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…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 fun Safety Activity Booklets.
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HOW TO ENTER: The fall coloring contest runs September 1 – 30, 2011. 1. Color in the picture and neatly fill out the entry form. 2. Take your picture/entry form to any central Ohio Kohl’s Department Store Customer Service Counter by September 30. 4. You will be given a participation ribbon and a free, fun Activity Booklet at the Customer Service Counter, while supplies last! 5. Entries will be judged in the month following the contest deadline. Prizes will be awarded to entries from each store. Nationwide Children’s Hospital will notify award-winners. PRIZES: First: $25 Kohl’s Gift Card and a Free Bike Helmet. Second: $10 Kohl’s Gift Card and a Free Bike Helmet. Third: a Free Bike Helmet. Helmets must be picked up at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and fitted for safety. HOW TO GET A FREE ACTIVITY BOOKLET WITHOUT ENTERING: Activity Booklets will be available to anyone (regardless of entering) at Kohl’s Customer Service Counters throughout 2011, as well as at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Close to HomeSM Centers, while supplies last!
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Name of Artist: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Age: _________
FOR MORE INFO: about safety, this contest, or to obtain an Activity Booklet in a foreign language translation, go to: www.NationwideChildrens.org/KISS or contact KISS@NationwideChildrens.org or call (614) 355-0679.
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ENROLL NOW. SPACES ARE FILLING UP FAST!
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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!
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Call your local school to find out more about open enrollment.
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NEWS ON THE GO PRODUCT PIX WHAT THE WELLDRESSED BABY BEAR IS WEARING: Paulie the Panda tries on onesies WHAT THE WELLDRESSED KIDS ARE WEARING THIS FALL: from Central Ohio’s locally owned kids’ clothing stores COLUMBUS PARENT PROFILE: Lottie Da Boutique owner Amy Routh PEOPLE YOU SHOULD MEET: Children’s book author Michael J. Rosen HOUSEBROKEN: Dispatch columnist Joe Blundo VITAMIN ME: Capital Style editor Kristy Eckert TAKE IT FROM TRACY: 10TV’s Tracy Townsend NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: Grove City BIZ SPOTLIGHT: The Grove City Welcome Center and Museum
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CLOTHES CALL: Dealing with clothing conflicts at every age DARING TO BE MODEST: The modesty movement gains momentum WHY DO YOU DRESS LIKE THAT? The challenges of culturally significant clothing
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FAMILY FUN 50
THINGS TO D O THIS MONTH
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NEED TO KNOW 36
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AGE APPROPRIATE: FASHION AGES 0-3: Shoes for tots AGES 5-15: Hair-wrapping is the latest craze for kids AGES 10-18: Families face piercing decisions THE GO-TO GUIDE: Consignment, Resale and Thrift Stores for Kids’ Clothes PEDIATRIC HEALTHSOURCE: from Nationwide Children’s Hospital WHAT’S THE WORST THAT COULD HAPPEN? with Krazy Glue FAMILY FINANCE: Denise Trowbridge weighs in on college-savings plans THE DOCTOR IS IN: Psychologist Kevin Arnold’s new advice column for parents
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ON THE COVER: Seven-year-old Siena plays dress-up at home PHOTO BY ALYSIA BURTON
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HANDS ON: Clintonville’s Wholly Craft makes apple-print lunch sacks COOKING WITH KIDS: “Not-ranch” dressing PARTIES: A birthday bug party EATING OUT WITH KIDS: Northwest Columbus’s San Su Korean B.B.Q. Cuisine WORTH THE PRICE OF A SITTER? A sunflower dinner DAY TRIPPIN’: Ohio Renaissance Festival PLAYGROUND PATROL: Dublin’s Emerald Fields REVIEWS: Books, apps, games and a website
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Lewis Center
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In the Giant Eagle Plaza (Corner of Sawmill Pkwy. and Powell Rd.)
95 Neverland Drive (N.W. Corner of 23 and Powell Rd.)
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getting started: LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
The F Words As I write this, the national economy is weathering another blow, and I know that plenty of local parents are worrying about how this will affect their family’s financial wellbeing. And yet here we are, forging ahead with an issue devoted to the topic of … fashion. I’ll admit: When we first hatched the idea for this issue, I worried it wouldn’t have a whole lot of substance, that readers might find the topic frivolous. Why, when there are so many families struggling to put food on the table and keep a roof over their heads, would we devote our attention to something like clothes? And yet, as we shaped the story ideas, and then, as the finished stories started to come in, I realized that what we were assembling was far from frivolous. The topic of kids’ clothes opened the door to all kinds of issues that matter. First, the topic gave us yet another opportunity to showcase and promote local businesses. Both of our “Well-Dressed Kids” stories this issue feature locally owned and operated stores because, let’s face it, supporting local business is where economic recovery starts. And what about getting the most out of your family’s clothing budget? Our editorial intern for the summer, Ohio Wesleyan University student Mary Slebodnik, logged many hours and miles to create a truly comprehensive Go-To Guide on resale, consignment and thrift stores. I think the majority of my kids’ clothes have come from resale stores, but I still learned plenty from what Mary found, and I’m sure you will, too. But beyond these practical stories about where to buy and sell, I was especially pleased with our news features. What became clear as stories rolled
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ColumbusParent.com
BY JANE HAWES
34 S. Third St. Columbus, Ohio 43215 614-461-8878 (voice) 614-461-8746 (fax) 614-888-8888 (classifieds) www.ColumbusParent.com PUBLISHER
Katie Wolfe Lloyd kwolfe@columbusparent.com DIRECTOR OF NICHE PUBLICATIONS
Brian Lindamood blindamood@columbusparent.com EDITOR
Jane Hawes jhawes@columbusparent.com NICHE PUBLICATIONS ADVERTISING MANAGER
Amy Bishop abishop@columbusparent.com DIGITAL ADVERTISING SPECIALIST
Vanessa Micic vmicic@columbusparent.com CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Will Shilling wshilling@columbusparent.com PRODUCTION EDITOR
Rebecca Zimmer rzimmer@columbusparent.com GRAPHIC DESIGNER ALYSIA BURTON PHOTO
Michaela Schuett mschuett@columbusparent.com
in from our writers is just how important the issue of clothing is when you’re raising a child. Clothes are not just a basic need. They are a form of communication, as you’ll see in Debbie Angelos’, Anietra Hamper’s and Melissa Kossler Dutton’s Hot Topic news stories. Families use clothes — sometimes in the face of prejudice and discrimination — to communicate who they are and the values they hold dear. Children use clothing choices to develop into psychologically healthy and strong adults. There are even considerations of physical health when it comes to the choices we make with shoes and accessories. Finally — in my defense of the Fashion word — I think I realized, in pulling this issue together, that fashion offers us a creative outlet that is essential, no matter what the economic climate. Fashion also means — especially in this country — that we are free to express ourselves, and that’s an F word we can celebrate.
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Alysia Burton aburton@columbusparent.com EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Heather Weekley hweekley@columbusparent.com EDITORIAL ASSISTANT
Jesse Tigges jtigges@columbusparent.com EDITORIAL INTERN
Mary Slebodnik mslebodnik@columbusparent.com CONTRIBUTORS
Debbie Angelos, Kevin Arnold, Joe Blundo, Olivera Bratich, Geoff Dutton, Melissa Kossler Dutton, Kristy Eckert, Anietra Hamper, Colin Hawes, Dustin Jolivette, Kristen Maetzold, Joe Maiorana, Jodi Miller, Phil Pikelny, Elizabeth Seufer, Shawn Sines, Tracy Townsend, Denise Trowbridge, Eric Wagner DISTRIBUTION If you would like to receive Columbus Parent at your business, or to report delivery concerns:
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getting started: ON THE WEB
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PICTURE THIS… Columbus Parent is teaming up with Cord Camera to offer one lucky winner a spot on our December cover! It’s our firstever Columbus Parent Win the Cover Contest — and your child could be the winning model. Submissions for the contest will run Sept. 1 through Sept. 25 on ColumbusParent.com. You’ll be asked to submit a photo of your child plus the requested entry information. The photo does not have to be professional quality — we’ll take care of that when it comes time to shoot our cover!
Readers will then vote from Sept. 26 through Oct. 16 on the photos submitted. The winner will be determined by a combination of reader voting and Columbus Parent staff voting. The Columbus Parent Win the Cover Contest is sponsored by Cord Camera. Every person who enters will receive a free print of their photo submission. Stay tuned to our website, ColumbusParent.com, and to our Facebook page at Columbus Parent Magazine for more information!
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SUMMER FUN GIVEAWAYS Columbus is full of things to do and places to see for families during the summertime. In August, we gave lucky winners the opportunity to experience some of these prime activities. Several of you were able to snag a family four-pack of tickets to the Ohio State Fair and revel in the fun food and activities, while others won tickets to take in the beauty of the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and yet others won tickets to the Dublin Irish Festival. Want to score a September giveaway? Be sure to check ColumbusParent.com, the Columbus Parent Magazine page on Facebook and our Twitter feed (@ColumbusParent) for more prize giveaways every month!
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WHAT: Domestic Violence WHO CAN HELP YOU HELP OTHERS: Karen S. Days, president of the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence WHERE: 655 E. Livingston Ave., East Side (just south of Nationwide Children’s Hospital) HOW: The Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence and The Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are in the process of merging to create a bigger, stronger organization to combat and break the cycle of domestic violence. Via a variety of community organizations, the group educates the public about domestic violence so that they also can support family members and friends who may need help.
BREAK IT DOWN Days explained that victims of domestic violence often become isolated from society by the perpetrator, but when family members and friends don’t give up and don’t let victims withdraw from contact, the chances for recovery are much greater. Days recounted the story of Sarah Adkins, an Upper Arlington woman whose two young sons were murdered by her husband, who then killed himself. Less than a year later, Adkins remarkably is involved in community education about domestic violence, working to prevent similar tragedies from affecting other families (and you can read Adkins’ inspiring story in the new issue of our sister publication Capital Style). “The critical thing there,” said Days, “was her supporting atmosphere. Her friends never gave up on her. They were so tuned in.”
WHAT YOU CAN DO If you know someone whom you suspect is being abused, the Coalition advises that you: • Plan what you want to say. Determine a good time and place to talk. • Ask questions like “How can I help you? What do you want to do about the situation?” Listen without judgment. Do not moralize or criticize. Give the victim plenty of time to answer. • Don’t say, “Just get out” — it is not a safe piece of advice.
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• Let the victim know that you believe that verbal, emotional or physical abuse in a relationship is never acceptable. • Provide her or him with information about local resources that can help.
Karen S. Days
FOR MORE INFORMATION One starting point for information is the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence. Their phone number is 614-722-8200 and their website address is ccafv.org. If you need immediate help, call 911 in an emergency. You can also call CHOICES, the local 24-hour domestic violence hotline, at 614-224-4663, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. —JANE HAWES
Around Town
Where the happening kids just happened to be AT FESTIVAL LATINO, GENOA PARK, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS • AUGUST 13, 2011 JOE MAIORANA PHOTOS
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on the go: PRODUCT PIX BY KRISTEN MAETZOLD
MAKING EARLY LESSONS STICK Pre-schoolers will love the magnetic appeal of Magnatab Letters ($20) and Numbers ($18). Simple diagrams guide little hands, showing the proper way to trace each shape while the magnetic stylus draws tiny beads to the surface along the way. Touch the surface with your fingertip and the beads drop back down. Available online at uncommongoods.com
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JEEPERS CREEPERS Peepers reading glasses ($11-$24) will help you see well, and look even better. They’ll also come in handy when it’s time to help with homework. Available in a rainbow of colors, a herd of animal prints, in full- and half-frames, and in correction strengths ranging from +1.00 to +4.00. They also come with coordinating cases! Available at the Ohio State University Medical Center Gift Shop, 410 W. Tenth Ave., Columbus, 614-257-2032; and at encircle art, 30 N. State St., Westerville, 614-891-9123, encircleart.com
KISS ‘N TELL Fall sun can still be brutal. Kiss My Face wants to keep your young athlete protected on the playing field ... naturally. Make gym-bag staples out of Kiss My Face Lip Balm ($3.49) and Sport Spray Sunscreen SPF 50 ($17). You’ll love the fact the products are organic with no artificial colors or unnecessary chemicals; your kids will just think they smell fresh and feel good. Available at Whole Foods Market, 3670 W. DublinGranville Road, Columbus, or 1649 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington; wholefoodsmarket.com
Who says jelly beans have to be served in a bowl? Jelly Belly is now serving up scented plastic cases ($15) for your iPhone, iPod Touch, iPod Nano and BlackBerry in their most popular Jelly Belly flavors. So, you can make your BlackBerry smell like blueberry ... or cherry, strawberry cheesecake, berry blue or even licorice. Available at F.Y.E., locations at Polaris Fashion Place, The Mall at Tuttle Crossing, River Valley Mall (Lancaster) and Colony Square Mall (Zanesville); fye.com
MOMMA’S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG
CRANK UP THE COLOR
What do you get when you mix two classic kids’ favorites? A fun way to teach colors! Play-Doh is mixin’ it up with Elmo and the Play-Doh Sesame Street Color Mixer ($20). Place two different colors in the mixer then crank away! Lift the lid and little ones find an entirely new color. Put the new color in the matching mold and Elmo offers up a fun fact. The set includes the mixer, three cans of Play-Doh, and an activity mat. Two AA batteries required but not included. Available at most major toy stores beginning this fall.
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Who says kids are the only ones eligible for a new fall book bag? And while these bags ($189) are big enough for a book, they’re designed specifically for your iPad. Versetta turns iPads into a fashion statement with their new luxury purses and cases. Just introduced this summer with more styles expected this fall, the collection of bags allows carriers to keep their iPad tucked securely in its own compartment, yet easily accessible on the outside of the bag! Available online at versetta.com
on the go: WHAT THE WELL-DRESSED BABY BEAR IS WEARING BY JANE HAWES PHOTOS AND PAULIE PANDA TRANSPORT PROVIDED BY ALYSIA BURTON
Paulie is a panda. He’s a cuddly little bear. But Paulie’s quite demanding when it comes to what he wears.
Made by Make Believe Monsters of Richie Raygun Designs ($15) and available at The Shop by Traxler Tees, 3035 Indianola Ave., Clintonville, 614-593-1270, seemakebelieve.com
So Paulie took a journey. He went to lots of shops. He tried on lots of onesies and assorted baby tops. Perhaps you’ll find a look here with style and savoir faire that suits the lofty standards of your own baby bear.
Made by Kumquat ($25) and available at Blankets and Booties, 82 S. High St., Dublin, 614-889-6303, blanketsandbooties.com
From Bravado Merchandise ($17) at Magnolia Thunderpussy, 1155 N. High St., Short North, 614-421-1512, thunderpussy.com
Made by local designer Mr. Pickles ($18) and available at Wholly Craft, 3169 N. High St., Clintonville, 614-447-3445, whollycraft.com
Made by Mimi’s Closet ($10) and available at the Little Black Chair Shop in Honey Grove Botanicals, 116 Mill St., Gahanna, 614-638-7809, honeygrovebotanicals.com
Made by Zion Rootswear ($20) and available at What the Rock?!, 1194 N. High St., Short North, 614-294-WHAT, whattherock.com/baby_clothes.html
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on the go: WELL-DRESSED
What the
WELL-DRESSED KIDS are wearing in
columbus STYLING & STORY BY HEATHER WEEKLEY PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALYSIA BURTON ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY JANE HAWES
“BABY BOY CARTER” Columbus is brimming with locally owned boutiques and shops that specialize in keeping kids fashionable and trendy. In honor of this season’s impending fall fashions, we rounded up our favorite looks for children from these area stores.
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FROM WHOLLY CRAFT: Carmacazzi Goodale Park t-shirt ($16), Owlette Collective diaper cover bloomers ($18), Willowbags sailboat ($22)
“BABY GIRL BRENNA” FROM LILYLIMES: EGG purple print shirt ($38), EGG pink leggings ($20), EGG purple sweater ($60) FROM WHOLLY CRAFT: Issailo mohawk hand crocheted hat ($19)
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WHOLLY CRAFT
7850 Olentangy River Road, Worthington 614-448-1222 lilylimes.com
3169 N. High St., Clintonville 614-447-3445 whollycraft.com
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on the go: WELL-DRESSED
“TODDLER GIRL MORGAN” FROM LOTTIE DA: Handmade original design dress ($48.50-$54), Layering t-shirt ($18) FROM PETIT GREEN: Bloch toddler Mathilda flats ($82.50)
buy LOTTIE DA 4705 N. High St., Clintonville 614-754-1261 lottiedababy.com
HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE 38 N. State St., Westerville 614-818-5437 heydiddlediddle.com
PETIT GREEN 1500 Polaris Parkway, Ste. 1214, Columbus 614-840-0544 petitgreen.com
In Our Studio 5,000 sq ft studio in Powell All teachers have degrees in music or music education, and are trained and observed Ages 3-adult, Suzuki and traditional methods
In Your Home
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OPEN HOUSES & REGISTRATION SPECIALS! Details at: www.PrestigeMusicStudios.com
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Piano, Guitar, Voice, Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion, Audition Coaching and more! Prestige Broadway Academy: singing, acting & dancing workshop for ages 5-18 7 week Exploration Classes for Piano, Violin & Guitar Fun, engaging lessons with recitals, make-up lessons, flexible scheduling, no long-term contracts and more!
