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COLUMBUS CREATURE FEATURE Moose

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One boy and one girl are twins born on May 17th; the other girl was born on June 3rd. When they first arrived in Columbus they were being bottle-fed. Now that they are older they’re eating an herbivore diet of leaves, shrubs and tender twigs.

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Interview: Lincoln loves coming to the Zoo every Tuesday morning to have fun with his ZooKid class. His classroom is full of animal friends like his favorite Sweet Pea, the bearded dragon. Every class has a new animal topic to explore and includes a lesson, zoo walk, craft, snack and animal visitor. Lincoln has been coming to ZooKids for years but his favorite memory happened last year when he helped Jack Hanna by holding a Madagascar hissing cockroach on TV. What a Zooper Kid!

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getting started: TABLE OF CONTENTS ON THE GO 8 10

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NEWS ON THE GO COLUMBUS PARENT PROFILE: the Columbus Symphony Orchestra’s Jena Huebner WHAT THE WELLDRESSED KIDS ARE WEARING: from Team Chipmunk HOUSEBROKEN: Dispatch columnist Joe Blundo TAKE IT FROM TRACY: 10TV’s Tracy Townsend NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: Powell BIZ SPOTLIGHT: Local Roots

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Gifts for Kids, Moms, Dads, Grandparents and more! ADOPTION: Forever Family – Meet the Lees family of Worthington

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HANDS ON: an autumn yarn wreath EATING OUT WITH KIDS: Lavash Café and Vienna Ice Café in Clintonville PARTIES: at The Candle Lab and Jeni’s Ice Cream in Powell WORTH THE PRICE OF A SITTER: Shadowbox Live’s new Brewery District digs COOKING WITH KIDS: What to do with leftover Halloween candy DAY TRIPPIN’: Dayton’s Boonshoft Museum of Discovery PLAYGROUND PATROL: Ostrander’s Blues Creek Preserve

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My apologies if you looked at the cover and had a panic attack about holiday gifts. If it’s any consolation, we here at Columbus Parent have been thinking about the holidays since mid-summer. Right now, we’re so over the holidays, we’re ready for summer vacation (you think I’m kidding, but deep down you know I’m not). But here’s a gift I always find inspiring — a Forever Home. That’s a beautiful term I learned in the last year and it refers to the homes that families provide for the children who enter their lives through adoption. November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and, for a story about adoption, we spent some time getting to know the Lees family of Worthington. A decade ago, the Lees had a population of just two — partners Ray and Matt. Then they began welcoming children into their lives — two at first from Haiti, then an infant from southwestern Ohio, and then, this year, five siblings from Toledo. Our photographer, Alysia Burton, and I headed into our Saturday afternoon with the Lees family, figuring we might need Tylenol and ear plugs for the noise and chaos we were certain to find. I don’t think we could have been more surprised, pleased and just flat-out humbled by what we did find. Yes, with seven of their eight children still in car seats, there was a wave-like momentum to how the children flowed around the house. One child starts an art project: Three more pile in to join her. One child knows where the raisins are: He’s soon got company. And, even more impressively, this was a house in the midst of a construction expansion with all sorts of unfinished projects — i.e., “unfinished” as in “oneway ticket to the E.R.” for most kids. But I soon realized that Ray and Matt run a tight ship with clearly defined boundaries, and they swoop in unison when someone starts down the path to “naughty corner” behavior. Loving but firm, consistent but quick with the hugs. Suddenly eight kids doesn’t seem so daunting. And yet, as we explore in our story with the Lees family, a vocation like adoptive parenthood is not for everyone. Unfortunately “adoption disruption and dissolution” does happen: For a variety of rea-

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sons, an adoptive parent may decide to give back a child and dissolve an adoption. This happened with some of the Lees’ children, and they know how devastating that experience was. Consequently for each adoption they have undertaken, Ray and Matt have been very tough with themselves about whether this was the right move for them and for the child. What Alysia and I saw underscored that Ray and Matt have made great decisions and created a beautiful family.

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SOMETHING about it. WHAT: Foster care and adoption awareness WHO CAN HELP YOU HELP OTHERS: Rita Soronen, president and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption WHEN: National Adoption Day, Nov. 19 HOW: National Adoption Day, begun in 1998, is one of the foundation’s initiatives and serves as a way to celebrate adoptions. Last year, more than 4,000 adoptions were finalized on this day alone. “Adoption is something that people think of as quiet and secret,” said Soronen, who has been with the foundation for 10 years. “Our goal is to raise awareness and elevate the sense of what this is all about in a good way.” Rita Soronen

BREAK IT DOWN

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption was created by the Wendy’s founder in 1992. Having been adopted himself as a child, Thomas wanted to help other children find permanent homes. “He uniquely understood what happens to children in foster care waiting to be adopted,” said Soronen. As an independent nonprofit charity, the goal of the foundation is to spread information about and resources for foster care and adoption to the community. Currently there are more than 107,000 children in North America who could be adopted. The foundation provides free toolkits to those considering making the commitment, and workbooks to businesses so they can add adoption programs to their workplace benefits. Soronen explained that foster care and adoption are something that people need to think about every day. Why? “Simply because the children need us every day,” she said. “We use a quote of Dave’s: ‘These children are not someone else’s responsibility, they are our responsibility.’”

WHAT YOU CAN DO • Celebrate National Adoption Day by talking about the topic with your children. It’s a little-known fact but 60 percent of Americans are touched in some way by adoption. “Where families exist, the discussion of adoption needs to exist,” said Soronen. FOR MORE INFORMATION • Consider making a monetary donation to the foundation. Funds To learn more about the Dave donated go to foster care and adoption service programs around Thomas Foundation for Adopthe country. tion, ways you can help and to • Interested in adopting? Visit the Dave Thomas Foundation for access the free resources, visit Adoption website for a plethora of resources, including a begintheir website: ner’s guide. Or, call their toll-free hotline, 1-800-ASK-DTFA (1-800davethomasfoundation.org. 275-3832) with questions. —HEATHER WEEKLEY

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AT PLAY

Fall is the big video game buying season and as parents we’re often asked for digital gifts for our children and other family members. So to prepare you for the shopping experience this month, we’re going to cover some important information for the video-game-challenged. Like the film industry, video games offer a content rating system to help parents decide if a title is appropriate for younger consumers. Researching the hottest games before you buy is a good way to avoid that Christmas morning chaos when you realize your 7 year old is hip deep into a gruesome zombiekilling game or is exploring a game aimed at more mature audiences. For your reference, here are the major video game ratings and their movie equivalents: • E FOR EVERYONE: This content is suitable for all ages and is similar to the MPAA G rating. • E FOR EVERYONE 10+: Content with this rating handles situations or drama not suitable for the youngest family members. Generally this translates into a PG rating. • T FOR TEEN: Equivalent to the PG-13 rating. This content may contain violence, blood and crude humor. • M FOR MATURE: Games rated M cover a wide gamut of subjects. Violence is common as are blood and gore. Sexual situations and subject matter also fall in this classification. Be sure to research the exact reasons a game is rated M before you buy. This is the same as the R film rating. And remember: Ratings alone are not enough to help you make good decisions, but they are a great place to start. —SHAWN SINES

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on the go: COLUMBUS PARENT PROFILE

Jena Huebner What is the most played song on your iPod right now? Everything from Mahler

Best advice you ever received as a parent: Sleep when the kids sleep. I think

to Lyle Lovett to Marin Marais to Black Eyed Peas, a lot of unaccompanied Bach, and, though my kids love all kinds of music, Billy Jonas for them.

that was for babyhood, but it is still true (as I sit here on the computer at 11:30 p.m.).

Which super-hero power would you like to have? My kids frequently make

What have you learned as a parent that you wish someone had told you before you had that first kid? I had this

jokes with me about not being “Elastagirl” when they want something that I cannot reach at the time (especially in the car). I would rather wish for flying powers or something like that, because it would be more fun with the boys.

idea that parents had a lot of control over the temperament, behavior and tastes of their children, and now I think we only have a little. We can try to guide them and teach them, but largely they determine much more than I realized.

Favorite thing to do for cheap family fun in Central Ohio: Bike rides in warm

What’s something your parents did that you thought was nuts when you were a kid and now you understand? My

weather, sledding in snow.

Favorite restaurant to take the kids: The North Market definitely. Everyone can get different food. The kids don’t have to sit still. We can get some other shopping done, and end it all with Jeni’s. What could be better?

Favorite movie that you went to see with the kids: “Philharmagic” at Disney World. It was a 3D movie with smells and water spray and other special effects that was so fun because the kids would squeal with delight, try to grab things appearing to fly towards us and practically jump out of their seats. And last year Gideon went through a phase of watching modern opera with his dad which they both enjoyed quite a bit, but I wasn’t nearly as excited about it.

Favorite way to spend a Saturday afternoon: Often we embark on complicated kitchen projects like making a giant pot of applesauce from backyard apples or ravioli from scratch, gingerbread houses at holiday time or sometimes just cookies. Both of my boys have loved to help with kitchen projects as soon as they were able to get up on a step stool.

mother occasionally would force us to take a nap because she needed one, and I never understood why, but now I do.

What’s the funniest thing your child ever said or did that you really wish he or she hadn’t said or done? This summer, after I killed all the grass in an area in the back yard with a temporary pool, we put down some sod. After a week, we couldn’t figure out why the sod was dying, until one day I looked out and Ethan was going around lifting up each piece and looking under it. Of course I stormed outside and asked what he was doing. He said that he was looking for grubs because he didn’t want them to kill the sod. He had no idea that lifting the sod up every day would kill it also. Now I actually think it’s pretty funny, because he honestly thought what he was doing was good for the grass. My life’s motto: Never stop searching for beauty and joy in the world and in life, or, as it was printed in some fortune cookie or something, “Life should be delicious.” I would also like to teach my children to try to value people more than things.

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AGE: 42 SPOUSE: Jim Bates. We’ve been together 21 years and married for 11. KIDS: Ethan (8) and Gideon (5) NEIGHBORHOOD: Columbus JOB: double bass player for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra

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FOR OUR LITTLE BOY: The “Russian” forest green corduroy overcoat ($99), lined with tan flannel and set with barrel buttons; a boy’s charcoal t-shirt ($20) with custom clock screenprinting; a pair of boy’s knickers ($45) with antique brass snaps and an adjustable waist; a newsboy cap ($15) made from vintage Pendleton wool; and vintage leather Converse sneakers ($9).

Team Chipmunk is Columbus’s latest creative marvel to garner national attention. Based in Clintonville, designer Liz Bourgeois has refined the art (and science) of “upcycling” vintage fabrics to create beautiful children’s clothing. For years, Bourgeois worked as a costume designer for film and theater. Inspired by her children — Bert, now 5, and Lyda, 2 — Bourgeois launched Team Chipmunk in 2008 and, a year later, the family, which includes husband Hays Hitzing, relocated from Los Angeles to Columbus where Bourgeois’ business has taken off. Last month, Team Chipmunk clothes were featured in Martha Stewart’s “Whole Living” magazine, and from Nov. 16-18, a specially designed selection of rompers, t-shirts, skirts and dresses will be sold on the popular kids’ clothing site, zulily.com.

FOR OUR LITTLE GIRL: The “Sonja” pink boiled-

wool overcoat ($115), which is lined with lavender flannel and set with vintage sparkle-inflected buttons; the “Leisl” holiday dress ($65) made from a 100 percent cotton print with vintage 1940s buttons; and vintage Buster Brown shoes ($8).

WHERE TO BUY: The full line of Team Chipmunk clothes is sold online at teamchipmunk.com, where you can also place orders for custom pieces and special gift packaging. The full

line also will be sold at a “pop-up” sale on Dec. 1-2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Firefly Play Café, 4822 N. High St., Beechwold, 614-230-2375, fireflyplay cafe.com; and at a pop-up sale on Dec.

14 from 4 p.m. until closing at the Celebrate Local store, 4030 The Strand East, Easton Town Center, celebratelocal.wordpress.com

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Be sure to “Like” Team Chipmunk on Facebook if you want to find out about all their sales and upcoming events.

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on the go: HOUSEBROKEN

LIVING ON

BY JOE BLUNDO

Turtle Time The box turtle turned in early this year. He took one look at the damp cool weather at the beginning of October and said, “The heck with this. Wake me up in April.” If this is an example of what is meant by the reptilian brain, I think we need more of that kind of thinking.

