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RECOGNIZING COURAGE

hat does a mother recognize early on in their child’s life? Their character! We often hear moms talking about how different their children are; a bookworm, or an athlete, shy or outgoing. We can see qualities in our kids that we hold in our hearts too. My daughter came to me recently and told me that her father told her she had courage. I looked at her and said, “You do have courage, and you‘ve had courage since you were very little.” Looking a bit quizitive, I told her what her dad and I see in her is something from within. I told her about the first time I dropped her off at pre-school. She had courage; I had angst. Watching from the window, I witnessed her approach a child who was crying; she touched them and smiled. She was nearing 3 years old. She asked “how is that courage?” I reminded her that she could have cried too. I told her that courage is often associated with soldiers, police officers, fire fighters, and astronauts. These people are courageous, but it also takes courage to be good and moral. So we talked about how it takes courage to do the right thing when others choose a different path or to do something you’ve never done. Courage isn’t the absence of fear, but to act with confidence and conviction when it’s required. This, (her dad and I) have witnessed time and time again. We are involved in several organizations; I watched as she walked into a room with other girls she did not know (yet) with courage; we have heard her talking to someone and witnessing (kindly) that what they had done was wrong. She has even come to us to report her own bad behavior (of sorts). This takes courage; courage to say “I was wrong” or “you were right!” I can remember several years ago, at Christmas time, I saw Caroline (11yrs) walk across the street to talk to our neighbor. I watched as she BE OF GOOD approached her with confidence. Now, Nancy was a good neighbor, but COURAGE, AND HE Caroline had only been in her presence with us, or at Halloween when SHALL STRENGTHEN YOUR HEART, ALL Nancy would be on her doorstep. I never said anything about watching YE THAT HOPE IN and didn’t ask her any questions. But when Christmas morning came I THE LORD. knew what she must have been talking about. She asked Nancy (who — PSALM 31:24 was a quilter) if she could embroider a message on a quilt (a gift from Caroline and Clayton). Her courage to go ask this of our neighbor was amazing. That Christmas present is so incredibly special to me. More recently, she was challenged too. Her track coach wanted her to run the last race of the day. Caroline asked if she could be replaced because she was very exhausted. Her coach pushed her a bit and told her that he wanted her to rest for 35 minutes. He reminded her that she was there to win points for her team. Caroline’s response was “okay coach.” She ran the last leg of a 4 x 400 and the team was 25 yards in the rear. Her determination to get those points made her push through her discomfort and run as fast as she could knowing she was not going to win (team placed third). I told her, “Courage is also about stepping up when needed, because you could have cried.” SP

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Olivia, 3 years Olivia is a sweet, loving and spunky little lady who loves everything Disney Princess. She enjoys playing outside with her brother, Walker (5), going to dance class and playing dress up. When she grows up, she wants to be a big girl ballerina. She also gives the best hugs!

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YOU SHOULD KNOW DISPOSAL DISPLEASING? ELIMINATE ODORS IN DISPOSAL Drop in a cut-up lemon, some salt and a few ice cubes. The lemon takes care of the odor while the ice and salt clean away the residue. SANITIZE YOUR DISPOSAL

Pour half of a cup of baking soda into the disposal, then add one cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a plug. While the baking soda and vinegar are fizzing and cleaning, heat some water to boiling then carefully pour it down the drain. Repeat weakly to maintain an odor free disposal.

WALK THIS WAY The evidence is clear on this! Walking a few times each week can increase the volume of the hippocampus (think long term memory) by 2-percent each year (instead of shrinking) How to do it: Walk for at least 40 minutes three times a week. It takes time, so consider making a commitment to walk this way forever!

PROTECT YOUR FAMILY TIME TO REPLACE YOUR PILLOW? You should wash your pillows twice a year. Down and Fiberfill pillows can be washed in the washer. Wash two pillows at a time to keep the washer balanced in warm water on the gentle cycle. Tumble dry on low heat, fluffing and turning them often. You can’t put foam pillows in the washing machine, but you can spot clean them and tumble them in the dryer on no heat for 20 minutes. If you keep them clean, they should last three years. To test if it’s time to replace your pillow, fold it in half; if it doesn’t spring back, it’s time for a new one.

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A study by the National Fire Protection Association discovered that almost 5 million American homes don’t have any smoke detectors. Yikes! The recommendation is that there is a smoke detector in every bedroom, outside every sleeping area and on each level of the house. So, the average two-story, 3 bedroom house should have at least five. And they should be replaced every 10 years.

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WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING! Sleeping is the most important activity (yes activity) that we do. Our brain is very active when we are sleeping, and sleeping is crucial to our health and well being. Researchers found that the brain processes complex stimuli during sleep, and uses this information to make decisions while awake. While you are sleeping the brain forms new memories and consolidates older ones. So it’s helping to cement the new information we recently took in for better recollection later. Sleep before learning helps prepare the brain to receive new memories, and sleep after learning is important to achieve the “save and file” of new information. So think about what it means when we say “I’m going to sleep on this” before making a decision. Keep in mind, pulling an “all-nighter” to study something could drop your ability to learn the new information by up to 40%. (source:newsinhealth.nih.gov)

QUESTIONS { + PROFESSIONAL ANSWERS }

I S A B E L L A S AY S . . . Q. I am a new mom and a new “Texan.” I found your publication and love the editorial and appreciate the local resources, I found my new pediatrician right away. What I need right now are friends! Any suggestions?

A. Thank you! And welcome to Texas. I agree moms need friends and sometimes this can be difficult and oddly, we can feel like an awkward adolescent again! So go ahead and brush up on your friend making skills and arrange to get out and about. A stroller is your first best friend; take to the neighborhood and then venture out to local parks. Also, keep a look out for mom groups; occasionally they post events and meet-ups in our “Know It All” calendars. Not sure what city you are residing in, but I bet you could connect with the Dallas Moms Blog; they have a list Community Playgroups and tons of great ideas, discussions, and well, friendship!

MARTY ASKS... Q. My child wants the same food every day. He is a bit of a picky eater. Should I be concerned?

M AG G I E , M O M O F 7 Y R . O L D . Q. Would love to know techniques I can use to help my autistic child in the pool. Therapy masked as fun!

