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table of contents RESOURCES

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SHopping guide

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CAmp guide

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education directory

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Childhood immunizations

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hidden treasures in central indiana

specialty camps

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event calendar

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Party & Entertainment Directory

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classifieds

in this issue NEWS & SHOPPING

Health & Wellness

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around town

commentary & parenting

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Volunteering is For Everyone

Step Into The World of Fairy Tales

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Putting Fun and Sportsmanship Back in Youth Sports

Chic Spring Goodies

Giving Your Adoptive Child The Best Start

Gymnastics, Dance & Cheer

NEWS YOU CAN USE

pediatric health

ONE CHIC MAMA

Museum Notes

pediatric health

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Arts & enrichment

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profile

Special Needs Awareness A Camp for Champions

The Jackson Center

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ages & Stages

0-3: Baby Massage Primer 4-7: Raising A Writer 8-12: Divorce Defiance

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Teens & Tweens The Procrastination Battle

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My Parent, My Mentor Did Curiosity Really Kill the Cat?

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Putting Fun and Sportsmanship Back in Youth Sports

Founding Publisher Barbara S. Wynne Publisher/President Mary Wynne Cox Executive Vice President Richard A. Dickinson Executive Editor Lynette L. Rowland CFO Debbie Klineman Copy Editor Kimberly Laughlin Vice President, Sales Mike Hussey Art Direction & DESIGN Heather Lipe Marketing Coordinator Rachel Wynn

Good sports programs should be fun and interactive, organized, goal-oriented and most of all—character building. Your child will be most successful if he is in an environment where he can make new friends while cultivating current friendships.

All children want to play a sport they believe they can be good at while learning new athletic skills, staying in shape and participating as a member of a team. A good youth sports program communicates well with the family so schedules of practices and games are clear and concise. Today, most youth sports programs depend on the volunteer efforts of parents in areas such as coaching, score keeping, officiating, reporting scores and organizing award programs and team snacks. Parent volunteers are also needed on picture days and to help ensure uniforms are obtained and distributed. Youth sports programs benefit the entire family as much as they do the children participating.

While volunteering is important, the most important volunteer effort of all is coaching.Youth sports teach life and athletic skills and the importance of sportsmanship.

These skills are part of the total experience parents want children to learn. A good coach values fairness and avoids favoritism by bringing out the best in each team member to work as a whole. Competing with character is the main goal a coach should strive to convey to his team.

Kevin Kush, M.A., with Michael Sterba, M.H.D., recently published a wonderful book titled Competing with Character: Let’s Put Sportsmanship and Fun Back in Youth Sports. This important book encourages coaches to take on the task of being positive role models to their charges. Aside from usual suggestions of having a practice plan to keep players busy and reduce idle time, they suggest setting goals and working toward them.

Tennis Program are lowering participation fees for both swimming and tennis classes. Don’t rule out sporting activities due to costs—ask what your options are. Many summer camps and programs offer financial aid and work on a sliding scale or within your budget. It’s important to be aware of what your options are simply by asking.

Don’t be afraid—chances are high that you’re not the only one in the same boat.

Parents, too, need to be aware of the coach’s expectations and goals for their children. Working with the coach on goals as well as the organization of all other aspects of the volunteer process conveys to your children the importance of goal-setting, responsibilities and of volunteerism. Kush and Sterba also place a doubly important emphasis on the imperativeness of praise and compliments. Praise three times for every correction or criticism. By being positive, “You can help kids connect appropriate behavior to desired outcomes.”

If you’re searching for the variety of options available, take care to read through the variety of advertisements in Indy’s Child to find the summer camp or program perfect for your child and family.You may also visit our Web site at www.indyschild.com and click on Virtual Camp Fair for even more options. I also encourage you to pick up a copy of Competing with Character: Let’s Put Sportsmanship and Fun Back in Youth Sports and make certain that you work toward being a pressure-free family when it comes to sports. Remember to have fun with your children.

Give them options and avoid attempts to relive your dreams through them. You can put fun back into youth sports by encouraging each and every child to do his very best. Please, applaud those efforts.

I encourage you to find a youth sports program that fits the time commitment you can make as a family and stick with it from start to finish. Follow-through is just as important as goal setting. Because many youth sports programs understand that families are cutting back, many are lowering their fees this year to ensure that children remain involved in sporting activities. For example, the Jordan YMCA and the Washington Township Schools’

Barbara Wynne is the Founding Publisher of Indy’s Child Parenting Magazine

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NEWS you can use united way creates 211 to help families

New Online School Searching Tool Families across the country are feeling the economic crunch and may be forced to relocate for a new job. For families facing the daunting task of moving, most parents look for an affordable home near a great school—but where to start, and does such a thing even exist?