The turtle has lived with us for eight of 10 years now. I knew nothing about box turtles when he arrived, but I quickly learned that they hibernate. When the days grow short and the nights chilly, he digs himself into the mulch in his terrarium and stays there. We take him out for a soak now and then, but it’s plain that he’d rather not be bothered. And so he misses all the foolishness of the mam-

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malian world in winter: the day-after-Thanksgiving shopping nonsense, Christmas sweaters, hangovers, the Super Bowl, the State of the Union address and Hollywood awards season. I mean, really, if you came from outer space knowing nothing about Earth, wouldn’t you judge the more intelligent species to be the one that didn’t eat fruitcake or stay up late watching the Golden Globe awards? And here we arrive at

Joe Blundo’s column So to Speak appears in the Life section of The Columbus Dispatch. Visit his blog at Dispatch.com the single best reason for having animals around the house: They provide a comparison species against which to judge the shortcomings of our own. Humans fret. But dogs, at their best, are live-in-themoment types who never let a full calendar interfere with the opportunity to stop and leisurely sniff something. I should be more in the moment like that, fully engaged with the object of my interest. (I’m assuming here that my interests wouldn’t run to unspeakable things found on the lawn.) Likewise, cats have much to teach us about healthy disregard for the

expectations of others. Too much, in fact. And then there are reptiles, which, as far as I can tell, are the most efficient creatures on Earth. I eat probably five times a day, counting snacks. It’s a tremendously time-consuming way to get nutrition. In his active months, the turtle eats about every other day. To be sure, it’s a magnificent feast of earthworms, sow bugs and whatever else we can find crawling around the compost pile. But when the meal is over, it’s over. The turtle doesn’t snack. He gets 48-hours worth of calories in one shot, leaving him plenty of time to

pursue more enriching activities. And when the right combination of cool temperatures and diminished light arrives, he swears off food altogether. Perhaps a five- or sixmonth timeout isn’t quite what I have in mind when I say I’d like to chill out like the turtle. But I could see sleeping away, say, February with the furnace, and most bodily functions, turned to their lowest settings. I’d save on utility bills. I’d lower my blood pressure. And I’d awaken with a renewed appreciation for the meal that awaits. I’m assuming here that it wouldn’t be earthworms.

on the go: TAKE IT FROM TRACY

THANK

I will not waste your time complaining about not having enough time to do everything. Instead I would like to mark the month “designated” for thankfulness with a message of gratitude for a strong circle of Mother-friends. My heart is overflowing with it after a year where the value of friendship has been proven. As many of you know last November I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. The news came as a shock and I experienced all the emotions and fears you might expect. The good news is that it was discovered through a routine mammogram and doctors were able to treat it and put me on the road to recovery and survivorship. In the midst of the storm, you can bet my family — immediate and extended — was there. What I didn’t

you BY TRACY TOWNSEND

Like you, my mind is already racing through a lengthy “to do” list as we head into November and December. There are travel plans to make, cookies to bake, holiday cards to choose and send, gifts to make and/or buy — you get the idea.

expect was to have my friends who are mothers rush to fill in any gaps. They did what Mothers do — move in and take charge wherever necessary. All friendship is important and vital to our lives — no matter the season. The friendships I’ve developed with women who are mothers have the added benefit of allowing me to share with others who have either had similar experiences with child rearing or have spent just as much time wondering how — and working — to balance everything for the good of the family. I won’t even try to mention them all by name for fear of forgetting someone. It was a show of love and friendship words can hardly describe. Here are a few examples: the Mom-friend and co-worker, who literally provided the shoulder I cried on after get-

ting the call at work that doctors did, in fact, discover a problem after my biopsy. A group of Mom-friends came to the rescue after my many complaints about hospital food with everything from fresh fruit and Graeter’s ice cream to a burger and a chocolate frosty from Wendy’s and a basket of treats from the Krema Nut Company. And every parent knows your first concern — no matter what the diagnosis — is for your child. Who will help them if and when you can’t? It was important to me that, during my recovery, Ian’s daily schedule and participation in extracurricular activities continue. Once again, my Mom-friends moved in without hesitation — shuttling him back and forth to activities, making and delivering dinner to our door, and even

Tracy Townsend is a news reporter and anchor with 10TV News HD. pulling together play dates to allow me time to rest. I have become more reflective and refocused over the course of the last year on what truly matters. I am thankful this month — and every month — for family. My gratitude extends to friends, especially my Mom-friends, who have extended themselves so much they are now like family. You can be sure each of these women received a thank you note from me. This is just one more.

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The city of Powell offers an interesting mix of old and new. New businesses flourish in historic buildings. Antique dealers sell their wares alongside stores featuring the latest fashions for women and children. Beehive Bread Co. Founded as a village in 1857, the community existed for more than a century as a small, rural suburb of Columbus. In the 1980s when developers and homeowners began looking for communities with a smalltown feel, Powell became a prime destination. By 2000, the town’s population swelled to 11,500 and the community officially became a city. Despite the growth, the town maintains a friendly, inviting feel, said Dave Brewer, owner/operator of Culver’s, an eatery that serves all-American fare and frozen custard. “It still has a small downtown feeling,” said the Powell resident and father of three. “It’s a young, active busy community.” Visitors to the northwestern suburb will certainly find plenty to keep them busy in the city’s highly walkable downtown. A good first stop is the Mean Bean Caffeine Lounge, where coffee drinkers can fuel up before hitting the shops. Just down Liberty Street, you’ll find Beehive

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RECREATIONS OUTLET 484 W. Olentangy St. 614-792-3700 recreationsoutlet.com

VILLAGE GREEN PARK 47 Hall St. 614-885-9820 cityofpowell.us/government-parksrec.php

MEAN BEAN CAFFEINE LOUNGE 22 S. Liberty St. 614-436-6603

RITA’S ICE 50 S. Liberty St., Ste. 150 614-505-7482 ritasfranchises.com/powell

NICOLE’S FOR CHILDREN 55 E. Olentangy St. 614- 433-0503 nicolesforchildren.com

VILLAGE YOGA 36 N. Liberty St. 614-484-1575 villageyogapowell.com

Nicole’s for Children Bakery, which prides itself on using quality ingredients and baking fresh cupcakes every day. The shop features a cheerful sun porch where visitors can savor their cupcake with a cup of tea. For the full tea experience, check out The Glass Slipper, a children’s party venue that will bring out the good china for motherdaughter teas, showers and other special events. Ice cream lovers can get their fix at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams or Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt.

For heartier fare, head to

Local Roots. The restaurant, which specializes in Ohio products, welcomes children with surprise boxes. The lunch boxes filled with toys help keep kids busy until their food arrives. If all the shopping and eating has made your little ones restless, there are plenty of places to play in Powell, said Katie Garber, president of the MOMS Club of Powell. Her kids favor Liberty Park, which features a playground, sledding hill and fishing pond. They also like

the splash pad at Village Green Park, where the city hosts kids’ concerts during the summer. If the weather’s not cooperating, check out the indoor play spaces at Recreations Outlet. The play systems retailer allows children to play on the samples in its showroom. Or sample a kids’ yoga class at Village Yoga. Another kid-oriented business is Math Plus Academy, which offers math, robotics, chess and computer programming camps and classes.

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Jessi Iams Owner, Local Roots When Jessi Iams decided to open a restaurant, she knew she wanted to focus on fresh ingredients. In addition to buying local produce, she serves Ohio wines and beers and buys meats from Ohio farms. Iams and her chef, Matt Estep, regularly change the menu to incorporate seasonal produce. Iams even grows some vegetables on her uncle’s farms. “We planted tons of tomatoes, peppers, squashes and pumpkins,” Iams said. “The chef got to pick out the seeds he wanted to use. That way we’re able to have heirloom tomatoes and things you can’t find everywhere,” Iams said. —MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON

What has surprised you about owning a business?

well. I consider myself very lucky.

It’s all a pleasant surprise. I love getting to meet all the people that come in here. I love getting to do what I do — playing with the menu, trying creative fun things.

Do you consider the restaurant family-oriented?

Has your 5-year-old Caleb influenced the menu at all? Yes. The rice bowl. It comes with chicken. It’s his staple. He also loves his broccoli so we serve that.

How do you manage being a single mom and a restaurant owner? My parents are amazing. They support me incredibly. They help me balance everything very

I had somebody tell me this week that we are a step below fine dining but we still make families feel welcome. I want kids to enjoy themselves here. I want to be affordable. I want people to be able come in twice a week if they feel like it.

What’s the dining experience like? It’s a little slower in pace. We make everything from scratch. Everything takes a little bit longer. We pride ourselves on that because the food’s wonderful. It’s not a place for a quick 20-minute meal.

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Gifts for

Starry Night

Kids $15

The Create a Night Sky Projection Kit ($10) allows kids to enjoy star-gazing in the warmth and comfort of their own room. The kit, available at Learning Express in New Albany, includes star charts, night sky domes and a lamp. You provide the AA batteries. 180 Market Street, New Albany, 614-933-0333, columbus.learningexpresstoys.com

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Taming your fly-a-ways has never been more fun or stylish! Choose from hair extensions with natural feathers or let your Buckeye spirit fly with a grouping of scarlet, gray and white feathers. Rocken Feathers ($10) are flying off the shelves; pluck your favorite at Laurie’s Hallmark. 6992 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-866-1998

Knit Together with Love Hats off to these baby beanies ($15)! They’re designed and knit with loving care by Becky Schisler, owner of the Dublin baby boutique Blankets and Booties. Each one is as unique as the baby who wears it. 82 S High St., Dublin, 614-889-6303, blanketsandbooties.com

Loveable Monsters Forget about monsters under the bed. Try putting one in the bed with monster buddies, a.k.a. Muddies (starting at $15). These adorable creatures, made from soft fleece, are made by a Columbus crafter and available at Cute as a Button in Powell. 38 W. Olentangy St., Powell, 614-430-9408; cuteasabuttonstore.com 20

Go-bot Green Kids will have a blast turning plastic bags into a monster or using trash to create a robot. Green Creative’s Trash Robot and Plastic Bag Monster ($14) is available at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Garden’s Botanica Gift Shop. 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-645-8733, fpconservatory.org/botanica.htm

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Peek-a-ribbit “Begin Smart: Look at Me!” ($7), available at Barnes & Noble, is short on words, but long on fun. When the book is opened, each page becomes an animal mask and helps children practice different animal sounds. Multiple locations, barnesandnoble.com

LockerLookz Students can get a lock on style with fashionable locker accessories from LockerLookz (starting at $8). Plush, custom carpet; fun, functional accents; precut wallpaper; even battery operated, motion-sensor light fixtures! All of the accents are held in place with super-strong magnets, no adhesive needed. Find yours at Larson’s Toys and Games. 1617 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington, 614-486-7701, larsonstoys.com

Jumping Genius Jump It ($5) takes the good old fashioned jump rope and adds a manual counter. It makes a great stocking stuffer for the energetic kid in your life. You might even want to borrow it to work off all that eggnog and figgy pudding. Available at bswtoy.com

WHAT’S THE BEST HOLIDAY GIFT YOU EVER RECEIVED?

Eddie Gaven, Columbus Crew midfielder:

The greatest Holiday gift for me is to be able to spend time with my whole family. To be around my parents, brother and sister as well as my wife and son is the best gift I could ask for.

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Gifts for

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Kids

Wake Up! Forget waking up to the rooster’s crow — roust your kids with the meow of a kitten or the hoot of an owl. The cheerful face of the Animal Sound Alarm Clock ($19), from Cute as a Button, has numbers that also will help with learning to tell time. 38 W. Olentangy St., Powell, 614-430-9408, cuteasabuttonstore.com

Brain Shaping Learning to identify shapes becomes fun with Educational Insights Shapes Bean Bags ($24) from the Columbus Museum of Art Gift Shop.The brightly colored set of bags is made from soft fabric and is the perfect size for little hands. It also comes with a list of games designed to help kids learn their shapes.

Recommended for everyone age 4 and older. 90 Minutes plus an intermission

480 E. Broad St., Columbus, 614-221-6801, columbusmuseum.org/visiting/shop

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You may have known it all along, but now your baby can show his true identity with Superhero Snapsuits ($19) online from thinkgeek.com. Humdrum onesies will be no match for your munchkin of steel while clad in his or her super suit (available in Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Green Lantern and The Flash models; phone booth and lairs not included). Available at thinkgeek.com

The words “bounce” and “toddler” are practically synonymous. Give tots an outlet for their energy at the Kingdom of Bounce, a local playspace that’s billed as the ultimate land of inflatables for 2- to 12-year-olds. A $25 Kingdom Club Pass covers five visits. 2188 Citygate Drive, Columbus, 614-532-5238, kingdomofbounce.com

Glowy Good Fun Really want to light up your winter nights? Get your kids the Glow in the Dark Lab ($25) at Barnes & Noble, and get glowing. The kit includes supplies to make 20 luminous science projects, including a lava lamp, snow, stickers, black light and a geyser. Multiple locations, barnesandnoble.com

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Make beautiful bubbles The Butterfly Bubble Wand ($25) by Metal Morphosis and sold at Three French Hens doubles as a play thing and piece of art. Made of lead-free pewter, the sturdy bubble wand is packaged in a keepsake tin with a homemade bubble recipe. 220 Market St., Suite E, New Albany, 614-855-1775

GeoMag’s Gbaby 11-piece magnetic farm set ($25), available at Larson’s Toys and Games, is sure to attract your mini MacDonald with its easy-to-build design and limitless possibilities. The babysafe magnets provide dexterity practice for those chubby little fingers while engaging all the senses as each piece functions as a block, rattle and teether. 1617 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington, 614-486-7701, larsonstoys.com

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Use the back burners on the stove whenever you can.

Keep kids and pets out from underfoot when cooking.

Use caution when taking food out of a microwave. It can be hotter than expected.

Kids! Pick up your toys so no one trips and falls.

Clear leaves, ice, and snow from driveways and walkways.

Sugar Plum Dreams Start a tradition and take your child to see BalletMet’s “The Nutcracker” at the Ohio Theatre this year. The classic holiday ballet has it all — adventure, romance, amazing costumes and, of course, Tchaikovsky’s stirring score. Performances begin Dec. 9 and run through Dec. 24. Ticket prices start at $20. Available at the CAPA Ticket Office, 39 E. State St., Downtown; at any Ticketmaster Outlet or at ticketmaster.com.

