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es, glorious June. Every kid in the North Hemisphere looks forward to this mid-year month, when “schools out for summer!” The classrooms may be closed, but learning does not stop. Summer is a
great time for alternative learning. Which can be lessons learned at home. Build reading skills. Turn the TV on, but, turn off the sound and closed captioning on! Let your kids read the words. Have them write up a grocery list from a recipe. Then let them help with making the recipe. Make sure they are active with both body and mind. Take swimming lessons and visit local community centers for other sports. Not everyone can afford summer camps, but we can afford our local library. Check out all the opportunities of your local library. Technology is a big part of our lives and we need to make sure our kids are learning to use them properly. They may even have an interest in learning how to build technology! There are many local camps which include tech camps. June is also considered the month for weddings (June Brides) where
“ANY MAN CAN BE A FATHER, BUT IT TAKES SOMEONE SPECIAL TO BE A DAD.” — ANNE GEDDES
human hearts join and cooperate with our Creator in bringing forth new life. The family they create is a human reflection of the Blessed Trinity. We can celebrate the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 3rd and of his Mother, the Immaculate Heart of Mary on June 4. And of course June brings “The Dog Days of Summer.” This phrase goes back a very long time and had something to do with the stars. But in this century we know it to mean the lazy days of summer. When the temps rise we seem to want to take it easy, even our dogs slumber more. Hence, dog days of summer.
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Inside our pages you can read, “The Dad Days of Summer”, which is the perspective from a mother about the parenting style of her husband. If you were to ask friends how they feel about their husbands’
parenting style, you may get a few eye rolls. But, let’s be fair; most women would admit that they want dad
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to think and do as they do about parenting. Maybe us moms should take a step back and let dad parent in
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his own style. It may surprise you. I admire my husband’s parenting style. Honestly, it took him a while when our kids were in their infancy stage, but he sure blossomed into an amazing, caring, fun father! And I have been reminded that our second child was under my watch when she had a fit and licked the floor in Walmart! Happy Father’s Day to all dads!
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COVER MODEL Aidan M., 4 yrs Our cover kid Aidan loves to dance, play the ukulele and put on performances for her family. She also likes to read and snuggle with her bunnies. She has one brother named Bowie (1 yr) and a dog named Maggie. Someday, she’d like to be a doctor, a dentist or a magician.
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YOU SHOULD KNOW DADS WHO DO CHORES According to one study, dads who divide household duties equally with their wives tend to have more ambitious daughters! Researchers found that girls who see their dads doing chores, like laundry and dishes, are more likely to pursue potentially higher paying careers, like accountancy and medicine. It’s another
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case of “actions speaking louder than words” as we shape equality attitudes and aspirations in our children.
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Making smart food choices can help you manage your weight and lower your risk for certain chronic diseases. When you eat healthy foods, and limit unhealthy foods, you can reduce your risk for: Heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, High blood pressure, and more. Eating what your body needs first is best. Water (2-3 liters/ daily), vegetables; fruits; whole grains; protein foods like beans, eggs, or lean meats; and dairy like 1% milk. You’ll get nutrients you need for good health―including magnesium, potassium, calcium, vitamin D, fiber, and protein.
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Q. The President Wants Every Student To Learn Computer Science and Coding. How Would That Work? A. In this digital age, learning a programming language is as important as learning to read and write. Due to the lack of computer science education pursued by current educators, there is a deficit of qualified computer science teachers. Every student needs to learn computer science and coding, and the President’s initiative would work immediately if schools would partner with already functioning businesses that teach coding to K-12 students. These businesses already have trained teachers and curriculum that meets the current standards ready to be taught to students from K-12th grade. These trained teachers can use the computer labs that schools have in place to teach coding to K-12 students. Schools can look at this opportunity as a way to fill the current gap until schools have a sufficient amount of certified computer science teachers to teach all grades.
