation for my parents, for ties. “My household is pretty simple… society, the world, everything. As a parwe pick and choose our battles.” ent, my eyes are more open to the idea of it takes a village. I will always be that person in the background who is looking out for a child’s well-being.”

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Local Resources for Special Needs Children and Families National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) 2753 Central Ave # 1, Toledo 419-243-1119 | namitoledo.org NAMI promotes wellness for individuals and families in the Toledo area who are living with mental health issues and illnesses. NAMI offers education classes, specialized support groups, children’s programming and community outreach.

They also offer family navigators to help guide you through the mental health system by getting answers, sharing resources, educating about the mental illness, promoting self care and strengthening your advocacy skills. All of these services are completely free.

Lucas County Family Council 1946 N 13th St #420, Toledo 419-725-0703 co.lucas.oh.us/528/FamilyCouncil Lucas County Family Council is a collaborative of public and private agencies and family representatives working together to promote the health and wellbeing of children and families in Lucas County.

Green Options for Autism of Lucas County 1660 Amesbury Road, Toledo 419-250-0401 G.O.A.L is a vocational rehabilitation program for young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. G.O.A.L provides a flexible day program to develop “green” job skills - think working in a greenhouse or community garden and reusing, refurbishing and repurposing items. The program focuses on teaching self-determination and social interaction skills to help increase a participant’s self-esteem.

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Your child’s health and wellbeing are top priorities. Take care in making sure they’re growing strong and get the attention they need. Eye disorders, beyond the need for glasses, can significantly impact your child’s vision. A comprehensive eye exam is the only way to fully assess a child’s visual function. As the only optometrist in the Greater Toledo Area with fellowship training in pediatrics and vision therapy, Dr. Shasteen provides compassionate eye care that goes far beyond 20/20. She uses the most advanced, scientifically studied technologies to make sure your child’s eyes are functioning at their maximum visual potential. Dr. Shasteen also understands that all children learn and progress at different rates. She will discuss with you a tailored treatment plan based on your child’s diagnosis and needs.

Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West offers Sibshops, free workshops for children and teens ages 8-16 who have a brother or sister with a disability.

Sibshops give siblings a chance to meet other kids who share many of the same feelings. Sibs talk about the joys and challenges and hear how others deal with things. Sibshops include fun games, teambuilding activities and open conversation that help kids understand their world and appreciate the role of their siblings.

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This local organization teaches critical job skills in a wide range of industries, as well as skills in teamwork, respect and patience. Sunshine Communities operates a coffee shop and an art studio.

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Started by a local mother, inspired by a son

School for Students with Autism Come meet our Passionate, Caring & Experienced Staff!

Open House on Dec. 6th from 4 - 6 pm

• New Principal, Bob Schwartz who has worked in Special Needs for over 40 years.

419.359.5611 Has been well-tested in Ohio for over 15 years!

Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism is a leader in the community in bringing agencies together that serve individuals with autism, to find and fill service gaps, establish best practices and advocate for families statewide. This collaborative hosts a transition program in high schools to better equip students for gainful, competitive employment. Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism also raises funds to provide scholarships to families in need of essential, but often expensive, developmental services that are not covered by insurance.

• Owner, Barbara Sabin, Special Education Instructor, started program for young people with autism to learn functional, communication and vocational skills!

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• New Education Director Brenda Johnson who has been part of the Toledo Public School System for years!

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WEST SIDE MONTESSORI Perrysburg: 13587 Roachton Rd., 419-874-9385.

Toledo: 7115 W. Bancroft St., 419-866-1931. montessoritoledo.org

Notre Dame Academy 3535 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo 419-475-9359 | nda.org Open House: 11am-2pm. Sunday, November 11

Open House: Tuesday, November 6

West Side Montessori inspires children of all ages to discover their full potential and focuses on creating independent and self-motivated graduates. Unique to West Side Montessori is the world language curriculum. World languages are introduced to students at three years old and then lead to an immersion program in upper grades. Additionally, West Side Montessori creates lessons that are geared towards each student’s learning style. Children work at their own pace and choose work based on their own interests and abilities.

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NOTRE DAME ACADEMY

Notre Dame Academy is an all-girls Catholic school for young women in grades 7 through 12. The only school in Northwest Ohio to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, Notre Dame Academy has the largest, all-girls’ fine arts program, more than 30 clubs and sports, and many spiritual and service opportunities.

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MAUMEE VALLEY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL 1715 South Reynolds Rd, Toledo 419-381-1313 | mvcds.org Open House: 1-3pm. Sunday, November 4

Maumee Valley Country Day School is the only preschool-12 grade accredited, co-educational, independent school in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

MVCDS’s rich tradition of excellence in education is a core of their program, with students learning in environments that challenge them to think creatively and work collaboratively. Along with academics, arts and athletics, MVCDS provides students with the opportunity to develop their personal narratives. 100% of graduates are admitted to a four-year college.

EDUCARE ACADEMY 12 area locations, with one coming soon in Northwood.

419-704-2009 | educareacademy.com Open House: Open enrollment.

Call to schedule a visit.

Educare Academy Child Development Centers operates 11 locations throughout Northwest Ohio for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Each location has been awarded the highest “5-star Rating” available by the Ohio Department of Education for going above and beyond the state requirements to children currently served, including offering free preschool and kindergarten readiness programs.

HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY 2600 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo 419- 474-3350 | horizontoledo.org Open House: Call for details.

A K-12 college prep charter school, the mission of Horizon Science Academy is to prepare students to succeed. With high-quality college prep courses, STEM education and partnerships with local businesses and universities for realworld experience, Horizon is the perfect choice for many students to improve their skills and become successful in life.

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Winter Coloring Contest

Contest open to two age groups: Children ages 2-6 and 7-11

Child’s Name: ______________________________________________________

Get coloring! Contest winners will receive Family 4 Pack tickets to Children’s Wonderland, which is open Dec. 7-24 at Sylvania Tam-O-Shanter.

Entries must be received by December 8th.

Parent’s name: _____________________________________________________ Winners announced December 11th.

Mail completed entries to Adams Street Publishing — ­ Email: ______________________________________________________________ 1120 Adams, Toledo, 43604 Attn: Coloring Contest.

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ST. URSULA ACADEMY

OTTAWA HILLS

4025 Indian Rd, Toledo 419-531-1693 | toledosua.org

3600 Indian Rd., Ottawa Hills 419-536-6371 | ottawahillsschool.org

Open House: Noon-3pm.

Sunday, November 4.

Open House: We invite you to learn more about our tuition enrollment option. Please call to schedule a school tour or student shadow day.

St. Ursula Academy (SUA) is the oldest, all-girls, Catholic, college-prep high school in Toledo. SUA prepares students for college and for life, delivering premier academics with 21 AP and 18 honors courses. The all-girls environment creates confident leaders for the future and is positive, supportive, and rich in tradition. Plus, the faith-filled student body is active in serving the community. During the Open House, you can tour the school with current students, talk to faculty and staff, look at academic profiles and materials and get a feel for the warm atmosphere of our school.

Ottawa Hills Local Schools offers maximum learning for every student from kindergarten through grade 12. With a tradition of excellence, Ottawa Hills provides a challenging curriculum for students and involves parents as partners in the education of their children.

Ottawa Hills inspires each student to realize his or her unique potential and embrace learning as a lifelong process, offering a variety of extracurricular activities including arts and athletics to set students up for lifelong success.

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Help others through the gift of your time, donations, goods or your voice. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) , Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving. We’ve created a directory to help you find organizations, charities, events and more in our community.

A nonprofit solely supported by radio listeners and area underwriters, YES FM has a heart for the young people in our area and strives to be a positive influence, demonstrating the hope that is to be found in Jesus Christ.

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SOLOMON LUTHERAN SCHOOL

Our mission is helping families transition from homelessness to permanent housing.

305 W. Main St., Woodville, OH. 419-849-3600 | solomonelementary.com Open House: 1-3pm. Sunday, November 4.

Solomon Lutheran School offers an environment for children from preschool (age 3 years) through 6th grade to grow in academics and spiritually. Guided by humility, kindness, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and compassion, Solomon Lutheran School works to help each individual child discover their unique talents, develop respect for others, and strengthen self-esteem and character. Additionally, Solomon Lutheran School offers extended care year-round from 7:00am-5:30pm at only $3 an hour.

SeaGate Food Bank is Ohio’s only independent food bank servicing 120,000+ food insecure individuals in 8 counties each month free of charge. Our programs do more than just feed our neighbors, and Project PJ is one of them. Help us provide warm pajamas for children in need this #GivingTuesday. 100% of your tax deductible donation stays and helps locally. Your kindness is greatly appreciated!

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No More Toys!

Popular Subscription Boxes Reviewed

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By Erin Marsh

y the time many kids reach elementary school, they have more than enough toys. While children will always want more play things, thanks to playdates and YouTube (7-year-old Ryan from Ryan Toys Review makes $11 million a year!), many of us are overwhelmed by the toys cluttering our houses.

Introducing subscription boxes: an educational gift for children that arrives each month by mail. Each small box contains learning activities--think of it as fun homework--that engage children while simultaneously teaching them about science, geography, nature, or literature. It’s the gift that keeps on giving--without adding more junk to the playroom.

Most subscription boxes cost around $20/month, and we kid-tested some of the most popular ones: Little Passports Science Expeditions, Green Kid Crafts Junior Discovery, and Little Passports USA Edition. Each of the activities incorporated the use of household staples--vinegar, baking powder, pens--and provided other necessary items. All items were disposal and waste was minimal.

Little Passports Science Expeditions (ages 9+)

Cost: Starts at $18.95. Shipping not included. Renewal automatic. littlepassports.com/little-passports-scienceexpeditions

Little Passports USA Edition (ages 7-12)

Cost: Starts at $12.95. Shipping not included. Renewal automatic. littlepassports.com/little-passports-usa-edition

The USA Edition is informative, and they do an excellent job of introducing rather dull state details in an interesting manner. My 5-year-old and 3-year-old couldn’t do much on their own, but they enjoyed the scratch art and analyzing the USA map. I would be interested in trying the Early Explorers edition, which is geared for ages 3-5.

Recommend? I think this subscription would be useful as a compliment to your child’s education, so if s/he is learning about the states, then this would be perfect.

Grandma accidentally ordered this box for our 5-year-old. Grandma also failed to read the fine print: all subscriptions renew automatically “for your convenience,” so if you simply want to gift one box for one month, you must cancel immediately after buying the first, and most expensive, box.

