Augusta Family Magazine August 2013

August 2013 BACK-TO-SCHOOL FASHIONS TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL? GREAT WAYS TO USE CARPOOL TIME JESSYE NORMAN SCHOOL

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Don’t Waist Another Minute Driving Carpool -By Lucy Adams -Illustration by Michael Rushbrook

Production Art Director / Web Producer Michael Rushbrook Graphic Artist Chris Goodman Advertising Director of Advertising Lisa Dorn Advertising Sales Elizabeth Jones Sisson Maidi McMurtrie Thompson Mary Porter Vann Audience Development Manager Doressa Hawes photography Branch Carter and John Harpring contributors Lucy Adams Kim Beavers, MS, RD, CDE Grace Belangia J. Ron Eaker, M.D. Cammie Jones Christina Katz Jennie Montgomery Danielle Wong Moores Augusta Family Magazine is published 10 times per year and distributed throughout the Augusta and Aiken area. Send press releases, story ideas or comments to the editor at karin.calloway@augustafamily.com or mail to 127A 7th Street, Augusta, GA 30901 or telephone (706) 828-3946.

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Style Superlatives -By Karin Calloway -Photography by Branch Carter

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departments

7 editor’s page 9 mom2mom

Zack + Zzzz = Zombie -Jennie Montgomery

10 news&notes 12 eating well with kim

Mealtime Inspiration -Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE

15 doctor/dad

Destressed Desire -J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

16 healthy family

Too Sick for School?

36 fun food

-Family Features 38 time out!

Happy Goodbyes

-Cammie Jones

40 inspiration station

Arts Education

The Jessye Norman School for the Arts Celebrates 10 Years -Danielle Wong Moores

44 calendar 54 talkin’ about my generation

-Lucy Adams

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The Great Paper Chase

quick pick “You do not have to endure another year frus-

trated by wasting valuable time chained to the driver’s seat, imagining all the things you could be doing instead. Those snatches of time, whether spent waiting or transporting, add up to a hefty unused,

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fleeting resource.” Read

-Grace Belangia

best use of carpool time

-Christina Katz

On the cover: Evan Ligon, 8, is the son of Paul and Donna Ligon of Evans.

Photo by Branch Carter • Clothing provided by Kid to Kid.

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about how to make the in Lucy Adams’ article on page 28.

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by Karin Calloway

Decisions, Decisions

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t seems that everywhere I go there are moms, dads and kids stocking up on backto-school supplies. I’m past that point in my parenting years.

With two college students, backto-school simply means writing lots of big fat checks!

The color of file folders, notebooks and lunch boxes are “big” decisions for the kids, but parents make the real “big” decisions. Picking where to live so that your children can attend a good school, or sending them to a private school, are major decisions parents must make. Then there’s day care and preschool or pre-K. How do you pick the best place for your children?

I’ve recently watched my sister, Leslie, and her husband, Cory, tackle the issue of day care and preschool. My nephew, Gage, 4, had been going to an in-home sitter since my sister returned to work after maternity leave. When Graham came along last September, it seemed a sure thing that he’d go to the sitter along with his big brother. When the sitter decided to retire at the beginning of the year, Leslie and Cory had to find another solution for the care of the boys during the workweek.

Since he was about to turn 4, pre-school was the logical next step for Gage, but which one? And then there was Graham. Leslie and Cory had envisioned him getting the same one-on-one care they provided for Gage.

After lots of consideration, the boys are now attending a private day care/preschool near their home that has an amazing curriculum. Each day includes skillbuilding activities, music, outside time and much more. They even throw a little core-strengthening yoga into the daily mix. Gage is thriving in the preschool setting and Graham has become a class favorite (just look at him and you can see why!).

This was a tough decision, like so many that we make as parents. And, in the course of the parenting years, it’s just one of many they’ll face. As parents, we just have to gather as much information as we can get, consider it carefully in light of our children and the desired outcome and then decide. After that, we stay on top of things and hope for the best.

Don’t you wish this parenting stuff was as easy as picking the color of a back-to-school lunch box?

Until September,

Karin Calloway is a wife and mother of two. She’s also a journalist and recipe developer who writes the Wednesday cooking column for The Augusta Chronicle. You can watch Karin prepare her weekly recipes in segments on WJBF NewsChannel 6 on Tuesdays during Midday at Noon and on Wednesdays during Good Morning Augusta.

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Zack + Zzzz = Zombie!

It was the headline that didn’t quite happen: Zombie Spotting at Myrtle Beach!

Maybe it was the heat, maybe the confusion of our eyes adjusting to the rare sunlight during this very rainy summer, but as my cousin and I returned from a leisurely walk to our beach chairs and cooler, we were startled to see a zombie sitting in the spot we’d left an hour earlier.

This is, after all, Hollywood’s season of zombies with “Warm Bodies” and “World War Z” trailers all over the Internet.

Our zombie indeed had a warm body: Zack had fallen asleep in the sun and while we were pleased to see that he’d used his sunscreen, we wondered why he hadn’t rubbed it in. He was a grayish-white mess!

We woke him up and told him to look at his arms and legs. He wasn’t the least bit fazed. We told him to go down to the water and wash it off, but he said he didn’t care (that he looked like an ad for zinc oxide!) and had rubbed it in completely, but it wouldn’t absorb.

That’s the difference in girls and boys. My daughters would have been so embarrassed they’d probably have buried each other in the sand until the beach cleared. THEN—and only then—would they run to the water and wash it off.

I picked up the tube of sunblock he’d bought at the drugstore and looked at the directions. And at that moment I read the most misleading description of a product I’ve ever seen. Plain as day, on the back of the tube were these words: “This light, fragrant formula absorbs quickly into the skin with no whitening.”

No whitening?

Turned out, the grayish-white stain across his face, arms and legs was the least of Zack’s problems. In his effort to cover up exposed skin, he forgot about the neck of the tee shirt he was wearing...one of those trendy ones with the extra deep v-neck.

So there we were, wrapping up a day on the beach with a zombie-looking guy—now branded on the chest with a bright red vee.

Maybe the headline should read: Zombie Spotted Searching for Aloe!

JENNIE Montgomery anchors the evening news at WJBF-TV. She’s married to Scott and they have three children: Zack, 20, Maddy, 19, and Sky, 17.

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news notes

It ’s back to school time.

Or as home-schoolers call it, stay-where-you-are time.

—Stephen Colbert

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Art According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 200,000 children are seen each year in hospital emergency rooms across the United States because of injuries received on the playground. Play is an important part of your child’s physical, social, intellectual and emotional development. So be sure equipment is checked regularly, proper supervision is provided and the rules are enforced, the keep the playground fun and safe for your child.

Safe Kids Greater Augusta, led by Children’s Hospital of Georgia, works to prevent accidental childhood injury, the leading killer of children ages 1 to 14. Safe Kids Greater Augusta is a member of the Safe Kids USA network. To find out more about local Safe Kids programs, call 706-721-7606, or visit grhealth.org/ safekids. Read the whole article about playground safety at www.augustafamily.com.

Editorial Note: Contact Safe Kids Greater Augusta to arrange for a playground safety assessment at 706-721-7606.

Two special summer arts programs brought out the artistic side in children throughout the CSRA. In Aiken, Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA teamed up with the Aiken Family Y for an innovative student art project using repurposed goods as the medium. In addition to individual projects, the students also worked to create sculptures of the Family Y and Goodwill logos from the repurposed materials.

In Augusta, The Morris Museum of Art and the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History sponsored a Harrisburg Outreach Photography Camp at the Tubman Education Center. Thirty students ages 1015 learned digital photography using the Nikon CoolPix cameras donated by Frank Christian.

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! c i t s a T AppTweekaboo: Saving Memories

Memories from your family and summer vacation will never get lost again! A new family app is making it easy to capture special moments whenever and wherever. This handy app streamlines and organizes your cherished photos, videos and even texts into one location.

Tweekaboo is designed to capture, save and share real-life moments. Families can record on the go, share privately with family and close friends, track milestones, timeline moments and more. What’s more, families can then relive their child’s diary at the tap of a button. It’s like a memory book on your smartphone and computer. (https://www.tweekaboo.com/)

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by Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE

Meal-Time Inspiration Where Do You Get Yours?

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find inspiration looking through cookbooks, magazines and sometimes in quiet moments thinking about food. I tend to think about food a lot!

Recently I saw grilled vegetables in a Southern Living Magazine...which made me think of grilled pizza...which made me think of salad...which made me then think of grilled salad pizza. Clearly this was a “quiet moment of thought,” because if the kids were around I would not have gotten past seeing the veggies in the magazine, ha!

Once the school schedule begins, mealtimes can become hurried or non-existent. A recently purchased cookbook, The Mom 100 Cookbook, by Katie Workman provides inspiration for many “mom-dilemmas.” In the book, Workman presents 20 feeding scenarios such as, “Quick breakfast: Getting kids out the door.” Each scenario is followed by five recipe solutions. I love the concept of having recipes at the ready for every possible family related food dilemma.

The key is to anticipate what your food dilemmas might be (hopefully you will not have 20). Then gather a few recipes together to fit each meal-time scenario. This should yield less stress and better eating all the way around.

Here is a great recipe for making a quick meal of leftover rice and pantry staples. It is a good idea to make extras whenever you can.

Making extra food and storing it for later use is called “batch cooking.” This type of cooking can be a real time saver for families on the run. Begin by batch cooking simple foods you already eat like spaghetti sauce, rice and pancakes, which all freeze beautifully. Making extra takes only a little additional time and is worth the effort.

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Brown Rice with Corn and Spinach This is a wonderful side dish and a great way to use leftover rice.

Vegetable oil cooking spray 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil ½ cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 2 teaspoons minced bottled garlic 2/3 cup canned corn, drained, or thawed frozen corn 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced, or 1/4 teaspoon dried 5 ounces spinach chopped, about 6 cups 1 8.8-ounce package brown ready rice or 2 cups leftover cooked rice 6 teaspoon grated parmesan cheese

Coat a non-stick skillet with cooking spray and add olive oil. Place skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, corn and thyme.

Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until onion is soft and thyme is aromatic. Add chopped spinach and rice, stirring until the spinach is wilted, about 2-3 additional minutes. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: ½ cup rice and 1 tespoon Parmesan cheese) Nutrition breakdown: Calories 120, Fat 2g (0g saturated, 1.1g monounsaturated), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 60mg, Carbohydrate 22g, Fiber 3g, Protein 3g.

Percent Daily Value: 15% Vitamin A, 10% Vitamin C, 6% Iron, 4% Calcium Carbohydrate Choice: 1 ½ Carbohydrate Diabetes Exchange Value: 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable

Kim Beavers is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator for University Health Care System. She lives in North Augusta with her husband and two children and she is the co-host of the culinary nutrition segment Eating Well with Kim, which airs at noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday on WRDW. To join the recipe club or view recipes, visit www.universityhealth.org/ewwk. You can also watch the segments at www.wrdw.com/ewwk.

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by J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

Distressed Desire There Are Many Reasons Why You May Have Lost That Lovin’ Feeling

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fter the publication of my book, A Woman’s Guide to Hormone Health, I had the opportunity to speak around the country to audiences of women about some very “feminine” subjects.

I was in San Diego speaking to a group called The Red Hot Mammas (sort of a cross between a menopause support group and a motorcycle gang) and during the question-and-answer session a grandmotherly octogenarian sheepishly raised her hand and asked, “Doc, my sex drive has driven off and I don’t have a map! What do I do?” I heard an audible “thank goodness” from several other folks in the audience as they wanted to ask the same question, but didn’t have the courage of my blue-haired inquisitor.