Traditionally, areas with terrific schools equal premium home prices. In today’s economy, however, many families can’t afford to pay these premium prices. To find some other alternatives, Cyberhomes.com analyzed more than 6,000 U.S. ZIP codes using median home sale prices from Cyberhomes’ parent company (Fidelity National Financial) and compared them to area school ratings from GreatSchools.

Our neighbors, co-workers, loved ones, and friends are living on the edge, trying to survive the struggles of this economic crisis. For some of those folks, it’s the first time they’ve ever weathered a financial hardship. United Way of Central Indiana is working to be part of the solution.

At Connect2Help people can access information on strategies for short-term relief and long-term recovery. Connect2Help 211 is the first resource people should access when seeking sources to assist in coping with the economic crisis. People can call 2-1-1 to reach a trained information and referral specialist who has information about the available human services in Central Indiana. Connect2Help 211 is a free and confidential service.

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The result? A great interactive online tool that allows you to enter in a city to see a heat map pointing out the neighborhoods with the most affordable homes surrounding the best schools. You can click on a particular neighborhood zone to see the zip code, median sales price, and even see immediate for-sale listings in that area.

You can see the tool in action at www.cyberhomes.com/schools

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) to host Kid’s Consignment Sale Mothers of Preschoolers will be hosting a Kid’s Consignment Sale on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 8 a.m. to noon at Bethel Lutheran Church located at 206th & Cumberland in Noblesville. The sale will offer gently used baby & kids clothing, maternity items, baby equipment, toys, books and games. Admission is free to the public.

Want to clean out your closets and make money? Interested sellers can register and by contacting Kristine at (317) 414.9675 or kmrasor@yahoo.com. Registration is open from February 4 until March 14, 2009. Cost is $10 and sellers will receive 75% of their profits. For any additional details, please contact Lisa Norris at lisa.m.norris@gmail.

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Fort Rapids Water Park Responds to Economy with Affordable Spring Break Options

Parents worried about economic forecasts are thinking about how to pull off a memorable family vacation without spending a fortune. Many families are planning a vacation closer to home that has many of the bells and whistles of big time travel but with a much smaller impact on their family budget.

Fort Rapids Indoor Water Park Resort, a 60,000 sq. ft. indoor water park facility in Columbus, Ohio, is a perfect spring break destination for families.

You won’t find partying college students running amok here. What you will find are 12 water rides, an expansive arcade and lots of child-centered activities. There are two thrill rides, perfect for hard-to-please ‘tweeners.’ There are several other slides that are perfect for the six to 11 year olds.

Younger children will delight in the zero depth toddler play area with appropriately sized slides.

Great deals on one, two and three night vacations are available with weekend and weekday packages starting at $159/night (March 20th-April 19th).

Water park packages include room reservations and water park admissions for the duration of the stay. There are also value added packages that include benefits like pizza, arcade tokens, family photos and more. Along with the fun of the water park itself, the resort themes each week of spring break creating even more excitement. Details of themed weeks, park amenities, current specials, and rates can be found at www.fortrapids.com or 1-877-33-SPLASH.

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New Social Networking Site Helps Moms Heading Back to Work

Butterfly (www.MyWorkButterfly.com) is a new, social networking platform specifically for mothers heading into the workforce to find their ideal job, as well as for those seeking flexibility between family and self. It’s a wealth of invaluable information, including advice from professionals and experts in a range of fields, mentoring from celebrity moms, and a comprehensive job board.

It’s the perfect online site for any mom who’s making career-related decisions about the next phase of her life—something that the struggling economy is forcing many moms to do. It also is dedicated to helping moms already in the workforce, but seeking greater work/ life harmony.

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Baby Massage Primer

Benefits of Massage Exceed Bonding There is no way greater to bond with your baby than through massage. It not only helps to improve relaxation for better sleep, but it also calms, aids in digestion, promotes bonding and communication, and relieves discomfort that is associated with gas and colic. Parents will also benefit from improved communication with their baby, a soothing of separation anxiety and is just as relaxing for parents as it is for the baby.

Here are some tips to follow if you are interested in baby massage:

1. Select a time. Find a time when you and baby won’t be interrupted and don’t begin massage, if your baby is full or is hungry. The key is finding a comfortable point in between to begin.

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Make sure you’re both comfortable. Wherever you decide to begin massage, make sure you’re comfortable in bed, on the floor or in a chair with your baby on your lap.

3. Create a soothing setting. Make sure the room is warm (at least 75 degrees) so your baby doesn’t get cold. Whisper, gently sing or put on soothing music.