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MOMENTS { BY PATRICK HEMPFING }
THE PACING FATHER
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n a few weeks, I’ll be celebrating my 12th Father’s Day. I remember the evening I became a father and held my baby girl for the first time in the hospital delivery
of the door, trying not to puke. Apparently, little has changed. On one of my strolls past the cake decorator, she asked what colors I wanted.
room. A different kind of delivery – cupcakes – made me realize that fathers
By this time, it didn’t matter. “How about pink, yellow and green?” she asked. I
spend a lot of time waiting, often under stressful conditions.
gave a quick approval and paced some more. A few times I stopped and peeked
The day before my daughter, Jessie’s, last birthday, she and I went to the
over the counter to check her progress. Then something else hit me.
bakery department of our local store and ordered 48 cupcakes – a dozen vanilla and three-dozen chocolate. Jessie asked for buttercream icing, sprayed with rainbow colors and topped with
Eleven years ago, I could have looked over the blue paper that divided Mattie’s top half from her bottom half where they were working on the C-section. That time, instead of monitoring the progress, I opted to
sprinkles. I emphasized, “Please have them ready
remain firmly in the chair by Mattie’s head. There was no way I was going to peek over at that. At 10:07 a.m., I finally stood
by 9:30 tomorrow morning.” My job was to deliver the cupcakes to Jessie’s school by 10:45 a.m., so she could share them with her friends at recess. I arrived at the bakery at 9:45. The employee
in the checkout line with four-dozen cupcakes. They weren’t cheap. Again, I thought back 11 years – the cupcakes were a lot less expensive than the hospital bills that followed Jessie’s birth. I rushed home to pick up Mattie, and
behind the counter was decorating a cake.
the plates, napkins and drinks. We
“Good morning. I’d like to pick up the
made it to Jessie’s school a few
cupcakes I ordered yesterday. It’s under Patrick Hempfing.”
minutes early, and the knots in
“Oh, I was getting ready to call you. I couldn’t read the
my stomach began to loosen.
writing on the order form. How many dozen did you want?”
Jessie’s friends enjoyed
My heart sank. She didn’t even start yet? I calmly explained my
the cupcakes, though vanilla
order from the previous day and asked, “Would you please, please hurry. I need to be out of here no later than 10:10.” She looked at me sternly and said, “I’m finishing this cake order now. The cupcakes are made; I only need to decorate them.” I paced up the aisle past the muffins and pies. I paced
I worried we’d run out and be left with just chocolate. How could cupcakes be so stressful? But I didn’t pace, and we left the school playground with two vanilla cupcakes and lots of
down the aisle alongside the donuts and bread. The thought
chocolate ones remaining. Eleven years earlier, I left the operating
of snacking on a donut for comfort crossed my mind. I kept
room with one beautiful baby girl.
walking by the bakery to monitor the progress. Finally,
That beautiful girl now bakes me something special each year
the decorator grabbed four clear-plastic containers and
for Father’s Day. When she’s creating masterpieces in the kitchen,
filled each slot with a cupcake. She put white icing in
she usually requests, “Don’t look.” If she asks that this year, I’ll
her cone-shaped pastry bag and squeezed a swirl on
try not to pace or peek at what’s going on, even if my kitchen
each cupcake. I complimented her for doing it quickly,
becomes a sprinkle-covered disaster zone. Instead, I’ll make
trying to motivate her to finish as soon as possible.
every effort to relax and reflect on the joy of being a father. I’ll
The clock was ticking.
remember that when Jessie was born, I didn’t look over that
As I paced, it occurred to me that 11 years ago to the day, I paced outside of my wife’s operating room. Mattie had a C-section and I had to wait in the hall while they put in the epidural. I vividly remember walking back and forth in front
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blue-paper divider, where I’m sure things were pretty messy, but I sure have enjoyed what came out. Until next month, remember to cherish the moments. Happy Father’s Day! SP
If you enjoyed this column, you’ll like Patrick’s first book, MoMENts: A Dad Holds On. The book compiles favorite stories and new material and is for sale on Amazon.com. The book would make a great Father’s Day gift. www.facebook.com/patricklhempfing
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Ra ising Kids who can
BY CAROLYN JABS
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ver 600,000 computing jobs are available in the US, but only 43,000 computer science majors graduated last year. That startling statistic from code.org may explain why 9 out of 10 parents want their children to learn computer programming. Even kids who aren’t likely to choose programming as a career benefit from learning something about it. Coding teaches kids to analyze problems, think logically and be persistent about troubleshooting. Getting results also gives kids a sense of accomplishment and confidence that they can make technology work for them. Unfortunately, many K-12 schools don’t routinely offer coding classes. To correct that problem, the White House launched a “Computer Science for All” initiative earlier this year. Parents can find out about exemplary school programs at digitalpromise.org and discover local programs in the “Learn” section of code. org. You can also supplement what’s available at your school with options like these:
functions. Kids six and up can snap them together to tell stories or create devices like a burglar alarm or a voice changing microphone ($125) Circuit Maze from thinkfun.com teaches kids to think logically about circuits with a series of 60 puzzles. ($30)
BOTS. Robots and droids can be fun for the entire family, but
TOYS. Three dimensional playthings can teach kids the kind of logical sequencing that is at the heart of programming. Code-A-Pillar, coming soon from Fisher Price, is a caterpillar that does different things depending on how a toddler sequences its segments ($50). Makerbloks.com sells domino size blocks that have different
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many models are expensive, delicate or tricky to operate. Exceptions include Dash and Dot (makewonder.com), freestanding, kid-friendly bots that can be controlled through an app. Sphero.com also sells several durable, rolling robots that will appeal to kids over 8, especially if they are Star Wars fans.