Over the ensuing years I don’t think I have ever hosted a forum where this topic didn’t raise its libidinous head.

Losing Libido Next to questions about losing weight, a declining or absent sex drive is one of the top complaints heard in gynecologist’s offices nationwide. A recent report from the National Institutes of Health states that 43 percent of women will experience some form of sexual dysfunction at sometime in their life. A majority of these problems, especially in perimenopausal and menopausal women, is a lack of desire.

Loss of libido is defined by the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual (the book doctors use to categorize

diseases) as “persistently low sexual desire resulting in distress or relationship dysfunction, where lack of desire is not due to another condition or circumstance.”

There are two important parts of this definition that are cogent to understanding the causes and treatments of this problem. First, the lack of desire must cause a problem either in the person’s psyche or in their relationships. So, for example, a woman with a low desire who is purposefully abstinent may not view that lack of desire as bothersome. Secondly, the low libido should not be due to a physical problem or medication. A common example of this in menopause is the woman who experiences pain with intercourse due to vaginal changes in lubrication. It only makes sense that if it hurts, consciously or unconsciously, you are going to avoid intimacy like Republicans avoid taxes. Also various medications can have libido-squashing side effects. For example, many of the antidepressants such as Prozac and Zoloft can flatten libido like a steamroller on asphalt.

Calculating the Cause The causes of a low- or non-existent sex drive are legion, but they can generally be divided into four categories: physical, psychological, relationship and hormonal.

Physical reasons include many nonsexual diseases such as arthritis, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and neurological diseases.

Think of poor sex drive as side effects of these disease processes and often, once the physical malady is remedied, the libido returns. In addition, a glass of wine may make you feel amorous, but too much alcohol can spoil your sex drive. Any surgery related to your breasts or your genital tract can affect your body image, sexual function and desire for sex. A huge secondary cause is fatigue. The exhaustion of caring for aging parents or young children can contribute to low sex drive.

I already alluded to the role of hormones, and any major hormonal shift such as menopause, preg-

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nancy and breast feeding can affect desire.

There are many psychological causes of low sex drive such as anxiety, depression, poor body image, low self-esteem and a history of physical or sexual abuse. One of the most overlooked but common causes of poor libido is stress. This can be stress related to work, finances, kids or just life.

We all know that much of a satisfying sex life originates as much above the neck as it does below the waist. Therefore, relationship issues are huge in dissecting libido malfunction. For many women, emotional closeness is an essential prelude to sexual intimacy. If you are having problems between the sheets, don’t pull the covers over your eyes!

Finding a Fix So what can be done about this tsunami of libido lack? Obviously if there is an underlying issue, such as medications or hormone problems, they must be addressed first and often sex drive creeps back. If stress and relationship issues are paramount, then talking with a counselor skilled in addressing sexual concerns can help with low libido. Therapy often includes education about sexual response, techniques, recommendations for reading materials and couples exercises.

In women suffering from painful intercourse, vaginal estrogen may markedly improve vaginal elasticity, lubrication and response. Testosterone, present in females at a much lower concentration than males, has a libido-enhancing effect for women. However, testosterone supplementation is controversial and should be closely regulated by a knowledgeable clinician.

It is critical to remember that libido can’t be separated from the context of a relationship. Couples who learn to communicate in an open, honest way usually maintain a stronger emotional connection, which can lead to better sex.

Dr. Eaker is an Augusta Ob/GYN and author. He and his wife, Susan, have twoteenage daughters.

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by Lucy Adams

Too Sick for School?

Signs and Symptoms Help Parents Decide Whether To Send Kids To School or Keep Them Home

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t’s 7:45, five minutes and counting to departure. Your child holds her stomach and says she doesn’t feel well. You must decide whether to take her to school or forget the schedule and let her stay home. Every parent has feared making the wrong choice. Dr. Karen Foushee of Pediatric Partners of Augusta tells parents, “It’s better to err on the side of protecting the other children from the spread of illness.”

Assessing a child’s symptoms according to a set of standards can aid a parent in determining if the child is too sick to attend class. Jennifer Finley, RN, the nurse at Norris Elementary School in Thomson, references the Georgia School Nurses Association handbook to help parents make a good appraisal of their child’s health.

Guidelines for Keeping a Sick Child Home Fever—Most schools in Georgia require a child with a fever of 100.5 or higher to stay home until he has been fever-free for 24 hours. Reducing a fever with medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen,

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and sending him to school is unacceptable. It puts other children at risk for illness.

learning may need to stay home until the cough is under control.

Pink eye—The medical term for pink eye is conjunctivitis. Both viral and bacterial conjunctivitis are highly contagious and spread by contact. Children in the elementary grades are particularly prone to infecting one another. A child with red, watery, lightsensitive eyes that have a goopy discharge should remain home from school until seen by a pediatrician. Bacterial conjunctivitis must be treated with an antibiotic for 24 hours before a child returns to school. Viral conjunctivitis will resolve on its own in 4-7 days.

Vomiting and/or diarrhea—One episode of diarrhea doesn’t necessarily indicate illness. It’s wise, nonetheless, to alert the teacher and the school nurse that there may be an issue. On the other hand, a single episode of vomiting dictates a day off from school.

Keep your child home until vomiting has ceased for at least 24 hours. If frequent diarrhea and vomiting continue for more than 24 hours, a visit to the doctor is warranted.

Cough and/or runny nose—In most cases these symptoms should not keep a kid out of class. If the cough seems deep or tight or sounds like wheezing, the child should see the pediatrician instead of her teacher. Elementary aged children, particularly in the younger grades, may need to stay home until the cough and runny nose symptoms are under control. Older children with a persistent cough that disrupts instruction and classmates’

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Sore throat—Nasal drainage and allergies may cause throat irritation that is uncomfortable but not serious. In this case, a child need not miss the academic day. Younger children in the elementary grades may not be able to articulate the severity of their throat pain, however. Because strep throat is communicable and can have a lasting negative impact on health, elementary aged children complaining of a sore throat for two days or more should be examined by a physician, particularly if it’s accompanied by fever. Middle school and high school students are far better at de-

{ healthyfamily scribing the severity of their throat pain. Mild throat pain without fever shouldn’t keep them home.

Headache and/or stomachache—A headache and/or stomachache in the absence of fever, nausea or diarrhea do not indicate the necessity to stay home. Symptoms may be treated with over-the-counter medications. Notify the school nurse and the child’s teacher so they can be on the lookout for the development of other symptoms.

Multiple symptoms—Reports of multiple symptoms should put a parent on alert. A teenager complaining of fatigue, headache, swollen lymph glands, sore throat, fever, night sweats and muscle weakness (some or all of these) may have mononucleosis and should see a doctor. An affected student should not return to school until cleared by her physician. A schedule of gradual return should be followed. Likewise, a high fever, muscle aches, headache, fatigue, dry cough and sore throat (some or all of these) may point to the flu. A child with the flu should not attend school until he has been fever free for 24 hours.

When It Isn’t Illness “Every kid’s pulled the wool over Mama’s eyes at some point,” says Dr. Foushee. “Once is nothing, but if you see a pattern in the complaint or the timing that’s a clue.” A child who doesn’t feel well may not be ill, but there may be a problem requiring attention.

For example, a high school student who routinely feels bad on Monday morning may be using drugs and/or alcohol over the weekend. Middle school children might feign illness to dodge a stressful situation at school, such as being bullied, taking a test or facing discipline. Elementary school students might feel actual physical distress due to separation anxiety or emerging learning difficulties. Children of all ages can react to disruptions in home life—a birth, a death, a divorce—with somatic complaints.

Finley sees about 35-40 children in her office each day. “A lot of children get bored in class and come see me,” she says. She calls the parents of the few presenting with fever, vomiting, diarrhea or an injury. To those simply in search of extra attention,

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she gives encouragement. Finley, like other school nurses, appreciates when parents email or call her to alert her to their child’s presence at school despite vague symptoms. Communication is the key to ensuring the child’s needs are met.

Above all, parents should emphasize prevention and always trust their gut. Finley says, “At this age (elementary school) we push, push, push good hygiene, especially hand washing and covering the mouth when coughing.” Parents should teach those habits, too. According to the Centers for Disease Control, hand washing is one of the most important ways to avoid getting sick and stop the spread of illness to others. Still, it’s the nature of kids to exchange germs.

Mom and Dad know what is normal and what is not for their child. They have to use their best judgment to decide if their child is truly sick, advises Dr. Foushee.

Lucy Adams is a freelance writer and the author of Tuck Your Skirt in Your Panties and Run. She lives in Thomson, GA with her husband and their four children. Contact Lucy at lucybgoosey@aol.com.

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The Great Paper Chase Tips To Help Streamline the Back-To-School Paper Flood

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he first day of school is promising. Your children are coiffed and coutured in their cleanest and newest. They are nervous, excited, maybe a little anxious, while you probably feel elated by the possibility of a little time for yourself.

Surely there are a few tears to wipe away, maybe a couple of family members to call or e-mail with the reports of “how big” and “so brave.” Emotions and expectations are running high, and then, guess what comes home along with the report about how the first day went?

A deluge of paper, that’s what. And this is only the beginning. Piles form, coming via backpacks or extended in the clutches of paint-and-glitter-covered hands. Stacks quickly start to teeter with appeals for donations, requests for volunteer time, yearbook payments and extra-curricular enrichment and calls to rally school spirit.

If you have multiple kids, you’d better act fast before a torrent of paper takes over an entire room in your home. It’s only a matter of time before papers come reminding you of their predecessors, which

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you forgot to sign and return. Or maybe you just lost track of them in the flood.

What happened to the paper-free plan? Remember how technology was going to relieve us of all of this paper madness? Maybe we’ll get there some day. In the meantime, a steady stream of paperwork is heading your way, and you need to learn how to manage it.

After six years of dividing and conquering a volley of school communications, I’ve got my paperflow systems down pat. Here’s what I’ve learned.

Recycle Most Of It. Initially, you will look at what your kids hand you and think, “Oh my gosh, my baby made this.” But, trust me, the thrill quickly chills. Ask yourself instead, “Will I die, will my child suffer or will we experience serious social disgrace or bumble a critical parent-teacher communication if I throw this away?”

If the answer is, “No,” toss it—quickly. You won’t miss it. I promise. When you are unsure, invest in some inexpensive cloth wall pockets to temporarily store the papers you can’t bear to part with yet, like

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school directories or instructions for future events you plan to participate in.

Pick & Choose. Your first year through the “paper mill,” you’ll need to learn what to participate in and what to pass over. So think of year one as your paper prioritizing initiation. PTA? Yes. Fun Run? Okay.

Basketball fundraiser? Maybe not this year. Scholastic book purchases every month? It’s up to you. Select what you can manage and don’t worry about doing more. Whatever you can handle, let it be enough.

Respond Immediately. By the third round of requests for payments for the annual yearbook, you won’t even hesitate to toss that sucker in the trash.

Why? Because you always respond immediately to anything you want to participate in and you chuck the rest. Don’t confuse matters by waiting until later. If “immediately” doesn’t work for you, take care of multiple-step responses on Fridays or Mondays or whatever day works best. Then, the next time the teacher is hollering through her paper megaphone that this is

{ homefront the tenth reminder to send in field trip money, you will smile smugly and recycle it. Because you always take care of those requests the first time around.

But It’s Art! You can keep it but have some display cycles you put your kids’ artwork through for maximum enjoyment before the works go to the big craft heaven in the sky (or the big plastic tub in the basement or the attic or under the bed). In the meantime, hang up a “clothesline” in the kitchen, put up kid’s artwork frames around the house, and hang strips magnetized or cork strips in their rooms for the parade of self-expression to come. If you put art up and out for a while, and take photos of it, you might be willing to let go of it sooner.

