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Trauma to the primary teeth can lead to many things. If the teeth aren’t loose and did not experience any bleeding the following may happen: 1) Just like we can get a bruise on our arm if our arm is hit, the same can happen to our teeth. The teeth can bruise from the inside and cause a color change on the tooth. The tooth can appear a grayish color and it will never go back to being completely white. This color change may not happen overnight, it may be months to years before this happens, and in the event of, the tooth can remain just fine like this until it falls out. 2) The tooth may completely die and an abscess can form on the gums above or below the tooth. This may also happen months or years after the initial trauma. When brushing for your child, raise the lip up and look at the gums. If redness, irritation and a bump are present, then there is an abscess and a current infection is present. The child must be placed on antibiotics and removal of the tooth must occur for proper healing and infection control.

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itting in my backyard, I have a grand view of knock-out roses and willow trees, birds zooming here, bees buzzing there.

It’s nature going on, doing it’s thing, biding it’s time. I’m the only human in sight. It’s nice to just sit with my coffee, watch my dogs sniffing around, linger with the morning before it gathers speed. This is golden time for thinking about family and friends, making decisions, plotting the day’s worth of activity.

Soon enough everyone will be up and time will be gone. I truly love these moments when there’s no cell phone in hand, no computer monitor before me. It’s me, the world, the moment and morning time so slow I can almost hold it in my hand.

Time doesn’t fly when you’re watching the hands tick by: It’s as magical as giving your child a 10 minute warning before leaving on an outing. You can’t just say, “Hey, let’s go, put that down, we’re outta here.” They will balk. But if you say, “Hey, 10 minutes and then we need to go,” they’ll nod or say OK, treasuring that brief span of time like you’ve just given them a whole day at the beach.

Make childhood slow down and summer last by spending more time doing leisurely fun things together.

Here’s my personal “Summer Bucket List” for 2014. Enjoy it with your kids!

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Bucket List 2014 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

go to a pick-your-own farm rent a pontoon boat with friends on Percy Priest Lake jump off a rope swing check out The Hermitage, talk history go to a Sounds game play a softball game at a church’s ball field splash around with a garden hose and a Slip ‘n Slide go fly a kite go fishing with a can of live worms finish a 1000-piece puzzle hold a family board game night build a mini marshmallow sculpture with toothpicks make and wear a crown of flowers put on a puppet show put on a play choose an official “Summer of 2014” song go geocaching play hopscotch play flashlight tag ride go karts play miniature golf go camping play gin rummy

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feed back Baby Fair Recap and Grand Prize Winners Nashville Parent’s annual Baby Fair was a huge success at CoolSprings Galleria. Out of all the entries we received for the Grand Prize from USA Baby & Kids, Too! — which included a crib, dresser/changing table and a rocker — there was only one winner: Halah Cox of Hermitage.

Thanks to all in attendance who helped Second Harvest Food Bank raise more than 200 pounds of food during the event — that's enough for 540 meals for infants and toddlers in our area!

Those who donated were entered into a drawing to win a new car seat, the Diono Radian RXT. The winner of the convertible car seat was Raeann Perry (pictured below).

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POST of the Month: Should You Let a Child Quit?

THE POST: “Is it OK to let your child quit a sport he plays? To me, if he’s not passionate about it, then he’s not giving 100 percent. I think kids need to be kids and have plenty of free play time ... I think they’re cranky and unhappy when they don’t get enough ‘down’ time.

So many kids are scheduled like crazy today ... there will be plenty of time for hectic schedules when they’re older. If a child is stressed or unhappy about doing something, is it really worth pushing?”

“I feel very strongly that they should finish what they start. Especially in team sports. Otherwise, they let their team down. And if you let them quit you’re teaching them it’s OK to let people down who depend on you. Make them finish the season. I’m going through this EXACT thing. We all reach a burnout. I don’t want to go to work every day, but I do, because I don’t quit.”

Michelle Gordon “I think letting them quit says to them they can quit other stuff in life. They signed up for it, they wanted to do it, so they can at least finish it out to the end of the year. You start it, you finish it. Let’s not forget ... try to get down to the bottom of why he’s not enjoying it or what really is bothering him about it. Sometimes they end up liking it.”

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“I think it depends on why they want to quit. But in general, my 10-year-old knows that if he signed up, he made a commitment to his team to be there. He’s never wanted to quit mid season, but he has taken a season off before and ended up hating that he wasn’t playing. We do only allow one sport at a time so his schedule doesn’t get too hectic.

But I don’t want to teach him that quitting is OK.”

“It’s a fight now some days to get her to go, but down the road I think instilling in her to finish what she starts even when the going is tough will benefit her greatly.

Once she’s done with cheer for the year, she doesn’t have to do it again ... she can choose something else, but rules still apply ... if you start the year, you have to finish the year.”

Jonathan Heather Clark

“Our rule is that if you start a season you have to finish it. I want my child to finish what he starts, but after that he doesn’t have to do it again. Let me add that we don’t sign him up for something unless he wants to do it. We

“Back in December, my son wanted to quit his taekwondo class, and I seriously debated letting him stop, but I decided that we’d give the class a full year (which meant four more months) before making a decision to quit.

However, after December a lot of other kids in the class dropped and my son actually ended up getting more attention and getting better with a smaller class! Now he’s the senior student in his class and he loves it. I think trying to send a reasonable amount of time to push your kids to keep trying isn’t a bad thing.”

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Alysia Montgomery

“I let my children follow their passion and try as many things as possible. If you don’t like it, don’t do it. We aren’t talking about responsibilities but things that are supposed to be for enjoyment.

You don’t know until you try but you shouldn’t punish them by making them continue if they hate it. All you’re saying is don’t try then. Who wants to try something if they’re going to be punished for it?”

“If you’ve noticed that your child is struggling in whatever sport or activity you picked for him, give encouragement and talk to him. It doesn’t scar him for life, and doesn’t mean he will quit when something gets tough. My daughter has quit a couple of things she didn’t have her heart in and she still tries new things.

She has finally discovered soccer and she loves it. She asked us when she would be starting back before this spring. We had to tell her it was another month. She just couldn’t wait! How many of us have had that job we just had to quit because it was not a good fit. Can you honestly tell your child to just suck it up and play, even if their heart just isn’t in it knowing you have quit something you didn’t like? Just some food for thought.”

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Best Advice I Ever Got? Local moms share the top advice they got after bringing a new babe into the world.

Listen to all the advice and then take from it what you feel is best.

My best advice was — you’re going to get a lot of advice as a new parent, some asked for ... some not. The best that you can do is listen and then take from it what works best in your eyes for you, your child and your family, then leave the rest be.

Tammie Kirkham

Babies become afraid of the things they’re taught to be afraid of.

Babies are only afraid of falling. Everything else they become afraid of because they are taught.

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Journal about it as much as possible.

Put Baby down while he’s asleep.

The time will pass by quickly. Love on your baby and enjoy him while he’s small!

Journal as many of your joyous moments as possible. When you read them again they will bring you smiles!

Put your baby down when he’s sleeping.

Don’t hold him for naps and bedtimes, because if you do, then he won’t learn to sleep on his own.

Ebony McFadden-Taylor

Don’t ever let them sleep with you!

Don’t let them sleep with you or they will never sleep by themselves. I have friends that did and their 9-year-olds still sleep with them. Not mine.

Heather Kelly

Carry a change of clothes for Baby ... and YOU! For his first year, always carry a change of clothes for him and a set for you everywhere you go. This includes shoes, too.

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“But I’m Hungry, Mama ...”

What’s the cutoff time for your child when it comes to drinks and snacks before bedtime?

Just a bite or two if he’s still hungry.

Nothing after dinner!

Drinks are OK if you’re out late.

He has to eat dinner, but even if he doesn’t eat it all (when he does eat) — if he’s hungry I give him a bite or two, if he’s thirsty he gets a sip or two. He’s slept through dinner before and has eaten cheese and crackers (or fruit) with warm milk in bed. Whose child is hungry and they give him a stone?

Nothing after dinner, including drinks! I don’t want to clean up a pee pee bed in the middle of the night! Before you blast me for depriving and starving my children, they’re little and go to bed at 7 p.m. They can survive an hour between dinner and bed without eating or drinking anything.

Our cut off time is around 7 p.m. for drinks, but also depends if we have to be out late for ball games, etc. On snacks, we agree with most, no snacks after dinner.

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Kids may sleep better on a full belly.

Only water after brushing teeth.

A healthy snack is fine before bedtime, but before teeth are brushed. My kids sleep better on a full stomach.

Dinner and nothing but water after teeth have been brushed ... milk is the worst for teeth at bedtime. My friend used to do that and ended up with children with crowns on baby teeth.

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No snacks ... unless there are special circumstances.

We don’t snack after dinner unless under special circumstances when we have a special dessert. My kids are now 11 and 12, and we still don’t snack after dinner. Used to cut drinks at 7 p.m. Now they’re allowed a bottle of water in their room.

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By Sandra Gordon

Safe from Summer Slip-Ups

Rushing to ball games ... kids in the pool ... hot, endless days ... be alert for the kids.

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SLIP-UP: Leaving kids in your car.

No, no, no! Each year, more than 30 children die from heat stroke after being left unattended in motor vehicles.

BE SAFE

Never leave kids in your car alone, even with windows cracked or for just a few minutes. Put your wallet in the backseat if Baby’s back there to help you remember.

SLIP-UP: Who’s watching your swimmers?

It’s easy to think another parent is on pool duty at a summer party, yet even a few unsupervised minutes in the water can be deadly for a young child.

BE SAFE

Assign a supervisor — a certified lifeguard or an adult — to be on official duty for pool parties.

Keep rescue equipment — a shepherd’s hook and life preserver — nearby.

Also: dump water from wading pools when done with them for the day.

SLIP-UP: Skipping sunscreen.

Fifteen minutes in the sun means exposure to ultraviolet rays.

BE SAFE

Cover your kids with SPF 30 sunscreen in the morning before heading out. Reapply at lunch and after swimming.

Avoid that harsh, middle-of-the day sun.

SLIP-UP: Allowing no helmets.

Tennessee law requires helmets for all children younger than 16 when bike riding. Tell that to your big kids the next time they balk at your request.

BE SAFE

Helmets reduce head injuries from bicycle accidents by up to 80 percent. Use helmets that meet safety standards (see cpsc.gov), and make sure it’s secured right.

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It happens when you’re traveling with kids.

BE SAFE

Keep your meds out of reach, just like at home.

Tuck them away in your suitcase or on a high shelf. Do the same when grandparents or friends visit with theirs.

SLIP-UP: Cutting the lawn with kids nearby.

Small pebbles or chopped sticks can fly out and hurt someone.

BE SAFE

Clear your lawn before cutting the grass and be aware of where your children are playing if they’re outside.

SLIP-UP: Undercooking food or leaving it out

Summer picnics mean food can be left on tables at length. Or, in a rush for more hotdogs, they may not get cooked long enough.

BE SAFE

Never leave food out for more than one hour on a hot day. Put it in an insulated cooler with plenty of ice. Make sure foods are cooked thoroughly.

SLIP-UP: Not drinking water.

Dehydration DOES happen in hot, hot summer.

BE SAFE

Make sure your kids get plenty to drink, even if they say they’re not thirsty!

Sandra Gordon is a freelance writer.

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SLIP-UP: Meds on hotel nightstands.

Andy Warhol’s Flowers JUNE 14 - SEPTEMBER 7 Fifty years ago, Andy Warhol began working on silkscreen paintings of flowers, a subject that would preoccupy him for the rest of his life. This exhibition is a rare occasion when Warhol’s artificial flower images meet the floral abundance of an actual garden.

Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), Flowers, 1970, screen print on paper, 36 x 36 in. (91.4 x 91.4 cm.). The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh; Founding Collection, Contribution The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. © 2014 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc./Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

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By Kiera Ashford

crafts SUMMER FUN

When you think there’s nothing to do ... take a look around and see what you can make with items found around the house.

Flying UFOs Here’s a fun craft for the kids to enjoy … and it really soars!

What You Need Cheap competition sized Frisbee (or a standard size one) Cheap plastic bowl Silver spray paint Stickers Electrical tape Cardboard box

What You Do • Center your plastic bowl over the center of the Frisbee. We got both of these at the dollar store.

• Use electrical tape to keep it in place. I found that the electrical tape held better than any other tape, well, except duct tape, but I didn’t have any of that on hand.

• Set the bowl-topped Frisbee inside an empty cardboard box outdoors.

• Have an adult or older child spray paint the entire thing.

• Let it dry completely. You’ll be able to pick it up without getting paint on your hands.

• Flip it upside down and put it back inside the box to spray paint the underside of the Frisbee. Allow to dry completely.

• Once dry, add stickers for lights. You can really get creative with the decorations, but remember not to put anything thicker than a foam sticker on it or it will weigh it down. Now it’s ready to fly.

Believe it or not, this UFO flew quite well … and straight, too! The bowl on the top even lends itself to be a helper for little ones to catch the Frisbee. It’s pretty funny to see it flying through the air. Be careful not to hit hard objects so not to damage your UFO.

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un in the sun with lots of family-friendly adventures await your brood this summer at Alabama’s gorgeous Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. A breathtaking 32 miles of soft, sugary white sand hug the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and it sure does feel good to have that sand beneath your feet!

While the beach is the obvious draw for families to enjoy playing and relaxing together,

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the area has wonderful attractions and various fun activities like parasailing, jet skiing, water park fun, cruise excursions, great food and more. There’s a lot to take in and a lot of memories to make.

MUST-DO ATTRACTIONS Home to Animal Planet’s The Little Zoo That Could, it was a pleasant surprise to discover the lovely Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo (alabamagulfcoastzoo.org). Located on 17 acres a few blocks from the beach, the zoo

is home to more than 500 animals, including beautiful Bengal tigers, lions, a bear, reptiles, birds, monkeys and more. The extra special thing about the zoo that is awesome for kids to experience is an animal encounter. For an extra $5, you can enter an enclosure and play with three baby kangaroos!

Kids will love how soft the joeys are along with how playful they tend to be. Speaking of playful, the extra $10 to go inside the lemur playhouse is worth every penny! These energetic creatures will have you

in stitches as they crawl, swing and carry on, and the best part is when they jump in your lap — or on your head!

The informative keeper will tell you all kinds of interesting facts, and don’t leave until you feel how leathery soft their paws are.

If your family has an abundant sense of adventure, head to Gulf State Park to the Gulf Adventure Center (gulfadventurecenter. com). The center provides kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding excursions, but it’s the Hummingbird

Ziplines that rock!

Once you climb the first tower, six lines take you 90 feet in the air across a total distance of one mile. The longest zip is the last one at 1,228 feet, and it’s a dual line allowing you to race against a fellow zipper.

Situated on the Lake Shelby side of Highway 182, the tour offers spectacular views of the Gulf, and it’s a lot of fun flying over the water below. Tour guides Pat and Edward are a blast and certainly make the tour more fun. Children must be at least 8 years old and at least 65

Bimini Bob’s (biminibobs.com) and order the Oysters Ala’Bama. This delectable dish features fresh oysters on top of a nest of greens and Conecuh bacon topped with garlic citrus butter and percorino romano cheese, roasted to perfection. There’s a shrimp version as well, and the grouper sandwich is the bomb!

WHERE TO STAY The Hummingbird Ziplines excursion offers spectacular views of the Gulf while providing a thrilling adventure for young and old alike. Photo courtesy of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism.

pounds in order to do the tour.

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Skip will start off by taking you into Wolf Bay pointing out wildlife and educating passengers about the ecosystem (there are more than 300 species of migratory birds, crab, shrimp, oysters and fish here).

You might see a dolphin or two along the way like we did. The first stop at an oyster reef, Capt. Skip informs the group how oysters form (it’s quite fascinating), and then grabs his oyster tongs to dig up a few. Next stop is to pull up a crab trap, and you’ll learn how to identify a crab’s gender.

Finally, the trip hits the Intercoastal Waterway

where Capt. Skip drops the shrimping net for an 18-minute drag on the waterway’s floor. Kids will love the anticipation of seeing what’s been caught and enjoying an up close encounter while the captain talks about each species in the catch.

During the trip, children of all ages will have fun with the “My Nature Tour” checklist where they can mark off what they see along the way.

Eager to really spot some dolphins? Climb aboard The Sunny Lady (dolphincruiseorangebeach.com). Enjoy a ride on the bright yellow watercraft for an hourand-a-half jaunt into Perdido Bay to see bottle nose dolphins popping out of the water. If you’re lucky, some will get up close to the boat making for great photo ops.

GOOD EATS Goodness, there are so

many great places to munch in the Gulf Shores area, ranging from fine dining to cool casual, many of which give you a waterfront experience, and each place offers great fresh seafood.

Several places have a “hook it and cook it” deal where you can bring your own fresh catch and they’ll prepare it for you, including the amazing Shipp’s Harbour Grill (shippsrestaurant.com).

The mouth-watering blackened filet mignon stuffed with lump crab and covered in a creamy crab sauce with steamed green beans and gruyere mashed potatoes is divine beyond compare.

If your kids don’t go for regular menu items, Chef Shipp is happy to serve up a fried PB & J, a hand-dipped corn dog or a burger and fries.

Oyster lovers in your family? Head straight to The Wharf and go to

There are plentiful options in the area, but you won’t go wrong with the beach side Phoenix West 2 condominium complex (brett-robinson.com).

Lavishly furnished, each unit comes with a full kitchen, washer and dryer, comfy beds, a spectacular view and everything you need in a home away from home. There are several outdoor grills,

an indoor heated pool with beautiful Grecian columns jutting out, an outdoor pool and a lengthy, winding outdoor lazy river with a curly slide attached. A limited number of inner tubes are available for your floating pleasure.

One thing’s certain when you go to Gulf Shores: your kids won’t be complaining that they’re bored, and you’ll have a lifetime of fond memories for years to come.

Chad Young is managing editor for this publication.

Find all you need to schedule your family’s Gulf Shores /Orange Beach trip at 800-745-7263 or gulfshores.com.

Managing editor Chad Young gets up close to Taz, a 7-month-old red kangaroo. Kids will get a kick out of playing with these soft, gentle creatures at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo.

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See Hotel Transylvania on Tuesday, June 3 as part of Regal’s Summer Movie Express.

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Get Campy!

The Hendersonville Arts Council at Monthaven hosts a variety of art-related camps this month and next. Here are the offerings:

Hit the Ice, Kids!

Middle Tennessee kids can have fun learning hockey skills with the Nashville Predators Hockey School taking place in July. The Little Preds Hockey School for ages 5 - 8 takes place July 14 - 18 from 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. and costs $150.

The Preds Hockey School for ages 8 - 14 takes place July 15 - 19 (Tue - Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sat 8 - 11 a.m.) and costs $450. This opportunity for both boys and girls allows participants to learn about the game, log ice time and receive instruction from qualified and professional staff with appearances from players, prospects, alumni and coaches. Students will receive a Hockey School jersey, dri-fit shirt, group photo and more. Participants must provide their own equipment. The school takes place at A-Game (215 Gothic Court, Franklin).

To register, visit nashvillepredators.com/hockeyschool.

Free Music Thursdays Your family can enjoy free live music every Thursday from June 5 - Aug. 28 during the Streets of Indian Lake Summer Concert Series. Bands perform from 6:30 - 9 p.m. each week, weather permitting. Head on over to 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville to enjoy the fun.

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Kids can get on-ice instruction during the Nashville Predators Hockey School.

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Kids can gain experience on the wheel during the Hendersonville Arts Council’s Clay & Pottery camp this month.

