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20/SUMMER CAMP PREP

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14/ PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE

Giving your kids financial security means giving them financial sense when they're young.

18/ BRACING FOR BRACES

Sending your kids to the orthodontist early can help ease problems down the road.

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Stay Inspired 34/ FROM FRIDGE TO FOREVER How to tame your kids' artwork collection.

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DEPARTMENTS 05 / EDITOR'S LETTER

Planning for your family’s future

New & Notable 07 / Education: The Big Read 08 / Fun: Flicks for Future Presidents 09 / Education: Museum Updates

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Events, activities and fun things to do this month

31 / EVENTS WORTH A BABYSITTER

Fun for grown-ups in February

10 / Lifestyle: Pet Health Care 2.0 10 / Education: Honoring Black Musicians

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y mom was watching my daughters yesterday while they had a day off from school. When I came to pick them up, they were in the middle of counting and rolling change for my mom, earning 10 percent of what they rolled. They were so proud of themselves, and my mom was happy to help them earn a little money. While they might not have any idea what to do with their earnings yet, other than add them to their piggy banks and occasionally beg me to let them buy candy, the feeling they get from earning and saving money is becoming engrained. The little bit of money that kids earn is a great first lesson in finance, as we teach them to hold onto that money for something special, rather than spend it on candy or trinkets. But often we don’t continue to keep those lessons going as kids grow into their teenage years. And teaching kids about money before they go out into the real world is of the utmost importance.

We dive into talking money with your kids on page 14, with tips on what to teach, and the importance of protecting your kids’ finances by freezing their credit until they’re ready to use it. Also on the financial planning front, we

talk braces this month on page 18. The pros recommend children see an orthodontist by age seven, but you will likely still have a few years to save before the braces go on. They’re a major expense, and if they’re on the horizon for your children, think about bracing for the cost now (see what I did there?).

On the more fun side of planning, it’s time to think about your summer plans and your kids’ adventures at summer camp! For those kids headed to sleepaway camp this summer, check out our directory on page 22 and tips for getting started on your camp search on page 20. And mark your calendars for March 2 and 23 for our Camp Fairs!

So, this February, while you normally set your sights on Valentine’s Day or snow day fun for the kids, take some time to plan for warmer days, months and years ahead. Your future self will thank you.

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The Big Read: Local Fun for a National Book Event

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ach year the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) spearheads a program called the NEA Big Read. It is a national initiative in which the NEA partners with Arts Midwest to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book.

Since the program began in 2006, the National Endowment for the Arts has funded more than 1,400 NEA Big Read programs, providing more than $19 million to organizations nationwide.

Locally, the Chesapeake Children’s Museum has been selected as one of 79 nonprofit organizations nationwide to present the NEA Big Read this year. The selected book is “The Big Smoke” by Adrian Matejka, a book of poems about Jack Johnson, the first AfricanAmerican Heavyweight Boxing World Champion.

The museum is coordinating with community partners including every branch of Anne Arundel County Public

Library to present book discussions and activities during African-American History Month in February, and through March 10, 2019—Harriet Tubman Remembrance Day. In addition to the main book, the events will incorporate books for children featuring Jack Johnson and other African-American firsts and notables.

“Jack Johnson’s life story has lessons of perseverance and determination, tests and triumphs that have the power to uplift us all,” says Chesapeake Children’s Museum director Dr. Deborah Wood. “The NEA Big Read is an opportunity for us to incorporate local history as well as African-American history in general within the context of the struggles facing Mr. Johnson in his courageous quest to personify excellence.”

For more information on the Big Read, visit arts.gov.

To find local events with the Chesapeake Children’s Museum, visit theccm.org.

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Flicks for Future Presidents

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residents Day is celebrated the third Monday in February. This year, the national holiday will be observed on February 18. What was originally conceived as a holiday to honor our first president, George Washington, now is celebrated to honor all the presidents in our nation’s history.

One of the unique features of the United States of America is our presidency. Our constitution states that any natural born citizen can run for president providing he or she is at least 35 years old and must have been living in the U.S. for at least 14 years.

If you have a child with presidential aspirations, grab some popcorn or some presidential jelly beans and celebrate Presidents Day by enjoying some of these entertaining, yet educational videos about our nation’s highest office. They’re all available on Amazon.

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In “I Can Be President: A Kid’s-Eye View,” a group of elementary school age children openly share their thoughts on the subject, affirming the importance of having dreams at any age. From “free ice cream for all” to “macaroni and cheese every day,” their simple thoughts and observations provide candid insight into their dreams and hopes for our nation in this 20 minute short. (DVD only on amazon.com)

“So You Want To Be President” gives a peek into living in the White House. Narrated

by Stockard Channing, the cartoon covers everything from presidential pets to the White House bowling alley. Other trivia is scattered throughout the 27-minute video. For example, if you have a son named James, he may have a leg up—six past presidents have been named James! (Free streaming for Amazon Prime members.)

If you are looking for a short film, Scholastic has a 10-minute cartoon, “Madam President,” in which a little girl dreams of what her day would be like as president. From an executive order for waffles to the importance of a capable cabinet, it is the perfect introduction for preschool and early elementary-age children without a long attention span.

(Free streaming for Amazon Prime members.)

Released just before the 2004 election, “Duck for President” is the children’s book come to life in a hilarious yet insightful hourlong video, narrated by Randy Travis, in which Duck decides to throw his feathers into the presidential race.

The whole family can follow along as Duck unseats Farmer Brown and heads up the farm, then turns his sights on becoming president. (Free streaming with Amazon Prime.)

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Museum Updates

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hen the weather is cold and weekend days beg for fun activities out of the house, there are plenty of museums in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. region to occupy your family. From the littlest members who need some romping space to the older set who could use a little cultural stimulation, you can easily plan for a day of fun. 2019 is going to bring some big changes to some of our local favorites.

Here’s an update on Port Discovery in Baltimore, the National Air and Space Museum, the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C., and the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons.

Port Discovery

This favorite Baltimore play space and museum started major renovations in January. The iconic climbing tower will be taken down, set to be replaced by the new four-story SkyClimber, and the gigantic Port Exhibit, which will feature all the parts of a working port. The museum is also adding a new lobby, nursing area, family seating areas, and renovated lunchroom and restrooms.

While it is under construction, visitors can visit the aptly named Construction Zone exhibit, located in the Atrium at Port Discovery, just next to the main museum. It will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with a $5 admission charge. There kids can create a mini robot; use giant cardboard boxes to build, create and imagine; launch a

rocket toward a mini moon; play dress-up in the Black Box Theater; and play in the Game Zone.

Port Discovery is also opening a Pop-up Play Space at the Shops at Kenilworth that will feature “drop-in educational programs, messy art, and building activities. It will be open Wednesday through Sunday, and is free for everyone.

Keep up-to-date at portdiscovery.org.

International Spy Museum

This gem of a museum is getting a brandnew home in spring 2019, just two blocks from the National Mall at L’Enfant Plaza.