Preserve The Standouts. Your child does not want to remember that she was the last one in class to memorize her addition and subtraction tables, so throw the evidence away. But she may wish to remember the awesome story she wrote when she could barely spell about how she and her best friend stared down a millipede on the playground during recess. Set aside one large plastic tub for each child’s artwork and ephemera. The best time for shaking down the clutter that is bound to accumulate in tubs is each summer, once you’ve regained some detachment.

My, That’s Bulky. More power to teachers who can make lessons three-dimensional wonders of elbow noodles, glue and glitter. Have your child pose with the masterpiece. Get several shots. Make sure you get a good one. Then “store” the masterpiece in the basement or garage on a special shelf or rack set aside for amazing artwork. When the shelf is full, take some shots of the whole range of work, from many angles. Then discretely dispose of the whole lot at the beginning of each new school year, leaving room for more.

Share The Wealth. At some point, you will have your paper trail tamed but there is virtually nothing you can (or should) do to hamper your child’s insatiable desire to create. Encourage your little Picasso instead. Keep manila envelopes addressed and ready-to-mail relatives in one of your cloth wall pockets so you can easily capture and share some of the seasonal artwork overflow for relatives.

You’ve got a lot of paper joy floating around your home—you may as well share the wealth. Happy back to school!

Tame Paper Flow With These Organizational Tools • Cloth wall pockets or standing paper sorter • Clotheslines with string, wire or ribbon and eyehooks • Clothespins • Magnetic or cork strips with magnets or pushpins • Kid’s artwork frames • Large plastic tubs for the basement or under the bed • White boards and dry-erase markers • Digital camera with hard drive back up system Christina Katz likes school, back-to-school shopping and even some of the parents who insist on double-parking at child pick-up time, but paper clutter doesn’t stand a chance. Her latest book is The Writer’s Workout from Writer’s Digest Books.

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apologize. That headline is misleading. I can’t help you dump off your carpool duties on other parents. There’s no way to dodge the obligation without incurring the wrath of those taking up the slack. You will have to drive carpool.

But you do not have to endure another year frustrated by wasting valuable time chained to the driver’s seat, imagining all the things you could be doing instead. Those snatches of time, whether spent waiting or transporting, add up to a hefty unused, fleeting resource. Just 15 minutes a day spent idling in the carpool line over the course of a 180-day school year equals 45 untapped hours. How many more 15-minute (or greater) blocks of time lie fallow?

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Carpool story by Lucy Adams • illustration by Michael Rushbrook

What To Do While Waiting Don’t let another second slip by. We can accomplish meaningful tasks and goals in the possibly hundreds of hours otherwise lost to the daily kid commute. Forget checking FaceBook while waiting for children to load. Use the time constructively: • Read a book. People who say they don’t have time to read, don’t want to read. Prolific as he is as a writer, Stephen King reads 70-80 books a year. In his tome On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, he says, “I take a book with me everywhere I go, and find there are all sorts of opportunities to dip in. The trick is to teach yourself to read in small sips as well as long swallows.”

• Clean and tidy. Dash board dusty? Trash in the floorboard? Purse bursting? Console overflowing? “Because of the size of the car and how much we’re in the car, it’s really important to have a tidy, organized space,” says Leslie Tansey, professional organizer and owner of All About Organizing. She suggests keeping two plastic grocery bags stored in the car. While waiting for the kids, fill one bag with trash that is within arm’s reach. Fill the other bag with items that don’t belong in the car. Also, take inventory of essential supplies that need to be replenished such as wet wipes, tissue, notepaper or first-aid paraphernalia.

• Pray. Don’t look now, but here comes chaos on a collision course with the silence inside the car, and it won’t let up until afternoon activities, dinner, dishes, homework, baths and bedtime are complete. “Time well spent in prayer—all eyes open please or you will roll into the car in front of you—can give you the peace you need to easily navigate through an afternoon and evening of mayhem,” says Kathy Burnsed, inspirational speaker, founder of Perfect Timing Today and author of Beating the Clock, Managing Time God’s Way (scheduled for release later this fall).

A brief prayer isn’t any less sincere than a longwinded meditation on one’s knees. Words of thanksgiving, supplication, repentance or surrender can bolster needed stamina and patience.

• Exercise. Stay in shape and relieve your stress. “Part of me has to chuckle to imagine how these might look to the outside observer, but who the heck cares?” says Kath Girdler Engler, who has been in the personal fitness industry for more than 30 years and is professionally certified to teach techniques to both children and adults. She suggests several somewhat inconspicuous workouts that can be done in the car (while it is parked).

Place a small air-filled ball between the knees and compress repeatedly for inner thigh work. Press it between the palms of the hands to work the pectoral muscles. To condition outer thighs, put the ball between the center console and the right knee and compress (be-

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tween the door and the left knee for the other thigh). Contract and release abdominal muscles for several reps and do the same for the gluteus (fanny) muscles. Pulling the knees to the chest will stretch the hamstrings and the lower back.

If you don’t feel too self-conscious, do some shoulder stretches as well.

complaining. And you? You’re trapped, right foot duct-taped to the gas pedal. Claustrophobia causes your mind to race up and down your undone to-do list, because, face it, this too is lost productivity.

• Write a novel. On the surface, spending 10 minutes here and 10 minutes there seems a rather disjointed method for composing a piece of great American literature. Yet, true logic says otherwise.

A person taking small steps can cover a great distance. Everything doesn’t have to be done in a leap and a bound. Goal setting gurus counsel to break large tasks into small chunks. Here, the chunking of time is already done so all you have to do is start writing, a little every day. If you write one word every 3 seconds, you will have 200 words down in 10 minutes. Multiply that by 180 school days and you’ll have written a novella by the end of May.

• Give homework help. Children are charged with memorizing loads of facts to regurgitate on quizzes and tests. Drill your captive audience on math facts, spelling words, vocabulary words or significant dates in history. Research demonstrates that rehearsal is the most important key to transferring information to long term memory. Practicing in several short spurts, such as during the 10-minute drive to school in the morning, improves memory and recall better than attempting to learn the whole shebang in one long cram session.

• Set up a car office. Stop the bleed of office work into the evening hours. Return a phone call. Set an appointment. Respond to email. Compose a memo.

Troubleshoot a plan. Brainstorm solutions to a problem. Outline a newsletter. These are the kinds of tasks that nag a person after work. Take care of them now to keep them from encroaching on family time.

• Call someone you don’t want to, but must.

Cell phones in the carpool line are frowned upon by almost everyone, and no child likes to get in the car to the greeting of, “. . . and then I told her who I was and she said . . .” That’s why this is the perfect time to make an abbreviated call to that annoying person. No one can argue with or insist on talking through the reasonable explanation, “I’ve got to go. I’m at the front of the carpool line.” Kapow!

Obligation fulfilled without hard feelings.

Of course, there’s always the option to fight off mom guilt and time your arrival after all the other kids have been collected (gasp!). The teachers will gladly hand over your children, even if you squeal in on two tires, brandishing a new tattoo and chatting up Charles Manson riding shotgun. They don’t care to hear the worn-out excuses as they shove your precious parcels into the backseat and greet your new mass-murderer friend.

But it doesn’t have to be. There are lots of ways to use carpool’s driving time constructively, as well:

• “Read” audio books together. Turning on a video in the backseat might keep the noise level to a minimum, but it’s a passive activity that builds an imaginary wall between the front seat and the back. Select age-appropriate audio books from the library and play them on short trips around town. Let your child recap where the narrator left off the last time you listened.

Discuss characters, plot and predictions about outcomes. Conducting mini-book club is a fun way to improve listening skills and set the stage for communication.

• Bond over music. Music is a powerful mediator. Popping in a favorite CD can turn fighting words into an instant sing along. Use the time in the car to take turns introducing each other to different tastes in music. “Allowing each child to select his favorite music encourages and teaches compromise, appreciation and tolerance of other’s preferences,” says Dr. Mieko Di Sano, Executive Director, Symphony Orchestra Augusta. Everyone else riding along benefits from discovering new sounds, songs and music styles.

Things To Do on the Kid Commute

• Get the kids to clean and tidy. Pass children the two grocery bags used for trash and items that don’t belong in the car and instruct them to straighten up their areas. “Have the kids organize their space so they can easily get their hands on the things they need,” says Tansey, noting that this will cut down on distractions for the driver.

In less than 60 seconds, solitude transforms into singing, arguing, asking, telling, crying and

• Plan a party, a trip or a meal. Getting a child’s participation helps you both. You don’t

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bear the burden of making lone decisions for the entire family, and your child can take pride in providing valuable contributions. A child old enough to write can even take notes on the generated ideas and plans. Dr. Quentin Hartmann, Ph.D., assistant professor and undergraduate research coordinator in Georgia Regents University’s Department of Psychology, says, “Self efficacy is built through experience with others, specifically successful experiences. If a child discovers that by sharing her input (say on a meal or choice for family activity) she learns that her behavior had a positive outcome.” Children who develop a strong sense of self-efficacy believe in their ability to independently accomplish tasks and have the expectation that others will respect their decisions and skills.

• Talk. Capitalize on the opportunity to have an earto-ear chat. “Kids hate face-to-face conversations when the topic is difficult or awkward. It makes it easier for them and you when they are looking at the back of your head when asking about dicey topics, and parents can hide their shock when facing forward,” says Kim Estes, founder of Savvy Parents Safe Kids. The best way to get them talking is to eliminate electronics and cell phones from the car. Without those distractions, the void will soon fill with questions, stories, discussions and general sharing of ideas.

• Listen. Silence, yours, is sometimes golden, particularly when hauling a passel of kids. As licensed clinical social worker Dr. Judi Cinéas, Ph.D. explains, “When they are engrossed in being with their friends they open up to each other as though they are the only ones there.” Listening to these interactions is an unobtrusive way to learn what issues are currently important to your child and his friends, how your child’s maturity compares to his peers, what’s going on at school and if your child needs guidance (later, of course) in a particular problem area. You can garner an awful lot about who your child hangs out with, too. Cinéas warns parents to be careful about interjecting. Comments, especially negative ones, can shut down the backseat banter.

Moms, dads, this is the year we take back our lives! This is the year we capitalize on the bits and pieces of days stolen from us by carpool obligations!

This is the year...okay, let’s keep our heads. I’m not rallying parents to rebellion. Let’s just resolve to at last follow that old teacher harangue admonishing us to use our time wisely.

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8 Middle School Orientation—New students and 6th graders, 6-8 p.m.

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2 & 3 Furlough—No School 6 Beginning of Third Nine Weeks 9 Report Cards 20 Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday

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2 Labor Day Holiday 11 Open House—Middle Schools 6-8 p.m., High Schools 7-8:30 p.m.

