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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.

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’

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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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case of “actions speaking louder than words” as we shape equality attitudes and aspirations in our children.

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Our joints, gut and brain function best when we eat whole foods, including vegetables, beans, fruits and whole grains.

Our bodies produce inflammation as a natural response to “foreign invaders.” Processed items, with their added sugar, salt, preservatives and partially hydrogenated oils, can all contribute to pain and inflammation.

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MARGARET, MOMPRENEUR OF 3 Q. What are the best practices to help encourage and teach our children leadership skills outside of the classroom?

A. You should know that no matter what field of work they choose, it is always going to be important to communicate effectively to become a leader. Communication and Leadership are skills, and like all skills, they are learnable. Children are normally fearless and acquire these skills very easily when taught, with help and encouragement, starting in the home. All this can lead to a great life for themselves and others.

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A. If you find a baby bird, it’s always a good idea to restrain, crate or put inside any domestic pets while you deal with the bird. If the bird or birds have beginning feathers and it appears uninjured, go ahead and place it in the nest. If the nest has fallen down (common after windstorms), replace the nest in a tree with the baby bird(s) in it. It is not true that birds abandon their chicks if a person touches them. Birds have a poor sense of smell.

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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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ThinkFun, Inc. knows that too and developed a way to teach complex concepts of electricity in a creative, safe, and entertaining way. Circuit Maze challenges players to solve puzzles involving electrical currents.

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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.

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.

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.

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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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 remain firmly in the chair by Mattie’s head. There was no way I

sprinkles. I emphasized, “Please have them ready

was going to peek over at that. At 10:07 a.m., I finally stood

by 9:30 tomorrow morning.”

in the checkout line with four-dozen cupcakes. They

My job was to deliver the cupcakes to

weren’t cheap. Again, I thought back 11 years – the

Jessie’s school by 10:45 a.m., so she could

cupcakes were a lot less expensive than the

share them with her friends at recess. I

hospital bills that followed Jessie’s birth.

arrived at the bakery at 9:45. The employee

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

was more popular than we expected, and

hurry. I need to be out of here no later than 10:10.”

I worried we’d run out and be left with just chocolate.

She looked at me sternly and said, “I’m finishing this cake order

How could cupcakes be so stressful? But I didn’t pace, and we

now. The cupcakes are made; I only need to decorate them.”

I paced up the aisle past the muffins and pies. I paced

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, 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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That beautiful girl now bakes me something special each year

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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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JUNE 2016 ONGOING RAGTIME THE MUSICAL Runs through June 5. At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing... and anything is possible. The stories of an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician unfold - set in turn-ofthe-century New York - all three united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Their compelling stories are set to theatre’s richest and most glorious Tony Award®-winning score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. Winning Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Musical Score, this 13 time Tony Award nominated musical is a timeless celebration of life what it could and should be! Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 First Avenue, Dallas, 214565-1116, dallassummermusicals.org.

GREENHILL SCHOOL SUMMER ON THE HILL Programs run through Aug. 12. Select from an extraordinary variety of camps for boys and girls, ages 3-18. For more info, visit www.greenhill.org./summer. See ad in this issue. Greenhill School, 4141 Spring Valley Road, Dallas, www.greenhill.org./summer.

WED 1 FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. TULSA 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

THU 2 FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. TULSA 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

FRI 3 STORY TIME AT THE INTERURBAN RAILWAY MUSEUM IN PLANO Every Friday morning at 10:30 in the lobby of the historic Interurban Railway Museum in downtown Plano, spellbound children take a magical train ride through the tales of professional storyteller

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Genie Hammel and her sidekick Eugene the Motor Mouse. The 30-minute funfilled, interactive experience is aimed at toddlers and preschool children.

However, kids of all ages are welcome and often attend. Interurban Railway Museum, 901 E. 15th Street, Plano, Texas, 972-241-2117, www.planoconservancy.org.

BOOKED ON FRIDAYS 12pm-2pm Bring your lunch at noon the 2nd Friday of each month for fun reads and light conversation. June: Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. Smith Public Library, 300 Country Club Rd., Bldg. 300, Wylie, 972-516-6250, www.wylietexas. gov/library.