4. Use all-natural oils. You don’t want to use oils with heavy perfumes or loaded with chemicals. Find something simple like almond oil or other vegetable oil with natural fragrance such as lemon or lavender that you can add. Make sure to warm up the oil in your hands and never use on your baby’s face or head.

Because you want to make sure you’re massaging correctly, always be gentle and follow general methods. While several books are available for suggestions you can use the following methods.

General Massage: Warm the oil in your hands and make counter-clockwise circles on your baby’s head, forehead, jaw and mouth, chest, tummy, arms, legs, feet and back working from the right side to the left on each area at a time.

If you’re looking for DVDs or books to help, check out the following:

DVDs “Baby Massage Therapy: Newborns, Infants & Toddlers” “Baby Baby Oh Baby: Infant Massage” BOOKS Baby Massage:The Calming Power of Touch

Tummy Massage: This type of massage is known to help with stomach discomfort but it’s important to remain gentle. Rub your Baby Massage for Dummies baby’s tummy from the top to the bottom in a circle using the An Infant Massage Guidebook: For Well, Premature and Special 5. Don’t overdo it. You want to make sure that you’re not outside of your hand. Gently raise your baby’s knees to his tummy Needs Babies forcing your baby into massage so only continue if your baby is and hold for ten seconds then massage the belly with one hand in receptive. Keep massage time short and gently extend the time a clockwise motion. Finally, “walk” your fingers across your baby’s stomach starting on the right side and working to the left and periods as the child gets older. down toward the hip. bond with your baby! Saturday, March 7 • Murat Shrine Circus • Pepsi Coliseum • For more information, call (317) 635-2433 ext. 12.

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Ten Steps to Help Foster a Love of Writing Fostering a love of literature can depend on the child, but there are a number of ways to encourage a love of reading and writing from an early age. With every child comes a creative imagination. All you need to do is teach your child how to harness that imagination. Learning to Read and Write: Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children, issued together by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the International Reading Association (IRA) gives several tips for encouraging an enthusiastic attitude toward reading and writing.

1. Talk, play and sing with your children. By using words to express feelings and ideas, children will slowly increase their vocabulary.

2. Read together every day. Encouraging a love of reading and writing can be done best by leading by example.

3. Choose books together and carefully. Forcing

your child to read something he isn’t interested in will be counterproductive.Try to find something you both can agree on.

4. Give your child the option to read on his own. Start a library for your child and give him the option of reading for 10 to 20 minutes before bed each night. You’ll encourage independent reading behavior and it will even help with relaxation.

5. Read slowly and discuss the stories. There is a difference between listening and hearing. Discussing stories together ensures that your child is hearing as much as he is listening.

6. Re-read books. New ideas can come from old stories.

7. Encourage an awareness of print. Allow him

to help you with scrapbooking captions. Help him create a journal and give suggestions on topics. Show him how to keep lists of everything from books, wants, toys, etc. Help him create a family newsletter to give to friends and family.

8. Provide a number of writing tools and materials. Keep a variety of pens, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, paper, lined composition books, etc. handy. Encouraging self-expression in the form of art and writing is more than just therapeutic—it’s educational.

9. Don’t push. Let your child explore his imagination and interests. You may gently encourage a different twist but don’t push too hard as this might leave him disinterested.

10. Value your child’s efforts. Show your child that you are proud of his accomplishments. An ounce of praise can mean a world of difference.You never know, you might end up being a parent to the next Hemingway.

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Divorce Defiance

Adolescent Responses to Divorce Divorce takes its toll on parents but the adjustment can also affect the behavior of your adolescent. As a part of this sudden change, your preteen may start acting out by becoming defiant or simply more challenging all the way around. If you are experiencing divorce, here are some things you should keep in mind when addressing your child’s penchant for challenging authority.

According to Dr. Lisa René Reynolds, author of Still a Family: A Guide to Good Parenting Through Divorce, teens will often test their boundaries because they know that you and your former spouse are at odds with each other and assume that you will be changing your parenting style, too. Despite their best efforts, you can deal with these situations head-on.

1. Stay consistent. Adjusting the rules gives way to your teen assuming there is wiggle room to follow the rules. Keep disagreements between you and your ex-spouse out of earshot of your children and enforce the rules as they always had been. If you are still amicable with your ex-spouse, work together on ways to ensure that parenting styles and rules stay consistent despite the home they are in.

2. Give options. Allowing your child to make choices acknowledges that you value their thoughts and opinions that reinforce the level of trust and communication between you both.

While divorce is never easy for parents or children, Reynolds says, “In time, and if you and your former spouse work hard to avoid behaving poorly during and after divorce, your children will have a better chance of working through these stages and eventually come to a place of recognition concerning the new make-up of the family unit.”