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Gifts forKids $26 TO $50

Gaga Over Dado Stack ’Em Up Here’s a toy that apparently can’t be outgrown. Rated for ages 1 to 100, Kushies Zolo Beanstax ($43) includes 12 fun-shaped beanbags to explore, stack, topple and toss. Sold at Create, the reusable carrying case includes a list of different ways the toy can be used as children grow. 13 S. High St., Dublin, 614-764-7640, createatdublin.com

Dado Cubes ($27.50) are one of those great open-ended building toys that truly inspire kids’ imaginations. Sold at the Wexner Center Store, each set includes 10 cubes that can be interlocked in countless ways. 1871 N. High Street, Campus, 614-292-1807, store.wexnercenterstore.com

Score! You’ll score a touchdown with Football Guys ($30) this holiday season. Your little armchair quarterback can reenact his favorite plays from the big game and you don’t have to worry about anything getting broken. Sold at College Traditions, the set includes a field, goal posts, refs, players and a carrying case. 286 W. Lane Ave., Campus, 800-628-4678, collegetraditions.com

Anything But Blah Blabla dolls ($36), available at Sprout Soup, are expertly-knit, cuddly friends whose origins are as unique as their name is simple. Made by expert hands from Peruvian villages, these fairtrade mini-dolls are crafted from natural fibers. Sprout Soup, 3286 N. High St., Clintonville, 614-267-7768, sproutsoup.com

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A Five-Ring Ruckus Get your family warmed up for the Summer Olympics with Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for Wii ($50, 11/15/11 release date at Best Buy). Players can compete in classic Olympic sports, such as canoeing, uneven bars, and soccer, as well as Dream events, which are a fun combo of real sports and video game fantasy. London Party mode lets players explore city landmarks through a series of mini games. Multiple locations, bestbuy.com.

Fancy Feet Who said cute shoes were only for the bipedal? Now baby can step (or crawl) out in style with these whimsical Mary Janes by GraciousMay ($39.50 for sizes 6-18 mos.), available at Lottie Da. Handmade with silk and lace accents, hand-stitched embellishments and soft soles, the only thing cuter than these adorable shoes may be the pudgy feet that wear them. 4705 N. High St., Clintonville, 614-754-1261, lottiedababy.com

Doodle The Doodle ($40) is a pocketsized speaker that speaks volumes about creativity. Choose a favorite photo, logo or artwork, and the image will be printed on the front of the Doodle. With a quick one-week turnaround, the Doodle makes a dandy gift and fits any standard headphone jack and runs on 2 AAA batteries. Available online at origaudio.com

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Huggy Monkey Baby Mashaka the Monkey ($26) is red, super soft and downright adorable. Like other Zoobies, he can serve as a lovey or pillow. He also has a blanket that can be stored near his tummy. Baby Mashaka is the perfect size for 0- to 2year-olds. Hey Diddle Diddle carries a variety of both small and large Zoobies. 38 N. State St., Westerville, 614-818-5437, heydiddlediddle.com

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R.J. Umberger Columbus Blue Jackets forward: Growing up, I traveled all the time for hockey so my favorite gifts were always ones that I could take on the road with me. I remember my favorite present I ever received was a Sega Genesis. It was the cool new system to have at the time, and I can remember playing it for hours in the hotel on every road trip. We played NHL 94 all the time and I used to beat all of my friends. It definitely made road trips a lot more fun.

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Gifts forKids $51 AND UP

A Lounger to Love

Welcome your baby to the good life with the Bloom CoCo Stylewood Lounger ($200) from Petit Green. The contemporary design, stylish color options and oh-so-cozy micro-suede or leatherette seat make this the Rolls Royce of loungers, minus the hood ornament.

1500 Polaris Pkwy., Suite 1214, Columbus, 614-840-0544, petitgreenbaby.com

Cozy Cutie

Rock It Out

Egg Baby’s cable-knit romper ($64) and hat-and-bootie set ($52) provide the perfect remedy for keeping baby warm on a blustery day. The romper, available at Nicole’s for Children in sizes 0-12 months, is made of 100 percent cotton and can be converted from a snug sleeping gown to a onesie as Baby grows.

Elmo is over being tickled. He’s ready to rock. The interactive toy allows kids to choose whether Elmo belts out a tune with a set of drums or a tambourine. Let’s Rock Elmo ($58.88), sold at Wal-Mart and other major retailers, sings six songs — one for each AA battery he requires.

55 E. Olentangy St., Powell, 614-433-0503, nicolesforchildren.com

Multiple locations, walmart.com

Superkid! Warning: Your child may refuse to take off this superhero cape, mask and cuff set ($63) by local design team Woodfrock (sisters Sondia Wood and Debra Wood Niles). The double-sided satin cape has a Velcro closure, so it’s easy for little hands to fasten. A number of colors and logos are available.

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Animus The Helion Animus 18SC RTR Truck ($100) is considered the “next generation” in remote-controlled toy vehicles. Sold at HobbyTown, its crystal-less radio technology promises to enhance performance. And if you have the need for speed, the Animus can top 20 mph, leaving hearts racing as well.

Multiple locations, hobbytown.com

A Baby of Her Own This lifelike Middleton Doll ($85) is part of the Newborn Nursery baby doll collection, which can be found at Hannahgrace’s Doll House shop. You might want to bring the gift recipient along for this purchase; the adoption process includes a realistic medical checkup, a birth certificate and a picture of “mom” and baby. Girls also are invited to take their babies out for a walk in the shop’s doll stroller.

15 E. Waterloo St., Canal Winchester, 614-834DOLL, hannahgracesdollhouse.com

Leggo My LEGO! Let your LEGO maniacs take it to the next level with the LEGO Digital Camera ($60). This fully functional, 3-megapixel camera is constructed out of LEGOs, sold at the Easton LEGO Store, and includes a built-in flash and a 1.5 inch LCD screen. Best of all, it can be integrated into your kids’ LEGO creations.

4004 Gramercy St., Easton, 614-342-2710, stores.lego.com/en-us/Columbus/ LandingPage.aspx

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Rock a Bye, Baby Doll What child wouldn’t want to rock a baby doll in this beautiful, handmade cradle? The cherry crib ($72) will hold “babies” in a variety of shapes and sizes, including American Girl dolls.

Golden Hobby Shop, 630 S. Third St., German Village, 614-645-8329.

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This Little Light of Mine Delight the senses with these luxe little Lafco candles ($20 and the matchbox is included!). They’re sold at Found boutique. 21 W. Olentangy St., Powell, 614-781-0000, foundat21.com

Moms Mommy-n-Me Mom gets one, daughter gets one and happiness abounds! Handmade by Columbus designer Amy Spellacy (who made the mini versions just for Columbus Parent), these bracelets ($18 for singles, $28 for double-wraps) can be worn alone or stacked. You can find them at the Short North boutique Ladybird. 716 N. High St., Short North, 614-298-8133, ladybirdfashion.com

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WHAT’S THE BEST HOLIDAY GIFT YOU EVER RECEIVED?

If Mom’s going to keep just one makeup item in her purse for those ohmy-gosh-I-need-just-alittle-something-now moments, this one’s a good choice. Clinique’s Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour ($17.50) offers the perfect splash of color — and it’s super nourishing, too. Find Clinique counter locations at clinique.com

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My Frye boots are the kind that you love to put on and hate to take off. I’d wear them to bed if I could. (My husband) Charly got them for me last year for Christmas. Charly and I rarely get each other expensive gifts. We believe in small, daily giving. But, this one time was very special, he knew just the thing for me. I think I got him some socks and a guitar tuner. MARIA MINNELLI PHOTO

Heady Metal Made by women across the world who are paid fair wages for their designs and sold at Generation Green, Mom can look good and feel good in these sterling silver earrings ($38). 6351 Sawmill Road, Dublin, 614-761-2222, generationgreenstore.com

Like Candy, Only Better! The German Village “dessert boutique” Pistacia Vera might be best known for their macarons and other baked goodies, but we can’t resist their Pate de Fruits — shimmery, sugar-coated blocks of natural fruit jellies in a rainbow of colors. At $8 for a bar of seven blocks, they make deliciously sophisticated stocking stuffers. 541 S. Third St., German Village, 614-220-9070, pistaciavera.com

Told You So! Finally we moms have proof that we do get colder at night than certain people we share beds with! The folks at camping-gear supplier Big Agnes have created the “Lulu,” a very special sleeping bag ($160) just for women. It has extra room in the hip area and, most critically, extra insulation in the feet and core areas! Score one at Clintonville Outfitters. 2869 N. High St., Clintonville, 614-447-8902, clintonvilleoutfitters.com

Rx: Scarves They call it a “Scarfscription” at the Short North boutique Substance for Fashion Conscious People. Order 3, 6, 9 or 12 months of scarves (at $30 per number of months) to be delivered to the mom in your life. It’s a subscription guaranteed to delight her and a prescription for any gift-selection anxiety you might be suffering! 783 N. High St., Short North, 614-299-2910, shopsubstance.com

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For a Hot Bath, Only Better! Know any moms who recharge with hot baths? Flower Soak from Biggs & Featherbelle ($15 for a 14-ounce jar) is the perfect bath additive for them. Sold at Wholly Craft, it’s got lavender and geranium essential oils to soothe the skin and sea salts to soothe the muscles. 3169 N. High St., Clintonville, 614-447-3445, whollycraft.com

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Is the dad in your life always looking for the right tools to use? The Leatherman Wave ($80), available at Dick’s Sporting Goods, has it all: knife, screw driver (with many types and sizes of bits), scissors, bottle opener, pliers, wire stripper and more. Multiple locations, dickssportinggoods.com

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Pam’s Popcorn What guy doesn’t like to hang out on the couch, eat freshly popped popcorn and watch his favorite team duke it out on TV? Pam’s Popcorn flavors are nothing like your typical microwave popcorn. Her North Market store has flavors like Chicago Cheddar, Sweet and Salty and Classic Butter. Gift tin packages range between $16 for a one-gallon tin, and up to $85 for a six-and-a-half gallon tin. 59 Spruce St., Short North, 614-463-9664, northmarket.com

Ariat Quickdraw Boots Rod’s Western Palace has it all for the dad who enjoys Western attire. Your dad is sure to be amazed at the large selection of belts, cowboy hats and cowboy boots. Prices range from $59 to $599. The most popular shoe is the Men’s Ariat Quickdraw Boots ($189). 3099 Silver Dr., Columbus, 614-268-8200, rods.com

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Jawbone Jambox Speaker Just about every dad has an iPhone, Android or other Bluetooth-enabled device. Jawbone, the company that traditionally makes Bluetooth headsets, has released the Jambox ($200), a portable speaker system that allows the user to listen to the audio from their portable device with stunning audio quality. Sold at Best Buy. Multiple locations, bestbuy.com

Shaving Kit Colonel Ichabod Conk began packaging and selling his shaving kits in 1866 and his company has been selling them ever since. The Colonel Conk Model 236 kit ($51) with an apothecary mug, deluxe boar brush, gold tone razor and soap is sold at the Tinder Box. 5911 Karric Square Dr., Dublin, 614-761-3120, tinderboxinternational.com

The Griller Apron For dads who like to keep clean while barbecuing, but wouldn’t be caught dead in their wives’ purple paisley aprons, we’ve got The Griller Apron ($40) from local crafter AmyD. Check out the scarlet-andgray model with a built-in beer pocket. Available at madebyamyd.com and several local retailers (check the site for a location nearest you)

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Roku Streaming Player Enjoy up to 20,000 titles available through Netflix, MLBTV, NHL, NFL, Amazon, UFC and even play Angry Birds with the Roku 2 XD streaming player. Dad can stream programs and sporting events on demand to his TV in full 1080p high definition. Models start at $69 (standard definition) and $79 (high definition). Available at roku.com

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Blue Jackets Ticket Pack What dad wouldn’t enjoy a night out watching the Columbus Blue Jackets take on one of their many rivals at Nationwide Arena? With six-game ticket packages starting at $99, there’s no reason for him to not come downtown to cheer with 19,000 of his closest friends. Tickets can be purchased at the Nationwide Arena box office. 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District, 614-246-2000, bluejackets.nhl.com

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Be Well Red Tea If you need an alternative to coffee, try The Republic of Tea’s Be Well Red collection. These herb teas have various scents and cater to different feelings. Examples include “Get Happy” (for lifting your spirit), “Get Heart” (for cardio health) and “Get Wellness” (for immunity). The caffeinefree tea comes in a cute canister perfect for traveling. Thirty-six tea bags sell for $9.95 at Bink Davies. 668 N. High St., Short North, 614-725-4588, binkdavies.com

Beautifully handcrafted by Dan Carmichael, an artist out of Michigan, the picture sticks are hung on the wall via a hook on the back and they display photos, notes or other memorabilia. Each one has a decorative word at the top, and our favorites are ‘smile’ and ‘family.’ The picture sticks are $39.50 at Helen Winnemore Craft, and come with 16 mini-magnets to secure photos. 150 E. Kossuth St., German Village, 614-444-5850, helenwinnemores.com

Personalized Calendar Get the kids involved: personalize a wall calendar for Grandma and Grandpa ($22). Choose a design through Shutterfly’s website, pick your favorite family photos and even add dates of birthdays and anniversaries. The 12-month calendar is a fun take on a photo album, and it will have grandparents smiling throughout 2012. Available at shutterfly.com

Soap Gift Set Put together a lovely smelling gift for Grandma and Grandpa. Start with a dbO Home honeycomb soap dish ($25). The company’s products are handcrafted from sustainable materials. Add a Saipua soap ($12), which is made in New York from olive oil. Then try lavender oatmeal, coffee mint or the seasonal winter citrus. Tie them up with a burlap ribbon and you’ve got yourself a perfect holiday gift. Both brands can be found at Rose Bredl. 664 N. High St., Short North, 614-222-0930, rosebredl.com

Car Wash Take a load off your grandparents and treat them to a car wash. A Touch of Class in Dublin offers a basic wash that provides more perks than its name alludes. The $15 wash includes washed windows, vacuuming the interior, dusting the dashboard and handdrying the car. Purchase a gift certificate for the wash, and Grandma and Grandpa’s car will look as good as new during the gloomy winter months. 4500 Dale Dr., Dublin, 614-761-9898

ACME Stiletto Pen It’s always nice to pull an elegant pen out of your purse or pocket. Online retailer ACME Studio, Inc., features a selection of roller-ball pens ($49.50) in multicolored hues that were created by top designers. The sleek design is easy to write with, and you’ll want to take this pen everywhere with you. Available at acmestudio.com

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I was desperate to receive a Chatty Cathy doll when I was 10. She was a doll that talked, which was just what my parents needed...me with a talking doll. She said several phrases including something like, “Do you want to go to school?” Well, I got the doll and the rest is history!