TASTE OF DALLAS Fri: 5-11pm • Sat: 11am-11pm • Sun: 11am8pm. Taste of Dallas is celebrating its 30th annual festival of all things food, art, music, family and FUN this summer, as North Texas’s largest tasting event readies for its return to Fair Park June 3-5, 2016. Don’t miss tasty shopping in the Taste Marketplace, where attendees can sample their way through the Fiesta Mart Mercado and from dozens of local culinary vendors. Local and regional artists will show off their inspired works in The Gallery. More than 50 street chalk artists will create amazing masterpieces right before your eyes with nothing but chalk and pavement. Music will pour out from the Main Stage, filling the event with fun and festivity all weekend long.

And kids (11 and under FREE) will enjoy plenty to keep them busy and engaged, including free indoor kids attractions like bounce houses and slides, an interactive petting zoo, art activities, jugglers & magicians and other entertainment on the kids’ stage, and more. This is a 30th anniversary party you won’t want to miss!

Dallas Fair Park, 1300 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas, tasteofdallas.org.

HALF PRICE BOOKS CLEARANCE SALE Join Half Price Books for a fantastic sale!

Everything is $2 or less! Hours: Friday and Saturday, June 3 - 4 from 9am to 7pm and Sunday, June 5 from 9am to 6pm. The first 100 customers each day will receive a free HPB tote bag! (limit

one tote bag per person ages 16 and up).

Stock up on as many books as you can carry, as well as music, movies and more.

Arlington Convention Center Parking is $5, and admission is FREE. Accepted Tender: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover. We are sorry, but we are unable to accept coupons, other discounts or HPB Gift Cards. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Arlington Convention Center, 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, 817-459-5000, www. halfpricebooks.com.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. SPRINGFIELD 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

TEXAS RANGERS VS. SEATTLE MARINERS 7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

SAT 4 HISTORIC MCKINNEY FARMERS MARKET Saturdays 8am-12pm at Chestnut Square on the corner of Anthony & McDonald.

Thursdays 3-6pm at Adriatica on the corner of Virginia Pkwy & Adriatica Chestnut Square, 315 S Chestnut St., Mckinney, Texas, 972-562-8790, www. chestnutsquare.org. See ad in this issue.

ROCKWALL FARMERS MARKET 8-12 Saturdays through October., 101 Rusk Street, Rockwall, rockwallfarmersmarket.org.

FRISCO ROTARY FARMERS MARKET 8am-1pm, 8221 Fourth Street, Frisco, friscofarmersrotarymarket.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.

FARMERS BRANCH MARKET 8am-12pm. The new Farmers Branch Market is an outdoors farmer’s market featuring fresh produce, specialty foods & 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, 469-5547300, www.dallaszoo.com.

MISS DALLAS 5K BENEFITTING THE UNITED LEUKODYSTROPHY FOUNDATION 8:30am. The Miss Dallas 5K is benefiting the United Leukodystrophy Foundation which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information, increasing public awareness, and promoting and supporting research into causes, treatments and prevention of the various leukodystrophies.

Leukodystrophy describes approximately 40 diseases that affect the growth or maintenance of the white matter in the brain. See website to register and to obtain more details about race. Bachman Lake, 3500 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, 817-564-1200, www.missdallas5k.com.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. SPRINGFIELD 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

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KNOW IT ALL TEXAS RANGERS VS. SEATTLE MARINERS

WED 8

8:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

TEXAS RANGERS VS. HOUSTON ASTROS

SUN 5

7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas, www.texas. rangers.mlb.com.

IN-STORE PERFORMANCE WITH GUSTAFER YELLOWGOLD’S CREATOR, MORGAN TAYLOR

DALLAS WINGS VS. WASHINGTON MYSTICS

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 from the six previous Gustafer Yellowgold DVD/ CD sets 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.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. SPRINGFIELD

DOWNTOWN PLANO ART & WINE WALK 5-8pm. Get an early start to the weekend by partaking in the Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk. Held monthly on the second Thursday of April-November, the Downtown Plano Art & Wine Walk is a sip and shop event where participants get to sample selected wines at their favorite shops throughout the arts district while enjoying live music and curated art exhibitions. Downtown Plano Arts District, 1010 E. 15th Street, Plano, 972-948-5916.

TEXAS RANGERS VS. HOUSTON ASTROS

MON 6

1:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas, www.texas. rangers.mlb.com.

HANG TIME CAMP AT ROCKWALL INDOOR SPORTS EXPO

FRI 10

THE WIZARD OF OZ Runs June 6-12. Please visit the website for specific show times/dates and to purchase tickets. Bass Hall, 4th and Calhoun Streets, Fort Worth, 817-2124280 www.basshall.com.