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Kids 10 and older can participate in the class where they will be paired with a senior citizen to share stories while creating a work of art together. A potluck will follow. The class takes place from 9 a.m.

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Calling Young Writers Students in grades 8 - 12 with an interest in creative writing can sharpen those skills during the Tennessee Young Writer’s Workshop hosted by Humanities Tennessee July 13 19 at Cumberland University in Lebanon. Students don’t have to be experienced; just have an interest in writing and a desire to develop that craft. This residential program includes workshop classes in short stories, lyric writing, poetry, screen writing and comics as well as visiting authors, songwriters, poets and others who share their work. Cost is $650 ($450 for day students). The application deadline is Friday, June 20.

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Serving up Tennis Fun! Tennis is a fun sport, and Goodlettsville Parks and Recreation offers a four-day tennis session June 24 - 27 for ages 6 - 10.

No prior experience or equipment is necessary, and participants will be playing on smaller courts, lighter and lower bouncing balls, and smaller and lighter rackets. Instruction and play takes place from 9:30 11:30 a.m. at Peay Park (200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville).

Cost is $130. Registration is open June 2 - 20. Head to goodlettsvilleparks.com to sign up. Call 851-2255 for more info.

Kids 6 - 10 can hit the courts this month and learn to play tennis with Goodlettsville Parks.

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Come this August, kids will have a new place to hit the ice.

Olympic figure skating gold medalist Scott Hamilton and the Nashville Predators have joined forces to create the Scott Hamilton Skating Academy at Ford Ice Center in Antioch. Hamilton will serve as a principal in the academy assisting with curriculum development for the learn-to-skate and figure skating programs.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to develop a unique, best-in-class skating program with a world-class individual,” says Chris Parker, Predators executive vice president.

“Scott’s ability to give back to the community while creating fun, active, innovative ways to get kids and adults on the ice will be a great asset to the new Ford Ice Center,” he adds.

“This is an opportunity to create something special in my hometown with an organization I respect and in a sport that has given me so much and I am extremely passionate about,” says Hamilton. “I look forward to working closely with the Predators and the recreational and figure skating community to elevate the sport’s standing in Middle Tennessee.”

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— announcing — The 2014 Cover Kids Finalists The final stretch of our 2014 online Cover Kids event is here! Our panel of judges have selected 10 finalists in each of the four age categories, and now it’s up to you to cast your vote online. Go to nashvilleparent.com/coverkids to make your selection. Tell all of your friends and family members to vote, too. Only one vote per person per age bracket is allowed. The child in each age category with the most votes will win a cover on an upcoming issue of this magazine. In addition, our editors will pick a “wild card” winner from the remaining pool of finalists. Voting runs through Thursday, June 12.

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Did you know Beech Bend owns Michael Jackson’s Sea Dragon pirate ship ride? The park purchased it from Jackson’s Neverland

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And, starting this month, the park offers “Summer to Save” deals Sun - Fri. Sundays: All guests get a voucher for one free funnel cake; Mondays: Mom gets half-price entry with one child present; Tuesdays: All guests receive a $6 food voucher; Wednesdays: Seniors 60 and older get in free with a regular admission; Thursdays: All guests get one free small Dippin’ Dots; Fridays: Dad gets in at half price with one child present.

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CEDAR POINT One Cedar Point Drive Sandusky, OH 419-627-2350 cedarpoint.com Admission: 59.99 adults, $34.99 ages 3 - 61 under 48” tall or age 62 and older.

Fast Lane: $60 (limited quantities); Fast Lane Plus: $80 (limited quantities). Parking: $15 a day OK, it’s not just a drive away — this is an overnight excursion, seven-and-a-half hours from Nashville, but boasting the likes of The

Gatekeeper (opened in 2013, it has the world’s highest roller coaster inversion and lots of other top-notch rides that make it one of the best destinations in the summer for thrills. New this summer is Pipe Screams, deemed the “best” of a roller coaster and flat ride in one. The park has new live shows this summer, a water park, four kids’ areas, and it’s located on Lake Erie.

Plus Blue Streak, the classic wooden roller coaster is celebrating 50 years this summer.

DOLLYWOOD 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, TN 800-365-5996 dollywood.com Admission: $58 ages 12 and older, $46 ages 4 - 11 Parking: $10 a day New this season is the nation’s first dual launch family roller coaster — the FireChaser Express that travels both forward and backward. Housed 12 stories above the park, the coaster has a twisting 2,427-foot track. The forward launch goes from zero to 16 miles per hour in 1.1 seconds (Dolly

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says, “From zero to hero!”); the reverse trip goes from zero to 20 miles per hour in two seconds. Riders need to be a minimum height of 39 inches. It’s one of the most highly anticipated new rides of the season, and for the littlest family members, there’s also a FireChaser Express Child’s Play area with pop-jet water features, soft play structures for climbing and a chalkboard coloring wall.

Help the fire fighters as they answer the call!

HOLIDAY WORLD & SPLASHIN’ SAFARI 452 E. Christmas Blvd.

Santa Claus, IN holidayworld.com Admission: $44.95, under 54” $36.95, free ages 2 and younger Parking: Free This popular destination for Nashville families offers the new Mayflower, a classic “swinging ship” ride. The arc of Mayflower’s ride swings up 54 feet. Alas, the Pilgrim’s Plunge — once touted as the world’s tallest water ride — has been removed.

SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA 275 Riverside Pkwy.

Austell, GA sixflags.com/ overgeorgia Admission: $56.99, child under 48” $39.99, free ages 2 and younger Flash Pass: $35 and up Parking: $20 a day Drive the three-and-a-half hours to Atlanta for Six Flags Over Georgia and the brand new multimillion dollar expansion called Hurricane Harbor Water Park! Featuring an 800,000 gallon wave pool and Tsu-

The Mayflower at Holiday World.

nami Surge, it also has relaxing element, wave pools and nice spots for sun bathing. Bonzai Pipeline is for the brave: It’ll send you soaring through winding curves, dark tunnels and swirling bowls. For water babies, Paradise Island is a children’s activity area with an interactive water playground featuring miniature slides, drenching towers and hundreds of interactive water elements. Admission to the water park is free with general admission.

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TIME FOR YOU, DAD!

A Father’s Day Roundup of Cool Things for DAD:

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OUTINGS Show Dad all the fun things he can do around town.

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We’re giving away a set of four tickets to the Nashville Sounds (good for any home game this season) so Dad can spend an evening with his buddies ... or family! Go to nashvilleparent.com and click on the “Contests” tab to enter. Register by Father’s Day (Sunday, June 15).

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SPORTS OF ALL SORTS

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uys love sports and just having fun.

Here’s your chance to show him the love by treating him to a day with his favorite sport.

1) Get Dad Tickets to the Game • Whether you make it a family outing or get tickets for Dad to enjoy an evening with his buddies, a Nashville Sounds game never disappoints — and this is the final season at Greer Stadium.

Thursday games feature $2 beers at the conces-

sions stand; nashvillesounds.com.

• Watch the puck go round at a Nashville Predators’ game. The new season begins in October. Season tickets start at $15 a game per person; predators.nhl.com.

• You’ve gotta root for your home football team, too. The Tennessee Titans kick off with the preseason in August with the regular season beginning in September. Season tickets start at $360; titansonline.com.

2) Rusty Wallace Experience • You can be the driver on the race track during a Rusty Wallace Experience on the Nashville Superspeedway. Race packages are available in June, October and November. Cost starts at $249 and goes up depending on the number of laps you want to take; 855-22-RUSTY (855-227-8789) or shoprwre.com.

What kind of dad are you? Visit us online at nashvilleparent.com to read all about it.

DREAM BIG, SPORTS FANS The price tag may be steep, but the memories will last a lifetime. Plan a dream sports trip for him.

1) MLB World Series • The 2014 World Series kicks off Wednesday, Oct. 22. Tickets (which can go up to thousands of dollars) are usually purchased through the teams’ websites or through secondary market sites like stubhub.com (a partner of MLB). Standingroom only tickets can go for $400 via a secondary market. Season ticket holders get to buy World Series tickets at face value. Search for tickets during the playoff games. Buying tickets before the teams are set allows the option of a refund. Once the game is decided, tickets go up between $100 - $1,000.

2) NFL Super Bowl XLIX • Super Bowl XLIX takes place in Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 and only NFL On Location can provide VIP access and authentic event experiences. Package offerings include guaranteed seat locations, group seating blocks, exclusive hospitality and premium Signature Service staff on-site to assist you. Ticket prices and package prices vary; 212-655-5665 or nflonlocation.com.

3) Daytona 500 • The Daytona 500 takes place Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, and with the Daytona Rising project to be completed by then, you’ll be able to experience race day from all new heights — tickets go on sale this month, too! Ticket prices and package prices vary; 1-800-PITSHOP (748-7467) or daytonainternationalspeedway.com.

GET OUTSIDE

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etting outdoors may be just the thing Dad will love. Set up a fun outing with his friends or the family at one of the following:

fter a long day at work, Dad would like to relax and unwind a bit, right?

Send him out to do just that at a local brewery or cigar bar. Getting there would be even more exciting if he were driving his dream car, too, huh?

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1) Top Local Fishing Spots • Free Fishing Day is Saturday, June 7. Anyone (resident or non-resident) of any age can fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters, agency owned and operated lakes. Fish at one of these local spots: Center Hill Lake, Caney Fork River, Dale Hollow Lake, The Duck River, The Stones River, Harpeth River and J. Percy Priest Lake.

2) Rent a Pontoon Boat

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1) Rent a Luxury Car for a Day • He’ll be in the spotlight as he drives around in his dream car. Let him live it up by renting a luxury car from Music City Dream Cars. Choose from either a Ferrari, Lamborghini, the Excalibur and more. You can also schedule a drive where you can experience driving three different cars on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Music City Dream Cars is located at 905 Gleaves St., Nashville.

Showroom hours are Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 962-3000, e-mail info@musiccitydreamcars.com or visit musiccitydreamcars.com.

• Nashville Boat Rentals is located at 4001 Bell Road in Hermitage and offers 20- and 24-foot pontoon boats for two-hour, half-day and full-day rentals on Percy Priest Lake; 533-4140 or nashvilleboatrentals.com.

• Elm Hill Marina is located at 3361 Bell Road in Nashville and offers 24- to 36-foot pontoon boat half-day and full-day rentals on the Percy Priest Lake; 739-9100 or elmhillmarina.com/boatrentals.

• Hidden Harbor Marina is located at 2685 Casey Cove Road in Smithville and offers half-day and full-day pontoon boat rentals on Center Hill Lake; 597-8800 or hiddenharbortn.com.

• Middle Tennessee boasts 12 breweries, most of which have tours — like the one at Blackstone — for a small fee. Dad and his pals can learn about the brewing process, then enjoy samples at the end. For a list of local breweries in Nashville and Franklin, visit nashville.com/nashville-breweries.html. Murfreesboro’s newest brewery, Mayday Brewery, also offers tours; maydaybrewery.com.

3) Let’s Go Canoeing

3) Socialize at the Cigar Bar

• Canoe Music City offers two- or three-hour excursions; 952-4211.

• Foggy Bottom Canoe Excursions offers family canoeing, kayaking and camping; 952-4062 or foggybottomcanoe.com.

• Stones River Kayak offers up to two-and-a-half hour excursions; 678-2693 or stonesriverkayakrental.com.

• Tip-A-Canoe offers canoeing excursions; 800550-5810 or tip-a-canoe.com.

2) Go on a Brewery Tour

• Dad can enjoy a fun guys’ night out at a local cigar bar with a smoke and sipping a festive beverage. There are several in the area, but popular ones are Smoke & Ale (nashvillesmokeandale. com), The Wheel Cigar Bar (thewheelcigarbar. com), Franklin Cigar (franklincigar.com) and Stogie’s (stogiesinc.com).

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1) Big Bertha Driver golfsmith.com $399.99 With the Golfsmith store (located in Brentwood), you can send Dad to go try out a club. This Big Bertha Driver is a pro favorite and the 2014 model can’t be beat: the hyper speed face is lighter and more robust for increasing ball speeds.

The Golfsmith store is one-of-a-kind for golf enthusiasts: go to hit in bays, try the putting greens and consult with experts. All golf clubs will be custom fit just for him!

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2) Advanced Anglers Super Magnum Tackle Bag cabelas.com $84.99 Dads who love fishing will want this rugged tackle bag featuring water-resistant fabric, heavy duty zippers with speed zipper pulls and a skid-resistant molded base. The bag holds up to 12 utility boxes (not included) and has seven external stash pockets, two tool holsters and a padded shoulder strap. Nothing fishy about that!

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This unique, non-stick sheet acts like foil as it keeps your grill nice and clean — which is great if you’re grilling any fruits or veggies that typically stick to it. You can still achieve those grill marks you want, too. It’s also reusable, which is fantastic for grill masters everywhere! It’s available at Home Depot stores, too.

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TOP INJURIES That Can Sideline a Child Athlete

By Tiffani Hill-Patterson

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f your child is an athlete, you’ve probably wrapped a few sprained ankles, iced some

strained muscles or even signed a cast covering a broken bone. Athletes get injured; it’s part of the game. But many parents aren’t aware that young athletes are at risk of more serious injuries; three that in extremely rare cases can be devastating. Our guide will help you understand concussions, eating disorders, knee injuries and the overuse of muscle creams so you can help keep your athlete in the game — safely.

With more and more kids participating in sports year round, doctors say there’s been a rapid increase in pediatric sports injuries.

Here’s what you need to know about the most common ones.

CONCUSSIONS “She got her bell rung.” “Boy, that was a de-cleater.” Ever heard these phrases in reference to your child after a collision on the field or court? If so, there’s a good chance your player suffered a concussion.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 300,000 athletes each year suffer a concussion. But that number may be even higher, say doctors.

If you ask players if they’ve had a concussion, only about 10 percent say yes. However, if you ask about specific symptoms of concussions, the reports are higher, sometimes up to 40 percent higher among football

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players.

With concussions, it’s very

is typically worse with activity,

ent treatment than others, it is

rare for a kid to be knocked

stairs, bending or sitting for a

important to understand that all

unconscious, for instance. More

long period of time. A number

fractures are serious and require

often, a child who is concussed

of factors can contribute to the

appropriate medical attention.

will complain of “seeing stars” or

development of this condition,

Fortunately, the same growth

feeling woozy.

including weakness or imbal-

plates that make breaking some-

Other signs of a concussion

ance of thigh and hip muscles,

thing more likely than spraining

include nausea, dizziness, head-

poor flexibility, malalignment of

something, also allow kids to

aches, irritability and a general

joints in the lower extremity, flat

often heal a broken bone better

complaint of not feeling well.

feet, prior injury and overuse,”

than most adults.” Healing can

Although concussions can’t al-

he adds. It’s often referred to

be very rapid for children, and

ways be prevented, players can

as “runner’s knee,” and there’s

once the fracture heals, they can

do things to lessen their chances,

rarely damage to the joint in a

resume their normal activity

doctors say:

young athlete. Updating and

without restriction.

wearing proper athletic footwear

What happens if a kid has to

is important, and when symp-

be in a cast, though? “Depending

properly fitting equip-

toms are severe, several weeks of

on the type and location of the

football: bruises, sprains, strains, pulled muscles, tears to soft tissues such as ligaments, broken bones, internal injures (bruised or damaged organs), concussions, back injuries; knees and ankles are the most common injury sites.

ment.

rest may be necessary.

fracture, there are many times

baseball: soft tissue strains,

Not to be confused with PFPS,

when young athletes can safely

mandated equipment,

another common knee issue in

participate in their sport with the

especially mouth guards,

kids is commonly an overuse is-

use of a cast or other protective

even in soccer.

sue: Osgood-Schlatter syndrome.

device,” Diamond says.

• Make sure players use

• Make sure they wear all

• Make sure they do not re-

“This is a condition that produces

turn to play until they are

pain below the knee at the junc-

HEEL PAIN

cleared by a physician to

tion of the patellar tendon and

Active young athletes are likely

do so; repeat concussions

the growth plate on the front of

to have issues with their feet as

are no-nos.

the shin bone,” says F. Clarke

they are growing and placing

Holmes, M.D., of Impact Sports

stress on them at the same time.

If you think a player has suf-

Medicine and Orthopedics in

The most common issue kids

fered a concussion, remember

Nashville. It’s most commonly

have is called Sever’s Disease, a

this: When in doubt, sit them out

seen in boys ages 11 - 14, and a

condition of the growth plate of

— until symptoms subside.

painful lump is often seen and

a child’s heel which causes injury

felt at the growth plate. While

to the heel bone itself. The foot

THE KNEES

pain often resolves itself within

grows to its full size faster than

Most kid athletes don’t think

weeks or months, the lump

any other part of the body, and

much about their knees, but

may persist, causing a cosmetic

the heel can become less flex-

basketball, soccer and volleyball

issue. Treatments include rest,

ible. During the early stages of

players will eventually pay atten-

icing and the short-term use of

puberty (girls 8 - 10 and boys 10

tion to this joint.

ibuprofen — only not to be used

- 12), kids are most susceptible

The most common knee injury

for returning to the playing field

to heel issues which can occur

doctors see in kids is called Patel-

too soon. Holmes says the best

at the same time. It’s diagnosed

lofemoral Pain Syndrome, or

rule for child athletes is to return

when squeezing at the back of the

PFPS.

to sports when they are pain-free.

heel causes pain. Orthotics can

“Kids will commonly describe

Closure of the growth plate often

help alleviate pain during sports

having pain around the front of

coincides with the resolution of

participation and anti-inflamma-

the knee or under the kneecap

symptoms, he says.

tory medications can be used to alleviate pain. Stretching can also

itself,” says Alex B. Diamond, D.O., assistant professor of

FRACTURES

orthopaedics and rehabilitation

There are many different kinds

as well as the medical director for

of growth plate fractures in

the program for injury preven-

young athletes, Diamond says.

tion in youth sports at Vanderbilt

“Although some are more

University Medical Center. “It

complicated and involve differ-

be helpful.

Tiffani Hill-Patterson writes about parenting, health and fitness.

Likeliest Sports Injuries Injuries can happen to any child playing sports, but there are some things that can help prevent and treat injuries.

basketball: sprains, strains, bruises, fractures, dislocations, cuts, injuries to teeth, ankles, knees.

impact injuries that include fractures caused by sliding and being hit by a ball.

soccer: bruises, cuts and scrapes, headaches. track and field: strains, sprains, scrapes from falls.

gymnastics: sprains and strains of soft tissues.

Treat Injuries with “RICE” Rest: Reduce or stop using the injured area for at least 48 hours. If you have a leg injury, you may need to stay off of it completely.

Ice: Put an ice pack on the injured area for 20 minutes at a time, four to eight times per day. Use a cold pack, ice bag or a plastic bag filled with crushed ice that is wrapped in a towel.

Compression: Ask your child’s doctor about elastic wraps, air casts, special boots or splints that can be used to compress an injured ankle, knee or wrist to reduce swelling.

Elevation: Keep the injured area elevated above the level of the heart to help decrease swelling. Use a pillow to help elevate an injured limb.

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Karate Kids: The benefits of martial arts for children

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By Melissa Waldek

Rambunctious kids need an outlet for all of that energy!

Whether you choose tae kwon do, Brazilian jiu-jitsu or any other form of martial arts, kids stand to gain a lot from area programs.

ix-year-olds can leap into the air without a moment’s warning sending moms into a panic not only for their child’s safety but also for their living room lamps. In order to spare your household treasures, why not channel all of your child’s energy into a martial arts class?