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Gadgets and Games We have experts about these things, so we asked them — Gadget guru Phil Pikelny and Games guru Shawn Sines, who write our media reviews each month — for their recommendations on what’s going to be hot this holiday season.

Inno Tab Tablet Mom and Dad bought their iPads for more than $500. For just $80, the kids can have their own Inno Tab Tablet, an interactive gadget with the emphasis on learning experiences. This device from VTech sports a 5-inch color touch screen and tilt sensor. It functions as an E-book reader, a video player, an MP3 music player and a photo viewer. Built-in applications add an Art Studio, interactive globe, friends list, calculator and clock. Additional software cartridges or downloads provide a growing library of educational and fun content. Many even feature their favorite characters from Toy Story, Disney Princesses, Cars 2 or are built around Dora the Explorer, Scooby Doo or Mickey Mouse. This gadget has 64mb of built-in memory and an SD card slot for memory expansion. The USB cable that’s included connects the Inno Tab Tablet to a PC or Mac.

R2 Fish School Complete Fish Training Kit People expect dogs and cats to do tricks, but what about a goldfish? The R2 Fish School Complete Fish Training Kit ($27 at amazon.com) has all the tools you and children will need to have your fish performing fantastic feats not normally associated with their species. Like dogs and cats, fish are trained by using food-reward training. This kit contains 25 different parts so your fish will be able to do such tricks as fetch, shoot hoops, play soccer, swim a slalom course and even limbo dance. Almost all fish (which are one- to six-inches in length) can be trained with this gadget. Your purchase includes a 45-minute DVD and a manual with more than 100 photos showing you how to train the fish in your home aquarium.

Disney’s Rock Star Mickey Mickey ($54) performs two classic rock tunes when you press his right foot. He can perform a head bop, kick step, perform a split and play his guitar with his nose. A Rock Star Guitar is sold separately so your child can play along. (Let’s Rock Elmo is similar and is poised to rival its earlier ticklish version in sales this year.)

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Hot Wheels They may not be new, but they go extreme and high tech this year. Wall Tracks ($32) move the toy stunt cars off the floor and literally onto the walls. Later this fall, Mattel will offer Video Racers with implanted cameras so children can see the view from inside their miniature race cars. The video can be downloaded to a computer by plugging it into a USB that comes with the car.

games “BATMAN: ARKHAM CITY” (Rated T for Teen, Xbox 360, Ps3) Gotham’s home for the criminally insane expands to fill an entire city and Batman is trapped inside, patrolling the streets and working with Catwoman to defeat his rogues’ gallery.

“UNCHARTED 3: DRAKE’S DECEPTION” (Rated T for Teen, Ps3) Fortune hunter Nathan Drake ventures into the Arabian Desert in search of reward. This action-adventure series channels the best of Indiana Jones pulp and Lara Croft, Tomb Raider puzzle-solving in a gorgeous package.

“CALL OF DUTY: MODERN WARFARE 3” (Rated M for Mature, PC, Xbox 360, Wii) The immensely popular near-future warfare game returns again this year with refined graphics, new settings and a new campaign including a new Survival game mode.

“STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC” (Rated T for Teen, PC) Travel back in Star Wars history 300 years before the movies in this massive, multiplayer, online adventure. A crafted storyline promises to involve players online in a dynamic story-based experience set in the galaxy far, far away.

“THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM” (Rated M, PC, Xbox 360, Ps3) The fifth entry in this long-running fantasy series features a Nordic setting and dragons lots of dragons. Players choose their own destiny in this sandbox title as they work to become the Dragonborn hero. “LEGEND OF ZELDA: THE SKYWARD SWORD” (Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 or older, Wii) The first fully motioncontrolled game in the Legend of Zelda series, The Skyward Sword introduces a familyfriendly fantasy game where players’ movements match their onscreen avatar.

“FORZA MOTORSPORTS 4” (Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 or older, Xbox 360) Integration with the Kinect sensor pushes this long-running racing series to new levels. Real cars and tracks and a deep simulation mode make this the premiere Xbox 360 racer.

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“We never set out to have eight,” said Ray Lees as he sat on a window seat in his Worthington home. He had one child cuddled up on his lap and three more busy with crayons and paper at the kitchen island nearby. His oldest daughter, 12-year-old Jenny, occasionally and silently cruised through the kitchen with one or two siblings in tow. His oldest son, 8-year-old Aaron, slid through on his way from his upstairs bedroom to the basement play room.

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Jenny “But Jenny said she wanted a sister,” Ray smiled. His partner, Matt Lees, nodded from his seat at the kitchen island where he was overseeing the artists’ work. “We went back and forth for quite a while about what to do,” Matt said, quickly intervening when Kalashia, 2, seems poised to swipe a crayon from her sister Keyona, 3. “We didn’t want to do something that would hurt our first three,” Ray said, as 14-month-old Josiah, in search of a snack, babbled and tumbled past Ray and 4year-old, cuddled-up Kalis. “But we finally said somebody’s going to have to be

crazy,” Matt said, adding that the couple who have been together since 1996 found it “more difficult to adopt two at the beginning than the five (who followed this year).” A roadmap might be needed to follow the path that created the Lees family of two dads, three daughters and five sons, but it’s a journey worth following. Ray, 42, is a former grade-school teacher and Matt, 39, is a communications consultant in Nationwide’s legal department. Ray also works for Nationwide now as a facilities liaison, but is part-time so that he can provide much

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Kalashia of the childcare. As with so many people in this country, the men said that the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, prompted a lot of soul searching for them. “You saw what mattered,” Matt said. “And we

were at a point in our relationship where we had been together long enough and were financially stable.” “We wanted to make a difference,” Ray said. “It was about legacy,” said Matt. “We had good friends

Keuwan who had adopted a little girl,” Ray said. Matt added, “We had good role modeling.” And thus began the process of finding children who needed a “forever home,” as permanent homes are known in the adoption

world. In the last five years, the Lees have become parents to Jenny and Aaron, both born in Haiti, then Kalis who was born in Hamilton County, and then earlier this year, a quintet of siblings from Toledo — 7-year-old Keuwan, 5-year-old Kanyae,

Keyona, Kalashia and Josiah. Becca Gwirtz is an adoption manager with UMCH Family Services, the agency that evolved out of the now-closed United Methodist Children’s Home in Worthington. Gwirtz worked with the family on Kalis’s adoption. By any measure, Gwirtz said, Ray and Matt are exemplary parents, but also solid reminders that families need to approach the adoption decision with no illusions about the challenges that will arise. “They have really brought peace to their children’s lives,” Gwirtz said. She explained that some of the Lees children have suffered the traumatic experience of “adoption disruption and dissolution.” It doesn’t happen often but when it does — when a child essentially is rejected from an adoptive home — the impact can be devastating. The Lees parents said it took a long time to earn their children’s trust and for emotional bonds to form. Far too often, Gwirtz said, the causes for adoption disruption lie with unrealistic expectations by the adoptive parents and that’s something she works hard to identify when doing the “home studies” that are part of placing children for adoption. “Believe it or not, one of the

Central Ohio is home to some outstanding resources when it comes to learning about adoption:

WHAT ROLE WILL THIS CHILD PLAY IN YOUR FAMILY? This is the No. 1 question Gwirtz tries to answer when she assesses prospective adoptive parents. And these are some of the roles she does not like to see foisted on an adopted child: • THE HEALER: Many couples come to the adoption process because of infertility issues, including miscarriages or infant mortality, Gwirtz said. “There’s still a lot of grief and I want to know if they’re expecting this child to be responsible for healing them.” That would not be fair or healthy for that child, she said.

biggest red flags are people who are highly educated, were straight-A students, who have the prettiest homes,” Gwirtz said. “They’re the folks who have never been challenged, who have never failed.” Consequently, she said, these people may not have the emotional tools to handle the long and arduous process of bonding with a child. “If you think they’re going to

climb into your lap and say, ‘I love you,’ the first night,” Ray said, “they won’t.” “This is all about the journey for us,” Matt explained. “When you’ve got eight, something is always going wrong.” But when bonding occurs, the rewards are limitless, each parent agreed, even as they steer through a life that includes three loads of laundry, two dishwasher loads and one gallon of milk per

• The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption: Dave Thomas, the late founder of Wendy’s, was adopted and devoted himself to helping other children, especially those in the foster-care system, find “forever homes.” Call them at 800-275-3832 or visit their website at davethomasfoundation.org.

day, not to mention a major home expansion and a minivan with seven child-safety seats. “They say it takes one month per one year of age for a child to attach,” said Ray. Matt nodded: “You might be expecting this fairy tale, but in reality, it takes time and commitment. It can’t be, ‘I’m going to go save kids.’ You have to bond as well. But you can see when it clicks and it’s amazing.”

• UMCH Family Services: is a private, nonprofit agency that offers adoption and post-adoption services. They can be reached at 614-8855020 or on the web at umchohio.org.

• THE FAIRY PRINCESS: When a family has all boys and they want to adopt a girl, Gwirtz said she tries to make sure it’s not because “she’s going to be the fairy princess,” for the mother to “play with and dress up.” • THE PERFECT CHILD: Research shows that adoptive children often grow up to become very high achievers in school and careers, but sometimes the achievement comes at a steep cost — a fear of being rejected by adoptive parents who demand perfect behavior. As a result, these children experience difficulty bonding with others, even in adult life, because of their fear of rejection. • THE MORE, THE MERRIER: When there’s disparity in how many children a couple feels is optimal, Gwirtz tries to interview each prospective parent separately. “There usually is a gap (in parents’ desires), but you have to measure how wide the gap is,” Gwirtz said, adding that differences in goals are not necessarily bad. “It just can’t be too wide,” she said.

• The National Center for Adoption Law & Policy: Capital University Law School launched the NCALP with the goal of improving child welfare and adoption law, practices and policies so that adopted children can be assured of safe, healthy and stable homes. Call them at 614-236-6730 or visit their website at law.capital.edu/adoption.

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We’ll be traveling on airplanes during the upcoming holidays. We have a 6 month old and a 3 year old. I remember when we flew with the oldest as an infant, she really had a problem with air pressure in the plane cabin. What can we do better this time?

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During ascent or descent of airplane, the air pressure in the cabin changes to compensate for the change in air pressure outside. Our bodies have air-containing chambers such as the middle ear and sinuses that need to equalize with this change in pressure. A Eustachian tube connects the back of the nose to the middle ear and when a child swallows, it opens and equalizes the air pressure in our middle ears. Infants and children’s Eustachian tubes do not work as effectively in equalizing the pressure, especially if they are inflamed from a cold or ear infection. When the Eustachian tube isn’t able to equalize the air pressure, the negative pressure in the middle ear pulls in the eardrum, causing pain that may be severe. To help reduce discomfort, try breastfeeding or bottle feeding your infant, making sure your baby is upright. Or, try giving your infant a pacifier to suck on. This encourages swallowing, which opens the Eustachian tubes. You can also talk to your doctor about pain relievers that are safe for your baby to take before takeoff. If your child has a cold, talk to your doctor about using decongestant spray during planes takeoff or landing. If you know your baby is still in pain several hours after the flight, be sure to contact your primary care physician for advice.

Dr. Richard Kang is Chief of the Department of Otolaryngology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

The latest wave of mono is going around our daughter’s high school. What exactly is this disease and how do you recognize the signs?

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Dr. Dennis Cunningham is a member of the Section of Infectious Diseases at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.

A: Mono is short for mononucleosis. Most cases are caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Infection can occur any time during life, but young children rarely have symptoms from this infection. Teens and adults usually have fever, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, fatigue and a sore throat. Other possible symptoms include abdominal discomfort (from an enlarged spleen), rash and body aches. It is commonly referred to as the “kissing disease” since it is can be transmitted through saliva. It is also spread through sexual contact. Once infected with Epstein-Barr, a person can shed the virus in the saliva for the rest of their life. If your daughter shows symptoms of mono, call your primary care doctor. The diagnosis can be performed with blood tests, and your doctor can discuss how to treat symptoms. Unfortunately, there is no treatment for Epstein-Barr virus. If your child’s spleen is very large, your doctor will suggest limiting physical activity and vigorous exercise. The spleen is usually protected by the rib cage, but when enlarged can extend into the abdomen. Rupture of the spleen is painful and requires prompt treatment.