A. This is not uncommon. Some young ones

A. By adding well planned activities and

may go days, even weeks, where they will only eat one food, in fact, there is a term for this, “food jags.” Although food jags leave parents frustrated, it’s helpful to go ahead and offer his favorite food, but be certain to also include other nutritious foods as well. This will encourage variety. Also, give the kid kitchen duties! A kitchen stool, a colander, and water to clean veggies may just increase his interest in different foods. If this persists and he starts eliminating more foods or entire food groups you may want to enlist the help of a Registered Dietitian, specializing in pediatric nutrition.

games to your child’s summer routine, you can increase muscle strength, endurance, balance, and work on their social skills too. Try this: Purchase a few differently textured pool noodles (smooth, bumpy, or made from foam.) Your child will like feeling (experiencing) the tactile differences. To play, have her “ride the noodle” like it’s a horse across the pool to feed him out of a bucket, then “ride” back to the starting point. Do this back and forth. Virtually all aquatic activities that your child does will help them develop key skills that will benefit them outside of the water too. Make some memories and have fun!

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ASK THE SPECIALIST

Q. My child (9 yrs) snores at night and my sister, a dental hygenist, said it could be from a sleep disorder. A. Your sister is referring to Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB). SDB typically results from a con-

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MOMENTS { BY PATRICK HEMPFING }

THANK YOU … AT 70 WORDS PER MINUTE

hank you – two words, only eight letters. “Thanks” could

One day, after Mom had finished her unappetizing lunch, I headed

cut it to a single word. Heck, sometimes words aren’t even

to the hospital cafeteria. As I walked down the hallway, I saw an elderly

needed – a warm embrace, held hand, or gentle forehead

man with a cane who looked familiar. I stopped and hesitantly asked,

kiss are effective nonverbal ways to show appreciation. Of

“Mr. Furhman?”

course, it’s even more special when “Thanks” is followed by “I love you.” Last July, I drove 15 hours to Pennsylvania for my mother’s serious operation. It hasn’t seemed that long since Mom combed my hair to get me ready for school. Luckily, since she drove the school bus (for 42

“Yes.” “I thought that was you. You haven’t changed a bit. Patrick Hempfing, class of 1978. I had you for typing in high school.” After I exchanged pleasantries with the teacher I hadn’t seen for

years), my chances of missing it were miniscule. Somehow those school

36 years, I asked, “Guess what I do for a living?” Before he could

days had long passed and now my tough, energetic mother was frail.

answer I blurted out, “I’m a writer. I can still type 70 words a minute.”

The words “stressed, fatigued, and worried” summed up my emotional week. I pondered the role reversal from my younger years as I brushed Mom’s hair and fed her ice chips, broth, and Jell-O.

To be honest, this may have been a slight overstatement, though I am proficient with the keyboard. I filled Mr. Fuhrman in on all the jobs I’ve performed since I took his

Mom just peeled and cut bananas for my morning cereal. Now I had

class. He smiled when I told him that, a few weeks earlier, I thought

to excite her about the tray of clear liquids delivered to her hospital

about him when I instructed my daughter, Jessie, to “place her fingers

room. All the times she held a tissue to my nose and said, “Blow,”

on the home row keys.” I’ve been trying to teach her to type instead of

pinching, in my opinion, too hard, came to mind when I became the holder of the tissue and issued the command. The “Fall Risk” sign posted outside her hospital room took me back to the

peck. As our meeting concluded, I thanked him for making a difference in my life. I’m not sure which of us enjoyed our chance meeting in the hospital more, but I know we both cherished the moment. Months have passed since that week-long visit to the hospital, and I am thankful that Mom is doing better. She turned 80 in November and

days when I held my outstretched arms for

is as feisty as ever. After her hospital stint, she spent three weeks in

my daughter, Jessie, to prevent my toddler

rehab. Much to her dismay, she had to re-take her driver’s test before

from falling. Now my ailing mom needed the

she could drive again. She set a goal, took the test, and passed. Thank

assistance. How did the years go so fast?

you, Mom, for the great lesson on perseverance. Jessie, the next time you’re faced with a challenge and feel like saying, “I can’t,” think of your Mom Maw and her driver’s test. You can do it. I also want you to always keep a thankful heart and express your gratitude with warm hugs and kind words, spoken, written in cursive, or typed, regardless of how fast you can press the keys. We can’t all have Mr. Furhman as our typing teacher. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. I’m grateful you’ve been here for 80 years. Thank you for the lessons you taught me, and drive safely. Maybe one day, you’ll bump into your road test examiner, not with your car, I hope, and have a chance to thank her for putting you at ease as you took your first driving test in decades. Until next month, remember to cherish the moments.

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he other night I attended a mom’s night out with a few girlfriends. We went to one of those “Paint and Sip” places, where you take a painting workshop while drinking wine and socializing. The teacher brings in a sample painting, and takes the class step-by-step through recreating it. The atmosphere is very relaxed, and it’s supposed to be a fun way to explore your creative side while spending time with friends. My entire group has young children at home. We were desperate for a break from kids, and looked forward to some fun adult conversation. And I figured the wine couldn’t hurt, either. When we arrived, I stopped to look at the piece we would be painting. It featured a deep blue night sky with a luminescent full moon. Trees with leaves in glittery fall colors graced a craggy beach. The calm ocean held a reflection of the moon, and the sky was dotted with tiny pinpoints of light. It was beautiful. And it looked impossible to replicate. There were about thirty students that night, mostly women. Once we settled in with our snacks and wine, the teacher started the lesson. First, we were to paint the top third of the canvas in blue. That was easy, and it felt soothing, spreading the creamy paint onto the textured canvas. The scent of acrylics and wine drifted up and my shoulders relaxed as I painted. Then, we were instructed to add a little black to the blue, painting our way down the canvas until the color was completely black at the bottom, with the blue color gradually darkening. That’s when I heard the first negative comments from around the room. “I messed up!” “Can I start over?” “I made my blue too dark!” As we worked, the conversation at my table turned to parenting and kids, as it usually does when a bunch of moms get together. Many of my group had given up careers to be at home with their kids. We talked about how difficult that transition can be. “The hardest part about staying home taking care of kids,” one friend said, “is that you never get any feedback. At least at work I got quarterly evaluations to tell me how I was doing.” “And a paycheck!” another mom said. Once the backgrounds of our canvases were finished, we blow-dried our paintings, and then began adding in the tree trunks. The teacher showed us exactly how to create these with a thin paintbrush turned sideways, painting long stripes from the bottom up, then adding branches. Next, we created a big full moon and dabbed the moon’s reflection onto the water in white. The comments began again. “My moon looks like an egg!” “I hate my trees!” I don’t know how many trees to paint.” “Can I look at yours?” After the grumbling in the room died down, our table went back to our previous conversation as we tried to follow the teacher’s directions.