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Survival Tactics for the “I’m Going To” Years If there were one more space on a parent’s clock, then somewhere in between the numerals 11 and 12 would probably be a spot for “I’m going to” or “in a minute” or “soon.” That way, the time when kids are planning to clean their rooms (walk the dog, set the table, do their homework, etc.) would actually arrive.

Procrastination is a favorite activity of young teens and tweens. We parents don’t have to like this behavior, but understanding how it fits into a preteen’s development can help us face it and deal with it.

A preteen’s world is ruled by the conflicting characteristics of both the emerging adult and the waning child. Pre-adolescents feel a desire for control over their lives and are increasingly capable in many areas, but few are experts at handling responsibility or at scheduling and organizing their time. These conflicting traits help explain why a preteen might have difficulty with a parent’s request to perform a chore or task.

A child who is yearning for independence and control of his own life may view any “command” from a parent as an attack on that control. A 13-year-old may feel that a simple request to empty the dishwasher is like a grenade aimed directly at his independence. He may experience a polite question (“Could you please let the dog out?”) as if you have said, “I am the parent and have all the power; you are the child and have none.”

There also is a basic human concept involved: It’s easy to forget what we want to forget. This can be even easier for a young teen whose cognitive skills are still developing. The messages floating through her mind might include: “That Sam Engle is so cute,” “I wonder if the coach thinks I’m good enough to make the team,” “I need $12 for the field trip tomorrow,” and (possibly) “I’m supposed to take out the garbage.”Which of those statements do you think will be the first to fall through the cracks in your child’s brain?

Finally, one of the main goals of giving kids chores and responsibilities is to help them learn selfdiscipline—a skill that is still developing in most preteens. When we see the situation as a learning process, it is easier to find more patience to deal with our child’s inefficiency.

To help you and your child through the “I’m going to” years, the main goals should be to avoid power struggles and get the job done. Here are some suggestions:

Give your kids choices. Children who are involved in the decision-making process about their responsibilities generally do a better job of living up to them. When possible, let your kids help decide what they want to do and when.

For example, make a list of the chores that need to be done. Let them pick which two or three each of them would like to be responsible for.

Help them choose tasks they can realistically complete, given their ages, abilities and time

constraints. Then give them a choice of times when they can complete each task. Give them choices that fit within your guidelines so that your needs will be met.

don’t feel like you’re picking on them.) Taking the vacuum cleaner out or hanging the dog’s leash on the doorknob are other visuals that may eliminate nagging.

Give advance notice. Springing a request on a child increases the chances for conflict. No one likes unpleasant surprises and kids are more likely to balk under these circumstances. If you want the living room vacuumed by Saturday, mention it to your child on Monday. You can also combine this with a choice: “Would you like to decide now when you’re going to do it, or do you want a reminder again later in the week?” You may still get a grimace or complaint, but not as much as if you tell them, “Do it now,” on Saturday morning when they’ve just made plans to go to a movie.

Build in motivation. Tell your preteen, “We’ll go to the pool as soon as you’ve finished cleaning your room,” or “You’ll need to cut the grass before you go to the game.” This type of negotiating can be quite successful, but you must be willing to have your child actually be late for, or completely miss, the activity if they haven’t finished their chore.

Be clear and consistent. If expectations are stable, there is less room for responses like, “How should I know I was supposed to take out the garbage?” or “Last time Jordan emptied the dishwasher, so I thought it was her job.” Try to keep schedule changes to a minimum.

Use visual reminders. Visual reminders can help eliminate the need for nagging and the chances that your verbal reminders will be tuned out. Some families find that a “chore chart” helps. (Include adults on the chart so kids see chores as a family effort and

Check your expectations. If your goal is to eliminate all whining about chores, chances are high that you will fail. It is a rare child who enjoys being told what to do, especially if the activity has seemingly no relevance or importance in his life.

Lisa Schab is a licensed clinical social worker in Libertyville, Illinois, and the stepmother of two, ages 25 and 29. She can be reached at 847-7821722.

ON THE WEB What survival tactics do you use in your household to avoid procrastination? Visit www.indyschild.com and click on this column to leave comments.

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Did Curiosity Really Kill the Cat? The Benefits of Fostering Curiosity

As parents who work so hard to raise and mentor our kids, I think sometimes we have to sit down and ask ourselves how we feel about curiosity. I mean, is it good, dangerous, rude? What are our own beliefs about curiosity? Let’s take a look here.

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Walk the walk: Demonstrate your own curiosity.