APPS. A wide variety of apps claim to teach coding to kids. Two of the better ones come from Hopscotch (gethopscotch.com) Their signature program lets school age kids use code to design games and create artwork. A simpler program called Daisy the Dinosaur is available for preschoolers. (Both free, Apple products.) Kodable teaches coding practices by having 6-10 year olds maneuver furry, round aliens called Fuzzes through 30 increasingly difficult mazes by using visual arrow icons (Free. Multiple platforms. Kodable.com) The Foos asks elementary age kids to help cute characters solve
problems that just happen to involve coding skills such as pattern recognition and sequencing. (Free for most platforms. TheFoos.com) Lightbot is a slightly more abstract set of puzzles that can be addictive for older kids. (Free for most platforms. Lightbot.com)
HYBRIDS. Several interesting programs teach code with a combination of tangible objects and apps. Bloxels has kids 8-12 create video games by inserting brightly colored blocks into a grid to create a pixellated image. Capture the image on a smart phone and an app helps you convert it into a game with characters and obstacles. (bloxelsbuilder.com) Bitsbox.com has a free website, but it also offers a subscription service for elementary school kids. Once a month, kids get a box of new programming challenges along with stickers, small toys and trading cards.
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CLUBS. Cs-first.com offers free modules that can be used in afterschool programs or summer camps. The materials are built around Scratch, a coding language devised at MIT (scratch.mit.edu) and are targeted to students in 4th-8th grade. All you need to start a club is a willing adult and access to one Internet-enabled device for each club member. LESSONS. For children who develop a taste for coding, several organizations offer a more systematic way to become proficient. Code.org has links to “Hour of Code” projects that offer free one-hour tutorials introducing students to code. They also have a series of videos that help kids master basic algorithms and offer inspiration from master coders like Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. Pluralsight, a company that provides online training to adults by subscription, offers several free classes for kids at pluralsight.com/ kids-courses. At Codeacademy.com, teens who are motivated can master several programming languages through free interactive lessons. Finally, Tynker.com, a program widely used by schools, offers over 1000 coding activities with kid appeal to families willing to pay a monthly subscription. Try the free apps, available for Android and Apple, before signing up.
CAMPS. Summer is a great time to learn a new skill, and several camps will immerse kids in code. IDtech.com offers camps exploring a variety of technical topics at over 150 locations, including many campuses with prestigious CS programs. Their website makes it easy to find an experience that’s age appropriate for kids 7-18. The Emagination program intersperses lessons in coding with more traditional camp activities. Information about locations and programs, including a popular Minecraft session, is available at computercamps.com.
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JUST FOR GIRLS. In the past, boys gravitated towards programming more readily than girls. A number of organizations are trying to reverse that trend. Madewithcode.com, a Google initiative, features exciting coding projects developed by young women. Girlswhocode.com sponsors tech clubs and summer camps for girls. And Girldevelopit.com offers supportive women-only classes in 52 US cities.