Martial arts provide an excellent way for kids to achieve fitness and focus, self-discipline and socialization skills. Plenty of parents with kids who are overly physical have reported great success with programs that involve self-control and concentration.

While all types of martial arts are not the same, a typical hour-long class begins and ends with discipline: a bow to the teacher, or master. After a warmup, students practice the art’s particular skills, which may include kicks, punches and blocks. Each requires strict concentration and attention for accuracy.

Progress in martial arts is often marked by the belt system which takes the beginner from a white belt through a variety of colors until black. Testing for each new level — generally every two or three months — is a good exercise in setting and achieving goals.

So when is a good time to start a program that yields all of this healthy self-discipline for your child?

“Six is the age I highly recommend,” says Jack Stevens Jr., owner and master instructor of Stevens Family Tae Kwon Do in Murfreesboro. “There are a great deal of schools that will start them as young as 2 or 3, but the problem is that a lot of those programs are game oriented. When you try to move from that type of program to one that is much more structured, kids do not transition well.”

At David Deaton Karate Studios (with locations in Hendersonville, Mt. Juliet and Brentwood), the Little Dragons program begins accepting children at age 4.

Deaton, who has taught in the area since 1970, has honed his curriculum to reach children with both the physical, mental and attitudinal aspects of martial (please turn the page)

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karate kids & more arts. Kids in Deaton’s programs acquire focus, self-discipline, a respect for authority, confidence and self-control. His aim is for parents to partner with instructors in teaching students self-discipline by example. The three potent parent tips rigorously enforced at David Deaton are:

• Always, always do what you say you are going to do.

• Show your children the effects of self-discipline and the effect of lack of self-discipline: Be on the lookout for the way people live their lives.

Look for people who are successful as a result of self-discipline — and those who are not.

• Paint an exciting future for your children. Encourage your kids to dream big.

Martial arts instruction can be a powerful, positive force in the lives of children because it helps them develop physical strength, coordination and overall fitness; and enhances their self-esteem and social skills.

But that’s not all.

“The benefits are much greater than just exercise,” says Stevens.

“Unfortunately, our society is flooded with followers, a learned characteristic usually picked up during the school age years. Children that do not possess a strong sense of self-confidence will often allow others to dictate what they think, say, wear and all too often, what their futures will eventually become,” Stevens adds. “My goal is to use the training to help children obtain the confidence and skills to overcome peer pressure, ultimately helping them to become future leaders.”

Plenty of times when parents are deciding about a sport for their child they lean toward the obvious, like soccer or t-ball, steering away from martial arts thinking it may promote violence.

“This is a common misconception,” says Jose Luis Salazar, owner and instructor at Legacy Kickboxing & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Old Hickory.

“In fact, martial arts teaches the complete opposite. A teacher shares his knowledge with his students in hopes that they’ll never have to use it.

Martial arts is taught for self-defense purposes, to keep you from being a victim to a bully, attacker, mugger, etc. What surprises people most is that the core teaching of martial arts is to resolve conflicts in a nonviolent manner.”

“Martial arts are an extremely safe activity,” says Larry Schutz, director of Wado Karate Centers in Goodlettsville. “Violence is never tolerated. We teach our students to only use karate for self-defense and to find other appropriate methods to defuse conflicts,” he adds.

So how does a parent choose which form of martial arts to pursue for a child? Here’s a basic overview of options:

Tae Kwon Do (Korean) This ancient Korean martial art and Olympic sport (also spelled “taekwondo”) is wildly popular worldwide — especially in America — since eighth-degree black belt Chuck Norris popularized it in movies. Kicking dominates in tae kwon do, but jumps, spins, punches, blocks and parries (deflecting a move) add to the fun. Kids will first learn to kick from standing positions; “flying” kicks come later. Classes will challenge stamina, strength (kids may be asked to break some boards) and flexibility — as well as mental strength and balance. Instructors impart the Five

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Tenets: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit, during every class. Tae Kwon Do may have an easier learning curve than most martial arts, some say.

Karate (Japanese) Karate has become so well known in recent years that it’s almost synonymous with martial arts. But this import from the Japanese island of Okinawa is distinct from other styles because of its emphasis on strength and power, characterized by self-defense tactics like “knife hands,” elbow strikes and heel strikes. There’s enough variety in classes that kids can also improve cardio fitness, balance and flexibility. Some instructors spend a lot of time on the spiritual aspects of traditional karate, but in most classes they’ll focus on the mental skills of concentration and selfdiscipline.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brazilian jiu-jitsu mixes techniques from a variety of styles, which gives participants a better chance at self-defense whether in a real-world situation or in a competitive match. This is why Brazilian jiu-jitsu is the favored style of mixed martial arts fighters and military hand-to-hand combat training. You’ll learn striking and kicking skills, but the main emphasis of this style is on grappling (similar to wrestling). You’re ultimately trained to take your opponent down to the floor with striking and kicking techniques, and then to prevail with grappling or “ground fighting” skills.

Tai Chi (Chinese) There is a high-speed, self-defense version of the Chinese martial art of tai chi, but the vast majority of the hundreds of millions of people who practice it worldwide do it in super-slow-mo. The hypnotic circular movements involve little or no impact on the joints or the rest of the body, making it an excellent choice for people of all ages and abilities.

Besides being offered at martial arts schools, it’s taught at many community centers and health clubs. Classes are more likely to involve mindbody training — especially meditation and relaxed breathing — than other disciplines.

Kung Fu (Chinese) The ancient Chinese martial art popularized by Bruce Lee, kung fu emphasizes a variety of stances, footwork, kicking, blocking, evading and hand and elbow strikes. “Kung fu” means “human effort” for a reason: Its demands of balance, speed and overall fitness are substantial, so it’s a good workout. When you contact schools, ask which styles of kung fu they teach. The Northern style emphasizes kicking and footwork — best for tall, long-legged students — while the Southern style emphasizes punching — better for shorter students. Besides Northern or Southern, kung fu styles are classified as either “external” (focused on strength and offense) or “internal” (focused on concentration and defense).

Aikido (Japanese) Uses similar movements as jiu-jitsu but is gentler and noncompetitive. It provides an excellent way for teaching kids how to work with a partner.

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sports guide baseball, softball & t-ball Season played: Spring and summer.

Some travel teams play year-round.

Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball dixie.org More than 100 leagues in Middle Tennessee for ages 12 and younger. Players go on to play in the Little League World Series.

Lil Sluggers 891-7028 • lilsluggersnashville.com This national program for ages 2 - 6 is designed to teach kids the basics of baseball in a confidencebuilding environment.

Little League Baseball • littleleaguebiglegacy.com More than 10 leagues in Middle Tennessee for ages 7 - 18.

Metro Parks & Recreation 862-8424 • nashville.gov/parks Boys and girls t-ball for ages 4 - 6.

Mid-State Amateur Baseball and Fast Pitch Associations msaba.org Largest travel league in the Southeast for ages 10 - 18.

Nashville RBI 516-3909 • nashvillerbi.com Baseball and t-ball for ages 3 - 18.

davidson county

Bellevue Sports Athletic Association bsaainc.org T-ball, baseball and softball for ages 5 and older.

Crievehall Baseball 319-8040 • crievehallbaseball.com Competitive youth baseball for ages 4 - 12. Farm leagues, rookie leagues and major leagues.

Nashville Baseball Training Academy 837-5858 • nbta1.com Baseball training for all ages and capabilities.

Donelson Baseball 883-9423 • donelsonbaseball.org Competitive baseball for ages 4 - 16.

National Youth Baseball mlb.com/youthmajors Official website for the largest baseball league in the country.

Donelson Civitan Girls Softball 884-1998 • donelsoncivitan.com T-ball and softball for ages 4 - 20.

Select Amateur National Development League for Travel Teams (SANDLOTT) sandlotter.com T-ball for ages 4 - 6 and competitive baseball for ages 18 and younger.

Our print edition provides listings for baseball, softball, t-ball, basketball, football and soccer. For additional sports lists, go to nashvilleparent.com and click on the “SPORTS!” feature box.

McCabe Park Little League mccabelittleleague.com T-ball and baseball for ages 4 - 18 as well as a challenger league for ages 4 - 18 with special needs.

West Nashville Sports League 376-4700 • wnsl.org Spring and fall baseball for ages 5 and older.

rutherford county

La Vergne Youth Baseball and Softball 793-3224 • lavergneybs.com Baseball, softball and t-ball for ages 3 - 18.

Murfreesboro Baseball Association murfreesborobaseball.com T-ball, baseball and softball for ages 4 - 16.

Murfreesboro Little League murfreesborolittleleague.com The official “Little League” program for Rutherford and Cannon counties offers league play for boys and girls ages 6 - 15 and t-ball for ages 4 - 5.

Murfreesboro Softball 896-0855 • murfreesborosoftball.com Slow pitch softball for ages 3 - 18 and fast pitch for 8U - 18U. (please turn the page)

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One Goal Sports 896-7309 • onegoalsports.net T-ball for ages 4 - 5 and coach pitch baseball for ages 6 - 7.

Smyrna Baseball League smyrnabaseballleague.org League play for ages 4 - 18.

Smyrna Fastpitch League 804-4754 • smyrnafastpitch.org Girls softball leagues for ages 4 and older.

Smyrna Girls Slow Pitch Softball League smyrnagirlssoftball.org Girls slow pitch softball for ages 4 and older.

Lebanon Rotary Youth Baseball lebanonyouthbaseball.net Baseball for ages 9 - 12.

Mt. Juliet Little League 758-8991 • mjleague.org T-ball, baseball and softball for ages 4 - 18.

basketball Season played: Winter for schools; spring and summer for leagues; skills camps in summer.

Upward Basketball Church Leagues upward.org Twenty-two leagues in multiple Middle Tennessee counties for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Tennessee Youth Baseball Association Murfreesboro • 890-1540 • tybaball.com T-ball, coach pitch, kid pitch and girls fast pitch for ages 3 - 16.

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Nashville Celtics 724-2511 • nashvilleceltics.com Basketball for ages 12 and younger.

Gallatin Leisure Services 451-5911 • eteamz.com/gallatinleisureservices American Legion baseball for ages 7 - 12 and girls softball for ages 5 - 18.

Goodlettsville Parks and Recreation 851-2253 • goodlettsvilleparks.com Summer co-ed t-ball for ages 4 - 5.

Hendersonville Parks and Recreation 822-3898 • hendersonvilleparks.org Spring, summer and fall baseball for ages 5 - 15, summer baseball for ages 4 - 12.

Portland Dixie Softball and Baseball portlanddixie.com Open to girls ages 4 - 15 and boys ages 4 - 19.

White House Dixie Youth leaguelineup.com/whdixie Baseball for ages 5 - 14 and softball for ages 6 16.

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Brentwood Babe Ruth Baseball brentwoodbaberuth.baberuthonline.com Spring and fall leagues for ages 13 - 19.

Brentwood Civitan Club brentwoodcivitan.com T-ball for ages 5 - 6, baseball for boys ages 5 - 12 and softball for girls ages 5 - 18.

East Williamson Athletics ewasports.com Baseball and softball for ages 5 and older.

Franklin Baseball Club 573-6465 • fbc.baberuthonline.com League play for ages 4 - 18.

Grassland Baseball League grasslandbaseball.com Competitive baseball for boys ages 5 - 17.

Williamson County Athletics williamsoncounty-tn.gov Information and links for all the Williamson softball teams plus rules and rain out numbers.

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City of Lebanon lebanontn.org T-ball for ages 4 - 8 and girls softball for ages 4 18.

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Metro Parks & Recreation 862-8424 • nashville.gov/parks Basketball leagues for ages 4 - 15.

Youth Encouragement Services 315-5333 • youthencouragement.org League for inner-city school-age children runs November - February.

Youth Inc. Junior Pro Basketball 865-0003 • youthincorporated.org League play for ages 4 - 14.

West Nashville Sports League 376-4700 • wnsl.org Summer basketball league play for children in grades K - 9.

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A-Game goagame.com Middle and high school fall basketball leagues, travel teams for grades 3 - 12, private lessons and summer camps for kids.

Ultimate Sports Basketball Academy (USBA) usbasports.com Recreational and travel teams offered year round for children and youth of all ages. Also, summer camps available.

South Williamson Athletics swatn.org Volunteer non-profit dedicated to providing basketball for children ages 5 - 17.

Williamson County Athletics 370-3471 • williamsoncounty-tn.gov Links and more for Williamson’s youth recreational basketball offerings.

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Game on Sports mygameonsports.com Year round basketball and cheerleading for ages 4 - 12.

football Season played: Tackle: fall; touch and flag: spring and fall. Summer clinics and camps.

davidson county

Metro Parks and Recreation 862-8424 • nashville.gov/parks Flag football for ages 6 - 14 in the fall is available through the parks’ community centers.

rutherford county

Mid-State Youth Football League (MSYFL) leaguelineup.com/msyfl Football and cheerleading teams include the West Nashville Broncos, Gra Mar Pirates, Una Bears, Antioch Ravens, Hermitage Seahawks, Nashville Cardinals, Tusculum-Antioch Chiefs, Woodbine Colts, Flatrock Vols, Shelby Park Jaguars and Inglewood Cowboys.

Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department Youth League Basketball • 907-2251 allprosoftware.net/mprdyouthbasketball Offers youth basketball for ages 5 - 15.

Tennessee Youth Football Alliance (TYFA) • tyfa.org Football and cheerleading teams include the Bellevue Steelers, Bordeaux Eagles, DonelsonHermitage Warriors, East Side Bobcats, Old Hickory Bulldogs and Waverly-Belmont Bulldogs.

Hooptown USA 6910 Stroop Lane, Smyrna 459-7676 • hooptown.net Summer basketball leagues for boys and girls in grades 4 - 8 as well as a training league for grades K - 5.

One Goal Sports 896-7309 • onegoalsports.net League play for ages 6 - 12 from November to January. Registration begins in September.

Smyrna Junior Basketball League smyrnajuniorbasketball.org Boys and girls ages 5 - 17 can join a basketball team.

Universal Sports League universalsportsleague.org Youth league play in basketball for ages 5 - 14.

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Gallatin Leisure Services 451-5911 • eteamz.com/gallatinleisureservices Youth Basketball Leagues for boys and girls ages 5 - 18.

Hendersonville Parks and Recreation 822-3898 • hendersonvilleparks.org Youth league play for boys in grades 1 - 9 and girls in grades 1 - 12.

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Mid-State Youth Football League (MSYFL) leaguelineup.com/msyfl Football and cheerleading teams include the La Vergne Wolverines and the Murfreesboro Warriors.

Murfreesboro Youth League Football 907-2251 allprosoftware.net/murfreesboroyouthleaguefootball Football for ages 7 - 13.

One Goal Sports 896-7309 • onegoalsports.com Flag football ages 7 - 12.

Tennessee Youth Football Alliance (TYFA) • tyfa.org Football and cheerleading teams including the Murfreesboro Mustangs and the Smyrna Bulldogs.

sumner county

Hendersonville Titans Football hendersonvillecivitans.com Ages 5 - 12 can play flag football.

Tennessee Youth Football Alliance (TYFA) • tyfa.org Football and cheerleading teams include the Gallatin Green Wave, Goodlettsville Trojans and Hendersonville Knights.

Nashville Soccer United 292-8642 • nashvillesoccerunited.com Travel and recreational soccer for boys and girls ages 7 - 13.

Portland Youth Football League ptownfootball.com Football and cheerleading for ages 5 - 12.

Nashville Youth Soccer Association 268-6349 or 944-4271 • nysa-soccer.org Fall and spring recreational soccer for boys and girls ages 3 - 18.

williamson county

Tennessee Youth Football Alliance (TYFA) • tyfa.org Flag football beginning for age 4, football and cheerleading teams include: Brentwood Blaze brentwoodblaze.org administrator: administrator@brentwoodblaze.org Franklin Cowboys franklincowboys.org Football • info@franklincowboys.org Cheerleading • cheer@franklincowboys.org Grassland Athletic Association grasslandfootball.com info: hardenb@bellsouth.net Williamson County Parks and Recreation 370-3471 • williamsoncounty-tn.gov Flag football for boys and girls ages 7 - 13.

wilson county

Game on Sports mygameonsports.com Spring and fall flag football and cheerleading for ages 4 - 12.

Tennessee Youth Football Alliance (TYFA) • tyfa.org Football and cheerleading teams.

soccer Season played: Spring, summer, fall.

Indoor leagues in winter.

Tennessee Soccer tnsoccer.org Tennessee State Soccer Association is the overseeing organization for more than 41,000 registered youth players, coaches, referees and administrators.

It also facilitate the Olympic Development Program (ODP) for boys and girls.

St. Bartholomew’s Soccer Academy 4800 Belmont Park Terrace, Nashville 377-4750 • stbsoccer.com Recreational soccer for ages 3 - 9.

rutherford county

Murfreesboro Soccer Club 631-3007 • murfreesborosoccer.com Recreational soccer for boys and girls in divisions U5 - U19 in the spring. Select soccer (Murfreesboro Strikers) for boys and girls for spring and fall seasons. Tryouts for ages 12 - 17 and skill assessments for ages 7 - 11 for select take place in June.

North Rutherford Soccer Association nrssoccer.org Recreational soccer for boys and girls in divisions U5 - 18. Select soccer (Stones River Futbol Club) for boys and girls in divisions U8 - U18. Tryouts for select take place in early June.

One Goal Sports 896-7309 • onegoalsports.com Spring and fall soccer for ages 3 - 12.

sumner county

Gallatin Soccer Club gallatinsoccerclub.org Recreational soccer for boys and girls ages 5 - 17.

Hendersonville Soccer Club hendersonvillesoccerclub.com Recreational fall and spring soccer for children ages U4 - U18.

Tennessee United Soccer Club tnunitedsc.com Select soccer program for age groups U8 - U18.

White House Youth Soccer whysoccer.org Soccer for youth ages U3 - U14.

williamson county

Tennessee Football Club tennesseesoccerclub.com Select soccer for boys and girls in age divisions U8 - U19. Tryouts take place in late May/early June for fall/spring seasons.

Williamson County Soccer Association williamsoncountysoccer.com • 791-0590 Recreational soccer for boys and girls in U5 - U19 divisions. Offers indoor and outdoor play, camps and clinics.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation williamsoncounty-tn.gov • 370-3471 Provides recreational summer 3v3 youth soccer for girls and boys, a boys’ winter league and a Tiny Tots clinic. For information about the program, contact Dustin Adama at 377-6530, ext. 3. Also, open play soccer is available for $3 per person at Brentwood Arena (377-6530) or the Franklin Arena (790-5792). Call ahead for times and availability.

wilson county

Central Tennessee Soccer 754-2380 • eteamz.com/mjsa Recreational league in Mt. Juliet with fall and spring seasons for ages 4 - 18.

Game on Sports mygameonsports.com Spring and fall soccer for ages 4 - 12.

Wilson United Soccer League lebanontn.org Spring and fall seasons for ages 4 - 18.

Portland Soccer Club portlandtnsoccerclub.com Soccer for youth ages U4 - U14.

Upward Sports 800-585-4721 • upward.org The largest Christian sports league for kids, soccer leagues (and other sports) are facilitated through church organizations in several Middle Tennessee counties for children in grades K - 8. There are seven soccer leagues in Middle Tennessee.

davidson county

Eagle Express Soccer Club 948-3465 • eagleexpresssc.org U8 - U18 boys and girls soccer in Donelson, Hermitage, Mt. Juliet and Old Hickory.

Harpeth Youth Soccer Association 662-1466 • harpethsoccer.com Harpeth Youth Soccer Association offers select soccer in fall and spring for girls and boys in divisions U3 through U12.