12 Progress Reports Issued

5 Progress Reports 17 Furlough—No School

OCTOBER 11 End of First Nine Weeks 14 Beginning of Second Nine Weeks 16 & 17 Elementary—Early Release/Report Card Conferences 18 RT3 Pro. Learning/Furlough—No School 21 Report Cards

NOVEMBER 11 Veteran’s Day Holiday 14 Progress Reports Issued 25 & 26 Furlough—No School 27-29 Thanksgiving Holidays

DECEMBER 18 End of Second Nine Weeks 19-January 1 Winter Break

MARCH 11 End of Third Nine Weeks 12 Beginning of Fourth Nine Weeks 17 Furlough—No School 18 & 19 Elementary—Early Release/Report Card Conferences 20 Report Cards

APRIL 7-11 Spring Break 18 Good Friday Holiday 23 Progress Reports

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OCTOBER 8 End of Nine Weeks 14 Holiday 15 Student Holiday/Teacher Work Day 16 Report Cards

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5 Early Release (Two hours prior to regular dismissal time) 17 President’s Day 19 Interim Reports Issued

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5 Early Release (Two hours prior to regular dismissal time) 7 District In-Service—No Classes 21 Teacher Workday 25 End of Third Nine Weeks

NOVEMBER 6 Early Release (Two hours prior to regular dismissal time) 25 Interim Reports Issued 27, 28 & 29 Thanksgiving Holiday

1 Report Cards Issued 2 Early Release (Two hours prior to regular dismissal time) 7-11 Spring Break Holiday 18 Good Friday Holiday

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6 Interim Reports Issued 7 Early Release (Two hours prior to regular dismissal time) 26 Memorial Day Holiday

JANUARY

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he best parties bring together great food, great ingredients and great people. To make your party stands out, take advantage of resources you already have to create an inviting and warm atmosphere for party guests.

The Right Ingredients Make for a Perfect Summer Get-Together

Everyone knows the key elements to a fantastic backyard barbeque are great company, exciting conversation and delicious recipes—so be sure to pull together the perfect grilling menu that will keep your guests’ smiles as warm as the August sun.

Get creative when planning your party. Involve your kids—they love to get involved and add their own personal touches to the big event. Have them help you gather up simple items such as blankets, oversized pillows, Mason jars and mismatched dinnerware to create the feeling of home and comfort outside. These simple additions, along with essential recipe ingredients, will make for an amazing summer menu and party for your friends and family.

Here are a few tips to make your outdoor party simple and smooth: • Opt for Appetizers Many party guests will want to nosh and mingle throughout the evening, so make sure you have plenty of appetizers, dips and chips on hand while you fire up the grill for the main course.

• Stick With Simple Don’t spend all of your resources on fancy snacks and sweets that require countless hours of preparation. Choose simple crowd favorites, such as this recipe for Texas Potato Salad made with just a few delicious ingredients including prepared dressing.

This crunchy, fresh salad doubles as the perfect appetizer when served with tortilla or pita chips. Just create, plate and cover with plastic wrap and you have dishes ready to kick off a fabulous party.

• Fire Up the Grill In addition to appealing appetizers, be sure your guests have tons of options when it comes to the main party entrée. Easy dishes, like Grilled Asparagus with Citrus Gremolata, can quickly be made on the grill for a delicious and easy treat that is sure to please party goers.

• Self-Serve Drink Stations Allow guests to refill their drinks themselves by placing drinks on a small end table or cart. Cover it with a brightly colored tablecloth and stacked glasses. Don’t forget your ice bucket and tongs for mixed cocktails. If you are serving beer or wine, ice them down in galvanized bins placed next to the drink station. Be sure to position the station away from the food to keep lines from forming.

Recipes and images courtesy of Hellman’s Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil. For more great recipes and to learn more about the Hellman’s centennial celebration or download a coupon, visit www.Facebook.com/Hellmanns.

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Grilled Asparagus with Citrus Gremolata Recipe by Chef Tim Love

½ cup Hellmann’s Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 2 tablespoons minced shallot Grated peel of 1 lemon ¼ cup white wine ¼ cup lemon juice 1 cup bread crumbs 12 medium asparagus spears, trimmed 2 tablespoons peanut oil Kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Preheat grill to 450°F. Heat olive oil in a small sauté pan on the grill. Just before the oil smokes add garlic, shallot, and lemon peel. Sauté slightly. Add white wine and lemon juice and simmer for 1 minute. Add bread crumbs and dressing and sauté until golden brown. Mix asparagus, peanut oil, salt and pepper. Grill for 3 minutes, turning fairly frequently.

Place asparagus on a serving platter. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over the grilled asparagus and serve.

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Grilled Skirt Steak with Citrus Recipe by Chef Tim Love

1 cup Hellmann’s Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil 4 8-ounce skirt steaks ½ cup peanut oil Kosher salt and cracked black pepper (to taste)

2 tablespoons Chef Tim Love Steak Rub* 2 limes, cut in half 2 lemons, cut in half 1 tangerine, cut in half

Heat grill on high with lid closed for 30 minutes or light charcoal and let burn to white coals. Rub the steak with oil and season with salt and pepper, then the rub. Place the steak on the hot grill for 3 minutes on each side. Squeeze a lime half on each steak. Remove and rest for at least 3 minutes. Squeeze all citrus into a mixing bowl. Whip the dressing into citrus mixture and place in a squirt bottle. Cut steak against the grain and drizzle the citrus mayonnaise mixture over top. Serve immediately. *Tip: Any good chili powder based rub can be used.

Texas Potato Salad Recipe by Chef Tim Love

½ cup Hellmann’s Mayonnaise Dressing with Olive Oil ½ cup pickled jalapeños, diced ½ cup sweet pickles, diced ¼ cup whole grain mustard

½ cup fresh chives 4 warm baked potatoes Salt and pepper (to taste) 1/4 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Mix dressing, jalapeños, sweet pickles, mustard, and chives in large bowl. Burst the potatoes and crumble apart. Add them to the mayonnaise mixture. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Top with the toasted pepitas and serve.

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can remember the anxiety I would feel before the first day of Mother’s Day Out when I had to drop off one of my children at a new classroom with a new teacher for the first time. I dreaded the moment when my daughter would realize I was not staying and would cry and cling to my leg.

I guess I was a “mean” mom because I would hand her off to the teacher or as gently as possible I’d peel her off my leg. Then I practically ran out of the building. I wish I could say that when I got in the car, I didn’t think of her any more, but in reality I worried all day that she was miserable when, in fact, most of the time she was fine as soon as I was out of sight.

What triggers these feelings of unease in children? What can you do to ease the drop-off blues?

Dr. Richard Horowitz, parenting coach and author of Family Centered Parenting, says, “When it’s a new environment, the unknown triggers feelings of being unsafe. Safety and security are paramount, especially for young children.”

If the drop off is not at a new place or experience, it could be a deeper issue. “It could be a bad experience with another child or caregiver and the parent needs to get as much information as possible from the child and caregivers,” he says.

Another reason could be an over-dependence on the parent. This situation requires a weaning process that is gradual, keeping the child’s need to feel safe in mind.

Tips for a Drama-Free Drop Off

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Be Proactive.

Dr. Horowitz says the key to drama-free drop offs is to plan ahead. “Before you drop off at a new location or with a new person, visit and help the child gain a sense of familiarity.” Parents should also be upbeat and emphasize the good things that will happen in the new environment.

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{ timeout Even if your child is crying and does not want to stay, it is important to leave them with the teacher or caregiver.

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Keep it positive and quick.

Sarah Bailey, LPC, mental health coordinator, Child Care Associates, says that this is an emotional time for the both parents and the child. With this in mind, you need to make the drop off as brief and positive as possible. Many times the child will cry and if that happens, she says, “Tell them goodbye, I love you and that you will be there at the end of the day. Remind them of this every day when you drop them off.”

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Bring something from home.

Something special from home, such as a blanket, stuffed animal or a family photo, may be the trick for some children. The item can be stored in their locker or cubby, according to Wendy Young, LMSW, BCD, founder of Kidlutions and author of Bloom: Helping Kids Blossom.

The child who is a little nervous may be more com-

fortable with something that reminds him of a safe place—their home or family.

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Leave the child with the teacher.

Even if your child is crying and does not want to stay, it is important to leave them with the teacher or caregiver. “It is better to allow the teacher to establish a morning routine for the child that allows the child to calm and prepare for the day,” says Bailey.

Dr. Horowitz says that with a “melt down,” it can take up to 20 minutes for the stress hormones to reduce sufficiently for rational thought. “Give the child time to calm down,” he says. Don’t try to talk the child out of their fears, but continue to soothe them until they are able to listen and respond to positive comments about the drop off. Again, remind the child of all the fun things they are going to do that day.

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Establish a set time you plan to pick them up.

If your child is crying you can say something like, “Look, Mommy is not crying.

Do you know why? Because Mommy always comes back,” according to Young. A paper clock that has big hands and little hands secured with a metal brad may also help and can be used as a reminder every day of what time you will be back to get the child.

Dr. Horowitz says parents should respect their child’s temperament and responding accordingly. Every child is different and working with their very unique personalities as well as adhering to the tips above may help make drop offs go a little smoother.

Cammie Jones is an Augusta freelance writer and mother of three.

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The Jesse Norman School for the Arts Celebrates 10 Years

Students at the Jessye Norman School for the Arts take a variety of fine arts classes including music, drama and dance.

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s you walk up the stairs to the Jessye Norman School for the Arts, its brilliant blue walls showcase a row of colorful photos: hundreds of smiles from the boys and girls who have benefited over the past 10 years from this after-school program dedicated to the arts.

Inside the huge building space at the corner of 8th and Greene streets in downtown Augusta, classrooms are dedicated to music, drama, dance, visual arts and creative writing—and a recently added technology track teaching photography, video editing, web design and blogging. All classes are offered free to economically disadvantaged youth from the 5th to 12th grades.

Prior to JNSA, “Nothing like this really existed (in Augusta),” says director Michael Ray. “This doesn’t really exist in a lot of different cities.”

The brainchild of Dr. Linda Scales, board president of the Rachel Longstreet Foundation, and Augustan and internationally acclaimed opera star Jessye Norman, the program focuses on giving chil-

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dren from economically disadvantaged homes a safe environment where they can flourish artistically and also academically—opportunities that they might not otherwise have had. Since its inception in 2003, the program has more than doubled, serving 80-plus students last year. Originally located within St. John Methodist Church, in 2007 JNSA moved to its own building across the street thanks to a generous donation by philanthropist Peter Knox.

Self-Expression Tayler Barnes began attending the after-school program about a year and a half ago. The poised 11-year-old with the pretty smile says that without JNSA, her life would be very different. “You get to express yourself in different ways,” she explains. “It just expands the horizons of what you can do.”

Her mother had suggested the program to her, and although Tayler had never really had arts instruction before other than in choir, she applied—

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drawing a tree and different shapes, performing a monologue, writing a story and performing an original dance solo for her audition.

The program is competitive. Ray estimates that out of about 170 applications received last year, only about 90 students were accepted. But three new classrooms are in the process of being completed, and he anticipates that the program will continue to grow. “We are expanding the building,” he says, “and once we have enough rooms, we’ll keep expanding to serve as many kids in the community as we possibly can.”

Ray’s own background includes being a counselor in a similar program in the inner city of Cincinnati called Camp Joy. “I just thought it was pretty amazing to see this specific group that would come in and just have these walls. They were so hard and so put off by everything, then by the end, by the last day, crying and not wanting to go home, having the time of their lives,” he says “You feel like you’re actually leaving an impact and maybe making a small change.”

{ inspirationstation Artistic and Academic When the director position opened at JNSA, he jumped at the opportunity. What makes JNSA different from other arts programs, says Ray, is its focus on creating a well-rounded person. Students not only benefit from the creative outlet of art instruction, but also academic help. “Academics are huge to us,” says Ray. “I really want the kids to have this, this great arts education here, but they’ve got to get through school, and we really want them to go on to college.”