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STUFF AROUND THE HOUSE. CSunplugged.org promises to teach kids some of the basic concepts of computer science through games and puzzles that use inexpensive materials like cards, string, ping pong balls and crayons that are probably lying around your house. The site which is popular with educators includes downloads and videos explaining how to make use of the materials. With so many options available, every parent should be able to find a program or project that matches your child’s age and temperament as well as the family’s schedule and budget. So what are you waiting for? Get your kids coding now! SP
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FRI 3 HALF PRICE BOOKS CLEARANCE SALE Join Half Price Books for a fantastic sale! Everything is $2 or less! Hours: Friday
10am. Mayor Beth van Duyne will cut the ribbon on Irving’s first professional school for music and performing arts. Join us for live music and a chance to win a free music lesson. 3248 Skyway Circle North, Irving, 214-446-5225 rbrmuzik.com. See ad in this issue.
CELEBRATE HIGHLAND VILLAGE 7am-10pm. This year we are combining our morning events with the grand opening of our newest park, Doubletree Ranch Park. The day begins with a 1K/5K run through the city and a family fish-out. Attendees will spend the evening at Highland Village’s hidden gem, Pilot Knoll Park, where they’ll enjoy music, food, drink and activities for the kids. This event is free to the public. Check out the fun! Morning Events at Doubletree Ranch Park. 6:30am - Registration Tables Open for 1K/5K Run 7:30am - 1K start. 5K starts immediately following last 1K runner. Sponsored by Marcus High School Cross Country and Track 9am - Family Fish Out 10:30am - Arbor Day Proclamation 10:45am - Fish Out Awards Evening Events at Pilot Knoll Park 6 p.m.-Gates Open 7:30pm -The Party Machine Band and Grand Finale - Fireworks Extravaganza, Highland Village, 972-317-7430.
FARMERS BRANCH MARKET 8am-12pm. The new Farmers Branch Market is an outdoors farmer’s market featuring fresh produce, specialty foods and arts and crafts. It will be open every Saturday from 8am-12pm, May 7 - Oct. 29, 2016. Farmers Branch Market, 12700 Denton Drive, Farmers Branch, 972-9192602, farmersbranchmarket.com.
ZOO YOGA 9-10am. Stretch like a giraffe or crouch like a tiger! Children ages 3-7 years old and a parent/guardian will engage in animal-inspired yoga moves that will calm the senses and bring your child closer to nature. Instructors from Yogees Yoga 4 Kids will lead a truly WILD session designed just for children with moves inspired by our very own animals. Participants will also experience a Dallas Zoo instructor-led tour unique to each session. Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, 469554-7300, www.dallaszoo.com.
REPTICON DALLAS REPTILE & EXOTIC ANIMAL SHOW Repticon Dallas is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and
frequent free raffles for coveted prizes. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone! Hours: Saturday: 10am-5pm (VIP Entry at 9am) Sunday: 10am-4pm (No VIP Early Entry). Admission: Adults - $10, Children (5-12) - $5, Under 5 - Free Visit our website for special offers on 2-day and VIP tickets Knights of Columbus Center, 2280 Springlake Rd., Farmers Branch, Texas, www.repticon.com./dallas.html.
FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. SPRINGFIELD 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.
TEXAS RANGERS VS. SEATTLE MARINERS 8:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.
OUTDOOR MOVIE IN THE AMPHITHEATER 8:30pm. Grab your chairs and blankets and join us in the amphitheater for our outdoor Summer movie series. Snacks will be available. Manske Library Outdoor amphitheater, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
SUN 5 FOUR SEASONS MARKET CARROLLTON 9am-2pm. 2722 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, fourseasonsmarkets.com.
IN-STORE PERFORMANCE WITH GUSTAFER YELLOWGOLD’S CREATOR, MORGAN TAYLOR 12pm. An absurdly funny and touching multi-media concert of live songs, stories and animation, performed by award-winning illustrator/songwriter Morgan Taylor. This live performance will feature material from the Grammy® nominated DVD/CD set “Gustafer Yellowgold’s Dark Pie Concerns” along with plenty of fan favorites. Good Records, 1808 Lower Greenville Ave., Dallas, 214-752-4663.
TEXAS RANGERS VS. SEATTLE MARINERS 2:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.
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KNOW IT ALL FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. SPRINGFIELD 6:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.
MON 6 3pm. Join us for a Family Movie every Monday afternoon starting June 6 through July 25 (library closed July 4th). June 6: The Minions. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
TEXAS RANGERS VS. HOUSTON ASTROS
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7:05pm. 10pm Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas, www. texas.rangers.mlb.com.