Metro Parks and Recreation 862-8424 • nashville.gov/parks Soccer for ages 9 and younger.

Middle Tennessee Futbol Club mtfcsoccer.com Goodlettsville’s recreational soccer association provides play for ages 3 and older in division U4 - U18.

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Facilities, meals, recreation, and team building are available for birthday parties, families or group retreats and meetings.

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Day Camp & Adventure Day Camp BUS TRANSPORTATION from south Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin & Spring Hill

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Holly Tree Christian Preschool Summer Quest 3421 Old Anderson Road, Antioch 1384 Holly Gap Road, Brentwood hollytreechildcare.com

615-366-1750 615-377-6636

Holly Tree Schools are about faith, family, and summer fun. Featuring cool fun for hot days as well as special guests and water fun too. Summer-themed weekly chapel and JAM classes (Jesus and Me!).

The summer is no time to slow down at Holly Tree where we kick into overdrive to make the most of the summer season!

Sylvan Learning Centers

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1227 Lakeview Drive, Unit 4, Franklin sylvanfranklin@gmail.com 2000 Richard Jones Road, Ste. 178, Nashville (Green Hills) sylvangreenhills@gmail.com 110 Glancy St., Ste. 211, Nashville (Rivergate) northdavidsonsylvan@gmail.com 810 Medical Center Blvd., Ste. C, Murfreesboro sylvan1014@bellsouth.net

615-790-8775 615-292-3900 615-860-9111 615-893-3542

Sylvan Learning is the leading provider of tutoring and supplemental education services to students of all ages and skill levels. Our tutors tailor individualized learning plans that build the skills, habits and attitudes students need to succeed in school and in life. Affordable tutoring instruction in math, reading, writing, study skills, homework help and test prep. Visit one of our centers or call for a free consultation.

Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth On the Vanderbilt Campus pty.vanderbilt.edu

13905 Old Hickory Blvd., Antioch musiccityridingacademy.com

615-495-7346

Featuring summer riding day camps. Weekly sessions May 19 - July 30. Instruction for beginning to advanced students. Also offering lessons and boarding. Call now to reserve your spot!

Peachtree Farms Equestrian Center

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4819 Hwy 96 E, Arrington peachtreefarms.com • polly@peachtreefarms.com

615-419-1089

Saddle up and ride! Our equestrian camp provides extensive time with horses. Campers learn life skills through caring for and communicating with horses. We teach safe and correct riding skills. Beginner to advanced, English or Western. Half-day camps for ages 4 - 8, full-day for ages 6 and older. After-care is available. Weekly camps in June and July. CHA approved facility and U.S. Pony Club Center.

Tap Root Farm

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4104 Clovercroft Road, Franklin taprootfarm.com

615-794-3358

Children will learn about farm life… where real food comes from and how it grows. They will work with large and small animals, understanding what it takes and how to care for them. Campers will be a member of a farm family team in which they will have responsibilities. Camp is about young people taking an opportunity to get back in touch with themselves.

ARTS

• 615-322-8261

We believe that providing acceleration as well as challenging, inquiry-based educational opportunities, best serve the intellectual needs of gifted children; that being able to work alongside true academic peers provides a sense of community and belonging that helps to meed the social and emotional needs of gifted children; and that crafting authentic creative learning experiences best allows gifted students to develop their full capacities as thinkers, as problem-solvers and as compassionate people.

ANIMALS, HORSEBACK RIDING Creekside Riding Academy and Stables 2359 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin creeksideridingstables.com • kris@creeksideridingstables.com

Music Riding Academy

615-595-7547

Day campers will learn safe horse handling, receive a daily riding lesson, trail ride, learn to groom and play games on horseback. From the beginning rider to advanced, ages 5 - 15 will learn new techniques and horsemanship in our workshops. Each camp is Mon. - Fri., 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Early and late drop off available during June. Camps run each week in June and July.

Act Too Players 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 119, Franklin acttooplayers.com • info@acttooplayers.com

615-294-0667

Each summer, Act Too Players offers a combination of week-long performance camps and our full production summer intensives taught by some the best in the Nashville theatre industry. Every student gets the opportunity to rehearse with the best directors, musical directors, and technical staff. Our goal is to instruct your child on the art of theatre while providing a fun, safe, environment.

Bellevue Dance Center 7097-J Old Harding Pike, Nashville bellevuedancecenter.com

615-662-8327

Register now for summer sessions, camps, and intensives on our website. Featuring “Frozen” Summer Dance Camp offered Jun. 16 - 20 and Jul. 7 - 11.

Bolton Music Therapy and Music Together® Serving All of Middle Tennessee boltonmusictherapy.com • info@boltonmusictherapy.com

• 615-715-1232

Music learning supports all learning! Achieve developmental goals through individual or group music therapy sessions. Learn to play guitar, piano, or ukulele (adapted lessons offered for children with special needs). Make music with your family in our developmentally appropriate and research-based Music Together® classes for children ages birth to 5 yrs., with or without disabilities. Come try a class for free.

Homeschool music classes and musical birthday party bookings also available.

Bounce U Murfreesboro 1222 Park Ave, Murfreesboro bounceu.com/party-places-for-kids/tennessee/murfreesboro/

615-893-8386

Create & Bounce ART Camps offers 10 exciting different themed weeks with daily art projects. Children bounce and make unique crafts related to the theme. Games, scavenger hunts and tie-die are all part of the week. Ages 3 - 11, weekly and daily rates. Create & Bounce Lego® Tech Camp - Our Lego Tech camp is offered six weeks with new projects to build and program each day. Campers will bounce and play too. Ages 6 - 12.

Bounce U of Nashville 2990 Sidco Drive, Nashville bounceu.com/cities/nashville.tn • nashville.tn@bounceu.com

615-255-1422

Create and Bounce Camp begins Monday, May 26. Now enrolling with exciting weekly themes and daily fun for ages 3 - 12. Kids get to create art and bounce in a spectac-U-lar indoor play arena featuring warehouse-sized giant inflatables including our exclusive 18 ft. Spider Climb with an 18 ft. Mountain Slide, Dodge Ball City and 38 ft. obstacle course.

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Summer Camp is here!

My Gym Summer Camp

A half day of gymnastics, arts and crafts, story time, music, sports and much more.

Created to enhance physical development and a sense of individual progress. Our camps are easy on parents thanks to our drop-off program. And we keep things fresh with weekly themes.

What age will benefit?

Our program is designed for kids ages 2.5 - 8 years. Children are divided into age-appropriate groups: Campsters (ages 2.5 - 4) and Super Campsters (5 - 8).

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Fitness Made Fun For Kids My Gym of Brentwood

SPACE IS LIMITED. CAMP RSVP REQUIRED!

When? June 2 - July 31

Morning and afternoon camps available.

Schedules are online.

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330 Franklin Road (Near TJ Maxx)

204 N. Anderson Lane (Near Wal-Mart)

www.my-gym.com/brentwood

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1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville cheekwood.org • kterrell@cheekwood.org

615-353-9827

For art and outdoor adventures, you can’t beat summer camps at Cheekwood! Keep your kids busy and engaged this summer with time-tested favorites. We have an entire summer of fun and fresh classes to engage and inspire every young artist. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Cooks Rule! Cooking Camp at Second Harvest Culinary Arts Center, 331 Great Circle Road, Nashville 615-329-3491 secondharvestmidtn.org/cac • mark.rubin@secondharvestmidtn.com

Cooks Rule! Cooking Camps are a unique opportunity to get hands-on training in a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen under the guidance of professional chefs. Campers experience true aspects of life in a commercial kitchen, from safe food handling practices to knife skills and from menu planning to execution and creative presentation.

Dance in Bloom 7982 A Coley Davis Road, Bellevue danceinbloom.com

615-662-4819

Check out our summer camps, classes and workshops! “Frozen� camp, “Shake it Up� camp, Ballerina Princesses camps, six-week sessions, and much more. Summer Open Houses, Sat., Jun. 7 and Jul. 19 (9:00 a.m. - 12 noon).

The Dancer’s School 2159 N. Thompson Lane, C-5, Murfreesboro thedancersschool.com • thedancersschool@live.com

615-907-1155

Offering ballet, tap, contemporary, pointe, jazz, modern, hip-hop and Pre-K themed classes. Summer intensives begin Jun. 16. Visit our website for registration information.

Elite Dance Academy 7177 Nolensville Road, Ste. B-1 & B-2, Nolensville elitedanceandfitness.com

615-776-4202

Voted #1 studio in Williamson County 2012 and top three studio’s the past four years. Offering one week themed performing arts camps June through the first week of August for ages 3 - 4 yrs. and 5 - 10 yrs. For 3 - 4 yrs., we offer half day camps from 9:00 - 12:00 with themes such as Butterfly Ballerina, Little Mermaid, and Angelina Ballerina. For 5 – 10 yrs., camps are from 9:00 – 3:00 with themes such as Broadway Bound, Hip Hop, and Hula Hoops and Dancing Divas with a special performance at the end of each week.

Our performing arts camps include dance, music, acting, and vocal training along with arts, crafts, and games. We offer a six week summer dance class program in the afternoons and on Saturday.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway, Nashville fristcenter.org/summerartcamp

• 615-244-3340

Sculpture, drawing, animation, photography, and so much more. Our week-long, age-appropriate classes are designed to be fun and educational for kids ages 5 - 18. No art-making experience is necessary.

Mobile Music Academy

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mobilemusicacademy.com • info@mobilemusicacademy.com 615-301-8589 We bring high-quality music instruction from fun, energetic, qualified teachers to you. Lessons for piano, guitar, bass, drums, voice, band and orchestral. Summer Recording Camp!

Call for details.

Music City Youth Orchestra musiccityyo.org • info@musiccityyo.org

615-200-MYCO (6296)

2014 - 2015 Season Auditions, Aug. 16, 23 and 30. Belmont United Methodist Church, Nashville. Study and perform classical, jazz, rock, fiddle, and world music styles in a dynamic, fun atmosphere! Concert Orchestra: advanced level string musicians. Chamber Ensembles: intermediate - advanced level string musicians, piano, guitar, and woodwinds. Students in middle and high school who play violin, viola, cello, or bass are encouraged to audition. Auditions are by appointment only.

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615-777-9314

Early childhood music program for parents and children ages birth - 5 yrs. Help your young child achieve his or her full musical potential with this innovative, developmental music and movement program. Parent and child classes are playful and creative and each family receives the acclaimed CDs and song books.

Classes meet weekday and weekend mornings. Call or visit our website for current schedule and session pricing or to find out about our birthday parties and moms’ group events.

Music Together Now at Bolton Music Therapy

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musictogether.com 615-796-6162 Bolton Music Therapy is now offering Music Together®, an early childhood music program for children ages birth to five years. Our mixed-age, inclusive classes provide a rich, active music making experience. Each family receives a songbook and two recordings each semester.

Contact us to attend a free demo class! Please call for locations or visit our website.

Nashville Children’s Theatre

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25 Middleton St., Nashville nashvillechildrenstheatre.org

615-254-9103

Founded in 1931, NCT is the country’s oldest professional theater for youth and was ranked as one of the top five children’s theaters by Time magazine. NCT presents age-appropriate plays from the classics to contemporary. Saturday and Summer drama workshops are offered for children of various ages. For a complete listing of the 2014 season or for more information about drama workshops, visit our website or call the theater.

O’More College of Design

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423 Margin Street, Franklin omorecollege.edu

615-794-4254

Summer Studio at O’More takes young people to the next level of art education in digital media, design, and fine art. Take the journey with us. Experience the Summer Studio. Offering an eclectic and inspirational setting that will introduce budding artists to new media and techniques by seasoned professionals. Artists will be guided and instructed by art educators, professors and professional artists as well. After a week of serious art-making, each student will have created an array of high-quality finished art pieces to share with friends and family.

Robin Earl - Voice Lessons

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1005 Blythe Court West, Nashville robinearl.com • robin@robinearl.com

11902 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet rockzonemusic.com

Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2014

615-662-5643

Robin Earl creates a fun and friendly atmosphere for kids and teens to learn about any and all aspects of singing, from breathing and range to performance and recording skills. Students will notice a difference after just one lesson. Robin Earl teaches one-on-one and small group singing lessons. With 20 years of experience, she has taught kids and adults at all levels of ability and experience (from beginner to professional levels).

Rock Zone School Of Music

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Uptown Art 615-495-4977 615-495-4978

Summer art camps designed for kids ages 5 - 12 at both locations. Young artists can choose from painting, mosaics, jewelry-making, photography, sketching/cartooning and lots more. Morning session is 9 a.m. - 12 noon and afternoon sessions are 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Learn more and register online at our website.

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Rock Band Summer Day Camp – Designed for students ages 6 - 17. Looking for something fun and different to do this summer? Imagine a place where you show up everyday to: learn how to rock out on your instrument; play the music you love for hours; make friends with other kids who love music just like you; and write songs. At then end of the camp perform them in front of your raving fans! Camp hours are Mon. - Thurs., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Camp dates are Jun. 2 - 12, Jun. 16 - 26, Jul. 7 - 17 and Jul. 21 - 31.

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Campers ages 10 - 13 spend a week learning how to succeed in business. They’ll apply and interview for jobs, vote in elections, work as part of a business team, and earn and manage their own money. Two camps sessions are available: Jun. 23 - 27 and Jul. 7 - 11 (9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.).

Ms. Biz Young Entrepreneurs

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msbiz.net • msbiz@msbiz.net

615-243-2383

Kids have fun starting a real money-making business! Create websites, logos, business cards, and learn online media. Ms. Biz is a marketing professional and an award-winning teacher. Camps and after-school classes for grades 4 - 12. Nashville summer camps at Montgomery Bell Academy, University School, Battle Ground Academy, and more locations. Check our website for schedule.

NATURE Camp Warner Park 1137 Haley Rd. Murfreesboro 867-6900

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800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville, adventuresci.org/camps

615-862-5160

ScienceQuest Camp at the Adventure Science Center provides a wide range of science enrichment programs for youth in grades K - 9. Programs combine science, technology, engineering, and math in ways that encourage kids to actively discover and examine concepts for themselves. We inspire a life-long passion for learning and teach kids creative problem-solving skills, teamwork, persistence, and follow-through in a fun learning environment.

Bricks4Kidz

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99 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 100, Brentwood bricks4kidz.com/nashville-franklin • pslota@bricks4kidz.com

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SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMP Ages 3-5 9:00-12:00 Ages 5 ½-7 & 8-12 9:00-3:00

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We are a summer enrichment program that engages children ages 6 - 12 in outdoor play to increase creativity and problem solving skills. Campers will hike across the park, explore creeks and streams, and be immersed in environmental education at Warner Park Nature Center. Offering 6 week-long sessions in June and July. $190/week.

• Girls and Boys • Ages 2 and up • Birthday Parties • Cheerleading • Tumbling • Parents Night Out

Adult Zumba 6 Days a Week

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50 Vaughn Road, Nashville campwarnerpark.com • director@campwarnerpark.com

Fall Registration – Begins July 12th

615-988-9080

Bricks4Kidz® Lego® Summer Camps are a high-energy, fast-paced setting where kids discover, explore, invent, and create. Themes such as Robotics, Remote Control, Stop-Motion Animation, Angry Birdies, Mining and Crafting, Model Designer, and many more are being offered. See our website for list and locations.

Engineering for Kids

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Franklin, Murfreesboro, Mt. Juliet, and Nashville engineeringforkids.net/location/nashville

615-261-9937

Engineering for Kids brings science, technology, engineering and math to kids ages 4 - 14 in a fun and challenging way. Register now for summer camps in Franklin, Murfreesboro, Mt. Juliet, and Nashville.

iD Tech Camps Held at Vanderbilt idtech.com • info@idtech.com

888-709-8324

Take interests further and gain a competitive edge for school, college, and future careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)! Ages 7 - 17 create apps, video games, C++/Java programs, movies, and more at weeklong, day and overnight summer programs.

iD Tech Academies Held at Emory, UNC-Chapel Hill, and select universities nationwide idtech.com • info@idtech.com

888-709-8324

Gain a competitive edge and learn how programming, app development, robotics, game design, 3D modeling, filmmaking, or photography can become a college degree and even a rewarding career. 2-week, pre-college summer programs for ages 13 - 18: iD Programming Academy, iD Game Design & Development Academy, and iD Film Academy. Held at prestigious universities nationwide.

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SPORTS, FITNESS Better Golf Academy Kids 7175 Nolensville Road. Ste. 208, Nolensville bettergolfkidstn.blogspot.com • tninfo@bettergolfforkids.com

615-554-1982

Nolensville’s new golf academy! Led by PGA teaching professional Jim Kite, we offer summer camps and after-school classes starting at age 5. Private lessons for any age including adults. Equipment is provided.

Our indoor and outdoor facilities give you and your child the opportunity to practice year-round. Driving range to open this spring. We guarantee fun while learning the great game of golf! Visit our website for registration forms and schedule.

Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate 1911 Business Campus Drive, Murfreesboro 1820 NW Broad St., Murfreesboro bskonline.com • bushido96@aol.com

• 615-890-6755 615-893-6003

Let martial arts take your kids to new heights! Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate from age 3 - adult. Call now to find out how to get one month free with uniform.

Camp Shining Light 4922 Port Royal Road, C-2, Spring Hill shininglightgym.com • info@shininglightgym.com

931-486-0410

We offer an amazing summer camp for ages 4 - 12 yrs. Regular camp hours are from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. with extended care available from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Your child will have an amazing time on our trampolines, zip line, star castle, and blow-up mountain. They will also enjoy volleyball, crafts, and gymnastics.

David Deaton Karate Brentwood 615-377-1100 Hendersonville 615-824-9111 Mt. Juliet 615-754-6878 daviddeaton.com

The free one-month summer camp gives children these five great life skills: (1) Easy-to-learn self-defense; (2) Vital safety tips; (3) How to handle bullies; (4) What to do when parents aren’t around; (5) What to do when confronted by strangers. Only three 4-week sessions will be held in June, July and August. Classes fill quickly so register now!

E.T.C. Gymnastics 1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro 1932 Almaville Road, Smyrna etcgymnastics.com • coachken@etcgymnastics.com

615-867-6900 615-617-7644

E.T.C. Gymnastics is dedicated to bringing a new standard of excellence in gymnastics through Him. We offer classes in gymnastics for boys and girls ages 2 years and older. We also offer cheerleading and tumbling, as well as competitive teams. Call and ask about our free trial class. We also do parties, field trips and parents’ nights out. continued on page 64 ...

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Elite Martial Arts

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6940 Moores Lane, Brentwood emabrentwood.com, warriorcamp.org

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615-661-5595

Winner of the 2013 Best of Parenting Award, Elite Martial Arts regular afternoon/evening classes integrate Muay Thai kickboxing, Krav Maga, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to give kids 5 and up, teens, and adults the best self defense training. Elite’s Warrior Camp provides fun and safe ninja training at the Elite school and at Warrior Woods near Leiper’s Fork. Every kid 5 and up – teens too! – has a place in one of the day camps throughout the summer. Call today or visit our website to begin your adventure!

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Come and be a part of the most effective martial art in the world! Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is unmatched in full body functional fitness, is as mentally stimulating as chess, and is one of the fastest growing sports in the world! Come be a part of our Summer Camp 2014. Your child will learn BJJ, self-defense, conditioning, avoid bullying using “the gentle art�, and improve confidence/self-esteem. Professor will also introduce Brazilian Portuguese language and culture!