“I wonder if that light will turn before we get to it.” “I wonder how this movie is going to turn out.” “I am curious if this dresser will fit in the corner.” Show your kids your own curiosity, even in the every day.

Support curiosity: Develop a “you can ask me The downside Fostering curiosity takes work. My kids are still anything” policy. It doesn’t mean you have to little and I am embarrassed to say that they have answer everything, but you are opening the door a lot of questions that I just can’t easily answer. to curiosity.You are allowing all options. Just like When the day is long, going online or heading brainstorming has no bad answers, with curiosity to the dictionary can seem like swimming the all questions are safe.

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Be patient and be there: Sometimes, Curiosity can have its I just don’t Curiosity can have its challenges for parents.We want to do get tired. We have 100 challenges for parents. We get it. And not things on our “to do” to mention, lists that don’t include tired.

We have 100 things encouraging “how big is the moon?” curiosity on our “to do” lists...

Fostering curiosity takes fosters more work, and being patient curiosity. So, the is important. With patience, more I encourage we create the safety for our my kids to question, the more work I have to kids to learn, and to ask. In addition to patience, do, right? we have to be there. Look at the design of their

The upside Curiosity is really just a juiced up word for learning, isn’t it? Well, not exactly. Curiosity is the love of learning, incognito. By fostering curiosity, we are fostering a passion for learning, being inquisitive, questioning and exploring.

Curiosity, according to Dr. Bruce Perry, is “the fuel of development.” In essence, encouraging curiosity is like moving your child along on the developmental continuum. The other thing we know about curiosity is that it stamps an individual with a life long desire for learning.

Not just for getting a good test score, but also a true passion for the process of learning. Hmmm.

Suddenly, going to the computer when I am tired seems like it might be worth it—but how?

Fostering curiosity This isn’t really so hard when we think about it. A few steps and tools can remind us all to promote curiosity in our kids.

Respect: Respect the concept of curiosity. Even though it can be tiring to answer those questions all the time, we are building a powerful force in our kids when we do so.

Talk the talk: Talk about curiosity, wonder and questions. Use the words so they can become part of your child’s dialogue.

homemade tents. Explore the backyard with them. Be there to guide their curious minds.

I really don’t think that curiosity killed the cat. I think we are far better served to foster curiosity, questioning and wonder with a little patience, presence and support. We can stamp our kids with the powerful trait of curiosity that will carry them through their entire lives.

And who knows what greatness they will experience and achieve? Take it from Albert Einstein, who said, “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.”

Maria Murphy is a speaker, consultant and writer. Her book and blog column can be found at www.simplyputtogether. com. Her new blog for parents and mentors can be found at www.mentoringsimplyput. blogspot.com. Maria Murphy writes a monthly mentoring column for Tutor/ Mentor Connection of Chicago. Her column is distributed throughout mentoring agencies of N/E Florida. She is also a columnist for My Nassau Sun, of the Jacksonville Times Union.

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Legends of knights slaying dragons, princesses in towers, kindly kings and evil wizards are passed from generation to generation as bedtime stories for sleepy little girls and boys.

One of the most famous fairy tales will soon come to The Children’s Museum for kids and adults alike to enjoy. Beginning March 14, Sleeping Beauty will take up residence in The Children’s Museum’s Lilly Theater. A bolder, funnier version of the famous story, this smart, independent and headstrong Princess Briar Rose (a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty) is not quite the typical damsel-in-distress.

Cursed as a young infant, Briar Rose is kept hidden away from danger and longs for freedom.

This newly updated version features a few new, colorful characters including Gryff, Rose’s halfdragon sidekick; Branwen, a friendly witch; and Prince Owain, who comes with the standard princely features, minus bravery, talent and competence. Interwoven in the famous story everyone knows is a tale of funny and amazing adventures, replete with troublesome fairy folk and a riddle-challenging Spider King. Will the young princess awake from her slumber to the freedom she craves, and can the not-so-brave prince overcome his fears to save the day?

Recommended for families with children 4 and up, Lilly Theater tickets are complimentary with museum admission. Pick your tickets up early in order to enjoy the magic of Sleeping Beauty before it fades away.

Sleeping Beauty Dates & Showtimes: March 14-15, 21-22, 27-29, April 4-5, 11, 18-19, 1 and 3 p.m. / March 31-April 3, 11:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. / April 7-10, 1 p.m. / ASL-interpreted performance: March 28 at 1 p.m.

Sleeping Beauty Ball Few fairy-tales are complete without a wedding, celebration, or best of all, a ball! On March 21, your own little prince and princess can attend the Sleeping Beauty Ball and enjoy an evening of enchantment for the entire family. Treat your children to a royal feast, a live performance of Sleeping Beauty in Lilly Theater and, of course a pre-requisite at every ball—dancing!