“TODDLER BOY JAKE”
individuals with autism
FROM HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE: Le Top motorcycle jacket ($57), Le Top hat ($22), Le Top jeans and long sleeve tee ($63) FROM PETIT GREEN: Diesel blue sapphire and white sneaker ($85)
families touched by autism
educator resources
statewide programs
614- 410-0321 WWW.OCALI.ORG
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on the go: WELL-DRESSED
buy “PRESCHOOL BOY ETHAN” FROM CREATE CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE: Baby Biscotti four piece suit ($130) FROM PETIT GREEN: Diesel SportPosh swanky shoes ($85)
CREATE CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE 13 S. High St., Dublin 614-764-7640 createatdublin.com
BELLES & BEAUX CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE 1249 N. Hamilton Road, Gahanna 614-473-2000 bellesandbeaux childrensboutique.com
PETIT GREEN 1500 Polaris Parkway, Ste. 1214, Columbus 614-840-0544 petitgreen.com
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“PRESCHOOL GIRL ISABELLE” FROM BELLES & BEAUX CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE: Florence Eiseman bow sweater dress ($109)
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FROM PETIT GREEN: Bloch Rebecca flats ($82.50)
Saturday afternoon classes
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Why choose Primrose ? ®
Just ask a mom. My children are learning things I never “imagined they could learn at this point in their lives. My preschooler can write his name and recite his alphabet and numbers. I also have a 15-month old who is learning his shapes and colors. It’s just amazing how much Primrose is teaching
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my children.
— Jude & Ethan’s Mom, Primrose Parent
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on the go: COLUMBUS PARENT PROFILE
amy Routh What is the most played song on your iPod right now? I am way behind the
Favorite movie that you saw with your daughter: Charlotte’s first movie the-
times and don’t have an iPod but am enjoying playing Those Darlins’ “Red Light Love” over and over on my (computer) iTunes.
ater experience was “Princess & the Frog.” It was so thrilling to see her all wide-eyed and mesmerized by the huge screen. I loved the movie because it was set in New Orleans, my favorite city, with all its great music.
If you had to be on a reality-TV show, which one would it be? “Project Runway” — but as a judge, not a designer. They are always getting it so wrong in my opinion!
Who is your favorite TV/movie parent? I’ll take Pa Ingalls from “Little House on the Prairie,” a childhood favorite. He was rugged yet charming, a man’s man and a woman’s man. Whatever the hardship he always knew what to do, and how to do it, whatever it took to care for the family.
Which superhero power would you like to have? I suppose super-human speed would be the most useful power, so I could zip through my emails and sewing to save more time for my family and myself.
Favorite thing to do for cheap family fun in Central Ohio: The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, which is cheap if you are a member. Not only do we always have fun there, but it is a sentimental place for me as well because Adam and I were married there! We also love the Sunday music program in the Park of Roses.
Favorite family restaurant: I am still searching for a replacement for the now-departed hot dog joint Wunderdaug. Best mac ’n’ cheese I ever had, and my daughter loved the hot dogs and the books they kept for kids. We miss you, Wunderdaug!
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Favorite way to spend a Saturday afternoon: It probably involves a blanket in a park, under a tree, with my family and a good novel.
Best advice you ever received as a parent: My mom told me to always be consistent. Kids will always call you out on inconsistency, but they can learn best and thrive when they know what to expect.
What’s the funniest thing your child ever said or did that you really wish she hadn’t said or done? If Charlotte is thirsty she will attempt to drink from any abandoned cup or glass in search of water. So after some regretted mistakes, she has learned to ask one question before drinking a random beverage. No, it’s not, “May I have a sip of this?” but rather, “Is this water or wine?” By now most of my family and friends have heard it (most laughing, others not so much). I just hope she doesn’t ask her preschool teachers!
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on the go: PEOPLE YOU SHOULD MEET
Michael J.
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BY JANE HAWES
The dome in the ceiling of Michael J. Rosen’s living room is a repurposed satellite dish. “I’m thinking of lining it with these wood-cut prints of letter and words,” he said, staring up at the bare metal ribs of the dish and the silver sheets of insulation behind them. A platter of soccer-ballsized, orange-yellow fungi sits on his kitchen counter with two field guides opened next to it. The thick, curly objects have been identified as “Omphalotus olearius” or “Jack O’ Lantern” mushrooms, scavenged from the woods that surround Rosen’s home in Glenford, Ohio, just east of Buckeye Lake. “A friend brought them to me to identify,” Rosen explained. “I like to collect things. A lot of the things I did as a kid, I still do, rather than do the things that other adults maybe do more efficiently.” Other adults may be more efficient at some tasks than the 56-year-old Rosen, but few could lay claim to authoring nearly 100 books, most of them for children. Though not a parent himself, the Columbus native (born and raised in the Berwick neighborhood) has lived the life of a knowledge junkie and now channels it into as many as four or five writing
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projects at a time. Rosen got a degree in zoology from The Ohio State University, spent six months in med school, then ditched the linear thinking to follow the creative path he kept veering onto. After getting a master’s degree in poetry from Columbia University, he made his way back to Columbus where he ended up as literary director of The Thurber House, which has become a local and national hub for writers. But the most cataclysmic change came, quietly enough, in the early ’90s when Rosen wrote his first children’s book. It was called “Elijah’s Angel: A Book for Chanukah and Christmas.” It’s been a near endless stream of books since then, with four coming out this fall. “It’s your nature as a writer to do something with your ideas,” Rosen said of his prolific tendencies.
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This past summer, Rosen was deeply involved in the final editing of “My Dog!” which debuts on Oct. 3 and has been many years in the making. It’s a guide for children and parents on dog care, from selecting the right breed for your family’s situation to an ingenious dryerase dog-care chart. Dogs are a huge part of Rosen’s life, as evidenced by the friendly herd of nine rescue dogs he cares for at his rural Ohio home. “My goal from the outset was to have kids participate richly, fully and not in a frustrated manner with taking care of their dogs,” Rosen explained. And he’s looking forward to the upcoming book tour to promote the book because it gives him a chance to hang with his young audiences. “I truly listen to kids,” Rosen said. “I think I’m just arrested happily in my own childhood.”
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ROSEN’S NEXT BATCH OF BOOKS AND LOCAL APPEARANCES: » “Night of the Pumpkinheads,” illustrated by Hugh McMahon — publication date: Aug. 18; appearances: Sept. 9, 3-6 p.m. and Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Longaberger Homestead, 5563 Raiders Road, Frazeysburg; Oct. 1, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Cover to Cover Bookstore, 3560 N. High St., Clintonville; Oct. 1, 6:30-9 p.m., at Bink Davies, 668 N. High St., Short North » “Hound Dog’s Haiku” — publication date: Sept. 13; appearance: Sept. 22, 5:30-7 p.m., at Riffe Center Gallery, poetry reading with Mimi Chenfeld and others, 77 S. High St., Downtown » “Chanukah Lights — publication date: Sept. 27; appearance: Oct. 30, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Leo Yassenoff Jewish Community Center’s Jewish Book Fair, 1125 College Ave., Columbus » “My Dog!” — publication date: Oct. 3; appearance: Oct. 22 at the Books on the Banks book festival, Cincinnati And check Rosen’s website, fidosopher.com, for more information.
on the go: HOUSEBROKEN
What Not to Wear: THE HOUSE EDITION
BY JOE BLUNDO
Sometime this fall, I will mark the 34th anniversary of owning a home. Now, I realize that writing about an anniversary that doesn’t end in zero or five violates all rules of anniversary journalism. But let’s do it anyway because, if the economy gets any worse, by this time next year I could be renting. I will use this momentous anniversary to review Home Decor and Landscaping I Hated, either in my own house or others: Let’s begin with WALL-TO-WALL CARPET IN THE BATHROOM. This had to be the idea of pharmaceutical companies who were hoping that the emergence of more germs would lead to a spike in antibiotic sales. And I believe it did, because this stuff was basically a humid breeding ground for microorganisms. Somehow, carpeted bathrooms
became popular in the 1970s, along with disco, polyester and many other abominable developments. What else makes my list? WALLPAPER: It’s a nightmare to hang. It’s a nightmare to remove. And it begins looking out of date after about six hours on your walls. Worse, in my experience, people
tend to wallpaper right over holes, bumps and old picture-hanging hardware. You can still see them, but now they’re encased in floral patterns, which isn’t much of an enhancement if you ask me. I knew I had a strong marriage when the two of us were able to wallpaper a room without filing for divorce. Otherwise, I would say it wasn’t worth it.
IMITATION FLOORING: Vinyl doesn’t look like brick and, even if it did, who covers a floor in brick? I wish I’d been thinking that way before I installed a faux-brick vinyl floor in my first house. But you live and learn. Understand that I have nothing against vinyl, just vinyl masquerading as something else. Let it stand on its own merits, whatever they may be. TEXTURED CEILINGS: This is a classic cheap home-construction trick. Basically, it allows a builder to hide seams in drywall with minimal labor. But what’s in it for the rest of us? Well, I have a textured ceiling. I can’t wash it because the little bumps break off or scratch my hands. And I can’t repair a hole in it because it’s nearly impossible to match the texture. But I can always point to it as evidence of how the builder preserved his profit margin.
FORSYTHIA: I know I’m supposed to love this stuff because its bright yellow flowers are a sign of spring. But I have never seen a ruder shrub. You cut it to the ground, and it returns to its former size in three weeks. If it were possible to file a stalking charge against a plant, I’d slap forsythia with a subpoena right now. Granted, I’m lucky to have had a roof over my head these 34 years. And never one with green shingles. I hate those, too.
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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on the go: VITAMIN ME
FallFABULOUS Now that your kids’ closets are fully stocked and another school year is officially underway, you finally have a moment to breathe. Wait, what? One kid has to be at soccer at 5:15, the other at football at 5:30, you’re out of bread for PB&J and there’s already math homework you can’t figure out? Fear not! While I can’t hire a nanny for you, I can at least help you look fab while juggling the madness. Fall’s fashions are the best I’ve seen in several seasons. The stuff that walked the runways not only looked appealing, it looked wearable, too (well, most of it, anyway). Here’s a primer on the season’s top three trends — and how they might work in your wardrobe:
FEATHERS AND FUR: You’ll find fluff on everything from dresses to coats to boots, whether genuine shearling, faux fur or feathers. If you’re only buying one piece to freshen your wardrobe for fall, I’d suggest something in this category. My best recommendation? A furry vest. You can wear it to dress up jeans and a T-shirt, or layered over a silk blouse and pencil skirt for work. You can also try belting it for a totally different look. And you’ll find plenty of affordable faux if the real thing doesn’t fit your budget (or morals).
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TEXTURE MIX: Designers sent plenty of layers down the runway, but the key this year is layering different textures — silks, knits, furs … you get it. It’s something you can probably do with things you already have. Try something like this: Dark denim with a sequin tank, chiffon button-up blouse, fur vest and riding boots.
GOLDEN GODDESS: Gold is everywhere, shown as an undertone with colors like olive green and burnt orange. And it remains the metallic with which to accessorize.
Above all, regardless of seasonal trends, wear what makes you feel beautiful. Because you are. As long as you didn’t get any of that strawberry jelly on you, right?
Kristy Eckert is the editor of Capital Style, a bimonthly women’s magazine published by The Dispatch Printing Company. To sign up for her weekly e-newsletter, visit Capital-Style.com
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on the go: TAKE IT FROM TRACY
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For years I saw myself as the mother of a little girl, dressing her as my own mother did with me and my younger sister. My reality check came in 2002, when I delivered a beautiful baby … boy. As every mother knows, in those last few months of pregnancy gender is a nonissue — you’re just praying for a healthy baby. And it didn’t take long to discover that dressing a little boy can be a blast too, with those tiny blue jeans, polo shirts and, yes, even Burberry khakis (I just could not resist).
Of course, I have become much more practical now. It was easier when Ian was younger and let me “style” him. That fizzled somewhere around the second grade when Ian discovered “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” He became fixated on emulating Will Smith’s character (which is hysterical since there hasn’t been a new episode in about 15 years). “Mom, can I look cool today?” he’d ask. “What does that mean?” I’d respond. To my relief — and my husband’s — it usually meant wearing a shirt untucked and jeans
instead cargo pants, corduroy slacks or khakis. We try not to put a lot of focus on clothing — only that it should be clean, coordinated and seasonally appropriate. For the most part Ian subscribes to this philosophy. On Sundays, for example, he knows he will most likely be in a dress shirt and pants. He calls this “looking proper” and he’s quite cooperative. But the minute we get home from church, he beelines for his room and more comfortable threads. “Looking proper” takes on an entirely different meaning when dressing for school. In Ian’s world, it is a total embarrassment to “look proper” at school. I try not to fuss, unless it’s picture day when, yes, Mommy wants a picture of her boy looking proper. While I don’t demand he wear a tie, I do strongly push for a shirt with a collar. As I write this, it occurs to me that in the world of dressing a boy, the challenge is more personal — as in: it’s my problem, not my son’s. I have had to release my tendency
to fret over what Ian wears. In my mind, it’s a reflection of my skills as a mother. Yes, I’m a little fanatical about making sure his outfits match, and that they’re wrinkle-free. Over the past year, I’ve yielded a bit on the ironing because after five minutes on the playground, my hard work on creases and collars is for nothing. The bottom line is that dressing Ian is a small part of my role as his mother. I realize there will be a time very soon when he will not appreciate nor tolerate my input. So for the sake of an easier morning rush, making the school bus and even less ironing, this year we’ll stick with the following rule on clothing: As long as it’s clean, coordinated (just a little) and seasonally appropriate, Ian can wear it.
Tracy Townsend is a news reporter and anchor with 10TV News HD.
Join us at the Animals on Safari Stage during the Fall Fest at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Visit the K.I.S.S. (Kohl’s Is Sold on Safety) booth on September 17th and 18th play cool safety games, take home FREE safety activity books, and other cool prizes. While you are there, you can also see the other fun events that the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has to offer. JACK HANNA LIVE! ON STAGE (September 17 & 18 only) Join Jungle Jack Hanna and his animal friends on the Animals on Safari Stage to hear about his adventures and animal antics. Daily at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. *Jack will be available for book signing/ autographs between each performance
COUNTRY CHARACTER CARAVAN Join your friends Polly Polar Bear, Patriot Eagle and the gang as they take the country style party to the streets in this musical celebration on wheels. Daily at 11:30 a.m., 1:45 p.m. , 4:00 p.m. *On Sept 11 & 12
ANIMALS ON SAFARI SHOW Don’t miss the amazing antics of nearly 100 exotic, barnyard and domestic animals, including many dogs and cats adopted from area shelters. September 11 & 12 times: 12:00 p.m. , 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. September 17 & 18 times: 4:00 p.m. only *Please arrive early for doors close promptly at showtime
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on the go: NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT Gantz Park
Grove City BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON PHOTOS BY ALYSIA BURTON
Shelly Boso loves raising her family in Grove City, the town where she grew up. But she and her family also appreciate the rapid growth the city has enjoyed in recent years. “There used to be nothing to do here. Now, there’s tons of restaurants, businesses and shopping on Stringtown Road,” Boso said. “Once Kohl’s gets here, I won’t have to leave.” The road is not the first bit of infrastructure to impact the town, which was founded in 1853. Early settlers used the proximity to Harrisburg Pike as a means of promoting growth. Later, train tracks that paralleled the roadway created more business opportunities for the residents of Grove City. When I-71 and I-270 were constructed in the 1960s, more businesses located there because of its access to the highways. Today, the town offers a nice mix of chain restaurants and stores as well as locally owned businesses, said Boso, who owns Broadway Design Group and Spa. The city also offers a wide array of kidoriented events, including Balloons & Tunes,
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a hot-air balloon festival in late August; Boo on Broadway, where kids can trick or treat at downtown businesses and visit a fortune teller on Halloween; and Winter Lights Christmas Celebration, which features ice sculptures, carriage rides and a light parade (this year’s celebration is Dec. 2). Families will appreciate the small-town feel of many of the attractions. The fun and funky Skate America is a great place for beginners to get rolling. The skating rink offers sessions for elementaryaged children and programs them accordingly. The rink also offers party packages and skating lessons. Kids will enjoy checking out the various arcade games.
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Grove City Lanes also makes a great family outing. It’s one of the smallest bowling alleys around and features real wood lanes and an above-ground ball return. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. For a bit of outdoor fun, visit the Putt-N-Play Family Fun Center. The miniature golf course is handicappedand stroller-accessible, so guests of all ages and needs can participate, said Crisha House, general manager. The attraction also includes batting and soccer cages and an arcade. The business tries to attract families by keeping prices competitive, House said. Many families take advantage of the $40 family four-pack, which includes four rounds of golf, four cage tokens, a large pizza and a 2-liter bottle of pop, she said. During the summer, kids will love the chance to cool off at the city’s Big Splash water park. The facility includes a zero-entry pool, water slides and a poolside climbing wall. The attraction offers water fun for kids of ages. The climbing wall and the attraction’s two larger slides require a user to be at least 48 inches tall.
Another great outdoor space is Gantz Park. Kids will love dining al fresco at the shelter house or under a shady tree. They also will enjoy romping through the fields and exploring the shallow creek that meanders through the park. The park features an herb garden, numerous paths and plantings designed to attract birds and butterflies. Lisa Radwanski and her two daughters visit the park weekly during the summer. “My girls love smelling and touching the plants in the herb garden and the farm house garden, and comparing them to our home garden,” the Grove City resident said. “We love picnicking in the shade of the cottonwood trees by the creek and then creeking in the clear water looking for molluskshell treasures.” Radwanski said she appreciates the town’s great park system, lack of traffic and friendly citizens. “The community is full of fun, entertainment (options) and is a safe place to raise a family,” she said. Fryer Park also makes a fun stop for families. The park, where the city shows kidoriented movies in the summer and boasts a great sledding hill in the winter, features a space-themed playground (but be forewarned that the playground has no shade, so bring the sunscreen.) Kids can toss a line into Rotary Lake, a stocked pond provided
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The downtown area offers several inviting attractions, including the Grove City Library and the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum. The library has a full roster of story hours and activities. The museum has a nice combination of rotating and permanent exhibits. Museum staff and volunteers are eager to answer kids’ questions and will even allow them to touch a few of the historical items.