TUE 7 TEXAS RANGERS VS. HOUSTON ASTROS 7:05pm. 10pm Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas, www. texas.rangers.mlb.com.
WED 8 WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY PERFORMERS 3-4pm. Bring the family to the library to see a featured performer every Wednesday afternoon through the end of July. June 8: Whirled on a String. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
TEXAS RANGERS VS. HOUSTON ASTROS 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas, www.texas. rangers.mlb.com.
DALLAS WINGS VS. WASHINGTON MYSTICS 7:30pm. College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, 817-272-5584 wings.wnba.com.
THU 9 TEXAS RANGERS VS. HOUSTON ASTROS 1:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas, www.texas. rangers.mlb.com.
MAKE IT, TAKE IT 3-4pm. Like making stuff? Then stop by as we roll up our sleeves and create a different take home craft every week. Piece together everything from a sand suburban parent JUNE 2016
TEEN SCENE 4pm. Come hang out with friends old and new and do different activities. Maybe we will learn about anime and manga, or color, or watch a movie. The possibilities are endless! June 9: Maker Mania. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
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painting to a kabuki mask. Stay after you finish and enjoy a relaxing time playing board games! Recommended ages 6 and up! Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
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VIDEO GAME MANIA! 3:30-5pm. It’s time for a flurry of gaming goodness! Come in every Friday during the summer with your friends and compete! We will also have tables available for those who want to play CCGs (Collectible Card Games like Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, or Magic: The Gathering). Ages 13-18. 2nd Friday of the month: Tournament gaming (Mariokart, Fat Princess, Wipe-out, etc.). Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake, 1700 Keller Springs Rd., Carrollton.
LEGO MANIA 4-5pm. Join us for exciting Lego building action! Write your name on your Lego Builders card to have your creation displayed in the Library. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd, Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
TEEN SCREAM! 7-9pm. Stop by after hours for free soda, popcorn and a scary movie! Grades 7-12. June 10: Pride & Prejudice & Zombies. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
SAT 11 BRICKUNIVERSE PLANO LEGO FAN EVENT 10am-6pm. Release the inner builder at BrickUniverse Plano, the ultimate LEGO lover’s paradise that will take over the Plano Centre on June 11 and 12, 2016. Choose from Saturday or Sunday admission, and experience hands-on LEGO attractions and activities built to inspire, educate, and entertain. This fun, family-friendly event will have tons of amazing LEGO creations to gawk at, building zones to unleash your creative energy, guest speakers and more in the LEGO theater, and vendors selling the latest LEGO sets, mini-figures, and
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KNOW IT ALL accessories. Visit website for all details and to purchase tickets. Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, 972-941-5840, www.brickuniverse.org.
IRVING CANAL FEST 2-8pm. Canal Fest returns for another year of fun, food, music, and culture! Set along the beautiful Mandalay Canal, this festival includes a local art exhibit, cultural dance displays, a variety of activities and attractions, live music, a food court, and much more. Admission to this festival is free! Las Colinas Urban Center, 200 E. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, cityofirving.org./1311/Canal-Fest.
FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. MIDLAND 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.
DALLAS WINGS VS. LOS ANGELES SPARKS 7:30pm. College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, 817-272-5584, wings.wnba.com.
SUN 12 FOUR SEASONS MARKETCARROLLTON 9am-2pm. 2722 N. Josey Lane, Carrollton, fourseasonsmarkets.com.
FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. MIDLAND 6:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.
MON 13 2016 SUMMER CHESS CAMP AT UT DALLAS June 13-17. Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes for ages 7-14. Morning (9am-noon) and afternoon (1-4pm) plus extended playing classes available. Other camps Jun 20-24, Jul 18-22 & Jul 25-29. Register at www.utdallas.edu/chess. See ad in this issue.
TURNING POINTE DANCE CAMP: AMERICAN GIRL AROUND THE WORLD June 13-17. Learn dances, make crafts, watch movies. Other camps throughout the summer include Teen Beach 2 Party (June 20-24), Under the Sea (June 27-July 1), Rock N Roll 80’s Party (July 11-15), Dancing Inside Out (July 18-22) and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (July 25-29). 2851 Cross Timbers Rd, Ste 101, Flower Mound 972-539-7017, TurningPointeTX.com. See ad in this issue.