This evening event is a must for every young prince or princess. Your royal subjects (your children) will have the opportunity to attend a Prince and Princess Academy where they will learn such regal duties as Waltzing or proper table manners. The entire family will enjoy experiencing the museum’s newest exhibit LEGO® Castle Adventure to learn what it takes to create and build a castle of your own. And let your children flex their creativity and create their own crown—a necessity of every royal leader.

Tickets for the Sleeping Beauty Ball may be purchased online at ChildrensMuseum.org or by phone at (317) 334-4000. Member tickets are $40 per adult and $30 per youth; non-member tickets are $50 per adult and $40 per youth and include dinner, the Sleeping Beauty performance and all activities. Fairy tale costume is admired at this event, but not required.

Renaissance Faire If your children enjoy fairy tales, they may enjoy learning more about what life was like in the Renaissance era. On March 14, the Museum Apprentice Program (MAP) youth volunteers will host a Renaissance Faire for children and families.

Visiting families will enjoy taking part in a variety of activities about life in the Renaissance. Children and adults can participate in designing a family crest and making their own crown. Replica armour created locally in Noblesville, Ind. by Performance Armour, LLC, will be on display for children and families to see what a knight might have worn. Or test your knowledge of the Renaissance against your child’s in the MAP trivia game. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and will be run in part by the 13–18 year-old MAP youth volunteers who created this event.

Step into the world of fairy-tales at The Children’s Museum this March by treating your little prince or princess to fun events and activities right out of their favorite bedtime story.

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What better way to kick up your jeans and a tee, or even sweatpants, on those days that you’re just not feeling put together? This season go for bold, bright colors when it comes to choosing your trench.

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childhood immunizations GREAT DEBATE

The noise surrounding childhood immunizations feels chaotic and overwhelming. As a parent of two young boys, chaotic and overwhelming is not what I need. I need peace and plans, black and white. I need an immunization schedule. Wait, I have that. So what’s the problem? The seemingly large number of immunizations required for my child is the problem. The frightening stories that imply immunizations may not be one size fits all is the problem. I’m afraid that by following suit I could harm my children.

That is on the one hand. I also believe vaccines are created and prescribed for the greater good. I don’t believe companies are trying to dupe my children out of good health for the sake of business. I don’t believe my doctor is uninformed.

Two different doctors.

Two different perspectives.

As a moderate consumer of modern information, I turned to Facebook (who isn’t these days?) and set my status as such: Carrie is…seeking comment on childhood immunizations. Maybe one of my “friends” can put my internal debate to rest once and for all.

Interestingly the majority of responses were pro-vaccine. Somehow I thought the timeliness of the topic would make anti-vaccine sentiment more en vogue for virtual coffee talk. Just goes to show that you never know unless you ask, which is why I took my questions to doctors who look at the issue everyday.

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Experts speak out on both sides of the issue Dr. Mayer Eisenstein, M.D., J.D., M.P.H., author of Don’t Vaccinate Before You Educate and founder and medical director of Homefirst Health Services in the Chicagoland area, is among the skeptics. “Vaccines represent an unnatural means of dealing with life.There is probably some place for them, but not for 30 to 40 million people.”

Then there’s my pediatrician, Dr. Mary McAteer, M.D., who is also the vice president of the Indiana chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “We know that public opinion is not the same as scientific opinion and that is so disheartening since we feel immunizations are the best things we do in healthcare. It really benefits the greater number of people than any other thing we do.”

Two different doctors. Two different perspectives. You can see why the issue can be confusing for a parent. “I worry about parents who are confused,” says Martin Myers, M.D. and author of Do Vaccines Cause That?! “We hear from every community we go to the massive confusion on the part of parents. They don’t know what to believe. On one hand their primary care provider says vaccines are good and on the other side there is debate on whether or not they cause autism, diabetes, SIDS.” When asked about the parallel path of increased immunizations and the known rise of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), diabetes and other chronic immune and neurological dysfunction in children, Meyer says he wonders about the rise in fast food consumption, use of personal computers, cell phones. “That is an ecological argument.” More to the point he says, “There are now multiple studies from multiple researchers in multiple countries that have found no link. No data whatsoever.That’s the science side of it.”

Yet Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, D.O., of TheHolisticOption.com and president of Osteomed II an integrative medical clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, differs and points to the Court of Federal Claims, commonly referred to as vaccine court. Many advocates of children with ASD point to a vaccine court case involving a young girl from Georgia whose family was awarded money for injury – specifically her ASD diagnosis – caused by vaccines.