That being said, this box was pretty neat. Since the activities were geared for older children, my parental involvement was heavy, but my scienceminded 5-year-old thoroughly enjoyed learning about the solar system and assembling and painting a diorama of the planets in their rotational orbit. Of course an exploding volcano was also included. It can’t be home science without one of those!

Recommend? Yes, but I agree with the 9+ age classification. The activities are also rather timeintensive, and if your child is busy with extracurricular activities and homework, it might be better to save these boxes for summer learning. If your child loves science experiments and will make time for these educational activities, then it’s definitely worth the time and money.

Green Kid Crafts Junior Discovery Box (ages 2-4)

Cost: Starts at $17.95. Does not renew automatically. Sibling option. greenkidcrafts.com/gift

The most expensive option, Green Kid Crafts blew the other subscription boxes out of the water.

The STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) company is a bronze Green America certified business, and many of the materials in the box are made from 100% recycled materials AND can be reused. One of the activities even encourages children to reuse the box by finding science materials around the house to put in their “science box.”

Those are just some of the selling points for parents.

While this box is slightly more than the others, you get your money’s worth. Each bag contains two projects, for a total of 6 (or more) fun backyard/ household experiments. The experiments were appropriate for ages 2-4, including more visual images and minimal text, and that meant less parental involvement. Win! These projects would easily engage older children as well. I have no doubt our neighbor girls, who are 10 and 12, would be just as interested as my 3- and 5-year-old. This could also be a great way for an older sibling to teach a younger sibling.

Speaking of siblings, Green Kid Crafts also provides a sibling package: 2 identical boxes each month, starting at $26.95. For less than $10/month, get an additional box--and avoid the bickering. The only tricky part is that the boxes must be the same, so if your children have a large age gap, you may have difficulty deciding which box will work best.

Recommend? Yes. Even if it’s a bit pricier, the experiments are age appropriate and engaging. Plus, it’s a bonus that siblings can help each other.

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Kathryn Sandretto: Changing One Life at a Time Assistant Lucas County Prosecutor and mother shares volunteer work with Sisters in Law

Kathryn Sandretto with Audrey (6) at left, Evelyn (9) and husband Mark.

By Erin Marsh

Kathryn Sandretto is exactly what you would imagine a criminal prosecuting attorney to be: passionate, driven, just, and intelligent. And if raising two young daughters and prosecuting criminals isn’t enough to keep her busy, Sandretto also volunteers with Sisters in Law, a support group for Mom’s House Toledo that provides single mothers one-on-one mentoring with a female attorney.

Sandretto has been mentoring the same young mother, Maraysia Dean, for almost four years. The mentorship began when Maraysia was 19 and raising her infant daughter on her own. Sandretto jokes that they’ve made it through three different colleges and a few “knockdown fights,” but Maraysia recently graduated with her LPN degree — and she’s considering going back to school to obtain her RN. Listening more than talking Sandretto explains, “One of the things I discovered about mentoring is that it’s more about listening than it is about talking. The most important thing I do is sit and listen. I’m a sounding board. Most of the time that means that I don’t say anything--she doesn’t need me to tell her how to live her life.”

While Sandretto is almost twenty years older than Maraysia, Sandretto’s youngest daughter is close in age to Maraysia’s

preschool aged daughter. Sandretto has two girls, Audrey (6), who just started kindergarten, and Evelyn (9), who is in third grade. Sandretto explains that this gave them a starting point, a way to connect. “No matter what choices Maraysia makes,” continues Sandretto, “I will be there on the other end. What most moms [lack] is a consistent support system-somebody who will say, ‘I’m still here. I know you’re mad, but I’m still here.’”

Something good and positive Despite being a busy working mom, Sandretto knew she wanted to make time to volunteer with the nonprofit Mom’s House. She confesses, “Every day I see the awful in the world, and I had to have something good and positive in my life... besides my wonderful family.”

“Mom’s House says we are going to do everything in our power to give young women every chance in the world to get out of poverty and to provide for their families, and they do all of that without judgment,” says Sandretto. “Even if it’s just one person, one single mother, who makes it with our help, then it’s worth it.”

Mom’s House provides childcare all year round so that single moms can attend school. The mothers contribute by attending classes --they must be in school-including life skills classes, and helping

with the upkeep of Mom’s House. Moms “graduate” when their youngest child heads to kindergarten.

“I am blown away by the moms; I could never have done what they do. They are my heroes,” Sandretto exclaims. “The fact that they get up every day--at 16, 17, 18--and they raise those babies and go to school and some of them also have jobs... they’re changing their lives.”

Sandretto adds thoughtfully, “These girls have taught me gratitude. I am so grateful for my privilege...how easy my life is.”

Not-for-profits are a necessity in this day and age, Sandretto argues. “You can’t expect people to pull themselves up by their bootstraps. If we give people who start off with a disadvantage a little help and give them a leg up--providing childcare and life skills--and try to help level the playing field, then we make it better for everybody. When everyone has a job and isn’t stuck in the cycle of poverty, everybody benefits.

“We can’t succeed without not-for-profits. They make it a little more even when life is so uneven from the start,” concludes Sandretto.

What’s your favorite activity to do with your family?

Vacation in Traverse City.

Best holiday memory from when you were a kid?

Thanksgiving at my grandparents in East Cleveland with too many people and too many tables stuffed into too small of a house!