The new 140,000 square-foot building will more than double the existing space and will include “new resources for educational programming, a lecture hall/theater, and multifunction event space with sweeping views of D.C.” When the new museum opens later this spring (no exact date yet), “it will be filled with completely reimagined, immersive, stateof-the-art exhibits that will engage visitors in discovering and participating in the secret world of espionage.”

Keep your eyes out for an opening date for the new International Spy Museum at spymuseum.org

Calvert Marine Museum

The Calvert Marine Museum is dedicated to “regional paleontology, estuarine life of the tidal Patuxent River and adjacent

Chesapeake Bay, and maritime history of these waters.” The museum is well-known for its family-friendly exhibits, hands-on experiences, famous otters, and the Drum Point Lighthouse—a classic, Chesapeake Bay screwpile light.

The museum will be closed January and February of 2019 for renovations of its education offices, classroom and learning center. Check back in March for its reopening date at calvertmarinemuseum.com.

National Air and Space Museum

This family-favorite Smithsonian Museum will be going through major renovations over the next seven years. It will remain open for the duration of the renovations as exhibits are phased out and new ones constructed.

According to the museum, “Museum favorites remain on display including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, Bell X-1, and the North American X-15.” Keep your eyes out for favorite exhibits that might be closing soon at airandspace.si.edu.

In the meantime, you can plan a visit to the Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Va., Its two hangars full of thousands of aviation and space flight artifacts make it well worth the trek.

(As of this writing, neither Air and Space Museum is open, due to the government shutdown. Check with the museums directly before planning your visit.)

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Honoring Black Musicians

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wo new books are out for Black History Month, and both aim to highlight black musicians and their contributions to classical and modern music. Share them with your music-loving children to teach them about inspirational musicians ranging from classical composers to modern day jazz, pop and hip-hop stars.

Coloring Book of Black Composers This book introduces your young musician to the invaluable contributions of black composers to classical music. Get yours at sharmusic.com/ musicbyblackcomposers.

Black Music Greats Learn about black artists from James Brown to Marvin Gaye to Tupac with details on “each artist's most iconic shows, genre defining techniques, friends, rivals and nicknames.” quartoknows.com

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Pet Health Care 2.0

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ets can be an amazing addition to any family. They provide companionship, comfort and laughter. In return, we buy them gifts, take them on vacations, and in some cases, feed them food fancier than our own. To make their lives as long and pain-free as possible, pet parents seek out the best health care that they can find. In fact, the American Pet Products Association reports that U.S. pet owners spent over $17 billion on veterinary care in 2018, representing a seven percent jump from 2017 and the second-highest source of spending (trailing only food) in the $70 billion pet industry.

In response to this demand, the U.S. vet care industry has expanded to offer pets many of the same diagnostic and therapeutic services that their humans enjoy.

Chesapeake Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC), a Mid-Atlantic veterinary emergency and specialty care hospital, has been specializing in these services for over 25 years.

CVRC opened the doors of its new, innovative facility in Annapolis in December 2018.

The 28,000 square-foot building offers referring primary care veterinarians throughout Maryland a centrally located medical center where they can send pets requiring specialized diagnoses and treatment. CVRC provides cardiology, oncology, internal medicine, ophthalmology, radiology, surgery, neurology, and rehabilitation services.

“We are thrilled to offer our referring providers and, by extension, our very large community of pet owners, a full slate of specialty options under one roof,” says Kris Evans, DVM, DACVS, CCRT, and CVRC administrator and surgical director of CVSS. “The interdepartmental collaboration that this space fosters enables us to form a complete picture of a pet’s health.”

CVRC has added 10 specialists to further boost its ability to meet these needs, along with a brand-new underwater treadmill and hyperbaric oxygen chamber. This cutting-edge rehabilitation equipment is not only eye-catching but greatly appreciated.

“From the new state-of-the-art equipment down to the non-slip floors, the new facility is beyond impressive,” says Beth Miller, a longtime CVRC customer whose dachshunds, Willow and Mickey, have undergone a combined eight surgeries—and accompanying physical therapy—at CVRC. “CVRC’s new facility, with its advanced equipment and phenomenal veterinarians, will truly be one-of-a-kind.”

To learn more about CVRC and its new Annapolis facility, visit cvrc.com.

—Steve Adams with CVRC Staff Input

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Pet Class of 2019

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t’s been raining cats and dogs here at Chesapeake Family Life the past few months as pictures of your adorable furry friends have come flooding in. In fact, more than 100 of you submitted pictures of your beloved pets! It has been a lot of fun sharing the pictures on Facebook, and watching our fans and friends vote on their favorites. In the end it has been a tough choice which pets to feature here, but between the

fun pictures and lovely stories that come along with the pictures, we’ve had a great time on this year’s Pet Photo Contest. Thank you to all who entered, and congratulations to Cooper, who landed on our cover, and to Rosie, who earned the most votes online and who will win a $50 gift card to Target!

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altimore-based personal finance educator Clarence Thompson says that his mom is the person who gave him his first taste of financial literacy.

“I didn’t realize how transparent she was being with me until I became an adult and realized the lack of transparency that most adults have with their children,” he says.

Thompson, who has degrees in finance and real estate, has been advising adults in finance for over 15 years. In 2014, he expanded his services to kids. He teaches a youth financial literacy program that stretches over four weeks and educates kids from ages 10 to 13 about credit, savings, budgeting and investing.

“It’s hard to get adults to change their habits,” he says. “I needed to start working with the kids because if we reach the kids at 8, 9, 10 years old we won’t have so many problems with the adults.”

According to Thompson, a lot of parents’ lack of transparency stems from embarrassment—shame over the their own lack of financial education or possibly the less-than-stellar state of the family finances. But, Thompson says,

educating kids as early as possible is a great way to help them protect their credit and get a head start on their future.

“Kids are going to get exposed to money fast. If they [shop at] a 7-11, they get change. They are trying to use their rewards points. Money is prevalent every day in their lives,” Thompson says. “Even in the cafeteria they got to make decisions, ‘do I get cookies or do I get juice?’ I think some of those conversations that parents need to have with kids involve decision making that kids need to be aware of as early as they can.”

Thompson says that parents should make sure kids understand the idea of credit, specifically, as early as they can.

That way, they won’t get themselves into trouble as soon as they are grown up and outside the home.

What Can Parents Do?

Before parents can begin to teach kids about their credit, they can do something equally important: protect them from credit fraud.

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credit, or the credit of a minor or dependent, as a measure of safety while your child is still young. A credit freeze, also called a security freeze, means that no one can access your loved one’s credit information without your permission. This helps secure their information from identity thieves.

Creditors, debt collectors and some government agencies could still have access to the information, however.

To get a credit freeze, you submit your name, address and other pertinent information to the credit bureau of your choice. The company will then give you a special personal identification number you’ll need to use when you want to lift the freeze.

Parents can also take advantage of credit monitoring family plans. Equifax, for example, can search for existing credit files in your child’s name. If one doesn’t exist, they will create one and then put a lock on it.

Thompson advises that parents check their kids’ credit often to ensure that they are not victims of credit card fraud. Thompson says that consumers can now check credit reports more frequently than in the past—and that’s a good thing. One safe source to do just that is through the website annualcreditreport.com.