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SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE SERIES 3pm. Join us for a Family Movie every Monday afternoon starting June 6 through July 25 (library closed July 4th). June 13: Finding Nemo. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
TUE 14 DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS: BULLETS OVER BROADWAY Runs June 14-26. Visit website for specific show dates/times. Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Avenue, Dallas, 800-5143849, www.dallassummermusicals.org.
FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. MIDLAND 11:05am. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.
WED 15 WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY PERFORMERS 3-4pm. Bring the family to the library to see a featured performer every Wednesday afternoon through the end of July. June 15: Slick Jugglers. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.
THU 16 TEEN SCENE 4-5pm. Come hang out with friends old and new and do different activities. Maybe we will learn about anime and manga, or color, or watch a movie. The possibilities are endless! June 16: Teen Anime Club. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
TASTES & TUNES 6-9pm. Join the summer food truck series, Tastes & Tunes, with a live band, a variety of food trucks, wine/craft beer, and plenty of fun for the whole family! Limited seating is available so lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Outside food and drink is allowed, please do not bring anything in glass containers or any alcohol products. June 16: Hard Nights Day Beatles Tribute Band. The Grove @ Mustang Crossing, 12800 Denton Drive, Farmers Branch, 972-919-1433 www.farmersbranchtx.gov.
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BLACK MUSTANG RANCH.......................29 817-915-8455 www.blackmustangranch.com
SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL................ 27 844-KID-SWIM www.safesplash.com
CAMP SUMMIT.............................................26 972-484-8900 www.campsummittx.org
TEXAS PREMIER YOUTH SPORTS........ 27 469-834-8450 www.texaspremieryouthsports.com
COPPELL MONTESSORI ACADEMY.....22 972-462-8311 www.coppellmontessori.com
TURNING POINTE DANCE STUDIO......25 972-539-7017 www.turningpointetx.com
OAK CREST PRIVATE SCHOOL............... 17 214-483-5400 www.oakcrestschool.org
UTD CHESS CAMP......................................29 972-883-4899 www.utdallas.edu/chess
PINNACLE PREP SCHOOL........................21 www.pinnacleprepschool.com RIVERCHASE MONTESSORI...................20 972-745-1500 www.riverchasemontessori.com
FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.
DALLAS WINGS VS. SEATTLE STORM 7:30pm. College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, 817-272-5584, wings.wnba.com
FRI 17 VIDEO GAME MANIA! 3:30-5pm. It’s time for a flurry of gaming goodness! Come in every Friday during the summer with your friends and compete! We will also have tables available for those who want to play CCGs (Collectible Card Games like Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, or Magic: The Gathering). Ages 13-18. 3rd Friday of the month: Party gaming! (Mario Party, Trivia/Fibbage, etc.). Carrollton Public Library at Josey Ranch Lake, 1700 Keller Springs Rd., Carrollton.
FAMILY CAMP OUT 7pm Friday until 10am Saturday. Join us for a unique Father’s Day weekend program as we show you the fascinating world of animals through guided Zoo tours, behind-the-scenes
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activities, s’mores around the campfire, continental breakfast and up-close animal encounters. Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas, 469-554-7300, www.dallaszoo.com.
FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.
STAR WARS & BEYOND A LASER LIGHT SPECTACULAR Two Shows! Friday & Saturday! 8:15pm. Worlds collide in this perennial family favorite, which is expanded to two performances in 2016. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra brings to life music from Star Wars, including the newest episode, The Force Awakens, and much, much more. Plus, come early to get your picture taken with Star Wars characters, then sit back and enjoy the stunning laser light show! Advance Ticket Prices: Lawn: $22Red Tables: $35White Tables: $45Blue Tables: $55Ticket prices increase the day of the concert. Children 10 and under are halfprice at Red and White tables and are free on the lawn. Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, fwsymphony.org.
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7:05pm. Make up for 4/17 game PPD. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.
2-8pm. Get ready for “The Lava Luau!”, North Texas’ first all-tiki music and art fest centered in the city of Carrollton’s Downtown Square! This First-Weekend-of-Summer Tiki Fest, will start at 2pm and host live music, art, vendors and vibrant tiki decor celebrating the color and energy of the “tiki” fascination! In addition, fun contests, photo opportunities and classic vehicles will be a part of the festivities! The bands and the DJ are guaranteed to take you across the ocean on an exotic, swingin’, hawaiian, surfing adventure! Make plans now to attend this free event! Downtown Carrollton, 1106 S. Broadway, Carrollton, cityofcarrollton. com/lavaluau.
FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com
MON 20 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: SUBMERGED AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH LEWISVILLE 9am-noon, for children who have completed Pre-K through 5th grade. Free. 1251 W. Valley Ridge Blvd, Lewisville 972-436-5502. Register online at fbclewisville.org. See at in this issue.
SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE SERIES 3pm. Join us for a Family Movie every Monday afternoon starting June 6 through July 25 (library closed July 4th). June 20: Air Bud. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
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TUE 21 DALLAS WINGS VS. PHOENIX MERCURY 7pm. College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, 817-272-5584, wings. wnba.com.
TEXAS RANGERS VS. CINCINNATI REDS 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.
WED 22 WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY PERFORMERS 3-4pm. Bring the family to the library to see a featured performer every Wednesday afternoon through the end of July. June 22: Critterman. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
TEXAS RANGERS VS. CINCINNATI REDS 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.
THU 23 TEEN SCENE 4-5pm. Come hang out with friends old and new and do different activities. Maybe we will learn about anime and manga, or color, or watch a movie. The possibilities are endless! June 23: Mod Podge. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
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KNOW IT ALL FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI
FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI
7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.
6:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.
DALLAS WINGS VS. SAN ANTONIO STARS
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7:30pm. College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, 817-272-5584, wings.wnba.com.
FRI 24 TEEN MURDER MYSTERY 7-9pm. A famous Harry Potter character has suffered a grisly fate! Join us for a thrilling after hours hunt for the killer as we piece together a tangled web of clues. Come dressed in costume and a mask for extra fun! Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.
TEXAS RANGERS VS. BOSTON RED SOX 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.
SAT 25 BABY SHOWER AT TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL FLOWER MOUND 9-11am. Join us for a baby shower honoring you in the lobby of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Physician Panel Q&A and prize drawings throughout the morning. This is a free event. Suburban Parent magazines will be there too! 4400 Long Prairie Rd, Flower Mound. TexasHealthFlowerMound.com. See ad in this issue.
FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.
DALLAS WINGS VS. INDIANA FEVER 7:30pm. College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, 817-272-5584, wings.wnba.com.
TEXAS RANGERS VS. BOSTON RED SOX 8:20pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.
SUN 26 TEXAS RANGERS VS. BOSTON RED SOX 2:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.
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SUMMER FAMILY MOVIE SERIES 3pm. Join us for a Family Movie every Monday afternoon starting June 6 through July 25 (library closed July 4th). June 27: Cars. Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
TUE 28 ASK AN EXPERT: PHOTOGRAPHY 11-12pm. Once upon a time, cameras were not digital and used something called film. Join local photographer Sherry Muldoon of Dream Focus Studio and examine our 104 Kodak Bulls-Eye camera, learning about all the parts inside. Ask questions about the art and skill of modern photography, explore our collection of reproduction stereoscope images, and make and take a craft to go! Registration required by 6/26. Free, ages 5+. A.W. Perry Homestead Museum, 1509 N. Perry Road, Carrollton, 972-466-6380, www. cityofcarrollton.com/museum.
DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS: 42ND STREET Runs June 28-July10. Visit websites for specific show dates/times. Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Avenue, Dallas, 800-514-3849, www.dallassummermusicals.org.
WED 29 WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY PERFORMERS 3-4pm. Bring the family to the library to see a featured performer every Wednesday afternoon through the end of July. June 29: Pipdillys. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511.
THU 30 TEEN SCENE 4-5pm. Come hang out with friends old and new and do different activities. Maybe we will learn about anime and manga, or color, or watch a movie. The possibilities are endless! June 30: Pokemon Magic & Gathering Tournament. Manske Library, 13613 Webb Chapel Rd., Farmers Branch, 972-247-2511 Please note: Although we strive to bring you the most current information available regarding event dates & times, confirming with the event venue before going is always a good idea.
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FUN STUFF { LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU’RE LAUGHING }
WHAT DO YOU CALL YOUR DAD WHEN HE FALLS THROUGH THE ICE?
HOW IS THE BABY BIRD LIKE ITS DAD? IT’S A CHIRP OFF THE OLD BLOCK.