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Every September, the streets of downtown Grove City are filled with works of art. The Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival draws more than 100 artists selling paintings, photography, pottery and much more. The event also features musical entertainment and a free craft station where children can create takehome crafts. Arts in the Alley kicks off with a parade at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, then continues until 8 p.m. that night, and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, in the city’s Town Center. Parking and admission are free.
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Jim Hale Executive Director, Grove City Area Visitors and Convention Bureau The Grove City Welcome Center and Museum offers visitors a glimpse of the community’s past. The museum, which opened two years ago, features an eclectic inventory of historical goods. The pieces are either owned by the Southwest Franklin County Historical Society or borrowed from local residents. “Sometimes people would like to share their heirlooms but they don’t want to part with them,” said Jim Hale, executive director of the Grove City Area Visitors and Convention Bureau. “It’s good for us. We can rotate the inventory and keep it fresh and interesting.” —MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON ALYSIA BURTON PHOTO
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The museum has a real mixed collection. Can you highlight a few of your favorite pieces?
Do you have any upcoming exhibits that might appeal to families?
There’s a toy iron truck that’s a little bit over 100 years old. That’s one of the items we can show to kids and let them handle, and they don’t have to worry about the signs that say do not touch. The old wooden washing machine — kids are just absolutely fascinated when you talk about it.
During September, we will have the Wonders of the World, the Rodney Eakin Exhibit. The exhibit includes a lot of artifacts — a dinosaur egg, several objects that are 50 to 65 million years old, a stegodon molar that weighs 10 pounds. There are moths and butterflies from throughout the world. It’s coming from a private collection of an individual here in Grove City. During the daytime, the exhibit will be totally free. In November, we will have a display of antique toys and Christmas ornaments. We will probably have three different trains running.
What other displays are children attracted to? They like the exhibit of the medical devices from a doctor’s office. The potty chair. They’re very fascinated with the idea that homes did not have bathrooms. Kids really do like the 1914 Model T car.
How does seeing and sometimes touching help children appreciate history? We’ve got a lot of signs that say, “Do not touch.” (But) I also have things in here that I’ll pull out that I’ll let the children touch and handle and feel. That’s what creates a memory and that helps create an interest in history. It’s no fun to just look at things unless you can be a part of it.
GROVE CITY WELCOME CENTER AND MUSEUM 3378 Park St., Grove City 614-539-8747 visitgrovecityoh.com/travel-tips HOURS: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on some special holidays and occasions.
K I D S S TAY AC T I V E W I T H GROVE CITY PARKS & RECREATION
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S I G N U P T O D AY ! P.A.R.K.: N O W ACC E P T I N G N E W PA R T I C I PA N T S ! Programmed After-school Recreation for Kids (P.A.R.K.), provides a safe, enriching and affordable place to be after school. Children in kindergarten through 4th grade choose from a variety of fun, active, enriching and spontaneous activities. P.A.R.K. is conveniently located at South-Western City elementary schools including Buckeye Woods, J.C. Sommer, Highland Park, Monterey & Richard Avenue. Call 614-277-3050 for details. Before-school options also available.
P R O G R A M S TO E N G AG E A N Y C H I L D Grove City Parks and Recreation offers a program to peak any child’s interest: • dance • gymnastics • visual art • gardening • basics of team sports • music • karate • cooking • holiday crafts • and much more! View offerings online: www.grovecityohio.gov Select “the Sourceâ€? from the left-side menu. New registration periods open in August for fall offerings, December for winter and April for spring/summer.
Sports & programs are available to non-residents for a small additional fee.
TEAM SPORTS Youth recreational sports are available year round. Don’t miss out! Mark your calendar with the registration dates for your child’s favorite sports. Sports registration must be completed in person. Sport
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Clothes Call
BY DEBBIE ANGELOS
Dealing with clothing conflicts at every age
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Eliza Wunderlich decides on which dress to wear for the photo shoot. Around her neck is a boa that her dad brought back from a business trip. In the background is her older sister Emma, who is debating her outfit, too.
THE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT Navigate the battlefield of clothing without casualties using these tips from veteran moms Wunderlich and Wycinski: • For big events, decide on an outfit together the night before.
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Allow a favorite shirt to be worn underneath an outfit. Buy stickers of favorite characters to put on shirts. Turn well-loved items into clothing for dolls, blankets or pillowcases. Encourage older kids to cultivate their own style through thrift stores, vintage shops or creating their own clothes to fit their own style.
Gabby Wycinski with her favorite Blue’s Clues tank top
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From the Spiderman shirt worn for the fifth day in a row to the skirt that seems to have been designed for a doll, parents can feel like their children’s bodies have become battlefields — and clothes are the weapons. “It was the Blue’s Clues tank top. That’s all she wanted to wear when she was 2,” said Tanya Wycinski of her daughter, Gabby, now 10. Wycinski’s 8 year-old son, Spencer, on the other hand, has started just recently to care about his clothes and it’s all about t-shirts and basketball shorts. “He despises polo shirts but he will wear them for special events if I promise that he can change the second we get home,” she said. Wycinski, a Hilliard resident, is definitely not alone in navigating the tug-of-war over kids’ clothing. Janis Wunderlich, a mother of five from Upper Arlington, once had visions of Baby Gap children playing at her feet. Nowadays, her youngest, 7-year-old Eliza, routinely emerges from her room wearing leopard print and sparkly items from her dress-up box. “I’ve always wanted my kids to be independent,” said Wunderlich. “I just had to realize that I also had to accept the end result of independence.” While some children’s choices may provoke parental head scratching, this process of seeking independence through attire is actually an essential part of child development said Kathryn Leugers, a family and child psychologist with Meers Inc., a Columbus-based counseling service. “The desire for independence is often most pronounced as toddlers and as teens,” Leugers said, adding that it’s during these years that kids are trying to assert themselves as separate entities from their parents. Allowing children to assert independence in their clothing choices may seem like a terrifying prospect as visions of a perpetually tutu-clad preschooler or a Buzz Lightyear attending a family wedding fill parents’ heads. But, as with everything else in the world of parenting, boundaries are essential. The key for parents, Leugers suggested, is to “try to balance their child’s need for security with the child’s need for challenge and growth.” Allowing your child to have a voice in decisions, from what they wear to where the family goes on vacation to how problems are solved, while still maintaining ultimate authority, can help children develop the independence they need to become socially and emotionally mature, Leugers said. Both Wycinski and Wunderlich pointed out that allowing their children to dress themselves on most days definitely
Janis Wunderlich with daughters Eliza and Emma Wunderlich
“It’s important to let kids be kids and get a feel for who they want to be”
cuts down on arguments when bad weather or special events arise. Feeling free to choose how they dress “gives them a sense of responsibility,” said Wycinski. “Plus, it helps to have one less thing to stress about. There are so many other things to worry about, like safety.” Parental boundaries and input can differ not only for age but for gender as well. Boys, for instance, often cannot be cajoled to go within 50 feet of a clothing store. This may necessitate parental intervention once holes larger than those for appropriate appendages begin to appear in their favorite clothing. Girls, on the other hand, often seem to go through a “brand-enlightenment” phase starting around age 10, said Wunderlich. A recent study from Kenyon College found that preteen girls are a prime marketing target for retail manufacturers, who are increasingly marketing mature styles to girls as young as 6. “I have noticed that some of Gabby’s age group have started to wear some things that are a little too
old — especially the printed novelty tees with expressions on them the girls themselves may not even understand,” said Wycinski. Both parents try to counter these trends by teaching their kids to look beyond what everyone else is doing. “We don’t need miniature adults,” Wunderlich said. “We need to let them play, act and dress like kids first.” No matter the age or the gender, clothing conflicts seem to evolve over time as kids grow into their own personalities. While setting up certain ground rules can help avoid major arguments, allowing kids freedom to choose how they present themselves may be beneficial to their self esteem in the long run, experts and parents agree. “It’s important to let kids be kids and get a feel for who they want to be,” said Wycinski. Parents may even find, as Wunderlich did, that clothing discussions eventually come full circle: “Now that I have teenagers, they love to tell my husband and me what to wear!”
Tanya Wycinski with her children Spencer and Gabby
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Daring to Be Modest
BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON
The modesty movement in clothing gains momentum Delaney Poor considers herself a clothes horse. The freshman at Grove City Christian School loves creating new outfits, fixing her hair and shopping for shoes. The 14-year-old also has a passion for dressing modestly. Delaney wears tank tops under much of her clothing, pays attention to the length of her shorts and skirts, and avoids spaghetti straps. Delaney said she dresses this way because she doesn’t want to reveal too much of her body. It’s an idea her parents endorse. “I’m comfortable with myself, and I’m comfortable with the way that I dress,” Delaney said. “I don’t need to dress to please anybody else.” A growing number of girls around Delaney and Kim Poor Central Ohio and the nation are choosing to dress more modestly. man in an e-mail. “Parents will go to great There are numerous websites, clubs and lengths to do this because it comes from a organized events affiliated with the movelove for their children.” ment. A few online retailers, like modestIn some cities, though not currently in clothing.com, themodbod.com and dressing- Columbus, Pure Fashion offers an eightforhisglory.com, have begun to market month program that includes discussions on themselves as places for the modest women leadership skills, the art of applying maketo shop. up and styling hair, and social skills. At the In many cases, the young women come end of the course, participant stage a fashfrom families with strong religious ties. ion show of modest clothing. Many parents also consider modest attire as The Pure Fashion website inspired Louise a way to combat what they see as the moral Hummel of Upper Arlington to address the decline of our culture, said Brenda Sharman, issue with her daughters’ Catholic youth national director of Pure Fashion, a faithgroup. Hummel, who monitors what her based program for young women that focus- daughters wear, wanted the members of the es on character and the search for inner youth group to realize that how they dress beauty. says something about them. She also wanted “Many parents are becoming interested to help them to recognize the value of inner in teaching modesty because they realize beauty. that even more important than protecting “Beauty on the inside is eternal,” said and covering one’s body, modesty is about Hummel, who has four daughters ranging in protecting one’s heart,” said Brenda Sharage from 13 to 19. “That’s what God wants
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Part of dressing modestly is thinking about how men will view you, said Shelley Hitz, a Christian speaker who runs the website findyourtruebeauty. com. “We’re advertising our bodies when we get up and choose what we wear,” she said. Women and girls who dress in revealing clothing may find they get lots of attention but they need to ask themselves whether it’s the type of attention they want, Hitz said. “It’s a negative attention,” she added. Dressing modestly shows that you ALYSIA BURTON PHOTO respect yourself and allows your inner light to shine, Hitz said. “Who for them.” you are — your personality — will shine out After working with the girls, Hummel and radiate from the inside.” organized a fashion show to help them see Dressing modestly doesn’t “mean we that it’s possible to be stylish and modest. have to wear a burlap sack around us wher“Fashion is important,” she said. “But ever we go,” said Hitz, who still enjoys we’re working fashion into the more imporchoosing attractive outfits. tant package that beauty’s on the inside.” Modesty does not have to hamper one’s Hummel’s husband, John, leaves enforceability to look stylish, agreed Kimmy Senerment of the dress code to his wife but ius, a senior at Grove City Christian. makes sure to compliment the girls when “I like to dress up,” the 17-year-old said. they have chosen an attractive and modest “I try to keep it in style while staying outfit, Hummel said. modest.” Delaney’s mother, Kim Poor, has encourDelaney also finds it easy to be trendy aged her husband Daniel to take a more and modest. “It comes natural to me,” she active role. Since Delaney was a small child, said. “I only see things I know I’ll be able to Poor has asked her husband for his opinion wear.” of their daughter’s clothes. She also has found dressing modestly to “He wouldn’t have (offered) his opinion be about more than clothes. (on his own),” Poor said. “If I dress the way I like, I attract the peoAs a man, Poor said, her husband has ple with the same values,” she said. “The good insights about how teen-aged boys or people who like me for me.” other men might react to an outfit.
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As thousands of children in Central Ohio head back to school sporting their new clothes, more and more of them will share classrooms with students whose back-to-school wardrobe identifies them with a particular religion or culture. While those students often stand out from their friends, many of them exude a unique confidence. Because of that, they are respected by their peers. Nasra Mohamed, a 12th grader at Eastland Career Center, says she has grown accustomed to not only being the only Somali in her classes but, many times, the only female. She says her peers are often curious about the khamar she wears to cover her head. “I meet people who have never met a Somali,� Mohamed said. “It is awkward at first until they know who I am and then they ask questions. Sometimes when I am asked a question, my friends will answer for me because they know the answer.� Since Central Ohio is both home to the second largest
Nesha Usmani population of Somali refugees in the U.S. and is also a cultural melting pot, Mohamed believes there is greater acceptance for those who dress in a way that identifies their religion or cultural heritage. Mohamed’s aunt, Kauther Guled, is a ninth grader at Canal Winchester. Guled also adheres to Somali tradition by wearing the khamar and says she gets lots of questions from other students. “At the beginning it was hard, but it got easier,� Guled said. The high-school freshman said her mother often had her listen to CDs that helped her understand the importance of the khamar to Somali culture and become more comfortable wearing it.
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LEARNING ANSWERS BEFORE FIELDING QUESTIONS Parents can play a big role in prepping their children for the questions they will encounter when they step out of the comfort of their surroundings and walk through the doors at school. Yael Levi has six children who all practice Orthodox Judaism and adhere to the religion’s modest-clothing requirements. The boys wear the yarmulke and the tzitzit. The girls wear skirts or dresses with high neck lines and hemlines to the knees, and shirts with sleeves that extend to the elbows. Levi admits that in a society so focused on outward appearance, school can be a tough environment for kids who stand out because of their religious and cultural requirements. She says conviction for their belief is what gives her children confidence in who they are. “We explained to them that it is important to be modest because you want a person to look at you for who you are and not for what you wear,” Levi said. “They have educated their peers and they have been admired for their beliefs.” The opportunity to educate crosses religious and cultural boundaries. Nesha Usmani believes that questions foster understanding. “There is such a thing as a bad assumption, but there is never a bad question,” Usmani said. “If you see a person wearing the hijab or the yarmulke, that is an invitation to learn something. “Do not be afraid to ask questions. They probably want to answer it or dispel a rumor. I feel like that is an opportunity that cannot be missed.”
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Eric Banks acquired his first pair of walking shoes just after his first birthday. His mother, Tamika Morris, took him to Joel’s Stride Rite at Easton Town Center for the big milestone. Morris said she sought a pair of good quality, well-fitting shoes to help his feet develop correctly. “Your feet are very important,” said Morris, a Columbus resident. “When you’re playing, you need a good pair of shoes on because you might slip, fall or scratch your toes.” Shoes that fit well are a must for young children. “Ninety percent of the shoes that are out there for children are miniature versions of adult shoes,” said Elizabeth Hand, manager of the independently owned Joel’s Stride Rite. “Kids’ gait patterns are completely different,” Hand said. “If you watch a baby walk, it’s completely different. Those shoes need to flex and bend, and be softer or harder in completely different places than adult shoes do.” Hand recommends wellfitting leather shoes over plastic shoes, which don’t allow feet to breathe. Here’s the reason why: Children’s feet sweat three times more than adult feet. So children may develop moisture blisters caused by sweat being held against the feet. But fashion doesn’t need to be sacrificed for the sake
of hygiene and comfort. “You can find the lightup and the sparkly and the Star Wars and things in a shoe that has good support,” Hand said. “The main thing, though, is having a shoe fitted properly. You can put the best shoe in the world on a child and if it’s not the right size, it’s going to fall apart.” Until they’re about nearly 3 years old, Hand said, tots should have their feet checked every three to four months. Stumbling is a sign that shoes are too snug. Dr. Scot Bertolo of Urban Podiatry in Columbus said he occasionally sees children as young as 3 for pain or overuse injuries stemming from lack of support. “The traditional flat flipflop is essentially nothing,” Bertolo said. “They cause more problems than they do good.” He said sandals that cover the front of the foot and heel and have contoured foot beds are a better choice. Bertolo does not recommend going barefoot outdoors because of the risk of injury. Lights and Velcro closures don’t affect safety, Bertolo said. If shoes have laces, however, make sure children use them. “They’re there for a reason,” he said. “They’re there to provide the support and stability of the foot.”
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SHOES FOR EACH STAGE • PREWALKERS: It’s a good idea to put something on those little feet to cover and protect them. • NEW WALKERS: A soft leather shoe is a good choice. • WALKERS WITH A STURDY, STEADY GAIT: A tie shoe with a firmer sole is recommended. Source: Dr. Scott Bertolo of Urban Podiatry
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Wrap It Up! Hair-wrapping is the latest hair-raising craze with kids BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON
MARBURN ACADEMY Where Great Minds Learn Differently Join us for the first in a series “WHEN CHILDREN STRUGGLE WITH READING: IS IT DYSLEXIA?” FREE COMMUNITY PARENT SEMINAR Tuesday, September 13, 2011 7:00 – 9:00 PM Reservations required: bdavidson@marburnacademy.org
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Before Ava Stammen left for vacation YEARS this summer, the 6-year-old was ready for a new look. She wanted a purple streak in her hair, but her mom, Kelli Stammen, nixed the idea. The Grove City mother promised they would look for something fun for her hair during their stay in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The youngster was delighted when they found a stall at the pier where a lady was braiding and beading hair. She loved her braid so much, she kept it in for two months, her mother said. “It reminded her of vacation and all the fun we had,” Stammen said. Many of the East Coast beaches have places where tourists can have their hair braided. The braids are a fun temporary souvenir. Central Ohioans didn’t have to go to the beach to have their hair done, though. A vendor at the Ohio State Fair sold a removable hair wrap that mimics the look of braids but can be taken in and out of the hair. Users wind their hair around the wrap which has beads hanging from the end. The wraps were a big hit at the fair — especially with girls aged 12 to 15, said Tricia Alsup, owner of That’s Perfect. “Hair wraps are very popular,” she said.
