Family & Kids Magazine October 22

OCTOBER 2022

Wise Choices for Moms & Families

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GET CREATIVE with CONSEQUENCES When setting household rules and expectations for kids, it is important to clearly define the consequences for infractions and to enforce them consistently. With some creativity, the consequences you select for infractions do the job of communicating that the boundary is important and should be respected in the future. Here are some tips for creating consequences that provide consistent and appropriate discipline.

‘Time out’ for kids of all ages is very effective when strong emotions are involved. You can tell your child she cannot come out until she is calm and stops screaming. If this strategy does not work well, you can turn it around when your child has a tantrum and tell her she has to go to ‘time in’ where she stays in her room and can cry for 10 minutes. ‘Time in’ also works well when your child is refusing to do a chore or needs a distraction. If your child refuses to fold laundry, you could send her to ‘time in’ and she cannot leave until she folds a basket of laundry properly, for example. A ‘time in’ to read a picture book or build a LEGO® tower works well when your child needs redirection to head off a meltdown.

One creative consequence that also helps your household stay clean is the ‘chore jar.’ This is an effective alternative to a ‘time out.’ Clearly define which infractions will result in a trip to the chore jar. Fill the chore jar with tasks such as pulling weeds from the flower beds or vacuuming out the car. When an infraction occurs, instruct your child to draw a task from the chore jar.

Create a ‘boredom busters’ list of activities to serve as a consequence for whining about being bored. If you are consistent and send your child to the list when she whines, your child will begin to skip the whining. She may begin to choose an activity from the list or come up with an activity on her own.

Physical activity is another creative consequence that has added benefits. Push-ups, burpees, jumping rope or running around the backyard ten times works well as a consequence of disrespectful or unkind behavior.

Physical activity also supplies an outlet for any strong emotions your child is feeling and also gives her time to reflect on what she should do differently to avoid another infraction.

Sometimes kids try to get away being sloppy with their chores. One way to put an end to this is to ask your child to practice performing it properly. For example, after your child has to practice folding towels and placing them on the shelf in a neat manner for an extra 30 minutes, she will be careful in the future to neatly fold towels instead of just throwing them on the shelf.

If your child refuses to clean up her toys and you have to do it for her, be creative with your consequences. You could hide the toys to demonstrate the effects of not putting things where they belong. For an older child, you could charge a clean-up fee that is taken off her allowance for the amount of time it took you to redo the chore or pick up after her. You could also use lost Wi-Fi time as a penalty. For example, the lost Wi-Fi time could be four times the amount of time it took you to clean up the mess.

Always enforce house rules and boundaries in a loving, empathetic manner and avoid overly harsh criticism.

If necessary, have everyone step away and calm down first before addressing the infraction.

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FRONT COVER BACKGROUND ARTWORK Courtesy of The Columbus Museum Alma Woodsey Thomas (1891-1978), Color Etude (detail), ca. 1966, acrylic on canvas, Gift of Miss John Maurice Thomas in memory of her parents John H. and Amelia W. Cantey Thomas and her sister Alma Woodsey Thomas, The Columbus Museum, G.1994.20.5

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This family-friendly dessert tastes like mini, warm apple pies and makes a fun, healthy, after-school snack for the kids!

DIRECTIONS

1. Toss apple wedges with flour in a large bowl until apples are coated.

2. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar.

3. Dip floured apple wedges in egg and then coat them with the cracker crumb/sugar mixture.

4. Place coated wedges in a greased air fryer basket without overlapping them.

5. Air fry at 380º Fahrenheit for 8 minutes or until they begin to turn golden brown.

6. While apples are cooking, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl.

Serve apples with dip immediately.

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INGREDIENTS

• 3 apples, peeled, cored and cut into 8 wedges • 1/2 cup flour • 2 eggs, beaten • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs • 1/4 cup sugar • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened • 3/4 cup brown sugar • 1/4 cup sugar • 2 tsp vanilla

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HOO’s HEALTHY Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) is a form of cancer that starts in the bone marrow. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue found inside bones and is responsible for the generation of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Leukemias are types of cancer that start in immature blood cells that otherwise would mature into normal blood cells. In ALL patients, the cancer forms in immature white blood cells called lymphocytes. Too many immature lymphocytes containing abnormal genetic material are produced in the bone marrow and crowd out the normal white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. This can lead to infections, anemia and easy bleeding. The abnormal immature lymphocytes are typically released quickly into the bloodstream and can travel to other parts of the body such as the lymph nodes, liver, spleen, spinal cord, testes and brain. This type of leukemia is called ‘acute’ because it can progress quickly and would likely be fatal within a short time period if left untreated.