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Now that my kids are back to school and back to their sports, I’m more concerned about concussions. I understand they are not uncommon. What should I know about them, and what symptoms should I be on the lookout for? A: A concussion (or mild traumatic brain injury) is a disturbance in brain function caused by direct or indirect force to the head. Concussions account for nearly 10 percent of high school athletic injuries and are being reported with increased frequency, likely because of improved awareness and recognition. Dr. Steven Cuff is A child does not have to be knocked out to have a concussion. In fact, a member of the loss of consciousness occurs in only a small percentage of cases. Nationwide Common symptoms include headaches, feeling foggy or slow, nausea, Children’s Sports fatigue, dizziness or balance problems, sensitivity to light and noise and difMedicine team and ficulty concentrating and remembering. Sleep disturbances and emotional is board certified in symptoms may also develop. pediatrics and Pediatric and adolescent athletes should never return to play on the sports medicine. same day that a concussion occurs. They should be evaluated and treated by a medical professional with up-to-date knowledge of concussion management. The mainstay of treatment is physical and mental rest. In addition to refraining from sports and exercise, kids should avoid mental stimulation in the form of screen time (computers, video games and texting, for example) while recovering. Initially, school restrictions or accommodations are often necessary. Once symptom free, athletes should follow a step-wise progression back to activity before being cleared for sports to help prevent Second Impact Syndrome, a potentially deadly consequence of returning too early from a concussion.

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need to know: FAMILY FINANCE

Stop the

Dribbles! BY DENISE TROWBRIDGE

Are you pinching pennies so hard that Lincoln is begging for mercy? Even you can free up more money to repay debts or save for emergencies, retirement or your children’s college educations. It’s not impossible. You just have to do a twopart homework assignment. The first assignment: Gather all of last month’s bills, financial statements and pay stubs. Subtract the money that went out from all the money that came in. Then do this for August and

September, too. If you’re like most people, something’s missing, but you don’t remember what you spent it on. Maybe it was cash from the ATM, or “it could have been pizza night because you’re too tired to cook,” said financial planner Robert Reed of Reed Financial Planning, who once did this with his own expenses and discovered “there was $400 a month I couldn’t account for.” If you aren’t paying attention, Reed said, “it’s just the

nature of money that it dribbles, and it will dribble away from you.” Stop the dribble and redirect that money to your goals. At the beginning of the month, take half of the average amount you’re missing and send it to savings or debt repayment. “It needs to be the first thing you do,” Reed said, “because you won’t do it if you wait until the end of the month. If you can’t remember what you spent it on, it must not be that essential.” Put the other half in cash in an envelope and use it to pay for incidentals. When the money is gone, it’s gone. “You may come up a little bit short at the end of the month, but then you can adjust your spending next time,” Reed said.

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Now on to part two of your assignment: look for places to trim. I don’t mean lattes. I mean big expenses and recurring bills. Ask yourself: Am I paying too much for services such as phones, memberships, subscriptions or cable television? Cancel everything that doesn’t provide real value and negotiate lower prices on everything else. For instance, can you find a better deal on home and car insurance? I recently switched companies and saved $398.60 a year. Cha-ching! Can you trim transporta-

tion costs by combining shopping trips, carpooling or, more drastically, driving a different car? Can you negotiate a lower interest rate with your credit card company or roll the balance to a zero-percent card? Can you pay less for your house? My sister recently traded her 6.5 percent, 30-year mortgage for a 20-year, 4.25 percent loan. Now she’s paying $60 less a month, and the house will be paid off six years sooner. Double cha-ching! If you need more help whittling down your bills, sites such as Billshrink.com

and Lowermybills.com can help you find better deals on everything from credit cards to cable service. You just have to make the time to try. Tackling the big stuff is a surefire way to free up money every month. Of course, the little things matter, too, so after the holidays I’m going to introduce a series of fun and useful money games you can use to shop smarter, earn more, spend less and pay off debt faster. Until then, get on the phone and lower those bills!

Denise Trowbridge is a self-professed money geek, who has written about personal finance, banking 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.

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need to know: THE DOCTOR IS IN

The Loving Art of

SAYING “NO”

BY KEVIN ARNOLD

“I WANT THAT!!!!” When our children watch cartoons, we know when commercials are on. They shout “I want that!” Our children can even tell us that Oxyclean gets the stains out. Retailers are gearing up for Black Friday, the shopping day after Thanksgiving. Our children will be bombarded with endless TV ads for the newest toys. And parents must balance financial limitations and children’s happiness. But, as challenging as these next two months might be, the holiday season provides opportunities to teach life-long lessons. Here are three tips to surviving the advertising onslaught:

Say No Without Saying No: Arguments develop when parents react by saying “no” after children blurt out “I want that.” To change this dynamic, remember that children feel truly excited about each toy. If you refocus, you will find it easier to change the message from “no” to “wait.” I recommend saying, “Of course you want that cool toy. Let’s keep it in mind when we make the list of things you want for the holidays. You can write it down on a list to remember if you want.” This approach shifts from “no” to “we’ll see.”

The Art of Negotiating: As the holidays approach, try sitting with your children to discuss the gift list. Often, children remember what they want or have a list written down. Parents can teach negotiating by setting limits about gifts (how many, how expensive), allowing children to learn how to set priorities and make choices. Children learn, through this experience, the give-andtake of healthy conflict management. They also become a part of the decisionmaking process, leading to a healthy sense of empowerment. Kevin Arnold, Ph.D., ABPP, is a psychologist, Board Certified in Cognitive and Behavioral Psychology, 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.

Managing Disappointment: Inevitably, children experience disappointment over the holidays. As parents, we sometimes feel tempted to keep our children from such painful feelings, but we help them most by teaching them how to handle disappointment. To do so, first acknowledge a child’s feelings as real. Telling a child you understand why they feel disappointed will usually decrease their anger and hurt feelings. Second, give children words to express their disappointment, such as sad, angry or hurt. Children manage disappointment best by using words to think through feelings, rather than acting those feelings out with aggression. Lastly, engage children in problem solving by asking them to provide input into what to do next. Present them with options, such as waiting until next year, doing chores to earn toys or tolerating occasional disappointment Holiday advertising undoubtedly increases the stress in many homes. By using strategies like these, parents avoid the all-too-often arguments that result from effective commercials (after all, advertisers want children to yell “I WANT THAT!”). The holidays provide many opportunities to teach great lessons to children.

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family fun: HANDS ON

AUTUMN yarn wreath BY OLIVERA BRATICH

Seasonal decorations are fun for the whole family to create and a warm way to celebrate the season in your home. This project takes you outdoors and indoors and includes activities for all ages and abilities. Get the whole family involved!

WHAT YOU NEED

HOW YOU DO IT

• one round Styrofoam wreath base, approximately 6-12 inches in diameter. (Tip: instead of buying new, check your local thrift store first! Thrift stores usually have unused bases in stock. Another less-3D-but-equallyusable option is to cut out a donut shape from a piece of heavy-duty cardboard.)

1. Gather the family for a nature walk and

• yarn in 1-5 autumn colors. This project is a great way to use up yarn scraps! The project will use less than half a skein of yarn total. • acorn caps • felted wool balls (available at specialty yarn stores and on etsy.com) or miniature pompoms (available at any major craft retailer like Joann’s or Michael’s) • felt scraps in a variety of autumn colors • scissors • hot glue gun

hunt for acorn caps! Collect as many as you wish, but you’ll only need 3-10 for this project. 2. Back inside, start wrapping yarn around

your wreath base, tucking the ends out of sight. Alternate colors or use one solid color and continue all the way around the wreath base. (Tip: This part of the project can get tedious for the younger ones, so if your children are under 8 years old, stick to a smaller sized wreath.) 3. Heat up the glue gun and have the

adults in the family glue the felt balls or pom-poms inside the acorn caps. Set aside to let dry. 4. Cut out fun fall shapes from felt scraps. 5. As a family, lay out the shapes and acorns

around the wreath in the pattern you choose. Adults can use the hot glue gun to secure everything in place. Set aside to dry. 6. Cut a piece of yarn approximately 18 inch-

es long. Tie each end around the top of the wreath. Find a place in your home to hang the family creation!

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family fun: EATING OUT WITH KIDS

LavashVienna CaféIce and Café THE MOM SAYS Critical parenting strategy: If you’re going to ask a kid to try something new, then chase it with a quality dessert. That’s what I did when I came up with the plan to have my son try the “Mediterranean” (really Middle Eastern/North African) cuisine at Clintonville’s Lavash Café, then stroll a block south for the ice cream at Vienna Ice Café (the new dessert endeavor from the folks at Mozart’s Bakery & Piano Cafe). It’s not that he hasn’t had most of the ingredients served at Lavash before — lamb, yogurt, garlic, cucumbers, tomatoes, even tahini sauce — but I wasn’t sure he had ever had them all at once. Long story short, it was a very successful strategy: He really, really liked our lunch at Lavash, and even I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked the food. I went with the chicken schwarma sandwich ($6.95) in a “Lavash” wrap (think pita bread, only much thinner). Loved the smooth spicing and the finishing grill on the wrap. The only mint in my mint iced tea ($1.75) was the garnish: I was expecting something more in the drink itself. I should have gone for a smoothie as my son did because his was great. We laid in a supply of baklava ($1.95 each) to try at home later. As I suspected, the honey-sticky phyllo dough and nuts were of zero interest to him, but the highly un-Mediterranean chocolate cupcake (a very pricey $3.50) was A-OK by him. You win some, you lose some. Our visit to Vienna Ice Café was also mostly successful. For my first course, I went with a cup of hazelnut gelato ($2.50) with the (first topping free) raspberry gel drizzled on it. Heavenly. Then, for sustenance on the way home, I got a Vienna Ice Coffee ($5) to go. Technically a sundae, this was a tall cup of iced coffee with two scoops of vanilla ice cream and fresh whipped cream (and it was fresh made: I can identify that stuff a mile away). It was a perfect chaser to an adventurous but unexpectedly great meal. The service at both places was friendly and super patient, and I checked out the bathroom at Vienna: It was highly utilitarian but very clean and there was even a diaper-changing station on the wall. —JANE HAWES

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THE KID SAYS

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At first I was a little cautious because I had never really experienced Mediterranean food before but I was excited about the ice cream place. That’s definitely something I’ve had before. I was kind of going on my mom’s judgment for what to get because I know her to be more adventurous with taste. But I definitely wanted to order the mango smoothie ($3.95) myself and it was really good. I liked the sweet taste and it wasn’t too lumpy the way some smoothies can be. I also got the kefta sandwich with lamb and beef in a Lavash wrap ($6.95). I was expecting a sandwich not a burrito, but it was a burrito. It

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tasted really good. I mean I saw tomatoes in there and I thought I might not like this, but it was pretty good. The meat tasted divine. The sauce kind of poured out a little bit onto the plate, the table and me, so I wasn’t too happy about that but I can’t stay angry at that sandwich because it was gosh darn delicious. The bathroom was very nice. They had a station for changing babies in the men’s room. After that, for dessert, we walked down to a fancy ice cream place or parlor. I had a sample of the cotton candy flavored ice cream, which I did like, but I decided to get the strawberry in a sugar cone ($2.50). They do not have cake cones, only sugar and waffle. I prefer cake cones. I told the lady at the counter that I also liked chocolate so I decided to be polite and say yes to the truffle chocolate torte sample of ice cream she gave me. It tasted OK, but I don’t think chocolate cake should be put into ice cream. They had a chalkboard in there with a bucket of chalk for the kids. If anybody saw a Chinese dragon on there, that was my beautiful art. I would go back to both, as a matter of fact (emphasize: fact). —COLIN HAWES

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family fun: PARTIES

Using Good Scents BY JANE HAWES

All badge work and no play can make a scout a dull girl. So Juniors Troop #1914 leader Amy Jordan and co-leader Paula Wolfinger like to mix fun outings with badge-earning projects for their Girl Scouts. Last month it was an afternoon of sniffing unusual scents and trying unusual flavors of ice cream. The troop went from making scented soy-based candles in Powell’s Candle Lab to scarfing down Askinosie Dark Milk Chocolate ice cream next door at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Ayla Crabtree, 10, explained the key to creating a great candle scent: “We have to think about what would taste good.” To that end, “cake batter” was the most popular scent with the 10 Girl Scouts, who have been together as a troop since kindergarten. They’re all fifth graders now, most of them at Chapman Elementary School in Dublin. Elyse Slye dubbed her combination of cake batter, Anjou pear and rain scents as “Yum Dum Cake,” but she admitted she had found the bacon scent very tempting. Watermelon was another popular scent — Ayla mixed hers with guava to create her own “Fruit Mixture” candle. Each of The Candle Lab shops in Central Ohio — there are now four — offers special candle-mixing parties for children, and Kristen Fishman, who runs The Candle Lab in Powell, explained they often host gatherings for Girl Scouts. “It takes about 30 minutes in the shop,” Fishman explained, “to select their scents (from 125 possibilities) and mix them, then about 45 minutes for the candles to set. That’s a chance for people to walk around town and see everything.” This can include getting cookies down the street at Beehive Bread, which had been the original game plan that day, but inclement weather prompted a

switch to Jeni’s, co-located in the same building, where the girls bravely tried sample spoonfuls of flavors they never imagined possible. “I like that,” said a wide-eyed Taylor Dugan after trying “backyard mint” and finding she didn’t dislike its potent punch of flavor. But it was the candle-making that proved the most unusual activity of the day, and while the girls agreed that, as outings go, camping was more their Girl-Scout style, this was an alternative that made, well, good scents.

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Family Fun Activities

Here is a snapshot of a few of our upcoming events and programs. Find fun family ideas for fall by visiting www.dublinohiousa.gov/recreation.

Abbey Theater Presents Goldilocks and the Three Bears Saturday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. Columbus Children’s Theatre returns with a hilarious version, told as a flashback. Goldilocks has never been funnier. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Tickets: $7 adult, $5 children and seniors.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Sunday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m. Theatre IV On Tour presents this faithful adaptation of the original story, with puppets and live actors. Recommended for ages 5 – 10. Tickets: $7 adult, $5 children and seniors.