She’s not sure what’s driving the trend, other than people want to style their hair in different ways. The wraps cost $7 or $13 depending on how long they are. “People just want to do a little something to their hair,” said Alsup, whose company is based in Oakland, Kentucky. Laura Clubok and her two daughters had their hair braided while visiting the beach at St. Thomas in June. The Bexley mother suggested shopping around for the best price and making sure to choose a braid and bead style that would be comfortable for sleeping. Rose, 7, and Sarah, 5, loved having their hair done, Clubok said. “They never complained about it hurt-
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ing,” she added. “They looked so cute.” Braids will continue to be popular during the fall, said Iris Coker, director of marketing for the Aveda Institute Columbus. The look, which consists of braiding a small section of hair, can be done at home, Coker said. It’s also fun to pull the braid into a pony tail or braid to the side, she added. This month, visitors to the Ohio Renaissance Festi-
val will find leather and beaded hair wraps made by Kim Kollman of Reno, Nevada. Kollman, who sells his removable hair wraps at fairs and festivals around the world, said they are popular with girls and women between the ages of 13 and 40. “The only place they wouldn’t sell is at a Telly Savalas or a Yul Brynner look-a-like contest,” he joked.
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When her parents gave BY HEATHER WEEKLEY Cheryl Bals a set of diamond earrings for her 18th birthday, the intent was for their daughter to have her ears pierced. But as they soon found out, she simply was not interested in wearing earrings. Years later Bals is now mom to four children, two of them girls. Just like their mother, neither Samantha, 14, nor Isabella, 10, have their ears pierced, though many of their peers do. Ear piercing is truly a trend for all ages — it’s not uncommon for young children and even newborns to be decked out in the ear bling. “Piercing has become such a cultural influence,” A 9-year-old girl gets her ears pierced at Piercology said Kevin Lowe of Piercology in the Short North. Aftercare is an important part of “Younger kids want to look like their the piercing process. These techidols. And many parents will bring niques ensure the piercing will heal their children to nurses or doctors quickly and effectively: right away when they are infants.” • Use a mild soap or natural product Although it’s not uncommon to see to clean the piercing. These tend to an elementary school-aged child in the be gentler on the skin. seat of an ear-piercing station at the • Soak your piercing with salt water to mall, some argue that they are too soothe and prevent infection. young. Patrick McCarthy, Piercology’s • Encourage children to wash their owner, explained that kids’ bodies hands before touching the jewelry often are not developed enough when or piercing. they come to get a piercing, so their • Avoid touching a piercing and piercings may shift as they get older. removing jewelry until the piercing Kids with piercings can also run is completely healed. into other complications. Many sports leagues do not allow participants to wear earrings. This causes problems find special jewelry that accommodates for those with freshly pierced ears their sensitivity. since they cannot remove their jewelry “We used to do ear piercings for until it is fully healed. Another issue babies,” said McCarthy. “But we ultithat has become more frequent is mately stopped because we believe metal allergies, which force people to kids should make their own choice. It
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is something that should be based on maturity level.” Even though Piercology does pierce minors, there are still requirements that must be met. Those under 18 need to be accompanied by a parent, and both parents and children have to present some form of government-issued identification. Bals’ philosophy with her daughters matches that of McCarthy. “I told the girls they needed to wait until they were 18 … to be sure they really wanted it and were mature enough to wear and care for them,” said the Dublin mother. Isabella would like to have her ears pierced and has even worn clip-on earrings, but Bals remains firm on the idea of making sure it something her daughters truly want. “Tastes and trends change,” said Bals. “The novelty can wear off quickly, and ear piercing is permanent.”
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When your child needs a hospital, everything matters. Every detail. Every decision. Every aspect of the care we provide for every child. From the child who comes to us with pediatric cancer, congenital heart disease, or cystic fibrosis. To the child who comes to us with a sprain, a broken bone, or a simple fever. Everything matters to us. Because when it’s your child, everything matters to you. Our definition of hospital is growing. Because the need is growing. Nationwide Children’s is more than the hospital at the corner of Livingston and Parsons. It’s the Close To HomeSM Centers in Dublin. The Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Westerville. The Primary Care Center on Olentangy River Road. And the Heart Center Clinic in Ashland, Kentucky. In total, it’s more than 50 facilities extending out across Ohio and beyond. It’s the pediatric expertise every child needs. Whenever and wherever it’s needed.
When a physician spends the entire night at a patient’s bedside. When a housekeeper refuses to accept anything less than spotless. When a nurse makes a connection with a family that lasts well beyond their hospital stay. When a research scientist is relentless in their pursuit of answers to medicine’s most challenging questions. When administrators never fail to put patients first.
You’ll find a commitment to caring throughout this institution. You have all seen the difference pediatric expertise makes in the lives of the children and families who come to us. You’ve heard the stories of children who win their battle with cancer and return home to normal lives. The stories of lifesaving surgeries. Of fevers reduced by late-night trips to urgent care. And while these moments represent the results of our efforts, it is the moments that lead to these results that truly define who we are.
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We’re building more than a new main hospital. We’re building the future of pediatric care. If you’ve been anywhere
The team assembled to make our new hospital a reality represents the very best in the fields of architecture and design. But they didn’t work in a vacuum. Rather, they are working alongside our medical staff, and our patients and their families, who have provided design input to insure the patient rooms are models of effectiveness and efficiency. We even went so far as to build a full-scale mock-up of a hospital floor as part of our planning process. We built a Level One trauma room. We built fully equipped and furnished patient rooms. We built nurses stations. Then we analyzed. Refined. And perfected. The architects and designers involved with the project claim no institution has ever gone to such lengths to make sure they got it right.
Our best advertising is family-to-family communication. Word is getting out. Every time a parent shares the story of their experience at Nationwide Children’s, a new family learns that here, everything matters. They learn about the remarkable things that are happening. About an expanded campus that represents the most advanced pediatric care center in the United States. They learn we were the first pediatric hospital in Ohio to receive Magnet nursing status, and that we continue to set the standard in nursing care.
They learn that we are successfully recruiting the finest doctors in the world to care for their children. They learn that we have the vision to look beyond the walls of the hospital. That we embrace the responsibility of caring for all children, not just those who come through our doors. That we are advocating for nutritious school lunches, because without them children cannot reach their full potential. That we are leading the fight to end child abuse, not just with our voices, but also with our actions. They are learning that there’s a national pediatric leader right here in Columbus.
Here, the future health and potential of all children is being shaped. By the time we complete our campus expansion, we anticipate more than one million patient visits annually. And the moment we open our doors, we will become the model for how pediatric care is delivered. We will influence how children around the world receive care. Hospitals will learn from us. They will study us. And they will take what they learn back to their own cities, and children everywhere will benefit from what we’ve accomplished. And how exactly did we reach this point? Because we come to work every day believing one thing: Everything matters.
They learn we work as hard to keep kids healthy, as we do to make them well. They learn that our Research Institute is influencing public policies that save lives. One example: Because of our efforts, car seat design, installation, and usage have improved dramatically.
Join and share with us what matters to you, or visit NationwideChildrens.org.
near downtown within the last year, you’ve seen it. A new main hospital taking shape within the Columbus skyline. We’re approaching the design and construction with the same commitment we approach patients and families. No detail is too small or large to receive our full attention. Every decision is carefully considered. And the ultimate goal is always to do what’s best for the children in our care.
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need to know: THE GO-TO GUIDE
Re-Dressed Consignment, Resale and Thrift Stores for Kids’ Clothes BY MARY SLEBODNIK
Your daughter, Molly, wishes she had Sally’s jeans. Sally thinks her jeans have too much glitter. She’d rather have Carly’s faded jeans. While this may sound like the beginning of a math problem, it could actually be the beginning of a trip to a resale clothing store. There, parents can sell the clothes their children can’t (or won’t) wear, and they can buy more outfits from other parents. In this month’s Go-To Guide, Columbus Parent deciphers the ins and outs of buying and selling gently-used clothes.
TYPES OF STORES:
TIPS FOR BUYING:
CONSIGNMENT: After the store staff has chosen which clothes they think their customers will buy, they price them and put them on sale. If the clothes sell, the store pays you a percentage of the price (sometimes more than 50 percent). If the clothes don’t sell, the store returns them to you. Stores tend to pay higher percentages for consignment than for resale. Brand, style, season and condition of clothes are prime considerations.
• Check all clothing for stains and items for
DONATION/THRIFT STORES: These stores will take all clean clothes in decent condition. The proceeds from their sales go to help non-profit organizations.
TIPS FOR SELLING:
RESALE: The store staff chooses items to buy from you outright. You receive cash or store credit the same day you hand over your clothes. Stores tend to pay lower rates for clothes bought outright because the store assumes all the risk for whether or not customers will buy them. Clothing must be in excellent condition.
missing pieces before you leave the store. Most resale stores have an “all sales final” policy.
• If you’re more interested in saving time, visit a resale store like Trader Tots that is choosey with inventory. If you’re more interested in saving money, visit a donation-based store like the Salvation Army where, within the racks and racks of clothing, you might find that pristine American Eagle shirt for $2.99.
• Check the store’s website or make a phone call to review the selling guidelines. Each store has different requirements and types of compensation.
• Rag-O-Rama manager Marah Stein said, “When in doubt, bring it in.” Clean items in current style are worth a try.
• Launder clothing. • Inform the store if you want matching pieces of outfits kept together.
• Ask the store about charity recommendations for unsold items.
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Rag-O-Rama
DISPATCH/PARENT FILE PHOTOS
DIRECTORY OF STORES We’ve grouped Central Ohio stores using this price range: $ — One whole outfit (shirt, pants, accessories) can be assembled for less than $10 $$ — $10-$25 $$$ — $26+ Unless otherwise noted, a store carries inventory for infants, toddlers, youth and teens, as well as maternity clothes.
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$ FAMILY THRIFT Type: donations Locations: 4250 W. Broad St. and 4815 E. Main St. (the one we visited)
Inventory: strongest selection for toddlers and youth; has mall and discount brands for all seasons Favorite Find: Urban Pipeline boy’s longsleeved polo shirt XL ($2.99) Notes: Smaller selection than other donationbased stores, but it’s worth a visit, especially for elementary-school and middle-school children.
GOODWILL COLUMBUS Type: donations Location: multiple, we visited a new store at 2933 Morse Road. Website: goodwillcolumbus.org Inventory: strongest selection for youth sizes up to size 14-16 girls, 18-20 boys; has mall and discount brands for all seasons Favorite Find: a toddler’s Toronto Maple Leafs windbreaker ($1.99) Notes: The new store has a great selection of kids’ clothes. It is clean, well-stocked and air conditioned.
OHIO THRIFT STORES Type: for-profit thrift stores — they buy from liquidators, non-profits and wholesalers Location: multiple, we visited 5738 Cleveland Ave. at the Columbus Square Shopping Center Website: ohiothriftinc.com Inventory: strongest selection for toddlers and youth; has mall and discount brands for all seasons Favorite Find: Boy’s American Eagle jeans, size 28/30 ($8.99). Girl’s It’s Our Time ruby sweater, size L ($2.99) Notes: The stores have a wider array of clothing than most other donation-based or thrift stores, including active wear, sleepwear and swimwear.
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Type: resale — store credit usually provided as pay-
Type: resale — pays cash or provides store
ment, but cash is paid for select brands and items Location: 3666 Main St., Hilliard; 614-529-8889 Website: littledarlingshilliard.com Inventory: strongest selection for infants and toddlers; has mostly mall brands for all seasons Favorite Find: Soft-pink, full-length jacket and matching dress, size 24 months ($16.99) Notes: Owner-operated. Aside from Once Upon a Child, had the biggest selection of children’s and infants’ toys, furniture and equipment.
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(usually county fairgrounds); upcoming events in 2011 are Hartford, Sept. 22-24; Hilliard, Oct. 6-8; Delaware, Oct. 14-16; Pickerington, Oct. 20-22 Website: threebagsfull.info Inventory: inventory also includes clothes for “back-to-work moms”; features mall and discount brands for all seasons, plus large selection of toys, supplies and equipment Notes: “Back-to-Work Moms” is a section devoted to professional attire for moms post-pregnancy. The Hartford Fairgrounds hosts the biggest Three Bags Full sale each year with about 50,000 items from more than 200 families. Plan ahead if you want to sell your items on consignment. Sellers must register in advance and pay a small entry fee. Owners can claim unsold items or donate them to charity at the end of the sale.
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA GREATER OHIO Type: donations Location: multiple, we visited 3620 Indianola Ave. and 1824 W. Henderson Road (their newest store) Website: voago.org Inventory: strongest selections are for toddlers; youth runs up to size 14-16 girls, 18-20 boys; has many mall and discount brands and discount brands for all seasons Favorite Find: Classic Pooh sundress in size 5T ($2.99) Notes: Finding clothes for teens at donation-based stores like this one takes patience. You may not find any — it simply depends on what the store has in stock at the moment.
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LULLABY’S BABY AND TODDLER RESALE SHOP Type: Does not buy from the public. Merchandise selected from personal buyers. Location: 225-D S. 21st St., Newark; 740-344-2966 Website: lullabysbabyshop.com Inventory: strongest selection for infants and toddlers; has mall and discount brands for all seasons Favorite Find: Little girl dresses and boy dress suits for less than $10 Notes: Clean, well-stocked store. Smaller selection than at many other stores, but worth a look if you’re in the Newark area.
ONCE UPON A CHILD Type: resale — pays cash or provides store credit Location: multiple, we visited 1385 Stoneridge Lane, Gahanna
Website: onceuponachild.com Inventory: newborn/infant, toddlers to 6/6x, boys to 20, girls to 16; all seasons; mostly mall brands.
Favorite Find: Baby UR It Corduroy jacket with dark mock-wood decorative toggles and woolly lining in the hood, size 24-48 months ($13.50) Notes: Has all departments of clothing for children, toddlers and infants, including costumes, dancewear, swimwear, sleepwear, outerwear and dress wear. Provides the biggest selection of children’s furniture, toys and equipment.
Location: multiple, we visited 7525 Sawmill Road in northwest Columbus Website: platoscloset.com Inventory: tweens and teens, all seasons, mostly mall brands like H&M, American Eagle, True Religion and Lucky; store buys sizes starting at 14/18 youth and juniors 016 plus Favorite Find: Jeans. Rows and rows of name-brand jeans for all sizes, some under $10 Notes: If you had trouble finding your teens’ or tweens’ school clothes at discount stores, or if Rag-o-Rama styles seemed just a little too mature for your young teen, stop in here. Younger teens are especially wellserved by this store.
TRADER TOTS CHILDREN’S, TEEN AND MATERNITY RESALE Type: resale and consignment Location: 1828 W. Fifth Ave., Grandview Heights; 614-488-8687 Website: tradertots.com Inventory: strongest selection for toddlers; features mostly mall brands like Carters, Gymboree, Gap, Cakewalk, Abercrombie, Old Navy and Oilily; inventory is kept seasonal Favorite Find: Handcrafted hair bows for girls, created locally by Bows by Daphne, ($2.50-$4.00), theme bows available for holidays Notes: Owner-operated. Helpful, friendly service. Great place to go for dresses, school clothes, play clothes, toys and supplies. Caters to children under 12.
THE SALVATION ARMY FAMILY STORE Type: donations Location: multiple, we visited 2632 Morse
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Road. The largest store in Columbus is located at 1675 S. High St. Website: salvationarmycolumbus.org Inventory: strongest selection is for infants and toddlers; many mall and discount brands for all seasons Favorite Find: Gently used onesies for 29 cents Notes: Great selection; one store sorts through an average of 2,000 clothing donations each day. A surprisingly large number of teen clothes, including a Forever XXI shirt for $2.99.
RAG-O-RAMA Type: resale — pays cash or provides store credit Location: 3301 N. High St., Clintonville; 614-261-7202 Website: ragorama.com Inventory: teens and college-age; the stock is not strictly seasonal, but they consider season when buying items; carries mostly mall brands, including Ralph Lauren, American Apparel and Abercrombie Favorite Find: Forever XXI cuffed shorts ($6) Notes: New items compose 5 percent to 10 percent of store’s inventory. Staff is very selective and buys clothes based on style, season and condition. Equally large selection for young men’s and women’s clothing. Also carries vintage styles, accessories and costumes.
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Anesthesia is the use of medications (given as an injection into the vein or inhaled) to prevent one from remembering or feeling pain or other sensations during surgery or other medical procedures. An anesthesiologist administers Dr. Joseph Tobias the medications during surgery and will also monitor and treat changes in is Chief of Anesthe- your son’s major bodily functions. siology at NationThere are three main categories of anesthesia: general, regional and local. wide Children’s With general anesthesia, your child will be completely unconscious during the Hospital and a Pro- procedure, with no sensations, pain, awareness, movement or memory of the fessor of Anesthesi- surgery. General anesthesia can be given through an intravenous catheter or ology and Pediby inhaling gases or vapors. atrics at the Ohio Anesthesia continues to get safer as medications improve and many anesState University. thesiologists continue to receive specialized training. Many children’s hospitals have a full staff of anesthesiologists with specialized training to care for infants and children. In very rare cases, anesthesia can cause complications in children such as changes in the heart rhythms, breathing problems or allergic reactions to medications. The risks depend on the type of procedure, the condition of the patient, and the type of anesthesia used. Be sure to talk to your son’s doctor, surgeon and/or anesthesiologist about any concerns. It is important that you answer all of the anesthesiologist’s presurgery questions honestly and thoroughly, and that your son follow the doctor’s instructions about what not to do before surgery.