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A mom of two spoke up first. “Any feedback on your parenting skills you do get is negative!” “Yeah,” I said. “No one ever stops you in the grocery store and tells what a great job you are doing with your kids.” “No,” another added, “but they sure do give you the look when the kids act up!” After our tree trunks dried, the teacher showed us how to mix three colors to achieve a golden-brown for painting fall leaves onto our bare trees. Again, the comments began. “My leaves are too big!” “I can’t get that color!” “Did I put too many?” The self-criticism I was hearing around the room reminded me of how we critique ourselves as parents. While it’s true that the media, parenting experts, and even other moms are always telling us what we are doing wrong—often our worst enemies are ourselves. No one can criticize us as harshly as we criticize ourselves. When I finished my artwork, I walked around the room and checked out the other paintings. I was amazed at how different they all were. Every student had been given the same colors and the same set of instructions, yet each person’s individuality shone through in their art. And each painting was beautiful. But when the class wrapped up, many students were unhappy with their results. “Don’t worry,” the teacher said. “In a minute we are going to each view our paintings from a distance. You will be happy and surprised at what you have done.” One by one, we placed our paintings on an easel at the front and stood behind a line on the floor to view our work from several feet away. The comments began again, but now they were entirely different. “Wow, it really looks good!” “I can’t believe I painted that!” “My leaves aren’t so bad from here!” “You were too close to it before,” the teacher said. And it was true. My less-than-round moon and too-thick tree trunks were pretty when viewed as a whole, as a small part of the bigger picture. I believe that it is the same with parenting. The little things—like the time you yelled at your kids or fed them mac ’n’ cheese four days in a row—seem huge when viewed up close. Or when you are in the middle of bigger problems, such as a teen with bad grades in school or a kid in trouble, you feel you have flunked at parenting. But down the road, when our kids are grown, it will all fade into the background. Every painting will look a little different, but they will all be beautiful. SP

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HIGH REGARD March was a good month for the Carson Leslie Foundation Because of the commitment of its founder, Annette Leslie, who in honor of her own child, Carson, and his battle until death from brain cancer, this organization has made a positive impact in behalf of children battling Cancer. So much so that the State of Texas House of Representatives has awarded CLF with a Resolution stating that their achievements have made a positive impact in support of research for Pediatric Brain Cancer. Annette will be the first person to say that she does not do this alone; she has scores of dedicated friends and other organizations helping her with raising funds, as well as contributing time and efforts to enrich the lives of teens battling cancer. Congratulations to the Carson Leslie Foundation! SP

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MAY 2015 FRI 1 FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE FARM - “MAY DAY” 10am-12pm. Celebrate May Day at Nash Farm. The early European tradition of celebrating on the 1st of May often included dancing and singing around a maypole, playing games and crowning the Queen of May. Elizabeth Nash had Germanic ancestry and would have been familiar with all of these activities. Registration is required. Participants of all ages are encouraged to attend. $3 per person. 626 Ball St. Grapevine. 817-410-3185

STORYTIME WITH SUNSHINE AT SUNSHINE GLAZE 10-11:30am. Every Friday morning. $20 per child. Ages 3-5. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, Southlake Town Square, Southlake. 817-424-1417

CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH ART COMPETITION 8-5:30pm. Daily (mon-fri) through May 8th. Come see the finalist in the talent group of artists from local high schools. High School students living in the 24th Congressional District created work for the annual Art Contest hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives. The winner will travel to see their work exhibited on Capitol Hill at the United States Capitol. FREE, Grand Gallery, 636 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817-410-3185

SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS: TEXAS HISTORY DAY 10am-2pm. Learn how Six Flags got its name, Learn about the park’s history and how park was developed. Learn more interesting facts spanning over 50 years and take a tour of the park via the Six Flags Railroad! A bit pricey, but worth a mention! $50-70, kids under 2 free.

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BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB 12-2pm. The Brown Bag Book Club meets every Friday from noon until 2pm at Bob Jones Nature Center. Bring a snack or lunch for yourself, something to share if you are so inclined, a sturdy pair of shoes for the trail, and a willing spirit. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake. Rusty Pafford rustypaf@ aol.com or call 817-491-6333

FRIENDS ROBOTICS 10-11:30am. This program is for youth, 10-12 years of age, who enjoy LEGOs. No prior experience is required for this program. Children will be introduced to the world of LEGOs EV3 Mindstorms and will have the opportunity to learn how to build and program robots. Participants will meet once weekly to work in groups and gain basic LEGOs robotics knowledge. Class size is limited to 16 participants. Online registration is required for this 8 week program and participants must plan on attending all classes. Ages: 10-12Admission: free Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford. 817-952-2374

SATURDAY GAMING 12-2pm. Teens and kids can come play PS 3 and Wii in the teen room on Saturday mornings. Board games are also available to play. Registration is not required. Ages 10-17. Admission is free. Bedford Public Library, Teen Room, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr., Bedford. 817-952-2374

ZIP LINE DAY AT THE HEARD MUSEUM.

SAT 2 KELLER FARMERS MARKET 8am-12pm. The Keller Farmers Market is a casual, open air, seasonal market that offers fresh produce, meats, tamales, baked goods, artisan bread, cheese, salsa, pasta, pickles, jellies and jams, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, pet products and crafts, all from the state of or within 150 miles. Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller.

GRAPEVINE MARKET 9am-2pm. Grapevine Market is held every Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., April through mid-October. Located in Liberty Park across from City Hall, The Grapevine Market features a variety of vendors offering home decor, jewelry, collectibles and much more. Liberty Park, 299 S. Main, Grapevine.

