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Opportunities through the School Year School Year ZooKids- Does your 3-5 year old child like to “walk with the animals, talk with the animals, grunt & squeak & squawk with the animals...”?

If so, ZooKids is the place to be! Join us in this weekly, 3 hour program that includes fun activities, a snack, a Zoo walk, art projects and up-close encounters with animal visitors. What a great way to supplement your child’s preschool or kindergarten classes!

Home School Adventure Series-

We invite your 5–12 year old to dive into the wild side of science education through our series of guided adventure programs for home school students. Join us each month to discover the fascinating lives of animals at the Zoo and around the world. Guided adventure programs include live animals, hands-on activities, and a tour of the Zoo.

For more information call (614) 645-3488 or visit our website at www.columbuszoo.org and click on “Learn at the Zoo.”

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OPEN ENROLLMENT STARTS NOW!

You Have a Choice!

Serving Grades K-8 State Approved Curriculum

Challenging Curriculum and Daily Sports Instruction!

No Tuition!

All Students Wear Uniforms Strong Academics/State Approved Curriculum Small Class sizes – No more than 18 students per class All Day Kindergarten

Extended School Day from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Daily Fitness Regimen in Martial Arts, Soccer and Tennis Participation in all State Mandated Academic Testing Programs

Choose from 1 of 5 conveniently located campuses!

1258 Demorest Rd. • Columbus OH 43204 E-mail: jhursey@EdVantages.com Phone: 614-318-0606 K-8

1875 Morse Rd. • Columbus OH 43229 E-mail: agraver@EdVantages.com Phone: 614-318-0600 K-8

3474 Livingston Ave. • Columbus OH 43227 E-mail: ctremblay@EdVantages.com Phone: 614-324-4585 K-8

Information Meetings will be held at each school for interested parents.

Please check the websites for dates and times.

274 E. 1st Avenue, Suite 200 • Columbus, Ohio 43201 E-mail: jpammer@performanceacademies.com Phone: 614-318-0720

K-7

2220 South Hamilton Rd. • Columbus OH 43232 E-mail: rmammoser@performanceacademies.com Phone: 614-314-6301

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getting started: TABLE OF CONTENTS ColumbusParent.com

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NEWS ON THE GO: With words of back-to-school wisdom from Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld BEST BETS HOUSEBROKEN: From The Dispatch’s Joe Blundo MEDIA REVIEWS: Books, apps and a family-friendly website PRODUCT PIX: The latest and greatest fashion accessories for kids!

HOW WE DRESS: Kids’ fall fashions as photographed at the Columbus Museum of Art HOW WE DRESS: School uniforms — do they work?

FAMILY FINANCE: from Denise Trowbridge PEDIATRIC HEALTHSOURCE: from Nationwide Children’s Hospital

AGE APPROPRIATE: ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS 24 Beating the bullying in our schools 25 Teen-dating violence 26

THE GO-TO GUIDE: The Center for Family Safety and Healing

wshilling@columbusparent.com PHOTO EDITOR

FAMILY FUN 28 30 31 32 34 36

NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: Plain City SHOP SPOTLIGHT: Charley Trudeau, owner of the Phoenix Bat Company HANDS ON: from Clintonville’s Wholly Craft EATING OUT WITH KIDS: Pickerington’s Village Crepe PARTIES: Bring the Farm to You DAY TRIPPIN’: Two itineraries for Cleveland

Tim Johnson tjohnson@columbusparent.com GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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Lauren Kuntz lkuntz@columbusparent.com EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

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ON THE COVER: Four-year-old Peyton takes a load off while relaxing at the Columbus Museum of Art PHOTO BY TESSA BERG

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getting started: LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Dear Columbus Parents,

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BY GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY

This is our second annual “How We Dress” issue and by that I mean how we dress our kids — although, more likely, it means how they dress themselves. I know in our family I have never been allowed a whole lot of input on clothing choices. In fact this summer, I was delighted when my now 18-year-old daughter met a woman who hadn’t seen her in years. The woman was excited to see Emma again and happily remarked, “You were the little girl with the outfits that never matched!”

Emma later asked me, “They never matched?” I assured her that, yeah, they never did but she was so happy creating her outfits, we didn’t interfere and, as we like to point out, she pretty much turned out just fine.

For me, this “How We Dress” issue also sums up both the fun and the exhaustion that is the parenting vocation. Our fashion photo shoot took place over one day at the Columbus Museum of Art. You see me here with Sam Colvin, our unofficial “body double.” Sam is an awesome kid who was spending the day at work with his mom, Nancy Colvin, the Columbus Museum of Art’s marketing manager. Sam would substitute for our young models when we needed to set up the lighting for shots, as you can see him doing here on the big pile of pillows we used for our cover shot. He was such a trooper.

All day, we got to hang with the kids (which included dancing with them, too, when twin sisters Keira and Maya announced that “Barbie Girl” was their fave tune and our editorial assistant Heather Weekley, who was directing the shoot, helpfully found it in her iPhone’s music library).

Needless to say, by the time I got home that night, I was worn out…but with a smile on my face.

And speaking of smiles, here’s something guaranteed to make you smile: Columbus Parent is partnering with the Dispatch’s Reader Rewards program to offer an Exclusive Columbus Parent Contest each month. Columbus Parent readers who join Reader Rewards can access this exclusive

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contest every month at Dispatch.com/ParentContest. Register at Dispatch.com/ Rewards then return to Dispatch.com/ParentContest each month to log in, answer trivia questions, enter bonus codes and win points toward prizes!

This month, you’ll be accruing points to win Prestige Dining Club memberships, which will give you one FREE breakfast, lunch or dinner entree with the purchase of a second at more than 100 area restaurants.

Each membership is worth $69.95 and we have 100 of them to give away!

Every Monday on the Reader Rewards site, starting Sept. 10, there will be a trivia question related to magazine content. And each month, you can find a Bonus Code somewhere in the magazine that you can enter in the Reader Rewards contest for more points (hint: have you read our classified ads lately?).

Good luck!

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When life hands you lemons,are they safe to eat?

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news to use: NEWS ON THE GO

200 REASONS why columbus is a great place to RAISE A FAMILY

Slip into September with our list:

161. Buckeye Football Saturdays: They’re baaaaack!

162. Apple picking: Which also means apple cider, apple pies, bobbing for apples and lots more apple-oriented family fun.

163. Hocking Hills: Did you read about visiting this Central Ohio treasure in last month’s issue?

164. Ohio autumn weather: Admit it. Autumns around here make summer and winter bearable.

165. Oktoberfest: Yes, we know it’s in September. We’re just more efficient with celebrating our autumn months.

166. New Albany Classic: An epic event for an epic cause.

167. Delaware’s All-Horse Parade: More than 500 horses in one parade. It’s pretty darn cool (and we love cheering for the pooper scoopers).

168. The Somali community: Did you know Columbus is home to the second largest one in the U.S.?

169. Jack Hanna’s Fall Fest: Another fab event at our fabulous Zoo!

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171. Hayrides: Yet another true Central Ohio tradition (bring your own Zyrtec, though).

172. The Governors’ Cup: Will our Columbus Clippers be able to win three in a row?

173. Vintage Base Ball: Speaking of baseball, we host the Ohio Cup this month; it’s a huge tournament for vintage “base ball” teams. History + sports = very cool.

Columbus College of Art & 170. High-School Football Friday 174. Design: Their weekend art Nights: A true Central Ohio tradition.

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175. Ohio Historical Society: Cool setting, creative programming, great history.

176. The Greek Festival: Celebrating yet another of Central Ohio’s vibrant communities with great food, music and dancing.

177. Longaberger Baskets: How many other parts of the world have a basketshaped building? None.

And they celebrate their Heritage Days festival out in Frazeysburg this month, too.

178. Grove City’s Arts in the Alley: An awesome arts festival celebrating its 33rd year!

179. Columbus Blue Jackets: Hope springs eternal because we’re True Blue (Jackets) fans!

180. Franklin Park Conservatory’s Glass Pumpkin Patch: This promises to be amazing, just as FPC’s glassblowing facility always has been.

‘TIS ALWAYS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY Columbus arts educator, author and allaround inspiration Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld shares her wisdom about getting the whole family off to the right start this school season: Where, o, where did our summer go? Time zips by and before we can count to 10, autumn is upon us! We think of summer, sizzling as it was, as a time to relax more, get outdoors more, read those books we put off all year, catch outdoor picnics, festivals and concerts, enjoy the summer holiday festivities and try to have as much FUN as possible.

These are excellent lessons and experiences to put in our hearts and minds as we put ON our warmer sweaters and jackets. The time is ALWAYS right for fun times, needed sorely by grown-ups and ESPECIALLY by our children. We all TESSA BERG/COLUMBUS PARENT achieve and learn more effectively when we feel safe, relaxed and engaged in activities that delight and interest us. Don’t we? I fear that too many adults and children associate summer with light-hearted, play-full, free-spirited memorable moments and September reminds us to put those frivolous weeks behind us and settle down to REAL life — the return of stress. We need to start re-worrying in September — schools, tests, super-programmed kids, deadlines, benchmarks, homework. The list leaves me listless!

Can we make time in this new season upon us to treasure those few minutes of walking, talking together, listening to music we all love, reading a book together (not for an assignment, but for the joy of it), doing our exercises together so we keep strong, attending a park program where we look for owls or sing around a campfire? Can we KEEP simple, delightful fun times throughout these seasons that are so often accompanied by worry?

Worry is contagious and many of our children catch it from us. No one learns well in a climate of anxiety and stress.

So the words of wisdom for our new season are reminders of warm, happy, carefree, joyful, playful summer times. Make room in our packed calendars for daily doses of fun! Happy September! —MIMI BRODSKY CHENFELD

IT’S BACK : COLUMBUS PARENT’S WIN THE COVER CONTEST!

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Beginning Sept. 10, you will be able to submit a photo of food& FAMILY FUN your child to enter him or her in Columbus Parent’s most popuTHE LAST-MINUTE GIFT GUIDE lar contest — the annual Win the Cover contest.

SPOTLIGHT ON This year, we’ll accept one photo entry per child (no larger 154 than 2 MB in size) via our website, ColumbusParent.com. The photos submitted do not have to be taken by a professional (and, frankly, we prefer if they aren’t). Entries will be accepted from noon on Monday, Sept. 10 until noon on Monday, Sept. 24. Our staff will then select 20 finalists for the public to vote on from Oct. 122. The top five vote-getters will be announced on Oct. 24. The winner will be selected by Columbus Parent’s professional staff and photographed to appear on our December cover.

Stay tuned to our website, ColumbusParent.com, and our Facebook page (Columbus Parent Magazine) for more information!

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SEPTEMBER

Fall is almost here, and there’s an abundance of exciting things for families to do in and around Columbus. Here are some of our picks for September.

ADOPTION ON THE LAWN Mars Petcare US is holding its 5th annual event on Sunday, Sept. 9. It’s an animal extravaganza: More than a dozen area shelters will be there with pet resources. Plus, you’ll even have the opportunity to adopt a furry friend of your own. Admission is free, and they will also have free food, drinks and raffles throughout the afternoon. Join them from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Mars Petcare US, 5115 Fisher Rd., Columbus, 888-607-4798, mars.com

Bring your kids to decorate a FREE pumpkin!

This annual festival sure is a good excuse to have one of Schmidt’s famous cream puffs! Each year, Columbus celebrates German culture at Oktoberfest. Activities include arts and crafts, live bands, and even a National Cornhole Association contest. There also will be a free kids’ area, and plenty of German food from restaurants around the city. The 2012 fest will be held Sept. 28-30 at the Ohio Expo Center, and admission is free for all (plan on paying $8 for parking, though). Visit the website to learn about the festival times for each day.

Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, 614-444-5908, columbusoktoberfest.com

Stay and play awhile!

There will also be safety games, activity books and other give-aways, plus a reading corner. You might even win a Kohl’s gift card!

Sept. 7-9 Ohio Expo Center State Fairgrounds FREE advance tickets are available now at any Central Ohio Kroger location. Tickets at the box office will be $5 (12 & under free).

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Celebrate the local products from Ohio during a day at Easton Town Center. Join Ohio Proud, part of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, as they bring together vendors selling fresh produce and other fun, Ohio items. It takes place on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Easton Town Center, 1-800-467-7683, ohioproud.org

OKTOBERFEST

Your family won’t want to miss the new Pumpkin Patch brought to you

by Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s safety education program, K.I.S.S. Your Kids (Kohl’s Is Sold on Safety)!

During all three days of the Home & Garden Show and Holiday Fest presented by Rosati Windows, your children can pick out a free kid-sized pumpkin, decorate it and take it home!

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GREAT AMAZING RACE NEW ALBANY CLASSIC If you’ve ever watched the television show and wished you could partake, here’s your chance! The race series from Flying Colors Sports is making its way across the country and is stopping in Columbus on Sept. 23.

Teams of two (comprised of kids and adults) will solve clues and complete challenges at a special course set up at Highbanks Metro Park. Registration fees start at $40 a team, depending on when you sign up. The race begins at 2 p.m. Good luck!

Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, 513-518-0528, flyingcolorssports.info

Held at the Wexner residence in New Albany, the annual event raises money each year for The Center for Family Safety and Healing. It’s a day-long family fun day with food, carnival rides, games and more, beginning at 10 a.m. on Sept. 23. Kids will love the Tween Brands Concert (this year features Hot Chelle Rae and Conor Maynard), which starts at 11 a.m. Plus, there’s also the Grand Prix, which showcases some of the nations’ top equestrian riders. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are $20 for adults. Children 10 and under are free, but a ticket is still required.

The Wexner Residence, 4584 ReynoldsburgNew Albany Rd., New Albany, thenewalbanyclassic.com

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EASIER THAN IT

SOUNDS

BY JOE BLUNDO

Having owned houses for more than 30 years, let me assure you that I’ve made all kinds of home improvement mistakes.

I’ve put things on backwards, cut them too short, broken them before I even got them home. (Be careful what you tie to the roof of the car.)

I say this to establish my klutz credentials. And that’s why I’m qualified to tell you what’s not so hard when it

comes to projects around the house. If it’s easy for me, it should be a breeze for you.

The thing about houses is that they are expensive, which makes anything beyond changing a furnace filter seem like a daunting task because you are essentially tinkering with your financial well-being.

Let me uncomplicate the matter with this list of things that sound difficult but aren’t:

COMPOSTING I don’t know why people make such a big deal out of this. Vegetable matter decays. The smaller the bits, the faster it decays. If you wet it, that helps, too.

It’s a natural process that’s been going on for millions of years, long before gardening books came along to make it sound like the Manhattan Project.

You want complicated?

Try to stop compost from

happening. Now that would be a challenge.

HANGING CABINETS Building cabinets is difficult. I would never try it.

Hanging them? Not so hard.

Do a lot of measuring.

Use a level to make sure they’re going up straight.

Line up an extra pair of hands to help hold them in place. Use a drill powerful enough to drive long screws.

That’s about it.

REPLACING DOORKNOBS If it’s a standard door, if the holes are already in it and if you follow the directions, it’s hard to go wrong.

The locksets you buy at home-improvement centers

come with all manner of helpful templates and instructions.

But do use the templates.

Winging it is a sure-fire way to complicate an uncomplicated task.

REMOVING STUFF It’s surprisingly easy to take things apart in a house.

No wonder they stand up so poorly to tornadoes.

Windows? The trim hides all. Pull it off (carefully, if you want to reuse it) and you’ll quickly see there’s not that much holding a window in place.

A toilet? Unhook the water supply, drain it, unscrew two bolts and you can yank it right out of there.

Granted, you don’t want to start taking your house apart without some plans as to how you will put it back together.

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But removing stuff is an empowering sort of thing that I recommend.

If all this sounds great, just remember: There’s also a corresponding list of tasks that look simple but aren’t: caulking, cutting trim at a 45-degree angle, hanging wallpaper.