Students must maintain a C average to remain in the program, and thanks to a 21st Century Community Center Learning Grant, the program offers daily homework help from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., as well as individual tutoring. Academics are then followed by an hour and a half of core instruc- Michael Ray is the director of JNSA. tion. Beginner students take all five core classes in dance, drama, music, visual arts and creative Building Confidence writing, and advanced students can choose to focus on two cores. Students in 9th to 12th grade The children also gain confidence, says Ray, and have the added option of choosing the technology learn how to be front and center and to work with program—featuring photography, video editing, all different kinds of people. It’s all about having fun, web design and blogging. no matter what you’re doing, says Tayler. “You can’t Last year, the program held its first musical, open always be so shy in dance,” she says. “And, in music, to the general public. Looking back, Ray says it was you have to sing out loud and just have fun with it.” amazing to see the progThanks to the supress of the students from port of corporations and Get Your Tickets when they first joined foundations, the Greater Augusta native and Broadway star Rusthe program to when Augusta Arts Council sell Joel Brown returns to the Garden City for they took that stage, perand individual donors, his first concert here in eight years, benefiting forming in front of a live the after-school program the Jessye Norman School for the Arts. audience. Many started (and the summer camp “Broadway and Beyond” takes place the program, hardprogram, now in its secon August 18 at 5 p.m. at the Maxwell ened, disrespectful and ond year) is offered free to Center for the Performing Arts, Georgia aggressive—and by the all participants. But more Regents University-Summerville campus. end, were open, smiling, help is always needed.

Tickets are $40 for general admission, and showcasing their talents Donations can be made $20 for students under 25 with a valid ID. not just at the JNSA but through the website, For more information or to purchase tickalso academically. says Ray, but the school ets, visit www.jessyenormanschool.org.

In fact, many of the is always interested in program’s participants non-monetary support have gone on to audias well, from equipment tion and advance into Davidson Fine Arts Magnet and supplies to qualified volunteer tutors.

School, including Tayler (Davidson ranks No. 3 Despite her busy schedule, Jessye Norman, the among all magnet schools in Georgia, and has also school’s namesake, also takes time to visit the school been named among the top 50 public high schools at least once a year, often hosting benefit concerts. in the nation). Parents also appreciate that the JNSA To the world, she is an opera star, but to the kids at provides a safe and enriching after-school environ- JNSA, “She’s like the sweetest grandmother to them,” ment for their kids. says Ray. “They adore her.”

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It’s a Miracle Miracle League Baseball is starting a new season this fall. This inspiring program offers disabled children and adults the chance to play baseball on a specially adapted, barrier-free baseball field located behind the Uptown VA Hospital on Wrightsboro Road.

For more information, go to www.thefamilyy.org. Sign up at any Family Y location.

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calendar Special Events August 1-31. Dollar Dog Days. For the entire month of August, admission to the Augusta Museum of History is only one dollar. 706-722-8454.

August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29. Evans Towne Farmers Market. Featuring local farmers and gardeners who are committed to organic, sustainable practices.

Fresh, seasonal produce and more along with family activities. 4:30-7 p.m. on the grounds of the Evans Branch Public Library. Go to www.evanstownefarmersmarket.com for more information.

August 3. Augusta Training Shop Cornhole Challenge. Players attempt to throw bags through a hole cut into an inclined wooden board 30 feet away. Prizes awarded. Benefits the Augusta Training Shop. 2 p.m. James Brown Arena. For information on sponsorship or team participation call 706-262-4556.

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. DuPont Planetarium Presents Mission To Mars and Digistar Virtual Journey.

Zoom through space to Mars using NASA images and the Digistar projector in Mission To Mars. 8 p.m. Or, drive through space with the “space truck,” enter a virtual space station and travel to places from the depths of imagination in Digistar Virtual Journey at 9 p.m. This fast-paced trip includes a tour of a virtual amusement park and a “ride” on its roller coaster. Reserve your seats by calling 803-641-3654.

August 4. Movie Screening. Head to the Augusta Jewish Community Center to screen Fred Won’t Move Out, a short feature written and directed by Richard Ledes dealing with the uncertain emotional territory encountered when grown children need to convince their aging father that his days of independent living are over. A discussion with the Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter will follow. 3 p.m. Email augustajcc2@hotmail.com for more information.

August 8. DQ Miracle Treat Day. Participating Dairy Queen locations will donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Blizzard frozen treat to their local CMN Hospital. Augusta locations participating are located at 2837 Central Ave., 3149 Washington Rd. and 3102 Peach Orchard Rd. Call Catherine Stewart at 706-721-4004 or email her at castewart@gru.edu for more information.

August 10. Southeastern Toy Soldier Show. More than 30 exhibitors from across the South display their collections of toy soldiers in this annual presentation. See living history reenactments on the museum’s front grounds. Military vehicles from the World War II and Vietnam eras will be on display.

South Carolina State Museum. Columbia, S.C. 803898-4952.

August 10, 17 & 24. Sign Language for Kids. Stu-

dents ages 6-12 will enjoy learning the basics of American Sign Language, including the alphabet, numbers and various phrases. Weekly handouts provided. 10-11 a.m. at Trinity Hospital of Augusta. Go to www.trinityof augusta.com for more information.

August 10. Storks and Corks. A casual evening of good food and wine along with a chance to view endangered wood storks in their natural setting. Plus a silent auction. Proceeds benefit Audubon South Carolina. Silver Bluff Audubon Center. Jackson, S.C. 803-471-0291.

August 17. 128th Anniversary Community Day Celebration. Celebrate the rich history of Tabernacle Baptist Church while enjoying food, games and music. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1223 Laney-Walker Boulevard. Call 706724-1230 or go to www.tbcaugusta.org for more information.

August 24. Children’s Painting Session. Children ages 8-12 are invited to paint with local artist and business owner, Michele Ashe, at Hire Grounds Café.

Space is limited. Call Natalie Davis at 706-650-5760 or email her at ndavis@goodwillworks.org to register and inquire about fees. 10 a.m.-noon.

August 24. Aiken Arts Alive. Musical entertainment, dancing, artist demonstrations and art shows. Live music performances, children’s games and activities, including mural painting, photography and face painting. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aiken Center for the Arts.

803-641-9094.

August 24. Doctors Who Cook. Fundraiser hosted by the Children’s Heart Program Volunteer Council returns to Augusta to provide support and education programs for families in crisis. Nearly 100 doctors donate their time creating and serving their culinary masterpieces. Contact cmwilliams55@comcast.net or call 706-738-7976 for tickets.

August 25. Bike for the Ballet. Tutu-clad cyclists from throughout the Southeast create a surreal scene raising awareness of the Augusta Ballet’s long-term outreach in fighting childhood obesity via dance. 8 a.m. A celebration dedicated to the athleticism of dance follows the ride. Enterprise Mill. 706261-0555. www.augustaballet.org.

August 29-31. Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale.

Shop downtown Aiken to find the best bargains on the highest quality goods. 803-649-2221 or www. downtownaiken.com.

The Arts, Music and More August 1-3. Social Security. Two married art dealers struggle with the visit of the wife’s archetypal Jewish

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mother and goody-goody sister. Full of laughs and great humor. Dinner, 7 p.m. Show, 8 p.m. Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre. 706-793-8552.

August 8. Mindless Behavior: All Around the World Tour. Mingling R&B grooves, pop hooks and hi-hop swag, the teen quartet has quickly become a modern musical phenomenon. 7 p.m. Bell Auditorium. www.georgialinatix.com or 1-877-4AUGTIX. August 9-10. Ed Turner and Number 9: Get Back to the Beatles. An evening of classic Beatles hits. The band will be accompanied by the Number 9 Strings and Horns under the direction of Drs. Laura Tomlin and Rob Foster. 7:30 p.m. Imperial Theatre. For tickets, 706-722-8341 or www.imperialtheatre.com.

August 16-17. Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: A Cruise Ship Crime. An annual fundraiser for Aiken Downtown Development Association, this evening is filled with good food, good laughs and good audience interaction. 803-649-2221.

August 16-18 and 23-24. Here on the Flight Path.

In this uproarious comedy, meet John Cummings, a lonely and divorced back-porch philosopher.

Over three-and-a-half years, three very different women occupy the apartment next door. As he reflects on his relationships with neighbors Fay, Angel and Gwen, he shares his unique views on everything from poets to sex. Fri. and Sat. shows, 8 p.m. Sun. show, 3 p.m. Aiken Community Playhouse. 803-648-1438.

August 18. Broadway and Beyond. A benefit concert for the Jessye Norman School of the Arts spotlighting singer/actor/dancer Russell Joel Brown with dancer Justin Reeves and singers from the Jessye Norman School of the Arts. Local artists will create tribute artwork of Russell, which will be on display for silent auction. 5 p.m. Maxwell Theatre. GRU campus. For tickets, www.jessyenormanschool.org, www.tickets.gru.edu or 706-667-4100.

August 29. Sinatra Forever. Rick Michel, one of Vegas’s premier singers and impersonators, channels “Old Blue Eyes” through his spot-on vocals of the

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Morris Museum of Art 1 Tenth St. 706-724-7501 or www.themorris.org.

August 1-September 1. Tradition/ Innovation: American Masterpieces of Southern Craft and Traditional Art. This exhibition celebrates master craftspeople and artists in the South.

A surprising range of contemporary artwork—everything from a Mardi Gras Indian costume and glass to baskets, quilts, ceramics, books and silver work.

August 1-September 1. Silhouettes

by Helen Hatch Inglesby. Drawn from the Morris Museum’s permanent collection, this compelling show of never-before-exhibited silhouettes

by Helen Hatch Inglesby features the work of one of Savannah’s most celebrated artists of the 20th century.

August 1-October 6. The Gladness of Nature: Paintings by Honor Marks. Drawing her inspiration from writers Annie Dillard, Edward Abbey and Madeleine L’Engle, and a host of botanical and natural history painters, Marks transforms meticulous field study into bold, yet sensitive paintings of botanical specimens.

August 1. What’s in the Box? Beads and Seeds. Learn about Southern craft and create a work inspired by the exhibition Tradition/Innovation with help from a surprise in the box.

10-11 a.m. Registration required by calling 706-828-3867.

August 4. Artrageous! Family Sunday: Granny Mother Goose. Enjoy classic songs and stories. Afterward decorate a wooden egg to take home.

Free. 2 p.m.

August 9. Films on Friday: New Orleans (1947). This melodrama features Billie Holiday in her only film role, as well as Louis Armstrong and some of the greatest jazz musicians of the time. After the film, museum director Kevin Grogan leads a discussion. Participants are invited to bring a lunch. Free. Noon.

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Hopeland Gardens Summer Concert Series All concerts begin at 7 p.m.

Free admission 803-643-4661 August 5: Aiken Big Band August 12: Aiken Brass August 19: Fort Gordon Band August 26: Aiken Concert Band (concert begins at 6:30 p.m.)

August 9-November 17. Richard Jolley and Tommie Rush: The Art of Glass. This exhibition features sculpture by two of the leading contemporary glass artists working in this demanding medium.

August 16. Art at Lunch: Marcel Biró.

Chef Marcel Biró of Edgar’s Grille discusses his career, cookbooks and Emmy award-winning cooking show, which aired on PBS. Catered lunch.

Paid reservations due August 14.

Noon.

August 17-18. Adult Artist Workshop: Block Prints and Cut Paper Silhouettes. Chad Tolley, assistant professor of printmaking at GRU, instructs participants in how to create silhouette cuttings and transform them into a finished block print. All materials included. August 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. August 18, noon-2 p.m.

Paid registration due August 8 by calling 706-828-3867.

August 22. Art Now: Invisible. Invisible, a new media collaborative comprised of artists Mark Dixon and Bart Trotman, performs with Elsewhere’s Roof, a drip-driven drum machine.

A talk with the artists follows. Free. 6 p.m.

August 24. Saturday Special: Recycled Art With Matt and Michelle.

Create a basket using old magazines, newspapers and other found odds and ends. All materials included. 2 p.m.