1-4pm. Soar through the treetops of the Heard Wildlife Sanctuary as you travel the Ropes Course’s zip line! Purchase one ticket for each ride. $12 per person. Ages 8+, Must make reservations at ropes@heardmuseum.org Heard Museum, 1 Nature Place, McKinney 972-562-5566

CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH ART COMPETITION 10-6:30pm. Come and see the finalist in the talent group of artists from local high schools. High School students living in the 24th Congressional District created work for the annual Art Contest hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives. The winner will travel to see their work exhibited on Capitol Hill at the United States Capitol. FREE, Grand Gallery, 636 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817-410-3185

4TH ANNUAL MOTHERHOOD MATTERS PREGNANCY EXPO PRESENTED BY WINGS FOR WELLNESS 10-2pm. Great resources for new and expectant moms with 50+ exhibitors - like pregnancy baby photography, pre/postnatal massage, nursery design, mommy jewelry and more! Educational seminars include Infant CPR, Car Seat Safety, Postpartum Depression, and Benefits of Exercise during and after pregnancy, and Coping with an Identity Crisis as a New Mom. Plus door prizes and give-a-ways. Richardson Civic Center, Grand Hall, 411 W. Arapaho Rd., Richardson. www.wingsforwellness.org Sponsored by Suburban Parent

SUN 3 FREE FEE SUNDAY AT SUNSHINE GLAZE 12-5pm. No studio fees on ceramic painting all day plus 20% off mosaics & glass fusion. We do not take reservations for Free Fee Sunday. Southlake Town Square, Southlake. 817-424-1417

CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH ART COMPETITION 12-5pm. Come and see the finalist in the talent group of artists from local high schools. High School students living in the 24th Congressional District created work for the annual Art Contest hosted by the U.S. House of Representatives. The winner will travel to see their work exhibited on Capitol Hill at the United States Capitol. FREE, Grand Gallery, 636 S. Main St., Grapevine, 817-410-3185

MON 4 SPANISH STORY TIME 11am-12pm. Immerse your children and yourself in another language! The Keller Public Library and Caminito Spanish Language Immersion preschool holds Spanish Language storytime for children 18 months to 5 years of age, and their

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KNOW IT ALL caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and cultural activities at 11 a.m. every Monday in the Library›s story room. This event is free and no registration is required. Keller Public Library, 640 Johnson Road, Keller. 817-743-4840

ADVENTURE KIDZ 4-5pm. Grades 3-5. Captivating tales, tasty snacks, active games and art projects are all part of this club for upper elementary school students. Pre-registration IS required and can be done in person or online. Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main St, Colleyville. 817-503-1150

FAMILY STORYTIME 6-6:30pm. Family storytime is a Keller Library program designed to appeal to elementary-age children as well as young preschoolers. Family Storytime will include one told story as well as a story or stories told with picture books, crafts, fingerplays and music. Join us every Monday evening at 6 p.m. in the Story Room at the Keller Library. The Story Room is in the children’s department, through the pink door. Keller Public Library, 640 Johnson Rd, Keller. 817-743-4840

TUE 5 SPRING SWIM SESSION BEGINS AT DIFFERENT STROKES SWIM SCHOOL Swim lessons for toddlers thru adults at the indoor heated pool at Harris Methodist HEB. Evening classes available. Other sessions begin June 2 & July 7. Call 817-649-SWIM or register online at differenstrokesswimschool.com. See ad in this issue.

BUILD-O-MANIA 4-5pm. Ages 3+. Fun free play with assorted building sets, 15,000 Lego pieces or jumbo puzzles are offered week to week. Duplos are available for younger children .No registration required Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main St., Colleyville. 817-503-1154

CHESS CLUB 4-5:30 pm. Hone your skills or learn the game from chess enthusiasts. Chess Club meets every Tuesday. Ages 6 to 18. No registration necessary; just show up! NRH Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland Hills. 817-427-6818

CHESS CLUB 4:30-5:30 pm. Ages 8-15. Come play! Participants learn basic rules of movement, strategy and tactics. Pre-regis-

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tration IS required and can be done in person or online starting Monday, September 8 at 10 a.m. Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main Street, Colleyville. 817-503-1154

WED 6 TABLETOP GAMING CLUBKELLER PUBLIC LIBRARY 5-6pm. The Tabletop Gaming Club meets at 5 p.m. each Wednesday in the Keller Public Library’s Story Room. This club is for ages 12 to adult and is free of charge. No prior experience or materials are required, just show up and enjoy! Game Catalog, Boardgames, Card Games, Miniature Games and Role-Playing Games Game Genre: Ancient, Fantasy, Medieval, Western, Super Hero, Science Fiction, etc.. Game Examples: DBA (Ancient) Lord of the Rings (Fantasy), HeroClix (Super Hero) and Star Wars (Sci-Fi) For information, e-mail Terrence Rideau, the Club’s director, at terrence_rideau@ yahoo.com or contact the Library’s Information Desk at (817)743-4840. Keller Public Library, 640 Johnson Rd., Keller. 817-743-4840

DALLAS ZOO PRESENTS: GIANTS OF THE JURASSIC 9am-5pm through Sept.7. Animatronic Dinosaurs – 20 of them! Plus world-renowned, interactive theater puppet experience. Free with Zoo admission!

THU 7 GRAPEVINE FARMERS MARKET 8am-4pm. Take advantage of the opportunity to eat healthy with locally-grown produce and products. Runs weekly through Oct. 17. Town Square Gazebo, 325 S. Main Street, Grapevine.

BILINGUAL STORY TIMEMANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY 10:30-11:30am. Bilingual Story Time, ages 3-5. M ansfield Public Library, 104 S. Wisteria, Mansfield. 817-473-4391

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KNOW IT ALL MATH HOMEWORK HELP 6-8pm. Every Thursday of the month (ongoing), except for HEB ISD holidays. Ages: Grades 7-12th grade math homework help taught by Marsha Davidson/HEB ISD Math Teacher. Registration is not required-first come first served program. Bedford Public Library, Teen Room, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr., Bedford. 817-952-2374

FRI 8 BOUNCE TIME, COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 10:15-11:30am. Ages 3 and under. This unstructured library time features a play area and music for our youngest library patrons and their caregivers. Caregiver attendance is required. No registration required Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main St., Colleyville. 817503-1150

ME AND MY AMERICAN GIRL DOLL CLASS 4-6pm. Paint a portrait on canvas of you & your doll together! $25 per child. Ages 5 & up. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, Southlake. 817-424-1417

SAT 9 KELLER FARMERS MARKET 8am-12pm. The Keller Farmers Market is a casual, open air, seasonal market that offers fresh produce, meats, tamales, baked goods, artisan bread, cheese, salsa, pasta, pickles, jellies and jams, honey, baked goods, prepared foods, pet products and crafts, all from the state of or within 150 miles. Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller.