On any given project, half the tasks might be deceptively easy and the other half deceptively difficult. I guess that’s why I tend to leave things half done.

Joe Blundo’s column So to Speak appears in the Life section of The Columbus Dispatch.

Visit his blog at Dispatch.com

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news to use: MEDIA REVIEWS

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FOR KIDS From little kidspace® to camps and workshops, COSI has everything needed to encourage your child’s natural curiosity.

—ERIC VESCELIUS, YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARY ASSISTANT, DUBLIN BRANCH OF THE COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY

Our monthly, early childhood workshops are for children ages 6 months to 5 years and their favorite adult. Learn about upcoming workshops by visiting cosi.org/kids.

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25% offer good for early childhood workshops only. Workshop must take place on or before 12/31/12. To redeem workshop discount, call 614.228.2674 for reservations and use discount code PARADISE. Not valid toward purchase of Membership, upcharge experiences, movie-only tickets, or Family Friday Night. May not be combined with any other discounts, coupons, or special offers. Other restrictions may apply. Offer expires 12/31/12.

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LEGO® Castle Adventure Sept. 29, 2012 – Jan. 6, 2013

Find replicas of European castles, dragons and knights, a catapult you can use against a simulated castle wall and jousting just like in medieval times.

Contributing Sponsor Produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in cooperation with LEGO Systems, Inc. LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2012 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved.

cosi.org/kids 614.228.2674 333 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215 Stay connected:

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“PANTONE COLORS”

by Pantone, Inc. Pantone, Inc., a company that specializes in the classification and production of colors and color-based products, has created a surprisingly cute and accessible picture book for teaching colors to toddlers.

The right side of each page shows a color and an image to be associated with the color, while the left side shows different hues of that color. The drawings of yellow lions, pink piglets and brown bears will delight your toddler and aid them in the early phases of color recognition. FOR AGES 1 TO 3.

“SOUP FOR ONE”

by Ethan Long Who doesn’t love a bowl of tomato soup? In this picture book, a lizard’s bowl of soup attracts not one, not two, not three, but ten pesky flies and a very sneaky spider. The book features eye-catching illustrations, cute characters and a chance to build your child’s counting skills. Count the flies together, page by page, but keep an eye on that spider. I have a feeling he’s up to something.

FOR AGES 2 TO 4.

“GODDESS GIRLS: ARTEMIS THE BRAVE”

BY JOAN HOLUB & SUZANNE WILLIAMS Artemis seems to handle a bow, ancient monsters and Mount Olympus Academy with no sweat. But inside, she isn’t as fearless as she seems. When a new boy, Orion, arrives at her school she finds herself in uncharted territory. Can she find the bravery she needs to live up to her name? Holub and Williams do a great job incorporating intricacies of Greek mythology with themes that include magic, friendship and first love. FOR AGES 8 TO 11.

“DJANGO: WORLD’S GREATEST JAZZ GUITARIST”

by Bonnie Christensen Bonnie Christensen has composed a beautiful picture book about the life of jazz guitar legend Django Reinhardt. Those who aren’t familiar with Django need not worry: Christensen’s splendid storytelling and beautiful illustrations bring the musician’s life and times to life. Travel with Django through his first experiences with music, rise to prominence, the tragic fire that nearly claimed his life and his triumph as the world’s greatest guitarist with a nearly crippled left hand. The book also comes with a CD of Django’s work.

This is a great story to spark and inspire the little musicians and dreamers in your life. FOR AGES 5 TO 10.

FAMILY APPS HOOT is a monthly festival of films from around the world. Enjoy live music by the Shazzbots and stimulating activities for families including games, story readings, and more! All of this takes place at the Gateway Film Center on the final Saturday of each month. Best of all admission is free with a suggested donation of a canned good to benefit The Open Shelter.

“SPARROW ROAD�

by Sheila O’Connor A creepy house, a less-thanfriendly host and a group of strange artists was certainly not the way Raine O’Rourke wanted to spend her summer. When her mother begins helping with the housekeeping at the foreboding Sparrow Road Manor, she gets curious and delves into the mysteries of the surrounding area. While uncovering the mysteries of the house, she begins to uncover a big part of her past. Family, friends and forgiveness are stressed in this highly readable juvenile novel. FOR AGES 10 TO 13.

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“THE FINAL FOUR�

by Paul Volponi Basketball fans, rejoice! Paul Volponi has written a thrilling and highly authentic basketball novel. The story revolves around four main characters of different backgrounds who meet in a Final Four game. The story does a great job developing each character and his unique situation. The book also hits on a number of very relevant issues in today’s college basketball game: financial inequality for players, the role of the player in respect to the team and how a player’s life may actually affect his actions on the court. However, the best part of this novel is its authenticity. The usage of real college basketball teams, statistics and life-like, in-game action is sure to thrill any basketball junkie.

FOR TEENS.

FUNBRAIN.COM Who says learning can’t be fun? Funbrain.com is an educational site that offers more than 100 learning games, online books and activities for parents and kids together. There are addictive math games and reading games alongside other just-for-fun, kid-safe games. On top of that, best sellers like Jeff Kinney’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid� and Marissa Moss’ “Amelia Writes Again� are available for your child in a unique web-based format that brings the novels to life. —ERIC VESCELIUS

“WHO WAS STEVE JOBS?�

AND “MEET HECKERTY�

Books are wonderful to read on the iPad, and many times can even come alive on the device. We recently came across a pair of books worth buying for your child. “Who Was Steve Jobs?� ($4.99) is part of a series of biographies that also include tomes on Dr. Seuss, Paul Revere, Babe Ruth, Abraham Lincoln and Elvis Presley. These bios are aimed at children in grades 2-6. “Meet Heckerty� (99 cents) is a British creation featuring a 409-year-old, upside-downon-her-broomstick, green-faced witch. The character engages children, teaches them to recognize words and develop their vocabulary. “Who Was Steve Jobs?� is a straight-forward book. “Meet Heckerty� goes further with animation, games, puzzles and more.

“FISH WITH ATTITUDE�

There are a number of apps that put an interactive aquarium on your screen. “Fish with Attitude� (free) goes a step further, allowing you to breed fish that have captivating, fun personalities. The fish can be nerdy, nice, flirtatious, mean or “rockstar-esque,� to name just a few. By pairing up different fish, or buying baby fish, your child creates or adds unique personalities to their on-screen menagerie. The personable creatures that are created interact with one another, go on treasure hunts and play with toys. However, there are in-app purchases involved with all these activities which can take this free app and make it a bit pricey. The app does require an Internet connection to use. —PHIL PIKELNY

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BEAUTIFUL

BLING

FROM THE NECK UP CUPCAKE CAP

STATEMENT NECKLACE Treat a lucky litle lady to a beautiful Mud Pie necklace ($28). It’s a fun way to jazz up any outfit and each has different stones and charms. And hey, who are we kidding…these necklaces are perfect for the well-deserving Mom, too!

Available at Nicole’s for Children, 55 E. Olentangy St., Powell, 614-433-0503, nicolesforchildren.com

Put a cherry on top…of your head! This hat in the shape of a cupcake ($15) looks so good we could eat it. And best of all, it’s hand-made by the owner of the shop herself. Don’t forget to check out the matching cupcake purse.

Available at Blankets and Booties, 82 S. High St., Dublin, 614-889-6303, blanketsandbooties.com

OSU HAT Fall means football season, and what better way to celebrate than donning OSU gear?

Showcase your inner scarlet and gray with this youth Top of the World cap ($16.99).Whether you’re at a game or not, you’ll still feel that Buckeye pride.

Available at The Buckeye Corner, multiple locations, buckeyecorner.com

BEADY LITTLE BIBELOTS These dainty bead-andpaillette rings ($3) are just the accessory for when you (or the little fashionista in your life) don’t need to spend a lot but do need a little more beauty in your life. Imported

by New Hope, Pa., suppliers “Erik and Mike,” the rings (and other pieces of bead jewelry) are made by Indonesian women, who are guaranteed to have been paid fairlabor wages.

Available at the Columbus Museum of Art Store, 480 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-221-6801, columbusmuseum.org/visiting/shop

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You’ll be the envy of the science fair when you show up wearing a dinosaur necktie ($14.50)! The Orton Geological Museum on the main campus of The Ohio State University stocks velociraptors, triceratops, stegosaurus, brontosaurus and flying reptile species.

Available at the Orton Geological Museum, 155 S. Oval Mall, OSU Campus, 614-292-6896, geology.ohiostate.edu

CARRY ON BEATRIX BACKPACK Let Nigel the shark be the protector of the books, toys or even a lunch box that you stick inside the Beatrix New York backpack ($52). It’s got plenty of room inside — the backpack has multiple interior and exterior pockets. It’s recommended for kids ages 5 to 10.

Available at Petit Green, 1500 Polaris Parkway Ste. 1214, Polaris, 614-8400544, petitgreen.com

FRIENDSHIP REDUX Got a kid who’s looking to make her first million (pennies) from the manufacture of friendship bracelets?

Here’s a great way to get her started — Loopdedoo ($29.99).

This fascinating device wraps the thread and cranks out bracelets in record time.

Available at Toyville, 679 High St., Worthington, 614-8248187, On Facebook: Toyville

GEEK CHIC

CUPCAKE PURSE Use it as a coin purse or to stow a precious treasure…either way your goods will be safe and secure in the adorable hand-made cupcake purse ($12.50).

Available at Blankets and Booties, 82 S. High St., Dublin, 614-889-6303, blanketsandbooties.com

DUCT TAPE TOTE Let the little gals create their own purse!

This Duct Tape Tote by Alex ($17.99) contains six rolls of colorful duct tape and a pre-made bag, so imaginations can run wild as the ladies come up with designs. It’s a fun rainy-day activity that turns into something girls will be proud to carry around.

Available at Larson’s Toys and Games, 1617 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington, 614-486-7701, larsonstoys.com

FABULOUS FOOTWEAR

ISO A SOLMATE? Solmate socks ($21.50) are colorful, purposefully mismatched socks, made in Vermont from recycled cotton. Even better, each pair comes with a spare, so take that, sock-eating washing machine!

Available at Helen Winnemore Craft, 150 E. Kossuth St., German Village, 614-444-5850, helenwinnemores.com

CROCTASTIC BOOTS! The latest line from Crocs (our favorite comfy shoe) features cobbler plaid-lined boots ($47.99). The uppers feel like suede but they’re actually that famous “Croslite” material and the bottoms have additional rubber for better traction.

Available at Crocs stores, kiosks and selected retailers. Visit crocs.com to find the location nearest you.

BALLET FLATS Since these Bloch ballet flats ($83) are in a neutral color, they’ll easily pair with anything your little lady has in her closet. They have an elastic strap, so they will stay on even the most active feet. And a fun fact about Bloch: They began the company by making dance shoes.

Available at Petit Green, 1500 Polaris Parkway Ste. 1214, Polaris, 614-8400544, petitgreen.com

When your child needs urgent care, everything matters.

And what matters most is pediatric expertise. That’s why our Close To HomeSM Centers are staffed by medical professionals who have received additional training to care exclusively for children.

Here at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, everybody is a pediatric specialist.

We know when a simple fever could be more serious. We know how to fix a broken bone so it grows properly. We know the correct dosage of medications for children of all ages.

Every piece of equipment is also specialized. Why? Try fitting an adult-sized blood pressure cuff on the arm of a two-year-old. Or giving an injection to a five-year-old with an adult-sized needle.

Urgent care should be expert care.

So always call your child’s doctor first and remember we’re here when you need us. For directions, hours and location-specific information, visit NationwideChildrens.org/UrgentCare.

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The Art of the

CLOTHING MATTER STORY AND STYLING BY HEATHER WEEKLEY AND JANE HAWES • PHOTOS BY TESSA BERG

It’s true: We go to the Columbus Museum of Art to see the unique and beautiful art. But have you ever checked out the unique and beautiful kids floating through there — and especially in the family-friendly Center for Creativity?

Here, we get to the art of the clothing matter with lots of help from some pretty awesome Central Ohio kids and lots of inspiration from some pretty amazing Central Ohio shops!

MORGAN AGE: 2 FAVORITE COLOR: pink FAVORITE FOOD: strawberries FAVORITE TV SHOW: “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” CLOTHES FROM LOLALEIGH: Tea Mikko Floral bubble dress ($35), striped leggings ($22); 105 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, 740-654-7113, lolaleigh.com PHOTOGRAPHED IN: The hallway of the Center for Creativity. Morgan slept soundly in her stroller while her brother Peyton was photographed.

When it was Morgan’s turn to do her model thing, Peyton played in the Center’s Wonder Room and built seven wood-and-magnet animals.

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COOPER AGE: 2 FAVORITE COLOR: purple FAVORITE FOOD: McDonald’s pancakes

FAVORITE BOOK: “No, David!”

FAVORITE SPORT: “baseball ball”

CLOTHES FROM CREATE CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE: E. Land sweater ($67), E. Land pants ($38); 13 S. High St., Dublin, 614-764-7640, createatdublin.com PHOTOGRAPHED IN: The Sculpture Garden on the east side of the museum. It’s now home to two kid-magnet chess sets: The Alice in Wonderland character chess set is strictly for touching with your eyes, not your hands, but Cooper was more than welcome to play around with these chess pieces (and maybe someday he’ll learn the rules of the game!).

LEAH

AGE: 5 FAVORITE COLOR: pink FAVORITE FOOD: spaghetti FAVORITE TV SHOW: “Mike the Knight” FAVORITE BROTHER: Greg (aka GmanX5!)

CLOTHES FROM PETIT GREEN: Eliane Marina dress ($126, comes with unpictured tights), Eliane Lama sweater vest ($63); 1500 Polaris Parkway Ste. 1214, Polaris, 614840-0544, petitgreen.com PHOTOGRAPHED IN: Traditions Gallery. CMA spokeswoman Nancy Colvin said more photo shoots are done in this very traditional gallery filled with Old Masters oil paintings because “when you think ‘art museum,’ this is what you think.” Leah, already a photo fave with our friends at Easter Seals Central Ohio, had a blast striking her masterful poses here!

PEYTON

AGE: 4 FAVORITE COLOR: red FAVORITE FOOD: grapes FAVORITE TV SHOW: “Wild Kratts” FAVORITE GAME: dinosaur games CLOTHES FROM NICOLE’S FOR CHILDREN: Jean Bourget shirt ($83), Jean Bourget jeans ($87); 55 E. Olentangy St., Powell, 614-433-0503, nicolesforchildren.com PHOTOGRAPHED IN: For the cover, in the front lobby on the pillow pit that is occasionally available (but you have to be careful when laying on them because the insides squish around pretty easily); and here in the hallway of the Center for Creativity, which opened on Jan. 1, 2011. columbusparent.com | September 2012 |

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MAYA & KEIRA AGE: 7 (they’re twins, can’t you tell?)

FAVORITES MAYA’S: purple, spaghetti and the movie “Talespin”; and she loves to swim the butterfly on their Bexley Marlins swim team KEIRA’S: yellow, any kind of pasta and the movies “Little Mermaid” and “Star Wars”; and she prefers to swim the breaststroke CLOTHES FROM BELLES & BEAUX CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE: ON MAYA: Love U Lots Dance tunic ($48), Love U Lots leggings ($32); ON KEIRA: Love U Lots longsleeved shirt ($36), Love U Lots skirt ($42); 1249 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna, 614-473-2000, bellesandbeauxchildrensboutique.com PHOTOGRAPHED IN: The Wonder Room. Built with kid creativity in mind, this interactive arts room is unique because there are actual pieces of artwork incorporated into the space for kids to see, touch and/or imitate.

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MAYA AGE: 8 FAVORITE COLOR: anything neon (she brought her own light-up, neon sneakers to the shoot!)

FAVORITE FOOD: chocolate FAVORITE BOOK SERIES: The Underworld series by Tony Abbott FAVORITE SPORTS: basketball, soccer and gymnastics CLOTHES FROM LOLALEIGH: Tea Adorable Dots t-shirt dress ($35), skinny leggings ($22); 105 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, 740-654-7113, lolaleigh.com PHOTOGRAPHED IN: Derby Court.