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Thompson advises that parents with good credit make their child an authorized user on any credit account that they have.

“I call it the piggyback method,” he says. It’s a way for kids to see how their parents use credit, and they can familiarize themselves with it, giving them a leg up when they are in charge of their own finances.

“Add them to your account as authorized users, get them the credit cards,” he says. “When 16 comes around, they start using the credit cards.

As parents if you’ve trained your child up until that point, getting a credit card at 16 [will] help build up their credit so by the time they are 21 they are ready to buy a house; I don’t think that’s a bad thing.”

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Stuart Flaum, managing director of the New York City-based Special Needs Family Planning, echoes Thompson’s belief that it’s never too early to start envisioning your child’s adult life when thinking about finances. Flaum’s company works with families raising children who have a whole spectrum of special needs.

“When the kids are young, parents don’t often think about the complexity of financial planning because they think that they will be there to provide for their kids until they academically reach college or get a job and move on,” he says. However, parents don’t always take into account that kids with special needs often need to access care and support as adults. Then what?

Flaum says that parents of kids with disabilities often get help from the government—although how much help they get depends on where they live.

But that’s only one part of the child’s financial outlook.

“The other side of the pie is what the family can use as far as their personal resources to plan for today, tomorrow and for the future? Most families go through the school system trying to get support and services, and for many people the school system is a comfortable, reliable place because that’s where our kids spend most of the day; but the school system doesn’t plan for the future,” he says. “They are trying to educate. They are trying to mediate. They are trying to really be a holding place for development for academic purposes.

He says that he got into this specific line of work because his own son faces special challenges. He sought out financial services but didn’t feel there were many resources out there for parents like him.

“It was all about parent point sheets, getting the kids to fit the model and I realized that it’s very likely that my son wasn’t going to fit any particular model.

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really have some open conversations that are kind of exciting as opposed to what’s going to happen when you die, which is what a lot of conversations have been in the financial industry when it comes to financial planning. We think that the future is great for everyone who’s different.”

Tips From the Experts:

• Start early. Both Thompson and Flaum say that it’s important to get started thinking about the financial future as early as possible.

• Get help from an expert. Thompson says that parents can and should seek

Free lesson plans for kids from the nonprofit group: incharge.org/financial-literacy/resources-forteachers/financial-literacy-for-kids

Visa

online games to teach practical money skills: practicalmoneyskills.com/play

United States Mint Games usmint.gov/learn/kids/games

United States Department of Finance Education information: mymoney.gov/Pages/for-youth.aspx

out the help of finance experts. He says that parents should feel comfortable with the person or business they choose to work with and ask for references.

• Flaum says that you should be flexible when planning for your child’s future. What if your child won’t be going to college? What’s plan B? He also suggests thinking of other things your child may need as an adult—like career counseling or medical needs.

• Reach out to parent support programs. Flaum says that parent support programs can be great places to access resources and to get help from like-minded individuals.

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Bracing for

Taking kids to the orthodontist early can set you up for successful smiles later.

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arents often receive mixed messages about the best time to seek orthodontic treatment for their child. Should you see an orthodontist when your child still has his baby teeth or wait until the permanent teeth have erupted? Should you wait until it’s obvious that your child has an issue or consult an orthodontist before problems are evident? The truth is there is not a universal age or time to start treatment because every child has a unique mouth that warrants an individualized treatment plan. The American Association of Orthodontics suggests that all kids be evaluated by age seven, at which time they should have reached several dental and skeletal

growth milestones.

“At age seven the permanent teeth in the front and back start to erupt and we can get an idea if there will be a bite issue such as crowding, inadequate room for teeth to grow in, overbite issues or open bite issues where teeth do not come together in front,” says Dr. Steven Siegel at Orthodontists of Maryland.

Other common issues include narrow jaws, oral habits like thumb or finger sucking, speech issues and sleep issues.

Just because you bring your child to an orthodontist does not mean that he will require work. “Most parents just want to know that things are okay and we can give them peace of mind and self-assurance,” says Siegel. Some kids

come in every six months or once a year to have things monitored. “One of the most common orthodontist treatments done at an early age in children, perhaps seven to nine years of age, is palate expansion,” says Siegel, “which is when a child has too narrow a roof of the mouth or palate and it can result in significant problems such as cross-bites or dental crowding.”

While it may seem like seven is young to visit an orthodontist, most children don’t start treatment until they are several years older. But it’s good to have an idea of what issues your child might be facing, and monitor the situation over the next few years.

There is no reason to feel anxious about orthodontic treatment.

Malocclusions (imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed) are treated in a faster and easier manner than ever before due to the advances in braces. “We have metal or ceramic (clear) which are permanently fixed to the teeth for the treatment duration,” says Annapolis orthodontist Dr. Mairead O’Reilly. Metal braces are still the most common treatment of misaligned teeth due to consistency of treatment success and cost-effectiveness. Lingual braces, which adhere to the backsides of teeth, are also an option, though they are significantly more expensive than traditional braces.

For older teenagers, and adults as

well, Invisalign aligners have become increasingly popular because they are invisible and more comfortable to wear. “You can think of them as very thin plastic slip covers,” says Seigel, “a whole series is made and each one is designed to move the teeth a little bit.”

Parents and kids are always welcome to schedule a consult where the orthodontist can look at the teeth and probably take a panoramic X-ray to see what is going on under the gums. Today’s X-ray machines give off significantly less radiation than the machines of the past, and are quite safe. You will usually leave the appointment with options to correct the problem and customized treatment goals to think about. It is important to consider the length of time required for treatment, frequency of visits as well as the cost. Getting a second opinion is always a good idea as well; it’s perfectly acceptable to compare costs and treatment options from other orthodontists in your area.

Now that you know when to start your children’s orthodontics visits, what can you expect next? Well, that depends on a lot of factors. You could visit once or twice a year after an initial consult, or your child could need procedures done right away. If your child needs braces, you can factor in an average cost of $5,000–$6,000, though that average sways widely depending on the severity

of your child’s planned treatment. Also varying widely will be the average time in an orthodontist’s care. A successful braces treatment can last anywhere from 12 to 36 months, with 24 months being the average, according to the American Association of Orthodontics.

If you have dental insurance, your child’s treatments could be covered, though often braces are considered cosmetic and aren’t fully covered. It’s best to check with your health and dental insurance providers first before making assumptions on coverage. It’s all costly, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth it!

Most important, do not take matters into your own hands. A do-it-yourself orthodontics trend is on the rise.

“Someone may go on YouTube and see or learn from others how to move their own teeth if they have a little space between their front teeth, and that can be very harmful,” says Siegel. There are companies offering home impression kits to make molds of your teeth and other accessories that people are using to treat themselves with little or no supervision, which is dangerous. “A number of things can go wrong when people try to treat themselves,” says Siegel. When you have a trustworthy orthodontist as a partner and advocate your child will be on the road to improved oral health, improved selfesteem and a picture-perfect smile.