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Mpact Sports

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1647 Mallory Lane, Ste. 102, Brentwood mpactgymnastics.com

615-377-3444

Add excitement and fitness into your child’s summer with our gymnastics and martial arts day camps! We offer camps 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon. - Fri. for ages 4 - 12 years with the option for partial weeks. There is a new theme each week that will keep your kids moving, thinking, and building lasting friendships. With our small ratios, family-like, allergy-friendly environment, we are surely the best kept secret in Cool Springs.

We are dedicated to making this summer your child’s best summer ever!

Ms. Sue’s Swimming Lessons 7857 S. Lamar Road, Smyrna mssueswimming.com

615-459-5124

Swim lessons for ages 6 mos. - adult beginning May 27 and running through Aug. 29. Heated saltwater pool, convenient day and evening classes, all levels. Contact us today to register.

Ready. Set. YOGA! Serving Middle Tennessee readysetyogatn.com • info@readysetyogatn.com

931-516-9642

Our classes are total yoga fun for boys and girls of all ages. We incorporate the use of animated poses, props, music, art, games, and storytelling combined with the imagination to help stimulate their senses as well as stretch and strengthen their developing bodies. We offer Kids Yoga, Tween & Teen Yoga, Toddler Storytime, Mommy & Me Yoga, Pre/Postnatal Yoga, private and semi-private sessions, birthday/pajama parties, and family yoga. See you on your mat!

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Now registering for Summer Camp 2014. Also offering day and evening classes for children and adults.

Classes include traditional taekwondo, yoga, cardio kickboxing, Krav Maga and tumbling. Home of the area’s only structured Martial Arts After School Program.

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SuperSkills USA is a soccer training program designed to help any player between the ages of 5 and 18 master how to dribble a soccer ball. We guarantee results. We offer affordable 90 min. weekly training sessions, winter camps, summer camps, and also sponsor 1v1 tournaments.

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2444 Morris Gentry Blvd., Antioch 406 Two Mile Pike, Goodlettsville 150 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W, Smyrna wadokaratecenters.com • taylorhayden@msn.com

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For ages 3 - adult. Designed to instill self-control, self-confidence and boost self-esteem. Our classes are the product of more than 40 years of refinement and offer life skills along with karate skills. Call or email for more information or to register.

TRADITIONAL CAMPS Boy Scouts of America Day Camps mtbsa.org 615-383-9724

The BSA offers 23 Middle Tennessee day camps for boys grades 1 - 5. Non-scouts are welcome to attend. Camps are Mon. - Fri. and offer activities such as water excitement, archery and bb shooting, sports, crafts, nature products, scout skills, and other themed activities. Overnight camps available for boys ages 7 - 18.

Brentwood Academy Summer Camps 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood 615-373-0611 brentwoodacademy.com/camps • hubie_smith@brentwoodacademy.com

Brentwood Academy offers summer day camps for boys and girls grades K - 12. We offer over 25 camps in the areas of sports, fine arts, and academics. We have something to interest every child. Join us for a summer of fun!

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Camp Manitowa is a traditional sleepaway camp located on 20,000 acre Rend Lake in beautiful southern Illinois. We offer a variety of activities including water skiing, horseback riding, sports, and ziplining. We are small by design and provide the best customer service in the business.

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381 Moonlight Drive, Cloudland, GA campwoodmont.com • alyson@campwoodmont.com

423-472-6070

Camp Woodmont is a traditional, overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6 - 14. Just 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Camp Woodmont features horseback riding, high ropes/climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery and more. Open House May 18, 2 - 5 p.m. Founded on Christian principles in 1981, Camp Woodmont is the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and memories.

The Covenant School 33 Burton Hills Blvd., Nashville 615-467-2313 thecovenantschool.com/campus-life/summer-camps • tclement@thecovenantschool.com

If you’re looking for summertime fun and learning for your child, check out The Covenant School Camps Program as we Encounter Superheroes, Jump and Flip Under the Big Top, Explore the Arts, go on an Indiana Jones Adventure, and much more! Camps for boys and girls, all ages! For more information and to register, visit our website. continued on page 68 ...

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Deer Run Camps and Retreats – Day Camps 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station camps.deerrunretreat.org • registration@deerrunretreat.org

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Voted Best Day Camp by Williamson parent readers. Deeper faith. Greater adventures. Impacting campers through growth in faith, character, respect, and leadership. Voted best day camp. Day Camps (grades K - 5) and Adventure Day Camps (grades 6 - 8). Over 100 acres of wooded property with new facilities, a lake, creek, and numerous outdoor recreation options including lake activities, skits, crazy games, wiffle ball, BB guns, archery, crafts, climbing tower, creek wading, worship, fun songs, and interactive agegraded small group Bible study. Adventure camps also include 3-D archery, outdoor education and survival skills, Leap of Faith, paintball, and tree climbing with ropes and harnesses. Campers receive a camp themed t-shirt and DVD of their camp week. Discounts and monthly payments plus extended care and bus transportation options available.

Deer Run Camps and Retreats – Overnight Camps 3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station camps.deerrunretreat.org • registration@deerrunretreat.org

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Deeper faith. Greater adventures. One- and two-week camps impacting campers through growth in faith, character, respect, and leadership. Each camp week is an exciting, well-planned, outdoor summer experience that creates positive lifetime memories. Sessions: Preteens (grades 3 - 5), Middle School (grades 6 - 8), and High School (grades 9 - 12). Over 100 acres of wooded property with new facilities, a lake, creek, and numerous outdoor recreation options including horseback riding, climbing tower, paintball, archery, crazy games, lake activities, and low or high ropes. Each day includes age-appropriate small group Bible study plus a nightly speaker and worship. Campers receive a camp themed t-shirt and DVD of their camp week. Discounts and monthly payments available.

Goofballs 1113 Murfreesboro Road #360, Franklin letsgetgoofy.com

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Jun. 9 - 13 or Jun. 23 - 27, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for kids ages 6 - 10 yrs. Have a blast at Camp Gerty and Gasper!

Our Goofballs are so excited to treat your kids to a week of unforgettable fun. Exciting activities every day including playing on the play sets next door at Happy Backyards, a Wii tournament, Nerf battles, a scavenger hunt, bumper car rides, laser frenzy, bowling, obstacle course races, and even a Goofballs Olympics!

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Nestled among the hills just 60 miles east of Nashville rests an adventure programming facility that rivals almost any other place like it in the United States. We utilize challenge courses, camping, paintball, canoeing, and other outdoor pursuits to fight apathy, to prepare students to face life with strength and direction, and to challenge people to think strategically, communicate directly, and live intentionally.

Oasis Summer Camp 7533 Lords Chapel Drive, Nashville oasischurch.tv/ministries/mothers-day-out

A traditional Christian summer camp for girls located on top of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, AL. Riverview offers both one-and two-week options for girls ages 6 - 16. Activities include: horseback riding, ropes course, canoeing, swimming, gymnastics, arts and crafts, archery, golf, and more. Accredited by the American Camping Association.

Summer @ CPA – Christ Presbyterian Academy 2323 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville cpalions.org/summer • camps@cpalions.org

University School of Nashville

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2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville usn.org/summer • jkleiner@email.usn.org

615-321-8016

Make USN Summer Camps your choice for a fun, enriching experience this summer. Many of our camps are led by USN faculty members who bring their expertise and varied passions to diverse programming in sports, academics, the arts, and technology. Flexible morning and afternoon scheduling allows either whole-day or half-day experiences. After-care provided from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

The Wave at First Baptist Church Hendersonville 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Hendersonville fbchendersonville.com/wave • daycamp@fbchtn.org

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The Wave provides an exciting, safe, Christ-centered camping environment for kids grades K - 8, Mon. - Fri., 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Each week has a unique theme highlighted by action-packed events including inflatables, water games, our own Olympics, and more. Daily activities include music, community service, arts and crafts, library, and recreation.

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The summer component of the YMCA’s Fun Company out-of-school time program, Summer Adventure offers campers daily fun in a safe, supervised environment. Offering full-day excitement, campers will learn skills, develop character, and make new friends, all while engaging in physical, social, and educational activities. continued on page 68 ...

Pump It Up Bounce Camps 615-373-8340

Animal Safari Adventure, week of Jun. 2 - 5. Explore the World International, week of Jun. 9 - 12. Artful Antics, week of Jun. 16 - 19. Shipwreck Cove: Pirates vs. Princesses, week of Jun. 23 - 26. Off week of July 4. Abracadabra & Science, week of Jul. 7 - 10. Superheros & Super-heroines, week of Jul. 14 - 17.

Space is a Place, week of Jul. 21 - 24. We are Family, week of Jul. 28 - 31. Early bird discount with application and payment received by April 18.

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CPA offers over 40 camps and workshops for grades pre-K - 12 in the areas of athletics, academics, and the arts. There are camps to meet any interest and schedule! Summer @ CPA begins the week of May 26 and ends on Aug. 1, with multiple camps offered weekly.

Welcome campers! Oasis Summer Camp offers a six-week day camp for children ages 6 wks. - preschool.

We are excited to offer Happy Campers, a summer curriculum that focuses on hands-on, explorative learning and activities about all things “camping.” Join us for summer camp for your choice of one to four days/week.

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Open to rising 4th - 8th graders: science, Lego robotics, soccer, art, basketball, Chinese, outdoor skills.

Montgomery Bell Academy’s more than 100 different camps and classes allow rising kindergartners to high school boys and girls to fill their summer with activities. Sports, art, cooking, driver’s ed, leadership, study skills, Improv, Legos, and entrepreneurship are just a few of the myriad offerings. Check out our website for all information and to register.

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The Vacation Bible School listings are sponsored by Animal Tales is an educational program company that brings the live animals directly to you. Other than school assemblies, libraries and birthday parties, Animal Tales offers a special version of any of our four signature programs to churches and Christian schools. “Created Creatures” utilizes live animals to illustrate Creation as taught in Genesis. This program is great for VBS or any other church event with both teen/adult and children’s versions of the program available. Book now!

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River Oaks Community Church 615-822-4450

This year’s theme is Agency D3, based on 1 Peter 3.15. While at Agency D3, kids can put their investigative skills to work as they collect and log evidence about the life of Jesus. As special agents they will examine eyewitness reports, physical proof, and biblical accounts to uncover and defend the truth about who Jesus really is.

The Donelson Fellowship 3210 McGavock Pike, Nashville donelson.org • steve@donelson.org June 15 - 19; 6 - 8 p.m.; ages 3 - 12 yrs.

615-871-4769

Super Summer Bible School is an awesome place for kids to learn about having a biblical world view.

Our focus is on giving kids a great time with serious bible teaching. Come join us for fun drama, exciting games, yummy snacks and creative craft projects.

First Baptist Nashville 108 7th Ave. S, Nashville 615-664-6000 firstbaptistnashville.org/2014vbs • shannon.meadors@firstbaptistnashvlle.org June 9 - 13; 9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.; ages entering K - grade 6 graduates

At Agency D3, your kids will become “special agents” examining eyewitness reports, physical proof, and biblical accounts to discover the truth about who Jesus really is. Through bible study, crafts, music, games, and snacks, your kids will get to discover, decide, and defend the facts as the ultimate spy kids.

VBS is always free. Invite your friends to get in on the action. Register on our website.

113 8th Ave. S, Nashville 615-256-7580 first-lutheran-nashville.org • youthdirector@first-lutheran-nashville.org July 14 - 18; 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon; ages 3 - 10 yrs.

First Lutheran Church invites all children to step right up at Workshop of Wonders: Imagine and Build with God Vacation Bible School. Explore and experience God’s welcoming love at VBS! The adventures include interactive bible fun and great music, super science, cool crafts, hands-on mission work, global games, and more.

Harpeth Hills Church of Christ 615-373-0601

Harpeth Hills is excited to present our summer VBS, Esther, Such a Time as This. This is a center-based, multi-sensory event. Stories, songs, games and a variety of hands-on activities will provide an evening of fun and learning for all children. Registration opens May 11 online at our website.

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Mega Sports Camp. Free Sports Camp with quality sports instruction from collegiate experienced coaches! Healthy snacks and t-shirt provided for each camper.

Every night there will be a high energy rally with music! The camp is for children finishing K - grade 5 Spring of 2014. Sign up on our website.

Trinity United Methodist Church 2303 Jones Blvd., Murfreesboro trinityumcmurfreesboro.org • trinitychild@comcast.net June 23 - 27, 6 - 8 p.m.; ages 3 yrs - entering grade 6

615-896-0413

Join Trinity United Methodist Church of Murfreesboro for our 2014 VBS, “Problem Solvers!” - a mysterycentered trip through the Gospels in search of miracles and clues to uncover the true identity of Jesus of Nazareth. Children age 3 - entering 6th grade welcome for this adventure of puzzles, discovery, and faith!

Tusculum Hills Baptist Church 4930 Nolensville Pike, Nashville thbc.com • kim@thbc.com June 23 - 27; 9 a.m. - 12 noon; ages 3 yrs. - grade 6

615-831-5627

Join Agency D3 for a week of fun as we uncover and defend the truth about who Jesus really is! Trace it back to the facts! The evidence is clear and the proof is all right here. We will do bible study, crafts, games and snacks. We would love to have you join us.

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First Evangelical Lutheran Church

1949 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood harpethhills.org/vbs • lacyj@harpethhills.org June 8 - 11; 7 - 9 p.m.; ages 4 yrs. - grade 6

3300 Siegel Road, Murfreesboro therocc.com • info@therocc.com June 23 - 25; 6 - 9 p.m.; ages finishing K - grade 5

2100 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville woodmontbaptist.com • shannons@woodmontbaptist.com June 22 - 27

615-297-5303

Living Inside Out - Woodmont Baptist Family VBS coming June 22-27. Parents and children experiencing VBS together. We will be living our faith from the Inside Out. Sunday - Tuesday, families will gather at Woodmont for dinner at 5:45, then have a time of Worship, Bible Study and games. Wednesday - Friday, families will gather at Woodmont for dinner at 5:45 then head out for an optional Mission project. We will be partnering with The Next Door to bring VBS to their children.

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Chadderbox New shows coming to TPAC and Nashville Children’s Theatre, plus movies with the Nashville Symphony.

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Train rides depart at 1 and 4 p.m. All ages. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow Street, Nashville; $15 - $65; 244-9001 or tcry.org.

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Join resident naturalists to learn all about bird watching and falconry that includes a demonstration with a red-tailed hawk.

All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or explorethedc. org.

Music City Sports Festival

This sports-centric day features speakers and hands-on activities for all ages covering sports including baseball, martial arts, basketball, archery, fishing, hunting, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, ping pong, football, running, billiards and more. All ages. Music City Center, 201 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $5 ages 6 and

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Enjoy an old-school baseball game when the Dry Town Boys challenge Phoenix of East Nashville. All ages. Bicentennial Capital Mall, 600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville; 2:30 p.m.; tennesseevintagebaseball. com.

Wade Shows Summer Carnival

Enjoy carnival rides, games, food and more. All ages.

RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 12 p.m.

- 12 a.m.; armbands are $16 in advance, $20 at the gate; 734-266-1668 or wadeshows. com.

Mon 2 Knee-High Naturalist: Life in the Pond?

Wade in and explore the ponds and learn about what lives in them. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent.

Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road S., Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 per child/adult couple in advance, $15 at the gate; 3704672 or owlshill.org.

Rock Hop

Find your beat in this rhythm and music class. Ages 2 - 4 with parent. The Wilderness Station,

697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.; $3; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Sounds Baseball

Root for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Iowa Cubs. All ages. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, gameday is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.

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older, free ages 5 and younger; musiccitysportsfestival.com.

Robots + Us This temporary exhibit — open through Sunday, Sept. 14 — allows kids to take a playful look at how biology and engineering are coming together to close the gap between reality and our robot dreams. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

Sounds Baseball

Root for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Iowa Cubs. All ages. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 2:05 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.

FREE Vintage Baseball

Enjoy old-school baseball when the Nashville Maroons challenge the Franklin Farriers. All ages. Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Cir., Franklin; 12 p.m.; tennesseevintagebaseball. com.

FREE Vintage Baseball

Enjoy an old-time baseball game when the Stewarts Creek Scouts take on the Oak Hill Travelers.

All ages. Bicentennial Capital Mall, 600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville; 12 p.m.; tennesseevintagebaseball.com.

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chool’s out, but your local library wants to keep kids reading during the 2014 Summer Reading Program in June and July. Readers can set goals and earn prizes for reaching them.

This year’s theme is science based: “Fizz, Boom, Read.” Area libraries host events ranging from storytimes and craft workshops to puppet shows and guest appearances by local children’s entertainers, including Rachel Sumner (pictured), magicians Bruce Amato and Terry Hedges, and more.

Participation in the program is free. For all the events, including those requiring advance registration, visit one of the websites below: Davidson County library.nashville.org Rutherford County La Vergne • lavergne.org Linebaugh, MGL, Smyrna, Eagleville • linebaugh.org Sumner County Gallatin • gallatinlibrary.org Hendersonville • hendersonvillepubliclibrary.org Williamson County Bethesda, College Grove, Fairview, Franklin, Leiper’s Fork, Nolensville lib.williamsontn.org/library Brentwood • brentwood-tn.org/library Spring Hill • springhilllibrary.org Wilson County Lebanon • lebanonlibrary.net Mt. Juliet • mtjulietlibrary.net

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Enjoy carnival rides, games, food and more. All ages.

RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 5 - 10 p.m.; armbands are $16 in advance, $20 at the gate; 734266-1668 or wadeshows.com.

Tue 3 Knee-High Naturalist: Life in the Pond?

Wade in and explore the ponds and learn about what lives in them. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent.

Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road S., Brentwood; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; $10 per child/adult couple in advance, $15 at the gate; 3704672 or owlshill.org.

Outdoor Adventures Play Group

Join Miss Trina at the playground for a variety of outdoor games and activities. Ages 2 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 - 9:45 a.m.; $3; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Sounds Baseball

Root for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Iowa Cubs. All ages. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 12:05 p.m.; advance tickets:

$12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.

Wade Shows Summer Carnival

Enjoy carnival rides, games, food and more. All ages.

RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 5 - 10 p.m.; armbands are $16 in advance, $20 at the gate; 734266-1668 or wadeshows.com.

Wed 4 2014 CMT Music Awards

Actress Kristen Bell hosts this 13th annual awards show that is voted on by country music fans. Performers include Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $55 - $125; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.

FREE Arts in the Park

Have fun playing and creating art outside. All ages. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Growing Healthy Habits

Garner nutrition education

through gardening. Ages 8 14. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4 - 5 p.m.; $3; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

FREE Magic & Movement Kids Show

Have fun with a magic show by Terry Hedges, then participate in field day activities and water fun. Ages 3 - 10. Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.; 550-6947 or franklintn.gov/ parks.

Wade Shows Summer Carnival

Enjoy carnival rides, games, food and more. All ages.

RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 5 - 10 p.m.; armbands are $16 in advance, $20 at the gate; 734266-1668 or wadeshows.com.

Thu 5 Family Night Out

Enjoy the music of the Fab Four by the WannaBeatles. All ages.

Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $14 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Movies at the Library

Get out of the heat and enjoy

murfreesboro’s movies under the stars june 2 - july 26 Your family can enjoy five nights of free family films for the next two months courtesy of Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, and obtain the list of movies at the parks’ facilities or at facebook. com/murfreesboroparksandrec. Movie locations are: • • • • •

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Wade Shows Summer Carnival

Mondays: Cason Lane Trailhead, 1100 Cason Trail Tuesdays: Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St. Thursdays: Siegel Neighborhood Park, 515 Cherry Lane Fridays: Mitchell Neilson Primary, 1303 Jones Blvd.