Located in the center of the museum, this enclosed courtyard is anchored by glass artist Dale Chihuly’s “End of the Day” sculpture.

We learned from Colvin that whenever this piece is taken apart (by specially trained employees of Chihuly), it is never put back together the same way.

HUNTER AGE: 10 FAVORITE COLOR: green FAVORITE FOOD: guacamole FAVORITE MOVIE: “Clash of the Titans” FAVORITE SPORT: baseball (he plays pitcher and outfield) T-SHIRT FROM WHAT THE ROCK?!: Marvel Comics t-shirt ($20), his own jeans; 1194 N. High St., Short North, 614-294-9428, whattherock.com PHOTOGRAPHED IN: The Endeavor gallery. When we saw this now-permanent exhibit of glass art, we immediately said, “This is cool enough for the tween!” The glass “boats,” created by artist Lino Tagliapietra represent the Italian city of Venice during its Festival of Saints.

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School Uniforms:

DO THEY WORK?

BY NICOLE KRAFT Alison Moser Stewart can still recall the pressure and persecution that came from wearing the wrong styles of clothes as a kid. Well, at least according to some of her middle-school classmates in Upper Arlington, they were the wrong styles.

So when Stewart picked the Columbus Spanish Immersion Academy in Columbus City Schools for her own two sons, she was pleasantly surprised to learn Sheamus and Duncan would be wearing uniforms of pants and collared shirts in prescribed colors.

“The dress code is kind of nebulous within the district,” Stewart said. “With the uniform, it is cut and dry. There is nothing to distract from the learning process.”

Uniforms have long been part of religious and private schools, but in the mid-1980s they gained a foothold in public schools as administrators sought to eradicate bullying and improve academic performance. The subsequent drops in bullying incidents and improvements in learning have led even more schools to consider adopting uniform policies.

According to teachers and parents, uniforms can be a common-sense solution to the conflicts that arise between students and even within families. “Non-uniform” attire can magnify economic and social differences between students — like when Janie shows up with designer jeans while Sally comes in thrift-store denim.

And parents often will battle with their children over inappropriate wardrobes.

“My parents applaud the dress code,” said Julieta Dinkins, head of the Columbus Humanities, Arts and

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Technology Academy on Morse Road. “It makes life so much more workable for them. And it takes so much of the worry out of kids who may agonize how their clothes will be perceived by others.”

The shift to uniforms in all types of schools gained momentum in 1996 when President Bill Clinton, in his State of the Union address, said that public schools should be able to require students to wear uniforms to help improve safety and discipline. In October of that year, Ohio passed a law allowing schools to adopt mandatory uniform policies, and by the 1997-1998 school year, high schools in Ohio’s eight largest urban districts — Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo and Youngstown — had.

A 2006 study of these districts by Virginia Draa, now a retired professor of human ecology at Youngstown State University, found that in the schools where uniforms were adopted, attendance rates rose 3.5 percent, graduation rates rose 10.9 percent and expulsions dropped 0.6 per-

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PHOTO BY JOE MAIORANA

Sheamus Stewart, 11, and his eight-year-old brother Duncan (with their parents in the background) are dressed and ready for school. cent. While Draa did not attribute those changes directly to the uniform policies, she felt there was a significant influence.

“I really think it has to do with perception,” said Draa.

“It levels the playing field for kids so that they don’t have the distraction of making fun of each other.”

Following the publication of Draa’s research, both Cleveland and Toledo school districts adopted uniform requirements. There are currently 37 Columbus City schools with such policies.

Columbus City Schools’ regional executive director Darryl Sanders ushered in a uniform policy during his 2004-2008 tenure as principal of Eastmoor Academy.

Sanders said it was parents who made the move toward uniforms when the school changed its name from a “High School” to an

“The kids have embraced it. They see (uniforms) set them apart from all other schools. It makes them feel special, and they behave like it.”

DARRYL SANDERS, COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS’ REGIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR “Academy” in the mid-2000s.

Like Draa, Sanders said he felt the uniform policy significantly improved student conduct by “leveling the playing field” and it instilled greater pride in students.

“The conduct in the hallway and at assemblies is a lot more controlled,” Sanders said. “It’s like picture day; when kids dress up, we notice a behavior change.

“The kids have embraced it. They see (uniforms) set them apart from all other schools. It makes them feel special, and they behave like it.”

Not everyone, however, is convinced uniforms are the solution to a school’s behav-

ioral and academic issues.

The Groveport Madison Schools district first considered uniforms three years ago, but it wasn’t until 2012 that Groveport Madison High School principal Aric Thomas came before the school board seeking a uniform policy to address near-constant dresscode violations.

The board considered the request, but concluded that the data they reviewed did not support the need for a policy and there was no proof of a clear correlation between uniforms and improved academic performance and behavior, said Dee Copas, the district’s communications director.

The board ultimately tabled the proposal and will revisit it this year.

“They decided to make students better aware of the existing policies, and that seemed to help,” Copas said.

“In terms of support, we were split on parents, but students definitely didn’t want it.”

Stewart, however, said she quickly realized how much easier uniforms could make life for her — and her kids.

“The kids complain sometimes, but there isn’t any fighting over clothes in the mornings,” Stewart said, adding with a smile, “except if they have no clean underwear.”

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HIGH STYLE

on a Low Budget

BY DENISE TROWBRIDGE Are you like me — a mom trying to remain stylish post-children but without draining the college fund? Well, put away those macaroni-andcheese-stained yoga pants and check out this easy seven-step plan:

STEP 1: INVENTORY YOUR CLOSET. Sort through everything you own. Get rid of anything you haven’t worn in the last year, that doesn’t fit quite right, doesn’t make you look good or is beyond repair. Don’t keep clothes that aren’t “you” anymore. The No. 1 rule: Dress for who you are now, physically and emotionally. Sorting will show you what you do have so you don’t buy repeats. Then take your cast-offs to a consignment store to raise money for new duds!

STEP 2: RESEARCH. For inspiration, turn to resources like the following books that will help you develop personal style on a budget. My faves: “How to be a Budget Fashionista” by Kathryn Finney; “The One Hundred” by Nina Garcia; “Frumpy to Foxy in 15 minutes Flat” by Elycia Rubin; and “Wear This, Toss That” by Amy Goodman. Then...

STEP 3: SHOP THE SALES. You can find great duds for low prices if you’re patient and shop the sales at stores like Nordstrom, Old Navy and Macy’s (I’m addicted to their 70 percent off sale rack).

Wait for the items you love to hit the sale rack or search online for a store discount.

Don’t forget online sales at sites like bluefly.com. Combine sales with coupons, discounts and rebates for cosmetics and hair products, too.

STEP 4: DESIGNER CONSIGNMENT. We have great consignment and resale stores in Central Ohio. My faves: SohoFX in northwest Columbus, Second Chance Consignment Boutique in Grandview, Dress Code in Lancaster and Clothes Mentor (in Columbus and Westerville). Buy gently used pieces that otherwise might be out of your

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budget. Or stock up on basics and fun accessories for less. Even consignment stores have sales, so you may be able to snag an even better deal with a little planning.

STEP 5: THRIFT IT. Yes. You heard me. The thrift store. My pal Stephanie has this down to a science. She takes pages she’s torn from fashion magazines to a store with her, then sorts through the racks until she finds well-made pieces with similar cuts, colors and fabrics. I’ve seen her “make” a designer-looking outfit for $20. Many thrift stores also have special racks stuffed with labels like Bebe, Calvin Klein, DKNY and French Connection. You can save even more on a store’s monthly half-off day.

STEP 6: INVEST. I hate to use this word for anything other than mutual funds, but when it comes to shoes, undies and jeans (the absolutely necessary things we wear every day), it pays to buy quality, so invest (wisely) in a few highquality items.

STEP 7: TAKE CARE OF YOUR CLOTHES. Proper cleaning and mending make your best clothes look better and last longer.

Take the time to properly care for your clothes (find a tailor to replace broken zippers) and you will save even more money and time in the long run.

Denise Trowbridge is a self-professed money geek who writes about personal finance, banking and insurance for The Columbus Dispatch, bankrate.com and middlepathfinance.com.

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EXPERTS FROM NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ANSWER COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY Q: One of my daughter’s friends recently had her appendix removed. Her symptoms came on so quickly and she had to be rushed to the doctor. I had no idea appendicitis could happen so fast. What exactly is appendicitis, and do people really need their appendix removed if they have it?

A: The appendix is a small finger-like organ that is attached to the large intestine in the lower right side of the abdomen. When the opening to the appendix gets blocked, it swells and causes pain. This is appendicitis.

The appendix can be blocked by trapped debris such as stool or food, or it can be blocked from swollen lymph nodes if a person has an infection.

If the blockage at the opening to the appendix is not relieved, then the appendix continues to swell and can rupture. Appendicitis requires immediate medical attention because if the infected appendix isn’t removed, it can burst and spread bacteria and infection throughout the abdomen, leading to serious health problems. Surgeons will perform an appendectomy if the appendix needs to be removed.

The symptoms of appendicitis start with a mild fever and belly pain, and can be accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea or constipation. The belly pain usually worsens and often times moves to the lower right side of the abdomen. Infants and young children aren’t able to verbalize that the pain is in the belly, so abdominal bloating, fever and vomiting may be the only signs.

If you ever suspect that your child has appendicitis, call your doctor immediately and don’t give your child any pain medication or anything to eat or drink unless instructed to by the doctor. The earlier it’s caught, the easier it will be to treat.

Dr. Katherine Deans is a pediatric surgeon at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and a Principle Investigator at the Center for Innovation in Pediatric Practice at Nationwide Children’s.

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PACKING A HEALTHY LUNCH Many kids are back into the school routine by now. Between classes, sports, clubs and friends, it can be difficult to find the time to pack a healthy lunch. With some of these simple, quick tips, though, kids will be sure to load up on healthy calories.

Substitute. Instead of chips or desserts, swap these out for serving-size packages of vegetables or fruits. Carrots and apples are easy to find in a grocery store.

Pick whole grains. Sandwiches are a lunchtime classic. Try using whole-grain breads and lean protein meats such as turkey.

Avoid sugar-sweetened beverages. Cans of soda can contain hundreds of calories and loads of sugar. Opt for a bottle of water, small carton of milk or juices that are low in sugar.

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For Abigail Niehaus, 5th grade was a study in misery.

Bullied by another girl in her class, Niehaus also felt she couldn’t count on any adults for help.

“Adults sometimes don’t see the way kids treat each other as bullying,” Neihaus said, “but it is hurtful and affects them outside of school.”

Now a confident, 16-yearold Hilliard Darby High School junior, Niehaus said as a 5th grader she was passive and eager to be accepted — and a prime target for the girl who called her names, teased her and deliberately excluded her from the girl’s social circle. Niehaus became withdrawn and her academic performance suffered.

“It really impacts the child’s view of themselves, and their sense of self-worth declines,” said child therapist Susan Steinman, who consults with the Bexley school district. “That’s why it’s important to get a grip on this early, because it does have a deep and potentially long-lasting effect on development.”

Despite increased attention to anti-bullying programs in many schools, victims often feel the adults around them don’t take their problems seriously.

“When kids are interviewed about this, they don’t have a lot of confidence that adults know what is going on and can effectively help,” said Steinman. “Schools need to change that.”

Niehaus said, that, although her mother was supportive, her teachers were not. Eventually, with

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WHAT IF YOUR CHILD IS THE BULLY?

Most discussions about bullying focus on the victim. But what do you do if you find out your child is the bully?

Child therapist Susan Steinman suggests these strategies: * First, be open to the possibility that your child is capable of being a bully. This doesn’t mean your child is “bad,” but the behavior needs correcting. * Reinforce to your child that his or her actions affect others. * Model better behaviors in your own home. * Provide a clear message that bullying is not okay. “Don’t come down like a ton of bricks; for young children, this is all new,” Steinman said. “Provide clear guidance.” * Don’t be afraid to reach out for help from a school counselor or pediatrician.

RESOURCES BOOKS “The Bully, the Bullied and the Bystander” (2003), Barbara Coloroso “Schools Where Everyone Belongs” (2007), Stan Davis WEBSITES stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov stopbullyingnow.com the support of her friends, Niehaus stood up for herself.

“I had to change my demeanor, and I didn’t act so scared of her,” said Niehaus. “After that, it stopped.”

Awareness is key for parents. Watch for sudden changes in the children’s

behavior — reluctance to go to school or ride the bus, or changes in their social circle.

If the childern are unwilling to talk about the issue, they might open up to another adult.

“Tip off the pediatrician, or reach out to the youth minister or the clergy,” said

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Mark Real, president and CEO of kidsohio.org, a public-education advocacy organization. “Kids are sometimes more frank with adults other than their parents.”

If there is a problem, alert the teacher and principal, and work together to resolve it. Addressed quickly and responsibly, victims of bullying (and even their bullies) can learn and grow from the experience.

That was the case with Niehaus, who has created her own anti-bullying program, Create Peace. She now gives bullying-awareness presentations to elementaryschool students.

Niehaus said that parents should “be aware of the signs that your child is being bullied.

“Kids just need support,” she explained. “Parents shouldn’t be afraid to take that extra step.”

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TEEN-DATING VIOLENCE

BY HEATHER WEEKLEY Celeste LaCour-Belyn grew to love the young man her daughter Leigh dated throughout high school.

“He was very nice, someone that you wouldn’t have a problem letting your daughter be with,” said LaCour-Belyn. “I don’t know what made him snap.”

On Aug. 11, 2011, Leigh’s then ex-boyfriend shot and killed the 18-year-old New Albany girl in her own home.

Leigh fell victim to teen-dating violence, which Chrystal Alexander of the Ohio Family Violence Prevention Center (FVPC) defined as an unhealthy relationship that can last a lifetime.

“It’s anything that is demeaning and will lower the other person’s self-value,” explained Alexander, the FVPC’s program director. “A lot of times you’ll see it morph into physical violence…hitting, slapping, pinching. There are a lot of different things.”

Abuse isn’t always physical.

Other types include name calling, belittling accomplishments and even using technology. Since devices like cell phones make us accessible at all times, abuse can come in the form of constant contact, like incessant texting or 30 to 40 phone calls a day.

To teens, however, these signs of abuse aren’t always clear.

“Teens will confuse constant contact with ‘Wow, they must really love me and care about me,’” said Alexander. “But that’s really that person’s way of controlling them.”

LaCour-Belyn recalled that although Leigh and her boyfriend’s relationship was a little rocky, she didn’t realize just how rocky it had become until it was too late.

“He became controlling,” she said. “She didn’t see it, and neither did we. Any time you feel your daughter or son is being con-

HOW IT AFFECTS THE UNSUSPECTING

WHERE CAN YOU OR YOUR TEEN GO FOR HELP? Let your children know that it is okay to seek help if they fear they are in danger.

Contact these resources around central Ohio for help or more information: *Ohio Family Violence Prevention Center, ocjs.ohio.gov/family_vioYEARS lence.stm *The Center for Family Safety and Healing, nationwidechildrens.org/ccfa *The Mount Carmel Crime and Trauma Assistance Program, mountcarmelhealth.com/hospitalprograms/crime-and-trauma-assistance.html *Ohio Domestic Violence Network, odvn.org *Ohio Victim Witness Association, ovwa.org

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SOURCE: CHRYSTAL ALEXANDER, ZOHIO FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER

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Celeste LaCour-Belyn holds a photo of her daughter, Leigh. trolled, you need to talk to them.

Ask them what they like and don’t like about the person they are with. Then you work on it together.

It’s all about communication.”

Alexander shared that teens often are reluctant to share their relationship concerns with their parents for fear of being penalized for something beyond their control. In that case, it’s important they have another adult, like a guidance counselor or teacher, with whom they can also entrust the information.