Family Gym Night Gather the family and enjoy a Saturday night at the DCRC. The gym is set aside for families to spend time together. There is a special play area for preschool children and various games/activities for elementary-aged kids and families. No registration required. The fee is collected when you arrive. Parents must remain with their children. Ages: 12 & under Date Day Time Fee Nov 19 Sa 6 – 8 p.m. $5 per child

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family fun: WORTH THE PRICE OF A SITTER?

GROWN-UP

THE RATING SYSTEM AND VERDICT:

Giggles and Guffaws BY GEOFF DUTTON AND MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON

Whatever it takes Book a sitter now Only if Grandma is available Candyland, anyone?

VERDICT:

After hearing about Shadowbox Live’s awesome new space in the Brewery District, we decided to take in a show. We had seen several performances over the years at the sketch comedy troupe’s old theater at Easton Town Center, and always enjoyed them. MELISSA: I booked us two seats for “Legacy,” the first show to be performed at the new location. This “best of” show featured rock performances and comedy skits from the production company’s 20-year history. GEOFF: If you haven’t seen a Shadowbox performance, think R-rated “Saturday Night Live.” Some of the skits are hilarious, some not so much, but all of them benefit from the manic energy of live comedy and the lack of network TV censors. The performers are pros who know how to put on a show. Setting the tone is an impressively talented house band, playing loud rock music between skits. MELISSA: We ordered dinner before the show at Shadowbox’s Backstage Bistro, which is connected to the theater. The menu was small but tempting and very reasonably priced. We decided to share a pizza ($10) and a barbecue shredded chicken sandwich ($8) and planned on taking leftovers home. The thin-crust pizza was so tasty we gobbled up the whole thing. GEOFF: There are also plenty of other dining options a short walk from the theater, including Columbus Brewing Company and

Claddagh. World of Beer, a craft-beer franchise boasting 500 flavors and live music, is in the final stages of construction next door. A new winery, Via Vecchia, is right around the corner. As someone who remembers when the Brewery District was the nightlife hotspot — before the Arena District and Easton — it’s nice to see the historic neighborhood getting its mojo back. MELISSA: We visited on Thursday night so the crowd in the bistro was pretty light. We enjoyed a quiet meal and spent time catching up on how our weeks were going. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. About 20 minutes before the show was supposed to start we headed into the theater. It was a great space — exposed brick, high ceilings and plenty of seating. The old digs often felt crowded. We decided to order another round of drinks and dessert. We both enjoyed following the troupe’s history on the big video screen in the front of the room. It made me realize how fortunate we are to have such a unique organization in town. GEOFF: The people who wait on you before the show, and deliver your beer during intermission, are the same

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people who suddenly appear on stage when the lights go down. It creates a casual intimacy — adding to the offbeat personality that makes Shadowbox so much fun. MELISSA: There are a lot of different ways to sample the Shadowbox: annual holiday extravaganzas, 45minute weekday lunch shows and a steady stream of new productions. You’re never quite sure what you’re going to get, which is a good thing. Shadowbox even has mixed things up lately with themed movie nights once a week. We’ll definitely be back.

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THE FINANCIALS: Tickets: 2 tickets @ $30 apiece $60 Dinner with tip: $44.37 Drinks and dessert during the show (with tip): $22.08 Babysitting fees: $40 TOTAL COST OF THE EVENING: $166.45

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family fun: COOKING WITH KIDS

Candy SCIENCE

BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON

When asked whether they thought Starburst candy contained oil, Emily Moore, 9, and Caitlin Abel, 8, were quick to answer. “No. Who puts oil in candy?” Emily said. “That’s gross.” Caitlin, on the other hand, predicted that the experiment they were about to perform would reveal that Starbursts do contain oil. The girls — with the help of Caitlin’s mother, Donna — popped a few pieces of the chewy candy onto a microwavable plate and heated it for a minute. When Caitlin spotted the telltale waxy-looking spots, she couldn’t help but celebrate a little. “Mystery solved,” she said, doing a little dance. “It has oil.” The girls along with their siblings spent a recent afternoon experimenting on candy. The play date at the Abel’s Columbus home was fun and educational. “Kids are naturally curious,” said Abel, an assistant teacher at St. Catherine’s preschool in Columbus. “They really got into it.” Conor Abel, 14 dissolved Skittles in water to create a rainbow. Marcus Moore, 6, and Carson Moore, 3, helped the girls determine whether Pixy Stix and Lemon Heads contained acid. Abel anticipates another scientific play date after the kids go trick-or-treating this Halloween. She figures it will be a good way to use up the candy and expose the kids to more scientific concepts. The experiments can help kids become more interested in science, said Loralee Leavitt, who runs the website candyexperiments.com. “In my family, doing candy experiments has made us

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DIRECTIONS: THE ACID TEST 1. GROWN-UP: Fill a container with a half cup of warm water. 2. KID: Add several Pixy Stix or Lemon Heads. 3. KID: Stir the mixture to help the candy dissolve. 4. GROWN-UP: Fill a spoon with baking soda. 5. KID: Dump the baking soda into the candy mixture. 6. KID: Watch for bubbles, which signal the presence of acid.

THE OIL TEST

all a little more inquisitive,” Leavitt said from Kirkland, Wash. “I’m a little more likely to let the kids try out some weird experiment, or to find answers about some phenomenon, whether or not it relates to candy experiments.” Here are some of the experiments that the Abels and the Moores did from Leavitt’s website.

1. KID: Unwrap one or two Starburst. 2. KID: Place the candy on a microwave-safe plate. 3. GROWN-UP: Put the plate in the microwave and heat it for about a minute. The candy should melt but not burn. 4. GROWN-UP: Remove the plate from the microwave. 5. KID: Look for signs that the candy has oil.

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family fun: DAY TRIPPIN’

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON

Ever hear about the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton? I hadn’t either until a friend filled me in. But after spending a busy day there with another friend and our posse of five kids, we’re telling other parents about it. The museum, which hasn’t got much attention locally, offers a great mix of science experiences, play areas and learning stations. The kids explored the museum from end to end and were constantly delighted by what they found to see and do. Since all the kids were animal lovers, one of our first stops was the “Discovery Zoo,” home to river otters, meerkats and kinkajous, which are nocturnal mammals related to raccoons. The kids really enjoyed watching the animals and appreciated that many of the displays were construct2600 DeWeese Parkway, ed at their eye level. They also liked Dayton, OH 45414 the tidal pool, where they could touch 937-275-7431 sea stars and sea anemones. boonshoftmuseum.org They spent a lot of time in “ExplorHOURS: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sater’s Crossing,” a series of rooms urday, 12 noon-5 p.m. Sunday devoted to pretend play. The kids COST: adults (13-59) $8.50, children loved sorting material at the recycling (2–12) $7.50, seniors (60+) $7.50, center, fixing a car in the garage and children under 2 are free. Members caring for animals in the veterinary of the Columbus Zoo and Aquariclinic. Even the two 7-year-olds um and COSI receive free admisBoonshoft Museum of Discovery photos enjoyed the exhibits, which feature sion to the museum. parents keep tabs on their children. lots of realistic touches. TIPS: The museum has a small eatAfter numerous turns on the slide, we The museum’s water table was ing area with vending machines corralled everybody and headed to “That another of the kids’ favorite spots. containing soups, sandwiches and Kids’ Playce,” an area dedicated to hands-on They had fun splishing and splashing. snacks. Prices range from 75 cents play. The kids scampered into the fossil pit My friend and I were less enthused to $3. Visitors are allowed to bring and dug through the rubber shavings for because the table’s layout spanned their own food into the museum dinosaur “bones.” They also liked playing on two activity areas. The kids had to but must eat it in the dining area. the museum’s permanent climbing structure, leave one area to get to the other end which is designed to look like giant boxes. of the table, which made it harder for Before heading home, we took in a show in the planetarius moms to keep an eye on our active group. um. The kids were a little nervous as we piled into the Space The kids also kept getting distracted by the awesome Theater but really enjoyed the interactive introduction to climbing tower — a rope ladder and spiraling slide that runs the solar system. from the first floor to a tower above the second floor. The Every member of our group gave the museum a structure requires parents to really be on their toes because thumbs’ up. kids can exit it at the second floor. A nearby staircase helps

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Blues Creek PRESERVE

“Baby’s First Hiking Trail” — that’s what my son and I dubbed this modest little gem of a playground/park up in northwest Delaware County. I’ve watched it evolve through the years since the site was first created from reclaimed farmland by the Preservation Parks of Delaware County system in 2001. It’s now a beautiful 139-acre park with a playground, picnic gazebo, bubbling stream, bridge, pond, short hiking trails and a manmade hill suitable for “mountain climbing” imagination play. In short, everything you need to introduce a young child to outdoor exploration but without that pesky risk of getting lost or maimed along the way. But the fact that it’s a bit of drive to get there only adds to the exploration excitement. You either head east on Rt. 36 off of Rt. 33 or west out of Delaware on Rt. 36, then go north on Ostrander Road for 0.7 miles, then turn left onto Fontanelle Road. Curve and wind for 1.1 miles, then immediately after the yellow left-arrow curve sign, the park’s entrance will suddenly appear on the left (in other words, slow down when you see that yellow left-arrow sign). The hiking is junior sized — the two main loops are either a wooded quarter-mile loop just over the Blues Creek (suitable for dropping fallen black walnuts into) or a three-quarter-mile loop through a meadow that’s loaded with wild flowers and grasses (take your Zyrtec

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before leaving home, if that’s an issue). In the center of the latter loop sits a manmade hill that is just plain fun to hike up so you can survey your surroundings. During the April through July time span, you’ll also be able to watch and observe grassland birds like swallows and Eastern bluebirds swooping in and out of a small village of nest boxes (be sure to read and discuss the bug-eating facts printed on the sign at the base of their field; they’re pretty mind boggling). The playground is a modest playscape set, nothing elaborate, but there’s ample seating and a gazebo with four picnic tables nearby

(also available for event rental if you call the Preservation Parks’ office number below). The bathrooms, one for each gender, are definitely on the rustic side and feature decomposition toilets (good luck explaining that on the drive home). And don’t forget that every September and October, nearby Leeds Farm is also a family fun option on the weekends: They’re located just west of Ostrander Road at 8738 Marysville Road (aka Rt. 36) with a website at leedsfarm.com.

Join us November 5, at 8:30 a.m. for our Santa Arrival Breakfast and at our Wake Up Breakfast November 26, at 8:30 a.m. Call 614-717-9604 or visit www.shoptuttlecrossing.com for details and more Santa events!

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BLUES CREEK PRESERVE 9627 Fontanelle Road, Ostrander 740-524-8600, preservationparks.com HOURS: open from 8 a.m. until dusk DETAILS: Leashed dogs are welcome but you do have to clean up after them. A supply of “Mutt Mitts” is usually available near the playground, but don’t count on it.

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TUESDAY 1 FREE! Lower School: How to Support Your Emerging Reader, Interact with Wellington Lower School teachers as they show you some of the techniques they use in the classroom. 8-9:30 a.m. Wellington School, 3650 Reed Rd, Upper Arlington. 614-457-7883. wellington.org

WEDNESDAY 2 FREE! Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), Drop in to celebrate this Mexican national holiday honoring deceased friends and relatives. We’ll listen to Mexican music, decorate sugar skulls and eat traditional foods. Ages 12-18. Registration required. 4-5:30 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614882-7277 x5006. westervillelibrary.org FREE! Family Story Time, For ages 2-5. 7-7:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org

THURSDAY 3 Holiday Jazz Celebration, With Mary McClendon, Jeanette Williams and Dwight Lenox. $20 non-members; $15 members; $17 students and seniors. King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., East Side. 614-645-5464. thekingartscomplex.com Mom Energy: A Simple Plan to Live Fully Charged, Ashley Koff is an internationally-renowned registered dietician (R.D.). She is known for her ability to help clients demystify the science of nutrition and understand the importance of healthy lifestyle. Her new book “Mom Energy: A Simple Plan to Live

Fully Charged” is for parents of all ages and stages to help moms and dads learn tips and strategies to create their best energy. 6:30-8 p.m. Suggested donation: $10. Wellington School, 3650 Reed Rd, Upper Arlington. 614-457-7883. wellington.org

FRIDAY 4 FREE! Downtown Delaware’s First Friday Celebration, Delaware’s downtown antique shops, gift boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and other attractions stay open late as part of Main Street Delaware’s family-friendly First Friday celebration of the city. 6-9 p.m. Historic Downtown Delaware, South Sandusky Street, Delaware. 740-203-6908. mainstreetdelaware.org Evening Observing Sessions at Perkin’s Observatory, 8-9:30 p.m. $7 adults; $5 children and senior citizens. Perkins Observatory, 3199 Columbus Pike, Delaware. 740-368-6908. astronomy.ohio-state.edu/Vistas/ 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. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org LEGO KidsFest, LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. 4-8:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary based on day and time. I-X Center, One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland. 860-9534500.