August 25. Music at the Morris: Music of the Baroque Period. Members of GRU music faculty present two

calendar performances of music from the 17th and 18th centuries. Free. 2 and 3:15 p.m. Morris Museum of Art. 706-724-7501.

Sports August 2-4. Third Annual Walton Foundation Wheelchair Tennis Championship. The event is free to spectators and was named the Best Wheelchair Tennis Tournament by the U.S. Tennis AssociationSouthern. Proceeds support the Walton Foundation for Independence’s sports and leisure programs.

Event begins at 9 a.m. both days. Newman Tennis Center. 706-826-5809.

August 12. Visionary Warriors Training Camp.

The Georgia Regents University division of Pediatric Ophthalmology is partnering with Superior Academy Self-Defense School for a free, fun, safe, confidence-bolstering event for children with visual impairment. This one-day training camp aims to empower children who suffer from visual disorders by teaching them the basics of self-defense through specially tailored martial arts classes. Intended for children ages 6-14, the program will also teach participants the benefits of physical training as it pertains to lifelong healthy living. Call 706-364-8127 or email admin@superioracademy.com for information or to register.

Augusta-Richmond County Recreation, Parks & Facilities East Augusta: May Park. 622 4th St. 706-7240505.

South Augusta: Fleming Athletic Office. Daniel St. 706-796-5047.

West Augusta: Eisenhower Athletic Office. 488 Eisenhower Dr. 706-821-2801 August 1-9. Youth Fall Athletic Registration.

Leagues: Co-ed soccer, ages 5-13; cheerleading bantam, ages 6-9; midget, ages 10-12; fall baseball and softball, ages 9-14; flag football, ages 7-8; bantam football, ages 9-10, 60-140-pound weight limit, those over 120 pounds are ineligible to carry football; midget football, ages 11-12, 70-160-pound weight limit, those over 140 pounds are ineligible to carry football.

Columbia County Recreation Department 5445 Columbia Rd., Grovetown.

706-863-7523.

August 1-9. Fall Registration. Register for fall baseball, softball, soccer and football. Season played September-November.

August 1-30. Adult Fall Athletic Registration. Divisions: Open coed and men’s open; men’s and wom-

en’s church; open–co-ed church; and open–men’s industrial. Call 706-771-2980 for more information.

CSRA Defensive Arts 803-221-0330 or csraDefensiveArts.com.

Martial Arts Classes. Ages 8-adult. Goshinjitsu, Kindai Karate and Kobojutsu. Call for information.

Recreation Programs Champions Made From Adversity P.O. Box 980, Evans, Ga. 706-364-2422. www.cmfa.us This nonprofit organization strives to advance the lives of people with physical disabilities and their families through sport and leisure opportunities.

Current weekly schedule: Monday—Adapted fitness at the Kroc Center, 2-4 p.m. and wheelchair basketball at Garrett Elementary School, 6:30-8 p.m.

Tuesday—Swimming at Fort Gordon, 9-11 a.m., and quad rugby at the Kroc Center, 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday—Wheelchair basketball, 6:30-8 p.m.

Thursday—Swimming at Fort Gordon, 9-11 a.m., and Adapted Fitness at the Kroc Center, 3-5 p.m.

Friday—Adapted cycling at the uptown VA, 1:302:30 p.m.

The Family Y Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs. Register at any branch or online at www.thefamilyy.org or call 706-922-9622.

Beginning August 5. Mother’s Morning Out at the North Augusta Family Y. Moms enjoy a relaxing productive morning while kids are taught a basic educational curriculum, sports and creative arts. Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday sessions from 9 a.m.-noon for ages 2-4. Call 803-278-0882.

August 5-25. Registration. For youth flag football league and cheerleading at the Family Y of Aiken, Augusta South Family Y, Steiner Branch Family Y, Marshall Family Y and Wilson Family Y. Each team has a volunteer coach who organizes practices and coaches and encourages the kids during the games.

Season runs October 21-Dec. 7 for ages 5-12.

August 10 and 24. Parent’s Night Out at Marshall Family Y. A fun, entertaining night for children ages 2-12 years. 6-9:30 p.m.

August 10. Parent’s Night Out at Family Y of North Augusta. Enjoy a night out while your children, ages 2-12, have fun at the Y. 6-9:30 p.m.

Y of Aiken. Enjoy time together. Movies are family friendly and free to the public. Call 803-349-8080 for movie selection.

Beginning August 12. Fall Swim Lessons. Session runs August 12 through Sept. 6. Classes offered Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday for ages 6 months and up. Offered at the indoor pools at the Downtown Family Y and at the Wilson Family Y. August 17. Parent’s Night Out at Family Y of Aiken County. Take the kids to the Y and enjoy an adult night out. Ages 2-12. 5:30-9 p.m.

August 19-October 5. Acrobatics and Drama Lessons at the Wilson Family Y. Please visit any branch or go to www.thefamilyy.org for list of classes/days, fees and ages.

August 19-October 17. Adult Soccer League at the Wilson Family Y. Family friendly league consisting of ages 16 and up. Season runs August 19-October 17.

August 24. Parent’s Night Out at Wilson Family Y and Family Y of Augusta South. Enjoy a date night while your kids have fun at the Y. from 6-9:30 p.m.

Ongoing. Tae Kwon Do at the Wilson Family Y. Tae Kwon Do teaches self-discipline, focus and social skills. Beginner and advanced classes offered Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday at 7 p.m.

Ages 5 years and up.

Dance Lessons at the Wilson Family Y Session runs August 10-October 5.

• Fairy Tale Ballet. A once-a-week, 45-minute class in which students learn beginner ballet skills. Ages 3-5. Class meets Friday at 4 p.m. or Saturdays at 11 a.m.

• Ballet/Tap. A one-hour class once a week that explores two forms of dance for children ages 6-8.

Class meets Mondays from 4:15-5:15 p.m.

Augusta GreenJackets Home Games Sunday games start at 2:05 p.m.

Games on all other days start at 7:05 p.m.

Lake Olmstead Stadium 706-736-7889 August 1-4 vs. Charleston RiverDogs August 13-15 vs. Greenville Drive August 16-19 vs. Savannah Sand Gnats August 27-29 vs. Lexington Legends

August 10. Movies in the Gym/Park at the Family

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calendar • Jazz/Hip Hop. Ages 7 and up explore classical and contemporary jazz movements while learning hip hop basics. Class will meet Fridays from 5-6 p.m.

• Rhythym & Step. Ages 7-12 learn the techniques of stepping by incorporating a choreographed workout with fun, rhythmic cardio combinations. Class will meet Thursdays from 6-7 p.m.

• Ballet Barre. Ages 16 and up will use basic ballet movements to strengthen core, back and leg muscles while improving posture, balance and coordination. Class will meet Wednesdays from 8:40-9:40 a.m. and Fridays 6-7 p.m.

• Jazz/Hip Hop—Adult. Participants will explore classical and contemporary jazz movements while also learning hip hop basics during a one-hour class to strengthen core, back and leg muscles while improving posture, balance, and coordination. No experience needed. Ages 16 and up. Class meets Tuesdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center 1833 Broad Street, Augusta. www.krocaugusta.org.

706-364-KROC or info@krocaugusta.org.

August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. Kroc Tots Activity Hour.

Action-packed play date for mothers and toddlers featuring children’s literature, arts and crafts projects and social play. 9:30 a.m.

August 2. Kid’s Night Out. Parents enjoy a night out by bringing your child to the Kroc Center. Activities may include swimming, gym play, inflatables and crafts. Dinner included. 6-10 p.m.

August 2. Teen Movie Night. Ages 13 and up can enjoy a free movie at the Kroc Center. Refreshments available for purchase.

August 10. CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Designed for lifeguards and healthcare professionals.

Course includes AED training. Ages 15 and up. 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

August 17. Babysitting Course. A Red Cross course designed to provide youth ages 11 and up with the knowledge and skills to safely and responsibly take care of children and infants. Registration ends the Wednesday before the class.

Bring money for lunch at the Kroc Cafe. Call for tuition information. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

August 17. CPR & First Aid Training. A Red Cross course designed for the everyday person who wants to be prepared for emergencies. Ages 15 and up. 10 a.m.-noon.

August 24. Experience the Arts. All ages can enjoy a special afternoon of activites as you learn about and experiment with different musical instruments, types of dance and different art forms. Instructors available to guide you and answer questions. The afternoon also includes live performances and displays of local artwork. Call to register. 2-4 p.m.

August 30. Family Movie Night. Free event open to everyone. Refreshments available for purchase.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 6 p.m.

Kroc Swim Lessons August 5-15. Kroclets. Weekday lessons held MondayThursday from 9-9:30 a.m. or 6-6:30 p.m. Ages 3-5.

August 5-15. Krocodiles. Students, ages 6-15, are taught various safety skills and assed as they move through each level. 8:15-9 a.m. or 6:30-7 p.m.

Camp Kroc Summer Day Camp Junior Camp for ages 3-5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Must be fully potty trained.

Camp Kroc for ages 5K-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. with early drop-off and late pickup available.

August 5-9. Outer Space Exploration. Take an incredible cosmic journey as you travel through the realms of outer space in search of the mysteries of the unknown.

August 12-16. Anything Goes. It’s the last week of Camp Kroc and anything goes. Enjoy different themes each day as you take advantage of the final days of summer.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES Aiken Home School Times Playgroup 803-648-7042 or fourmckeels@yahoo.com.

Thursdays. This playgroup is open to all home schoolers. Meets at the O’Dell Weeks playground for unstructured play for the children and time with other home school parents for the adults. Noon.

Augusta Jewish Community Center 898 Weinberger Way. 706-228-3636 or log on at augustajcc.org.

Ongoing. The Mothers Circle. Free course, resources, education and events for women of other backgrounds raising Jewish children. Call for details.

Sign Up for Class! The AJCC offers a wide variety of classes for children of all ages and adults, including athletics, the arts, cooking, language and more. Log

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on to download a complete listing.

Classical Conversations www.classicalconversations.com. kelli.c.graham@att.net.

Classical Conversations is a community of home educators following a Christian, classical model of education. Four locations currently serve families in the CSRA­—Augusta, Evans, Grovetown/Martinez and North Augusta.

Monkey Joe’s 368 Furys Ferry Rd. 706-922-JUMP (5867). monkeyjoes.com.

First Sunday of Each Month. Special Needs Night at Monkey Joe’s. This event is held the first Sunday of each month after general store hours to ensure a calm environment for special needs children and their parents. 6-7 p.m.

North Augusta Homeschool Playgroup Meets Thursdays at various North Augusta parks for play. Field trips will also be scheduled. All homeschoolers are welcome. Call 803-613-0484 or e-mail emilykohlbacher@hotmail.com.

CHILDBIRTH, BREASTFEEDING AND PARENTING SUPPORT GROUPS AugustaAreaMommies Contact Jennifer Stanley at 706-855-0072 or phlegalesfan@att.net.

A community for moms in the Augusta area offering support, friendship and fun as well as the opportunity to exchange information. The group, which is part of The Mommies Network, also provides discussion forums, an events calendar and more.

Meeting are held online, at local parks, members homes (for monthly BUNCO) and on field trips. All mothers are welcome.

Augusta Food Allergy Group Does your child have severe, potentially fatal food allergies. Would you like to get together with other parents who face the same challenges? This group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Evans Government Center Auditorium, Building A, 630 Ronald Reagan Dr. Free and welcome to anyone dealing with food allergies.

Meetings often include special guest speakers.

6 p.m. Contact Sheena Whitlock at swhitlock@ augustafoodallergy.org or go to www.augustafoodallergy.org.

AustiCare Contact Donyale Clarke at 803-384-0522.