They say this result undeniably links the illness to vaccines. However, the young girl had a pre-existing mitochondrial disorder that was aggravated by inoculations that led to her ASD diagnosis, thus muddying the link

between ASD and her vaccines. It was an extremely rare situation.

Vaccines & the Immune System “The thing I hear the most from parents is ‘Am I going to overwhelm the immune system from all these vaccines?’” Meyer says. In his book, he notes that scientists estimate that a child could theoretically get 10,000 vaccines in one day and still not diminish his or her immune response or ability to respond.

In addition, vaccines are purer than they’ve ever been because the number of antigens in them have decreased since 1980. So while children are receiving more shots, the number of antigens their immune systems must respond to is actually much less.

McAteer also sides with science. “We have perfect evidence that it doesn’t (overwhelm the immune system) based on the millions of children worldwide who have successfully completed the immunization schedule.”

A child’s immune system exists to protect him or her from illness, and from what I’ve learned it’s a smart and organized system.

When exposed to a virus or bacteria, the immune system remembers the experience and learns from it. The next time the immune system is exposed to the same infection it can attack it and keep the body healthy. Immunizations expose bodies to what science considers a safe amount of infections and ultimately help the body heal itself. Currently, children are immunized against 15 diseases.

McAteer adds that a child’s immune system will face many challenges that don’t cause bad diseases. However, should

a child’s immune system encounter a major disease like meningitis or mumps, the child’s immune system could quickly be overwhelmed. In these cases, then it is good that his or her immune system has been prepared to fight the illness through vaccines.

Parents should also be aware that children who are not vaccinated put others at risk, which is one of the reasons the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) views immunizations as highly important.

Those at risk include children who are too young to be vaccinated, those who cannot receive the inoculations for medical reasons and those who may have taken the vaccine but did not develop immunity.

Still,many take issue with immunizations and feel strongly that immunizations should be a family’s choice not a government mandate.

Tenpenny, for one, views immunizations as a multi-generational process that the public has come to believe in, without question, and is adamant about parents having the freedom to choose whether or not their children receive immunizations. “They need to understand they should have the right to choose,” he says.

Of course, there is some choice. Parents in Indiana, for instance, can file for medical and religious exemptions from immunizations; however, philosophical exemptions are not allowed as they are in some states.

Making an informed decision So, is an ounce of prevention worth a pound of cure, or is an ounce of prevention necessitating a pound of cure? It’s up to parents to be their children’s best health advocates.

Knowing the facts is important even if it feels elusive at times.

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“There is no easy way of making the decision, which is one reason why more families are opting out for their children to receive vaccines,” says Eisenstein.

doesn’t happen by itself. Disease prevention is the key to protecting the public’s health. It is always better to prevent a disease than to treat it. Vaccines prevent disease in the people who receive them and protect those who come into contact with unvaccinated individuals. Vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save lives. Vaccines are responsible for the control of many infectious diseases that were once common in this country, including polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), rubella, mumps, tetanus, and Haemophilus influenzae type b.

Meyer urges parents to make informed decisions. “The most important thing is to learn more. And the best way to do that is to use reliable sources.”

Turning to your friends and family for friendly advice will likely spark interesting conversation; however, take time to get the facts. Here are a few good places for parents to start their research on childhood immunizations.

Every day parents take steps to protect the health and safety of their children. These steps range from childproof door latches to child safety seats. In the same way, vaccines protect infants, children, and adults from illnesses and death caused by infectious diseases.

While the U.S. currently has near record low cases of vaccine-preventable diseases, the viruses and bacteria that cause them still exist. Even diseases that have been eliminated in this country, such as polio, are only a plane ride away. Polio, and other infectious diseases, can be passed on to people who are not protected by vaccines.

• National Network for Immunization Information website at immunizationinfo.org • National Library of Medicine’s Medline Plus: www.medlineplus.gov • The state of Indiana: www.in.gov/isdh • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov

If a child is not vaccinated and is exposed to a disease germ, the child’s body may not be strong enough to fight the disease. Before vaccines, many children died from diseases that vaccines now prevent, such as whooping cough, measles, and polio. Those same germs exist today, but babies are now protected by vaccines, so we do not see these diseases as often. Immunizing individual children also helps to protect the health of our community, especially those people who are not immunized. Immunizing individual children also helps to protect the health of our community, especially those people who are not immunized.

• American Academy of Pediatrics: www.aap.org • The World Health Organization: www.who.int • Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS): www.vaers.hhs.gov

Carrie Bishop is a freelance writer and mother of two young sons, For more information on childhood immunizations, whose daily antics inspire visit www.statehealth.in.gov or call 1-800-433-0746.

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Good Health Doesn’t Happen by Itself.