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SATURDAY 5 Columbus International Festival, Approximately 175-200 booths representing nearly 75 cultures offer arts, crafts, entertainment and food. Two performance stages offer continuous entertainment throughout the festival, and a children’s area offers international arts, crafts and demonstrations for youths of all ages. New this year are ethnic culinary exhibits where attendees can watch and learn. The festival will also compile recipes from their vendors and other reputable ethnic chefs in Columbus and these cookbooks will be for sale at the festival. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Franklin County Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-228-4010. Creative Minds Junior Studio, An open art studio for students 7-12 years old, a variety of art media will be available for students to use. Monthly themes will be introduced but this is a student led activity. 12 noon-2 p.m. $36/4 sessions to be used in 3 months and/or with siblings or friends. Gallery 202, Partners in Art, Inc., 38 N. State St, Westerville. 614-890-8202. gallery202online.com/linkpages/creativemindsjunior.html FREE! Dabblers and Divers, Discover migrating waterfowl at the wetlands on a 2 mile hike. Meet at naturalist office. 8 a.m. Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway. 614895-6365. metroparks.net FREE! Fall Fun Day, Fall into fun at the library! Celebrate the season by telling a story, creating a masterpiece and sharing some rhyme-time during this dropin family event. 9:30 a.m.- 12 noon. Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Road,

COLUMBUS ZOO AND AQUARIUM Year of the Turtle Thursday, Nov. 3 — Presented by the Columbus Zoo, a discussion will be held at the OSU Fawcett Center regarding turtle and tortoise conservation. Two experts will conduct a program on the creatures, some of which are heading toward extinction. Tickets are $10, and money raised will benefit the Turtle Conservation Fund at the Zoo. The Fawcett Center is located at 2400 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus. Visit colszoo.org to purchase tickets or call 614724-3485.

Wildlights Member Preview Night Thursday, Nov. 17 — If you’re a Columbus Zoo member, you’re in luck! You and your family can experience the magic of the Zoo’s Wildlights before anyone else. Guests can check out the Conservation Market for some holiday shopping, ride the Polar Bear Express, visit with Santa himself and much more. Plus, you’ll be dazzled by the thousands of lights that adorn the Zoo. Preview Night begins at 5 p.m. for those with Columbus Zoo memberships. More information can be found online at colszoo.org.

Wildlights Friday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 1 — Don’t miss the annual holiday spectacular! The festivities begin each evening at 5 p.m., when the Zoo sparkles with thousands of eco-friendly LED lights. Visit for winter music and entertainment, light shows and an opportunity to see Santa and Mrs. Claus. Experience Wildlights with general Zoo admission or a membership. More information and a full list of activities can be found on colszoo.org.

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nov 2011 Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar FREE! Field and Forrest, Enjoy a 2.5 mile hike and a tour of the day camp. Meet at nature center. 1 p.m. Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. DublinGranville Rd., Westerville. 614-891-0700. metroparks.net FREE! Flannelboard-Making Workshop, Learn how to assemble and use flannelboards for storytelling, rhyming and counting with your child. Supplies will be provided, as will examples of flannel stories and rhymes. Registration is required. 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Worthington Park Library, 1389 Worthington Centre Drive, Worthington. 614-8072626. worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar Granville Music Booster Holiday Bazaar and Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Granville High School, 248 New Burg St, Granville. 740-587-1447. Grove City YMCA 5k Turkey Trot, Proceeds benefit the People Helping People Scholarship fund. Food and fun for the entire family. Turkey Chase fun run for kids 10 and under. Donate a canned item and receive $5 off of your entry fee. Registration includes a goodie bag and food at the event. 9 a.m.-12 noon $25. Grove City YMCA, 3600 Discovery Dr., Grove City. 614-871-9622. ymcacolumbus.org/grovecity FREE! Kya’s Krusade Art Therapy Program, Kya’s Krusade, in partnership with Columbus Recreation and Parks, provides 4-week series of Art Therapy classes throughout the year to children with physical disabilities and one sibling, ages 4-18. The one hour classes are taught by a licensed Art Therapist. Art therapy uses the creative process of art to facilitate each child’s self-expression and personal, physical, developmental and emotional growth. Pre-registration is required. 10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Donations are welcome. Schiller Recreation Center, 1069 Jaeger St., German Village. 614750-2198. kyaskrusade.org LEGO KidsFest, LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary based on day and time. I-X Center, One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland. 860953-4500. FREE! Metro Parks Nature Print Contest, View all entries and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Meet at nature center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Blacklick

Woods Metro Park, 6975 E Livingston Ave, New Albany. 614-861-8759. metroparks.net FREE! Natural Play Area Adventure: Travelers, Discover how plants move from place to place. 11 a.m. Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike, Powell. 614-895-6365.

SUNDAY 6 FREE! Art Off the Square at The MAC. Artistic fun for the family including music exploration, literature, the visual arts or film related activities and demonstrations. 1-5 p.m. Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington, 777 Evening St., Worthington. 614-431-0329. mcconnellarts.org FREE! Beaver, Spend the twilight with a naturalist as we search for nature’s architect on a 1 mile hike. Meet at Pleasant Valley Bulletin Board, 9137 State Route 62. 5 p.m. Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway. 614-895-6365. metroparks.net Columbus International 5K, Columbus International Program (CIP) will be partnering with the Kiwanis Club of Columbus to support foreign professionals’ job training in Columbus. 9-11 a.m. $25 pre-registered; $30 day of race. Franklin County Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-425-2268. premierraces.com/2011races/international.html Columbus International Festival, Approximately 175-200 booths representing nearly 75 cultures offer arts, crafts, entertainment and food. Two performance stages offer continuous entertainment throughout the festival, and a children’s area offers international arts, crafts and demonstrations for youths of all ages. New this year are ethnic culinary exhibits where attendees can watch and learn. The festival will also compile recipes from their vendors and other reputable ethnic chefs in Columbus and these cookbooks will be for sale at the festival. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Franklin County Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-228-4010. 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. 614-4642022. keltonhouse.com LEGO KidsFest, LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event for children of all ages and builders of all skills and interests. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary based on day and time. I-X Center,

One I-X Center Drive, Cleveland. 860953-4500. FREE! Metro Parks Nature Print Contest, View all entries and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Meet at nature center. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Blacklick Woods Metro Park, 6975 E Livingston Ave, New Albany. 614-861-8759. metroparks.net Ohio Wesleyan’s Opera Theater Program, OWU’s Opera Theater presents a program geared toward children. Music performed will include selections from “Little Red Riding Hood,” Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and “Marriage of Figaro.” 2-4 p.m. $7-10. Jemison Auditorium, Sanborn Hall, 23 Elizabeth Street, Delaware. 740-368-6908. owu.edu

MONDAY 7 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, 1-1:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org

TUESDAY 8 FREE! Anime Club, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-481-3778. ghpl.org FREE! Origami Fun, Learn to make cute and easy figures using this traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Ages 8-11. 4-5:30 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277 x5006. westervillelibrary.org OSU Buckeye Bracelet Class, Show your Buckeye spirit and make an OSU bracelet in this one night class. We will use red and gray beads to make a wire wrap bracelet. 7-8:30 p.m. $5 Resident/ $7 Non-Resident. Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St., Groveport. 614-836-3333. groveport.org

WEDNESDAY 9 FREE! Child Check, The Early Childhood Resource Network offers Child Check screenings for children ages 1 month to 5 years in areas of gross-motor, finemotor, speech and language and personal/social skills. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd., North Side. 614-543-9000 ext. 216. ymcacolumbus.org FREE! Family Story Time, For ages 2-5. 7-7:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org FREE! Giving Thanks Craft Night, Make giving thanks themed crafts in our Just for Kids class at KidSpace. This class is for children ages 3 and up. Giving

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nov 2011 Thanks Craft Night is free of charge. Register for this class by Nov. 7. 7-8 p.m. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., Groveport. 614-836-3333. groveport.org FREE! Homeschoolers: All About Predators, Discover the world of predators through games and activities. Ages 6-12. Meet at nature center. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Westerville. 614891-0700. metroparks.net

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Our suture techs even practice putting stitches in the soft skin of a peach, because it helps us minimize scarring on the soft skin of a child. Every piece of equipment is also specialized. Why? Try fitting an adult-sized blood pressure cuff on the arm of a two-year-old. Or giving an injection to a five-year-old with an adultsized needle. Urgent care should be expert care. So always call your child’s doctor first and remember we’re here when you need us. For directions, hours and location specific information, visit www.NationwideChildrens.org/UrgentCare.

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THURSDAY 10 FREE! Full Tree Moon Hike, Take a brisk 4 mile hike through fields and forests. Meet at naturalist office. 5:30 p.m. Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway. 614895-6365. metroparks.net FREE! Games People Play, Go gaga at this gaming gala! We’ll have international games as well as checkers and other board games. For grades 4-6. 4-5 p.m. Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar Junior Theater, This class is for kids ages 9-15 who love a little drama! Learn the vocabulary, techniques and skills of acting in theater productions. The students will take the skills they have learned and participate in a performance for family and friends. 5:45-6:30 p.m. $35 residents /$40 non-residents. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., Groveport. 614-836-3333. groveport.org FREE! Lens and Leaves Camera Club, Discover natural history and photographic techniques. Meet at Beech Maple Lodge. 7 p.m. Blacklick Woods Metro Park, 6975 E Livingston Ave, New Albany. 614-861-8759. metroparks.net

FRIDAY 11 Caroling for a Cause, Celebrate the holiday season by organizing a group of friends, family or co-workers to sing songs of good cheer and bring hope to young hearts. Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Childrens Dr, Olde Towne East. 614-355-0819. FREE! Critter Scene Investigation, Solve a nature mystery and explore animal clues using technology and scientific tools. 1 p.m. Sharon Woods Metro Park, 6911 S. Cleveland Ave., Westerville. 614-895-6365. Evening Observing Sessions at Perkin’s Observatory, 8-9:30 p.m. $7 adults; $5 children and senior citizens.

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Perkins Observatory, 3199 Columbus Pike, Delaware. 740-368-6908. astronomy.ohio-state.edu/Vistas/ FREE! Holiday Bazaar (Mom Expo), Come shop while the kids play! Many businesses are mom owned and mom adored. Christmas Crafts by Stacie, Thirty-One Gifts, Little Lucy Sweets, Tupperware, DoodleBug Boutique, Handmade Jewelry, Premier Allergy of Dublin, BeautiControl and more. 7-9 p.m. Prestige Music Studios, 46 Village Pointe Dr, Powell. 614-506-4798. nwcolumbus.macaronikid.com/article/187220/macaronimom-expo-11 FREE! Mo Fun! The Stories of Mo Willems, Kids in grades K-3 will sing, dance and play during this celebration of the silly stories of Mo Willems, creator of Pigeon, Elephant & Piggie and Knuffle Bunny. 11 a.m.-12 noon. Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar

SATURDAY 12 FREE! 3rd Annual Bethel I.U.M.C. Craft Marketplace, There will be 50 vendors, including 20 new vendors featuring jewelry, Buckeye items, Christmas decor, food, booka, glass pieces, silent auction and much, much more. Great place to buy Christmas gifts. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bethel United Methodist Church, 1220 Bethel Rd, Northwest Side. 614848-5990. mybethel.org American Girl Fashion Show, Celebrate being a girl, both yesterday and today, through a colorful presentation of historical and contemporary fashions. During the show you will learn how clothing has changed over the years to reflect history, culture, and girls’ individual styles. This is a two hour long fashion show with a twenty minute intermission that includes great door prizes and a chance to shop at our American Girl Fashion Show souvenir table and silent auction. Hosted by the Lauren Faith Miller Foundation. 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. $30 per ticket ($18 is tax deductible). Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Stelzer Rd, Easton. 614-764-8711. laurenfaithmiller.org FREE! Calling All Canines, Try to lure in the park’s wary foxes and coyotes. Meet at naturalist office. 5:30 p.m. BattelleDarby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway. 614-895-6365. metroparks.net FREE! Castles, Dragons, Dungeons & Doom!, 11 a.m.-12 noon. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org Creative Minds Junior Studio, An open art studio for students 7-12 years old, a variety of art media will be available for students to use. Monthly themes will be introduced but this is a

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FREE! Lantern-Lit Walk, Let candle lanterns light your way on a 1 mile stroll along the path. 5:30 a.m. Slate Run Metro Park, 1375 State Route 674 N., Canal Winchester. 614-895-6365.

nov 2011 student led activity. 12 noon-2 p.m. $36/4 sessions to be used in 3 months and/or with siblings or friends. Gallery 202, Partners in Art, Inc., 38 N. State St, Westerville. 614-890-8202. gallery202online.com/linkpages/creativemindsjunior.html Family Fun Day, Kids celebrate the thankful season with related crafts and games. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free with $6 - $11 admission. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., East Side. 614-6458733. fpconservatory.org FREE! Family Movie Night, Bring the family to a free movie this fall! No registration is required. Please bring chairs and/or blankets for seating. 7:30 p.m. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., Groveport. 614-836-3333, groveport.org. FREE! Just For Kids: All About Predators, Discover the world of predators through games and activities. Ages 6 to 12. Meet at nature center. 10 a.m. Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Westerville. 614891-0700. metroparks.net

FREE! Magic Key Story Hour, Let members of the Westland High School Key Club unlock your imagination in these enchanting adventures through amazing tales and stories. Themes each month are: November (Fall Harvest) and December (Reading with Santa). Snacks are provided at each story hour. 1-2 p.m. Westland Area Library, 4740 W. Broad St., Columbus. 614-878-1301. swpl.org FREE! Metro Five-O: Level 2 Loop Around the Lake, Enjoy the beauty of open water, fields and woods on a 1.5mile walk around Thoreau Lake. Meet at nature center. 1 p.m. Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Westerville. 614-891-0700. metroparks.net FREE! Off-Trail Exploration, Explore remote areas of the park on a 6 mile hike. Meet at Indian Ridge Bulletin Board. 2 p.m. Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway. 614-895-6365. metroparks.net Operation Cure for Kidney Cancer, The third annual Jeff Beitel Memorial 5K run/walk will raise funds for the Kidney Cancer Association for Research. The

registration fee includes a t-shirt, postrace refreshments and raffle. This year’s raffle will include two roundtrip tickets donated by Southwest Airlines. Thanks for your support! 8:30-midnight 5k in advance $25; fun walk in advance $20; 5k at the door $30; fun walk at the door $25. Liberty Park, 2507 Home Rd., Powell. 614-406-3842. jeffbeitel5k.org