This Autism support group meets the first Thursday

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calendar of each month at 6 p.m. at AGC Teacher Supply.

Preregistration is required. Attendance is free.

hoopnhollar2@yahoo.com or go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MaMasInAugusta/.

net for registration and class location. Pre-registration required for most programs.

Burn Survivors Support Group

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

The Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation invites all burn survivors to attend this monthly support group. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday each month at 2 p.m. at the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation, 3614 J. Dewey Gray Circle, Building C. Call 800-650-BURN or go to www.sfbd.net.

A nondenominational Christian group for mothers of preschool-aged children. Childcare provided. Meets the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon at First Presbyterian Church of Augusta, 642 Telfair Street. Call Amy Toney at 803-341-1904 or go to www.firstpresaugusta.org/MOPS.

August 1. Baby 101. Learn about infant development and receive guidance on care of your new bundle of joy. Topics include normal newborn appearance and behavior, bathing, crying, diapering, swaddling and feeding. 7-9:30 p.m.

Celiac Disease Support Group Email RoseforHealth@aol.com.

Meets the third Tuesday of every month in Suite 120 of the Summerville Building, adjacent to Trinity Hospital of Augusta. Open to those with celiac disease, gluten intolerance or on a gluten-free diet. Discussions include information on celiac disease, do’s and don’ts of a gluten-free diet and more. 7-8:30 p.m.

Common Bond Parent Support Group

The Aiken Charter group of MOPS meets the Second Tuesday of each month for moms to learn, share, support each other and socialize. Meetings are held in the South Aiken Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 1711 Whiskey Rd. Free childcare and dinner for those attending, reservations required. You do not need to be a member of South Aiken Presbyterian to attend. Check out MOPS Aiken on Facebook, contact Jennie Beat at 803-640-4742 or email mopsaiken@gmail.com for more information or to register for childcare.

Geneice McCoy, organizer.

706-729-0012 or commonbond@comcast.net.

For parents of children of all ages and diagnoses with challenging disabilities but remarkable perseverance and resilience. Meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Call for location.

Neighbor To Family

La Leche League

Overeaters Anonymous

This breastfeeding support group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 2204 Kimberly Dr. Evening meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church. Call 706-737-2405 or log on at lllusa.org/web/AugustaGA.html.

907-854-1509.

A non-profit 12-step support group for people addicted to food. No dues or fees for membership.

Meets in Augusta on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 3551 Wheeler Road, and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3131 Walton Way.

MOMS Club

Parent Support Group

Visit momsclubaugusta.org.

Ever feel like you’re the only mother who stays home? You are not alone! Come meet other at-home mothers at the MOMS Club, an international nonprofit organization.

The Child Advocacy Center, a program of Child Enrichment Inc., a nonprofit organization serving victims of sexual abuse in our community, is offering a support group for parents and caregivers of children who have been sexually abused. Groups will be held the second Tuesday of each month. Call 706-7374631 for information and location. This group is not appropriate for sex offenders.

MOMS Club of Grovetown www.momsclubofgrovetown.weebly.com Momsclubofgrovetown@gmail.com Members come from Grovetown, Harlem and the communities of Fort Gordon. The group is not affiliated with any parenting style, religion, or ethnic group. MOMS Club is open to and accepting of any and all moms who are at-home with their children.

Mothers of Advanced Maternal Age (Mama’s) Did you have a child at age 35 or older? Are you expecting? This group of “older” moms welcomes you for meetings, support and play dates. Disabled children welcome. Contact Ami McKenzie at 706-364-5245 or

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801 Greene St., Augusta.

Call Kimberly Lee-Branch, coordinator of licensing, recruitment and training at 706-396-2180, ext. 107.

The goal of this organization is to revolutionize foster care by keeping siblings together while building healthier families.

Peaceful Parenting Augusta This unofficial Attachment Parenting support group is for families who believe in parenting gently and building children’s spirits, minds and bodies through nurturing, attentive and practical approaches. Join their Yahoo! group at Peaceful_Parenting_Augusta or email Jen at theotherbradford@yahoo.com.

HOSPITAL PROGRAMS Doctors Hospital Call 706-651-BABY (2229) or go to doctors-hospital.

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August 6. Pickles and Ice Cream. Great for the first-time mom, but recommended for all. Nutrition, exercise, fetal development and body changes are discussed. 7-9:30 p.m.

August 13, 20, 27 and September 3 & 10. Ready and Able. This three-session class is recommended for late pregnancy. Topics include the childbirth process, comfort techniques, medications/epidurals, relaxation and breathing techniques. Intended to be taken with Showing and Glowing. 7-9:30 p.m.

August 17 & 18. Short and Sweet. A weekend childbirth class covering the process of labor and delivery, comfort techniques and childbirth, medication/epidurals and relaxation and breathing techniques. 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday.

August 22. Big Brother/Big Sister. Becoming a big brother or sister is a big event! Class offers fun, educational, interactive activities so your children will be prepared to welcome the new baby. Call for time.

August 22. Babies, Bumps and Bruises. For families, parents and friends. Infant CPR taught by the American Heart Associaiton. Infant safety issues are also covered. 7-9 p.m.

August 24. You’re a Big Girl Now. This is a class for girls ages 9-12 with their mothers. Information on puberty and adolescence is discussed including subjects such as emotions, acne, menstruation and normal body changes. Call for time.

Georgia Regents Medical Center Register online at gru.edu.

Ongoing. Support Group for Families Who Have Lost a Baby During Pregnancy, Childbirth or Early Infancy. Call 706-721-8299 or visit their Web site.

August 2 & 14. Safe Kids Greater Augusta Child Safety Seat Inspections. Four out of five car seats are used incorrectly. Schedule an appointment to make sure yours is installed properly. August 2 in Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. Call Rene Hopkins, RN, at 706-721-7606 to schedule an appointment at the downtown location. August 14 at Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Substation, 650 Ronald Reagan Drive. Call 706-541-3870 to make an appointment at the Columbia County location.

August 6. Autism Spectrum Disorder Support and

calendar calendar August 17. Saturday Express Lamaze Childbirth Education. Helps mother and support person understand the final stages of pregnancy as well as labor and the birth of your baby. Covers natural and medicated deliveries, Lamaze coping techniques and more. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

University Health Care System Call 706-774-2825 or logon at www.universityhealth.org/calendar for information. Registration is required for most programs.

Support Group. For parents, families and friends who have lost infants through miscarriage, death, ectopic pregnancy or stillbirth. Meets the first Monday of each month.

Stellar Sax The young concert saxophonist, Ashu, has won numerous international awards and competitions, and has performed as a recitalist and concerto soloist throughout the world. He made his recital debut at Carnegie Hall and, at age 16, made his concerto debut at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. He performs as part of the Tuesday’s Music Live concert series on September 24.

Noon. Saint Paul’s Church. 706-722-3463. www.tuesdaysmusiclive.com.

Resource Group (The “A-Team”). Provides support for families, caregivers and friends of children with autism spectrum disorders including autism, Asperger’s and PDD NOS. 6-7 p.m. Children’s Hospital of Georgia, First Floor, Family Resource Library, Room 1801. Call Family Services Development at 706-721-5160 for more information.

August 8. Car Seat Class. Safe Kids Greater Augusta offers car seat safety, education and training.

Financial assistance is available to Medicaid and Peach Care eligible familes. Call 706-721-7606 to register. 5:45-8 p.m.

August 17. Safe Sitter Program. This nationally recognized, award-winning curriculum teaches 11-13-year-olds how to handle emergencies while caring for younger children. Call 706-721-7606 to register. 8:45 a.m.-4 p.m.

August 21. Safe Kids Greater Augusta Presents Cribs for Kids. Learn how to provide a safe sleep environment for your child. Families who demonstrate a financial need will receive a portable crib, fitted sheet, sleep sac and pacifier for a small fee.

9:45-noon. Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. Call Rene Hopkins, RN, at 706-721-7606 or go to grhealth.org/safekids.

Trinity Hospital of Augusta Call Women’s Health Services at 706-481-7727

or visit trinityofaugusta.com for information and registration.

August 3 Baby Care Basics and Breastfeeding.

Two popular classes offered together. 9 a.m.noon.

August 6. Infant CPR. Learn how to respond in an emergency situation using infant mannequins and a simple step-by-step method. 6-8 p.m.

Young Women with Breast Cancer. Meets the third Friday each month. A support group for women in their 20s through 30s dealing with breast cancer.

12:20 p.m. at the University Hospital Breast Health Center, Professional Center 2, Suite 205, 818 St. Sebastian Way. August 6-27 (Tuesdays), August 26-September 23 (Mondays), or August 28-September 18 (Wednesdays). Prenatal Education. This four-week series of childbirth preparation classes is designed to inform and prepare all expectant parents regardless of birth plans. Class topics include various states of labor, breathing and relaxation and how to care for yourself and your new baby. 7-9 p.m. in the Women’s Center Third Floor Classroom. Registration required.

August 15. Breastfeeding. This class is designed for the expectant mother who plans to breastfeed.

If you want in-depth information on how to evaluate breastfeeding and get off to a good start, this class is for you. Call 706-774-2825 to register. 7-9 p.m. at Babies R Us, 4225 Washington Rd., Evans.

August 10. Stepping Into Manhood. Boys ages 12-15 accompanied by their father, male relative or friend, join the instructor in frank discussions on sexuality, peer pressure and responsible decisionmaking. This course teaches teenage boys the importance of making their own decisions and how to assertively say “no.” 9:30 a.m.-noon.

August 22. Introduction to Infant CPR. Do you worry about knowing how to revive your baby should the need arise? This class provides an opportunity to learn and practice infant CPR on mannequins and learn other aspects of infant safety. Space is limited, so early registration is suggested. 7-8:30 p.m.

August 12. HUG Your Baby. This class provides Help, Understanding and Guidance for young families as they prepare for the birth of their infant. Understand how your infant communicates with you and learn the strategies to help calm your baby when he/she shows signs of over-stimulation. The “HUG” introduces a dynamic, fun and effective way to connect with your newborn. 4-5 p.m.

August 23 & 24. Childbirth Preparation Weekend Class. A complete childbirth preparation class designed for those with time constraints of fluctuating schedules. Class meets from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Also included is a follow-up evening at the W.G. Watson, M.D., Women’s Center for a tour, question-and-answer session and review.

August 13. Childbirth Education 101. Learn about the signs and symptoms of labor as well as labor and delivery. 6-8:30 p.m.

Library Events

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August 2. Augusta GreenJackets Youth Summer

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calendar Reading Night. Turn in your SRP Log and receive a voucher for a free youth ticket to the baseball game.

7:05 p.m. at Lake Olmstead Stadium, 78 Milledge Rd.

August 19. Diamond Lakes Evening Book Group.

Call for title. Light refreshments provided. No registration necessary. 6-7:45 p.m.

Appleby Branch Library

August 20. Preschool Story Time. Stories, songs, games, short movies and crafts. Registration required for groups of 6 or more. Best for ages 2-5.

10-10:40 a.m.

2260 Walton Way. 706-736-6244.

August 7, 14, 21 & 28. Toddler Story Time. Ages 18 months to 35 months. Enjoy a story time presentation. Adult must stay with child. 10:05-10:25 p.m.

August 7, 14, 21 & 28. Preschool Story Time. Ages 3 & up listen to stories, watch a movie and make a craft. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

August 13. Dog Days of Summer Movie. Stories about dogs and movie, Harry and the Dirty Dog. Ages 3 and up. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

August 20. Rosemary Wells Special. Enjoy stories by author Rosemary Wells and make a craft. Ages 3 and Up. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Diamond Lakes Branch Library 101 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah.

706-772-2432.