My 10-year-old daughter was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. How is this different from type 2 diabetes and how will it affect her everyday life? Type 1 diabetes results when the person’s own immune system destroys cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Once this happens, those cells will never make insulin again. Type 1 diabetes can’t be prevented or predicted. There is nothing that either a parent or the child did to cause the disease. Once a person has type 1 diabetes, it requires lifelong treatment with insulin. Kids and teens depend on daily insulin injections (or an insulin pump) to control blood sugar levels. People with type 2 diabetes usually produce a high level of insulin, but the body requires more than it can produce. Some people with type 2 diabetes can restore their insulin balance by weight loss or by oral medications. Be sure your daughter has a balanced, healthy diet, and pay close attention to the sugar and starches she eats so you know how much insulin she’ll need to match the carbohydrates. She should also get regular exercise to help control blood sugar levels. Be sure to discuss diabetes with your primary care physician, who may ask you to consult with a pediatric endocrinologist and a diabetes team. Your health care team will work with you to prevent complications of diabetes and make life as normal as possible by teaching your family how to keep your daughter’s blood glucose in control and monitoring her success over time.
Dr. David Repaske is Chief of the Section of Endocrinology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Director of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism in the Department of Pediatrics at the Ohio State University.
To learn more about Nationwide Children’s Hospital, visit www.NationwideChildrens.org
At a dance school we’re considering enrolling our daughter in, it seems that a lot of the girls start using pointe shoes at around age 10. But I’ve read that beginning pointe dancing before age 12 can be harmful to one’s feet because they might still be growing a lot. How can we figure out what’s best for our daughter? Starting in pointe shoes depends as much on the strength of the legs as much as it does on the maturity of foot growth. The average age for children to start in pointe shoes is 12. At this age, many children with years of experience have enough technical skill and physical strength to correctly maintain the difficult position. It’s important that kids who want to go on pointe have years of training under their belt. The introduction must be gradual, or kids risk serious injury to the soft tissue surrounding the bones of the feet and knees. This can cause painfully enlarged joints and injury to the lower spine. All children should be supervised closely by a trained dance teacher to decrease the risk of injury. For most dancers — children and adults — dancing on pointe is painful. Many will use lamb’s wool, gel pads or other similar cushions in their shoes to make dancing easier. Talk to your primary-care physician if you aren’t sure whether or not your daughter is ready for pointe shoes.
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By now, many kids are back to school and back into a sports routine. Regardless of the sport, kick this season off safely by following these tips:
Warm up and cool down. Stretching before and after a game or practice will help prevent injury.
Hydrate. Drink plenty of water before, during and after a game or practice. Stay away from energy drinks, which contain a lot of sugar. Wear protective equipment. All sports come with certain risks. Reduce these by wearing necessary safety equipment such as helmets, pads, proper shoes, etc. Don’t play through pain. Soreness after a tough game is normal, but if your child is experiencing a lot of pain — especially in a specific location — he or she could be injured. Playing through it can often make things worse.
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This month, our curious kid has managed to Krazy-Glue his fingers together. Before we panic, though, we’re going to ask an expert — Dr. Stephen Hersey, a pediatrician at Nationwide Children’s Hospital — for his take on the situation. Here’s what Dr. Hersey had to say: “Cyanoacrylate products, known by brand names such as Krazy Glue and Super Glue, can easily get into and onto the hands of children. If a child accidentally or intentionally glues his or her fingers together, home management is usually all that is required. “The manufacturers of this product recommend acetone-based solvents, like nail polish remover, to aid with dissolving the glue. Your typical over-thecounter nail polish remover is usually effective. Apply it liberally to the glued body surfaces and allow the glue to soften. Do not put any type of solvent on or
near the eyes or other mucous membranes as this can be harmful to such sensitive areas. “In addition, using an oil-based product can help in the removal of Krazy Glue accidents. Mineral oil, vegetable oil and petroleum jelly have all proven to be effective. These can all be used safely in sensitive-skin areas and around the eyes. “Simple prolonged soaking in warm water also may result in sufficient softening of the adhesive to separate tissue surfaces. However, this may take several hours to accomplish. Avoid using extremely hot water which can burn the skin.
“Lastly, emergency medical intervention is generally not necessary as the affected surfaces will usually separate on their own within several days.” Dr. Hersey pointed, however, that these products would qualify as poison if ingested; for that, all families should have the poison emergency hotline number programmed into their phones: 1-800-222-1222. This hotline will connect you to the closest poison center. For the hearing impaired, the Central Ohio Poison Center can be directly reached at this TTY number: 1866-688-0088.
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Saving Up for College BY DENISE TROWBRIDGE
It’s September. Brace yourself — you’re also one school year closer to college-tuition bills. If you feel a knot in your stomach just thinking about it, I can’t blame you. Luckily, socking away money for college doesn’t have to be hard. Ohio’s do-it-yourself 529 plan — College Advantage — is one of the top-rated college-savings plans in the nation, according to investment research firm Morningstar and the website savingforcollege.com. FYI: A 529, glamorously named for the part of the tax code that created it, is a tax-advantaged investment account specifically for college savings. Each state has its own plan.
Ohio residents who invest in Ohio’s College Advantage plan get a state — not federal — income-tax deduction of up to $2,000 per child per year, based on contributions. The money grows tax-free. “Parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles can all put money in them as well,” said Carol Friedhoff, a certified financial planner with Savvy Outcomes in Dublin. “It has so much flexibility.” College Advantage has won accolades for its low-fee investment options such as Vanguard index funds, and FDIC-insured savings accounts and CDs. The minimum contribution is only $25, and includes an option for direct deposit from your paycheck or
checking account. Even if you contribute only the minimum, it adds up. “$25 a month, at 5 percent earnings, after 10 years, that’s $3,882. After 15 years, it’s $6,682,” Friedhoff said. “It’s enough to put a dent in the first year of tuition.” If counting on stocks and bonds to fund a big goal like college seems unsettling to you, there are ways to minimize risk. Robert Reed, of Reed Financial Planning in Columbus, recommends the 50-50 rule. “Put half of the money into an equity-index fund, and half into a bond fund,” Reed said. “Once a year, look at the balance between the two. If the bond fund is now
worth 60 percent and the stock worth 40, sell part of the bonds to buy more stock until it’s back to 50-50. Over time, this formula has been proven to reduce risk and boost returns.” This is a good strategy if your children are in preschool or elementary school, but your mix should become more conservative as they enter high school. “Don’t put anything in the stock market unless you don’t need it for seven years, because (if the market crashes) you will have to wait that long to make your money back,” Reed said. If you aren’t sure your child will attend college, or you don’t have enough money to fund that and
Denise Trowbridge is a self-professed money geek, who has written about personal finance, bankin, and insurance for The Columbus Dispatch and Bankrate.com. She blogs about very personal money issues at middlepathfinance.com. Denise tries not to talk about money at cocktail parties, but sometimes she just can’t help herself. retirement, skip the 529 and open a Roth IRA instead, Reed said. There’s no tax break, but there’s no penalty if you use money from a Roth IRA to pay college bills — “and if you don’t need it for tuition,” Reed said, “you can keep the money for retirement.”
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THE PRESENT OF
Grandparents’ PRESENCE
BY KEVIN ARNOLD
Two generations ago, families were less mobile than they are today. Jobs supported long-term work commitments, and generations of families lived nearby. As an older father, I recall those days. Today, when older parents and adult offspring live far apart, young children experience much less contact with grandparents. As a result of the separation, parents face a challenge: fostering an attachment between young children and grandparents. Parents, facing this new challenge, often ask, “How do I make grandparents a part of our family’s life, when they live so far away?” As a father and a psychologist, I recommend four basic strategies:
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FREQUENT PHONE CALLS: In the face of life’s demands, calling our parents can be low priority. A weekly call home needs to be scheduled — in our home we call on Sunday night. Think of these calls as more than conversations; they are opportunities for grandparents and grandchildren to build connections.
NICKNAMES: In families, nicknames become part of the secret language that binds us together. But, when grandparents live far away, creating nicknames requires more work. We can do that by asking our parents about special historical names from their pasts. Such nicknames create a special connection between grandparents and our children.
GRANDMA AND GRANDPA’S STUFF: We need to find somewhere in our home to place family treasures, including space for grandparents’ “stuff.” Wherever that place is in our home, we should include things from our parents’ home. We can also display crafts and cards made by our children for their grandparents. The connections from the time spent with grandparents will transfer to their “stuff,” helping our children maintain a connection to their grandparents. The “stuff” creates a concrete symbol of this emotional bond.
SLEEPOVERS: Many parents worry that leaving the children with grandparents creates an imposition, but in reality these sleepovers provide an opportunity for attachments to form in unique ways. When parents are present, we interfere with the grandparent-grandchild dynamic. But sleepovers allow grandparents to act more naturally and grandchildren to respond more genuinely — children weave our parents’ home into the fabric of their everyday world (and we parents get a much-needed break, too). Grandparents mean as much today as ever to children. A friend of mine reminded me that grandparents can give unconditional love, even if our own experience with our parents has baggage attached to it. The challenge of sustaining closeness across the miles is worth taking on: It gives our children the gifts of an extended family, a bridge to their history and a unique kind of love that lasts more than a lifetime. Psychologist Kevin Arnold, Ph.D., ABPP, is the director of the Center for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy in Columbus, and a clinical faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at the Ohio State University. He is married and the father of two children, and he loves being an “older” dad.
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Potato printing is a family-craft classic, but this month we put an Almost Autumn twist on it! Take the family apple picking this season and use a couple of your choice picks for a creative stamping project to brighten up lunchtime or create fun goodie bags for an autumnal party.
WHAT YOU NEED • • • • • • •
two apples cut in half, from the stem to the bottom red, green and white washable paints sponge brushes and one small paintbrush newspaper paper towels old lids or other wide, shallow containers for the paint paper lunch sacks
HOW YOU DO IT 1. Lay newspaper down around your work area. Any project involving kids and paint is guaranteed to get messy! 2. Press the exposed half of your apples to paper towels to absorb as much moisture as possible.
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3. Lay out the flat lunch sacks in your work area. 4. Pour paint into lids. To make light green and pink colors, just mix the white paint in with your red and green paints. (TIP: You can use fabric paints instead if you want to stamp tote bags, t-shirts or other cotton surfaces.) 5. Press the exposed half of your apples in the paint puddle lightly. Use a sponge brush to paint any areas of the apple flesh that are not covered in paint.
7. When you lift up a stamped image of the apple is left on your surface! Use a sponge brush to fill in any blank areas of the impression.
6. Press the painted apple halves down on the flat lunch sacks. Use even, moderate pressure to press down and try not to shift the apple.
8. Use a small paint brush to add stem and leaf details.
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9. Experiment with different patterns and colors and stamp away!
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: COOKING WITH KIDS
Beyond
RANCH BY JANE HAWES PHOTOS BY WILL SHILLING
It’s a battle getting kids to kick the ranchdressing habit, explained Monique McCoy, a food educator with Local Matters. The Columbus group is dedicated to teaching people about healthy, locally sourced foods. “Ranch has a lot of fat in it,” McCoy told an eager audience of students at the Dowd Education Center in Franklinton. “Does anyone know what that does to you? “It sticks to the insides of your arteries and heart!” shouted one of the youngsters. To help the children, who ranged in age from 6 to about 15, McCoy was teaching them how to make a healthy but still zingy-tasting dressing they could use on their lunchtime salad, though a few of them also used it to dress the turkey sandwiches they were served that day. Many of the students were residents of the surrounding neighborhood, but quite a few, explained Homeless Families Foundation spokes-
woman Susan Davis, were living in transitional housing nearby. The HFF’s Dowd Center becomes another home to many of these children, providing food, education and a break from the worries they live with each day. After walking the kids through the dressing’s preparation, using a panel of ingredient pourers, McCoy asked them all to try it. “The ‘No yuck’ rule applies,” McCoy reminded the 50-plus students. “You say, ‘No, thank you,’ or ‘It’s not my favorite’ if you don’t want more.” Six-year-old Laishauna Bailey West, who got to pour the honey into the dressing mix, said she liked it, while her tablemate, 7-year-old Mackenzie Klingman, wasn’t quite as impressed. Just down the table, though, Andrew Cobb, 6, said, “It tastes like pickles. I like it.” His buddy, Tre Shepherd, also 6, said, “I think it tastes like chicken.” “He likes chicken,” Andrew explained.
Tre Shepherd enjoys his lunch. below left: Laishauna Bailey West keeps an eye on the honey. below right: Monique McCoy talks to the students.
NOT-RANCH DRESSING INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup rice wine vinegar (balsamic vinegar also works well) • 1/2 cup olive oil • 2 tablespoons mustard • 2 tablespoons honey • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or another dried-herb mix) • lettuce and other salad veggies DIRECTIONS: • Grown-up: Set out materials and measuring cups and spoons. • Kid (with grown-up help if needed): measure each ingredient into an airtight plastic container (like an ice-cream tub) • Kid: once everything is measured in, put the lid on the container, make sure it’s airtight, then shake it up well. • Grown-up: pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and serve. The dressing is also good as a condiment for sliced-meat sandwiches and even for dipping pizza in!
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family fun: PARTIES
G G Y U Birthday B A BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON
Imagine a birthday party where nearly a dozen rambunctious boys sit around a table and discover amazing facts about bugs. Well it can — and did — happen when my son, Nick, turned 6. Nick, who started catching bugs not long after he learned to walk, has always been a nature kid. (I can still picture him toddling after a cockroach at a Downtown business. Ugh!) He loves attending programs sponsored by the Columbus Metro Parks, memorizing bits of animal trivia and exploring the outdoors. When Nick said he wanted to have a bug birthday party, I went to work looking for some creepy, crawling entertainment. Around the same time, the Columbus Metropolitan Library was hosting a program featuring Mark Berman and his BUGMAN Educational Entoprises. The boys and I headed to the library to check him out. We were impressed by the number and size of the bugs he brought to the library. There was even an exciting moment when a praying mantis leaped across the room and got comfortable on the library drapes. Berman’s program was entertaining and educational. He dispelled myths about bugs and reminded kids that they have a
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responsibility to take care of other living creatures. He made funny jokes and kept the kids’ attention during his talk. Nick agreed that Berman would be perfect for his birthday party. (We both liked that we had the chance to preview his presentation and had a good idea of what to expect at the party.) With the entertainment out of the way, it was time to secure a venue. We had talked about having the party at a local ice cream or pizza shop but decided the other customers might not appreciate Berman and his bugs. Lucky for us, the shelter house at Jeffery Mansion Park in Bexley was available (for $20 an hour for a minimum of two hours and available only to Bexley residents). We have found that parks make a great setting for kids’ parties because there’s plenty of space to run around. Most parks have playground equipment, which is a fun way to amuse guests at the beginning and the end of the party when parents are dropping off and picking up kids. Choosing party treats and favors was easy too. The boys helped me use candy and
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MICHAEL BEEKHUIZEN PHOTOS
licorice to make spider cupcakes. We gave each guest a bug kit that included a magnifying glass and butterfly net. For decorations, we picked up a couple of balloon bouquets and bought some inexpensive, checked vinyl tablecloths. Nick and I hot-glued plastic bugs to the tablecloths so it looked like the party was overrun by insects. Nick loved the tablecloths, the cupcakes and, of course, the bugs. “The kids learned about bugs and had fun,” he said.
BUGMAN Educational Entoprises is an educational outreach company that provides enrichment experiences. You can visit Mark Berman’s website at bugs.org, call him at 614-491-3810, or email him at prmantis@bugs.org. The cost for a one-hour presentation for up to 30 guests (and recommended to happen before the birthday cake) is $130.
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family fun: EATING OUT WITH KIDS
SAN SU KOREAN
B.B.Q.CUISINE THE MOM SAYS I’ve enjoyed Korean barbecue cooking in other cities, so I was really looking forward to introducing our son to this unique style of eating. Friends have raved about San Su in Northwest Columbus, so I called the day before for reservations (it turned out we did not need reservations at 6:30 on a Friday evening, but by 7 p.m. we might have). Knowing that this type of meal means more banchan (side dishes) than you could ever hope to finish, along with your main proteins, we skipped the appetizers. Each table comes with a grill set into the table. Where I’ve eaten Korean before, we got to cook our own food (think fondue style), but at San Su, the very friendly food server did the cooking for us. As nice and as helpful as she was in explaining each item, I honestly would have preferred to cook my own meats. With the food being cooked for us, it made for a much quicker dinner than I would have liked (especially when the meal is so pricey): The food really does taste best when it’s still hot, so you tend to just chow the whole time. And then it’s over and then you’re in a food coma. That said, the food was delicious. My husband and I opted for the “San for two” meal
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($53.95). That netted us kalbi BBQ (beef short ribs), sam kyup sal (pork belly) and cha dol bae gi (thin sliced beef with a sesame dipping sauce) for our proteins, which we wrapped in green-leaf lettuce with steamed rice; one bowl of kimchi jjigae (spicy cabbage soup, but not so spicy that I couldn’t eat it); one hissing hot pot of gyeran jjim (very surreal steamed eggs); and about 10 of those banchan, which were mostly kimchi preparations but also included a yummy potato salad. Basically anything that had sesame oil in it tasted fabulous and I was very happy to consume it. Bathrooms were fine. No diaper-changing station, but the unisex, handicap-accessible bathroom is large enough that you could do something makeshift. For as quickly as you might get in and out of there, a diaper change might not be needed. For the price, I’m not sure I would choose this again for a dinner, especially if I’m using this as an opportunity to introduce children to another cuisine. The lunches, however, are much more reasonably priced and would be a fine alternative. We knew our son loved bulgogi, so he would have eaten it at any price and I’m sure he’ll be asking to go back sometime. —JANE HAWES
Eat Pizza. Help Kids.