ALL is the most common type of childhood cancer and usually appears in kids in the age range of 3 to 5 years old. Risk factors that increase the chances of developing ALL include exposure to radiation, past treatments with chemotherapy, certain inherited RESOURCES: https://bit.ly/childhoodleukemia and https://bit.ly/ALLbyStJude

What is: Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

conditions such as Down’s syndrome, and having a sibling that developed ALL. Symptoms of ALL include fever, easy bruising or bleeding, fatigue, difficulty breathing, bone or joint pain, weakness, loss of appetite or unexpected weight loss. Lumps may form under the arms, in the stomach or groin and dark red spots under the skin may appear. If your child has these symptoms, it does not necessarily mean he has ALL, since these symptoms are similar to other medical conditions, but you should let your child’s doctor know about them promptly.

Doctors diagnose ALL by testing the blood and bone marrow and possibly other tissues and cells in the body.

Treatment of ALL includes: • Induction therapy: Kills as many leukemia cells as possible • Consolidation therapy: Kills any remaining leukemia cells • Maintenance therapy: Continues the process above

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Only You: A One and Done Podcast is made to talk about the decision to have an only child, the stigma surrounding it and stories and anecdotes from people who’ve lived it. They discuss a wide range of topics in choosing to be one and done like feeling societal pressure to give your child a sibling and coping with traumatic births and medical issues.

Thrivers

Why do some kids struggle and others thrive? Through her in-depth research, Dr. Borba discovered that the difference doesn’t come down to grades or test scores, but to seven character traits that set Thrivers apart: confidence, empathy, self-control, integrity, curiosity, perseverance, and optimism. The even better news: these traits can be taught to children at any age and she gives practical tips on how to do so.

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Highlight On Deployed Love is a non-profit organization at Fort Benning that provides military families with a sense of community and support, regardless of where they are in their military journey.

Deployed Love is especially known for the Holiday mini photo sessions that it hosts for families with deployed service members, which allows the family to send a little holiday cheer in the form of a professional photo back to their deployed loved one.

This year’s Holiday Mini Sessions event will be on November 5th. The event’s location stays private so that families feel safer. Volunteers are needed to assist with photography and other parts of the event. Anyone interested in volunteering or signing up to get their family’s photo taken, can get more info on Facebook at Deployed Love Fort Benning.

Throughout the year, Deployed Love hosts a variety of other social events. Military families can view the calendar of social events for Deployed Love at Fort Benning once

accepted as part of the private Deployed Love Fort Benning Facebook group or by requesting to join the organization by visiting the Deployed Love website at deployedlove.org and signing up.

Kim Clagg, director of Deployed Love at Fort Benning, shared, “A few years ago, my family received a session at Fort Campbell. After attending this event, 9 months pregnant with my three other children, I knew that I wanted to be a part of this organization. The way my family was surrounded by love that day really touched my heart.

I knew that this organization was truly doing amazing things in our community and was needed at every military installation. It has become a place where military spouses always have a shoulder to lean on and unconditional support.”

Marcia McNulty, a Deployed Love participant and volunteer says, “Deployed Love is a way for you to find peace, RESOURCES: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6659987/ friendship and love in your hardest times. I am thankful to be a part of this amazing organization.”

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TRADE SCHOOLS Too!

By LINDA LIGON, Family & Kids, Local Mom of Four

When considering the higher education options for their children, many parents have been conditioned to assume that a four-year college is the only path their child should take to achieve career success. Many parents may not even research the options for attending trade schools or community colleges that offer certificate programs and associate degree programs.

My son is in his sophomore year of high school and is an excellent student.

He also enjoys working with his hands and spent the summer learning skills from a family member who is a contractor. We are in the process

of gathering information on local vocational school programs that fit his interests. Instead of assuming that my son should attend a four-year university, we want to ensure that he is aware of all the options available to him. We are helping him research the ROI (Return On Investment) on a two-year associate degree in the trade he is interested in vs the ROI on a four-year traditional college degree. It is worth researching the ROI on four-year college degrees because some, but certainly not all, do not provide enough financial return to make the large amount of tuition and additional time spent worth it.