“We need to be very careful that we’re showing a healthy example for our children about what relationships should be,” Alexander also advised. “I can’t emphasize enough the power of voice, and making sure they know they have a voice and that they can use it.”

Teens can use that voice to access resources like the FVPC and The Center for Family Safety and Healing. Even the State of Ohio is working to keep youth safer. In 2010, two Ohio laws were modified to include the topic of relationship

abuse, and both revisions were named for young Ohio girls who were killed by someone they had dated. The Shynerra Grant Law allows teenagers to obtain protection orders, and the Tina Croucher Act requires that school policies and curriculum address dating violence.

LaCour-Belyn has spent the last year making her mark, creating Leigh’s Legacy Foundation as a way to prevent dating violence through advocacy and outreach. Currently, the foundation has been working

under Strategies Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE), a local organization that deals with youth violence (find out how to donate to Leigh’s Legacy Foundation at saveforyouth.org). LaCour-Belyn spreads her message and her daughter’s story at various events and festivals. But she doesn’t want to stop there.

“I don’t want to stay only (at) a local level,” said LaCour-Belyn. “I want it to reach a higher level. I don’t want Leigh’s passing to go unnoticed.”

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news to use: THE GO-TO GUIDE

THE CENTER FOR FAMILY

Safety and Healing Every 10 minutes, somewhere in Ohio, a child is abused or neglected. Maybe you know a family where abuse is happening. Maybe that family is yours. Whatever the situation, help is available and it’s the kind of help that allows a child and, most importantly, the entire family to begin healing.

HOW AN ASSESSMENT HAPPENS: When abuse is suspected, a child and his or her family can be connected with the Center through a number of ways: • Families can call The Center directly and request an appointment. The Center conducts about six assessments per day, five days a week.

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The experts that Columbus Parent spoke with offered many insights into the problem of and solutions for family violence: FICTION: When a child is abused, he or she is automatically removed from the home.

FACT: The majority of children never have to be removed from the home.

Even when a member of that household is alleged to be the abuser, the child is rarely removed. The alleged abuser is more likely to be removed.

BY JANE HAWES

WHAT: The Center for Family Safety and Healing (TCFSH) was formed in 2011 through the merger of the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence and the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH). The Center houses a wide variety of resources for families under one roof.

The Center is probably best known for its Child Assessment Center (CAC): It helps families, medical professionals and lawenforcement personnel determine if a child has been physically, emotionally and/or sexually abused.

When abuse has occurred, the Center also is able to guide a family through treatment and provide recovery services.

FACT AND FICTION:

FICTION: If I don’t seek help for my child, no one else will.

FACT: The Center will see an increase in referrals in the weeks after children return to school. Teachers find out about abuse in the children’s homes and they are mandated by law to report it. Referrals also peak during spells of hot weather.

PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE CENTER FOR FAMILY SAFETY AND HEALING

Franklin County Children Services or by agencies in other cities, counties and even other states.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN ASSESSMENT: • The child and a caregiver arrive at the Center. There is a waiting area which looks a lot like a preschool room and is equipped with a chalkboard, toys, books, a rocking chair and child-sized furniture. The alleged abuser is not allowed to come with them.

• A team of experts is assembled. This team includes medical professionals, social workers and representatives from law enforcement and child-protective services. They are able to view some portions of the assessment via closed-circuit television.

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• The assessment takes about two hours. A social worker will meet with and interview the child.

A mental health counselor also meets with and interviews the caregiver who has brought the child to the Center. A pediatrician conducts a physical examination of the child. Following this exam, each child is given a brand-new stuffed animal (with the tags still on so the child knows it’s new).

• The team of experts meets immediately, reviews the findings and determines how to proceed if there is sufficient evidence to suggest that abuse has occurred. If there is, law enforcement will pursue its case against the abuser; child-protective services also will conduct its own investigation and help develop a

course of treatment.

WHERE: TCFSH is located at 655 E. Livingston Ave., on the campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Parking is available to the south of the building and is accessed by turning south down Wager Street from Livingston Avenue. By following this link, you can take an interactive, online tour of the Center: nationwidechildrens.org/ccfa-directions-and-tours.

HOW TO CONTACT: TCFSH’s main phone number is 614-722-8200.

You can directly call the Child Assessment Center to schedule an appointment at 614-722-3278.

The Center’s website address is nationwidechildrens.org/ccfa.

FICTION: The incidence of child sexual abuse is on the rise.

FACT: Many experts believe the incidence of sexual assault of children by adults is on the decline, but the incidence of child-on-child assault is on the rise. Some researchers point to highly sexualized imagery and content in mass media for this.

FICTION: A child can only be seen at the Center if they have insurance.

FACT: The Center will work with families to offset the costs of assessment. Treatment can be covered through a variety of sources, including private insurance, public grants and donations to the Center. No one in need will be turned away.

FICTION: Thanks to crime shows on television, caregivers sometimes come in with serious misconceptions about how a child will be examined or they examine a child’s genitals themselves for signs of sexual abuse.

FACT: Only medical professionals should conduct such exams. Also, a child will not be given general anesthesia before a medical exam.

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family fun: NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT Yutzy’s Farm Market Tique-Tock

PLAIN CITY STORY BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON • PHOTOS BY TIM JOHNSON

Plain City may be less than 30 miles from downtown Columbus but the quiet burg has a completely different vibe than most Central Ohio communities.

Many of the businesses are nestled among corn and soybean fields. Plain City has a thriving Mennonite community, as well as a business district anchored by a 110-year-old clock tower. Residents appreciate the town’s long history, which dates from 1818.

Plain City celebrates its roots with the Heritage Festival held each May. The event offers demonstrations of some Amish handcrafts and samples of Amish-style food, said Julie Weaver, president of the Uptown Plain City Organization.

Amish people lived in the community from the 1890s until the 1960s, she said.

Today’s residents like the area because of its great school system and small-town feel, said resident Abbey Martini.

“It’s close enough to Dublin and Columbus that you don’t feel like you’re missing out on anything but you still get to know your neighbors,” she said.

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Der Dutchman Restaurant. The restaurant, which serves Amish-style food, draws patrons from throughout Central Ohio. There’s even a four-seater buggy you can eat inside of in the dining room; it’s available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The restaurant also offers occasional buggy rides on Friday and Saturday evenings, depending on the weather.

For a lighter meal, head over to The Cheese House. In addition to selling deli meat and more than 50 varieties of cheese, the shop serves subs, panini sandwiches and ice cream. The store also has an interesting array of dry goods, including colorful sprinkles, Amish popcorn and scoopable candies. On the weekends, diners can enjoy homemade cinnamon rolls and pies.

Be sure and pop into The Corner Cupboard, a quaint

antique shop located in the same building. The shop has a fun mix of vintage housewares, local crafts and other odds and ends.

Another fun shopping experience is Yutzy’s Farm Market. The market sells produce from local farmers as well as fruits and vegetables from neighboring states. The store’s website lists what produce is currently for sale. The market also has a huge selection of bulk foods and deli goods.

Even kids will enjoy wandering the aisles looking at the spices, candies, baking supplies and various other dry goods. Don’t leave without sampling the homemade whoopee pie — a delicious dollop of marshmallow fluff between two chewy oatmeal cookies.

The market also features a pick-your-own strawberry patch and sells Ohio-made play equipment.

Children have their pick of fun places to play in Plain City.

Locals favor Pastime Park. The awesome green space offers camping, disc golf, a playground and is home to Plain City Aquatic Center. The outdoor facility features a zerodepth entry pool, a spray pad and water slide.

No drive through Plain City is complete without a look at the old Clock Tower, located at the corner of Chillicothe and Main streets. Tique-Tock, a store filled with interesting antiques and collectibles, sits at the tower’s base now.

The Plain City Public Library offers a variety of family

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1. THE CHEESE HOUSE 9870 U.S. Route 42 S. 614-873-4574 shopthecheesehouse.com

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2. THE CORNER CUPBOARD 9872 U.S. Highway 42 S. 614-873-5196

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8 3. DER DUTCHMAN RESTAURANT 445 S. Jefferson Route 42 614-873-3414 derdutchman.com 4. MAIN STREET TREASURES 150 West Main St. 614-873-7314 mainstreettreasuresonline.com

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5. PASTIME PARK 344 N. Chillicothe St. 614-873-3527 plain-city.com/parks/pastimepark

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programs. The children’s area has a puppet theatre stocked with lots of colorful puppets.

There are also fun interactive displays and plenty of cozy spots for reading.

Families will definitely want to check out a few other nearby businesses.

Main Street Treasures has a unique selection of gifts — everything from jewelry and collectibles to chocolates and handmade aprons. The shop also stocks some locally made items like felt school banners and wood crafts.

Wise Brothers Sporting Goods sells new and used sporting equipment. The ever-changing merchandise covers a wide variety of sports, including soccer, football and volleyball.

Sports fans also will want to visit Phoenix Bat Company, which crafts

6. PLAIN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 305 West Main St. 614-873-4912 plaincitylib.org 7. PHOENIX BAT COMPANY 7801 Corporate Blvd.

614-873-7776 phoenixbats.com 8. TIQUE-TOCK 101 S. Chillicothe St. 614-506-6541 tique-tock.com

Main Street Treasures wooden bats for major-league players and history buffs who play in oldschool leagues that follow the rules from the mid-nineteenth century.

Phoenix offers factory tours at 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 1:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. The cost is $10 and visitors receive a custom-engraved mini bat.

9. WISE BROTHERS SPORTING GOODS 151 W. Main St. 614-733-0025 wisebrotherssports.com

Phoenix Bat Company

10. YUTZY’S FARM MARKET 6010 Converse Huff Road 614-873-3815 yutzysfarmmarket.com

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family fun: SHOP SPOTLIGHT

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Charley Trudeau OWNER OF PHOENIX BAT COMPANY When the organizers of the Ohio Historical Society baseball team needed historic bats, they turned to player Charley Trudeau. They knew the woodworker who restored houses would have the equipment to make the replica wooden bats used in the historic league.

Before long, Trudeau was making bats for other teams and friends of friends. He decided in the late 1990s to make bats fulltime.

“Every time I’d make a few, more people wanted them,” he recalled. “I either needed to do bats or do houses. I decided to give bats a try.”

By 2000, he was approved to make wooden bats for Major League Baseball players.

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How long did it take the business to develop a national presence?

During the 1999 season, I started getting calls from a minor-league player in the (Milwaukee) Brewers system.

He hit well with the bat but it wasn’t major-league approved. During the off season, I contacted Major League Baseball and got approved for 2000.

What did it take to get that approval?

Primarily you have to prove that you can make a good bat and that you can consistently make a good bat.

What are some exciting things that have happened to you because of the company?

I’ve met all sorts of players over the years — some famous, some not. It’s been exciting to meet ’em. I got to participate in the 150th anniversary celebration of baseball.

How do your bats differ from others on the market?

In two ways. It has to do with quality. If you don’t use good wood, you’ve got a crummy bat. We’re very selective on the wood we use. Once you have the right wood, you have to have the right person and the right equipment to make the best bat.

A lot of baseball bats are made out of ash. Will the spread of emerald ash borer impact the industry?

That’s a scary proposition. I don’t have a crystal ball but it’s likely that ash will cease to be a commonly available wood, and we’ll have to find something else to make bats out of — not just bats, but furniture and all kinds of things.

How did you select the name of your business?

The idea that the phoenix regenerates itself every 100 years and we were bringing back 100-year-old bats.

—MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON

family fun: HANDS ON

Recycled

ROBOT PENCIL HOLDER

BY OLIVERA BRATICH

Keep your pencils in one place at home or in your school locker with this crafty recycled robot!

WHAT YOU NEED • One empty tin can, washed and dried thoroughly • Felt • Three bottle caps • One piece of pipe cleaner • Acrylic paint

• Two pop-can openers • Googly eyes • Two magnets (optional) • Hot-glue gun • Paint brush • Scissors

HOW YOU DO IT 1. ADULTS: Cut a two-inch strip of felt to the length of the circumference of the tin can. Use hot-glue gun to attach the felt to the top of the can and fold over the sharp edge.

2. Paint the can with the acrylic paint color of your choice.

3. Glue googly eyes to the inside of two of the bottle caps and glue onto the can as eyes.

4. Cut a two-inch piece of pipe cleaner and bend into a nose shape.

Attach with glue.

5. Glue the third bottle cap to the can as a mouth and glue a popcan opener to each side of the can as ears.

WHO THOUGHT THIS UP

6. Glue two magnets to the can to attach it to a locker or leave as is to place on a desktop.

OLIVERA BRATICH owns Wholly Craft, 3169 N. High St. The Clintonville shop features handmade goods from more than 100 crafters and artists, including clothing, jewelry, accessories, paper goods, home décor and more! Hours of operation: 1-8 p.m., weekdays except Tuesdays when they’re closed, 12 noon-7 p.m. Saturdays, 12 noon-5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, go to whollycraft.com or call 614-447-3445.

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family fun: EATING OUT WITH KIDS

Village Crêpe THE MOM SAYS

When Julia Catalfino of Pickerington’s Catalfino pizza fame told me I had to try Village Crêpe, a still relatively new breakfast/lunch and occasional dinner place in Olde Pickerington, I paid heed. Pizza people know food and, boy, was she right.

I recruited a small herd of hungry kids to join me at this spacious, airy bistro for lunch one day, and we devoured an assortment of five different types of crêpes and two custom-built omelets.

In my experience, whether making crêpes or eating crêpes made by others, so much can go wrong with what seems like such a simple dish: a batter of flour, eggs, milk, water, melted butter and salt cooked on a hot grill, then folded around either a sweet or savory (cheese, meat, veggies) filling. It takes balance of ingredients, batter thickness and grill heat. Plus it has to be served quickly while still hot.

Village Crêpe succeeded on all counts. I expected to love the sweet crêpes we tried, which had fillings like peach preserves, bananas and hazelnut spread, and chocolate, whipped cream cheese and cherries in a portwine sauce. I did. But the savory four-cheese crêpe was my favorite. It came filled with a mixture of ricotta,

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goat, Gruyere and Romano cheeses that was laced with tiny slices of sautéed garlic and onion. Even our most unadventurous eaters (who went for omelets as their main dish) tried a bite and liked it.

The prices also struck me as being very reasonable for a family meal (the four of us got out of there for about $45), plus if you frame crêpes as skinny pancakes, most kids are going to at least give them a try.

The service was exceptionally friendly, with the food arriving hot and straight from the grill even during a fairly busy lunch service. The women’s bathroom was really nice, beautifully decorated with a waisthigh dresser suitable for diaper changing.

Julia was absolutely right: This place is a find.

—JANE HAWES

THE KID SAYS

HOW’D THEY LIKE IT? FOOD:

GREAT!

GOOD.

MEH.

BOO.

SERVICE:

BATHROOM:

PHOTOS BY TIM JOHNSON

Clockwise from the top: Savory four-cheese crêpe; sweet banana hazelnut crêpe; and two-egg omelet

I had never eaten a crepe or omelet, so I thought I was definitely up for a new experience. It looked like a really nice café kind of a place. They were really nice there. Our waitress was very lively and she tried helping me figure out the meaning of the name “Quasimodo” (long story). She even asked the chef if he knew.

I ordered a two-egg omelet and it had ham, Gruyere cheese and mushrooms. It was heavenly, although I might replace mushrooms for something else in the future. Maybe celery.

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It also came with toast and jam.

Toast will be toast and jam will be jam, that’s all I can say, but yes, it was good.

My mother made me try a bunch of different kinds of crêpes, including some kind of chocolate crêpe, which I liked the most. I would agree with my mother’s statement that crêpes are like skinny pancakes.

The bathroom was really nice and sanitary, unlike some restaurant bathrooms.

I would go back and I think I would just get the omelet again.