Treating Children & Adolescents Ages 0-18

410-604-2211 160 Sallitt Drive, Suite 106 Stevensville, MD 21666

www.KIPediatricDentistry.com

Margaret C. McGrath, DMD, MPH Stella Chukwu, DDS, MS Diplomates, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

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ebruary is a great time to start looking for summer camp options for your kids. By researching and preparing now, during the winter doldrums, you can avoid getting caught in the summer scramble. Resident or day camp, single gender or coed, one week or all summer, traditional or specialty programs—there is a camp that is sure to meet the interest and needs of your child.

Here are some tips for getting started from the American Camp Association (ACA) acacamps.org: Be certain to include your child in the decisionmaking process. Together with your child, explore the camp options and examine the materials the camps provide.

When children are better acquainted with the camp experience and more involved in the decision-making process, they will have less anxiety about going away to camp.

Ask questions! Reach out to camp directors and ask questions about their camp. Is the camp ACA-accredited?

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What is camp director’s background? What training do counselors receive? This is a great reason to attend a camp fair—camps send representatives with the express purpose of meeting with parents and answering all your questions.

Bonus tip: Use ChesapeakeFamily.com/camp to find local camp options.

Also plan to visit our camp fairs in Annapolis and Brooklyn Park in March. You'll be able to talk with camp representatives and counselors, your kids can play and enjoy fun demos by the camps, and you can get huge savings at many camps by registering your kids the day of the fair.

Benefits of signing up early include: • Huge discounts • Availability of camp sessions—you'll have your choice of dates by signing up early • More time to prepare all the forms and items you need for camp • Less stress when summertime hits

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directory | overnight camp

overnight camp Directory I s your child ready to head out into the wide world of sleep-

away camp? If you have a young one thinking about spending time away this summer, we have you covered with this

collection of overnight and residential summer camps for children.

Overnight camp programs may feature general camp activities or focus on specialty programs such as sports, science, technology, adventure, leadership, the Chesapeake Bay, and the list goes on.

Those with descriptions are advertisers. For even more camps visit ChesapeakeFamily.com/overnightcamps

FAITH-BASED CAMPS Camp Arrowhead Lewes, Del.

a summer like no other!! located in virginia’s beautiful shenandoah valley, camp horizons is a sleep-away camp for kids ages 6-16. we offer a variety of activities that challenge our campers to reach their full potential, and experience their best summer ever!

302-945-0610, camparrowhead.net

Camp Manidokan Knoxville, Md. 301-834-7244, bwccampsandretreats.com

Camp Pecometh Centreville, Md. 410-556-6900, pecometh.org

540.896.7600 • www.camphorizonsva.com Visit us online for even more details on each camp at ChesapeakeFamily.com/OvernightCamps

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Camp Puh’tok

high ropes course, tubing/banana boating,

Monkton, Md.

kayaking, Archery Tag, 50’ giant swing,

410-329-6590, camppuhtok.com

dual zip-line, archery, swimming, and arts

RVR Manchester, Md. 443-712-1010, rivervalleyranch.com

& crafts.

Camp St. Charles Newburg, Md. 301-934-8799, campstcharles.com

See our ad on page Back Cover

Camp Wright Stevensville, Md.

Camp Wabanna Edgewater, Md.

West River, Md. 410-867-0991, bwccampsandretreats.com

410-643-4171, campwright.com

A fun-filled, action-packed, Christ-centered

Habonim Dror Camp Moshava

camp located on the Chesapeake Bay.

Street, Md.

Activities include sailing, rock climbing wall,

410-893-7006, campmosh.org

410-798-0455, CampWabanna.org

West River United Methodist Center

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS Camp Accomplish Nanjemoy, Md. 301-870-3226, melwoodrecreation.org

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Ripkin Baseball

Baltimore, Md., 410-617-0418

888-747-5368, ripkenbaseball.com/

Fairfax, Va., 703-793-9353

aberdeen-camps

Aberdeen, Md.

Silver Spring, Md., 301-588-8048

University of Maryland Sports Camp

theauburnschool.org

Camp Summit

College Park, Md.

Edgewater, Md.

umterps.com

410-798-0005, thesummitschool.org/events/ camp-summit/

TRADITIONAL

Easter Seals Camp Fairlee

Camp Friendship

Chestertown, Md.

Palmyra, Va.

302-324-4444, de.easterseals.com/fairlee

434-589-8950, campfriendship.com

The League at Camp Greentop

Camp Hashawha

Sabillasville, Md.

410-848-3660, ymaryland.org

Westminster, Md.

410-323-0500, leagueforpeople.org

Wediko Summer Program Windsor, N.H.

Camp Hidden Meadows Bartow, W.Va. 800-600-4752, camphiddenmeadows.com

617-292-9200, wediko.com

Camp Horizons

SPORTS CAMPS

Harrisonburg, Va. 540-896-7600, camphorizonsva.com

AstroCamp and Camp Motorsports

An overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-16. With one and two sessions, campers

Clover, Va.

can choose from over 50 on and off-site

434-454-4059, astrocampsummerva.org

activities!

Navy Sports Camps

See our ad on page 22

Annapolis, Md.

Camp Jeanne d’Arc

navysports.com

Merrill, N.Y. 704-936-7459, campjeannedarc.com

Ninja � Dance � Gymnastics Tumbling � Art � Music & More!

Superior Instruction & Personal Growth Through Innovative Classes

Reserve Your Child’s Space Today!

Arnold SevernaParkGymnastics.com 410-709-8130

Annapolis ThriveGymnastics.com 410-995-8130

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Girl Scouts Summer Resident Camp at Camp Conowingo

South Mountain YMCA – Camp Conrad Weiser

603-253-6029, campquinebarge.com

Conowingo, Md.

Reinholds, Pa.

410-358-9711, gscm.org

610-670-2267, smymca.org

Camp Rim Rock Yellow Spring, W.Va. 347-746-7625, camprimrock.com

Camp Tall Timbers High View, W.Va. 301-874-0111, camptalltimbers.com

Cub Creek Science Camp Rolla, Mo.

Maryland Leadership Workshop

Our progressive, camper-centered programs are designed to challenge every child in a

301-444-8623, mlw.org

safe, supportive, and fun environment. Our

Mercersburg Academy Summer Programs Mercersburg, Pa.

cubcreeksciencecamp.com

Outward Bound Costa Rica

Imagine a summer camp where you eat

San Pedro, Costa Rica

breakfast among lemurs, zipline and pet a

800-676-2018, outwardboundcostarica.org

camel before lunch, and play Capture the

that today’s campers are tomorrow’s leaders.

Baltimore, Md.

717-328-6225, mercersburgsummer.com

573-458-2125

At YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser, we believe

Flag after dinner - we are that camp! With

Science Camp Watonka

300 animals and over 100 activities, we are

Hawley, Pa.

a unique camp experience.

888-741-4336, watonka.com

campers make friends, learn new skills, build self-confidence, and gain a sense of independence in our camp community.