GRAPEVINE MARKET 9am-2pm. Grapevine Market is held every Thursday and Saturday, April through mid-October. Located in Liberty Park across from City Hall, The Grapevine Market features a variety of

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vendors offering home decor, jewelry, collectibles and much more. Liberty Park, 299 S. Main, Grapevine.

FRIENDS ROBOTICS AT THE BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 10-11:30am. This program is for youth, 10-12 years of age, who enjoy LEGOs. No prior experience is required for this program. Children will be introduced to the world of LEGOs EV3 Mindstorms and will have the opportunity to learn how to build and program robots. Participants will meet once weekly to work in groups and gain basic LEGOs robotics knowledge. Class size is limited to 16 participants. Online registration is required for this 8 week program and participants must plan on attending all classes. Ages: 10-12, Admission: free. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford. 817-952-2374

SATURDAY GAMING AT THE BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 12-2pm. Teens and kids can come play PS 3 and Wii in the teen room on Saturday mornings. Board games are also available to play. Registration is not required. Ages 10-17. Admission: free Bedford Public Library, Teen Room, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr., Bedford. 817-952-2374

SATURDAY GAMING 12-2pm. Teens and kids can come play PS3 and Wii in the teen room on Saturday mornings. Board games are also available to play. Registration is not required. Admission: free. Ages 1017. Bedford Public Library, Teen Room, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford. 817-952-2374

HERITAGE PARK TOURSEULESS 1-5pm. Free tours of historic Heritage Park are offered on the second Saturday of every month. Visit the all-new Euless Heritage Museum at the Ruth Millican Center, as well as the Himes Log House, the Fuller House and the McCormick Barn. Come see “HOW WE LIVED” Group tours are available on different days depending on staff availability. Heritage Park, 201 Cullum Drive, Euless. 817-685-1649

SECOND SATURDAYS 6-8pm. Teens, join us for free after-hours events at the Library. Ages 12-17. Online Registration and School IDs are required for this event. To register: http://tx.evanced.info/bedford/ lib/eventcalendar.asp-- Bedford Public Library, Teen Room, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford. 817-952-2374

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KNOW IT ALL BIKE FEST 10am-2pm. Kick off Bike to Work Week by attending Irving’s Annual Bicycle Fest at its new location! Join in the activities with a group ride, Kids Bicycle Safety Rodeo, visit with vendors that specialize in bicycling information and equipment, receive an “on-the-spot” bike check, and see unique cycling groups and more. Performing at the 2015 Bike Fest.: Don’t miss Boxcar Bandits, a musical group that melds bluegrass, old-time, western swing and country with the sounds of string band instruments to create their signature Skunkgrass sound. Cost is free. 221 E. Irving Blvd.,Irving (at Irving’s old lumberyard area) 221 E. Irving Boulevard. 972-721-2355

SUN 10 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! DALLAS ZOO PRESENTS: GIANTS OF THE JURASSIC 9am-5pm through Sept.7. Animatronic Dinosaurs – 20 of them! Plus world-renowned, interactive theater puppet experience. Free with Zoo admission!

MON 11 SPANISH STORY TIME-KELLER PUBLIC LIBRARY 11am-12pm. Immerse your children and yourself in another language! The Keller Public Library and Caminito Spanish Language Immersion preschool holds Spanish Language storytime for children 18 months to 5 years of age, and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and cultural activities at 11 a.m. every Monday in the Library’s story room. This event is free and no registration is required. Keller Public Library, 640 Johnson Road, Keller. 817-743-4840

ADVENTURE KIDZ, COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 4-5pm. Grades 3-5. Captivating tales, tasty snacks, active games and art projects are all part of this club for upper elementary school students. Pre-registration IS required and can be done in person or online. Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main St, Colleyville. 817-503-1150

TUE 12 BUILD-O-MANIA AT THE COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 4-5pm. Ages 3+. Fun free play with assorted building sets, 15,000 Lego

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pieces or jumbo puzzles are offered week to week. Duplos are available for younger children. No registration required Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main St., Colleyville. 817-503-1154

CHESS CLUB 4-5:30pm. Hone your skills or learn the game from chess enthusiasts. Chess Club meets every Tuesday. Ages 6 to 18. No registration necessary; just show up! NRH Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland Hills. 817-427-6818

CHESS CLUB, COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 4:30-5:30pm. Ages 8-15. Come play! Participants learn basic rules of movement, strategy and tactics. Pre-registration IS required and can be done in person or online starting Monday, September 8 at 10 a.m. Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main Street, Colleyville. 817-503-1154

WED 13 M.O.P.S. (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS & SCHOOLAGED) 6-7:30pm. See ad in this issue. Martin United Methodist Church, 2621 Bedford Rd, Bedford. 817-354-9038

THU 14 MATH HOMEWORK HELP 6-8pm. Every Thursday of the month, (except for HEB ISD holidays). Ages: Grades 7-12th grade math homework help taught by Marsha Davidson/ HEB Math Teacher. Registration is not required-first come first served program. Bedford Public Library, Teen Room, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr., Bedford. 817-952-2374

FRI 15 STORYTIME WITH SUNSHINE AT SUNSHINE GLAZE 10-11:30am. Every Friday morning. $20 per child. Ages 3-5. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, Southlake Town Square, Southlake. 817-424-1417

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5-10pm. Food truck line-ups will be announced the Thursday before each event. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets to the food truck events, as seating is limited. Come on out with family and friends and enjoy music, fun and great food from our area food trucks. River Legacy Park-Elm Grove Pavilion, 701 Northwest Green Oaks, Arlington. 817-459-5474

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SUN 17 DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL 8:30am-6pm. Come to Las Colinas to enjoy an opportunity to celebrate Asian culture during the annual DFW Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival at the Las Colinas Urban Center along the shores of Lake Carolyn. Lake Carolyn’s surrounding skies will be filled with colorful kites, while exciting dragon boat races, cultural performances, a lantern festival, traditional Asian cuisine, arts and crafts, and educational activities will be made available for attendees to enjoy. Cost is free. Lake Carolyn, Las Colinas Urban Center, Irving.