C I E L S of
Columbus Wednesday, September 21 Wednesday, 5 – 9 P.M.
JODI MILLER PHOTOS
THE KID SAYS I was excited to go to San Su because we had already gone to Benihana’s and my mother said it was kind of like that. And it was because of the grill, but this grill was smaller and it was set down into the table. My mother said in other Korean barbecues you can cook your own food, but they cooked it for us at San Su. I thought the restaurant looked cool. I liked the comfy booths. Our waitress was really nice, explaining to us what everything was. The food was amazing, especially the beef bulgogi ($21). It was so good I didn’t even share it with my parents. I’ve tried bulgogi before but theirs was definitely the best. The sauce made it taste so good. There were so many side dishes. I think she lined up like 10 in a circle around the
SAN SU KOREAN B.B.Q. CUISINE
grill, and I only tried one, the sliced radish. I liked it. I didn’t try wrapping anything in lettuce leaves. I didn’t know that’s what they were for and I thought my parents were just doing that because that’s them. I’m still glad I didn’t try anything wrapped in lettuce. I think I tried at least one of all the meats she cooked for us. I don’t know what each one was called, but I liked them. I kind of liked how quick it was, since it only took 40 minutes. Sometimes you just don’t want a sit-down-long kind of meal. The bathrooms were really nice, definitely very clean. We didn’t have any dessert because we were full. I would like to go back. —COLIN HAWES
HOW’D THEY LIKE IT? FOOD:
SERVICE:
HOURS: 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m., Friday; 12 noon-2 a.m., Saturday; 12 noon-10 p.m., Sunday COST: soups, salads, appetizers ($2.50-$19.95); dinner entrees and one-pot meals ($10.95-$62.95 for two); lunches ($8.95-$13.95)
Lifestyle September 15 Communities Bring your FAMILY for all-you-can-eat pizza and vote Pavilion 5 – 10 p.m.
for your favorite in the Crave People’s Choice Award. Expanded children’s and family area right on the field with inflatables, crafts and tons of fun!
Music by The Bug Hounds
• Inflatables • Face Painters • Caricature Artists • Crafts
BATHROOM:
FAVORITE BITE: MOM: cha dol bae gi KID: beef bulgogi
Family Pass $35 2 Adults & up to 3 kids 12 & Under Plus 5 Soft Drink Tickets
Save time and money! www.NationwideChildrens.org/SliceOfColumbus Presented by
1138 Bethel Rd., Northwest Side 614-273-0188 sansubbq.com
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GRADING SCALE: GREAT! GOOD. MEH. BOO.
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family fun: WORTH THE PRICE OF A SITTER?
A Fresh Take on
Dining Al Fresco BY GEOFF DUTTON & MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON PHOTOS BY ERIC WAGNER
Walking up to the table at the Jorgensen Farms’ annual August Girasole dinner is a bit like walking onto a movie set. The linen-covered table, placed between rows of sunflowers in a Westerville farm field, is beautifully set with flowers and candles. The picturesque setting offers local foodies the chance to enjoy slow food at its finest while showcasing local produce and meat. It also offers Columbus-area residents the chance to savor fresh food in a unique environment. With a description like that we were hooked, so we booked a date night for ourselves. MELISSA: The idea of dining in a sunflower field sounded like an opportunity for a romantic dinner that was also a chance to sample some of Central Ohio’s finest bounty. As a family that has bought produce from a co-op of local farmers for years, Geoff and I were intrigued by what the farm would serve. GEOFF: I was reflexively inclined not to like this. My first impression was that there was something almost too cute about it, like a Pottery Barn catalog sprung to life. But the appetizers and mead in the barn set a relaxed and friendly tone. The food — goat cheese spread, roasted sweet peppers, gazpacho and tomato hummus — was cleverly prepared and delicious. We attended with 16 or so people from our informal wine group, and about 80 other people we didn’t know. MELISSA: While sampling the appetizers, we mixed and mingled with the other diners. People were friendly and eager to chat. A violin player contributed to the festive mood. When it was time to head out to the sunflower field, farm owner Val Jorgensen encouraged us to savor the food, the scene and the evening. “Girasole,” she explained, means sunflower in Italian.
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GEOFF: A Central Ohio landscape doesn’t exactly lend itself to grandiose description, but, let’s face it — you can’t beat the hard blue sky of a late summer or autumn evening in the Buckeye State. Seated amid brilliant sunflowers, on a picturesque and fragrant farm, with a spread of well-prepared seasonal produce … it connects you to local, rural charms that are so easy to forget. MELISSA: The setting was completely amazing. It felt like a spread out of a Martha Stewart magazine. The wait staff served the meal from an antique wagon that doubled as a buffet. They carried dishes in egg baskets and other unique serving pieces.
Because Q &DANA! is in our
THE RATING SYSTEM AND VERDICT:
GEOFF: The food courses ranged from OK (honey cake with ice cream) to excellent (spit-roasted lamb and grilled chicken). We especially liked that we were able to bring our wine to the meal. Using the menu the farm provided us the week before the dinner, a friend selected a few varieties that paired nicely with the food. MELISSA: The ambiance was somehow just this side of Napa Valley, yet only 25 minutes from Downtown Columbus. These organic planters, who have puttered out of sheer love for years, recognize the special charm of their farm. And they have invented an enchanting way to share it with suburbanites who have an appreciation for locally produced foods. They started hosting monthly dinners in the fields earlier this year, and will continue through inclement weather and even in wintertime by moving the tables into the barn. If “Under the Tuscan Sun” is a bit outside your budget, consider a drive to rural Westerville.
Whatever it takes Book a sitter now Only if Grandma is available Candyland, anyone?
VERDICT:
THE FINANCIALS: Dinner, $40/person:
$80
Wine:
$25
Babysitting fees: TOTAL COST OF THE EVENING:
$60 $165
JORGENSEN FARMS THIRD SUNDAY COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA) DINNER 5851 E. Walnut St., Westerville jorgensen-farms.com NOTES: These dinners sell out earlier and earlier each month, so reserve a spot online as soon as you can. The third Sunday of the month dinners are adults only, and you can also order a box of fresh produce to take home with you. On the first Sundays of the month, the farm hosts a family-friendly event from 1-4 p.m.
Inspire your childit’sh COSI’s curiosity w ops.
Early Childhood Worksh
At COSI we know kids have lots of questions, like why everything is bigger through a magnifying glass and why magnets are sticky. Children age 6 months to 6 years can learn answers to these questions and more with COSI’s monthly, hands-on early childhood workshops.
Infant Workshops
Toddler Workshops
(Ages 6–17 Months)
(Ages 18–36 Months)
October: Mud & Dirt November: Stars & Shapes December: Snow January: Happy Times COSI Members, $12 Nonmembers, $17
October: Yuck & Muck November: Rockets & Stars December: FREEEEEZE! January: It’s Me COSI Members, $27 Nonmembers, $34
Workshop price includes one adult.
Workshop price includes one adult.
Preschool Workshops (Ages 3–5 Years) October: Squishy Science November: Astronaut Adventure December: C-C-Cold Science January: Afternoon in the City COSI Members, $27 Nonmembers, $34 Workshop price includes one adult.
School’s Out Camps (Ages 5–1 1 Years)
October 21: Robotics • November 23, 25: Video Games I & II December 19–23, 26–30: COSI Classics • January 16: Mind Storm Robots COSI Members, $55 per day; Nonmembers, $65 per day Wrap-Around Care is available.
Call 614.228.2674 to register for Early Childhood Workshops, or visit www.cosi.org/earlychildhood for details. Stay connected to COSI:
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family fun: DAY TRIPPIN’
Ohio Renaissance Festival BY JANE HAWES
The Ohio Renaissance Festival (henceforth referred to as the ORF) is opening its 31st year at a permanent and easily accessible 30-acre site off I-71 between Columbus and Cincinnati. It’s a pretty cool day trip for families. In many ways, the ORF is like a county fair. There’s parking in a grassy field, a multitude of vendors, overpriced food and drink (most everything costs $5 — or £5 as the signs read there, even though it really means $5), and overpriced games and “human-powered” rides (like giant swings, horse ride, maze — most of them $2 to $3 a pop). It’s either dusty or muddy, depending on the weather, and the “privies” (glorified porta-potties) are going to be an issue for fussy children. And yet somehow the ORF is much more entertaining and therefore bearable (at least for me) than a county fair. Mostly it’s because the people sucking away your dollars are just so gosh darn enthusiastic and genuinely into the role playing that goes along with this setting. No creepy carnies here. The role playing doesn’t come across as weird nor are these folks overbearing with their barely-there British accents. It’s just fun to see people dressed up like knights, princesses, pirates and Vikings (and, boy, do they owe Harry Potter big time for injecting new life into this entertainment genre). You can even rent a costume for the day ($25 for children, $35 and up for adults), but you won’t feel out of place if you’re dressed like the 21st-century muggle that you are.
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OHIO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 10542 E. State Route 73, Harveysburg (about an hour’s drive from Downtown Columbus) 513-897-7000 renfestival.com HOURS: weekends and Labor Day from Sept. 3 through Oct. 16, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., rain or shine COST: $20 for adults, $10 for children 5 to 12, and free for children under 5. Online discounts and packages are available. Parking cost $2.
The highlight of each day, which most people build their visit around, is one of the three jousting exhibitions that take place in the Arena of Champions. Think of these like professional wrestling — only more impressive because they’ve
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got horses playing along, too. You’ll want to get a seat at least 15 minutes before the jousting starts (and be forewarned that some of the participants’ audible humor is very PG-13). And pay attention to the wind direction if you want to stay upwind of the dust that will be generated on a dry day. You can bring food into the festival grounds if you reason nicely with the entrance staff (they said they wouldn’t refuse someone who has special dietary needs), but for the most part, you can expect to spend at least as much as your entrance fee on all those turkey legs, mead, wooden great swords and princess garlands.
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family fun: PLAYGROUND PATROL RECREATION SERVICES
Family Fun Activities
Here is a snapshot of just a few of our upcoming events and programs. Find fun family ideas for the fall by visiting www.dublinohiousa.gov/recreation.
Touch a Truck Join us for our annual event, complete with trucks, tractors and really cool cars to explore and see up close…plus we have a few NEW additions this year! No registration is required, just drop by for as long as you’d like and don’t forget your cameras. Ages: All ages Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. - noon
Jump Start T-Ball A fun and instructional introduction to baseball. Players learn the basics of throwing, catching, fielding, batting and base running. All participants receive a team shirt, hat, and trophy. Class Date Day Time CR SDR/NR Fee 462150.01 Sep 10 - Oct 15 Sa 9 - 10 a.m. $65 $75
Kids Klinik ALYSIA BURTON PHOTO
Emerald Fields PLAYGROUND
Get the little ones started early in an introduction to tennis. Tennis lead-up games are used to develop coordination and strength, followed by ball control drills using forehand and backhand. Serve and volley are introduced. Ages: 5 – 8 Class Date Day Time CR SDR/NR Fee 463600.01 Sep 10 - Oct 1 Sa 8 - 8:45 a.m. $45 $55 463600.02 Sep 10 - Oct 1 Sa 9 - 9:45 a.m. $45 $55
BY KRISTEN MAETZOLD The tip of a canary-yellow canopy peeking out from the treetops is the first clue that the creators of this new park had lofty goals. The City of Dublin built Emerald Fields Playground, a universally accessible playground, with grant money awarded by the state. While the play area is designed for children with special needs, it truly is interesting and engaging for children of all physical-skill levels, from toddlers through elementary school-aged kids. To get to the play area you’ll first pass NEOS 360. This giant circular play station incorporates lights and music to test eye-ear-hand-foot coordination, and cardio levels. Those skills will serve kids well as they move on to the sprawling playground. Like a life-sized game of Chutes & Ladders, generous purple ramps and bridges connect a bevy of brightly colored slides and various climbing structures. Tucked underneath it all is a series of fun games that test knowledge of numbers, shapes, colors, and patience, including a brilliantly designed scavenger hunt. Other little play pockets include areas in which to teeter-totter, sit-n-spin, bounce, balance, climb a rope ladder or a rock wall, and even make music. And of course what playground is complete without swings? You’ll find a dozen to pick from including two baby swings and two especially designed for children with special needs.
For more information visit:
www.dublinohiousa.gov/recreation or call 614.410.4550
EMERALD’S ADDITIONAL GEMS: • Ample, convenient parking • Roomy shelter house with picnic tables • Air-conditioned, clean (boys, girls and family) bathrooms, open April 1-Oct. 31 • Drinking fountain • Trash and recycle receptacles • Lightning Detection System • Rubber surface under play areas • Light-colored slides that stay cool to touch even on hot, sunny days • Multiple canopies provide some shade (sunscreen still recommended!) • Park is connected to Dublin’s bike path system 4040 Wyandotte Woods Blvd. (near the intersection of Sawmill and Hard roads), Dublin For map and directions: dublin.oh.us/recreation/parks/ emeraldfields.php Hours: dawn to dusk
Abbey Theater Presentations Magic Man Carroll Baker Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. How does the Abbey Theater kick off the season? With magic and fun, provided by Columbus’ funniest magician. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Tickets: $7 adult, $5 children and seniors.
Salsa Cinderella Saturday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. See Grey Seal Puppets’ fresh look at the story of Cinderella re-imagined with a Latin flair. With an original Latin musical score and dazzling puppets and staging, this show is sure to delight! Recommended for ages 5 and up. Tickets: $7 adult, $5 children and seniors.
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family fun: MEDIA REVIEWS “PRESS HERE” by Herve Tullet This book is not to be merely held in your hands while being read. This book requires you, or preferably your child, to press buttons, rotate the book, shake it furiously, and to be amazed at the magic that happens with every page turn. It all starts out with one simple task: “press here.” FOR AGES 2 TO 6.
booksS FOR
KID
“BECAUSE” by Richard Torrey
“HOORAY FOR AMANDA & HER ALLIGATOR”
If you believe “because” is not a real answer, then your child needs to have a seat with you and read this book. Undoubtedly your child will understand why “because” is a viable answer for every situation presented in this enjoyable title, and you will undoubtedly remember why it was your go-to answer when you were younger. Go pick it up for a good short read with the family, because. FOR AGES 3 TO 6.
by Mo Willems If you know Mo Willems, then you know that his books are always loud, fun, cute and creative. If you don’t know Mo Willems, then “Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator” is the perfect place to begin. This picture book is divided into small chapter-like sections that show the fun and trouble that Amanda and Alligator fall into throughout the day. Grab this book and your child, or a group of children, and enjoy the fun! FOR AGES 3 TO 8
“BATMAN: THE FOG OF FEAR” by Martin Powell Do you have a young superhero-loving child who is not satisfied with all those “other” books? You are in luck! “Batman: The Fog of Fear” is but one of many titles that have recently hit the shelves. This book, like the other DC Super Hero Books, is a first chapter book that is laced with fun pictures, fast-paced stories and what your child loves to read about the most — superheroes. FOR AGES 7 TO 11
“THE ASCENSION: A SUPER HUMAN CLASH” by Michael Carroll “The Ascension” begins with the heroes defeating the supervillain, Krodin. They survived, the world is safe, and they can return to their “normal” hero lives. However, several weeks later, the country is put under martial law. Will the heroes continue to follow the laws laid before them, or will they become the new threat? Through this situation of how the world reacts to “perceived” threats and the amazing characters that Michael Carroll creates, “The Ascension” isn’t merely a book that superhero enthusiasts will love, but that anyone could enjoy. Intrigued?
WEBSITE COLLEGEBOUND.NET
“THE SEARCH FOR WONDLA” by Tony Diterlizzi Offering a feeling reminiscent of the Oz books, “The Search for WondLa” offers an amazing mixture of outstanding writing and amazing illustrations (this is not a graphic novel). Eva Nine is a young girl that has lived her entire life with Muthr, a robot designed to see to her needs and raise Eva. She has never met another living person, seen the sun, or even left her underground dwelling, so when a roaming huntsman suddenly destroys her home she is sent plummeting into a world she knows very little about. Her only hope lies in a picture of a young girl and the word “WondLa.” FOR AGES 8 TO 12
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— DUSTIN JOLIVETTE, HOMEWORK HELP CENTER COORDINATOR, SOUTH HIGH BRANCH, COLUMBUS METROPOLITAN LIBRARY
Do you have, or are you, a high school student preparing to enter your senior year? If so, then “college” may very well be something that is on your mind. CollegeBound Network is an amazing online resource that allows soon-to-be high school graduates to explore nearly every question they may have regarding college from “Where to go?” to “What do I do when I get there?” If you have questions about college, then this website is a great resource for you and your high-schooler.
FAMILY APPS
—PHIL PIKELNY
“SNOW BALL RUN” Looking for a way to beat the late summer heat? In Snow Ball Run (99 cents) your child takes on the role of a cute yeti (with a runny nose, no less) who must outrun a huge snowball. The goal is to build your score by lasting as long as you can, all the while avoiding rocks, yaks, birds and trees. There are also “power-ups” such as ice cream cones and health kits that can be a boost for your character or which assist the snowball in growing larger if you don’t pick them up first. When the snowball engulfs the yeti … and it will … it’s time for the game to begin anew. This game has only one level, but the longer you keep going, the harder this game gets.