Here is an overview of why attending a trade school may be an advantage for some students.

Many of the professions that can be learned in trade school are in high demand. Students who obtain a vocational degree and then enter professions such as electrician or licensed practical nurse may have much better job prospects than someone who graduates with a 4-year degree in a profession with a saturated job market. If you have recently tried to hire an electrician, plumber or carpenter, you have probably experienced firsthand the need for more professionals in those areas.

A trade school program may be completed with less cost than a traditional four-year degree.

According to Forbes , a student can attend a two-year community college for as little as $5000 per year while the average yearly cost of a four-year university may be twice that amount and higher. Also, some vocations such as plumber may be learned through a paid apprenticeship where a student trains while he works.

Once your student graduates from the vocational program or apprenticeship, he is ready to strike out on his own. This is an ideal situation for a student who has an entrepreneurial spirit.

Along with the advantage of having little or no student debt, a new graduate of a vocational program or apprenticeship can find that their first job pays very well. According to Forbes, the average mean wage of a dental hygienist in 2020 was $78,050 and the mean wage of a plumber (who is an employee) was around $61,600.

If your student enters a trade such as carpentry or plumbing that lends itself well to starting his own small business, his financial returns can be even higher.

If your child seems interested in a trade, help him gather information on the higher education needed to get started in it and the potential financial benefits of attending trade school. This information may not always be provided by school counselors and some students may not know that trade school is an option.

Part of the research includes looking for scholarships and grants that can help cover the cost of much of the tuition for a vocation program. The grants, unlike student loans, do not need to be paid back. Your student can apply for multiple grants that, when added together, cover the cost of his tuition.

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The Office

4-9pm: Kids 12 and under get a free kid’s meal with each adult entrée. Dine in only.

Tuesday

Saturday Denny’s 4-10pm: Up to two free kid’s entrées with adult entrée for kids 10 and under

sunday The Simple Greek Kids 12 & under get half-off kids bowl with purchase of regular size bowl, not to be combined

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4-10pm: Up to two free kids entrées with adult entrée for kids 10 and under

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Free Little Chick Meal with purchase of adult meal

Jason’s Deli 5-9pm: Free kid’s meal for kids 12 and under with each adult entrée; dine-in only with “Kids Cash”

Ruby Tuesday 5-10pm: Kids 12 and under eat free with adult entrée

Wednesday Your Pie Kid’s meal $1.99 (pizza, drink & gelato) w/ adult meal

Red Robin Kid’s meal $1.99 w/ adult meal for kids 11 and under

5-9pm: Kids eat for $2.19 on kids menu (M-TH)

Bruster’s Ice Cream Kids under 40” get free baby cone

McAlister’s Kid’s meals are $1.99 with dine-in order

Do you offer a Kids’ Dining Deal, or know a restaurant that does?

Let us know at tammy@ familyandkidsga.com

All locations are Columbus, GA unless noted. Specials are subject to change without notice, so please verify them directly before dining. Send kids deals to Tammy@FamilyAndKidsGA.com.

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October

1 1st Saturday Breakfast & Pumpkin Patch. The 8 Astronomy Night. 7pm. Coca-Cola Space Sci- 15 Fall Movie on the Lawn. 6pm. The Farm Farm House Restaurant, Ellersie; 706-561-3435

ence Center; 706-649-1477

House Restaurant, Ellersie; 706-561-3435

The Cotton Fair. All day. $5-$10. Gay, GA; cpfair.org

Historic Warm Springs; 706-655-3322

Halloween Parents’ Night Out. 6-10pm.

Momentum TaeKwonDo Plus; 706-251-8808

$13-$21. Springer Opera House; 706-327-3688

F.D. Roosevelt State Park; 706-663-4858

gansville; hummingbirdfestival.com

Columbus Library; 706-683-8805

Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange; 706-882-3242

Columbus Public Library; 706-243-2813

Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782

House Restaurant, Ellersie; 706-561-3435

South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805

House Restaurant, Ellersie; 706-561-3435

Restaurant, Ellersie; 706-561-3435

meeting. 5:30-7pm. Columbus Pediatric Assoc; 706-221-4602

cal Garden; 706-327-8400

Crafternoon: Zombie Barbies™. Ages 5-12yrs. 4pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813

lumbus Public Library; 706-243-2811

brary; 706-683-8805

Night. 4pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813

Columbus Public Library; 706-243-2813

$15. Perry, GA; 478-987-3247

brary and 6pm Mildred L. Terry Library.