—COLIN HAWES

VILLAGE CRÊPE 21 N. Center St., Pickerington 614-833-1111; villagecrepepickerington.com HOURS: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays and 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays COSTS: sweet crêpes ($3.50$6.25), savory crêpes ($4.40$7.20), breakfast entrees including omelets and frittata ($6.50-$8.30), lunch entrees including soups, salads and sandwiches ($3-$7.35)

FAVORITE BITE: MOM: savory fourcheese crêpe KID: two-egg omelet with ham, Gruyere cheese and mushrooms

FALL 2012 Coloring Contest — Sept. 1-30, 2012

YOU COULD WIN!

...when you K.I.S.S. Your Kids with Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Kohl’s Department Stores!

K.I.S.S. (Kohl’s Is Sold on Safety) is a seasonal safety program that features Coloring Contests and free Safety Activity Books.

The FALL Coloring Contest runs September 1-30, 2012.

Open to Children age 2 to 16.

HOW TO ENTER: 1. Color in the picture and neatly fill out the entry form. (Photocopies are fine!)

2. Take your picture/entry form to any central Ohio Kohl’s Department Store Customer Service Counter by September 30, 2012.

4. You will be given a participation ribbon and a free “Safety for All Seasons” Activity Book, while supplies last!

5. Entries will be judged during the month following the contest deadline. Prizes will be awarded to three entries from each store.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital will notify award-winners.

PRIZES: First: $25 Kohl’s Gift Card and a new Bike Helmet. Second: $10 Kohl’s Gift Card and a new Bike Helmet.

Third: $5 Kohl’s Gift Card and a new Bike Helmet.

HOW TO GET A FREE ACTIVITY BOOKLET WITHOUT ENTERING: Activity Books are free to anyone (regardless of entering) at Kohl’s Customer Service Counters throughout the year as well as at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close to Home Centers, while supplies last! Books can also be downloaded and printed from our webpage (see below).

FOR MORE: To play our safety video game.

“Play it Safe,” for more coloring pages, information about safety, this contest, to print the Activity Book, or to obtain an Activity Book in a foreign language translation, goto: www.NationwideChildrens.org/KISS or contact KISS@NationwideChildrens.org

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family fun: PARTIES

BRING THE FARM TO YOU

BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON • PHOTOS BY JEFFRY KONCZAL If Christa Hein learned one thing as education director at Stratford Ecological Center, it’s that parents are hungry for experiences that teach children about the food they eat.

Parents want their children to understand that animals are a source of food they consume and the fabrics that they touch every day, Hein said.

While working at the Delaware County organic farm and environmental-education center, Hein also encountered parents who wanted to find more ways to incorporate the center’s lessons in their families’ lives.

Earlier this year, Hein left Stratford and created Bring the Farm to You, a traveling menagerie that visits birthday parties and schools and teaches children about the animals they meet.

WHAT: Bring the Farm to You, a new business that allows children to pet and interact with chickens, goats and other farm animals while learning about the animal’s role as a food or fiber source. Hein brings temporary pens and cages and creates animal stations for children to visit.

The birthday child is the only one allowed to enter the pens but party guests have plenty of opportunity to pet and visit with the animals. Some animals can be petted over or through their pens. Others are lifted out and held by Hein while kids pet them.

WHERE: Your house or the school or park of your choosing. The space must be large enough to accommodate the temporary pens, which can be set up on grass, mulch or hard surfaces. Hein won’t take the animals indoors but would consider setting up in a garage. It also is necessary to have a source of water so Hein can fill her animals’ dishes.

If you host a farm party at a public park or facility, be sure that city or organization renting it to you is aware of your plans. Some facilities may have restrictions regarding entertainment options or require a larger deposit for entertainment of this kind.

WHY: The program gives children the chance to see, touch and hear farm animals. The interaction provides ample opportunities for Hein to share facts about the animals. Kids are eager to learn more about what the animals eat, where they live and how they spend their days.

Hein’s easy way with children creates a comfortable and fun atmosphere.

COST: Prices vary depending on what animals Hein brings. Hein does not limit

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the number of children who attend the party. Payment of a deposit is not required, but half the fee must be paid a week prior to the event and the second half is due on the day of the event. *Fun Farm Party, $297. Visit includes rabbits, chickens, ducks and turkeys. The package includes photo opportunities, a t-shirt for the birthday child and party invitations. *Fantastic Farm Party, $397. Visit includes angora goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens, ducks and turkeys. The package includes photo opportunities, a tshirt for the birthday child and party invitations. *Supreme Farm Party, $497. Visit includes angora goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens, ducks and turkeys. The package includes photo opportunities, a t-shirt for the birthday child, party invitations, farm decorations and farm-themed toys.

WHEN: Parties can be planned for any time Sunday through Saturday. Hein needs an hour to set up and take down the displays. Hein cleans up any animal waste before leaving.

WHAT YOU PROVIDE: Party venue, food, beverages, cake, place settings, tablecloths, goodie bags and thank-you notes.

TIPS: Since Hein does not limit the number of children attending the party, parents may want to consider hosting a joint party with a friend or neighbor to help defray the cost, or incorporating the animal visit into a larger family picnic or neighborhood event.

CONTACT: 614-560-5583, bringthefarmtoyou.com

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Bring the Farm to You visits Little Dreamers, Big Believers Preschool in the Short North.

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family fun: DAY TRIPPING

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ITINERARIES FOR CLEVELAND GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER • ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM

©www.positivelycleveland.com/Courtesy of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF CLEVELAND • CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Cleveland is one of those places where you could try to cram more than two destinations into a one-day visit, but I wouldn’t recommend it. Not if you all want to be on speaking terms for the drive home.

I recently sampled two itineraries over two days, basing each on finding two sites close to each other. You could visit both but, even better, if you’ve got a wide age range of kids (and two responsible adults), you could split up and max out on each place.

©www.positivelycleveland.com/ScottMeivogel

BY JANE HAWES

ITINERARY NO. 2: UNIVERSITY CIRCLE

ITINERARY NO. 1: THE HARBOR

ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM: Located next door and accessible from a harborfront walkway, but approaching the building from the front is worth the walk for the awe-inspiring view. The museum probably will appeal most to teens but I think, if you’re raising your

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GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER: Best for the grades 2-8 range, but teens might also enjoy this spacious, hands-on facility. There’s a heavy emphasis on geometry and physics with the two dozen or so interactive stations. It also houses a NASA-sponsored space-exploration center. As with COSI, there is a space for small children (ages 7 and younger) in their Funhouse.

601 Erieside Ave., 216-694-2000, glsc.org HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) COST: for general admission only, $14 adults, $12 youth (ages 2 to 12); youth (ages 18 and younger) admitted free on Tuesdays PARKING TIP: A covered parking garage on Erieside Avenue (next to Browns Stadium) costs $7 (with museum validation) and has an underground walkway into the museum. Parking in “Port of Cleveland” lots on the north and west sides of the stadium cost $5. You should probably avoid going during a Browns game.

kids right (i.e., to listen to your music), then just about any age will enjoy learning the stories behind the music they’ve heard at home. Oddly, I found the atmosphere here to be relaxing, especially compared to the science center.

1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., 216-781-7625, rockhall.org HOURS: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) and til 9 p.m. on Wednesdays COST: $22 adults, $13 youth ages 9 to 12, free for youth 8 and under with a paid adult admission, $17 seniors and military personnel (with ID)

If you’ve got a student in the earth-sciences phase of his or her education, a visit here is a must. The exhibits on earthquakes, volcanoes, gems, minerals, soils and glaciers are truly impressive. They’ve also got an excellent dinosaur hall and areas devoted to human history. The outdoor areas are microcosms of Ohio nature (but their tiny animal enclosures may sadden you as they did me).

1 Wade Oval Dr., 216-231-4600 or 800-317-9155,

cmnh.org HOURS: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and stays open until 10 p.m. on Wednesdays, 12 noon-5 p.m.

Sundays, closed on all major holidays COST: $10 adults (ages 19+), $8 youth (ages 7 through 18), $7 youth (3 to 6), free youth (2 and under) TIPS: A new exhibit on whales opens this October. Parking in their lot costs $2 per hour. The world-class Cleveland Museum of Art (clevelandart.org; closed Mondays) is a short walk across the oval from here, but they’re in the midst of a major renovation until the end of 2013 and, frankly, hiking through the rearranged galleries is arduous.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF CLEVELAND: While this place looks more like a large preschool than a museum,

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If you’re not packing your own meals or availing yourself of museum cafeterias (Great Lakes Science Center’s was the most kid-friendly and reasonable with kid meals priced $3.25-$5.50 and bigger combo meals running up to $8.25), here are two local family faves: • MELT BAR & GRILLED: a purveyor of gourmet grilled-cheese sandwiches and other family-friendly delectables. The west side location is closest to the harborfront at 14718 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-226-3699.

The east side location is closest to University Circle at 13463 Cedar Rd., University Heights, 216-965-0988. meltbarandgrilled.com • HAPPY DOG: hot dogs, veggie dogs, French fries, tater tots and an insane number of toppings. As long as you’re not taking the kids there at midnight, it’s family friendly. Opens at 11 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, at 4 p.m.

Mondays through Thursdays. 5801 Detroit Ave., Gordon Square District, Cleveland, 216-651-9474, happydogcleveland.com

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there’s something about their low-key, low-tech set-up that is very enjoyable. We visited here a lot when our kids were very young and they spent hours playing in the pint-sized grocery store, barn, house, bank and hospital. Bottom line: a parent could kick back, relax and just let the wee ones role play for hours (and it is geared toward the 7-and-under crowd).

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TIPS: Free parking is available in their own lot (accessible from both Euclid Avenue and Stearns Road). Their gift shop has a great assortment of snacks including juice boxes, Silkbrand soy drinks, raisins and other non-junky items. You can also bring your own food and picnic outside.

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This year, we’ll accept one photo entry per child (no larger than 2 MB in size) via our website, ColumbusParent.com. The photos submitted do not have to be taken by a professional (and, frankly, we prefer if they aren’t). Entries will be accepted from noon on Monday, Sept. 10 until noon on Monday, Sept. 24. Our staff will then select 20 finalists for the public to vote on from Oct. 1-22.

The top five vote-getters will be announced on Oct. 24. The winner will be selected by Columbus Parent’s professional staff and photographed to appear on our December cover.

Stay tuned to our website, ColumbusParent.com, and our Facebook page (Columbus Parent Magazine) for more information!

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OUT&ABOUT We’ve customized our daily calendar of events to highlight events that are FREE!

SATURDAY 1 Circleville Goodtime Quilters 19th Annual Quilt Show, Featured Master Quilter: Nancy Wilson. Hourly door prizes, raffle, demonstrations, vendors, food, little quilts, silent auction and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $5. Trinity Lutheran Church, 135 E. Mound Street, Circleville. 740-477-1545. goodtimequilters.org

homemade jellies, free range eggs, green beans, blueberries, baked goods and more. 8 a.m.-12 noon. Grove City Town Center.

614-875-9762. gcchamber.org

Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival, Two days of family fun mark the largest gathering of vintage base ball clubs in the country. More than 30 clubs from the Midwest and beyond will square off on fields around the Ohio HisColumbus Clippers vs. torical Center and Ohio Village to Louisville Bats, 7 p.m. $6-$20. celebrate base ball the way it was Huntington Park, 330 Huntington meant to be played. Bring a chair Park Lane, Arena District. 614or blanket. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults 462-5250. milb.com $10, Seniors $9, Children 6-12 $5.

Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Columbus Crew vs. Montreal Ave., North Side. 614-297-2300.

Impact, 7:30 p.m. $22-$46.

FREE! St. Michael Festival, 36th Columbus Crew Stadium, One Annual Festival includes fun for Black & Gold Blvd., North Side. the entire family. Live entertain614-447-2739. thecrew.com ment each night, food, rides, Greek Festival, This popular midway games including Kidend-of-the-summer event feadieland area, silent auction and tures traditional dancing, music charity garage sale. Adult games and authentic Greek fare includ- of chance, instant bingo, cash ing freshly baked baklava. Take a raffle and casino. Entertainment tour of the cathedral to learn and parking surrounding the how it was painstakingly decorat- Church is free. Support the food ed by hand. 11 a.m. Adults $5, pantry by bringing canned goods Seniors $4, Children under 12 and receive free game tokens (1 free. The Annunciation Greek token per can, up to 20 tokens Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High per family). 5-11 p.m. St. Michael Street, Short North. 614-224Catholic Church, 5750 N. High St., 9020. greekcathedral.com Worthington. 614-885-7814. saintmichael-cd.org Grove City Farmers’ Market, Some of the products this year Water: H20 = Life, An immerinclude sweet corn, tomatoes, sive look at our world’s most precious resource. Interactive elecucumbers, bison, beef, salsa,

end-of-the-summer event features traditional dancing, music and authentic Greek fare including freshly baked baklava. Take a tour of the cathedral to learn how it was painstakingly decorated by hand. 12 noon. Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children under 12 free. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High Street, Short North. 614-2249020. greekcathedral.com

ments of the exhibit tell us how water is used, how important it is and how to conserve it. MondaySaturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 12 noon-6 p.m. Additional admission fee required. General admission: Adults $14.75, Children 2-12 $9.75, Seniors $13.75.

COSI Columbus, 333 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-447-8894.

SUNDAY 2 Family Fun: Monarch Migration Day, Celebrate the monarch’s journey to Mexico with butterfly-themed crafts. Visit the Pollinators Garden to learn about native butterflies. Adopt and tag a monarch butterfly and release it to start its long journey to Mexico. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults $11, Seniors and students $9, Children $6, Children under 2 free. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad Street, East Side. 614-6458733.

The Great Scioto Duck Race, The fun begins with a Great Scioto 5K for grown-ups and a short run for kids. The Great Scioto Duck Race begins at noon.

Benefiting the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. 9 a.m. Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-3550819. greatsciotoduckrace.org Greek Festival, This popular

FREE! Math Plus Academy

Gahanna and Powell Open House, Discover how your child can thrive at Math Plus Academy!

Get your questions answered about each of our classes and camps and meet some of our amazing staff. 1-2:30 p.m. Math Plus Academy-Gahanna Location, 5346 N. Hamilton Road, Gahanna.

Math Plus Academy Powell Location, 9681 Sawmill Road, Powell.

614-792-6284. mathplusacademy.com

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LONGABERGER HERITAGE DAYS FALL FESTIVAL Friday, Sept. 7—One of Longaberger’s most anticipated events of the year, Heritage Days features baskets and so much more! Weave your own warm brown Heritage Days Basket. Let the kids can paint a piece of pottery, explore the Heritage Way, enjoy delicious fall festival food, live musical entertainment and of course enter to win prizes through games and giveaways. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Longaberger Homestead, 5563 Raiders Rd., Frazeysburg. 740-322-5588.

Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival, Two days of family fun mark the largest gathering of vintage base ball clubs in the country. More than 30 clubs from the Midwest and beyond will square off on fields around the Ohio Historical Center and Ohio Village to celebrate base ball the way it was meant to be played. Bring a chair or blanket. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children 6-12 $5.

Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., North Side. 614-297-2300.

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2012 FREE! St. Michael Festival, 36th

Annual Festival includes fun for the entire family. Live entertainment each night, food, rides, midway games including Kiddieland area, silent auction and charity garage sale. Adult games of chance, instant bingo, cash raffle and casino. Entertainment and parking surrounding the Church is free. Support the food pantry by bringing canned goods and receive free game tokens (1 token per can, up to 20 tokens per family). 5-11 p.m. St. Michael Catholic Church, 5750 N. High St., Worthington. 614-885-7814. saintmichael-cd.org Water: H20 = Life, An immersive look at our world’s most precious resource. Interactive elements of the exhibit tell us how water is used, how important it is and how to conserve it. MondaySaturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 12 noon-6 p.m. Additional admission fee required. General admission: Adults $14.75, Children 2-12 $9.75, Seniors $13.75. COSI Columbus, 333 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-447-8894.