What’s your go-to activity when you have a few minutes to yourself?

Reading.

Describe your life in five words or less.

Mother, wife, daughter, prosecutor, friend.

What are your favorite Toledo hangouts?

Michael’s downtown, The Blarney, The Casual Pint.

Describe Toledo in a sentence?

Best place to raise kids, spend time with family, and grow up.

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healthy kids Food Allergies Early What to look for

By Kate Ingersoll

The holiday season is here and with it comes a host of treats most everyone enjoys. But what’s a parent to do if they suspect their child has food allergies?

“The most common food allergies are to cow’s milk, soybeans, and peanuts and show up in the second or third year of life. And children with eczema are at increased risk of developing a food allergy,” said Dr. Lois Nelson, an Allergy/ Immunology Specialist in private practice with more than 45 years of experience in the field.

Signs and Symptoms While food intolerances and allergies affect the digestive tract, allergies also pose a risk of anaphylaxis. “A child with severe allergies will have symptoms within seconds to minutes of ingesting a particular food,” Dr. Nelson states.

“If the reaction is only hives, parents can give Benadryl first, but if there are breathing issues or repeated vomiting or diarrhea, immediate medical care is necessary.”

Pants feel a little tighter?

Keeping in mind kids One local mother with food allergies this Adding has a son who was holiday season, consider New Foods initially diagnosed non-food treats for Studies in the with reflux as a parties and stockings. last ten years indibaby. “I don’t think Here are a few ideas: cate that early inanyone suspected troduction (at four  Pencils allergies,” she says. to seven months Yet when her son  Crayons of age) of common was almost two, he  Rub-on tattoos allergens decreases would randomly the frequency of al Colorful Erasers vomit after eating lergies. The Ameri Stickers and his progress on can Academy of the growth charts  Play Doh or Silly Putty Pediatrics recomstarted to dimin Socks mends introducing ish. At that time, your child to food  Puzzles she found a wonallergens early. derful pediatric GI  Coloring books Dr. Nelson recspecialist. “My son  Dollar Store games ommends that was fine until ten parents wait until months when all their child is one he was being fed before introducing was milk and rice honey as little ones or oatmeal cereal. But once we started are at a risk for developing infant botuintroducing food, he spit up a lot,” she lism. “When adding new foods to your says. “After scoping and allergy testing, infant’s diet, take it slowly,” she sugwe figured out he was allergic to almost gests. “Do not add more than one new everything.” food per week, and curtail any new food Breastfeeding Encouraged additions when your child has an upper Breastfeeding is highly encouraged respiratory infection or a stomach bug.” as breast milk contains immune factors Healthy Choices for Kids which decrease the frequency of infecwith Allergies tions of the ear, respiratory and digesAwareness and careful planning are tive tracts. Studies have shown that essential when making healthy choices breastfeeding until seven to nine months for your child. “These days there are may postpone or help prevent the demore options for kids with food allervelopment of future allergies. Moms gies,” a local mom reiterates. “As the may need to avoid most milk products parent of a child who is allergic to almost and make sure that they are consumeverything, I feel that people should try ing enough calcium and protein, if their to figure out what would be a good, acbaby is allergic to cow’s milk, especially curate balance for their child.” if the child has more than two significant food allergies. For moms who choose not to breastfeed, there are formulas that are safe for babies who have cow’s milk or soy allergies.

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digital age “Can I Get A Twitch Account?”

What parents need to know about twitch

By Katy M. Clark

“Can I get a Twitch account?” my 14-year-old son asked me.

I stared at him blankly. I just wrapped my head around Fortnite and Snapchat—and now this Twitch thing? “What is it?” I asked.

A Twitch Account? “ Yo u w a t c h gamers play live. It’ll really help me with Fortnite,” he explained. Inwardly I rolled my eyes.

“Isn’t that the same as watching all those videos on YouTu b e ? ” I replied.

Turns out the answer is sort of, but not really. Here’s what I have learned about Twitch.

What is the Twitch website?

“Twitch is a website where you can watch live streamers play video games,” my son informed me. It was founded in 2011 and purchased by Amazon in 2014.

Between one and two million unique visitors log in to Twitch each month, and it is one of the highest sources of internet traffic in North America.

The majority of users watch their favorite gamers, or broadcasters as Twitch calls them, play video games in real-time. The service has expanded to include streams dedicated to artwork creation, music, talk shows, and the occasional TV series.

It is the live streaming that distinguishes Twitch from YouTube (where most gamers post pre-recorded videos). Additionally, Twitch offers a live chat stream that allows viewers to interact in real time with each other and the broadcaster.

Twitch streams are available on the official Twitch website and via one of the many official Twitch apps.

Should parents be concerned about Twitch?

Maybe. Twitch is live, so it can be hard to censor. Broadcasters can and do curse, even if by accident. There is also exposure to advertising on Twitch, including on-screen ads and sponsorships of gamers who guzzle certain energy drinks or wear branded clothing.

Twitch does have community policies to crack down on hate speech, harassment, and sexual content in chat streams, but parents should be aware that anyone can chat with anyone else. Additionally, in the past year, the service has developed more into a social network. Twitch

users can follow and DM (Direct Message) each other, each stream has its own unique chatroom where users can connect, and the popular Pulse feature essentially functions as a Facebook timeline.