TEXAS RANGERS VS. HOUSTON ASTROS 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.

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THU 9

6:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

June 6-August 12. Enjoy a full day of sports, games, arts & crafts, science experiments and more. Mon-Fri 7:30am5pm. Come for one day, one week or all summer. Ages 6-12. $25/day or $100/ week. 2922 S. Goliad, Rockwall, 972772-9061 www.riserockwall.com. See ad in this issue.

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7:30pm. College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, 817-272-5584 wings.wnba.com.

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SMITH LIBRARY SUMMER READING CLUB KICKOFF PARTY 9-11:45am. Join the celebration! Wylie’s Summer Reading Club kicks off with a free party. Kids can jump in a bounce house, slide on an inflatable slide, pet baby animals, dance to the DJ’s tunes, make a hat with the Rad Hatter, and visit the Perot Museum Tech Truck.

Keep a log of books read over the summer and enter to win prizes. Smith Public Library, 300 Country Club Road, Wylie, 972-516-6017.

DIRK NOWITZKI’S 2016 HEROES CELEBRITY BASEBALL GAME 7pm. Batter up! North Texas legend Dirk Nowitzki will head to the baseball diamond for the fan-favorite Dirk Nowitzki’s 2016 Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game presented by BaylorScott &White Medical Center – Frisco. Game goers are encouraged to come out early for family-fun festivities and a Heroes Special Olympics All-Star Softball Game plus post-game fireworks to round out the evening. Last year’s game sold out, so get tickets early! For the 15th year, two baseball teams made up of celebrity

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KNOW IT ALL players will slug it out for nine innings of hard-charging, umpires-umpping, trashtalking, base-stealing, home run-hitting baseball. Tickets are on sale now for $9, $13, $17 and $20 at Ticketmaster (800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.) or at the Dr. Pepper Ballpark Box Office during office hours. Will call will open at 10am the day of the game (June 10).

Tickets also will be available at the door.

Proceeds will benefit the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation and the Heroes Foundation.

Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, dnfoundation.org.

SAT 11 KILLIS MELTON’S 21ST ANNUAL ICE CREAM CRANK OFF

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 1822 & Jul 25-29. Register at www.utdallas. edu/chess. See ad in this issue.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. MIDLAND

PANCAKES WITH POLICE & SUMMER SAFETY EVENT

TUE 14

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 accessories. Visit website for all details and to purchase tickets. Plano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, 972-941-5840, www.brickuniverse.org.

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. suburban parent

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10am-2pm at Chestnut Square Historic Village. 315 S. Chestnut St, McKinney, 972-562-8790 chestnutsquare.org. See ad in this issue.

9am-12pm. Pancake breakfast to benefit family of 9-year-old Wylie boy injured last November in vehicle accident. Donations only. Public safety demonstrations, including helmet and bike safety, water and fire safety, pet safety, Smith Library Summer Reading Club sign-ups, rec center summer activity sign-ups, games and prizes, face painting, bounce house.

First Baptist Wylie Event Center, 200 N. Ballard Ave., Wylie, 972-429-8019.

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SUN 12

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7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

TENNIS AND SPORTS CAMPS BEGIN AT JCC DALLAS Tennis professionals led by Polo Cruz will nurture and inspire all players at all levels at our Tennis Camp. Coaches and counselors will offer a personalized experience to all athletes of all types with new sports, sport specific skills and fun fieldtrips in our Sports Camp. Camps offered for 1-9 weeks. 7900 Northaven Rd, Dallas. Visit JCCDallas.or/camps for more info. See ad in this issue.

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, 800-514-3849, www.dallassummermusicals.org.

NEWCOMER FRIENDS OF GREATER PLANO MONTHLY MEETING 9:30am-12pm. Program: “Steve Stoler: My Stories behind the Stories.” Stoler, the current Director of Media Relations for the City of Plano, former WFAA News personality, award winning veteran Broadcast Journalist and author, will share a wide array of powerful stories from his 34-year career as a member of the news media. Steve has covered political conventions, major disasters, the Texas legislature, elections and the environment. His book, Tonight at 10: A TV News Reporter’s Stories Behind the Stories, will be available soon. Attendance: All women in the North Texas Area are welcome Cost: Free. Newcomer Friends of Greater Plano (NFGP) is a warm, inclusive social organization dedicated to welcoming

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KNOW IT ALL all women in the North Texas area who want to make new friends and enjoy a vast array of activities. We are: “Not Just Plano, Not Just Newcomers, Just New Friends.” SMU in Plano, 5228 Tennyson Pkwy, Plano, 972-394-4175, www. newcomerfriends.org.