Saturdays: Hobgood Elementary School, 307 S. Baird Lane

Movies begin at 8:30 p.m. For more info, call 890-5333 of visit murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Happy Birthday, Owl’s Hill!

Saturday, June 7 Here’s something you can give a hoot about: Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary celebrates its 25th anniversary on Saturday, June 7, and the community is welcome to attend the free celebration that includes owl programs, a falconry demonstration, offerings from local artists and more. The event takes place from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and advance registration is required. Located at 545 Beech Creek Road in Brentwood, call 370-4672 or visit owlshill.org.

a family-friendly flick. All ages.

Gallatin Public Library, 123 East Main St., Gallatin; 10:30 a.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.

FREE Movies in the Park

Enjoy food, games and giveaways before an outdoor screening of Fever Pitch. Movie starts at sundown. All ages. Elmington Park, 3531 West End Ave., Nashville; 5 p.m.; 862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks.

FREE Summer Movie Matinee for Kids

Enjoy a screening of Wall-e.

Ages 5 and older. Brentwood Country Club, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; 371-0090, ext. 8290, or brentwood-tn.org/library.

Wade Shows Summer Carnival

Enjoy carnival rides, games, food and more. All ages.

RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 5 - 10 p.m.; armbands are $16 in advance, $20 at the gate; 734266-1668 or wadeshows.com.

Yum East

Sample food and drink from 30 different East Nashville restaurants. Event admission includes food and drink samples, a souvenir pint glass, open bar with craft beer and wine, and live musical entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Fannie Battle Day Home for Children. Adults only.

Pavilion East, 1006 Fatherland St., Nashville; 6 - 9 p.m.; $45; yumeast.com.

FREE Tennessee 4-H Regional Horse Show

Enjoy a day of equestrian events. All ages. Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 8 a.m.; 494-8961 or mtsu. edu/tmc. (please turn the page)

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Dairy Days

FREE 14th Annual Children’s Picnic

Kids can learn about dairy products and participate in goat milking (10 - 11 a.m. and 4 - 5 p.m.) and butter churning (12 - 1 p.m. and 2 - 3 p.m.). All ages.

Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $10 ages 2 and older; 274-3786 or luckyladdfarms.com.

FREE Family Movie Night

Bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie (coolers are not allowed; concessions are available). All ages. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com.

FREE Movie in the Park Bring a blanket or chairs and snacks for an outdoor screening of Frozen. Bring bubbles to help make it “snow.” All ages.

Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 550-6947 or franklintn.gov/ parks.

FREE Special Needs Kids Fishing Rodeo

Children with physical or mental challenges can bring poles and tackles (bait is provided) to enjoy an afternoon of angling action.

Memorial Park, 149 East Main St., Hendersonville; 5 - 7 p.m.; 822-3898 or hendersonvilleparks.org.

FREE Tennessee 4-H Regional Horse Show

Enjoy a day of equestrian events. All ages. Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304 West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 8 a.m.; 494-8961 or mtsu. edu/tmc.

Wade Shows Summer Carnival

Enjoy carnival rides, games, food and more. All ages.

RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 5 - 10 p.m.; armbands are $16 in advance, $20 at the gate; 734266-1668 or wadeshows.com.

Friends of Warner Parks hosts this annual event where families can bring a picnic lunch (or purchase one on site) and enjoy a day filled with live music, arts and crafts, nature-related activities, puppet shows, demonstrations, hikes, scavenger hunts and more. Warner Park Nature Center, 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; friendsofwarnerparks.com.

39th Annual Town & Country Tour of Homes The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County hosts this event featuring tours of different properties in Franklin that each tell a part of the city’s Civil War History. Reenactors will bring history to life with firstperson presentations. All ages.

Various Locations, Franklin; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $30 in advance, $35 day of tour; 591-8500, ext. 18, or historicfranklin.com.

FREE Battlefield Bicycle Tour

Bring your bike for a 90-minute guided bicycle tour of the battlefield. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 893-9501 or nps. gov/stri.

FREE Big Band Dance

Take a dance lesson, then cut a rug with musicians playing genuine big band era music.

All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 8628400 or nashville.gov/parks.

FREE Bledsoe Creek State Park Fishing Rodeo

Ages 14 and younger can cast a line and enjoy a morning of complimentary fishing. Bledsoe Creek State Park, 400 Zieglers Fort Road, Gallatin; 7:30 - 10 a.m.; 347-3639 or friendsofbledsoe.com.

FREE Brentwood Firefighter & Engine Visit

Children can learn what firefighters do and get to climb in the

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Cheekwood’s new exhibit, David Rogers’ Big Bugs, is now open through Sunday, Aug. 31. It features 10 giant insect sculptures, and there are interactive pieces for kids to climb and explore. Cheekwood is open Tue - Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; it stays open until 10 p.m. on Fri. Admission is $14 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17. Visit cheekwood.org. cab of the fire truck. Ages 4 and older. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 371-0090, ext.

8290, or brentwood-tn.org/ library.

FREE Coopertown Barrel Festival

Families can enjoy a day of live music, exhibits, wooden barrel races, tractor showings, corn hole and checkers tournaments, children’s activities and more.

Downtown Coopertown, Old Coopertown Road; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 382-4470 or coopertowntn.org.

older; 274-3786 or luckyladdfarms.com.

Dairy Days

Enjoy a day of samples, giveaways, games, prizes, contests, artisans and crafters, live music, a children’s area and more. All ages. Lenox Village Pavilion Area, Lenox Village Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; lenoxvillagearea.com.

Kids can learn about dairy products and participate in goat milking (10 - 11 a.m. and 4 - 5 p.m.) and butter churning (12 - 1 p.m. and 2 - 3 p.m.). All ages.

Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $10 ages 2 and

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Family Farm Day

This farm-to-table experience for the whole family features local food, educational activities, crafts, live music and more. Proceeds support Growing Healthy Kids, a program that increases access to healthy food in public schools. All ages. Buffalo Valley Farms, 7554 Buffalo Road, Nashville; 3 - 7 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 children, $50 family four pack; eventbee.com/v/ familyfarmday.

FREE Kids Fishing Rodeo

Ages 14 and younger can bring poles and tackles (bait is provided) to enjoy a morning of angling action. Memorial Park, 149 E. Main St., Hendersonville; 6 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 8223898 or hendersonvilleparks. org.

FREE Saturday Morning Stories at the Museum

Ages 10 and younger can listen to a historical story then participate in a related craft. Ages 10 and younger. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 10:30 a.m.; 4592341 or samdavishome.org.

Secret Garden Tour

Explore private gardens in Murfreesboro in this annual event supporting the Discovery Center.

All ages. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $10; 890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

FREE Shakespeare Allowed

Participate in (or just listen to) a full reading of Coriolanus. All ages. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 12 3 p.m.; nashvilleshakes.org.

FREE Tennessee 4-H Regional Horse Show

Enjoy a day of equestrian events. All ages. Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 8 a.m.; 494-8961 or mtsu. edu/tmc.

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Children can see demonstrations of frontier life during Pioneer Pals at Historic Mansker’s Station on Tuesday, June 10. food and more. All ages.

RiverGate Mall, 1000 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; 12 p.m.

- 12 a.m.; armbands are $16 in advance, $20 at the gate; 734-266-1668 or wadeshows. com.

Walk for Children with Apraxia of Speech

Garner pledges and participate in this walk benefiting CASANA, a national nonprofit whose goal is to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia so that each child is afforded his best opportunity to develop speech and communication. All ages. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 9 a.m.; $25 adults, $12 children; secure.apraxiakids.org/nashvillewalk.

Sun 8 39th Annual Town & Country Tour of Homes The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County hosts this event featuring tours of different properties in Franklin

that each tell a part of the city’s Civil War History. Reenactors will bring history to life with firstperson presentations. All ages.

Various Locations, Franklin; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $30 in advance, $35 day of tour; 591-8500, ext. 18, or historicfranklin.com.

Purity Miss Martha’s Ice Cream Crankin’

All ages can enjoy an afternoon socializing and chilling with hundreds of gallons of homemade ice cream in dozens of flavors.

Proceeds benefit the Martha O’Bryan Center, a family resource center serving families living in poverty. First Presbyterian Church, 4815 Franklin Pike, Nashville; 3 - 5 p.m.; $10 adults/$8 children in advance, $13 adults/$10 children at the gate, free ages 2 and younger; 254-1797 or marthaobryan. org.

Mon 9 Rock Hop

Find your beat in this rhythm and music class. Ages 2 - 4 with

parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.; $3; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Reno Aces. All ages. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.

Portland Public Library, 301 Portland Blvd., Portland; 10 a.m.; 323-7158 or facebook. com/lllofportland.

Outdoor Adventures Play Group

Join Miss Trina at the playground for a variety of outdoor games and activities. Ages 2 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 - 9:45 a.m.; $3; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

FREE Pioneer Pals

Tue 10 FREE Family Night Out

Enjoy a night of games, live music and a family-friendly movie.

All ages. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE La Leche League of Portland

New and expectant moms interested in breastfeeding can get information and support.

Explore life on the frontier and play outdoors in the fort, go on a scavenger hunt, see a blacksmith working in his shop and dress up like children from the 1780s. Ages 3 - 5.

Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 10 - 11 a.m.; 851-2231 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Reno Aces. All ages. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; advance tickets:

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concessions are available). All ages. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com.

Full Moon Pickin’ Party

All ages can enjoy an evening of bluegrass music under the light of the full moon. Warner Parks Equestrian Center, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 7 - 11 p.m.; $20 adults, $10 ages 7 - 15, free ages 6 and younger, $5 pickers with an approved bluegrass instrument.; 370-8053 or friendsofwarnerparks.com.

FREE Fun Fridays: Touch a Truck

Explore a variety of service vehicles like police cruisers, fire trucks, dump trucks, cranes and more. All ages. Moss-Wright Park, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 851-2231 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.

Kids can have fun exploring a variety of service vehicles during the Touch a Truck event at Moss-Wright Park in Goodlettsville on Friday, June 13. $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.

893-7439 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

What’s Up Night Hike

Chirp, chirp! Get outdoors, bring your binoculars and search for summer migrants and resident birds of Tennessee. Ages 6 and older. Overall Street Trailhead in Old Fort Park, 410 Overall St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Discover the forest under the night sky and learn about frogs. All ages. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 7:30 p.m.; $3 per person/$10 per family; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Wed 11 FREE Arts in the Park

Have fun playing and creating art outside. All ages. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Growing Healthy Habits

Garner nutrition education through gardening. Ages 8 14. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4 - 5 p.m.; $3;

FREE Murfreesboro Bird Club Hike

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Reno Aces. All ages. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.

Mountain Musical. All ages.

Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $14 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Movies at the Library

Get out of the heat and enjoy a family-friendly flick. All ages.

Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 10:30 a.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.

FREE Movies in the Park

Enjoy food, games and giveaways before an outdoor screening of Despicable Me 2. Movie starts at sundown. All ages. Elmington Park, 3531 West End Ave., Nashville; 5 p.m.; 862-8400 or nashville. gov/parks.

FREE Nature Play Day

Thu 12 Family Night Out

Enjoy a sneak peek of Nashville Children’s Theatre’s production of Jack’s Tale: A Mythic

Help build your child’s interest in learning to play with objects found in nature. Build a fort, play in the water, climb, crawl and get dirty (kids will get muddy and wet). Ages 1 and older. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfrees-

boro; 10 a.m.; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Reno Aces. All ages. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.

Fri 13 An Artisan Affair

This event benefiting cancer charities features live music, a silent auction (Saturday at noon), food, shopping and more. All ages. The Tree of Life, 225 Peebles Drive, Smyrna; 11 a.m.

- 7 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 11 and younger; anartisanaffair.org.

FREE Just Me & My Dad

Kids can celebrate their dads and have fun exploring the museum together. All ages.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 - 7 p.m.; 8902300 or explorethedc.org.

FREE La Leche League of Hermitage/Wilson County

Find breastfeeding support and resources. Donelson Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2914 Old Lebanon Road, Nashville; 10 a.m.; 447-5182 or llleus. org/state/tennessee.html.

FREE Movies at the Schermerhorn

See The Wizard of Oz while the Nashville Symphony plays the score live. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $39 - $75; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

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Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Tacoma Rainiers. Fireworks follow the game. All ages. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds. com.

FREE Tri Hunter Classic

Enjoy a day of various equestrian events. All ages. Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 494-8961 or mtsu. edu/tmc.

Wet Water Day

Beat the heat by playing on inflatable water slides set up outdoors. All ages. Hoppity Hop Inflatables, 143 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; $8 ages 4 and older, $6 ages 1 - 3; 2658020 or hoppityhopinflatables. com.

Sat 14 An Artisan Affair

This event benefiting cancer charities features live music, a silent auction (Saturday at noon), food, shopping and more. All ages. The Tree of Life, 225 Peebles Drive, Smyrna; 9 a.m.

- 4 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 11 and younger; anartisanaffair.org.

FREE Battlefield Bicycle Tour

Bring your bike for a 90-minute guided bicycle tour of the battlefield. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 North Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.

FREE Big Band Dance

Take a dance lesson, then cut a rug with musicians playing genuine big band era music.

All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 8628400 or nashville.gov/parks.

Exhibit Opening

Andy Warhol’s Flowers is an exhibit of the artist’s silkscreen paintings of flowers that traces

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Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; $14 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

Father’s Day Celebration

Kids can celebrate their dads by visiting the Activity Center from 12 - 5 p.m. to make him a key chain and card. All ages. Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $10 ages 2 and older; 274-3786 or luckyladdfarms. com.

FREE Flag Day Celebration

The Honor Guard from Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue raises a new American flag and delivers a tribute to what it means to citizens. All ages. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11 a.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

FREE Frozen Character Visit

Kids can have fun meeting Elsa and Anna from Frozen, sing songs and snap pics. All ages.

Learning Express Toys, 420 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin; 11 a.m.; 771-3434 or learningexpress.com.

FREE Kennesaw Connections

Watch artillery demonstrations as a ranger tells the story of soldiers and units that played key roles in both the Battle of Stones River and the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; 893-9501 or nps. gov/stri.

FREE Second Saturday at Fiddler’s Grove

Families can travel back in time and learn how people communicated in the olden days by touring a print shop, telephone museum and radio building, then enjoy live music in the evening.

All ages. Fiddler’s Grove, 945 East Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon;

Meet Elsa from Frozen on Saturday, June 14 at Learning Express Toys in Franklin.

Anna will be there, too.

4 - 9 p.m.; 443-2626 or fiddlersgrove.org.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Tacoma Rainiers. The first 2,000 fans get a Sounds T-shirt, and fireworks follow the game. All ages.

Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

Spring Hill Pay it Forward Community Festival

Enjoy a day of family fun with live music, outdoor games, children’s activities , food and drinks. All ages. Tennessee Children’s Home, 804 Branham Hughes Blvd., Spring Hill; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; admission is a non-perishable food donation; 931-451-7926 or springhillpayitforwardfestival.com.

Taste of Country USA

Families can experience up-andcoming music acts from across the mid-state, sample southernstyle food, enjoy children’s activities and more. Courthouse Square, Springfield; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $10; tasteofcountryusa. com.

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See the U.S. Navy Blue Angels during The Great Tennessee Air Show at the Smyrna Airport June 14 - 15.

The Great Tennessee Air Show

Families can enjoy an array of aerobatic acts by planes, view military and civilian aircraft on display and have fun in the Kid Zone. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels precision flight demonstration team headlines the show.

All ages. Smyrna Airport, 278 Doug Warpoole Road, Smyrna; 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; general admission in advance is $20 adults, $8 ages 4 - 12; tickets at the gate are $25 adults, $10 ages 4 - 12; premium box seats are $30; greattennesseeairshow.com.

FREE Tri Hunter Classic

Enjoy a day of various equestrian events. All ages. Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 494-8961 or mtsu. edu/tmc.

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Sun 15 FREE Artful Tales: The Frog Who Wanted to Sing

Listen and play along as an art-related story comes to life.

Today’s story is about an African bullfrog that uses music and rhythm to find his heart’s desire.

Then, head the the art studio to make an artwork that relates to the story. All ages. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 2 - 3 p.m.; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org.

FREE Kennesaw Connections

See artillery demonstrations as a ranger tells the story of soldiers and units that played key roles in the Battle of Stones River and the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.

All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; 893-9501 or nps.gov/stri.

Sounds Baseball

Root for the Nashville Sounds when they take on the Tacoma Rainiers. All ages. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 2:05 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

The Great Tennessee Air Show

Families can enjoy an array of aerobatic acts by planes, view military and civilian aircraft on display and have fun in the Kid Zone. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels precision flight demonstration team headlines the show.

All ages. Smyrna Airport, 278 Doug Warpoole Road, Smyrna; 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; general admission in advance is $20 adults, $8 ages 4 - 12; tickets at the gate are $25 adults, $10 ages 4 - 12; premium box seats are $30; greattennesseeairshow.com.

FREE Tri Hunter Classic

Enjoy a day of various equestrian events. All ages. Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 494-8961 or mtsu. edu/tmc.

Mon 16 Rock Hop

Find your beat in this rhythm and music class. Ages 2 - 4 with parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.; $3; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Sounds Baseball

Root for the Nashville Sounds when they take on the Tacoma Rainiers. All ages. Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut Street, Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3

more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

Tue 17 Outdoor Adventures Play Group

Join Miss Trina at the playground for a variety of outdoor games and activities. Ages 2 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 - 9:45 a.m.; $3; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Wed 18 FREE Arts in the Park

Have fun playing and creating art outside. All ages. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 867-7244 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

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FREE Big Band Dance

Take a dance lesson, then cut a rug with musicians playing genuine big band era music.

All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 8628400 or nashville.gov/parks.

Citizen Science

Join a naturalist and learn about the summer solstice and other signs of the season. All ages.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or explorethedc.org.

DelMonaco Winery Excursion Train

Take a bite of the world’s largest Moon Pie during the annual RC and Moon Pie Festival in Bell Buckle on Saturday, June 21.

FREE Brentwood Firefighter & Engine Visit

Children can learn what firefighters do and get to climb in the cab of the fire truck. Ages 4 and older. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; 371-0090 ext. 8290 or brentwood-tn.org/library.

Growing Healthy Habits

Garner nutrition education through gardening. Ages 8 14. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.; $3; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE La Leche League of Portland

New and expectant moms interested in breastfeeding can get information and support.

Portland Public Library, 301 Portland Blvd., Portland; 6:30 p.m.; 323-7158 or facebook. com/lllofportland.

Thu 19 Family Night Out

The Nashville Public Library’s Puppet Truck presents Hansel & Gretel. All ages. Cheek, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville;

6:30 p.m.; $14 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Movies at the Library

Get out of the heat and enjoy a family-friendly flick. All ages.

Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 10:30 a.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.

FREE Movies in the Park

Enjoy food, games and giveaways before an outdoor screening of Anchorman. Movie starts at sundown. All ages. Elmington Park, 3531 West End Ave., Nashville; 5 p.m.; 862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks.

FREE Splash Out!

All ages can enjoy water fun under the spray from the Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department. Richard Siegel Community Park, 515 Cherry Lane Drive, Murfreesboro; 1:30 - 3 p.m.; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Fri 20 FREE Family Movie Night

Bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie (coolers are not allowed; concessions are available). All ages. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com.

Movies at the Schermerhorn

Watch a screening of Singin’ in the Rain while the Nashville Symphony performs the score live. All ages. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $39 - $75; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

Sat 21 FREE Battlefield Bicycle Tour

Bring your bike for a 90-minute guided bicycle tour of the battlefield. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 893-9501 or nps. gov/stri.