bus Public Library; 706-243-2811

Last Look Celebration. All day. Columbus Museum; 706-748-2562

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8-9 Harvest Hoedown Festival. 10am-5pm. 15

1-2 Looking Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story. 9 Hike to Old Ferny. 1:30-6:30pm. $5 parking. 15-16 Hummingbird Festival. All day. Ho4 STEAMpunks-Stories & Science. 3pm. South 9 11th Annual Stories in the Garden. 2-4pm. 17 Code Club: Videogames. Ages 5-12yrs. 4pm.

4 Harry Potter Night. Ages 5-12yrs. 6:30pm. 10 Kids Fall Paint Class. 10am-Noon. The Farm 18 Legos in the Library. Ages 5-12yrs. 3pm.

4 Homeschool Pumpkin Patch. 9am. The Farm 10 Kids Cookie Class. 2-4pm. The Farm House 19 MAMA B.E.A.R.S. Breastfeeding Support 4 Little Sprouts. 10am. $5. Columbus Botani- 10

6 Teen Crafternoon: Take & Makes. 3pm. Co- 11 Pumpkin Party. 3pm. South Columbus Li-

6 Family Fun-Nights at the Library: Movie 11 Picture Book Playdates. Ages 5-12yrs. 4pm.

6-16 Georgia National Fair. All day. $10- 11 Teen Takeover. 4pm at Columbus Public Li7 Teen Takeover: Fandom Club. 4pm. Colum- 11-16 7

My Mad Science Lab: Ecosystems. Ages 5-12yrs. 4pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813

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Fall Movie on the Lawn. 6pm. The Farm House Restaurant, Ellersie; 706-561-3435

12 Fire Truck Visit. 10:30am. Mildred L. Terry

8pm. Uptown; rushsouth.com

3pm. Treadstone Climbing Gym; 706-507-7625

Looking Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story. $13-$21. The Springer; 706-327-3688

Uptown Columbus; 706-596-0111

Lee Road 242, Smiths Station; 334-297-0071

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Jesus Christ Superstar. 7:30pm. $42-$69.

RiverCenter; 706-256-3612

21 Teen Takeover: Fandom Club. 4pm. Columbus Public Library; 706-243-2811

21-23 Little Shop of Horrors. $26-$46.

Springer Opera House; 706-327-3688

22 Spooktacular. 11am. Weracoba Park Lakebottom; 706-569-0111

22 CSO presents Ozel plays Tchaikovsky.

Columbus Library; 706-243-2813

8 Fall Festival. 3-6pm. The Way Church, 1593

0-5yrs. 11am. N. Columbus Library; 706-748-2855

706-243-2813

7-8 RushSouth Outdoor Festival. 11am- 14 Home School Friday - Rock Climbing. 1:30Top 30 Car Show. 9am-12:30pm. Waverly Hall Town Square; 706-577-6036

21 Finger Paint Friday: Spider & Witch. Ages

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13 Fire Truck Visit. 10:30am. Columbus Library;

Uptown Columbus; 706-596-0111

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emy, 2236 Warm Springs Rd; 706-325-8195

Library; 706-243-2782

7 Friday Night Concert Series. 7-10pm. Free. 13 LEGOs® in the Library. Ages 5-12yrs. 4pm.

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21 Fall Festival. 5-7pm. $5. The Campus Acad-

14 Friday Night Concert Series. 7-10pm. Free.

Excel After School’s Trunk or Treat. 5 to 7:30pm. Bishop’s TaeKwonDo Plus; 706-587-5814 7:30pm. RiverCenter; 706-323-5059

22 Astronomy Night. 7:30pm. Providence Canyon State Park; 706-649-1477

22 A Pinkalicious Parade - National Breast

Cancer Awareness Month. 10:30am. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782

Picture Book Playdates. 3pm. South Co15 Last Look Fall Festival. 10a-3pm. Free. The 25 lumbus Library; 706-683-8805 Columbus Museum. Featuring art making, food trucks, costume contest and more.