world of animals through guided Zoo tours, behind-the-scenes activities, s’mores around the campfire, continental breakfast and up-close animal encounters. Dallas Zoo, 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas, 469554-7300, www.dallaszoo.com.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. MIDLAND

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI

11:05am. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

WED 15

STAR WARS & BEYOND A LASER LIGHT SPECTACULAR

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

THU 16 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 LATE NIGHTS AT THE DMA 6pm-12am. Join us on the third Friday of each month, when the Museum is open until midnight. Each Late Night offers hundreds of experiences for visitors of all ages with performances, concerts, readings, film screenings, tours, talks, family programs, and more! Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 North Harwood Street, Dallas, Texas, dma.org.

‘TIL MIDNIGHT AT THE NASHER

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SAT 18 OPEN HOUSE AT ELDORADO MONTESSORI 10am-2pm. 11600 Teel Pkwy, Frisco 972334-9444 www.eldoradomontessori.com.

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FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

6pm-12am. The Nasher Sculpture Garden is a rare gem any old time of the year, but on the third Friday of every month it transforms into the city’s most bucolic outdoor concert and film screening venue. Each event is a little different, with scavenger hunts, progressive museum tours, and special exhibitions. Admission is free, but reservations for picnic dining must be made in advance. Beat the deadline by requesting your space online. Nasher Sculpture Garden, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas, 214-242-5100, www. nashersculpturecenter.org.

MON 20

FAMILY CAMP OUT

TEXAS RANGERS VS. CINCINNATI REDS

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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 half-price 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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TEXAS RANGERS VS. BALTIMORE ORIOLES 7:05pm. Make up for 4/17 game PPD. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

TUE 21 DALLAS WINGS VS. PHOENIX MERCURY 7pm. College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, 817-272-5584, wings. wnba.com.

7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

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CAMP SUMMIT............................................25 972-484-8900 • www.campsummittx.org

ROCKWALL INDOOR SPORTS EXPO.............................................. 27 972-772-9061 • www.riserockwall.com

CHESTNUT SQUARE.................................18 972-562-8790 • www.chestnutsquare.org

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CHILDREN’S TREEHOUSE BUCKINGHAM.............................................26 972-530-8436 CREATIVE MINDS.......................................23 972-521-1996 • www.creativemindsfrisco.com DISCOVERY MONTESSORI ACADEMY......................................................25 972-985-5010 www.discoverymontessori.com

TEXAS PREMIER YOUTH SPORTS.........................................23 469-834-8450 www.texaspremieryouthsports.com THE GUTHRIE SCHOOL..................2 & 22 972-596-6929 • www.guthrieschool.com UTD CHESS CAMP.................................... 27 972-883-4899 • www.utdallas.edu/chess

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DALLAS WINGS VS. INDIANA FEVER

TEXAS RANGERS VS. CINCINNATI REDS

7:30pm. College Park Center, 601 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, 817-272-5584, wings.wnba.com.

7:05pm. Globe Life Park, 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, texas.rangers.mlb.com.

THU 23 FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

DALLAS WINGS VS. SAN ANTONIO STARS 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.

FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI

FRI 24

6:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

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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 FRISCO ROUGH RIDERS VS. CORPUS CHRISTI 7:05pm. Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, ridersbaseball.com.

DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS: 42ND STREET Runs June 28-July 10. Visit websites for specific show dates/times. Peggy Sawyer arrives in New York City from Allenstown, PA with hopes of becoming a Broadway star. Facing adversity from all directions, the young but talented performer learns about show business and discovers which relationships are most important in life.

Peggy experiences growth as both a performer and a young woman. Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Avenue, Dallas, 800514-3849, www.dallassummermusicals.org.

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

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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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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

I steadied myself against the table. “So, how exactly

encouraging father. So, the other day,

did you prepare all of these things?”

before condemning the property, I

“What do you mean?” my son asked. “Did you want

toured the buffet my kids made for

to know if we followed any recipes?”

our Sunday morning brunch.

“Nice spread, kids,” I said tightly squeezing my wife’s hand as we

“No,” I said, glancing around at the counters puddled with milk and dusted in flour. “I wanted to know if you made this brunch with electric fans and a Super Soaker.”

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.”

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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He shrugged.

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wait on me for a change.”

Not only were those words tough to eat… so was the brunch!. SP