YMCA Camp Letts Edgewater, Md. 410-919-1410, campletts.org

YMCA Camp Tockwogh Worton, Md. 410-348-6000, ymcacamptockwogh.org

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Ongoing Events (incld. with $5 admission) Creek Critters: Nature Walk, All Ages Thursdays, 10:30 am Art and Story Time: Ages 2-5, Fridays, 10:30 am

Family Events for The NEA Big Read: African-American History Challenge Saturday Feb. 2, 10 am grades 2nd-3rd; 1 pm grades 4th-5th; 3 pm grades 6th-8th Health & Fitness Fair (at Pip Moyer Rec.) Saturday Feb. 9, 2-5 pm African-American History Checkers Game, Sunday Feb. 10, 2-4 pm Underground Railroad (at St. Martin's Church) Unde Wednesday Feb. 13, 7-8:30 pm, ages 9+ Hat-Making Workshop- Monday, Feb. 18, 1-3 pm

Camps for Children 3.5 years — Grade 12 Register www.keyschool.org/summer KEY SCHOOL • 534 HILLSMERE DR. • ANNAPOLIS, MD • 21403 • 443.321.2575

More at: www.facebook.com/ thebigreadannearundelcounty/ Open daily 10 am to 4 pm theccm.org | 410.990.1993 25 Silopanna Road | Annapolis,MD 21403 info@theccm.org

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get out TONS OF FUN THINGS TO DO THIS MONTH

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vents are subject to change; check websites before heading out. For even more events visit chesapeakefamily.com/calendar.

Monthlong

Black History Month at Harriet Tubman State Park

Fri.–Sun. In celebration of Black History Month, Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park and Visitor Center invites everyone to free, familyfriendly programs including ranger-led tours of the park highlighting the symbolism, story times, movie screenings, music programs and more. Free.

9 a.m.–5 p.m. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, Cambridge. dnr.maryland.gov

Celebrate Black History Month at the B&O

Feb. 1–28. The B&O Railroad Museum celebrates the contributions of African-Americans to the railroad industry. Learn about these men and women who filled vital jobs along the B&O Railroad’s line and understand how significant social issues, such as segregation, affected railroading. $12–$20. Mon.–Sat., 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. B&O Railroad Museum, Baltimore. borail.org

1 Friday

Teen Music Night

Play guess-the-song by using the lyrics, match the artist to their real name, name the song by using only a few seconds of that song and find out which song everyone likes best. 6:45–8:30 p.m.

Northeast Community Center, Chesapeake Beach. co.cal.md.us

Family Fridays Under the Dome

Each program features a full-dome movie preceded by a themed, family-friendly planetarium presentation. $6. 6:30–7:30 p.m. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia. facebook.com/ RobinsonNatureCenter

Valentines for Vets

Chinese New Year!

February 2nd & 5th

It’s the Year of the Pig, and you can celebrate at Port Discovery or Maryland Hall this year. On February 2, take the kids to the Atrium at Port Discovery to see the Chinese Lion Dancers of Tai Yim Kung Fu School perform the Lion Dance, then let them make a paper mâché lion and traditional Chinese instruments, dance, play with chopsticks and work on their calligraphy. Visit portdiscovery.org for details.

At Maryland Hall on February 5, the Chinese New Year celebration will feature artists from China, hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, a film screening and performances by the Guangdong Arts Troupe from China. It’s an all-ages festival and is sure to delight your whole family. See marylandhall.org for details.

1–3. Create a valentine for a veteran using the supplied materials. All valentines will be distributed to local organizations before Valentine’s Day. 9 a.m. Odenton branch. aacpl.net

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

1–10. Experience the magic of the great lion Aslan, the evil White Witch and the unforgettable adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into Narnia. $15.

Evening and matinee performances. Children’s Theatre of Annapolis. childrenstheatreofannapolis.org

U.S. Navy Concert Band

The United States Navy Concert Band is the premier

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calendar | february wind ensemble of the U.S. Navy, and will present a wide array of marches, patriotic selections, orchestral transcriptions and modern wind ensemble repertoire. Free. 7 p.m. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. marylandhall.org

the museum mascot. $9; $4 ages 5-12; free ages 4 and under. 10 a.m–5 p.m. Patuxent River Naval Air Museum, Lexington Park. paxmuseum.com

2 Saturday

Saturdays in Feb. Bring your little mariner to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum to join the CBMM STEAM Team. Ages 4–9. 10 a.m.–noon. $15. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. cbmm.org

African-American History Challenge Meet characters from African-American History then test your knowledge for prizes! For students in second and third grade. $10. 10–11:30 a.m.

The Chesapeake Children’s Museum, Annapolis. theccm.org

Chinese New Year: Year of the Pig

Participate in traditions surrounding the Chinese New Year, and be mesmerized by the Chinese Lion Dancers of Tai Yim Kung Fu School, who will perform the lion dance throughout the Atrium at Port Discovery using a paper mache lion, instruments, and dance. Plus, learn the art of calligraphy and chopsticks with the Xiamen Chinese Sister City.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. Free with admission. Port Discovery, Baltimore. portdiscovery.org

Bird Walk

Learn the skills of identifying birds by sight and sound. Binoculars and field guides are available to borrow. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. 8–11 a.m. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian. jugbay.org

Storytime and Elmo’s Super-Duper Birthday

It’s Elmo’s birthday! Celebrate with activities, stickers, and a craft. Plus, get a coupon from our Café. Free. 11 a.m. Barnes and Noble, Annapolis. barnesandnoble.com

Paws for Reading

Read to a furry friend from Caring Canines. Preregistration required. 10 a.m.–noon. Edgewater, Annapolis. aacpl.net

Discover Jug Bay Wetlands

2, 9, 16, 23. Join a Jug Bay Naturalist for a free guided tour of the wetland boardwalk to discover the wonderful and unique plants and animals found at the Sanctuary. 1–1:45 p.m. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian. jugbay.org

Sensory Storytime

This sensory event is specifically designed for young children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, or other developmental disabilities. 10 a.m. Riviera Beach, Annapolis. aacpl.net

STEAM Day

Local tech companies and organizations will be exhibit a variety of hands-on demos. Food, drinks, a “selfie station” and appearances by Oscar Falco,

Winter STEAM Team Children’s Camp

3 Sunday

Free Family Sunday

Sundays in February. Bring the family in for free art-making workshops and enjoy hands-on fun the entire family. All materials are provided. Free. 2–5 p.m. Baltimore Museum of Art, Baltimore. artbma.org

Pokemon Jr. League

Are you ready to be a Pokemon Master? Come in and join Third Eye’s Andrew for Junior League!

Pokémon Junior League is for players (and their parents too!) 12 and under to have a sweet space to play! Free. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Third Eye Games & Hobbies, Annapolis. facebook.com/ events/2205085876376509

4 Monday

Teen Poetry and Art Club

Using different styles, teens can write their own original poetry and share the finished creations.