MON 18 SPANISH STORY TIME-KELLER PUBLIC LIBRARY 11am-12pm. Immerse your children and yourself in another language! The Keller Public Library and Caminito Spanish Language Immersion preschool holds Spanish Language storytime for children 18 months to 5 years of age, and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, and cultural activities at 11 a.m. every Monday in the Library’s story room. This event is free

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4-5pm. Ages 3+. Fun free play with assorted building sets, 15,000 Lego pieces or jumbo puzzles are offered week to week. Duplos are available for younger children. No registration required Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main St., Colleyville. 817-503-1154

4-5:30pm. Hone your skills or learn the game from chess enthusiasts. Chess Club meets every Tuesday. Ages 6 to 18. No registration necessary, just show up! NRH Library, 9015 Grand Ave., North Richland Hills. 817-427-6818

10am-2pm. See ad in this issue North Richland Hills Montessori, 8725 North Tarrant Pkwy, North Richland Hills. 817-281-9992

and no registration is required. Keller Public Library, 640 Johnson Road, Keller. 817-743-4840

trail, and a willing spirit. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake. Rusty Pafford rustypaf@ aol.com or call 817-491-6333

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4:30-5:30pm. Ages 8-15. Come play! Participants learn basic rules of movement, strategy and tactics. Pre-registration IS required and can be done in person or online starting Monday, September 8 at 10 a.m. Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main Street, Colleyville. 817-503-1154

THU 21 GRAPEVINE FARMERS MARKET 8am-4pm. Take advantage of the opportunity to eat healthy with locally-grown produce and products. Runs weekly through Oct. 17. Town Square Gazebo, 325 S. Main Street, Grapevine.

GRAPEVINE MARKET 9am-2pm. Grapevine Market is held every Thursday and Saturday , April through mid-October. Located in Liberty Park across from City Hall, The Grapevine Market features a variety of vendors offering home decor, jewelry, collectibles and much more. Liberty Park, 299 S. Main, Grapevine.

SAT 23 TRE/THE T SAFARI SHUTTLE SATURDAYS BEGIN Every Saturday through Sept 5, hop on the Trinity Railway Express to the Intermodal Transportation Center at 1001 Jones St and onto the Safari Shuttle to the Fort Worth Zoo. TRE

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runs from 6:30am-10:30pm; Safari Shuttle runs every half-hour 9:30am6:30pm. The-T.com 817-215-8600; trinityrailwayexpress.org 214-979-1111. See ad in this issue.

PAW PRINT DAY AT SUNSHINE GLAZE 11am-2pm. Bring your furry friends and capture their precious paw prints on pottery! Call us for more details! Sunshine Glaze, Southlake Town Square, Southlake. 817-424-1417

TUE 26 HOME SCHOOL CLASSES AT THE FORT WORTH ZOO 8:45-10:45am. The Fort Worth Zoo offers classes for home-schooled children ages 6 to 12 two Tuesdays in month of May. Classes, $25 each, are from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. and include a snack, live animal presentation and admission for each student to the Zoo on class day. Please note that the same class is offered twice a month. Classes for home-schooled children ages 13 to 15 are offered one Tuesday a month in May. Classes, $50 each, are from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. and include an interactive lab, snack, live animal presentation and admission for each student to the Zoo on class day. Please see website for specific dates for the appropriate age groups, and also to register. Fort Worth Zoo, 1989 Colonial Parkway, Fort Worth. 817-759-7200

WED 27 M.O.P.S. (MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS & SCHOOL-AGED) 6-7:30pm. See ad in this issue. Martin United Methodist Church, 2621 Bedford Rd, Bedford. 817-354-9038

UTA PLANETARIUM AND LUNCH 9am-9pm. The University of Texas-Arlington Planetarium will wow stargazers and commoners alike. Using state-of-the-art technology and a 60-ft. dome screen, the Planetarium is an immersive space theater facility with endless capabilities. The shows are one-hour long and consist of approximately 30-minutes of stargazing of tonight’s night sky presented by a space scientist, and another 30-minutes of prerecorded video. After we get our fill of the stars, we will be dining at Catfish Sam’s. An Arlington staple serving up scrumptious seafood and southern style cuisine.

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Registration Fee: $3.00. Admission Fee: $6.00. Please bring $ for lunch & other purchases. 817-748-8315

THU 28 LADIES NIGHT AT SUNSHINE GLAZE 6-9pm. Ladies enjoy free studio fees on ceramic painting plus 20% off mosaics & glass fusion. BYOB. Reservations recommended for groups of 5 or more. Sunshine Glaze, Southlake Town Square, Southlake. 817-424-1417

FRI 29 PARENT’S NIGHT OUT 5:30-8:30pm. Parents, enjoy your night out while the kids create with us and play games! Pizza will be served! $30 per child, ages 5 & up. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, Southlake Town Square, Southlake. 817-424-1417

SAT 30 SUMMER KICKOFF 10am-1pm. Sign up for Southlake Summer Reading Club, register for recreation programs & enjoy live entertainment by the Space Rockers, inflatables, balloon artists, snow cones, and much more! Free event. Southlake Town Square, Southlake. 817-748-8019

DALLAS/FORT WORTH ULTIMATE WOMEN’S EXPO 10am-5pm. Explore your own personal style, renew your soul and uncover your passions while you relax and rejuvenate, explore a new interest, purchase a great find, connect with inspiring Keynote Speakers Melisssa Gilbert, Nancy Grace, Tabatha Coffey and re-ignite your inner you. Hundreds of Shopping Pavilions, perfect for unique holiday gift Ideas for every member of your family - and that all important “You”. Indulge yourself with the very best Dallas/Fort Worth has to offer in shopping, fashion, food, entertainment, cosmetics and travel. Spend a relaxing day being pampered with spa treatments, massages and retail therapy. Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 West Las Colinas Blvd., Irving. $10 admission. 866-618-3434

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KNOW IT ALL SAVE THE DATE JUN 4 INFORMAL TOUR NIGHT AT COVENANT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 7pm. CCA serves students ages PK3 – Grade 12. Next tour night is July 9. 901 Cheek Sparger Rd, Colleyville 817-2814333 x 1, www.covenantchristian.net, admissions@covenantchristian.net. See ad in this issue.