See this Month’s Movie Reviews at “THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH iPAD APP” It’s never too early to get your children in the habit of reading a daily newspaper, like our sister publication, “The Columbus Dispatch.” Young children can enjoy the comics and the full color pictures. The older children can start learning about the world around them from stories in the news or sports or life sections. “The Columbus Dispatch” iPad app is a newspaper replica for the iPad tablet. Kids can read the paper page-by-page or story-by-story. They can also search by topic of interest to pull up stories that way. Pinching motion will cause a page to zoom in and out. If your family already has a subscription to “The Columbus Dispatch,” the newspaper on the iPad is free. If not, you can subscribe directly to the iPad edition for less than a dollar a day.
GAMES “NHL 12”
(Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $60, Rated E for Everyone) The hockey season is kicking off on the consoles again this year with updated rosters, a full impact physics engine and a completely reworked “Be a Pro” career mode.
“HARVEST MOON: TALE OF TWO TOWNS” (Nintendo DS & 3DS, $30, Rated E for Everyone)
The long-running farm simulation RPG makes a return to Nintendo’s handhelds this year. Along with a standard DS version the game now comes with a 3D version. —SHAWN SINES
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OUT&ABOUT We’ve customized our daily calendar of events to highlight events that are FREE!
Summer Ceramics Classes and Workshops, Clayspace is a fully equipped ceramic studio offering summer classes and workshops instructed by experienced ceramic artists in a comfortable and supportive environment. Students are encouraged to explore their creative potential, share thoughts and ideas, and create personal works of art with clay. 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. $125$230. Clayspace, 833 S. Front St., Brewery District. 614-449-8144. clayspace831.com
FRIDAY 2 Columbus Clippers Baseball vs. Toledo Mud Hens, 7 p.m. $6$15; seniors over 60 and children under 12: $3. Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District. 614-462-2757. ticketmaster.com FREE! Concerts on the Creek, Enjoy free outdoor concerts hosted by Gahanna Parks & Recreation. 7-9 p.m. Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill St., Gahanna. 614342-4250.
land Telescope. 9-10:30 p.m. $7 adults; $5 children, senior citizens. Perkins Observatory, 3199 Columbus Pike, Delaware. 740368-6908. perkinsobservatory.org FREE! First Friday Movies, For grades K-5. Catch a hot new DVD release on the big screen at the library. 3:15-5 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-4862951. ghpl.org FREE! St. Michael Festival, One of the largest church festivals in Central Ohio. Festival includes live entertainment each night, food, rides, games, casino, silent auction, a charity garage sale and a Saturday sit-down dinner. Support the food pantry by bringing canned goods and receive free game tokens (one token per can, up to 20 tokens per family). 7-11 p.m. St. Michael Catholic Church, 5750 N. High St., Worthington. 614-885-7814. saintmichael-cd.org
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2011 NAICCO Labor Day Powwow, Celebrate, educate and Evening Observing Sessions at continue cultural traditions within Perkins Observatory, Content the Native American community varies based on sky conditions, as well as an outreach to all peobut may include a planetarium ples who would like to watch, show, observatory tours, and star learn and experience. $7 adults; gazing with the 32-inch Schott$3 children and seniors. Newark
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COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM JACK HANNA’S FALL FEST SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, SEPT. 10 AND 11, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 AND 18 — Celebrate the start of fall with Jack and the gang at the zoo. The seasonal festival includes meet and greets with Jack Hanna and his animal menagerie, pumpkin carving and live entertainment. Visitors can enjoy the festival with general zoo admission from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both weekends.
RWANDIAN FETE SUNDAY, SEPT. 17 — Join the Zoo and the Partners in Conservation as they host their annual fundraiser from 5-10 p.m. The evening features food, entertainment and an auction, all while raising awareness and funds for Central African conservation programs. Don’t miss the open air African market! Tickets are $65 and should be purchased in advance. Call 614-724-3485 for more information.
JUNGLE JACK’S CONSERVATION CUP MONDAY, SEPT. 19 — The Zoo’s Safari Golf Club is hosting their annual cup, which benefits the Conservation Endowment Fund. Grab a foursome and partake in the scramble format, all while enjoying appearances by zoo animals and Jack Hanna himself. Dinner is also provided following the cup. The 18 hole event begins at 10 a.m. Tickets are $150 for individuals and $600 for a foursome. Registration is required by Sept. 12, and tickets can be purchased online at colszoo.org.
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FREE TICKETS On Sunday, Sept. 11, meet designer Vern Yip, star of HGTV’s Urban Oasis and Design Star, who will show you ways to improve the look of any room in your house. And bring the kids that day to see Dr. Insectica, Bill Maxwell, who will bring some of his creepy, crawly friends. There will be appearances by local sports mascots and a ton of other fun children’s activities, too!
Stop by any Central Ohio Kroger location to pick up complimentary tickets to the Sept. 9-11 show. Tickets will also be available at the door for $5. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Parking: $5.
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Columbus Clippers Baseball vs. Toledo Mud Hens, 7 p.m. $6$15; seniors over 60 and children under 12: $3. Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District. 614-462-2757. ticketmaster.com
September 23-25, 2011 Ohio Expo Center / Ohio State Fairgrounds
Fun for the whole family! The Columbus Oktoberfest has been serving up smiles for more than 45 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!)
Schmidt’s Kinderplatz (A free, fun, safe area for kids to play)
Giant Eagle Marktplatz (Dozens of arts and crafts vendors)
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Petsmart Adoption Event, CHA volunteers bring their favorite adoptable canines out to this event. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Petsmart, 1184 Polaris Parkway, Polaris. 614891-5280. chaanimalshelter.org Rib Masters Community Cook Off, Noon-2:30 p.m. Entry fee: $30. Olde Towne East. 614-3041381.
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FREE! 2nd Saturdays, Join Gahanna Parks & Recreation every second Saturday of the month at Creekside Park & Plaza for children’s and adult activities, including crafts, games, trivia and art displays. Noon-9 p.m. Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill St. , Gahanna. 614-342-4250.
FREE! Labor Day Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Northam Park, 2070 Northam Rd., Upper Arlington. 614-583-5310.
Family Fun: Monarch Migration Day, Celebrate the Monarchs as they make their way to Mexico. Kids make a sombrero and poncho and taste homemade salsa and chips. Adopt and tag a Monarch butterfly and release it to start its long journey to Mexico. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Crafts free with Conservatory admission. Adopt-abutterfly: $5. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., East Side. 614.645.8733. fpconservatory.org FREE! HOOT Family Film Series at the Gateway Film Center, The mission of HOOT is to present a monthly festival of films, music and activities designed for Central Ohio families and children. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Gateway Film Center, 1550 N. High St., 614.545.2255. gatewayfilmcenter.com/extras.php?extra=4
FREE! Saturday Tales, Bring the entire family to the library for stories, songs and rhymes! Each session will feature a different letter of the alphabet. 11-11:30 a.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Kelton House Museum and Westerville. 614-882-7277. westGarden Audio Tour, Weekly ervillelibrary.org audio tour describing the 19th FREE! St. Michael Festival, One century home of the Fernando of the largest church festivals in and Sophia Kelton family with actors portraying fugitive slaves Central Ohio. Festival includes and abolitionists. 1-4 p.m. $6 live entertainment each night, adults; $4 seniors; $2 children. Kelfood, rides, games, casino, silent ton House, 586 E Town St, Olde auction, a charity garage sale Towne East. 614-464-2022. keland a Saturday sit-down dinner. tonhouse.com Support the food pantry by FREE! St. Michael Festival, One bringing canned goods and of the largest church festivals in receive free game tokens (one Central Ohio. Festival includes token per can, up to 20 tokens live entertainment each night, per family). 5 p.m. St. Michael food, rides, games, casino, silent Catholic Church, 5750 N. High auction, a charity garage sale St., Worthington. 614-885-7814. and a Saturday sit-down dinner. saintmichael-cd.org Support the food pantry by FREE! Uptown Westerville Sat- bringing canned goods and urday Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.- receive free game tokens (one 1 p.m. Messiah Church Parking token per can, up to 20 tokens Lot, corner of Home St. and State per family). 5 p.m. St. Michael St., Westerville. 614-890-8202. Catholic Church, 5750 N. High uptownmerchants.com/linkpages St., Worthington. 614-885-7814. /uptownfarmersmarket.html saintmichael-cd.org
Labor Day 5K Fun Run, The 20th annual event during the Labor Day weekend. 9 a.m. Worthington Hills Elementary School, 1221 Candlewood Drive, Worthington. 614-202-2771. premierraces.com Run 4 the Health of It, Labor Day event for the entire family with 4-mile run/walk, kids fun run, lots of free food, celebrities, live music, face painting and a huge post-run raffle. 8-11 a.m. Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave, Westerville. 614578-0973. copcpf.com
TUESDAY 6 Kids’ Guitar Lessons, This 6week series will have lessons for ages 5 to 8 from 6:30-7 p.m. and ages 9 to 12 from 7:15-8 p.m. Students will need to provide their own acoustic guitar. $45 resident; $47 non-resident. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., 614-8363333. groveport.org FREE! Tales for Toddlers, 10:1511:30 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., 614-486-2951. ghpl.org
WEDNESDAY 7 FREE! Family Story Time, For ages 2-5. 7-7:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., 614-486-2951. ghpl.org FREE! Tail Waggin’ Tutors, New reader? Just need practice? Register for ten minutes read-aloud time with a certified (and gentle) therapy dog. Youth staff will contact you with your child’s tenminute reading time. Children only, please. 7-8 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org FREE! Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m. Church of the Messiah, 51 N. State St., Westerville. marketwednesday.com
THURSDAY 8 FREE! Page Turners Book Club, Explore different authors and types of books each month in this new book club for children ages 6-8. Registration required. 4-4:45 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-8827277. westervillelibrary.org
FRIDAY 9 Evening Observing Sessions at Perkins Observatory, Content varies based on sky conditions, but may include a planetarium show, observatory tours, and star gazing with the 32-inch Schottland Telescope. 9-10:30 p.m. $7
adults; $5 children, senior citizens. Perkins Observatory, 3199 Columbus Pike, Delaware. 740-368-6908. perkins-observatory.org FREE! Concerts on the Creek, Enjoy free outdoor concerts hosted by Gahanna Parks & Recreation. 7-9 p.m. Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill St., Gahanna. 614342-4250. FREE! The Works Music in the Courtyard Summer Concert Series: The Sticks & Stones, Visit The Works to enjoy a great afternoon of free summer entertainment with live music, food and fun activities for kids and adults of all ages. Pack a picnic or purchase a fresh meal while you’re here!
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Works, 55 S. First St., 740-349-9277. attheworks.org FREE! Uptown Friday Nights, Agent 99 music performances, local food vendors and special guest appearances by Charlie Brown. Each event will offer something for the whole family to enjoy. 6-10 p.m. Historic Uptown Marysville, Court St., between W. 5th & 6th Streets, 937-645-1051. marysvilleohio.org
SATURDAY 10 Astronomy Fair, Perkins Observatory features an Astronomy Fair sponsored by the observatory staff and The Columbus Astro-
nomical Society. 4-10 p.m. $5. Perkins Observatory, 3199 Columbus Pike, Delaware. 740368-6908. FREE! Buckeye Football Storytime, Wear your jerseys, bring your pom-poms and celebrate the start of football season with crafts and books. 10-11 a.m. Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Rd., Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org FREE! Columbus GospelFest 2011, 12:30-9:30 p.m. Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614657-2390. Family Bowling League, Teams consist of 3 to 5 family members. 3 p.m. $30.00 per team per week.
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FREE! Saturday Tales, Bring the entire family to the library for stories, songs and rhymes! Each session will feature a different letter of the alphabet. 11-11:30 a.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org
Grove City Lanes, 3940 Broadway, 614-875-4444. grovecitylanes.com Family Fun Day: Exploring the Four Food Groups, Kids make a mobile of the four food groups. Wood-fired pizza samples. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free with Conservatory admission. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., East Side. 614.645.8733. fpconservatory.org
FREE! Uptown Westerville Saturday Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.1 p.m. Messiah Church Parking Lot, corner of Home St and State St., Westerville. 614-890-8202. uptownmerchants.com/linkpages /uptownfarmersmarket.html
Freedom Walk/Run 2011, Join Operation Homefront Ohio for an annual Freedom Walk/Run to mark the 10th year anniversary of the tragedy that was 9/11. 7 a.m.Noon $20-$25. McPherson Commons, 218 West St., Arena District. 866-734-4219. operationhomefront.net
FREE! PBJ & Jazz 2011 Concert Series: Bryan Olsheski & Friends, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The Topi-
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FREE! Lithopolis Honeyfest, Ohio’s only honey festival featuring bee beards, honey, honey tasting and extracting, beekeepers, honey-made food and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lithopolis Village Center, along Columbus Street, 614-837-2031. lithopolishoneyfest.com
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THE NEW ALBANY CLASSIC SEPT. 25 — Bring the whole family to this fun-filled day! From 10 a.m.-5 p.m., enjoy carnival rides, a petting zoo, sports activities and live entertainment including this year’s musical guests Big Time Rush, New Hollow and Greyson Chance. The Classic also encompasses a horse-jumping show and grand prix, featuring more than 30 of the nation’s top equestrian riders. Adult admission is $15, and children under 12 are free. For more information and a schedule of events, visit thenewalbanyclassic.com.
FREE! 2nd Annual Children’s Craniofacial Awareness Picnic, Celebrate the Craniofacial acceptance month and network with other individuals with craniofacial syndromes and their families. 2-4 p.m. Jeffrey Mansion & Park, 165 North Parkview Ave., Bexley. 614557-0766. ccakids.org Adult/Youth Bowling League, Two person teams consisting of one adult and one child will play. 2 p.m. $20.00 per person per week for a free bowling ball at the end of the season, $10.00 without the ball. Grove City Lanes, 3940 Broadway, Grove City. 614-8754444. grovecitylanes.com
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sept 2011 FREE! All Horse Parade, Come to Delaware for the biggest, best and most unique horse parade around. Expect more than 500 horses with wagons, carriages and floats, along with a 9/11 tribute. 3-5 p.m. All Horse Parade, Delaware County Fairgrounds, Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware. 740363-2920. Food Truck Sunday, Try out some of Columbus’ best food trucks that use local produce in their menus. 1-4 p.m. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org Kelton House Museum and Garden Audio Tour, Weekly audio tour describing the 19th century home of the Fernando and Sophia Kelton family with actors portraying fugitive slaves and abolitionists. 1-4 p.m. $6 adults; $4 seniors; $2 children. Kelton House, 586 E Town St, Olde Towne East. 614-464-2022. keltonhouse.com Strides for Hope 5K Walk/Run, September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Ohio is hosting its signature event to raise
awareness (and funds) for ovarian cancer. Join us for a great morning of fun and celebration, where you can run, walk or just visit. Families and pets welcome! 7:30 a.m.-Noon. $25 registration fee (discounts for survivors and students). Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-226-8064. ocao.org
MONDAY 12 FREE! Baby Games, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org FREE! Mother-Daughter Book Club, Girls in grades 3-5 and their mothers (or grandmothers!) are invited to join us and talk books. 7-8 p.m. Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Rd., Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar FREE! Music & Movement, 11:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org
marketing plan and end with the creation of their own business. Profits will be donated to a nonprofit organization of importance. For children ages 10 and up. $90. Oxford Tutoring and Enrichment Center, 6065 Glick Rd., Powell. 740-248-6843. oxfordenrichmentcenter.blogspot.com Kids’ Guitar Lessons, This 6week series will have lessons for ages 5 to 8 from 6:30-7 p.m. and ages 9 to 12 from 7:15-8 p.m. Students will need to provide their own acoustic guitar. $45 resident; $47 non-resident. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., 614-8363333. groveport.org FREE! Mommy Coffee Connection, Come and join us for a meet up with fellow moms, enjoy some breakfast at Panera and learn about our online moms’ group. 9:30-11 a.m. Panera purchases optional. Panera Bread, 4519 N. High St., Clintonville. 614-5927981. columbusohmommies.com FREE! Tales for Toddlers, 10:1511:30 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., 614-486-2951. ghpl.org
TUESDAY 13 FREE! Anime Club, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-481-3778. ghpl.org The Best Me I Can Be!, How to Run a Business teaches young entrepreneurs how start with a
WEDNESDAY 14 FREE! Bookworms Book Club, Read, dance, chant and craft in this book club designed just for pre-readers. Parents take part in the fun! Ages 4-6. Registration required. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Wester-
ville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org FREE! Family Story Time, For ages 2-5. 7-7:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., 614-486-2951. ghpl.org FREE! Tail Waggin’ Tutors, New reader? Just need practice? Register for ten minutes read-aloud time with a certified (and gentle) therapy dog. Youth staff will contact you with your child’s tenminute reading time. Children only, please. 7-8 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org FREE! Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m. Church of the Messiah, 51 N. State St., Westerville. marketwednesday.com
FREE! Dirty, Gross & Yucky: Science You Can Sink Your Hands Into, Sickening stories, noxious experiments - who knew science could be so much fun, and so messy? For grades K-3. 4-5 p.m. Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., Worthington. 614-8072626. worthingtonlibraries.org
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FREE! ARC Advance Readers Club, Want to read books before they are published? Grab an advanced reading copy of an upcoming book to take home, read it, and tell us what you think in this book club. Ages 8-11. Registration required. 4-4:45 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org
FREE! BalletMet Open Rehearsal, Open rehearsals provide a glimpse into the creative process and a sneak peek of an upcoming production. 5-6 p.m. BalletMet Performance Space, 322 Mt. Vernon Ave., Downtown. 614229-4860. balletmet.org
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Baptist Church is partnering with Heaven Sent Ministries to package food to send to starving children all over the world. You can get involved and make a difference. For $60, you can provide 216 nutritious meals for starving children and their families. Signup for a two-hour time slot and you will package food that is directly sent overseas. $60. Highland Baptist Church SBC, 3460 Hoover Rd, Grove City. 614-8758811. hsminc.org
Children’s Matinee Series, Students of all ages from Central Ohio schools are invited to the McCoy Center to experience a mini-performance and educational workshop. The focus is on
vocals and interactive demonstrations. Study guides are distributed to the participating schools to provide background information on the artists, lead up cross-curricular activities for teachers, and post matinee materials. Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 W. Granville St., King Lincoln. 614-645-5464. thekingartscomplex.com The Country Living Fair, The pages of Country Living Magazine come to life in a fun, folksy and fabulous show and sale of art, antiques, crafts, furniture, home decor and more. Plus, meet the editors of Country Living Magazine. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $13 one day; $15 weekend. Ohio Village, 1982 Velma Ave., North Side. 1-866500-FAIR. stellashows.com Denim Pillows, Bring in a pair of jeans that you want to recycle and we’ll stitch them up into a cool pillow for your room. 3:304:30 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-8827277. westervillelibrary.org Evening Observing Sessions at Perkins Observatory, Content varies based on sky conditions, but may include a planetarium show, observatory tours, and star gazing with the 32-inch Schottland Telescope. 9-10:30 p.m. $7 adults; $5 children, senior citizens. Perkins Observatory, 3199 Columbus Pike, Delaware. 740-368-6908. perkins-observatory.org
PARENTS CLUBS AND SUPPORT GROUPS Gahanna Moms Network A support group for stayat-home moms residing in the 43230 zip code and/or the Gahanna school district. Email gahannamoms@yahoo.com for more information. 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 each month (January - May and September December) at 9:30 a.m. Group chooses monthly topic on which a professional presents. Childcare for toddlers and infants available, but children are welcome to stay with their mothers. Visit mochamomsofcolumbus.org/ to view current calendar of playgroups, moms’ nights out, and family events. Membership costs $40 per year and must be purchased through the national web site. Visit mochamoms.org/memsub.html and select the Columbus, OH Chapter. Mommies of Miracles A growing international, peerdriven support group of mothers who have children of any age with complex medical issues, rare or undiagnosed conditions and/or developmental disabilities. Facebook page offers numerous links for parents of children with exceptional needs. Search “Mommies of Miracles” on Facebook and choose the first result. MOMS Club of Clintonville A fun social and 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 fun, social support group for stay-at-home moms and their children with playgroups, field trips and monthly moms’ nights out. Meets at 10 a.m. the first Monday of every month. For membership information, 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 DublinWest Offers a variety of activities each month. Meetings, mom and tot activities, play groups, parties and a moms’ night out. For more information email momsclubofdublinwest@gmail.com. MOMS Club of Gahanna Support group for stay-athome moms. Also serves Blacklick and parts of New Albany. Contact Shannon at 614-759-5097 or MOMSClubofGahanna@gmail.com. MOMS Club of Hilliard Northeast A social and support group for stay-at-home and part-time working moms and their children. 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 social support group for stay-at-home moms and moms working part time and their children. We offer playgroups, field trips, mom’s nights out and much more. 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. For membership information contact Sherry at Moms_Club_Membership@yahoo.com or go to 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 social and support group for stay-at-home moms and their children. Meets for business the last Thursday of each month at Sunbury United Methodist Church. Monthly activities include play dates, local outings, cooking club, book club and moms’ night out. Contact MOMS Club of Sunbury at sunburymomsclub@yahoo.com, or call 740-936-7810 for more information. 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 Gain encouragement and explore how to become better equipped to face the challenges of motherhood. We meet the second Thursday of each month, September through May (except December) from 7 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at Northwest Bible Church, 6639 Scioto Darby Rd., Hilliard. For more information, 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; 614837-3732. MOPS Upper Arlington Lutheran Church A wonderful opportunity to meet other moms with young children. The group meets every first and third Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church,
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Kids Expo, Residents of Reynoldsburg may rent a space to sell gently used sporting equipment, children’s clothing, school uniforms, teen apparel and baby items. Residents and non-residents may visit kids expo to pick up gently used items for their kids for school, play and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $15.00 to rent a 10x10 area. Huber Park, 1520 Davidson Drive, Reynoldsburg. 614-322-6806.