During this parents’ day out trip, enjoy riding the rails to Baxter, Tenn., where you’ll get to participate in a wine tasting.

Adults only. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8:30 a.m.; $60 $125; 244-9001 or tcry.org.

FREE Movie in the Park Enjoy an outdoor screening of Frozen. Anna and Elsa will be available for photo ops prior to the movie. All ages. MossWright Park, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 8 p.m.; 851-2231 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.

Ranch Rodeo

Families can bring lawn chairs to enjoy watching cowboys, cowgirls and youth participating in rodeo activities. The public can participate in activities like sack races, wheelbarrow races, horseback riding, apple bobbing, mechanical bull rides, stick pony barrel races and more.

Tap Root Farm, 4104 Clovercroft Road, Franklin; 4 p.m.; $5 ages 4 and older; 594-3210 or taprootfarm.com.

FREE RC and Moon Pie Festival

Celebrate two of the South’s greatest traditions — RC Cola and Moon Pies — during this family-friendly festival that includes live music, food and games. Sample the world’s biggest Moon Pie, participate in the RC Dash and compete in the Moon Pie toss and watermelon seed-spitting contest. Arts and crafts booths are on display.

Downtown Bell Buckle, Bell Buckle; 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 931389-9663 or bellbucklechamber.com.

Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing

Your favorite Sesame Street characters present an all-singing, all-dancing musical montage. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; $21.35 $66.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.

Splat!

Explore the science of what happens when something goes “splat.” From non-Newtonian fluid to paintballs to fruit, have fun launching, dropping and squishing. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

FREE Summer Movie Matinee for Kids

Watch a screening of Super Buddies. Ages 5 and older.

Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 - 3 p.m.; 371-0090 ext. 8290 or brentwood-tn.org/library.

Taste of Music City

This benefit for The District allows visitors to sample food from the area’s best eateries along with samplings from local breweries and wineries.

Adults only. Public Square Park, Third Avenue and Union Street, Nashville; 5 - 9 p.m.; $50 in advance, $60 day of event; tasteofmusiccity.com.

Sun 22 Sesame Street Live: Can’t Stop Singing

Your favorite Sesame Street characters present an all-singing, all-dancing musical montage. All ages. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; $21.35 $66.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.

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1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $39 - $75; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

FREE Scholastic Chess Club

Nashville Chess Center Coach Jim Lech will teach beginning fundamentals as well as advance strategies for playing chess (boards provided).

Ages 7 and older. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; 371-0090 or brentwood-tn. org/library.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. All ages.

Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

Wet Water Day

Sesame Street Live comes to Bridgestone Arena June 21 - 22.

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Growing Healthy Habits

Find breastfeeding support and resources. Hendersonville Public Library, 140 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville; 10:15 a.m.; 447-5182, hendersonvillelll@ gmail.com or llleus.org/state/ tennessee.html.

Rock Hop

Find your beat in this rhythm and music class. Ages 2 - 4 with parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.; $3; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Tue 24 Outdoor Adventures Play Group

Join Miss Trina at the playground for a variety of outdoor games and activities. Ages 2 - 5. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 9 - 9:45 a.m.; $3; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Garner nutrition education through gardening. Ages 8 14. Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 4 - 5 p.m.; $3; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

Thu 26 Family Night Out

Enjoy the family-friendly music of Coal Train Railroad. All ages.

Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 6:30 p.m.; $14 adults, $7 ages 3 - 17; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.

FREE Movies at the Library

Get out of the heat and enjoy a family-friendly flick. All ages.

Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 10:30 a.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.

FREE Movies in the Park

Enjoy food, games and giveaways before an outdoor screening of Frozen. Movie starts at sundown. All ages. Elmington Park, 3531 West End Ave., Nashville; 5 p.m.; 862-8400 or nashville.gov/parks.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. All ages.

Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Family Movie Night

Bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy a family-friendly outdoor movie (coolers are not allowed; concessions are available). All ages. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com.

FREE Fun Fridays: Party in the Park

Take in a magic show, balloons and cool treats. All ages. MossWright Park, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 851-2231 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.

FREE Movie in the Park

Fri 27 FREE Animal Encounter Staff from Walden’s Puddle will visit and bring a few animal friends. All ages. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 10:30 a.m.; 452-1722 or gallatinlibrary.org.

Bring a lawn blanket or chairs for an outdoor screening of Despicable Me 2. All ages.

Pinkerton Park, 405 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin; 8 p.m.; 550-6947 or franklintn.gov/ parks.

Movies at the Schermerhorn

Watch a screening of Fantasia while the Nashville Symphony performs the score live. All ages.

Schermerhorn Symphony Center,

Beat the heat by playing on inflatable water slides set up outdoors. All ages. Hoppity Hop Inflatables, 143 New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; $8 ages 4 and older, $6 ages 1 - 3; 2658020 or hoppityhopinflatables. com.

Zoovie Night

Enjoy games and activities followed by an outdoor screening of Epic. All ages. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 6 p.m.; free with zoo admission ($15 adults, $10 ages 2 - 12) or $6 after 6 p.m.; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.

Sat 28 FREE Battlefield Bicycle Tour

Bring your bike for a 90-minute guided bicycle tour of the battlefield. All ages. Stones River National Battlefield, 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; 893-9501 or nps. gov/stri.

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FREE Big Band Dance

Take a dance lesson, then cut a rug with musicians playing genuine big band era music.

All ages. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 7 - 10 p.m.; 8628400 or nashville.gov/parks.

FREE Boat Day with SRWA

All ages can try out different types of canoes and kayaks with help from volunteers from the Stones River Watershed Association. Learn boating techniques, paddling strokes and boat safety. Equipment and life jackets are provided. Manson Pike Trailhead, 1208 Searcy St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.

FREE Lego Play Time

Ages 3 and older can get creative and have fun building with Legos. Gallatin Public Library, 123 East Main Street, Gallatin; 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 4521722 or gallatinlibrary.org.

POW!

Learn how science goes “POW!” through “explosive” chemistry demos and the physics behind combat sports. Plus, learn about explosions versus implosions. All ages. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12; 862-5160 or adventuresci.org.

Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. All ages.

Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Superhero Day

Kids of all ages can don their favorite superhero costumes and enjoy free comic books, food, games, face painting, prizes and more. The Academy of Indian Lake Village, 151 Saundersville Road, Hendersonville; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 824-1159 or academychilddevelopment.com.

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See Disney’s Fantasia on the big screen at the Schermerhorn on Friday, June 27. The Nashville Symphony plays the score live!

Sun 29 Sounds Baseball

Cheer for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the New Orleans Zephyrs. All ages.

Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 6:35 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

FREE Vintage Baseball

Enjoy an old-time baseball game when the Oak Hill Travelers challenge the Nashville Maroons. All ages Bicentennial Capitol Mall, 600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville; 12 p.m.; tennesseevintagebaseball.com.

FREE Vintage Baseball

The Highland Rim Distillers challenge the Franklin Farriers. All ages. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 12 p.m.; tennesseevintagebaseball. com.

FREE Vintage Baseball

Enjoy an old-time baseball game when the Stewarts Creek Scouts challenge Phoenix of East Nashville. All ages. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 2:30 p.m.; tennesseevintagebaseball.com.

Mon 30 Rock Hop

Find your beat in this rhythm and music class. Ages 2 - 4 with parent. The Wilderness Station, 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.; $3; 217-3017.

Sounds Baseball

Root for the Nashville Sounds when they challenge the Memphis Redbirds. All ages.

Greer Stadium, 534 Chestnut St., Nashville; 7:05 p.m.; advance tickets: $12 reserved, $8 general admission, game day is $3 more; 690-4487 or nashvillesounds.com.

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Carnival of the Animals

Sunday, June 1; All ages Nashville Ballet presents this ballet for children about a lion who cannot understand why everyone isn’t exactly like him, but eventually learns that everyone is unique. All children who come dressed up as their favorite animal will receive a Nashville Ballet keepsake, and doors open an hour before the performance so kids can participate in craft activities. All ages. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; $12 - $18; 297-2966 or the martin center for nashville ballet.

FREE Irish Step Dancers Tuesday, June 24; Ages 6 and older The Southern Academy of Irish Dance performs both traditional and contemporary fare, and guests can learn a few steps along the way. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 p.m.; 371-0090 ext. 8290 or brentwood-tn.org/ library.

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Thursday, June 5; All ages Enjoy an evening of live music.

All ages. The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6:30 - 9 p.m.; streetsofindianlake.com.

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June 1 and 8; All ages Families can enjoy live music by local players. Fannie Mae Dees Park, 2400 Blakemore Ave., Nashville; 4 - 6:30 p.m.; 9757855 or nashville.gov/parks.

Franki Valli & The Four Seasons Sunday, June 15; All ages Enjoy a night of great music from the ‘60s. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $77 - $97; 8893060 or ryman.com.

FREE Friday Night Live Friday, June 6; All ages Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a night of live music on the square! All ages. Public Square, Murfreesboro; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; 895-1887 or downtownmurfreesboro.com.

II Volo Tuesday, June 17; All ages Worldwide sensation II Volo make their debut appearance in Nashville, performing a mix of opera standards and pop hits. Concert presented without orchestra. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $48 - $109; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

FREE Instrumental Concert by Kids for Kids

Wednesday, June 11; Ages 6 and older Music students ages 7 - 12 will play a series of instrumental pieces ranging from early Suzuki music to Harry Potter to The Sound of Music. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 - 1:30 p.m.; 3710090 ext. 8290 or brentwoodtn.org/library.

Kansas

Friday, June 6; All ages Enjoy an evening of symphonic rock as Kansas celebrates its 40th year. Concert presented without orchestra. Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $34 - $79; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.

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Katy Perry

Friday, June 27; Ages 13 and older International star Katy Perry brings her Prismatic World Tour to Nashville with special guest Capital Cities. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $29.50 - $130; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena. com.

FREE Kid’s Hour

Wednesday, June 4; Ages 10 and younger Mare Wakefield performs music for kids. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 550-5660.

FREE Kid’s Hour

Wednesday, June 11; Ages 10 and younger Dennis Scott performs music for children. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 550-5660 or dennisscott.net.

FREE Kid’s Hour

Wednesday, June 18; Ages 10 and younger Local children’s entertainer Ginger Sands performs an interactive music program for kids. Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 550-5660 or gingersands.com.

FREE Kid’s Hour

Wednesday, June 25; Ages 10 and younger Music and movement fun for kids with family entertainer Rachel Sumner Whole Foods, 1566 W. McEwen Drive, Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 550-5660 or rachelsumner.com.

Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam Wednesday, June 4; All ages Enjoy a late night of country music featuring Marty Stuart, Sam Moore, Travis Tritt, Connie Smith and more. All ages.

Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 10 p.m.; $29.50 - $39.50; 889-3060 or ryman.com.

FREE Musicians Corner Saturdays in June; All ages Enjoy an afternoon of live music and Kidsville activities

that include crafts, lawn games, face painting, musician meet and greets, and more. All ages.

Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 12 p.m.

- 5 p.m.; musicianscornernashville.com.

FREE Nashville Dancin’ Thursdays, June 12 - 26; All ages Enjoy an evening of live music featuring local and regional bands. Riverfront Park, 100 First Ave. N., Nashville; 6 p.m.; nashvilledancin.com.

Paul McCartney

Wednesday, June 25; All ages This former member of The Beatles presents an evening of music featuring hits from the Fab Four to his solo work.

Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $29.50 - $254.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.

FREE Reckless

Thursday, June 19; All ages Enjoy an evening of live music.

All ages. The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.; streetsofindianlake.com.

FREE Red Caboose Park Concert Series Fridays in June; All ages Bring a blanket and picnic basket and enjoy a live, family-friendly concert. Kids can enjoy the bubble machine! Red Caboose Park, 656 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 7 - 9 p.m.; 862-8400 or nashville. gov/parks.

FREE Roger Day

Thursday, June 19; Ages 3 - 8 Children’s artist Roger Day performs interactive songs from his new album, Marsh Mud Madness. Brentwood Library, 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 1 p.m.; 371-0090, ext. 8290, or brentwood-tn.org/library.

Stars for Second Harvest Tuesday, June 3; All ages Craig Wiseman, Florida Georgia Line and others take the stage to raise money for Second Harvest Food Bank. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35 -

Pop superstar Katy Perry plays Bridgestone Arena on Friday, June 27. $50; 889-3060 or ryman.com.

Sunset Concert Series

Sunday, June 29; All ages Bring a blanket and picnic dinner to enjoy classic rock music by the Bicho Brothers. Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Cir., Franklin; 6 - 8 p.m.; $10 in advance/$12 at the gate adults, $5 ages 6 - 12; battleoffranklintrust.org.

FREE Third Friday Night Concert Series Friday, June 20; All ages Families can bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics for an evening of live music and dancing. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front S., Murfreesboro; 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.; 890-0355 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

FREE Tyme Thursday, June 26; All ages Enjoy an evening of live music.

The Streets of Indian Lake, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 6:30 - 9 p.m.; streetsofindianlake.com.

Vince Gill Thursday, June 26; All ages Take in an evening of live country music. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $27.50; 889-3060 or ryman.com.

FREE Williamson County Community Band

Saturday, June 28; All ages Enjoy an evening of music during this outdoor event. Harpeth Hills Church of Christ, 1949 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood; 6:30 p.m.; 790-5719 ext.

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theater A Bad Year for Tomatoes

Through Sunday, June 8; Ages 10 and older Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Thu - Sat 6 - 7:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show, Sun 12 - 1:30 p.m. lunch, 2 p.m. show; $60 adults, $40 ages 13 - 18, $30 ages 12 and younger; 6469977 or dinnertheatre.com.

Chess

June 13 - 22 ; Ages 10 and older Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Blvd., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $7 students; 893-9825 or mltarts.com.

Jesus Christ Superstar

Tuesday, June 17; Ages 8 and older Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $43.85 - $154.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.

Oliver!

June 20 - July 12; All ages Towne Centre Theatre, 136 Frierson St., Brentwood; Thu - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 students; 2211174 or townecentretheatre. com.

Passing Strange

June 13 - 22 Ages 10 and older Street Theatre Company, 1933 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville; Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 and 8 p.m., Sun 5 p.m.; $22 adults, $20 students; 554-7414 or streettheatrecompany.org.

Shrek the Musical

June 12 - 14; All ages Bravo Creative Arts Center at Ensworth School, 7401 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Thu - Fri 7 p.m., Sat 2 and 7 p.m.; $10; 599-5314 or bravocreativeartscenter.com.

Smoke on the Mountain

June 13 - 29; All ages Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $15 adults, $13 students, $11

ages 12 and younger; 9042787 or boroarts.org.

Some Enchanted Evening

June 12 - 28; Ages 8 and older The Larry Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville; Thu - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $22 - $27 adults, $13 $18 children; 883-8375 or thelarrykeetontheatre.org.

Southern Fried Funeral Through Saturday, June 14 Ages 8 and older Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $13 adults, $11 students; 563-2787 or artscenterofcc.com.

War Horse

June 3 - 8; Ages 13 and older TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 and 8 p.m., Sun 1 and 6:30 p.m.; $25 - $80; 782-4040 or tpac.org.

Willy Wonka

June 5 - 22; All ages Hendersonville Performing Arts Center, 260 W. Main St., Ste. 204, Hendersonville; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 students; 8266037 or hpactn.com.

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davidson county BounceU

Bounce on inflatables at 2990 Sidco Drive; 255-1422; bounceu.com. Open play times are Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 3 - 6 p.m., Sat 8:30 - 10 a.m. Cost is $7.95 ($6.95 siblings); cosmic glow-in-the-dark bounces are Mon 3 - 6 p.m. and Fri 6:30 p.m. Cost is $8 ($7 siblings).

FREE Brilliant Sky Storytime

Stories and sing-alongs take place every Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Brilliant Sky Toys &

Books, 2002 Richard Jones Road, Ste. B-100, Nashville; 800-7754 or nashvilletoystore. com.

Centennial Sportsplex Public skate sessions, classes, aquatics and more at 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville; times and prices vary; 862-8480 or nashville.org/sportsplex.

FREE Fairytales Storytime

Stories and crafts every Saturday at 11 a.m. at Fairytales Bookstore and More, 114-B S. 11th St., Nashville; 915-1960 or fairytalesbookstore.com.

Gymboree Play & Music

A variety of classes for ages birth - 5 years include playtime, music, art, fitness and more at 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Ste. 180, Nashville; 221-9004 or gymboreeclasses.com.

Metro Parks Community Centers & Activity Schedules

Visit nashville.gov/Parks-andRecreation/Community-Centersand-Recreation for a list of recreational activities and arts classes.

Monkey Joe’s

This inflatable play center is located at 1580 Gallatin Pike N., Madison; Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. 6 p.m.; $9 Mon - Thu, $10 Fri - Sun (ages 2 and younger are $5.50); 915-0561 or monkeyjoes.com.

Nashville Shores

Enjoy the giant wave pool, water slides, lazy river and the water tree house/sprayground at 4001 Bell Road, Hermitage.

Open through Sunday, Aug. 10. Gates open at 10 a.m., closing times vary; $34.99 those 52 inches and taller, $27.99 those 51 inches and shorter; 889-7050 or nashvilleshores.com.

FREE Radnor Lake Natural Area

Nature programs at 1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville.

See complete schedule at radnorlake.org or call 3733467.

Wave Country

A giant wave pool, water slides and a kiddie pool at 2320 Two Rivers Pkwy., Nashville.

Open through Friday, Aug. 1.

Mon - Thu 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Admission is $20 adults, $10 ages 3 - 12. Call 885-1052 or visit nashville. gov/parks.

rutherford county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime

Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 895-8580 or bn.com.

FREE Books-A-Million

Preschool storytime for ages 2 - 7 is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 995-7112 or booksamillioni.com.

BounceU

Bounce on inflatables at 1222 Park Ave., Murfreesboro; 8938386 or bounceu.com. Call for open bounce and preschool play date times.

Discovery Center at Murfree Spring

502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or explorethedc. org; Ongoing programs: • Animal Antics Every Wednesday at 4:15 p.m.

All ages. Meet one of the center’s resident animals • Crafternoons Every Monday at 11 a.m. and Thursday at 3:30 p.m. All ages.

Participate in an arts and crafts activity • Nature Nuts Every Wednesday at 11 a.m. and Thursday at 4 p.m. All ages.

Enjoy nature activities

• Science a la Carte Every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. All ages. Conduct science experiments with the staff • Shake, Rattle & Roll Every Friday at 3:30 p.m. All ages. Explore percussion instruments • Snack Attack Every Monday at 3:30 p.m. and Thursday at 11 a.m. All ages. Make treats in the kitchen • Storytime Every Tuesday and Friday at 11 a.m. All ages.

• Wetland Walk Every Friday at 4 p.m. All ages. Tour the Murfree Spring wetland with a naturalist

Jumper’s Playhouse

Inflatable fun at 6600 New Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; 2207575 or jumpersplayhouse. com. Call for open bounce and toddler storytime information.

Lucky Ladd Farms

Spend the day with unlimited play with more than 70 activities at Tennessee’s largest petting farm located at 4374 Rocky Glad Road, Eagleville; Wed Thu 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $10 ages 2 and older; 274-3786 or luckyladdfarms.com.

Patterson Park Community Center

521 Mercury Blvd.

Murfreesboro; 893-7439.

Ongoing programs: • Busy Bees: Ages 3 - 5 can learn to follow directions, improve coordination and practice good sportsmanship every Tue and Thu; 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.; $3 • Terrific Twos: Ages 24 - 36 months with a parent can enjoy songs, finger plays, art projects and more every Wednesday; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $3

Sports*Com

2310 Memorial Blvd.

Murfreesboro; 895-5040.