“I like that I can watch my favorite streamers and relax,” commented my son. So far, the chat stream has not tempted him to buy Bits or participate because “popular gamers just get their streams flooded.” I will keep having regular conversations with him about what he is watching and doing in Twitch’s digital world, especially as it looks like Twitch is here to stay.

What does it cost?

“You don’t need to buy anything to watch it,” my son reported. Getting an account to follow a broadcaster is free, but subscribing to a broadcaster, which comes with perks such as more emojis to use in chat rooms, costs $4.99 a month and up, depending on the subscription level. Showing support for your favorite gamer by subscribing is how they make money: Amazon splits half of each subscription with the broadcaster.

Because Amazon owns Twitch, it should come as no surprise that a free Twitch Prime account is available to everyone with an Amazon Prime membership. This is how our family signed up.

Twitch Prime allows ad-free viewing and one free subscription to a broadcaster every month.

“You watch gamers play live. It’ll really help me with Fortnite,” he explained.

Inwardly I rolled my eyes.

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BUBBA’S 33

3534 Secor Rd., Toledo 43606 419-531-1133 Mon-Thur: 4p.m.-11p.m.

Fri-Sat: 11a.m.-11p.m.

Sun: 11a.m.-11p.m. www.bubbas33.com

They’ve Got Your Game On, Toledo!

Bubba’s 33 scores a win

By Karen L. Zickes

If you’ve been to one sports bar and grill you’ve been to a million. The food is usually lackluster and I leave feeling disappointed with my meal and how much money I spent. I was less than enthused to learn one of the new restaurants that opened on Secor Rd. was another sports bar and grill. Honestly, they are my last choice restaurant, until now. Until Bubba’s 33.

Much to cheer about Recently my sons and I had a great time and even better meal on a Sunday evening. And it was at a sports bar and grill of all places. Bubba’s 33 opened its first restaurant in 2013, and opened a Toledo location this past June. Canton is home to the only other Ohio location.

It was created by Kent Taylor, who founded Texas Roadhouse Restaurants. The name is a combination of his nickname, Bubba, and the year prohibition ended, 1933. Their catch phrase is “food for all”, and yes, there is something for everyone; and it’s all from scratch. Really.

From the fun atmosphere with attractive sports décor, to wall to wall TVs, (and I mean, wall to wall) friendly staff, great food, and a completely separate garage bar, there is much to cheer about at Bubba’s.

Score! The food is the MVP Bubba’s has labeled itself as “Pizza.

Burgers. Beer.” They hit it out of the

park with their incredible (and incredibly large) burgers and hand tossed pizza. But staying true to “food for all”, their sandwich and dinner options are quite good as well.

A friend of mine is part of a “Burger Club”; fun friends who go out for burgers every month. They have tried many and when they raved about Bubba’s heavy hitter burgers, my boys couldn’t slide in fast enough. My youngest somehow put away the entire Aloha burger. I assure you, most adults probably could not finish this–– an Angus patty topped with Hawaiian glaze, Canadian bacon, grilled pineapple, pico de gallo, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Of course we had to try the loaded fries for only a dollar upcharge, and boy were they good.

My oldest son ordered the bacon and guacamole burger. Their signature beef and bacon grind patty is accompanied with Bubba’s smoked bacon, guacamole, Provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. He had their fire fries, and I will warn, they are hot and you may not be able to finish them.

I ordered one of their dinners to see if they could deliver beyond burgers. I deserved the penalty box for doubting their culinary prowess. I was pleased with the California chicken and homemade mashed potatoes and a loaded side salad; all for only $10.99. We ordered a kids’ size pizza because “we just had to try

it.” However, I felt like I was cheating on my Pizza Posse (a group of pizza aficionados who visit pizzerias). Sometime soon the Pizza Posse will return and try Bubba’s delish hand tossed pizzas. And yes, for your little league, the kids’ menu has six options for only $3.99-$5.99 drink included. The fun menus will keep them occupied for a bit as well.

A grand slam family atmosphere I must add a disclaimer. As you might guess, with a restaurant that has wall to wall TVs, it is loud and yes, your children will be glued to the various games being televised at any given time. But that is obviously part of the reason you go to a place like this. So break the no TV at dinner rule and let them enjoy it.

The Short Course

Kid-friendly: Yes To avoid wait: Call ahead seating Noise level: Loud Bathroom amenities: Family restroom with changing station High chairs? Yes Got milk? Yes Kids’ menu? Yes Allergy info? Make your server aware of any allergies at time of ordering

The concept of a garage bar separate from the dining room is a real game changer. A fun and lively bar area that is completely separate from the family dining room makes this truly a family friendly restaurant and a win-win for everyone.

Bottom Line:

I assure you Bubba’s 33 will be a winner with your whole team. Gather the crew and head out for a fun and entertaining meal. The atmosphere, staff, and from scratch menu will have everyone cheering ‘homerun!’ The separate garage bar is a fun option for adults gathering for a game, yet keeps the dining room family friendly. Take advantage of their call ahead seating to limit idle wait time with the little ones! Also note: they are not open for lunch Monday-Thursday.

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

1 THURSDAY Jewish Book Festival - Celebrate Jewish culture with the literary arts in November for the 14th Jewish Book Festival. Five Jewish authors will give presentations on their newly released books. The books include “Lone Wolf in Jerusalem” and “How Do You Prove It?” For a schedule and pricing for the festival, visit jewishtoledo.org or call their office at 419-885-4461.