JUN 8-11 ERIC BELL SOCCER ACADEMY AT TCU Half-day & full day camp options available. Additional day camp dates are June 15-18. Residential camp dates for youth elite, college ID and goalkeepers are July 16-19. For more info and to register, visit www. ericbellsocceracademy.com. See ad in this issue.

JUN 8-12 SUMMER CHESS CAMP AT UT DALLAS Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes for ages 7-14. 9am-noon

or 1-4pm and extended playing classes available. Other sessions June 15-19, July 13-17 and July 20-24. Register at www. utdallas.edu/chess. For more info, call 972-883-4899 or email james.stallings@ utdallas.edu. See ad in this issue.

JUN 8-AUG 10 SUMMER GOLF CAMPS AT TIERRA VERDE GOLF CLUB AND CHESTER DITTO GOLF COURSE Weekly camps where students will get hooked on golf in a fun and exciting environment learning the basics in pitching, putting, chipping and full swing. Have a great time and meet new friends. For ages 6-17, $79/week. To register, call one of the Pro Shops. Tierra Verde 817-478-8500 or Chester Ditto 817-275-5941. See ad in this issue for dates, times and locations.

JUN 8-AUG 14 IRVING ARTS CENTER’S STEAM POWERED WEEKLY ART ADVENTURE CAMPS Explore the exciting ways that Science, Technology, Engineering, ART and Math collide in 14 camps for ages 4-18. 333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving. To register, call 972-252-2787 or visit IrvingArtsCenter. com. See ad in this issue.

JUN 9-JUL 9 TCU BASEBALL CAMP All-Star Day Camps. For ages 6-14. Camp 1 is 6/9-6/12; Camp 2 is 6/15-6/18; Camp 3 is 6/22-6/25; and Camp 4 is 7/6-7/9. For more info and to sign up, visit www. tcubaseballcamps.com. See ad in this issue.

JUN 9-AUG 11 SUMMER ART CAMP AT SUNSHINE GLAZE CREATIVE STUDIO Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3pm. Advanced reservations required. 405 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake 817-424-1417 www.SunshineGlaze.com. See ad in this issue.

JUN 9-AUG 14 WET ‘N WILD 2015 SUMMER CAMP Go wild this summer at the Bob Jones Nature Center. Tues-Fri 9am-4pm. For ages 3-11. To register, call 817-491-6333 or visit www.bjnc.org/education-summercamps.php. See ad in this issue.

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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story times ARLINGTON CENTRAL BRANCH 101 East Abram St., 817-459-6900

Mon - Toddler Time 10am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11am, ages 0-2. Tue - Family Story Time 6:30pm, all ages. Wed - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7.

LAKE ARLINGTON BRANCH 4000 West Green Oaks Blvd. 817-478-3762

EULESS PUBLIC LIBRARY 201 N. Ector Dr., 817-685-1493

Wed - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2. Thur Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7.

Tue - Lapsit 10:30am, non-walker babies; Preschool Story Time 11am, ages 3-5. Wed Preschool Story Time 11am, ages 3-5. Thur - Toddler Time 10:30am, ages 12-36mos; Preschool Story Time 11am; Family Story Time 6:30pm, all ages.

NORTHEAST BRANCH 1905 Brown Blvd., 817-277-5573

GRAPEVINE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1201 Municipal Way, 817-410-3405

Tue - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7.

WOODLAND WEST BRANCH 2837 West Park Row Dr. 817-277-5265

Tue - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2. Wed Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7.

SOUTHEAST BRANCH 900 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd. 817-459-6395

Wed - Preschool Storytime 10:30am, ages 3-7. Fri - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2. 2nd Sat Only - Family Story Time 10:30am, all ages.

SOUTHWEST BRANCH 3311 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd. 817-459-6386

Tue - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7. Thur - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18mos3yrs; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2.

EAST BRANCH 1624 New York Ave., 817-275-3321

Mon - Wee Reads - Bilingual 10:30am, ages 3-4.

BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY 2424 Forest Ridge Dr., 817-952-2350

Registration is required for BabyGarden Story Times only. Tues - The Story Spot 10:15 & 11am, ages 2 and up. Thur - BabyGarden Sprouts Story Time 10:10am, pre-walkers; BabyGarden Peapods Story Time 10:50am, walkers (0-1yr); Twosees Story Time 11:45am, ages 2-3. 4th Fri Only - Family Fun Friday 3:45pm, all ages.

COLLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 110 Main St., 817-503-1150

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& Read; 10:15 am; ages 3; Thur - Tiny Treasures 10:15 am; 0-17 months; Tiny Treasures 11:00 am; 0-17 months; Story Playhouse Early Elementary 4:00pm; grades K-2 Rotates every other week; Story Playhouse Upper Elementary 4:00pm; grades 3-5 Rotates every other week

LAST WEEK OF STORY TIMES IS WEEK OF APRIL 6-11 Mon - Especially for 3’s; 10:15 am; age 3; Preschool Story Time; 10:15 am; ages 4 – 5; Home 2 Library Connection: Early Elementary; 2:00 Rotates every other week; Home 2 Library Connection: Upper Elementary; 2:00 Rotates every other week; Snacks and Stories; 4:00; K-2; Adventure Kidz 4:00pm; grades 3-5; Tue - Toddler Tales; 10:15 am; ages 18 - 36 months; Toddler Tales; 11:15 am; ages 18 - 36 months; Preschool Story Time; 10:15 am; ages 4 – 5; Wed - Toddler Tales; 10:15 am; ages 18 - 36 months; Shake, Rattle

Tue - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos; Preschool Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-5. Wed - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos, Preschool Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-5. Thur - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos; Preschool Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-5.