Ongoing programs: • Toddler Time with Thomas Ages 5 and younger can participate in activities that develop cognitive skills every Friday; 10 a.m.; $3

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Families can learn canoeing and kayaking skills during Boat Day with SWRA in Murfreesboro on Saturday, June 28.

• Water Polo Ages 13 and older can play every Tuesday; 7 - 8:45 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 youth • Youth Volleyball Ages 9 15 can learn volleyball skills every Thursday; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; $3

Stones River National Battlefield Rangers present a free 30-minute talk weekdays at 2 p.m. through Sunday, June 8, and an 11 a.m. talk and caravan tour of the grounds Sat - Sun at 2 p.m. Located at 1563 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 893-9501 or nps.gov/stri

sumner county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime

Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 300 Indian Lakes Blvd., Hendersonville; 2640183 or bn.com.

FREE Delmas Long Community Center

Tot time for ages 5 and younger features social activities and gym play every Thursday from 10 - 11 a.m. at 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 851-2255 or goodlettsvilleparks.com.

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Drakes Creek Activity Center

Laser Adventure, mini golf, batting cages, game room and more at 130 Cherokee Road N., Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat - Sun 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; 822-0232 or funandenergy.com.

Hoppity Hop Inflatable Play Center Kids can bounce on inflatable structures at 143 New Shackle Island Road, Ste. 6-9, Hendersonville; call or check website for open play times; $6 ages 1 - 3, $8 ages 4 and older; 265-8020 or hoppityhopinflatableplaycenter. com.

Laser Adventure

Laser tag, aeroball and a rock-climbing wall at 511 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; Mon - Thu by reservation only, Fri 3:30 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 9 p.m.; prices vary; 859-7753 or laseradventure.net.

My Gym

Pay-to-play, open gym and Saturday morning classes take place at 206 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville; call 8248002 or visit my-gym.com/ hendersonville.

williamson county A-Game Sports Complex

Open skate lessons, laser chase, special events, fitness classes and sports for kids with two ice rinks, 12 volleyball courts, six basketball courts and outdoor fields. Located at 215 Gothic Court, Franklin, call 771-2444 or visit goagame. com.

FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime

Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 377-9979 or bn.com.

Franklin on Foot Children’s Tours

The “I Spy Downtown Franklin” scavenger hunt takes place at Franklin’s Public Square by appointment; $11; 400-3808 or franklinonfoot.com.

FREE Franklin School of Rock

Kids of all ages can take a free 30-minute trial lesson in guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, fiddle or vocals. Located at 616 Bradley Court in Franklin, call 221-9700 to schedule a time.

Visit franklinschoolofrock.com.

Glow Galaxy

Preschool storytime is every Tue and Sat at 10:30 a.m. at 1040 Crossings Blvd., Spring Hill; 931-486-0113 or booksamillioin.com.

Weekly open play times feature inflatables, mini-golf, air hockey, an interactive game floor, football toss, soccer kick and basketball in a glow-in-the-dark setting at 121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 8, Franklin; open play is Tue - Wed 1 - 3 p.m., Thu 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; $12 per child (adults are free); 3704386 or glowgalaxy.com.

FREE Family Trivia Night

FREE Lifeway Christian Store

FREE Books-A-Million

Families can compete in trivia games for a chance to win a $25 gift card every Friday at 6 p.m. at Goofballs Family Fun, 1113 Murfreesboro Road, Ste. 360, Franklin; 861-3668 or letsgetgoofy.com.

Ages 2 - 8 can enjoy stories and songs every Friday at 10 a.m. at 1725 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 771-9050.

Monkey Joe’s

This inflatable play center is located at 1648 Westgate Circle, Brentwood; Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. ($9), Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. ($10), Sun 12 - 6 p.m. ($10); ages 2 and younger are $6; 377-5900 or monkeyjoes.com.

Monkey’s Treehouse

An indoor play center located at 91 Seaboard Lane, Brentwood; open play times are Mon/Wed/Fri 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Thu 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $8 ages 1 - 8; 942-7911 or themonkeystreehouse.com.

My Gym Brentwood

For pay-to-play, open gym and Saturday morning class times and fees at 330 Franklin Road, call 371-5437 or visit my-gym. com/brentwood.

Pump It Up Play Time

Open jump times are Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. for preschoolers, Thu 5 - 8 p.m. and Fri 1 - 4 p.m. ages 12 and younger, and all school holidays 1 - 4 p.m. ages 12 and younger. Pump It Up, 7104 Crossroads Blvd., Ste. 128, Brentwood; $8 per child; 3738340 or pumpitupparty.com.

Parent Planner Beaman Park Nature Center 5911 Old Hickory Blvd., Ashland City 862-8580 • nashville.gov/parks

• FREE Ant Survey Saturday, June 21. Ages 13 and older. Survey the park’s ant species and learn collecting methods and identification. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

• FREE Eating Wild Plants Saturday, June 7. Ages 13 and older. Find out which plants in Middle Tennessee are edible and have medicinal properties. 8 - 10 a.m.

• FREE Father’s Day History of Baseball in Nashville Saturday, June 14. All ages. Bring a ball and glove and learn about the history of baseball in Nashville.

9 - 10 a.m.

• FREE Full Moon Hike Thursday, June 12. All ages.

Hike the trails by moonlight. 7 - 9 p.m.

• FREE National Trails Day Saturday, June 7. All ages.

Enjoy hiking on the trails. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• FREE Trail Hike Saturday, June 7. Ages 13 and older.

Hike all of the trails with a naturalist while learning local history. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Bells Bend Outdoor Center 4187 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville 880-2237 • nashville.gov/parks

• FREE Bells Bend Nature Hike Friday, June 13. Ages 6 - 12. Hit the trails in search of nature. 10 - 11:30 a.m.

• FREE Bells Bend Night Hike Friday, June 13. All ages. Enjoy a moonlit hike and hear calling owls.

7:30 - 9 p.m.

• FREE Family Camp Night Friday, June 6. All ages.

Bring your own equipment and spend the night at the campground. 4:30 p.m. - 11 a.m.

• FREE Kids Discover Birding Saturday, June 21. Ages 8 - 12. Learn to use binoculars and how to identify all kinds of birds. 8 - 10 a.m.

• FREE National Trails Day Saturday, June 7. All ages.

Enjoy hiking on the trails. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• FREE Native American Gardening Saturday, June 7.

All ages. Learn about America’s first gardeners and early gardening techniques. 1 - 2 p.m.

• FREE Our Irrational Fears Saturday, June 21. All ages. View ticks, spiders and snakes up close then learn why you shouldn’t fear these creatures. 10 - 11 a.m.

Blue Heron Nature Cruises at Riverbluff Park 175 Old Cumberland St., Ashland City 385-7007 or blueheroncruises.com

• Father’s Day Nature Cruise Sunday, June 15. Take a narrated nature cruise and see nature on the Cumberland River. 1, 3:30 and 6 p.m. $12 adults, $10 ages 2 - 12 • Nature Cruise Wed - Sun. All ages. Enjoy a 90-minute float on a 22-passenger pontoon boat viewing wildlife along the way. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $12 adults, $10 ages 2 - 12

These events require advance registration.

Call ahead to reserve your child’s spot!

Bowen House Gardens in Moss-Wright Park 705 Caldwell Drive Goodlettsville • 851-2231 goodlettsvilleparks.com

• American Girl Garden Tea Saturday, June 28. Registration deadline is Friday, June 20. Ages 2 - 12. Bring your favorite American Girl or stuffed animal for an outdoor tea. 10 - 11:30 a.m. ages 2 - 6, 12:30 - 2 p.m. ages 7 - 12. $10

Brentwood Public Library 8109 Concord Road Brentwood 371-0090, ext. 8290 brentwood-tn.org/library

• FREE Camp Constitution Friday, June 13. Rising fifth graders to exiting eighth graders. This one-day camp focuses on our Constitution, Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. In addition to interactive breakout groups, participants with play games to reinforce what they learn. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $20 (includes lunch, snacks and prizes; $5 sibling discount) • FREE Lego Mania Friday, June 6 (ages 6 - 7) and Friday, June 13 (ages 8 - 12). Explore themes from the non-fiction collection and build with Legos. 4:30 - 6 p.m.

• FREE Summer Explorers Story Time Wednesdays in June. Ages 6 - 8. Dig into reading and explore the planet through stories, music and other activities. 10 - 11 a.m.

Centennial Park 2500 West End Ave., Nashville nashvillekidstriathlong.org

• Nashville Kids Triathlon Saturday, June 14. Ages 6 15. Kids can compete in this triathlon in age-specific divisions where they’ll swim, bike and run. 8 a.m. $40 plus a USATriathlon membership ($10 for one day, $15 for a year)

Delmas Long Community Center 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville 851-2203 • goodlettsvilleparks.com

• FREE Intergenerational Art Class Wednesday, June 11. Ages 10 and older. Team up with a senior citizen to share stories and create an art work together. A potluck will follow. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Dyer Observatory 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood dyer.vanderbilt.edu

• Open House Day Tuesday, June 3. All ages. Tour the facility when astronomers are available for questions.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. $6.27 • Opera on the Mountain Saturday, June 7. All ages.

Nashville opera singers perform arias and musical theater standards while you picnic on the lawn or under the canopy, Afterward, view Saturn through the giant telescope. 7:30 p.m. $75 for carload of six (grass seating, $35 for a reserved seat under the tent, $55 for a table seat under the tent

See a poolside screening of Hook on Friday, June 20 at the Fairview Recreation Complex and Saturday, June 21 at the Longview Recreation Center.

• Telescope Night Friday, June 13. All ages. View the night sky through the telescopes, tour the facility and talk to astronomers. 8 - 10 p.m. $6.27

Fairview Recreation Complex 2714 Fairview Blvd., Fairview 799-9331, ext. 2310 wcparksandrec.com

• Dive In Movie Night Friday, June 20. All ages.

Watch a poolside screening of Hook with refreshments. 7:30 p.m. $6 • Pottery Tuesdays, June 3 - July 8. Ages 13 and older.

Work on hand-built pieces and wheel-thrown ones.

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. or 5:45 - 8:30 p.m. $82 • Preschool Safety Program Wednesdays, June 4 25. Ages 3 - 5. Learn to stay safe while developing self-confidence and learning how to avoid dangerous situations. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. $15 per class • Taekwondo Club Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 3 26. Ages 6 - 14. Stay safe by practicing safety skills and learning self-defense techniques. 4:15 - 5 p.m. $12 per class • Write Songs Like the Stars Wednesdays, June 18 - July 23. Ages 13 and older. Learn how to write songs, music and lyrics from an ASCAP professional.

This classes focuses on most styles of pop, country and rock formats. 6 - 7 p.m. $10 per class

Franklin Recreation Complex 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin 790-5719, ext. 2010 wcparksandrec.com

• Babysitting 101 Saturday, June 21. Ages 11 - 15.

Gain the skills necessary to be a safe, responsible and successful babysitter. 9:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. $50 • Drawing for Beginners Wednesdays, June 4 - 25.

Ages 13 and older. Learn the basics of drawing.

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. $65 • Painting with J.A. Yances Mondays, June 2 - 30.

Ages 13 and older. Learn the principles of painting and composition using either oils or acrylics. 10 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m. $20 per class • Plyometrics Sundays, June 1 - 29. Ages 10 and

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older. Learn correct biomechanical movements through hands-on instruction with the goal of improving speed, agility muscle power. 3 - 4 p.m. $10 per class

Home Depot Locations homedepot.com

• FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop Saturday, June 7.

Ages 5 - 12. Make a pint-size riding lawn mower. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The Knaughty Knitter 202B N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro 217-4966 knaughtyknitter.typepad.com

• Beginning Crochet Class Saturday, June 14. Ages 15 and older. Learn the basic stitches of crochet, pattern reading and more. 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. $25 • Knitting Socks on Straight Needles June 14 and 28.

Ages 15 and older. If you already know how to knit and want to make socks, you can learn in this twosession class. 1 p.m. $30

La Vergne Public Library 5063 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne 793-7303, ext. 4202

• FREE Dewey Decimal Jewelry Friday, June 27. Ages 12 - 17. Learn how to make jewelry based off your favorite sections of the library. 2 p.m.

• FREE Sponge Grass Houses Tuesday, June 24. Ages 12 - 17. Watch a “green” house grow before your eyes. 6 p.m.

Longview Recreation Center 2909 Commonwealth Drive Spring Hill 302-0971, ext. 2210 wcparksandrec.com

• Babysitting 101 Saturday, June 14. Ages 11 - 15.

Gain the skills necessary to be a safe, responsible and successful babysitter. 9:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. $50 • Deb’s Doodlez Thursdays, June 5 - 26. Ages 8 and older. Learn to create a practice drawing using basic shapes and working with a variety of methods. 6 7:30 p.m. $40 • Dive In Movie Night Saturday, June 21. All ages.

Watch a poolside screening of Hook with refreshments. 7:30 p.m. $6 • Dragon Art June 24 and 26. Ages 10 and older.

Learn how to illustrate ancient mythical fantasy creatures based on the anatomy of a dragon. 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. $25 • Judo Karate Mondays, June 2 - 30. Ages 8 and older. This martial arts class combines judo and karate into an exercise program that builds confidence and self-esteem. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. $50 • Manga Drawing June 3 and 5. Ages 8 and older.

Learn the fundamentals of cartoon drawing and how to draw a Chibi, an animal in the spirit of Japansestyle drawing. 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. $25 • Polynesian Dancing Wednesdays, June 4 - 25.

All ages. Learn to dance like the island natives of Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and Tahiti. Beginners 5:15 - 6 p.m., intermediates 6 - 7 p.m. $25

• Preschool Safety Program Tuesdays or Thursdays, June 3 - 26. Ages 3 - 5. Learn to stay safe while developing self-confidence and learning how to avoid dangerous situations. 10 - 10:30 a.m. $15 per class

Nashville State Community College 120 White Bridge Road, Nashville 253-1083 • tn.stars@tn.gov

• FREE Parent Info Session Saturday, June 28. Registration deadline is Saturday, June 7. Learn about the TNStars College Savings 529 program. To register, e-mail your name and number of participants.

Old Fort Park Pavilion 3 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro 893-2141 • murfreesborotn.gov/parks

• Small Fry Tri Saturday, June 14. Ages 2 - 6. Kids can run, bike and “swim” (run through sprinklers) to the finish line to get a trophy. Bring your own bike or tricycle and a helmet. 10 - 11 a.m. $6

Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro 893-2141 murfreesborotn.gov/parks

• A, B, C, 1, 2, 3 ... Let’s Go! Every Tuesday and Thursday. Ages 2 - 5. Enjoy songs, crafts, games, stories and more. 10 - 10:45 a.m. $3

The Wilderness Station 697 Veterans Pkwy., Murfreesboro 217-3017 mufreesborotn.gov/parks

• FREE Geocaching 101 Saturday, June 14. All ages.

Participate in this outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices to find hidden containers. 10 a.m.

• Tales and Trails Every Wednesday. Ages 4 - 7 with a parent. Enjoy stories about Tennessee wildlife while hiking the trails. 10:30 a.m. $3 • Wild Things Every Wednesday. Ages 1 - 4 with a parent. An introduction to the wonders of nature through songs, hikes, crafts and more. 9:30 a.m. $3

Williams-Sonoma at The Mall at Green Hills 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville 292-5066 • williams-sonoma.com

• FREE Ice Cream in Minutes Saturday, June 28. Ages 5 and older. Make ice cream in minutes and include lots of mix-ins. 9:30 a.m.

• FREE Summer Sides You Can Make Saturday, June 7. Ages 8 and older. Learn to create delicious summer side dishes. 9:30 a.m.

• FREE We Love Popsicles Saturday, June 21. Ages 5 and older. Learn to make chilly treats like slushies, popsicles and ice cream. 9:30 a.m.

• Busy Bees Every Tuesday and Thursday. Ages 3 - 5.

Learn how to follow directions, participate in a group environment, improve coordination and practice good sportsmanship. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.

• Daddy and Daughter Tea Saturday, June 14. Ages 3 - 10. Dads and their girls can spend the morning with tea, snacks and conversation. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. $3

Pleasant Green Park 360 Pleasant Green Drive Goodlettsville 851-2255 • goodlettsvilleparks.com

• Intro to Youth Aquathon Saturday, June 21. Registration deadline is Friday, June 13. Ages 7 - 12. Kids can experience swimming and running to gain an understanding of the competitiveness that takes place in a timed event. 8 a.m. $20 (includes T-shirt)

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• Summer Soiree Thursday, June 19. All ages. Enjoy a Southern-style barbecue dinner and desserts, live 19th century music, games and more. 6 p.m. $10 adults, $5 ages 5 - 10

Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro 895-5040 murfreesborotn.gov/parks

• FREE HOPE: Hands-on Practical Experience Saturday, June 14. Ages 10 and older. Learn the process of recognizing the signs of sudden cardiac arrest and simple, compression-only CPR. 10 - 11 a.m.

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PAC recently announced its 2014-15 Broadway series consisting of seven shows along with three TPAC specials, and it’s one of the strongest slates the center has ever had. Here’s what’s to look forward to in the regular series: Once (Sept.

4 - 14, 2014), Chicago (Oct. 21 - 26, 2014), Evita (Nov. 4 - 9), Kinky Boots (Feb. 3 - 8, 2015), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Feb. 17 - 22, 2015), Pippin (March 10 - 15, 2015) and Disney’s Newsies (May 26 - 31, 2015). The three TPAC specials are The Book of Mormon (Nov. 18 23, 2014), Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the Musical (Dec. 16 - 21, 2014) and Blue Man Group (Jan. 6 - 11, 2015).

“The fact that four out of the seven Broadway shows offered in our season package are out for the first year of their tours speaks volumes about Nashville, says TPAC President and CEO Kathleen O’Brien. “Adding to that a one-week special engagement of The Book of Mormon and you can see signs that our city is perceived as a valuable community for all of the arts. We’re eager to bring each of these titles, the hot new productions and the beloved classics, to our audiences in Musical City next year,” she adds.

Season tickets are now available. Individual seats go on sale six to eight weeks prior to the performance. Call 782-4040 or visit tpac. org.

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Enjoy a screening of The Wizard of Oz on Friday, June 13 when the Nashville Symphony plays the score live.

Next Season at Nashville Children’s Theatre Nashville Children’s Theatre (NCT) makes live theater fun for kids of all ages by bringing to life tales from children’s literature. It recently unveiled its 2014-15 season, and here is what kids have to look forward to: The Outsiders (Sept.

18 - Oct. 5, 2014), James and the Giant Peach (Nov. 6 - Dec. 14, 2014), Elephant & Piggie’s We Are in a Play! (Jan. 15 - Feb. 8, 2015) and The Cat in the Hat (April 9 - May 17). You can get season tickets for $14 per show, or an $84 FlexPass that gets you six tickets that you can use however you want. Call 252-4675 or visit nashvillect.org.

Nashville Children’s Theatre brings a Dr. Seuss classic to life during its 2014-15 season.

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The magic of the Silver Screen’s about to become a lot more fun this month when the Nashville Symphony presents Movies at the Schermerhorn with three classics on tap: The Wizard of Oz (Friday, June 13), Singin’ in the Rain (Friday, June 20) and Fantasia (Friday, June 27). Your family can enjoy watching these fine flicks in the comfort of the beautiful symphony center concert hall, and the Nashville Symphony will perform the scores live to each movie.

Movies start at 7 p.m., and tickets range from $39 - $75. Call 6876400 or visit nashvillesymphony. org.

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