Community Dinner - Community partners provide a free meal. While eating a delicious dinner, play some bingo too. 4:30-6:30pm. Sylvania Area Family Services, 5440 Marshall Rd., Sylvania.

419-882-8415. sa-fs.org Free

2 FRIDAY Superhero Night at the Walleye Game - At Superhero Night, Toledo’s minor league hockey team will come dressed in special Black Panther jerseys as they battle the Idaho Steelheads, fish vs. fish! Fans will enjoy movie clips and contests throughout the game. $17-$25.

Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-321-5007. hensvilletoledo.com Sylvania Art Walk - November’s theme is Come Together. Visit downtown for live music, art vendors, food vendors and more. 5-8pm. Downtown Sylvania, Maple & Main Streets. 419-517-8138. downtownsylvania.org Free Perrysburg High Play - PHS presents the play, “Leading Ladies”, a tale of award luck and gender roles. A pair of get-rich-quick schemers find there’s more to their plan then previously thought. $11. 7:30pm. Additional dates, 7:30pm, Saturday, November 3 and 2:30pm Sunday, November 4. Perrysburg High, 13385 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg.

419-874-3181. perrysburgschools.net Amazin’ Grazin’ - Support the animal shelter, Maumee Valley Save-A-Pet, at their fundraiser to support the efforts that have saved thousands of animals from the streets over the years. The night will include dinner and an auction. $35.

7-10pm. The Pinnacle, 1772 Indian Wood Cir., Maumee. 419-537-9663. maumevalleysaveapet.org St. Luke’s Holiday Bazaar - Get some holiday shopping done, while donating back to the Foundation at St. Luke’s Hospital. Item prices vary. 8am-4pm. St. Luke’s Hospital, 5901 Monclova Rd., Maumee. 419-893-5911. stlukeshospital.com Baby Tours - Your child’s eyes will light up with all the colorful art at the museum. This program is designed to build early visual literacy skills, and it’s fun!

6-6:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

3 SATURDAY Thankful For What You Have Experience a historic canal-era Thanksgiving at Ludwig Mill. Sample foods and hear some stories from historical reenactors at the park. 11am-2pm.

Providence Metropark, 13801 S. River Rd., Grand Rapids. 419-779-6052. metroparkstoledo.com Free Mom 2 Mom Sale - Get something special at this sale featuring gently used goods for moms. Shop for newborns through teens. 10am-2pm. American Legion #468, 5580 Centennial Rd., Sylvania. 419-882-9080. facebook.com/sylvaniapost468/ Free Pumpkin Planter Workshop Create a living centerpiece for your holiday table. Choose a big pumpkin or smaller one to create a succulent and moss pumpkin planter. $16-$26. 1-3pm.

Hoen’s Garden Center, 1710 Perrysburg-Holland Rd., Holland.

419-865-6566. hoensgardencenter.com Wreck-A-Palooza 2018 - The Great Lakes have been the final resting place for many great ships. Learn about famous wrecks from four historians. Lunch included in the full day ticket. Single presentation, $12-$15. All presentations, $60-$70. 10am-3pm.

National Museum of the Great Lakes, 1701 Front St. 419-214-5000. inlandseas.org

4 SUNDAY MVCDS Open House - Join the staff at Maumee Valley Country Day School for an open house. Take a tour of the grounds and meet with teachers. MVCDS is preschool-12th grade. MVCDS, 1715 S. Reynolds Rd. 419-381-1313. mvcds.org Free Tamale Cook-Off - This delicious event will raise funds for the El Corazon de Mexico Ballet Folklorico dance troupe for their trip and performance at Disneyland.

Sample around a dozen homemade tamales. $5. 2-5pm. Believe Center, 1 Aurora Gonzalez Dr. 567-200-2027. elcorazondemexicodance.com

5 MONDAY Family Game Night - Families are invited to this monthly game at the Library.

Bring a favorite, or play one of the games provided. Meet with other families and play a fun board game together. 6-7pm.

West Toledo Library, 1320 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-259-5290. toledolibrary.org Free Mischief Makers Book Club Readers ages 7 through 10 are welcome to meet up and discuss Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. 6-6:30pm.

Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg. 567-336-6188. gatheringvolumes.com Free cont’d on p. 26

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Red Kettle Relay, 5K and Family Fun Run Saturday, November 17, 7:30am Jackson and Superior Streets, Downtown Toledo 2018 Red Kettle Relay & 5k will occur just prior to The Blade 30th Annual Holiday Parade! The run will follow a one-mile loop of the actual parade route. Run alone, as part of a 3-person relay team or gather the whole family to jog the course together.

How Levis Saved Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday, November 17, 6-9pm Levis Commons, Perrysburg From grinchy green to star-sparkling white, Levis Commons Saves Christmas and lights up the night! At this year’s 50 ft tall Tree Lighting, enjoy music, merriment and fun performances.

Zoo Day Camp - Campers ages 5-12 will make all the stops at the Zoo for a special day camp meeting reptiles, mammals, birds, amphibians and fish. $40-$45. 9am-4pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org Frankenstein Movie Night - It’s not Halloween, it’s the 200th Anniversary of Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, Frankenstein.

This eerie black and white classic stars the famous Boris Karloff. 7-9pm.