25 Picture Book Playdates. Ages 5-12yrs.

15 Harvest Market. 8am-Noon. Town Creek 4pm. Columbus Public Library; 706-243-2813 Park, 1150 South Gay St, Auburn; facebook.com 25 Teen Takeover. 4pm. Columbus Public Library; 706-243-2811

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25-26 Annie. 7:30pm. RiverCenter; 706323-5059

27-30 Little Shop of Horrors. $26-$46.

Springer Opera House; 706-327-3688

28 Home School Friday - Rock Climbing. 1:303pm. Treadstone Climbing Gym; 706-507-7625

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Fall Festival. Children & Families. 4pm.

Columbus Library; 706-243-2813

28-30 Christmas Made in the South.

10am-7pm. Columbus Convention & Trade Center; 706-327-4522

29 Nightmare Before Halloween Trunk or

Little Naturalists Monday Series. 10-11am. $35.

Ages 4-5. RSVP required. Oxbow Meadows; 706507-8550

Get Your Game ON! 3pm. South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805

At Home in Nature Monday Series. 1-2:30pm. $45. Ages 6-10. RSVP required. Oxbow Meadows; 706-507-8550

Callaway Crawleseum. 11am-2pm. Callaway Discovery Center; 800-CALLAWAY

TUESDAY

Simple Steps Storytime. Babies (Ages 0-24 mo.)

10am; Preschoolers (Ages 2-5 yrs.) 11am. North Columbus Library; 706-748-2855 (Not 4th) Simple Steps Storytime. Families. 10:30am.

South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805

Treat. 2-5pm. Bluebelle Local Mercantile; 706327-1181

Unplug…For Chess’ Sake! Families. 4:30pm.

Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782

runsignup.com

Little Naturalists Tuesday Series. 10-11am. $35.

Ages 4-5. RSVP required. Oxbow Meadows; 706507-8550

29 Big Dog Howl 5k. 7pm. Big Dog Fleet Feet; 29 Uno, Dos, Tres Craft! Ages 5-12yrs. 3pm.

Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782

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Fall Fest. 4-6pm. River of Life Church, Hamilton; kidz@rolhamilton.org

At Home in Nature Tuesday Series. 1-2:30pm. $45. Ages 6-10. RSVP required. Oxbow Meadows; 706-507-8550

31 Trick or Treat the Callaway Home. 5:30-8pm. WEDNESDAY Hills & Dales Estate, LaGrange; 706-882-3242 Simple Steps Storytime. Preschoolers (Ages 3-5 31 Fall Festival: Trick or Treat! 4pm. North Co- yrs.) 10am; Babies (Ages 0-36 mo.) 11:15am. lumbus Library; 706-748-2855

Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782

4:30pm. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782

Discovery Hub. Ages 3-5yrs. 11am. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813

31 Book Character Day @ Your Library!

Weekly Events MONDAY

Simple Steps Storytime. Babies & Toddlers (Ages 0-36mo.) 10am; Preschoolers (Ages 3-5yrs.)

11am. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813 Teen Takeover: Merry Pop-Ins. 3pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2811

Teen Takeover. Teens. 4pm. South Columbus Library; 706-683-8805

FRIDAY

Pumpkins at Callaway Gardens. 5-9pm. Robin Lake Beach; 800-CALLAWAY Ghost Tours at Port Columbus. 7-8:30pm. $20.

National Civil War Naval Museum; 706-3279798 (not 10/28) Simple Steps Storytime: Rhythm & Rhyme.

Ages 0-5yrs. and Families. 10am. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813 Fun Friday. Ages 5-12yrs. and Families. 10am.

Columbus Library; 706-243-2813 (Not 7th)

SATURDAY

Pumpkin Patch. 10:30am-2:30pm. The Farm House Restaurant, Ellerslie; 706-561-3435 Market Days on Broadway. 9am-Noon. Uptown Columbus; 706-322-0522 Little Seedling Saturdays. 11am-2pm. Callaway Gardens; 800-CALLAWAY Pumpkins at Callaway Gardens. 5-9pm. Robin Lake Beach; 800-CALLAWAY

SUNDAY

Pumpkin Patch. 10:30am-2:30pm. The Farm House Restaurant, Ellerslie; 706-561-3435

Games in the Garden. 4pm. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813

Pumpkins at Callaway Gardens. 5-9pm. Robin Lake Beach; 800-CALLAWAY

THURSDAY

Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was obtained. For more events, visit our website at: familyandkidsga.com

Simple Steps Storytime. Ages 0-5yrs. and Families. 10am. Columbus Library; 706-243-2813 Sight Words Support. 3-5pm. 30-minute oneon-one practice session. K-3rd grade. Mildred L. Terry Library; 706-243-2782

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HOO’s NEWS

Major changes are on the way for The Columbus Museum. Our area’s hub for art and history will be closing at the end of this month for dramatic renovation plans that will transform both the building and the grounds for the first time since 1989. The transformation, expected to be complete by Spring 2024, is being funded by gifts to the ‘Reimagining The Columbus Museum Capital Campaign,” which has topped $20 million.