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Water: H20 = Life, An immersive look at our world’s most precious resource. Interactive elements of the exhibit tell us how water is used, how important it is and how to conserve it. MondaySaturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 12 noon-6 p.m. Additional admission fee required. General admission: Adults $14.75, Children 2-12 $9.75, Seniors $13.75. COSI Columbus, 333 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-447-8894.

TUESDAY 4

view Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614486-2951.

FREE! Family Support Group,

For caregivers of children with special needs. ECRN+ Family Support Group is a monthly gathering held in an environment for families of special needs children to facilitate connections, share information and ideas. 6-8 p.m.

ECRN Office, 6555 Busch Blvd., Columbus. 614-543-9000 x215. ymcacolumbus.org/ECRN Kids Clothing & Toy Sale, Buy quality gently-used and new clothing, toys, baby equipment, games, books, coats, costumes & more at the Three Bags Full Hilliard Consignment Sale. No digging. No long lines. Clean, neat, organized and free parking and admission. 5-9 p.m. Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St., Hilliard. 614-3250063. threebagsfull.info

FREE! Preschool Story Time,

Ages 3-5. 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Grandview Heights Public Library, FRIDAY 7 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview.

FREE! First Friday Movies, How 614-486-2951. about catching a fun movie on the big screen at the Library?

FREE! Tales for Toddlers, Ages Bring your best buddy and a 18-36 months. 10:15-10:45 a.m. snack if you wish! Grades K-5. and 11-11:30 a.m. Grandview 3:15-5 p.m. Grandview Heights Heights Public Library, 1685 W. Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., First Ave., Grandview. 614-486Grandview. 614-486-2951.

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WEDNESDAY 5

Greek Festival, This popular end-of-the-summer event features traditional dancing, music and authentic Greek fare including freshly baked baklava. Take a tour of the cathedral to learn how it was painstakingly decorated by hand. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children under 12 free. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High Street, Short North. 614-2249020. greekcathedral.com

Author Visit: Zack Hample, Get baseballs from your favorite players. Zack Hample, author of “How to Snag Major League Baseballs,” will tell you how. 7-8:30 p.m. $10, kids 12 and under $5. Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington, 777 Evening St., Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar

Kids Clothing & Toy Sale, Buy quality gently-used and new clothing, toys, baby equipment, games, books, coats, costumes & more at the Three Bags Full Hilliard Consignment Sale. No digging. No long lines. Clean, neat, organized and free parking and admission. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St., Hilliard. 614-325-0063. threebagsfull.info

FREE! Family Story Time, Ages

FREE! Longaberger Heritage

2-5 years. 6:30-7 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-4862951.

Days Fall Festival, One of Longaberger’s most anticipated events of the year, Heritage Days features baskets and so much more! Weave your own warm brown Heritage Days Basket. Let the kids can paint a piece of pottery, explore the Heritage Way, enjoy delicious fall festival food,

FREE! Music & Movement, Ages

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arts at Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival, Central Ohio’s premier one-day blind-juried arts festival showcasing nearly 200 fine art and fine craft artists from all over the country in a free alfresco interactive art space. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Northam Park, 2070 Northam Rd., Upper Arlington.

614-583-5310. uaoh.net

2-5 years. 1-1:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-4862951.

THURSDAY 6

FREE! Upper Arlington Labor

FREE! Baby Games, Ages 0-18

Day Arts Festival, Celebrate the

months. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grand-

live musical entertainment and of course enter to win prizes through games and giveaways. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Longaberger Homestead, 5563 Raiders Rd., Frazeysburg. 740-322-5588.

FREE! Macedonian Festival,

Come join us celebrate our Macedonian heritage with live traditional music, dancing, ethnic food and drinks! Experience the culture of Macedonia and tour our cathedral. There will be games and a play area for children. Admission and parking are free 4 p.m. Macedonian Orthodox Cathedral, 400 S. Waggoner Rd, Reynoldsburg. 614-434-6223. macedonianchurch.org/columbus/index.php Multicultural Families Potluck & Discussion Group, This is a group for parents and children with diverse cultural backgrounds. We will meet at least once a month for potlucks, cultural festivals and playdates. The goals of the group are support, friendship and fun. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

First Unitarian Universalist, 93 W Weisheimer Rd, Clintonville. 614853-0039.

Olde Pickerington Village Petfest, Pet adoption and rescue groups and pet vendors selling clothes, treats, grooming, training and daycare. Bring your pet to participate in the Pet Parade at 7:15 p.m. 6-8:30 p.m. Olde Pickerington Village, West Columbus Street, Pickerington. 614-8333803. pickeringtonvillage.com

JANE’S MONTESSORI ACADEMY

CLASSES, CAMPS & ONGOING EVENTS FREE! Appalachian Strings: The Instruments, Their Makers, The Music, Curated by Thomas Queen, the exhibition will present an extensive collection of dulcimers, banjos, fiddles, guitars and mandolins, gathered from private and public collections across the United States.

Through Sept. 9. Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E. Main St., Lancaster. 740-681-1423.

Blooms & Butterflies, Experience the emergence of exotic butterflies and watch their release into the Franklin Park Conservatory’s Pacific Island Water Garden. Dozens of species from around the world take flight and feed on tropical blooms.

The Butterfly Emergence Center and hands-on activities interpreting the butterfly’s life cycle are featured.

Daily through Sept. 9. Extended hours on Wednesdays until 8 p.m.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. $6-$11 admission.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org Clay Time for Kids at Clayspace, Clayspace artists will present a new project every week that kids will love! We’ll make toad houses, piggy banks, masks, and more! Come inside and play with clay! Call to reserve a spot. Ages 7 and up. 1:303:30 p.m. $30. Clayspace, 831 S. Front St., Brewery District. 614-4498144. clayspace831.com FREE! Fairfield County Civil War 150 Alliance Passport Program for Fairfield County Students, In

this free hands-on program for students, participants complete activities related to the Civil War, have their “passports” stamped and earn prizes. Through the end of 2012.

Fairfield County, 740-654-5929. civilwarfairfieldcountyohio.org/cwp assport.php Farmers Markets will be held on Wednesdays in Dublin, Upper Arlington, Westerville and at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The Arena District, New Albany and Powell will hold them on Thursdays. Find fruit, veggies, treats, local food and other goods.

FREE! Hearing Screenings, Free Hearing Screenings provided as a courtesy of Huntington Bank. Must be at least 5 years of age. Call to schedule an appointment. 1-4 p.m.

Columbus Speech & Hearing Center, 510 E. North Broadway St., Clintonville. 614-261-5417. columbusspeech.org Musikgarten Fall Classes, Early Childhood Music and Movement Classes, with parental participation, for children up to age 5 at the Hilliard Community Music School.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning Sept. 11. 9:30 a.m.-1:40 p.m. $125-$195. Hilliard Community Music School, 4115 Main St., Hilliard.

614-620-4117. erinsmusicstudio.com/registration Puppy Preschool, Group classes are great for the average puppy.

They allow normal socialization with other dogs and people. They

are not, however, designed to be effective with the overly shy or aggressive puppy. Acme Canine’s Puppy Preschool is limited to 8 dogs and their owners. Multiple owners are encouraged to attend (after all, everyone in the home needs to be able to handle the puppy!) Humans age 8 and up are welcome; please leave small children at home, unless you have alternate adult supervision for them.

1-2 p.m. $25. Acme Canine, 1385 Franklin St., Lewis Center. 740-5481717. acmecanine.com Teen Time Fridays, Bring your ideas & your friends to Clayspace and be creative with clay. Clayspace artists are on hand to provide inspiration and instruction. We will have new ideas every week or help you with your original creations. A great way to start the weekend! Call to reserve a spot. 4-6 p.m. $35. Clayspace, 831 S. Front St., Brewery District. 614-449-8144. clayspace831.com FREE! Westgate’s Art in the Park, Every Sunday afternoon in September, Westgate Park will be hosting a family friendly, free event. Arts in the Park will feature Westgate artists and Westgate musicians.

There will be face painting and sugar skull workshops. Aaron Grover will be painting a mural that will depict 200 children playing in Westgate Park to commemorate the Columbus Bicentennial. 2-4 p.m.

Westgate Park, 455 S. Westgate Ave., West Side. 614-645-3300.

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golf instruction demo and Q & A with Gurbaaz Mann, Asian tour Baby Bargain Boutique, Buy or star and author of Mann and sell good usable maternity and Jesse Golf Development Program. children’s clothes, toys and furni- Free Putt-Putt golf, long drive ture for children ages 6 and demonstration by Mike Bauman; under. Parking is at the Everal six-time qualifier for the Remax Barn at Heritage Park with free World long drive championship shuttle service. 9 a.m.-12 noon. and inventor of the Ultimate Admission: a non-perishable food Swing Trainer. Join us at the item that will be donated to a dome for some fun and golf, all local food bank. Westerville Com- brought to you by Chuck Maymunity Center, 350 N Cleveland hew and Ultimate Golf. Four SeaAve, Westerville. 614-901-6503. sons Golf Center, 5000 E Broad St, westerville.org East Side. 614-306-3794.

Enkutatash - New American FREE! Festifair Arts and Crafts Celebration held on Ethiopian Festival, Celebrating its 31st year New Year, A fun-filled day of fes- in Union County with more than tivities, including “Taste of the 140 vendors on site. Come enjoy World” food sampling, auction of the food, entertainment and fun. cultural items, fashion show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Marysville Uptown dance exhibition, community District, 227 E. Fifth St., Marysville. resources, music, children’s area, 937-645-0247. facebook.com/fesvendors from our community tifair and more. $15, advance $10.

Kids Clothing & Toy Sale, Buy Whitehall Community Park, 402 quality gently-used and new N. Hamilton Rd., Whitehall. 614clothing, toys, baby equipment, 252-5362. ethiotss.org games, books, coats, costumes & Family Fun Day, Kids use fallen more at the Three Bags Full leaves and various recycled items Hilliard Consignment Sale. No to create fall leaf collages. 11 digging. No long lines. Clean, a.m.-2 p.m. Free with $6neat, organized and free parking $11admission. Franklin Park Con- & admission. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. servatory and Botanical Gardens, Franklin County Fairgrounds, 1777 E Broad Street, East Side.

4100 Columbia St., Hilliard. 614614-645-8733.

325-0063. threebagsfull.info fpconservatory.org FREE! Longaberger Heritage FREE! Family Fun Day at the Days Fall Festival, One of Golf Dome with Ultimate Golf, Longaberger’s most anticipated Free food from Panda Express, events of the year, Heritage Days

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Gahanna Moms Network A support group for stay-at-home moms in the 43230 zip code and/or Gahanna school district. Email gahannamoms @yahoo.com.

Mocha Moms of Greater Columbus, Ohio A national support group for mothers of color who have chosen not to work full-time, or who have chosen alternative, less-demanding career paths to allow them to devote more time to their families. Meets the second Wednesday of most months. Childcare available, but children are welcome to stay with their mothers. Visit mochamomsofcolumbus.org/ Mom2Mom For moms-to-be and moms with. Meets every fourth Monday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. (childcare provided) at Madison Christian Church, 3565 Bixby Rd., Groveport.

Contact 614-491-3232.

Mommies of Miracles A support group of mothers who have children of any age with complex medical issues, rare or undiagnosed conditions and/or developmental disabilities. Search “Mommies of Miracles” on Facebook and choose the first result.

MOMS Club of Clintonville A fun support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. Playgroups, field trips and monthly moms’ nights out.

Meetings are 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month (locations vary). For membership information visit clintonvillemomsclub.yolasite.com.

MOMS Club of Delaware A support group for stay-at-home moms with playgroups, field trips and monthly moms’ nights out. Meets at 10 a.m. the first Monday of every month. Email momsclubofdelaware@hotmail.com.

MOMS Club of Dublin Central Support group for stay-at-home moms. We plan weekly playgroups and activities, and a monthly moms’ night out. Meets at 9:45 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Vineyard Church, 5400 Avery Rd. Contact momsclubdublin_ central@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of Dublin SouthEast Meetings are the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Visit our website at momsclubofdublinse.webs.com or contact our Membership VP at momsclubofdublinse@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of DublinWest Meetings, mom and tot activities, play groups, parties and a moms’ night out. Email momsclubofdublinwest@gmail.com.

MOMS Club of Gahanna Support group for stay-at-home moms. Also

serves Blacklick and parts of New Albany. Contact Shannon at 614-7595097 or MOMSClubofGahanna@ gmail.com.

MOMS Club of Hilliard Northeast A support group for stay-at-home and part-time working moms. Playgroups, field trips and moms’ nights out. If interested in joining this group, please contact Teresa at tdterranova @columbus.rr.com.

MOMS Club of Hilliard-Northwest A support group for stay-at-home moms and moms working part time. A general business meeting with a speaker on a topic of relevance is held the first Monday of each month. For more information, email momsclubhilliardnorthwest@yahoo.com.

MOMS Club of Lewis Center Southeast A non-profit support group for stay-at-home moms. Actively seeking new members who live south of Orange Rd., east of S. Old State Rd., and north of Lazelle Rd. Contact Sherry at Moms_Club_Membership@yahoo.co m or go to http://momscluboflewiscenter.com MOMS Club of Pickerington North Support group for stay-at-home moms.

Serves Pickerington (North of Refugee Rd.), Reynoldsburg and Pataskala.

Email momclubpn@yahoo.com for more info.

MOMS Club of Powell Northeast One of three MOMS clubs serving Powell. Support group for stay at home moms and moms who work part time looking to connect with other moms.

Various activities for moms and kids.

For more information visit sites.google. com/site/momsclubpowellne.

MOMS Club of Sunbury A support group for stay-at-home moms. Meets for business the last Thursday of each month at Sunbury United Methodist Church. Contact MOMS Club of Sunbury at sunburymomsclub @yahoo.com, or call 740-936-7810.

MOMS Club of Worthington Support group for stay-at-home moms who want company during the daytime; activities include speakers, parties, playgroups and child-run service projects.

Meets third Monday of the month at Worthington Presbyterian Church.

Email join@worthingtonmoms.org for more information. moms2moms We meet one Thursday evening each month, September through May (except December) from 7-9:15 pm at Northwest Bible Church, 6639 Scioto Darby Road. For more

information, visit our website at nwbible.org/m2m or email nwb.moms2moms@gmail.com MOPS Pickerington Fellowship and support group open to all moms with young children; 9 to11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month; Peace United Methodist Church, 235 Diley Rd., Pickerington; 614-837-3732.

MOPS Upper Arlington Lutheran Church The group meets every first and third Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, 2300 Lytham Rd. The cost per meeting is $5 and childcare is $2 per child. Call 614-451-3736 or email mops@UALC.org.

Mothers of Multiples East Columbus Support group for mothers of multiples.

Meetings are at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1200 Waggoner Rd., Reynoldsburg. Email ECMom.org for membership information.

“My” Food-Allergy Support Group A group for parents of children dealing with life-threatening food allergies.

Monthly meetings, occasional nonfood family activities and a private email group for additional support, sharing of concerns, successes, coping strategies, resources and tools. Email Dena Friedel at dena@foodallergyaids.com.

New Moms’ Group An opportunity for new mothers and their babies to meet others and share information.

Meets from 1:30-2:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Elizabeth Blackwell Center, 3635 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus. Free.

614-566-4446.

Perinatal Outreach & Encouragement (POEM, Inc.) We are moms who have survived prenatal or postpartum depression (PPD) so we understand like no one else can. POEM is the Ohio Coordinator of Postpartum Support International (PSI), the leading authority on perinatal mental health. For more information call 614-315-8989 or poemonline.org.

Radiant Life Moms—Dublin Fellowship support group for moms with newborns through sixth grade. Meets 7p.m. the first Thursday of each month at Radiant Life Church. Third Thursday is moms’ night out. For more information call Lindsay at 614-571-2995.