Then design works of art using various media to enhance the poetry. 4 p.m. Odenton. aacpl.net

5 Tuesday

Chinese New Year Celebration

Celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Pig! This festival is for all ages and features artists from China, hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations, a film screening and performances by the Guangdong Arts Troupe from China. Free, pre-registration available. 5:30–9 p.m. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. marylandhall. org/chinese-new-year-celebration

6 Wednesday

Disney On Ice: Worlds of Enchantment

6–10. See Lightning McQueen and “Cars” characters race across the ice; dive into undersea fun with Ariel; experience the adventures of the “Toy Story” gang as they race for home; and join Anna and Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff from Disney’s “Frozen” as they learn true love comes from within. $20–$75. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore. royalfarmsarena.com

7 Thursday

Motor Trend International Auto Show 7–10. This annual show features over 500 new cars and trucks, one-of-a-kind supercars, and custom creations. $11; ages 12 and under, free.

Thurs. noon–9 p.m.; Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Baltimore Convention Center. autoshowbaltimore.com

Lunar New Year: Guangdong National Orchestra

Chinese folk music featuring instruments such as the pipa, erhu, daruan, guzheng gunagdong gaohu, and others, in celebration of the Lunar New Year.

6 p.m. The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage.

Washington D.C. kennedy-center.org

8 Friday

Toddler Time: Nature’s Builders

Toddler Time at Sultana is designed for children ages 3 to 5. Themes focus on exploration of the natural world through stories, songs, games, crafts, and interacting with marine life in the Center’s Wet Lab. 10:30–11:30 a.m. Sultana Education Foundation, Chestertown. sultanaeducation.org

9 Saturday

Chocolate Festival

9–10. Love chocolate? Don’t miss the Museum’s popular event dedicated to the history of chocolate.

10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. National Museum of the American Indian, Washington. nmai.si.edu

Maple Magic

9–10; 16–17. Experience the magic of maple sugaring. You will walk to identify trees, observe tapped maple trees, and help collect sap. You will also learn how to boil down the sap to make edible brown syrup. $10. Tours at either 10–11:30 a.m. or 1–2:30. Ladew Gardens, Monkton. ladewgardens.com

Astro Adventure

Grab your space suit and take off on a space adventure! Experience all the wonders that space has to offer, see if you’ve got what it takes to make it to the moon in Astronaut Training Camp, and create your own constellation viewing device.

Plus, channel your ground control skills and launch rockets of your own design. Free with admission.

Noon–4 p.m. Maryland Science Center, Baltimore. mdsci.org

10 Sunday

Hearts and Hounds Mall Crawl

Join the SPCA of Anne Arundel County and Dare to C.A.R.E. for a dog-friendly walk in the mall Free.

8–10 a.m. Westfield Annapolis Mall, Annapolis. aacspca.org

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Celebrate the Year of the Pig with art activities and traditional Lunar New Year performances. Free.

11 a.m.–4 p.m. Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. thewalters.org

Black History Month Concert

The United States Naval Academy Gospel Choir is an upbeat inspirational musical ensemble.

Comprised of midshipmen from various places, races, and creeds, the Gospel Choir is reflective of the diverse interests and ethnicities within the Brigade of Midshipmen. $19. 4 p.m. USNA Chapel, Annapolis. navyperforms.showare.com

Honoring Emily Saunders Plummer

This Black History Month program brings the story of Emily Saunders Plummer to life, and celebrates her entry into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame with an illustrated lecture by Dr. Leigh Ryan. 1:30 p.m.

Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale Park. pgparks.com

Frederick Douglass: An Illustrated Biography of the Nineteenth Century’s Most Photographed American.“ Free (registration required). 6 p.m. BannekerDouglass Museum, Annapolis. marylandhall.org

12 Tuesday

Move, Move, Move

This is a fast-paced mix of games, relays and challenges that is sure to tire out even the most energetic pre-schooler! Ages 2–5. Pre-registration is required. 10:30–11:15 a.m. North Beach Recreation Center, North Beach. co.cal.md.us

13 Wednesday Kids Paint Night

13; 27. Join Neverland School of Imagination for kids night with free kids meals, face painting, balloons and glitter tattoos! 6–8 p.m. Ledo’s Pizza, Severna Park. neverlandparty.com

14 Thursday

Valentine Storytime

11 Monday

Picturing Frederick Douglass

​ elebrate Frederick Douglass’ birthday with an C engaging lecture given by Dr. John Stauffer, Harvard University professor and author of “Picturing

Stories, songs, games and some special crafts to make your Valentine’s Day fun. Free. 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Annapolis Library. aacpl.net

Valentine’s Party

Looking for reliable child care on Valentine’s Day? Drop your children off at KidCare where they will enjoy pizza, treats, crafts, games and movies, while you head out for a romantic movie, dinner, massage or shopping. $15 per child; ages 3–12. 6–9 p.m.

Westfield Annapolis Mall, Annapolis. eventbrite.com

15 Friday

Broadway in Annapolis: Kiss Me Kate 15–16. With Cole Porter’s signature wit and catchy tunes, “Kiss Me, Kate” has been a hit on Broadway and on film. Now Ernest Green and the Annapolis Chorale bring the magic of Broadway to Annapolis. $18–$58. 8 p.m. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. marylandhall.org

Daddy/Daughter Dance

Little girls, age 3–10, can spend a memorable evening with their special guy—Dad! Enjoy a night filled with entertainment, dancing, light refreshments, and fun. A special keepsake photograph will be given to each couple. Dress attire is Semi-Formal. $35 per pair ($15 per extra child). 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Pip Moyer Recreation Center, Annapolis. annapolis. gov/189/recreation-parks

16 Saturday

Music Box: All Aboard!

16; 23. From planes to trains, explore the excitement of traveling to new places and discovering new things as your budding music lover explores music through this highly engaging and interactive performance. $12. 10 and 11:30 a.m. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, Baltimore. bsomusic.org

Discover Engineering Family Day

Celebrate National Engineers Week by trying out exciting, hands-on engineering experiences and talking with professional engineers. Mix slime, invent a way to launch a ping pong ball, design a motorized bot and more. Free. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

National Building Museum, Washington, D.C. nbm.org

African-American Heritage Tour

This family-friendly tour explores the history and culture of Maryland’s African-American community.

Reservations required. $10–$20. 1–3 p.m. City Dock, Annapolis. annapolistours.com

Peabody Preparatory Academy Strings

This special concert will feature performances by the Young People’s String Program, Performance Academy for Strings and Pre-Conservatory Violin Program. Free. 11 a.m.–noon. Walters Art Museum, Baltimore. thewalters.org

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Voices From the Past: Sissieretta Jones

Sissieretta Jones was the first African-American to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City in 1892.

This Black History program is dedicated to the legacy of little known Black musicians, featuring music by a Washington National Opera soprano and narration from a historical perspective. Free. 4–5:30 p.m.