Full-scale renovation plans include:

• The new Children’s Gallery will be expansive and will adjoin to the new Children’s Garden.

The entrance to the gallery will be adjacent to the Museum’s main entrance, making it conveniently located for visiting families, encouraging creative play and discovery.

• A welcoming public courtyard to engage visitors immediately upon entrance • Redesigned History Galleries to better tell the stories of our area’s people • Improved connectivity to unify the Art, History, and Children’s Galleries • Restorations to the historic Bradley Olmsted Garden and integrate the Garden with community green ways and bike trails, such as the Dragonfly Trail Network.

The Museum renovations aim to create a sense of openness to the entire property, inside and out, allowing for more natural light to pour into the interior spaces and shine down on the exterior gardens. The redesigned entrance will feature a spacious lobby, which leads to a café, shop, orientation space, and a grand entrance to the Children’s Gallery. Playing off the beauty of nature and the historic Gardens, a new overlook and terrace will be constructed just outside the Atrium for visitors to enjoy any time of year.

While construction is underway, The Columbus Museum will be on tour throughout the Chattahoochee Valley. An exclusive offering of art and history exhibitions, educational programming and member events will continue at partner locations around Columbus.

The Museum Shop and additional scheduled programming will be at the Scarbrough House, located at 1327 Wynnton Road, during the closure.

For more info on donating to the capital campaign or to become a museum member, visit www.ColumbusMuseum.com.

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HOO’s learning

Library Fun for your

little pumpkins!

By Laine Presley, Children’s Services Coordinator, Columbus Public Library The library can be your one-stop for family fun throughout the fall. Make good memories, explore new things, and dive into a good read together. Learn more about our digital collection and check out a full calendar of events at www.cvlga.org.

Get out of the house this Fall and enjoy our free programs hosted at our local libraries. Here are a few of our family-friendly favorites: • During Fire Safety Month, we will bring in special visitors (and maybe a fire truck) for a fire safety-themed storytime at the Columbus Public Library on October 13 and Mildred L. Terry on October 12, both at 10:30am.

• Get your Frankenstein on by making Zombie Barbies at the Columbus Main Library on October 10 at 4pm.

• Think pink and join a “Pinkalicious” Parade on October 22, 10:30am at Mildred L. Terry Library.

• Attend a safe, kid-friendly Fall Fest and Trick or Treating on October 28 at the Columbus Main Library and the North Columbus Library on October 31, both at 4pm.

If you can’t attend in-person events, enjoy the library online through programs such as the Libby app through Overdrive. The free digital platform comes in clutch to read classic tales and generational favorites for all ages, right at your fingertips.

Listening and reading comprehension skills go hand in hand. By reading together, parents can assist with the challenging parts by hitting pause and asking questions! Try Tolkien’s epic fantasy masterpiece, The Fellowship of the Ring. Kids will love the magic and action of the beloved classic. Or bring on the spooky R.L Stine’s Goosebumps series- a great way for parents to share one of their favorite series from their own childhood!

Who HQ nonfiction chapter books are great for kids who love to learn! Who HQ has notable titles like What was the Underground Railroad, Who was King Tut, What was the Titanic, and more!

Children’s nonfiction is even an excellent way for parents to learn new things between school runs and snack breaks. Jeopardy winner James Holzhauer says he studied for Jeopardy with kids’ books!

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The fall brings many family-friendly events to Uptown Columbus. These events are sponsored by Uptown Columbus, Inc, an organization that manages and coordinates the revitalization efforts in Uptown Columbus.