Westerville Moms Group Support group for stay-at-home moms. We have play groups, craft days and a monthly moms’ night out. Contact westervillemomsgroup@yahoo.com

features baskets and so much more! Weave your own warm brown Heritage Days Basket. Let the kids can paint a piece of pottery, explore the Heritage Way, enjoy delicious fall festival food, live musical entertainment and of course enter to win prizes through games and giveaways. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Longaberger Homestead, 5563 Raiders Rd., Frazeysburg. 740-322-5588.

Join us as we celebrate Ohio agricultural companies. Enjoy a myriad of products from salsas, mustards to butter toffee confections.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Center, Easton. 614-416-7000.

Grades K-3. 11 a.m.-12 noon.

Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview.

614-486-2951.

FREE! Old Hilliardfest Art and

FREE! Downtown Powell Street

Street Fair, 27th annual Old Hilliardfest Street and Art Fair will have a car show, juried art festival with interactive arts for children and adults, kids area, sunflower FREE! Macedonian Festival, Come join us celebrate our Mace- contest, continuous live music, art demos, five performance donian heritage with live tradistages, tons of great food, art tional music, dancing, ethnic awards and sample swag bags. food and drinks! Experience the 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Old Hilliardfest Art culture of Macedonia and tour and Street Fair, Main St., Hilliard. our cathedral. There will be 1-888-980-2787. games and a play area for children. Admission and parking are oldhilliardfest.org free12 noon. Macedonian Ortho- FREE! Rock Mill Celebration, dox Cathedral, 400 S. Waggoner Witness the construction of Rock Rd, Reynoldsburg. 614-434-6223. Mill’s 26-foot all-wooden watermacedonianchurch.org/columwheel, explore the mill and expebus/index.php rience Fairfield County’s past Making Tracks for Celiacs - 3rd annual walk sponsored by Newark Celiac Support Group, Come to walk, run & have some gluten free fun. Activities will include gluten free cake walk, raffles and more. 8 a.m.-12 noon. $10, children 12 & under $5.

Cherry Valley Road at Reddington Rd., Newark. 740-814-2570. facebook.com/pages/Newark-CeliacSupportGroup/148866621827013 FREE! Ohio Proud Fall Festival,

with demonstrations and activities. Parking is available in the lot at Collins and Lithopolis roads with a continuous shuttle to the mill. 12 noon-5 p.m. Rock Mill and Rock Mill Covered Bridge, 1429 Rock Mill Place NW, Lancaster. 740-681-7249. historicalparks.org FREE! Story Stew: Big and Bad,

Listen to a story and brew up some fun and games at the Library. Space is limited, sign up in Youth Services Dept. or call.

SUNDAY 9 Market, A fun family shopping experience with over 125 vendors lining the streets of historic downtown Powell with antiques, collectibles, arts/crafts, handmades, home-based businesses, flowers/plants, produce, great edibles and much more! Rain or shine. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Historic Downtown Powell, 44 N. Liberty St., Powell. 614-396-3336. visitpowell.com

egory/join-us-for-ode-to-joy-abicentennial-celebration-september-8-9-2012 FREE! Rock Mill Celebration,

Witness the construction of Rock Mill’s 26-foot all-wooden waterwheel, explore the mill and experience Fairfield County’s past with demonstrations and activities. Parking is available in the lot at Collins and Lithopolis roads with a continuous shuttle to the mill. 12 noon-5 p.m. Rock Mill and Rock Mill Covered Bridge, 1429 Rock Mill Place NW, Lancaster. 740-681-7249. historicalparks.org

Do you have a child with ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anxiety or another brain disorder?

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Franklin County offers FREE classes for families, friends & caregivers struggling to cope with their loved one’s illness.

NAMI Basics is a 6-week course of education & support for parents or caregivers of a child under age 17 who has a mental illness.

Family-to-Family is a 12-week course for family members of an adult who has a mental illness.

Ongoing support groups for family members and consumers are also available. Visit www.namifc.org.

FREE! Seeds on the Go, It’s a

tough job making sure the earth always has an abundance of lush, green plants. What’s a tiny seed to do? We will learn how seeds get around as we walk through woods and fields. 2-4 p.m. Gallant Woods Preserve, 2151 Buttermilk Hill Rd., Delaware. 740524-8600, ext. 3. preservationparks.com

Family Fun Day, Celebrating opening day of “Sacrifice + Bliss: Aurora Robson,” kids create jewelry out of recycled materials.

Artist Eric Marlow demonstrates jewelry making at 1 p.m. 11 a.m.2 p.m. Free with $6-$11 admission. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad Street, East Side. 614-6458733. fpconservatory.org

MONDAY 10

FREE! Ode To Joy: Bicentennial

FREE! Mother-Daughter Book

Celebration in Schiller Park, Family events of a historical nature, including a pie-baking contest and scavenger hunt. 12 noon-4 p.m. Schiller Park, 1069 Jaeger St., German Village. 614228-7441. germanvillage.com/archives/cat-

Club, Girls in grades 4-6 and their mothers (or grandmothers) are invited to join us and talk books.

Selected title: “Mockingbird” by Katherine Erskine. 7-8 p.m. Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Road, Northwest Side. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org/calen-

Locations rotate throughout Franklin County each time classes are offered.

Call or email us today! 614-501-NAMI (6264) • mail@namifc.org

Pony Rides Sundays Noon - 4 pm

Riding Lessons for Children and Adults

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Learn about the home buying process and basic financial planning to improve your financial outcome.

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2-5 years. 1-1:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-4862951.

Music Together: by Bloom!

Mixed Ages (0-5 years), This mixed-age class provides a musical playground for children ages 0-5 and their caregiver to explore the beauty of music through chants, singing, playing instruments and moving to the music.

Perfect for siblings. Cost includes unlimited play for the child taking the class. Siblings for class are only $90 (includes unlimited play). Sibling playspace fee is $5.

9:30-10:15 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. $140 for 10 classes. Piccadilly, 2501 E. Main St., Bexley. 614725-0204.

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5TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENTS’ DAY Saturday, Sept. 15—The free all-ages festival offers live music from 36 bands on four stages, artists, crafters, dancers, street performers, restaurants, food trucks/carts, local independent businesses, beer trucks and a kids area. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Independents’ Day Festival, Gay Street & Pearl Alley, Downtown. thisisindependent.com

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Ciao Italia!, This class will include themed topics, recognizing famous Italian buildings or Bring a colored t-shirt and make landmarks and even trying Italian cool designs on it using bleach and random objects. Participants foods. Cost includes unlimited play for the child enrolled in must bring their own colored shirts. Grades 7-12. 3:30-4:30 p.m. class. Sibling cost for class is $90, Grandview Heights Public Library, Sibling cost to play in playspace during class is $5. 9:30-10 a.m.

1685 W. First Ave., Grandview.

FREE! Bleach It: T-Shirt Art,

$130 for 10 classes. Piccadilly, 2501 E. Main St., Bexley. 614-7250204.

Messy Art, The title just about says it all. Your little one will explore colors and textures all while making fabulous works of art. Cost includes unlimited play for the child in class. Sibling cost for class is $100 for 10 classes,

sibling cost to play in playspace during class is $5. 10:30-11 a.m. $150 for 10 classes. Piccadilly, 2501 E. Main St., Bexley. 614-7250204. FREE! Preschool Story Time, Ages 3-5. 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview.

614-486-2951.

FREE! Tales for Toddlers, Ages

18-36 months. 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-4862951.

THURSDAY 13

Baby and Toddler Kodaly (Music and Movement) This 30-minute music WEDNESDAY 12 Classes, and movement class is designed to foster all areas of development FREE! Bookworms Book Club, and is appropriate for children Ages 4-6 are invited to a book ages 6 weeks to 4 years of age. club just for pre-readers. Simply read the selected picture book in The Kodaly method uses the advance and come to each meet- voice to develop a sense of rhyme and language. Enjoy ing ready to talk, sing and have watching your baby develop fun. Selected title: “Too Many recognition of rhythmic awareToys” by David Shannon. 4:305:15 p.m. Northwest Library, 2280 ness, songs, rhymes and social skills. Registration for this class is Hard Road, Worthington. 614by appointment only. To sched807-2626. ule an appointment or for more worthingtonlibraries.org/caleninfo email: admin@suzukicolumdar bus.org 9:45-10:15 a.m. First class FREE! Child Check, ECRN + offers free; visit website for pricing info. free developmental screenings Suzuki Violin School of Columfor Children ages 1 month bus-Worthington, 4608 Indianola through 5 years. These screenAve. Suite K, Clintonville. 614ings are in the areas of gross 547-3477. suzukicolumbus.org motor, fine motor, speech and language, and personal/social FREE! Baby Games, Ages 0-18 skills. A hearing screening is also months. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandprovided and vision screenings view Heights Public Library, 1685 for children over 3 years. ECRN+ W. First Ave., Grandview. 614follows up with families who may 486-2951. need assistance in finding Information Please: Teaching resources in the community. 9:30 Children Healthy Eating a.m.-1:30 p.m. Liberty Township Habits, Featuring Dr. Ihuoma Powell YMCA, 7798 N. Liberty Rd., Eneli, medical director at the Powell. 614-543-9000.

Center for Healthy Weight and FREE! Family Story Time, Ages

2-5 years. 6:30-7 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-4862951.

Nutrition of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Do you want your children to eat healthier?

Looking to change your family’s lifestyle for the better? Join Dr.

Eneli for lunch and to learn ways to incorporate healthier eating into your kids’ diets. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $35. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., East Side.

614-355-0819. nationwidechildrens.org

“Out of this World” Family fun Coolest birthday parties in town!

Team parties • Corporate team-building Huge arcade Giant inflatables with jousting, boxing and more Multi-level laser tag right here in Columbus 7,000 square feet of laser tag fun

FREE! A Piece of Cupcake

Diaries Book Party, Kids in grades 4-6 are invited to a sweet celebration that’s all about Coco Simon’s Cupcake Diaries series.

Cupcakes provided. 7-8 p.m. Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar

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Enjoy fun nursery rhymes and traditional fairy tales during this special storytime. 10-10:30 a.m.

Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., Worthington. 614-8072626. worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar

SATURDAY 15 FREE! 5th Annual Indepen-

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MOOD DISORDER TREATMENT STUDY FOR CHILDREN OATS (Omega-3 and Therapy Study)

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required. Please visit our website for forms and more information.

11 a.m.- noon Free. Schiller Park Community Center, 1069 Jaeger St., 614-750-2198. kyaskrusade.org FREE! Monarch Magic, See our

living life-cycle of monarch butterflies, drop into the classroom for videos about monarchs, make a craft and learn how you can FREE! Angry Birds Party, The help these fragile beauties on game comes to life. See if you their perilous migration to Mexican build indestructible towers or co. We also will be tagging and knock them down. For grades Kreleasing monarchs for scientific 6. 2-3 p.m. Worthington Park purposes. 12 noon-4 p.m. Deer Library, 1389 Worthington Centre Haven Preserve, 4183 Liberty Rd., Drive, Worthington. 614-807Delaware. 740-524-8600. preser2626. vationparks.com worthingtonlibraries.org/calenOktoberfest, Uniquely intimate dar with its inside murals and a spaColumbus Mothers of Twins cious, grassy “Bier Garten” outConsignment Sale, Children’s side, this Oktoberfest feels like consignment sale: gently used being in a German village at a and new kids clothes from prefestival. Join us for traditional emie to preteen, toys, games, German food and drink, folk baby equipment, sporting equipdancers and German choruses. ment, maternity, bicycles. 8 a.m.Dance the evening away to the 12 noon. Veterans Memorial, 300 music of live bands. 4-11:30 p.m.

W. Broad St., Downtown. 614$5, children 12 and under free.

638-1451. cmotc.org Germania Singing & Sport Scty, FREE! Grove City’s Arts in the 543 S Front St, Brewery District.

Alley, Back for its 33rd year, the 614-461-8095. germaniacolumannual Arts in the Alley celebrabus.org tion brings creativity and fun to FREE! “Step Up With Kids” 5K/1 the Town Center. Visitors enjoy Mile Walk/Run, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. more than 100 artists and craft $25, children $15, under 5 free. vendors, musical performances Genoa Park , 303 W. Broad St., and a multitude of judged art Downtown. 614-268-2472. shows including for crafts, fine ciskids.org arts, quilts, youth and photograSaturday Story Stomp, Ages 2phy. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. GC Town 5 years. 11-11:30 a.m. Grandview Center Plaza, 4009 Broadway, Grove City. 614-277-3050. gccha- Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486mber.org 2951.

Kya’s Krusade Art Therapy Program, Kya’s Krusade, in part- FREE! Stories for Babies, Babies and their caregivers are invited nership with Columbus Recreation and Parks, provides 4-week for a special Saturday morning storytime. Older siblings are invitseries of Art Therapy classes ed to bring a doll or stuffed anithroughout the year to children with physical disabilities and one mal to be their “baby.” 11 a.m.-12 noon. Northwest Library, 2280 sibling, ages 4-18. The one hour Hard Road, Northwest Side. 614classes are taught by a licensed 807-2626.

Art Therapist. Art therapy uses worthingtonlibraries.org/calenthe creative process of art to facilitate each child’s self-expres- dar sion and personal, physical, Talk Like a Pirate Weekend, developmental and emotional Learn to talk the talk. Ask our growth. Pre-registration is pirate interpreters a question and

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they will give you all the historic information or just listen to them give accounts of the pirates from the 18th century. Self guided tour of the ship. Approximately 2 p.m. the pirates will storm the ship with lots of gun fire and cannons.

Regular ship admission. Santa Maria Ship Museum, 25 Marconi Blvd., Downtown. 614-645-8760.

SUNDAY 16 FREE! Constitution Week

Columbus Family Fun Fair, Constitution Week Columbus was founded in 2010 to assist educators and involve the community in the pursuit of a better understanding of our nation’s history, its Constitution and the importance of active citizenship.

By creating an atmosphere of family friendly fun, we hope to make history not only real and relevant, but also entertaining. 15 p.m. Amelita Mirolo Barn | Sunny 95 Park, 4395 Carriage Hill Lane, Upper Arlington. 614-4871197. cwcohio.org FREE! Grove City’s Arts in the

Alley, Back for its 33rd year, the annual Arts in the Alley celebration brings creativity and fun to the Town Center. Visitors enjoy more than 100 artists and craft vendors, musical performances and a multitude of judged art shows including for crafts, fine arts, quilts, youth and photography. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. GC Town Center Plaza, 4009 Broadway, Grove City. 614-277-3050. gcchamber.org FREE! Oktoberfest, Uniquely intimate with its inside murals and a spacious, grassy “Bier Garten” outside, this Oktoberfest feels like being in a German village at a festival. Join us for traditional German food and drink, folk dancers and German choruses. Dance the evening away to the music of live bands. 12 noon8:30 p.m. Germania Singing & Sport Scty, 543 S Front St, Brewery District. 614-461-8095. germaniacolumbus.org

Talk Like a Pirate Weekend, Learn to talk the talk. Ask our

pirate interpreters a question and they will give you all the historic information or just listen to them give accounts of the pirates from the 18th century. Self guided tour of the ship. Approximately 2 p.m. the pirates will storm the ship with lots of gun fire and cannons.

Regular ship admission. Santa Maria Ship Museum, 25 Marconi Blvd., Downtown. 614-645-8760.

MARBURN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Now Accepting New High School Students

MONDAY 17 FREE! Music & Movement, Ages

2-5 years. 1-1:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-4862951.

Join us for these informative high school events.

TUESDAY 18 FREE! Preschool Story Time,

Ages 3-5. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614486-2951.

FREE! Tales for Toddlers, Ages

18-36 months. 10:15-10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-4862951.

WEDNESDAY 19 Columbus Crew vs. Chivas USA, 7:30 p.m. $22-$46. Columbus Crew Stadium, One Black & Gold Blvd., North Side. 614-447-

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JACK HANNA’S FALL FEST Saturday, Sept. 22—Join Jungle Jack Hanna and his animal friends for a festival of the harvest season.