Montpelier Arts Center, Laurel. pgparks.com

Citizen Science: Great Backyard Bird Count

Help the Maryland Zoo identify and count winter bird species through bird-related activities. Each Great Backyard Bird Count helps researchers learn more about the health of wild bird populations and to protect them. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Maryland Zoo, Baltimore. marylandzoo.org

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Snow White

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An All-New Ballet by Dianna Cuatto

Annapolis: Maryland Hall Feb 22 | 23 | 24

Tickets & Information: www.marylandhall.org Box Office: 410-280-5640

Discovery Cart: Barrington Irving

Barrington Irving was the youngest person to fly solo around the world in 2004 and was the first black pilot to do so. He has since developed his own nonprofit to help kids learn about aviation and careers in aviation. Free. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. College Park Aviation Museum, College Park. collegeparkaviationmuseum.com

Museum on the Move

Explore the lives of famous African-American Marylanders, including arctic explorer Matthew Henson, with museum educators from the BannekerDouglass Museum. Free. 1 p.m. Annapolis Library, Annapolis. www.aacpl.net

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Severn School is an independent, coeducational college preparatory day school for students in preschool through grade 12, located in Severna Park, MD.

www.severnschool.com • 410.647.7700

The King and I

19–24. Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British school teacher whom the modernist King brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. 8 p.m. The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, Baltimore. france-merrickpac.com

21 Thursday

STEM Challenge Thursday

Drop in for a new STEM challenge every Thursday during the month of February. Free. 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Eastport/Annapolis branch. aacpl.net

22 Friday

The American Craft Show

22–24. Now in its 45th year, this is a three-day celebration of all things handmade. $14–$36. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. craftcouncil.org

www.specialbeginnings.com 410.626.8982

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22–24. The Ballet Theatre of Maryland presents this new retelling of the famous Brothers Grimm fairytale for BTM’s 40th Anniversary. 7:30 p.m. The Ballet Theatre of Maryland, Annapolis. marylandhall.org

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This safety comic strip submitted by the fourth grade class at Resurrection-St. Paul School in Ellicott City, is the Captain’s Choice $10,000 award winner. The school will use the grant funding to support an enrichment project. To learn more about the annual contest, and to see all of the entries, visit BGEGasHero.com.

23 Saturday

Marine & Maritime Career Expo

Talk with industry professionals, trade school and college representatives, and student peers who will share information on marine and maritime professions. Please register. Free. Noon–3 p.m.

Annapolis High School. eycfoundation.org/ programs/marine-maritime-career-expo

Disney Junior Dance Party

Sing and dance along to Disney Junior’s greatest hits with your favorite characters at this interactive live concert experience where kids of all ages and their families can enjoy the biggest dance party around! $35–$55. 10 a.m. Modell-Lyric, Baltimore. modelllyric.com

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Beaver/Otter Hike

Early evening is a good time to look for beavers and otters! 4–6 p.m. Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary, Lothian. jugbay.org

Family Fun Concert: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

This family concert introduces children to the world of chamber music as The U.S. Army Field Band Woodwind Quintet performs The Sorcerer’s Apprentice by Paul Dukas. Enjoy juice & cookies with the performers after the concert. Free; registration required. 2 p.m. Riversdale House Museum, Riverdale Park. pgparks.com

Youth Pride Concert

This all-ages concert is open to everyone and all ages and will be a great opportunity to come together and socialize in a welcoming and judgement free environment. Free. 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Union Jacks, Annapolis. annapolispride.org

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6:30 p.m. Chesapeake Arts Center, Brooklyn Park. chesapeakearts.org

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This music and movement class activates all areas of If you have received this publication mate the brain for little ones. The songs teach basic social, in error, or have any questions about it ple motor, language, and cognition skills in a 45-minute contact the traffic dept. at Weber Shandw class where children participate with their caregiver. at (410) 2100. $10.

11 a.m.558 Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis. musicwithmar.com

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Events worth hiring a babysitter PHOTO COURTESY OF EPIC EVENTZ

more. $28–$38. 3–9 p.m. Various locations; starts at Powerplant Live, Baltimore. facebook.com/ events/361432621318496

3 Sunday

SOUPer Bowl Lunch for the Light House Shelter This donation-only lunch to benefit the Light House Shelter will be prepared by Chef Zachary Pope and served by representatives from the Light House BEST Culinary Arts job training program.

100 percent of the money raised will go toward the Light House. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Heritage Baptist Church, Annapolis. heritagebaptistannapolis.org

6 Wednesday

Super Smash Bros Ultimate Fight Night Wednesdays. Head to Chesapeake Brewing Company for a great night of gaming on the big screen! Play against others, watch, and get the best score while you have fun and drink locally brewed beers. There will be a competitive one-onone tournament with prizes, as well as casual play on the big screen all night. Chesapeake Brewing Company, Annapolis. 6–9:30 p.m. facebook. com/events/573020516475860

7 Thursday Check out the Magic Wands you’ll be receiving this year at registration!

FEB 2 | Expecto Bar Crawl

Ladies Night

Bring the beverages and snacks of your choice and receive 25 percent off your pottery and glass projects. Reservations recommended. 5 p.m. Clay Bakers, Annapolis. theclaybakers.com

Sip & Shine: An After-Hours Experience

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Friday Night in the Naturesphere Treat your partner or friends to top-notch astronomy and entertainment at the Robinson Nature Center. This program is held in the Naturesphere planetarium and features the fulldome movie “Passport to the Universe,” preceded by an adult-level planetarium presentation about current happenings in our night sky. $6.

8–10 p.m. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia. howardcountymd.gov/robinson

2 Saturday

Groundhog Day Party & Fundraiser Join the Baltimore Architecture Foundation to ring

in the most important holiday of all—Groundhog Day! Mingle with fellow lovers of Baltimore architecture and party in a Mt. Vernon mansion that was home to some of Baltimore’s elite families and for most of its 128 year existence. 6–11 p.m.

Baltimore. aiabaltimore.org

Saturday Wine Tasting Themed wine tasting. Free. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Wine

After-hours at the American Visionary Art Museum includes a scavenger hunt, make-and-take workshop, wine and snacks. Make your very own mosaic magnet. Register early. $35. 6–9 p.m.

American Visionary Art Museum, Baltimore. avam.org

8 Friday

Early Galentine’s Day

Cellars of Annapolis. winecellarsofannapolis.com

Girls rule the world, so celebrate yourself and your

Expecto Bar Crawl

with cocktails, a charcuterie board, and a braid

Grab your wands for an evening of themed drink specials, no cover at participating locations,

girl gang with a Galentine’s celebration complete bar. 5–9 p.m. Brightside Boutique, Annapolis. shopbrightside.com

exclusive souvenir cup, lanyard house sorting and

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FEB 13 —15 | Couples Cooking

FEB 16 | Truffle Making & Wine Tasting

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Make It: Block Printing— Valentine’s Edition Learn how to carve your own block and block print onto beautiful paper and cards, just in time for Valentine’s Day. $65. 6–9 p.m. ArtFarm, Annapolis. artfarmannapolis.com

9 Saturday

Happy Valentine’s Day! Murder Mystery Dinner

The Dirty Grass Players are an up-and-coming band with their own spin on bluegrass. $10. 8 p.m. Rams Head On Stage, Annapolis. ramsheadonstage.com

Swan Lake The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa Presents ballet classic Swan Lake. $62. 2 p.m. The Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, Baltimore. france-merrickpac.com

10 Sunday

Arlo Guthrie: Alice’s Restaurant Tour Alice’s Restaurant—Back By Popular Demand tour will coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the feature film “Alice’s Restaurant,” originally released in 1969, starring Arlo as himself. $75–$90. 8 p.m.