Wood County Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-5104. wcdpl.org Free

Wild Turkeys - Learn about the return of the wild turkey to Ohio through games and a walk in the park. Register online.

6:30pm. Otsego Park, 20000 W. River Rd., Bowling Green. 419-353-1897. wcparks.org Free Tales and Trails - Youngsters and families will take a nature walk, listen to a story in the old farmhouse and make a craft to take home. $3.

Wildwood Preserve, 5100 Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Effects of Addiction - City Councilman Tyrone Riley and the Lucas County Opioid Coalition invite the public for an informative resource fair on the effects of addiction. Meet community leaders, learn about Narcan training, get your flu shot and vaccinations, and kids can participate in youth activities. 6pm. Robinson Jr. High School, 1075 Horace St. 419-213-4100. lucascountyhealth.com Free

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Potions Master - Kids will have fun creating non-toxic ‘potions’ at the Library.

Things will get messy so dress for the activity. 4-5pm. Sylvania Library, 6749 Monroe St. 419-882-2089. toledolibrary.org Free

7 WEDNESDAY Toddler Trails - Join other families for a leisurely walk through Wildwood.

Time spent in nature is time well spent.

10-11am. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com Free

9 FRIDAY Disney Junior Dance Party on Tour Experience a live concert and sing along to your favorite Disney hits with Mickey Mouse and the Roadster Racers, Sofia the First, Puppy Dog Pals, Elena of Avalor, The Lion Guard and many other characters. $32-$62. 6-7:30pm.

Stranahan Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd.

419-381-8851. disneyjuniortour.com

10 SATURDAY Stage Combat Workshop - If your children are interested in theater, consider signing them up for this class that will cover using the body to tell a story and skills on fight choreography in a safe environment. For ages 7-17. $25. 9am-noon.

Toledo Repertoire Theatre, 16 10th St. 419-243-9277. toledorep.org Rigamajig Game - Families are invited to play Rigamajig, a giant building set at the Walbridge Library. What will you create and tear down together? 10am-5pm.

Walbridge Library, 108 N. Main St., Walbridge. 419-669-9900. wcdpl.org Free Ottawa Hills Rummage Sale - Bring some cash to find a special treasure at Ottawa Hills’ annual Rummage Sale.

Saturday and Sunday, November 10-11.

Ottawa Hills High, 2532 Evergreen Rd., Ottawa Hills. 419-536-6371. ottawahillsschools.org Free Star Wars Day - Imagination Station welcomes your favorite characters from the Star Wars Universe. Wandering the exhibits you just might run into Darth Vader or R2-D2. $14-$16. 10am-5pm.

Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org Second Saturdays - Explore the Hayes Presidential Museum for a holiday scavenger hunt and holiday crafts for the family.

Children’s admission is discounted to only $1. $1-$13. Rutherford Hayes Presidential Museum, Spiegel Grove, Fremont.

419-332-2081. rbhayes.org Apps for Gaining Independence This monthly series hosted by Bittersweet Farms and iTaalk Autism Foundation seeks to educate caretakers and teachers that work with people with autism. Each class will talk about apps and technology. Register in advance. 10:30am-noon.

Bittersweet Farms, 12660 ArchboldWhitehouse Rd., Whitehouse.

419-875-6989. itaalk.org/ app-y-happy-workshop-series Leisure on the Lawn - Demonstration Days at Wood County Historical Museum show visitors what life was like in Ohio’s past with a camping demonstration from the 1920s. 1-4pm. Wood County Historical Museum, 13660 County Home Rd., Bowling Green. 419-352-0967. woodcountyhistory.org Free

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Drop your child off at the Zoo for a winter adventure. Your child will experience non-stop fun with exciting exhibit tours, amazing animal visitors, cool crafts and goofy games.

Day sessions available December 27-28 and January 3-4.

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Winter Soups - Now that cold weather is upon us, warm up with a fresh, hot bowl of soup! Learn how to make chicken noodle with homemade dumplings and cheesy potato along with unique recipes during this family-friendly class. $40/ adults, $30/kids aged 10+, $25/under 10 years old. Noon-3pm. Foodology, 2059 W. Laskey Rd. 567-970-7100. foodologytoledo.com

12 MONDAY Kindergarten Readiness/Parent Information Evening - This is a meeting for any parent who is considering enrolling their student at Saint Rose KR or Kindergarten for 2019-20. RSVP’s are appreciated. 7-8:30pm. Saint Rose Catholic School, 217 E Front St., Perrysburg. 419-874-5631. saintroseonline.org/school Free

13 TUESDAY The Native American Experience Humanities teacher, Taylor Moyer, will give a public talk about Native American culture, experience and history. Learn how the American Indian coped with European settlers and the impact their arrival had on the natives’ way of live. 7-8pm. Otsego Park, 20000 W. River Rd., Bowling Green. 419-353-1897. wcparks.org Free First Thanksgiving - Visit Olander Park for a look at the first Thanksgiving.

Find out who was there, what they ate and games they played. PreK-K. $5 nonSylvania residents, free for residents.

10-11am. Olander Park, 6930 Sylvania Ave. 419-882-8313. olanderpark.com

15 THURSDAY “Little Women” - The Children’s Theatre Workshop presents: “Little Women”, the classic story of four sisters struggling to keep life normal amidst the American Civil War. Showtimes Thursday, October 15 - Saturday, October 17 at 7pm, Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18 at 2pm. The final showtime is Sunday, October 18 at 6pm. $8-$10.