August 1. YA After-Hours Party. This event is for all YA Summer Reading finishers and YA Summer Reading Volunteers. This event will be at the library, after the library is closed. Food, games, crafts, music and prizes. See Diamond Lakes Branch Library after July 15 for additional information. 5-7:30 p.m.

August 5. YA Movie. Enjoy a movie, rated PG or PG13, during the last week of summer vacation. Best for ages 11-17. Bring your own snacks. No registration necessary. 6-7:45 p.m.

August 6. Kids’ Crafts. Drop in the library to do one or more crafts designed for children ages 2 through 10. All supplies provided. No registration required, just drop in. 10 a.m.-noon.

August 7. Family Game Night. Relax during the last week of summer vacation with traditional board games that the whole family can play. Play strictly for fun, or challenge neighbors and friends. Snacks provided. Registration recommended. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

August 7. Let’s Talk Self Esteem. Seminar for older teens and adults. Led by Tara Tanksley Stallings, Certified Life Coach. Registration required. 6-8 p.m.

August 15. Computing for Beginners. Learn the basics of using personal computers and mobile devices.

This course is designed for persons with little or no computing experience. Required registration begins Monday, August 5. Course taught in 3 sessions, continues August 22 and 29. 10 a.m.-noon.

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August 27. Young Children’s Story Time. Songs, finger plays and story readings best for children ages 2 and younger. Registration required for groups of 6 or more. 9:15-9:45 a.m.

August 15. Brown Bag Book Discussion. One Thousand White Women by Jim Fergus. 11:30 a.m.

August 19. Monday Night Book Discussion. Winter of the World by Ken Follett. 6:30 p.m.

Friedman Branch Library 1447 Jackson Road.

706-736-6758.

August 6, 13, 20 & 27. Story Time. Stories, crafts, and fun at the library. Groups of 6 or more must sign up. 10 a.m.

Harlem Library

August 27. Preschool Story Time. Stories, songs, games, short movies and crafts. Registration required for groups of 6 or more. Best for ages 2-5.

10-10:40 a.m.

375 North Louisville St. 706-556-9795.

August 27. Your Tech, Your Way Workshop. Bring your laptop or portable device—tablet, smartphone, e-reader, etc.—and receive one-on-one assistance from library staff and volunteers. Required registration begins Monday, August 5. 2:30-5 p.m.

August 15. Book Club. The book is G is for Gumshoe by Sue Grafton. 4 p.m.

Euchee Creek Library 5907 Euchee Creek Dr., Grovetown.

706- 556-0594.

Every Tuesday. Story Time. 10:30 a.m.

August 24. Book Signing. Authors Ted Hood, Jr and Dealia Yancey. Their book is The Cardinal Nest. 10 a.m.-noon.

Headquarters Library 823 Telfair St. 706-821-2600.

August 1. End of Summer Reading Program Celebration. Come celebrate your Summer Reading accomplishments and tell us what you enjoyed best.

Noon.

August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. Yoga for Kids. 9-10 a.m.

Call Ame Johnson of the Vegetarian Society at 706814-1129 for information.

August 8. Columbia County Genealogical Society Club. A gathering place for anyone interested in family history and genealogical research. 1 p.m.

August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. Yoga for Beginners.

10:15 a.m.-noon. Call Ame Johnson of the Vegetarian Society at 706-814-1129 for information.

August 12. Movie Night. Featuring: The Odd Life of Timothy Green. Rated PG. 5:30 p.m.

August 3. Children’s—Special Movie Showing Where the Wild Things Are (PG). Come and watch the movie and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the publication Where the Wild Things Are! by Maurice Sendak. 3-5 p.m.

August 14. Recipe Swap: Sandwiches. Bring in your favorite sandwich and let everyone sample it and exchange the recipe for other sandwich recipes.

11 a.m.

August 19. Teen DIY Come “Do It Yourself” Bird Art Program. 5:30 p.m.

August 22. On the Same Page Book Club. The Good House by Ann Leary. 10:30 a.m.

August 31. Book Signing. The Cardinal Nest by Dealia Yancey and Ted Hood, Jr. 1-3 p.m.

Evans Branch Library

August 7. Wednesday Wind Down: YA Back-ToSchool Open House. Attend the unveiling of YA@ AL’s Place, the new YA Area and get back to school information from local organizations. Ages 11 and up. 6:30 p.m.

August 10. AGS/GHR Genealogy Workshop. Barbara Littles Vine will present four work-shops on genealogy. Payment due before August 1. Call for registration details. A box lunch is included.

7022 Evans Town Center Blvd.

706-863-1946.

August 13. Children’s Special Story Time “Reading Is Soooo Selicisiousss.” Registration Required.

10-11 a.m.

August 15. Puppet Show. Enjoy the story of the Little Red Hen. 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

August 15. HQ—It’s Your Book Club. Author Appearance! IYBC will be hosting A’ndrea J. Wilson,

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calendar August 8. Georgia Download Destination Help.

Space is limited—registration required. 10-11 a.m.

August 13. Movies at Maxwell: A Fistful of Dollars.

A special high noon showing of A Fistful of Dollars.

Rated R, 101 minutes. Noon-2 p.m.

August 13. Movies at Maxwell: X-2. Rated PG-13, 133 minutes. 3:30-5:30 p.m.

August 19. Georgia Download Destination Help.

Space is limited, registration required. 10-11 a.m.

August 20. Movies at Maxwell: For a Few Dollars More. A special high noon showing. Rated R, 132 minutes. Noon-2:30 p.m.

Mindless Behavior at the Bell Teen R&B/pop sensation Mindless Behavior treats their fans to a 26-city tour, to include a stop in Augusta on August 8. The group’s All Around the World Tour serves as the second headlining tour for the ever-busy quartet. No strangers to the stage, they have opened for superstars Janet Jackson and Justin Bieber. Mingling R&B grooves, pop hooks and hip hop swag, Mindless Behavior has quickly become a modern musical phenomenon.

7 p.m. Bell Auditorium. www.georgialinatix.com or 1-877-4AUGTIX

August 20. Movies at Maxwell: X-Men Last Stand.

Rated PG-13, 104 minutes. 3:30-5:30 p.m.

August 21. Cartoons at Maxwell. The staff shares some of their favorite cartoons. Registration required for groups of 6 or more. 10-11 a.m.

August 27. Movies at Maxwel—The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. A special high noon showing of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Rated R, 161 minutes. Noon-3 p.m.

August 27. Movies at Maxwell—X-Men First Class.

Rated PG-13, 132 minutes. 3:30-5:30 p.m.

August 31. Children’s Matinee. A Monster in Paris. Rated PG. Paris 1910. Emile, a shy movie projectionist, and Raoul, a colorful inventor, find themselves embarked on the hunt for a monster terrorizing citizens. They join forces with Lucille, the big-hearted star of the Rare Bird cabaret, and an eccentric scientist and his irascible monkey to save the monster (who turns out to be oversized but harmless as a flea) from the city’s ruthlessly ambitious police chief. 2-4 p.m.

Wallace Branch Library

Maxwell Branch

1237 Laney-Walker Blvd.

706-722-6275.

August 20. Children’s Special Story Time With Morris Museum. Registration Required. 10-11 a.m.

1927 Lumpkin Rd. 706-793-2020.

August 6. Basics of Web Design. 2-3:30 p.m.

August 27. HQ-Talk the Talk Ladies Book Club.

TTT will be Skyping with author Janell about her book Spell. Call Leasher Robinson at 706-3997474 or 706-787-2862. 5:30-8 p.m.

August 3. Clicking and Clipping for $aving$. Learn how to save the most money by using print and ecoupons. 10 a.m.-noon.

author of Wife 101. 5:30-9 p.m. Program starts at 6:30 p.m.

August 17. Children’s Wii Gaming. Meet the Mario Kart Challenge! 2-4 p.m.

August 19. So You Think You Can…Series features college students Skyping in about their experiences as ivy leaguers, fine arts majors, enrollees at single-sex institutions, HBCU’s and more. Ages 11 and up. 6:30 p.m.

August 28. Children’s Program: 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream!”

Speech. Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s famous speech. Registration required. 2-3 p.m.

August 30. Monthly After-Hours Scavenger Hunt. Participants must be in the building before 5:30pm. RSVP suggested. Ages 11 and up.

5:30 p.m.

August 6. Movies at Maxwell: 3:10 to Yuma. A special high noon showing of 3:10 to Yuma (Rated R -- 122 minutes). Starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale. Noon-2 p.m.

August 28. Cartoons at Maxwell. The staff shows some of their favorite cartoons. Registration required for groups of 6 or more. 10-11 a.m.

August 29. Maxwell Morning Book Club: The Alienist. Discuss The Alienist by Caleb Carr. http:// maxwellbookclub.wordpress.com. 10 a.m.-noon.

August 7. Back-To-School Story Time. 10-10:30 a.m.

August 13. Technology Buying Guide. 10-11:30 a.m.

August 15. Bingo Night. 6-7:30 p.m.

August 26. Intro to Computers I. 10-11:30 a.m.

August 6. Movies at Maxwell: X-Men. Rated PG13, 104 minutes. 3:30-5:30 p.m.

August 17. Intro to Computers II. 10-11:30 a.m.

August 7. Cartoons at Maxwell. The staff shares some of their favorite cartoons. Registration required for groups of 6 or more. 10-11 a.m.

Submit calendar entries to Karin Calloway at karin. calloway@augustafamily.com or enter your event online at www.augustafamily.com.

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Talkin’ About My Generation

Three residents representing three age groups share their reflections on family, life and fun.

by Grace Belangia photos by John Harpring

Alice Garnett,

72, of South Augusta, is a retired mother and grandmother.

Likes To: Spend time with my grand kids.

Also gardening and fishing.

Favorite Possession: My late husband’s watch.

Favorite Subject in School: Math.

Favorite Place To Be: Church.

Friends Say She’s: Caring.

Favorite Indulgence: Ice Cream. (Favorite flavor is Butter Pecan.)

Never Wants To Do Again: Remarry.

Admires the Most: Michelle Obama.

Song Playing in Her Head: “Jesus Loves Me.” Can’t Live Without: Jesus being part of my life.

Is Reading: The Presence & Work of the Holy Spirit by R.A. Torrey.

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Michael Wolff,

Kendall Laclos, 7, lives in

49, of Martinez, is a graphic designer and owner/operator of The Augusta Ghost Trolley. He and his wife, Fran, have two grown children, two dogs and a cat named Lilly.

Likes To: Play in my ENO Hammock.

Likes To: Spend time with my wife, children and friends.

Columbia County with her parents, Damien and Sandy Laclos, and her older brother, David. The family has two German Shorthaird Pointers named Dutch and Dallas.

Favorite Thing About the First Day of School: Not having to do a lot of homework on that day and getting to drink soda and put sherbert ice cream into it.

Friends Say He’s: Enthusiastic.

Friends Say She’s: Smart.

Favorite Indugence: Anything Disney! I especially enjoy collecting Disney Haunted Mansion memorabilia.

Favorite Indulgence: Mom’s homemade mac and cheese!

Favorite Place To Be: Walt Disney World with my family!

Words She Lives By: “Give me Chocolate!”

Favorite Subject in School: History.

Never Wants To Do Again: Eat butternut squash.

Finds Inspiration: In art class at school.

Biggest Fear: Being in an avalanche.

Favorite Place To Be: At a skating rink. www.augustafamily.com

Song Playing in His Head: “The Good Life,”

by Tony Bennett.

Message in a Bottle: If you can dream it, you can do it!

Is Reading: Walt Disney: An American Original by Bob Thomas.

Never Wants To Do Again: Eat liver.