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, Annapolis. marylandhall.org

13 Wednesday

Chef Egg Live: “Valentines Day” Hands-On Cooking Classes Thu 13–15. Chef Egg loves, love! He wants to share his passion for cooking with you and yours during these special Chef Egg Lives. Thurs. “Galentines Day,” Fri.–Sat. Valentines Day cooking class. $50–$55. 6:30–9:30 p.m. Blue Moon Too, Baltimore. eventbrite.com

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winery, Linganore Vineyards. Ages 21 and older. $27. 1–3 p.m. and 4–6 p.m. Robinson Nature Center, Columbia. facebook.com/ events/389778938435447

on Valentine’s Day at this Downton-Abbey-inspired

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three-course dinner. Proceeds benefit Maryland

Water Woes and Bordeaux

Public Television. Reservations required by Feb. 10.

Share a specialty drink with friends, eat a delightful

6–9 p.m. DoubleTree Hotel, Columbia.

dinner, then adjourn to the Fern Rooms for an

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15 Friday

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Couples Cook: Valentine’s Day Cooking Class Skip the crowded restaurants and learn to cook up a delicious and romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner together. $150. 7–9 p.m. Tastemakers, Washington,

6:30 p.m. Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills.

22 Friday

Madea’s Farewell Play Tour Tyler Perry’s Madea is making her last rounds on tour along with other beloved characters.

D.C. eventbrite.com

$53–$133. 8 p.m. Royal Farms Arena, Baltimore.

Megan Gailey from “Conan” & Comedy Central

23 Saturday

15–16. Megan Gailey has performed on “The Conan O’Brien Show,” “@Midnight” and has a Comedy Central half-hour special. $20. 7 p.m.

Drafthouse Comedy Theater, Washington, D.C. drafthousecomedy.com

The Stylistics | Soul Jam Valentine’s Weekend Show Fall in love all over again at the Soul Jam Valentine’s Weekend show featuring musical performances by R&B soul stars The Stylistics. 8 p.m. The Modell Lyric, Baltimore. modell-lyric.com

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Valentine’s Day Truffle Making & Wine Tasting Learn the art of hand-rolling your own chocolate

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Dress in your favorite flapper dress and go British 1920s theme Murder Mystery Dinner Party with

The Dirty Grass Players: The Dark Side of the Peach

truffles while learning about the plant from which

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Shore Craft Beer Fest: Love on Tap Enjoy unlimited tasting of craft beer from 13 local breweries, plus live music, picturesque views of the Bay and a complimentary pint glass for the first 800 attendees. $35–$50. 1–4 p.m. Seacrets Jamaica, Ocean City. shorecraftbeerbest.com

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February Charity Wine Dinner This charity wine dinner will take you on a tour of Spain and Portugal by pairing 5 small courses with 5 wines. $70. 5–8 p.m. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of the dinner and 100 percent of the cash wine raffle to the Baltimore Brain Cancer Walk.

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DATE NI G HT & MORE

stay inspired From Fridge to Forever Keep your little ones’ artwork forever . . . without the clutter!

BY ANN LEVELLE

I

t starts when they’re so little—kids

door reaches critical mass, and the piles

creating loads of adorable toddler

of artwork soars ever higher, urging you to

“artwork,” from tiny handprints pressed

purge it all and never look back? It means

into clay to abstract finger paintings.

it’s time to organize. And while that seems

Before you know it they amass scribbled

daunting, there are quite a few options on

drawings of trucks and dinosaurs, rainbows

that front these days that can help you hold

and cats. They beam with pride at every

onto the memories without wasting space.

picture of their house and portrait of the

artwork that you already have. I have done

something equally heart melting. At times

this several times, and because I’ve amassed

the amount of artwork that the kids produce

so much, it was relatively easy to get rid of

seems endless, especially during their

some of the less-than-amazing items that I had

preschool years, when each and every piece

saved on the day they first came home. Then,

of artwork is nothing short of precious.

get out your phone and get to work.

But what happens when the refrigerator

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Your first chore is to dig through the piles of

family, often titled “I Love My Family” or

stay inspired

Archival Apps Artkive

Keepy

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keepy.me

Take photos on your phone

The Keepy app

through this free app. With

allows you to

each upload, categorize

quickly snap

each piece by child, age,

pictures of

and custom tags. It’s simple

artwork, do a

and easy to use. After you

few simple edits

take a picture you can

and categorize

quickly crop, edit, add

by kid, date, place and categories like

filters, and color-correct

grade or age (which is great for when

photos to your liking, then

you’re uploading a batch of older

add an optional caption.

artwork). In addition, you can add a

You can also share on

voice memo or video to the memory,

Facebook or Twitter, or create a “share circle” of people to email with art they might enjoy.

which makes it easy to tell the kids

After you’ve snapped pictures (more than 40 photos will require a membership; $3 a month

a story about their artwork for them

gets you unlimited photo storage), you can order high-quality, hardcover books straight

to enjoy when they’re older. You can

through the app or companion website. The books feature one piece of art per page, which

order products with your kids’ artwork

helps keep things simple for those of us who are design-challenged.

on it—including magnets, phone cases

If you are overwhelmed and want someone else to do the work, Artkive will do it for you.

and apparel. And you can easily

The company will send you a box to fill with your kids’ art. Then they will professionally

share with friends via social media

photograph the artwork, upload it to your account and send you back a well-designed

and by sharing your galleries on the

hardcover book. The cost depends on how many pieces of art you want digitized. A book

Keepy website (this is especially helpful

with 50 pictures will cost about $120, which also includes all shipping and access to

for sharing with the grandparents).

scanned images. Artkive also offers a digitize-only option, if you don’t want a book but

You can also sync your gallery with

want your kids’ artwork off your dining room table.

Dropbox.

Shutterfly

Plumprint

Keeping Keepsakes

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plumprint.com

If you’re not into digitizing your kids’

Shutterfly is one

This service is an all-concierge website.

artwork and prefer holding onto pieces

of the original

Mail in the artwork you love, let the

for your kids to enjoy when they’re

photobook-

company scan and professionally

older, consider creating a memory box.

making websites,

photograph the artwork and create your

Choose a few favorite pieces of work

and it has gotten

book for you. You check over your proof

throughout the year to hold onto and file

better with age.

and press print. You can also order

them away by year. Local organizing

In addition to

products like home décor items. Book

business, Systems by Susie, offers a

its free photo

prices range; a book with 50 images

memory box system complete with

storage, the

starts at $120. If you want them to just

personalized graphics for $20–$95 at

range of book

digitize the artwork, the cost is $70 for

systemsbysusie.com.

styles is vast, as is the selection of

50 images.

products you can buy through the site. All you’ll need to do is snap pictures or scan the kids’ best artwork, upload and start drafting your book. Shutterfly even has a Mini Masterpieces template that will get you started in the right direction. Books range in price from $20–$40 and sales are frequent.

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