With special demonstrations including basket weaving and pumpkin carving, kid friendly entertainment and all your favorite seasonal treats this event offers something for everyone! 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $14, Seniors $10, Children 2-9 $9, Children under 2 free. Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell. 614-645-3550. columbuszoo.org

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THURSDAY 20

FREE! Family Story Time, Ages 2-5 years. 6:30-7 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-4862951.

FREE! Baby Games, Ages 0-18

months. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614486-2951.

FREE! Kids Clothing & Toy Con-

signment Sale, Over 300 families selling over 50,000 quality, gently-used and new infant, kids, teen & maternity items. Clothing, toys, books, bicycles, little tykes, play kitchens, shoes, coats, costumes, home decor, professional attire for moms, designer purses

“Coffee and Conversation with the Head of Marburn Academy High School” Find out for yourself how a Marburn education can make the difference for your ADHD high school student.

October 11 • 7:00 pm

“How A High School Designed Specifically For ADHD Students Can Make All The Difference” A Marburn Academy Free Community Parent Seminar

September 24 • 7:00 pm RSVP 614-433-0822 or bdavidson@marburnacademy.org

FREE COMMUNITY PARENT SEMINAR “When Children Struggle With Reading: Is It Dyslexia?”

September 11 • 7:00 pm RSVP • 614-433-0822 or bdavidson@marburnacademy.org

EARLY READING SCREENINGS For children aged 5-7

September 28 • 8:30-12:00 pm October 26 • 8:30-12:00 pm • Find out if your child is likely to experience difficulty learning to read, write or spell.

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FREE! Covered Bridge Blue-

grass Festival, Come enjoy restored covered bridges, dinner on the bridge, bluegrass music, pie baking contest, wine tasting, antiques and heritage artistry and community church service. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Pottersburg Bridge, Inskeep-Cratty Rd., North Lewisburg. 937-642-6279. coveredbridgefestival.com

India Festival, The annual India Festival celebrates the art, food, friends from The Grandview music and culture of India, and FRIDAY 21 Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council provides a place to embrace FREE! Covered Bridge Bluefor an autumn art project. Space diversity and learn more about grass Festival, Come enjoy is limited. Sign up in Youth Serthe people from India who call restored covered bridges, dinner vices Dept. or call beginning Sept.

Ohio their home. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. on the bridge, bluegrass music, 8. For grades K-3. 11 a.m.-12 $6; Children under five free. Vetpie baking contest, wine tasting, noon. Grandview Heights Public erans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St., antiques and heritage artistry and Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grand- Downtown. 614-804-5511 community church service. 10 view. 614-486-2951.

Jack Hanna’s Fall Fest, Join Juna.m.-7 p.m. Pottersburg Bridge, FREE! Climb into the “Magic gle Jack Hanna and his animal Inskeep-Cratty Rd., 937-642-6279.

Tree House”, Bring your imagifriends for a festival of the harvest coveredbridgefestival.com nation and get ready to go on a season. With special demonstraKids Clothing & Toy ConsignMagic Tree House adventure. For tions including basket weaving ment Sale, Over 300 families sell- grades K-3. 11 a.m.-12 noon. Old and pumpkin carving, kid friendly ing over 50,000 quality, gentlyWorthington Library, 820 High St., entertainment and all your used and new infant, kids, teen & Worthington. 614-807-2626. wor- favorite seasonal treats this event thingtonlibraries.org/calendar maternity items. Clothing, toys, offers something for everyone! 9 FREE! Autumn Art, Join our

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each child’s self-expression and personal, physical, developmental and emotional growth. Pre-registration is required. Please visit our website for forms and more information. 11 a.m.-12 noon. Schiller Park Community Center , 1069 Jaeger St., 614-750-2198. kyaskrusade.org Parent Workshop: Preparing for Baby, Expecting parents will learn the ins and outs of how to prepare for the new life they bring home and the new life they will come home to. 9-11 a.m. $10 per person/$15 per couple. Hilliard Rec Center, 3800 Veterans Memorial Drive, Hilliard. 614-519-9331. parentworkshops.blogspot.com

FREE! Kya’s Krusade Art Thera-

py Program, Kya’s Krusade, in partnership with Columbus Recreation and Parks, provides 4-week series of Art Therapy classes throughout the year to children with physical disabilities and one sibling, ages 4-18. The one hour classes are taught by a licensed Art Therapist. Art therapy uses the creative process of art to facilitate

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All-Class Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show and Mayor’s Community Party, This year YAS is teaming up with the City of Grandview Heights and the Mayor’s Community Party to present a family fun day for the entire community.

Live entertainment, D.J., inflatables and other activities for children, corn-hole tournament, raffles, art auction, food vendors as well as the YAS All-Class Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show!

12:30-5 p.m. $10 per car show registrant. Wyman Woods Park, Goodale Blvd & Grandview Avenue, Grandview. 614-2589927. yasohio.org/Car_and_Motorcycle_Show.html

Family Fun, Kids make their own recycled pocket sketchbooks. 3-5 p.m. Free with $6-$11admission.

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad Street, East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org

General admission after 5 p.m. includes all of COSI’s permanent exhibitions, plus see a film on COSI’s Giant Screen. 5-9 p.m. $9.95. COSI Columbus, 333 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-2282674. cosi.org

FREE! Family Story Time, Ages

OhioHealth 4th Friday: School Daze , From blue pools to yellow buses: Summer is over and school is back in session. Westerville celebrates this change with food, music and family fun during OhioHealth 4th Friday: School Daze. This event features live entertainment, street vendors, and extended shopping hours in the Historic Uptown District and children’s activities. 6-9 p.m. Historic Uptown Westerville, S.R. 3 and College Ave., Westerville.

614-794-0401. visitwesterville.org

2-5 years. 6:30-7 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-4862951.

THURSDAY 27 FREE! Baby Games, Ages 0-18

months. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614486-2951.

FRIDAY 2 FREE! 47th Annual Oktoberfest,

Two stages, dance floors for polkas as well as more contemporary musical offerings, and arts and crafts exhibitions. Along with all the great food, beer, shopping and strolling accordions, there will be a multitude of entertainment options and activities. 5 p.m. Parking $8. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., North Side.

614-444-5908. columbusoktoberfest.com

SATURDAY 29 FREE! 47th Annual Oktoberfest,

Two stages, dance floors for polkas as well as more contemMONDAY 24 porary musical offerings, and arts and crafts exhibitions. Along with Columbus Blue Jackets vs. all the great food, beer, shopping Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m. and strolling accordions, there $15. Nationwide Arena, 200 W will be a multitude of entertainNationwide Blvd, Arena District. ment options and activities.

800-NHL-COLS. Noon. Parking $8. Ohio Expo CenFREE! Music & Movement, Ages ter, 717 E. 17th Ave., North Side.

2-5 years. 1-1:30 p.m. Grandview 614-444-5908. columbusoktoberColumbus Food Truck and Cart Heights Public Library, 1685 W. fest.com Fest, The Food Truck & Cart Fest First Ave., Grandview. 614-486is back for an encore!

Over 50 CAPA presents Ballet Hispani2951. food trucks and carts, vendors, co, From its grassroots origins as and live music return. 12 noon-10 a dance school and communityp.m. Columbus Commons, 160 S. based performing arts troupe, TUESDAY 25 High St., Downtown. 614-645Ballet Hispanico has grown into a FREE! Preschool Story Time, 5133. world class institution. The ComAges 3-5. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandpany performs a diverse repertory Evening Stroll, As the sun FREE! view Heights Public Library, 1685 by the foremost choreographers sinks below the horizon, we’ll W. First Ave., Grandview. 614of our time as well as emerging view the meadows ablaze in yel486-2951. artists. The works fuse Latin low, hear the crickets’ serenade, FREE! Tales for Toddlers, Ages dance with classical and contemand look and listen for such 18-36 months. 10:15-10:45 a.m. night-time creatures as owls and porary techniques to create a and 11-11:30 a.m. Grandview new style of concert dance in coyotes. All the while, we’ll be Heights Public Library, 1685 W. which theatricality and passion saying good-bye to summer.

First Ave., Grandview. 614-486propel every move. 8 p.m.

Ages 5 and up. 7-9 p.m. Blues 2951. $19.50-$34. Capitol Theatre, 77 S. Creek Preserve, 9627 Fontanelle WEDNESDAY 26 Road, Delaware. 740-524-8600, High St., Downtown. 614-4690939. capa.com Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Car- ext. 3. preservationparks.com olina Hurricanes, 7 p.m. $15.

Family Friday Night, COSI offers Columbus Crew vs. PhiladelNationwide Arena, 200 W Nation- extended hours and price phia Union, 7:30 p.m. $22-$46. wide Blvd, Arena District. 800reduced admission to families so Columbus Crew Stadium, One NHL-COLS. you can visit, learn, and play late! Black & Gold Blvd., North Side.

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Registration required by Sept. 15.

2-4 p.m. Riffe Gallery, 77 S High St, Gahanna. 614-644-9624. oac.ohio.gov/events/ViewPublicEvent.asp?ID=320

September 28-30, 2012 Ohio Expo Center / Ohio State Fairgrounds

Fun for the whole family!

The Columbus Oktoberfest has been serving up smiles for more than 46 years. Something for everyone – even kids! Come join us for bountiful beers, tasty food, lively music, and arts and crafts vendors. It’s a great time that celebrates “the spirit of enjoying life” like none other.

Free Admission!

100,000 sq. ft. of covered space (Rain or shine, we’ll still be having fun!)

Delta Dental Kinderplatz (A free, fun, safe area for kids to play)

Giant Eagle Marktplatz (Dozens of arts and crafts vendors)

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Riverfront Amphitheater In Genoa Park (On Washington Boulevard just east of COSI)

The incredible display of more than 30 blazing fires burning just above the surface of the Scioto River makes WaterFire a one-of-a-kind experience.

About Ladies of Longford (Friday, Sept. 7) Singer-songwriter Hilda Doyle has been an icon in Ohio’s acoustic music scene for more than 30 years. Defying any easy pigeonhole, her background is varied and rich - encompassing all music that lends itself to her unique acoustic style. Whether she’s flat-picking a Celtic tune on banjo, playing a haunting ballad on mandolin, swinging a hot jazz number, or doing superhuman six-string adaptations of reeling fiddle tunes, she’s mesmerizing.

Spending the last few years delving into Celtic music, 2001 marked the debut of her band Ladies of Longford with daughters Heather Fraser and Stephanie Doyle. Featuring guest artists Molly Pauken (bass & percussion) and Liz Blickenstaff (fiddle), Ladies of Longford rock the central Ohio Celtic music scene to rave reviews.

About the Riverfront Arts Festival (Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29) The Riverfront Art Festival began seven years ago and has maintained residence along the banks of the Scioto River at Genoa Park. Since its inception the festival has drawn 15,000 Central Ohio residents to the riverfront each Fall to exhibit and purchase handmade artwork of various mediums and designs.

The Riverfront Arts Festival is a weekend-long celebration of the arts, featuring more than 100 local and national artists, music and food. WaterFire will be presenting its mesmerizing fire display and outstanding musical groups in conjunction with the festival on both Friday and Saturday nights.

Presenting Sponsors

2012 WATERFIRE SCHEDULE Friday, September 7 Ladies of Longford Friday, September 28 In conjunction with the Riverfront Arts Festival Saturday, September 29 In conjunction with the Riverfront Arts Festival

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For more details and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.waterfirecolumbus.com

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Courage, Conquer & Cure Children’s Race, The 5K Run, Walk and Children’s Run will travel over the Bergstresser/Dietz Bridge, the last remaining covered bridge in Franklin County. Race as an individual or form a team. All proceeds benefit The Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at The Ohio State James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. 8 a.m.-12 noon. $6. High Street and Columbus Street, Canal Winchester. 740215-3451.

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thru 9/24; $30 day of event. Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Dr., Downtown. 614-279-1700. FightForAirColumbus.org Glass Pumpkin Patch, Stroll through a “patch” of hundreds of colorful blown glass pumpkins created by central Ohio artists and available for purchase through Botanica Gift Shop. Watch live glassblowing demonstrations, or make your own glass pumpkin ($50, walk-in as time permits) with the help of an instructor. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., East Side.

614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org

HOOT Family Film Series, Join us for family-friendly activities followed by a collection of children’s short films and live music from The Shazzbots! The mission of HOOT is to present a monthly festival of films, music, and activities designed for Central Ohio families FREE! Digital Nature Scavenger and children on the final Saturday Hunt, You’ll need your digital of each month. All presentations camera or smart phone, and the in HOOT are “G” rated and admisalphabet will be your guide as you sion is free with a suggested find 26 natural items from A to Z donation of a canned good to along the nature trail. Prizes benefit The Open Shelter. 10 a.m.awarded in several categories.

12 noon. Free with suggested Register by Sept. 22. 6-8:30 p.m. canned good donation. The GateGallant Woods Preserve, 2151 way Film Center, 1550 N. High St., Buttermilk Hill Rd., Delaware. 740- Campus. 614-247-4969. gateway524-8600, ext. 3. preservationfilmcenter.com parks.com FREE! Kya’s Krusade Art TheraFREE! Fall Fun Day, Celebrate the py Program, Kya’s Krusade, in season by telling a story, creating partnership with Columbus Recrea masterpiece and sharing some ation and Parks, provides 4-week rhyme-time during this drop-in series of Art Therapy classes family event. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wor- throughout the year to children thington Park Library, 1389 Worwith physical disabilities and one thington Centre Drive, Worthing- sibling, ages 4-18. The one hour ton. 614-807-2626. worthingtonli- classes are taught by a licensed braries.org/calendar Art Therapist. Art therapy uses the creative process of art to facilitate Fight for Air Race/Walk, The each child’s self-expression and 2012 Columbus Fight for Air personal, physical, developmental Run/Walk is a timed 5K run and and emotional growth. Pre-regis5K or 1 Mile Walk to raise awareness and resources for the Ameri- tration is required. Please visit our website for forms and more inforcan Lung Association’s fight mation. 11 a.m.-12 noon. Schiller against lung disease. This downPark Community Center, 1069 town Columbus route will take Runners and Walkers from Bicen- Jaeger St., 614-750-2198. kyaskrusade.org tennial Park along the beautiful Scioto Mile to Audubon Park and back. Walkers will be released immediately after runners. 8 a.m.12 noon. $20 before 7/31; $25

LEGO Castle Adventure, Medieval times come alive LEGO style. This fun exhibition lets you image and build castles using

LEGO bricks. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday noon-6 p.m.

Adults $16.95. Seniors $15.95.

Children 2-12 $11.95. COSI Columbus, 333 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-228-2674.

SUNDAY 30 FREE! 47th Annual Oktoberfest,

Two stages, dance floors for polkas as well as more contemporary musical offerings, and arts and crafts exhibitions. Along with all the great food, beer, shopping and strolling accordions, there will be a multitude of entertainment options and activities. 12 noon-8 p.m. Parking $8. Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., North Side.

614-444-5908. columbusoktoberfest.com Cat Caper 5K, The Cat Caper 5K is a run/walk benefiting the cats at Cat Welfare Association. The event includes the 5K, two kids’ races, a raffle, vendors and a pancake breakfast. 7 a.m.-12 noon. $25 through 9/16; $30 from 9/17 through 9/29; $35 on 9/30. Kids’ races $5. Clintonville - OCALI, 470 Glenmont Avenue, Clintonville.

614-299-0315. catcaper.org Glass Pumpkin Patch, Stroll through a “patch” of hundreds of colorful blown glass pumpkins created by central Ohio artists and available for purchase through Botanica Gift Shop. Watch live glassblowing demonstrations, or make your own glass pumpkin ($50, walk-in as time permits) with the help of an instructor. 12 noon-5 p.m. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St., East Side.

614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org LEGO Castle Adventure, Medieval times come alive LEGO style. This fun exhibition lets you image and build castles using LEGO bricks. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday noon-6 p.m.

Adults $16.95. Seniors $15.95.

Children 2-12 $11.95. COSI Columbus, 333 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-228-2674.

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