HURST PUBLIC LIBRARY 901 Precinct Line Rd. 817-788-7300

Mon - Toddler Time 10am, ages 1-3. Tue Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-6. Thur - Toddler Time 10am, ages 1-3

KELLER PUBLIC LIBRARY 640 Johnson Rd., 817-743-4840

Mon - Spanish Storytime 11am; Family Storytime 6pm, all ages. Tue - Preschoolers 10:15am, ages 3-6; Baby Time (registration required) 11am, ages 0-18 mos; Toddlers 11:30am, ages 1836 mos. Wed - Preschoolers 10:15am, ages 3-6; Baby Time (registration required) 11am, ages 0-18 mos; Toddlers 11:30am, ages 18-36 mos. Sat - Preschoolers 12:15pm, ages 3-6; Baby Time (registration required) 1pm, ages 0-18 mos; Toddlers 1:30pm, ages 18-36 mos.

MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY 104 S. Wisteria, 817-473-4391

Tue - Story Time for Tots 10:30am, ages 0-3 Wed - Listeners Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-5. Thur - Bilingual Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-5 Fri - Baby Story Time 10:30am.

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY 9015 Grand Ave., 817-427-6800

Tue - Toddler Time 10am, ages 18-36 mos., Sunset Story Time 7:00pm. Wed - Story Time 10:15 & 11:15am, ages 3-6.

ROANOKE PUBLIC LIBRARY 308 S. Walnut, 817-491-2691

Mon - Story Time at McDonald’s (1100 N. Hwy. 377) 10:45am, all ages. Tue - Bedtime Story Time 7pm, all ages. Fri - Story Time with Katy Kitten 10:30am, all ages.

SOUTHLAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1400 Main St., 817-748-8243

Tue - Lap Sit Story Time 10am, infants; Toddler Time 10:45am, ages 2-3; Preschool 11:30am, ages 4-5. Wed - Mother Goose Story Time 10am, ages 1-2; Toddler Time 10:45am, ages 2-3; Preschool Story Time 11:30am, ages 4-5.

All Storytimes are FREE. Listed are the regularly scheduled storytimes. Call to confirm as schedules are subject to change.

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FUN STUFF { LIFE IS BETTER WHEN YOU’RE LAUGHING }

TEACHER: WHAT IS THE SHORTEST MONTH?

WHAT HAS A SINGLE EYE BUT CANNOT SEE?

STUDENT: MAY, IT ONLY HAS THREE LETTERS

A NEEDLE

WHAT IS A LIGHT AS A FEATHER, YET THE STRONGEST MAN CAN’T HOLD FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES? YOUR BREATH

I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.

My Mother taught me

— MARTHA WASHINGTON

ABOUT MARRIAGE. “How do you think you got here?”

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LOGIC. “If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can’t go to the store with me.” MEDICINE. “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to freeze that way.” TO THINK AHEAD. “If you don’t pass your spelling test, you’ll never get a good job!” ESP. “Put your sweater on; don’t you think that I know when you’re cold?” HUMOR. “When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.” HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT. “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up. GENETICS. “You are just like your father!”

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ROOTS. “Do you think you were born in a barn?” WISDOM OF AGE. “When you get to be my age, you will understand.” ANTICIPATION. “Just wait until your father gets home.”

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ABOUT RECEIVING. “You are going to get it when we get home.” And my all time favorite thing, JUSTICE. “One day you will have kids, and I hope they turn out just like YOU... then you’ll see what it’s like.”

GOTTA LOVE ‘EM My husband was helping our son (1st grade) with his science fair project (lighting a light bulb from the acid in a lemon.) While my husband struggled through faulty trial runs which produced no light, I helped my son document the steps. I asked, “What is dad doing now?” He answered, “Putting a copper wire into the lemon.” Then I asked, “And what else is he doing?” He answered, “Having a really hard time with it.” JACKIE, MOM OF ONE SMART SON

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BACKTALK { BY KEN SWARNER }

WAS I EVEN THERE?

or years, my wife and I have been conducting meaningful, deep and informative conversations; only, I swear I was not

She’s not ready to acknowledge that sometimes when she’s driving home from work, or weeding the garden, or trying to find my hiding

present at all of them. I can’t prove it, but I am certain that some of these tete-a-tetes

take place in my wife’s head. And for the record, I’m not telepathic. My wife will readily admit that her mind is often working overtime

spot from the kids, she thinks of the things she wants me to do and then convinces herself that I was actually part of that talk. She’ll claim that I was there when she told me to take out the trash, or to pick up

– she’s a high intensive person. She’ll also confirm that she practices

our daughter at track practice, or to be home early because her mother

conversations before she has them. She will not, however, concede that

was stopping by for coffee and I needed to get the unidentified hand

my answers are sometimes figments of her imagination.

prints off the couch cushions (or at least flip them). She never told me

“I swear I am talking to a wall half the time,” my wife told me the other day, blowing out a long steady, frustrated stream of breath in my direction. “Are those walls padded?” I asked. She wasn’t amused. I’d be lying if I said that I pay attention to everything she says. Lord

her mother was on the way. I wouldn’t have forgotten that. I would have been in my hiding place. My wife will even recite back comments and answers I supposedly gave during her mythical talk times. It usually begins with a statement

knows I tend to drift when the conversation turns to housework or her

from me, like: “You never told me to change the baby’s diaper.” “Yes

side of the family. But, I am always the first to admit when I have been

I did,” she’d counter, without a hint of indecision in her tone. “In fact,”

daydreaming and missed an important piece of information...like last

she’d continue, “you flat out told me that you’d ‘change the ‘dookie

week when my wife told me to pick up toilet paper on my way home

diaper’ during the next commercial.”

from work. I bought coffee filters. We hosted PTA that night. “I’m sorry,” I said, apologizing for my error. “I was probably thinking of last night’s baseball game this morning and not listening to you. I wonder if putting coffee filters in the bathroom will startle anyone?” See? I admitted I wasn’t listening. And,

But it’s a losing battle when you bring imaginary husbands into the mix.

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“Now wait one darn minute,” I retorted. “I used the word ‘dookie?’” “Yes, and I distinctly remember feeling queasy about it.” Unfortunately, I can’t prove I wasn’t there. It’s bad enough that I occasionally make mistakes and drop the ball in the real world, but I can’t even get things

she appreciates

right in the land of make-

it when I do that.

believe. (sigh)

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