SUNDAY 13 American Girl Fashion Show, Celebrate being a girl, both yesterday and today, through a colorful presentation of historical and contemporary fashions. During the show you will learn how clothing has changed over the years to reflect history, culture, and girls’ individual styles. This is a two hour long fashion show with a twenty minute intermission that includes great door prizes and a chance to shop at our American Girl Fashion Show souvenir table and silent auction. Hosted by the Lauren Faith Miller Foundation. 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. $30 per ticket ($18 is tax deductible). Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Stelzer Rd, Easton. 614-764-8711. laurenfaithmiller.org FREE! Ancient Alive, Take a 2 mile hike to a prehistoric mound and explore the Fort Ancient culture. Learn how to throw an atlatl dart. Meet at Indian Ridge Bulletin Board. 1 p.m. Battelle-

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Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway. 614-895-6365. metroparks.net FREE! Beaver Walk, Look for signs of beavers on a 1 mile walk. Learn about these mammals and maybe even see one along the way. Meet at Beaver Lake, 8921 Lucas Rd. 5 p.m. Prairie Oaks Metro Park, 2755 Amity Rd., West Side. 614891-0700. metroparks.net FREE! Family Reading Festival featuring Will Hillenbrand, The sixth Family Reading Festival, featuring children’s book author and illustrator Will Hillenbrand, will also include visits from costumed characters Geronimo Stilton, Little Nut Brown Hare and Lars the Polar Bear. There will also be crafts, story times and information from area organizations serving the needs of children and families. 1-4 p.m. Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., Worthington. 614-8072626. worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar FREE! Fido Frolic, Bring your dog for a 1.5 mile stroll along the banks of Big Darby Creek. Meet at Sycamore Plains Trail, 2009 Amity Rd. 5 p.m. Prairie Oaks Metro Park, 2755 Amity Rd., West Side. 614-891-0700. metroparks.net FREE! Holiday Bazaar (Mom Expo), Come shop while the kids play! Many businesses are mom owned and mom adored. Christmas Crafts by Stacie, Thirty-One Gifts, Little Lucy Sweets, Tupperware, DoodleBug Boutique, Handmade Jewelry, Premier Allergy of Dublin, BeautiControl and more. 1-5 p.m. Prestige Music Studios, 46 Village Pointe Dr, Powell. 614-506-4798. nwcolumbus.macaronikid.com/article/187220/macaronimom-expo-11 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. 614-4642022. keltonhouse.com FREE! Kids in the Woods: Survival Shelter Building Basics, Go off-trail on

a 1.4 mile hike and build and emergency survival shelter. 2 p.m. Chestnut Ridge Metro Park, 8445 Winchester Rd. N.W., Carroll. 614-895-6365.

MONDAY 14 FREE! Baby Games, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org 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. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614882-7277. westervillelibrary.org FREE! Mother-Daughter Book Club, Girls in grades 3-5 and their mothers (or grandmothers) are invited to join us and talk books. Selected title: “The Magic Half” by Annie Barrows. 7-8 p.m. Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Road, Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar FREE! Music & Movement, 1-1:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org FREE! Ohio Birds of Prey, Hawks, owls and eagles, oh my! Learn all about Ohio’s birds of prey from a Sharon Woods Metro Park naturalist, play fun games, and see mounted birds. Ages 811. Registration required. 4-4:45 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277 x5006. westervillelibrary.org

TUESDAY 15 FREE! Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, Career analyst Dan Pink examines the puzzle of motivation, starting with a fact that social scientists know but most managers don’t: Traditional rewards aren’t always as effective as we think. 6:30-8 p.m. Wellington School, 3650 Reed Rd, Upper Arlington. 614-457-7883. wellington.org

FREE! Ohio Statehouse 150th Birthday Celebration Open House and Capitol Artists Fair, Join us as we celebrate the Ohio Statehouse’s 150th birthday! The day will be filled with fun for all. This event is the official birthday party of the Ohio Statehouse, as the great institution of American democracy celebrates its 150th birthday. The day’s activities will include: The Capitol Artists Fair, a cake cutting ceremony, unveiling of the Ohio Civil War Governors portraits on temporary display in the Rotunda and special tours throughout the day. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Downtown. 614-728-2130. ohiostatehouse.org

WEDNESDAY 16 FREE! Family Story Time, For ages 2-5. 7-7:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org

THURSDAY 17 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. 614-8827277 x5004. westervillelibrary.org FREE! Dirty, Gross & Yucky: Science You Can Sink Your Hands Into, This three-week series will give new meaning to the phrase “hands-on!” 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. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar FREE! Hibernation Camp, Hibernation can be lonely! Leave your teddy bear or other stuffed animal at the library to spend the night with other fluffy friends. Your animal will have fun and take home a camp souvenir. Toys can be picked up Saturday morning in time for a camp-themed Saturday Tales at 11

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a.m. Ages 5-8. Registration required. Westerville Library, 126 S. State St., Westerville. 614-882-7277 x5006. westervillelibrary.org Sew Cool Hats, Learn how to make winter hats and scarves in this new 4 week sewing class. Kids ages 8 and up will learn how to follow a pattern as well as pin and sew fleece hats and scarves on a sewing machine. Sewing machines are provided during class. 7 p.m. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., Groveport. 614-836-3333, groveport.org

FRIDAY 18 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. 614-229-4860. balletmet.org

FREE! Easton’s 13th Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Easton Town Center welcomes you to join the 13th Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Help us celebrate the simple and unexpected joys of the holidays with entertainment for the whole family. Easton Town Square, 60 Easton Town Center, Easton. 614-416-7100.

SATURDAY 19 Creative Minds Junior Studio, An open art studio for students 7-12 years old, a variety of art media will be available for students to use. Monthly themes will be introduced but this is a student led activity.12 noon-2 p.m. $36/4 sessions to be used in 3 months and/or with siblings/friends. Gallery 202, Partners in Art, Inc., 38 N. State St, Westerville. 614-890-8202. gallery202online.com

Drawing with Pastels, Kids ages 9-12 discover how Vincent Van Gogh was inspired by nature as they explore lines, patterns, values and vibrant color using oil pastels. All materials provided. 1-3 p.m. $20, $15 for members. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org Family Fun Day, Opening day of Merry & Bright, the Conservatory’s annual holiday exhibition. Kids make holiday themed crafts. Free with admission. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., East Side. 614-6458733. fpconservatory.org FREE! Family Special: Night Hike, Heighten your senses as you expore the wonders of the night on a 1 mile hike. Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway. 614-895-6365. FREE! Medieval Madness, Young lords and ladies are invited for crafts and activities that focus on knights, dragons

and more! For grades K-3. 11 a.m.-12 noon. Northwest Library, 2280 Hard Road, Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar Mobile Millennium Carillon, A musical performance by this 5 ton mobile set of cast bronze bells announces the opening of Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens’ holiday exhibition Merry & Bright. 2-3 p.m. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org FREE! Turkey Crafts, Bring your little turkeys to KidSpace to gobble up some craft time! This craft is for children ages 3 and up. 10 a.m. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., Groveport. 614-836-3333, groveport.org.

SUNDAY 20 FREE! Audubon Bird Hike, Search for birds on a 2 mile hike. 9 a.m. Blendon

Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. DublinGranville Rd., Westerville. 614-891-0700. metroparks.net Family Craft Workshop, Create holiday gifts and decorations. 2-4 p.m. Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd., Westerville. 614-895-6365. 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. 614-4642022. keltonhouse.com

MONDAY 21 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, 1-1:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org

WEDNESDAY 23 Family Fun Day: Sweet Turkey, Children listen to a Thanksgiving-themed story and create a turkey shaped cookie. Supplies available on a first come first served basis. $3 per treat. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org FREE! Family Lantern Night Hike, Hike two miles in the scary woods and learn whooooo’s out there. Meet at nature center. 7 p.m. Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Westerville. 614-891-0700. metroparks.net

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nov 2011 FREE! Family Story Time, For ages 2-5. 7-7:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org Merry & Bright: Candlelight Night, Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends amidst the warm glow of candlelight and twinkling lights. Enjoy live music, expanded cafe offerings, and family activities. 5-9 p.m. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org

FRIDAY 25 A Christmas Carol, A Columbus tradition for more than 30 years, NTC PRODUCTIONS returns with the national touring production of A Christmas Carol. Capturing every detail of the Dickens classic, from the spine-chilling ghosts and gorgeous renditions of traditional British carols to crotchety Scrooge and lovable Tiny Tim, Columbus audiences have come to love Charles Dickens’ enchanting story and this treasured holiday event. 7:30 p.m. $22-$32. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Downtown. 614-7196624. Columbus Children’s Theatre: Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, It’s holiday time in Room One and that means drama! Tattletale May keeps picking on Junie B. Jones, and things get even worse when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa. She hatches a plan to give May a lump of coal, while getting an awesome Squeeze-A-Burp for herself. Will Junie B. have a last-minute change of heart and show her true holiday spirit? Just like its heroine, the show has laughs, verve and energy to spare! 7:30 p.m. $10-21. Park Street Theatre, 512 N. Park St., Arena District. 614-224-6672. colschildrenstheatre.org Family Friday Night, COSI stays open late for family-friendly fun the last Friday of every month! You can explore science, discover fun, and stay late! General admission includes all of COSI’s permanent exhibitions plus a movie on the 7 story Extreme Screen theater. 5-9 p.m. $8. COSI Columbus, 333 W. Broad St., Downtown. 614-228-2674. Family Fun: Gingerbread Friday, Children create a miniature gingerbread house out of graham crackers, frosting and candy. Supplies available on a first come first served basis. $3 per edible treat. Admission rates apply. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org

LEGO KIDSFEST Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 4, 5 and 6 — Take a family road trip to Cleveland for this fun-filled LEGO event! The interactive weekend is a must for LEGO lovers, and features hands-on activities, construction zones, games and more. Tickets are sold for individual sessions throughout the weekend. Prices vary based on time and day, but range from $18-$21. Visit legokidsfest.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

SATURDAY 26 FREE! Bison, Enjoy a 2 mile hike to see the bison. Meet at naturalist office. 1 p.m. Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway. 614895-6365. metroparks.net A Christmas Carol, A Columbus tradition for more than 30 years, NTC PRODUCTIONS returns with the national touring production of A Christmas Carol. Capturing every detail of the Dickens classic, from the spine-chilling ghosts and gorgeous renditions of traditional British carols to crotchety Scrooge and lovable Tiny Tim, Columbus audiences have come to love Charles Dickens’ enchanting story and this treasured holiday event. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $22-$32. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Downtown. 614-719-6624. Creative Minds Junior Studio, An open art studio for students 7-12 years old, a variety of art media will be available for students to use. Monthly themes will be introduced but this is a student led activity. 12 noon-2 p.m. $36/4 sessions to be used in 3 months and/or with siblings/friends. Gallery 202, Partners in Art, Inc., 38 N. State St, Westerville. 614890-8202. gallery202online.com Columbus Children’s Theatre: Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, It’s holiday time in Room One and that means drama! Tattletale May keeps picking on Junie B. Jones, and things get even worse when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa. She hatches a plan to give May a lump of coal, while getting an awesome Squeeze-A-Burp for herself. Will Junie B. have a last-minute change of heart and show her true holiday spirit? Just like its

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SUNDAY 27 A Christmas Carol, A Columbus tradition for more than 30 years, NTC PRODUCTIONS returns with the national touring production of A Christmas Carol. Capturing every detail of the Dickens classic, from the spine-chilling ghosts and gorgeous renditions of traditional British carols to crotchety Scrooge and lovable Tiny Tim, Columbus audiences have come to love Charles Dickens’ enchanting story and this treasured holiday event. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $22-$32. Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Downtown. 614-719-6624. Columbus Children’s Theatre: Junie B. Jones in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, It’s holiday time in Room One and that means drama! Tattletale May keeps picking on Junie B. Jones, and things get even worse when Junie B. draws May’s name for Secret Santa. She hatches a plan to give May a lump of coal, while getting an awesome Squeeze-A-Burp for herself. Will Junie B. have a last-minute change of heart and show her true holiday spirit? Just like its heroine, the show has laughs, verve and energy to spare! 3 p.m. $10-21. Park Street Theatre, 512 N. Park St., Arena District. 614224-6672. colschildrenstheatre.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

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MONDAY 28 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, 1-1:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org

WEDNESDAY 30 FREE! 2011 Ohio Statehouse Tree Lighting and Holiday Festival , Join us at The People’s House for a family-friendly festival of holiday activities, including: Holiday music performed by local choirs, arts and crafts, special performances, community mascots, refreshments, Santa and Mrs. Claus and much more! 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ohio Statehouse, Broad and High Streets, Downtown. 614-728-2130. FREE! Family Story Time, For ages 2-5. 7-7:30 p.m. Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-486-2951. ghpl.org FREE! Homeschoolers: Geology Hike, Hike to Ripple Creek and learn about glaciers, hurricanes and Ohio’s geology. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Westerville. 614-895-6365. Merry & Bright: Candlelight Night, Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends amidst the warm glow of candlelight and twinkling lights. 6-9 p.m. Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E Broad St., East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org

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