WHAT DID ONE KNIFE SAY TO THE OTHER KNIFE? YOU’RE LOOKING SHARP! Source: boyslife.org
A POPsicle!
Swimming is Fun
Remember, Pools have RULES!
All households with swimming pools need to take the proper precautions to prevent drowning. Here are a few. • Installing a locking and self-closing pool gate, to avoid unauthorized access. • Placing in-home pet doors in areas that do not lead to the pool so children are not able to slip out through the small door unnoticed. • Children should learn to swim without goggles. Teach children to open their eyes under water; if they fall in they can find the side of the pool or a step and get out safely. • Learn CPR techniques for every age person in order to know how to properly respond should an emergency situation occur.
“LOVE AND FEAR. EVERYTHING THE FATHER OF A FAMILY SAYS MUST INSPIRE ONE OR THE OTHER.” – JOSEPH JOUBERT
To find a USSSA affiliated swim school near you or for details on becoming a member of the nation’s leading swim school organization visit: www.usswimschools.org.
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Hello Son, I kNOw astroNOmy, ecoNOmics and oceaNOgraphy are eNOugh to keep even an hoNOr student busy. Do NOt forget that the pursuit of kNOwledge is a NOble task, and you can never study eNOugh. Love, Dad
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BACKTALK { BY KEN SWARNER }
FOOD LAB
M
y children have been watching a lot of the Food Network
“Yes,” I replied. “I am feeling a little sea sick.”
recently. And, inspired by the antics of Bobby Flay, The
I poked my face close to a glob of black and red stuff. “Hmmm, this
Barefoot Contessa and Chopped Junior, they’ve taken a liking to preparing meals in the kitchen. Lucky me.
Don’t get me wrong, my wife and I are certainly the first to encourage our
children to learn how to cook. The problem is that my children aren’t your typical chefs — they don’t follow recipes, they don’t use measuring tools, and they don’t like to be encumbered by gravity. They want to make their own creations, no matter how many paper towels it takes to soak up the floor. When they get down to business, it’s like watching Jackson Pollock paint.
looks interesting,” I said. “What do you call it?” “That’s cherry pie filling rolled on graham cracker crumbs and served on a bed of crushed Oreos,” my daughter explained. “It gave me a stomach ache.” “Really? And this?” “That’s Cheez-Whiz stuffed inside a peach,” my son answered. “But I’m not happy with it.” I creased my brow. “Why not?” “All the juice ran out when I hallowed the middle.”
It’s a dash of this, a pinch of that, and yes, pouring lemon juice on hot oil will
“Well that certainly explains a lot,” my wife said.
start a grease fire. Whoever said that children need space to be creative
“About what?” I asked.
should be required to clean my house. In fact, the phrase most commonly
“About why my feet are stuck to the floor.”
coming out of my mouth lately is: “Kids, clean up this mess before the Health
“Yea,” my son retorted, “that happened to the cat, too. She’s been
Department shuts us down!”
under the couch the past hour licking her paws.”
With that said, I still try to be an encouraging father. So, the other day, before condemning the property, I toured the buffet my kids made for our Sunday morning brunch.
“What do you mean?” my son asked. “Did you want to know if we followed any recipes?” “No,” I said, glancing around at the counters puddled
“Nice spread, kids,” I said tightly squeezing my wife’s hand as we entered the kitchen. “Boy, if I didn’t know better, I’d say you used every dish in the house.” “Not every dish,” my son reported. “Some of them broke.”
with milk and dusted in flour. “I wanted to know if you made this brunch with electric fans and a Super Soaker.” He shrugged. Of course, all of this is one more shining example of getting exactly what I asked for, you know. It wasn’t that long ago, when, as my children sat at the kitchen
The kitchen table was lined with bowls
counter, moaning and groaning about what I was making
and platters holding various unidentifiable ‘stuff’
for dinner, that I sarcastically replied: “Well, if you don’t
oozing and dripping onto the table.
like it, you are certainly welcome to learn to cook and
“It’s like the midnight buffet on a cruise ship,” my daughter said, beaming as my wife and I moved in closer.
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I steadied myself against the table. “So, how exactly did you prepare all of these things?”
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wait on me for a change.” Not only were those words tough to eat… so was the brunch!. SP