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FREE! Screen On The Green Movies, 9 p.m. Goodale Park , 120 W. Goodale Blvd., Victorian Village. 614-228-2912. movies.shortnorthcivic.org
SATURDAY 17 FREE! Charles W. Fairbanks Family Festival, Live entertainment throughout the day including comedic ventriloquist and magician David Crone, Charlie Tatman and his band Bad Influence singing southern rock tunes, acoustic guitar vocalist Craig Ridgeway and chainsaw carving by Brian Kinney. Crafters, exhibits, food vendors, raffle drawings, Big Mac Train rides and much more. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Corner of Main St. and Unionville Rd., 614-873-3068. charleswfairbanksfestival.com The Country Living Fair, The pages of Country Living Magazine come to life in a fun, folksy and fabulous show and sale of art, antiques, crafts, furniture, home decor and more. Plus, meet the editors of Country Living Magazine. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $13 one day; $15 weekend. Ohio Village, 1982 Velma Ave., North Side. 1-866500-FAIR. stellashows.com FREE! Family Art Adventures, Toddlers and preschoolers will work with clay, beads and watercolors. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Worthington Park Library, 1389 Worthington Centre Drive, Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org
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FREE! Outrageous Origami, Learn the art of Japanese paper folding and create your own origami cranes, fish, swans, boxes and more. For grades 4-6. 2-3 p.m. Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Road, Worthington. 614-8072626. worthingtonlibraries.org
SLICE OF COLUMBUS SEPT. 21 — Love pizza? Then this one’s for you and your family. This year, the Slice of Columbus moves to Huntington Park for a night of food and fun. Sample pizza from more than 20 area shops, and kids can partake in various activities and crafts from 5-9 p.m. Music for the evening is provided by The Bug Hounds. Individual tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, and kids under five are free. Or, choose the family pack option, which includes two adult and three children admissions for $35. Tickets and more information can be found online at giving.nationwidechildrens.org.
Family Bowling League, Teams consist of 3 to 5 family members. 3 p.m. $30.00 per team per week. Grove City Lanes, 3940 Broadway, 614-875-4444. grovecitylanes.com FREE! Gravity’s Ripple III, An original, site-specific, outdoor contemporary dance project, pre-
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FREE! Parenting 101: Active Parenting, Develop cooperation, responsibility, courage and selfesteem in your children, with tips from Amy Ambrozich, a child psychologist. 10 a.m.- Noon. Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Road, Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org FREE! Saturday Tales, Bring the entire family to the library for stories, songs and rhymes! Each session will feature a different letter of the alphabet. 11-11:30 a.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org Step Up With Kids 5K, 1 Mile Walk/Run, 9-10 a.m. $25 adults; $15 youth. Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-2682472. premierraces.com FREE! Uptown Westerville Saturday Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.1 p.m. Messiah Church Parking Lot, corner of Home St and State St., Westerville. 614-890-8202. uptownmerchants.com/linkpages /uptownfarmersmarket.html FREE! Youth Advocate Services Car & Motorcycle Show, Youth Advocate Services All-Class Car & Motorcycle Show with food, live DJ, raffle and at least 22 classes with 25 trophies. Goodie Bags and Dash plaques for the first 100 registrants. $10 entry fee per car/motorcycle. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. LOTH, Inc, 855 Grandview Ave.,
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SUNDAY 18 Adult/Youth Bowling League, Two person teams consisting of one adult and one child will play. 2 p.m. $20.00 per person per week for a free bowling ball at the end of the season, $10.00 without the ball. Grove City Lanes, 3940 Broadway, Grove City. 614-8754444. grovecitylanes.com
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zine. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $13 one day; $15 weekend. Ohio Village, 1982 Velma Ave., North Side. 1-866500-FAIR. stellashows.com Gahanna Flea Market, Each year on the third Sunday in September, the Gahanna Historical Society offers antiques, handmade crafts, and collectibles from local and national artisans. Visitors from all over the Midwest have made the Gahanna Flea Market a “must do” event for 40-plus years. More than 150 craft, artisan and antique vendors make finding a treasure a reality at this well-known event. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gahanna Lincoln High School, 140 S. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna. 614475-3342. gahannahistory.com
colleges and universities from more than 25 states will have representatives available to provide information and answer questions. 6-8 p.m. Franklin County Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614- 324-2894. columbuskiwanis.org FREE! Baby Games, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org FREE! Music & Movement, 11:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org
FREE! Talk Like a Pirate Day, Kelton House Museum and Gar- Ahoy! Are ye a pirate or a lubber? Come to Youth Services and see den Audio Tour, Weekly audio what talkin’ like a pirate gets ye! FREE! Central Ohio Walk for tour describing the 19th century PKD 2011, A 1.5 mile walk for home of the Fernando and Sophia Enjoy games and activities for Polycystic Kidney Disease. 10 a.m.- Kelton family with actors portraypirates large and small. All ages. Noon. Wolfe Park, 1911 Broad ing fugitive slaves and abolitionists. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Street, Bexley. 614-633-5158. pkd- 1-4 p.m. $6 adults; $4 seniors; $2 Westerville. 614-882-7277. westcure.org/tabid/1894/Default.aspx children. Kelton House, 586 E Town ervillelibrary.org St, Olde Towne East. 614-464-2022. The Country Living Fair, The pages of Country Living Magazine keltonhouse.com TUESDAY 20 come to life in a fun, folksy and FREE! Tales for Toddlers, 10:15fabulous show and sale of art, MONDAY 19 11:30 a.m. Grandview Heights antiques, crafts, furniture, home Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., FREE! 32nd Annual Columbus decor and more. Plus, meet the Kiwanis College Fair, Over 150 614-486-2951. ghpl.org editors of Country Living Maga-
CLASSES, CAMPS & ONGOING EVENTS Afterschool Arts Institute, Students ages 7-15 participate in 8 week, arts focused sessions featuring dance, music, theatre, and visual arts taught by some of the top local artists in the city. 2:30-6 p.m. $10 registration; $35 per week. King Arts Complex , 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., King Lincoln. 614-645-5464. thekingartscomplex.com Blooms & Butterflies, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $11 adults; $9 seniors; $6 children aged 3-17; Free children under two. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org Creekside Paddle Boats, Schedule is weather dependent. Special hours possible during Creekside events. Tues-Fri, 4-8 p.m.; Sat, 12-8 p.m.; Sun, 12-6 p.m. 4-8 p.m. Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill St., Gahanna. 614-342-4250. gahanna.gov Dinosaurs: Explore. Escape. Survive., Stomp, crash and roar your way to COSI this summer as
dinosaurs take over the country’s number one science center for families. Dinosaurs: Explore, Escape, Survive features over 10,000 square feet of prehistoric excitement, from moving animatronic dinosaurs and advanced computer simulators that let you be a dinosaur, to a huge interactive maze. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $9-$25. COSI Columbus, 333 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-228-2674. cosi.org Hungry Planet: Local Food, Global View, Explore global food cultures through large-scale photographs that address local food trends, American eating habits, and attitudes towards food. Interactive children’s activities will incorporate nutritional themes, related lectures, workshops, tastings, and weekly family activities add to the experience. 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Aug. 20-Nov. 6. Extended Wed. hours until 8 p.m. $6$11. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., Olde Towne East. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org
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FREE! Science Attack Junior, Explore the world with stories and science in this hands-on, activityfilled event specially designed for kids ages 5-7. Registration required. 4-4:45 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org
FREE! Tail Waggin’ Tutors, New reader? Just need practice? Register for ten minutes read-aloud time with a certified (and gentle) therapy dog. Youth staff will contact you with your child’s tenminute reading time. Children only, please. 7-8 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org FREE! Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m. Church of the Messiah, 51 N. State St., Westerville. marketwednesday.com
THURSDAY 22 FREE! Boy Soldiers of the Civil War, Dennis Keesee, author of “Too Young to Die: Boy Soldiers of
the Union Army,” will share the information and stories he has collected about our country’s boy soldiers. Recommended for ages 12 and up. 7-8:30 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org Three Bags Full Children’s Consignment Event, A consignment event with clothes for babies, kids, teens and expectant mothers. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Hartford Fairgrounds, 14028 Fairgrounds Rd. threebagsfull.info
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from ancient and modern Japan. Kuniko uses traditional Japanese Adult/Youth Bowling League, music, handcrafted masks, styl2-person teams consisting of one ized movement and a touch of adult and one child will play. 2 magic to create an artistic balance p.m. $20.00 per person per week of illusion and reality. Every profor a free bowling ball at the end show, observatory tours, and star of the season, $10.00 without the gram encourages audience interaction and participation, with gazing with the 32-inch Schottball. Grove City Lanes, 3940 each narrative carefully selected land Telescope. 9-10:30 p.m. $7 Broadway, Grove City. 614-875for cultural and moral perspecadults; $5 children, senior citizens. 4444. grovecitylanes.com tives. 4-6 p.m. $6 and up. Midland Perkins Observatory, 3199 Colum- BalletMet OnDemand, Have you Theatre, 36 N. Park Pl., 740-345bus Pike, Delaware. 740-368-6908. ever wanted to put together your 5483. midlandtheatre.org perkins-observatory.org own dance program? The audiMarket Day at Franklin Park Three Bags Full Children’s Con- ence is in control with BalletMet Conservatory and Botanical signment Event, A consignment OnDemand. What’s your favorite Gardens, Visit with and buy from event with clothes for babies, kids, BalletMet ballet? Do you prefer classical or contemporary dance? those who grow, tend harvest, teens and expectant mothers. 9 milk and feed the Ohio food we a.m.-8 p.m. Hartford Fairgrounds, Or maybe you love them all. The know and love. Noon-4 p.m. 14028 Fairgrounds Rd. threebags- program will feature favorite works voted on by BalletMet fans, Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E full.info Broad St., East Side. 614.645.8733. as well as favorites of the BalletFREE! Game Day, For grades K-3. Met Company dancers. Gerard fpconservatory.org These board games are anything Charles will also offer his favorites New Albany Classic Invitationbut boring! Bring your buddy, as he celebrates his 10th anniver- al Grand Prix & Family Day, An mom, grandpa, or whomever sary as BalletMet Artistic Director. annual daylong event featuring you’d like for a fun challenge. No 7-9 p.m. $20. BalletMet Perforfamily fun and entertainment. registration required. 3:15-4:15 mance Space, 322 Mt. Vernon Events include The Tween Brands p.m. Grandview Heights Public Ave., Downtown. 614-229-4848. Concert at the Classic Presented Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grand- balletmet.org by Justice, the Invitational Grand view. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org FREE! FAAN Food Allergy Walk, Prix and other performances. 10 Join us to raise funds for research a.m.-5 p.m. $15; free 12 and under. The Wexner Home, 1 Clasand education that supports SATURDAY 24 those living with food allergies. 1- sic Drive, New Albany. 614-416Family Bowling League, Teams 4 p.m. Genoa Park, 303 W. Broad 7100. thenewalbanyclassic.com consist of 3 to 5 family members. St., Downtown. 800-929-4040. Walk to Defeat ALS, 11 a.m.-2 3 p.m. $30.00 per team per week. foodallergywalk.org p.m. Fred Beekman Park, Lane Grove City Lanes, 3940 Broadway, Kelton House Museum and Gar- Ave. & Kenny Rd., Upper Arling614-875-4444. ton. 614-273-2572, web.alsa.org den Audio Tour, Weekly audio grovecitylanes.com tour describing the 19th century Three Bags Full Children’s Con- home of the Fernando and Sophia MONDAY 26 signment Event, A consignment Kelton family with actors portrayevent with clothes for babies, kids, ing fugitive slaves and abolitionists. FREE! Baby Games, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview Heights Public teens and expectant mothers. 9 1-4 p.m. $6 adults; $4 seniors; $2 a.m.-5 p.m. Hartford Fairgrounds, children. Kelton House, 586 E Town Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org 14028 Fairgrounds Rd. threebags- St, Olde Towne East. 614-4642022. keltonhouse.com full.info FREE! Music & Movement, 11:30 p.m. Grandview Heights PubFREE! Saturday Tales, Bring the Magical Mask, Mime, & Music lic Library, 1685 W. First Ave., entire family to the library for sto- of Japan, Enchanting audiences ries, songs and rhymes! Each ses- of every age with dramatic story- Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org telling using myths and fables sion will feature a different letter of the alphabet. 11-11:30 a.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. To add an event to Columbus Parent Magazine’s westervillelibrary.org
FREE! Parenting 101: Bullying, Michelle Upshaw, a certified Olweus Bullying Prevention trainer, will discuss bullies and bullying prevention and intervention. 7-9 p.m. Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., Worthington. 614-8072626. worthingtonlibraries.org
FREE! Slapshot Saturday, 11 a.m.-Noon Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org
FREE! Uptown Westerville Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m. Church of the Messiah, 51 N. State St., Westerville. marketwednesday.com
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TUESDAY 27 FREE! Tales for Toddlers, 10:1511:30 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., 614-486-2951. ghpl.org FREE! Warrior Cats Training Day, Based on Erin Hunter’s popular Warriors series, children in grades 3-6 will discover their clan, practice their feline skills and prove they’re no kitty pet during this program of games, crafts and activities. 7-8 p.m. Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Road, Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org
WEDNESDAY 28 FREE! After School Gaming, Do you play Magic? D&D? Yahtzee? Bring your tabletop gaming gear and enjoy snacks as you get your game on at the library. 3-4:30 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org FREE! Family Story Time, For ages 2-5. p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., 614-486-2951. ghpl.org FREE! Tail Waggin’ Tutors, New reader? Just need practice? Register for ten minutes read-aloud time with a certified (and gentle) therapy dog. Youth staff will contact you with your child’s tenminute reading time. Children only, please. 7-8 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org
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