CTW at the Collingwood Arts Center, 2417 Collingwood Blvd. 419-244-5061. ctwtoledo.org

16 FRIDAY 4th Toledo International Film Festival - This three day event will screen seven international films, including entries from Palestine, Ethiopia and China.

Visit the website for a schedule. $60 for all the screenings. $8-$12 per screening.

8pm Friday, 1-8pm Saturday November 17, and 1-3pm Sunday, November 18.

Ohio Theatre, 3112 Lagrange St. 419-720-8952. ohiotheatretoledo.org Stuff the Truck - Help Walt Churchill’s Market load up their trucks with food to deliver to families in need. Make a difference in a family’s life this holiday!

Loading will take place at both market locations. 3320 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee and 22625 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg.

419-244-6996. seagatefoodbank.org/ stuff-the-truck Free

17 SATURDAY 31st Holiday Parade - This year’s parade will feature color guards, dance teams and marching bands, colorful, giant balloons and of course, the one and only, Santa Claus. 10am-noon. Downtown, Summit & Monroe St. 419-321-6404. ohio.org Free Family Hike - A nature interpreter will lead you and the family on a guided tour of Blue Creek Park, looking for geological formations in the quarry. 1-2:30pm. Blue Creek Conservation Area, 7215 Providence St., Whitehouse.

419-877-5383. metroparkstoledo.com Free Lighted Glass Bottle - Oil painter Laura Reed instructs this workshop, demonstrating techniques for painting on glass. Bottles will be finished off by inserting an LED light strand. For ages 14+.

Register by Friday, November 16. $40.

9am-1pm. University of Toledo Center for the Visual Arts, 620 Art Museum Dr. 1-800-586-5336. utoledo.edu

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Paper Toy Build Party - Create with paper using your imagination. Merrill Rainey, creator of the new paper toy activity book Color-Cut-Create!: Superhero Edition will join the kids in crafts. 1-3pm.

Gathering Volumes, 196 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg. 567-336-6188. gatheringvolumes.com Free

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Fighting Heroin Public Forum Harbor Behavioral Health continues its free public forums on the Opioid Crisis in America. Learn about treatment options and hear real life stories. 6-7pm. S ylvania Library, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-882-2089. harbor.org Free 3

Help Me Grow Playdate - This monthly playdate features stories and activities for children and support resources for parents. All are welcome. 10-11am.

Wood County Library, 251 N. Main St., Bowling Green. 419-352-5104. wcdpl.org Free

20 TUESDAY Talent Open Mic - Share your talent with the community at this two hour open mic. Share a poem, song or skill with the group. Performances are limited to two - five minutes each. 3-5pm. Mott Library, 1085 Dorr St. 419-259-5230. toledolibrary.org Free

22 THURSDAY 2018 Turkey Trot - Join hundreds of other runners in support of the YMCA Scholarship Fund. Families are welcome on this fun, 5k run. Register in advance to receive a free long sleeve tee. $20$25. Runners welcome 730am. Race, 9-11am. Oregon YMCA, 2960 Pickle Rd., Oregon. 419-691-3523. facebook.com/eastymca

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Family Center Visiting Artist Master Quiltmaker Carole Eppler will guide visitors through a handmade quilt workshop using crafts and fabric scraps.

6-8pm. Family Center at Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

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Parent’s Night Out - Christ Presbyterian is hosting a playdate at the church, so parents can enjoy an evening alone. Dinner and Christian games will be provided. Registration required.

5:30-8pm. Christ Presbyterian, 4425 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-475-8629. cpctoledo.org Free Teen Night at the Museum - Teens gather for fun with games, exploring the galleries and enjoying tasty snacks. 6:308:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Wednesdays

23 FRIDAY Tree Lighting Ceremony - Stop by the Zoo for a special tree-lighting ceremony.

The 85 foot Norway Spruce will be decorated with over 35,000 bulbs! Admission varies. 5pm. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org

Kids’ Swim Lessons - Sign up your child for swim lessons. Lessons are on six Sundays, November 18-December 23 from 1-3pm. Sign up for time slots. $75. St. Francis High, 2323 W, Bancroft St. 419-537-9852. ottawahills.org

Thursdays

24 SATURDAY Opening of Hayes Train Exhibit Visit the Hayes Presidential Museum for the grand opening of the Hayes Train exhibit. This multi-tiered model train makes stops along the holiday town and countryside. The interactive exhibit is included in admission to the Hayes campus and will remain on view through Sunday, January 6. $5-$20. Rutherford Hayes Presidential Museum, Spiegel Grove, Fremont.

419-332-2081. rbhayes.org Families on Film Marathon Thanksgiving is a time for family as well as the subject of many family films. TMA proudly presents a Thanksgiving cartoon/ movie marathon for the whole family. $9-$12. 10am-5pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org

Sit, Stay, Read - Children can improve their reading skills as they read aloud to a friendly therapy dog. Sessions offered every 15 minutes. 7-7:55pm. King Road Branch Library, 3900 King Rd., Sylvania.

419-259-5380. toledolibrary.org Free

Saturdays

Think Tank - Every Saturday in November Imagination Station’s Think Tank workshop pays homage to the ugly sweater. Kids will learn to sew and embellish a sweater brought from home. Kids 7+ $18 includes admission. 2-4pm.

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

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