The Fall Concert Series Pack your lawn chair and blanket and head to the Friday Night Concert series in Uptown Columbus. The concerts are free and open to all ages. The October 7 concert will feature Abbey Road Live, a Beatles Tribute Band, and Jonboy Storey will be playing at the October 14 concert. Parking is free in the RiverCenter parking deck. Coolers, tents and outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. The JP Thayer YMCA will provide childcare services for the concert, 6 to10pm and includes swimming, dinner and a movie with a snack for $25 per child, ages 1-12 years. Register at 706-322-8269 or https://bit.ly/ UptownPNO. ICF World Cup This October, Uptown Columbus is hosting the International Canoe Federation’s Freestyle Kayaking World Cup in the waters of the Chattahoochee River. Uptown Columbus is expected to welcome close to 100 athletes from over 11 countries

to kayak in this Olympic-level competition. The competitions that are open to spectators will be on Oct 3-5 and 7-9, typically from 11 am - 6 pm.

RushSouth Outdoor Festival, The entire family can enjoy the RushSouth Outdoor Festival, which will be held on October 7-8 in conjunction with the competition. Festival-goers can expect two days full of competitions, live music, a Kids Zone, food & beverage, an exclusive PTAP car show and more. See the full schedule for this event at rushsouth.com.

Market Days on Broadway Visit the 1200, 1100, & 1000 blocks of Broadway each Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm to shop for fresh and organic produce, home goods, jewelry, unique crafts, and delicious baked goods. Market Days is the perfect Saturday activity for family, friends, and visitors. On Saturday, November 12th, enjoy the Food Truck Festival in Uptown.

Future Uptown Events Food Truck Festival - November 12 from 10am-5pm Holiday Tree Lighting - December 3 at 6:30 pm Holly Jolly Market - December 10 from 9am-Noon

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HOO’s HELPFUL Creating a set of family costumes is a fun project that does not have to be complex or excessively time-consuming. Here are some simple but cute costume ideas that you can create without spending a fortune at the craft store.

• The Addams Family is a good choice for kids • Alvin and the Chipmunks is a fun family who want a costume that is a little on the costume idea that requires just a few items spooky side. A quick stop at the thrift store from the craft store. Fashion an A for Alvin’s should be able to supply any clothes needed shirt from felt or print out an iron-on A using your computer and printer. Create some for the costumes.

• One fun theme that is easy to put together chipmunk ears from headbands, cardboard with dress clothes is Men in Black. If needed, and felt, and use some face paint to create borrow dark dress suits from a friend and whiskers. your crew will be all set to defend the planet • The Flintstone family is a costume theme you can pull off without sewing. Purchase against aliens.

• Sun, Moon and Stars family costumes are an orange, white and green t-shirts that adorable option that you can fashion from in- will be oversized for the family member expensive items from the dollar store. Borrow wearing them. For Fred’s costume, cut a sparkly evening gown for the Moon costume the sleeves off the orange t-shirt and use and some tiaras and sparkly dresses for the some black felt and fabric glue to fashStar costumes. Find a yellow dress or shirt for ion the animal print pattern. For Wilthe Sun. Cut out a moon shape, a sun shape ma’s dress, cut off both sleeves and one and star shapes from poster board and fasten shoulder. For Baby Bam-Bam, cut both sleeves off the green t-shirt and create them to the outfits. an animal print pattern with black felt. Create Wilma’s pearls by stringing together some ping pong balls. Cut the bottoms of the t-shirts to make them a little uneven.

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BEADED CORN This colorful decor craft can be enjoyed all fall long, plus it is a great activity to teach your child patterns and fine motor skills.

DIRECTIONS Using 7 pipe cleaners, twist the bottoms together, then spread them out (almost like a spider). Place 20 assorted pony beads on each pipe cleaner. If you do not have pony beads, spaghetti beads would work just as well.

Once all 7 pipe cleaners have 20 beads, pull the tops up together with the twisted bottoms on the inside of the “corn.” You can use more pipe cleaners to create a filler ear of corn but I do not recommend using less than 7 pipe cleaners.

Twist the top of the corn together and trim with wire cutters if too long. Regular scissors work as well, but I personally suggest basic wire cutters if you happen to have some on hand. Make sure to leave them fanned out a bit for that signature look. This is where you’ll see your corn husk come together! Repeat these steps to create as many ears of corn as you’d like!

SUPPLIES • Brown pipe cleaners Assorted pony beads •(plastic craft beads) Scissors or wire •clippers COURTESY OF: smartschoolhouse.com

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