Is your child fully immunized?

There’s nothing like happy, healthy children.

Getting your child immunized protects your child and those in your home and day care center.

Talk to your health care provider today and help support Governor Daniels’ initiative to give all children a healthy start.

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Volunteering is for Everyone The Many Benefits of Community Service In Indiana, March has been designated as the month to celebrate people with disabilities.

During Disability Awareness Month each March, Indiana disability advocates organize hundreds of activities to promote the statewide awareness campaign. The Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities provides a kit that includes numerous planning materials on a CD, along with posters, pamphlets and activities that provide resources for everyone.

One way to affect attitudes about disability is to invite people with disabilities to do volunteer work in their communities. The activities will help people reexamine their thoughts and beliefs about people with disabilities and help them appreciate the abilities of everyone.

A spirit of volunteerism is as valuable for people with disabilities as it is for the community as a whole. According to the Indiana Governor’s Council, many people with disabilities who are working age are unemployed. These individuals often can and want to work, and volunteering is a great opportunity to gain valuable work

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experience. Volunteers might be able to learn a skill that translates into paid employment, as well as meet people who might serve as job references.

Aaron Glauberman, volunteer coordinator at Riley Hospital for Children, says, “Volunteering is a great way for individuals, regardless of their age or ability, to contribute in their community.

Clarian Health is fortunate and proud to have a diverse and inclusive volunteer force. Our volunteers range from 14 to 90-plus years, from high school to college and beyond, from

no limitations to developmental or physical disabilities. They provide exemplary service to our patients, families and staff.”

Christina Rogers, Strong Families Programs manager in the Community Education and Child Advocacy Department at Riley, worked with Glauberman to create a volunteer experience for Special Care Sitter Plus, program that trains students how to watch children with disabilities. Special Care Sitter Plus requires students to volunteer in the hospital as part of their learning experience.

As we volunteer together, people without disabilities may reconsider their thoughts and beliefs about people with disabilities.They will observe firsthand that people with disabilities have many abilities and usually require only minor accommodations.

According to Hill (2009) of USA Today, President Barack Obama leads by example.The most striking example of this was seeing the Obama and Biden families volunteering for community service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As individuals of all abilities learn to work side by side, we can make a difference in our community, in our attitudes and in our beliefs.

This article is dedicated to Dorothy Burton (February 23, 1919 to January 14, 2009) who volunteered at Riley Hospital for Children for 25 years, contributing more than 7,900 volunteer hours for Riley community outreach programs.

Christina Rogers, BSW, CMC, MSW Candidate Spring 2010 is Manager, Strong Families Programs; Project Manager, Sibling Support; Riley Hospital for Children Community Education and Child Advocacy.

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HiddenTreasures in Central Indiana

Local Venues For a Budget-Friendly Spring Break

For many, a spring break trip or fancy summer vacation isn’t in the budget this year, but that doesn’t mean you have to just sit at home. Indianapolis and Central Indiana are teeming with hidden treasures: little-known museums and attractions you can visit in an afternoon or a short road trip.

Here are just a few suggestions to help you plan your next family outing.

IPS Crispus Attucks Museum The IPS Crispus Attucks Museum houses treasures from the first all-black high school in Indiana and its history-making African American community that produced such legends as basketball great “The Big O” Oscar Robertson, Grammy winner Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, jazz great Freddie Hubbard and opera sensation Angela Brown. The museum’s archival collection consists of yearbooks dating back to the turn of the century, a vast collection of city and state memorabilia, and a rich collection of African and African American memorabilia and art.

“We have an enormous array of materials,” says curator Robert Chester. “You will be surprised when you walk in.” Exhibits are not limited to the African American experience in Indianapolis. A collection of authentic African items includes carvings, instruments, dolls and fabrics from throughout the continent. The museum is open year-round.

IPS Crispus Attucks Museum: 1140 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. St, in the Crispus Attucks Medical Magnet High School. 317-2264611. www.crispusattucksmusuem.ips.k12.in.us. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with group tours available on Saturday and Sunday for four or more. $5 adults (ages 12 and up); $2 children, seniors and college students; free for IPS teachers and students; free for ages 6 and under.

James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home Take a glimpse of society life at the turn of the 20th century just as Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley experienced it at the James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home. The museum showcases many of Riley’s personal belongings, including his writing desk, a portrait of his beloved dog, a top hat and cane. A highlight is Riley’s last poem, written with his left hand after a stroke damaged his right side. The home has been preserved just as its occupants left it in 1916, with original carpets, wallpaper, décor and furnishings dating back more than 125 years.

James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home: 528 Lockerbie St., Indianapolis. (317) 631-5885. www.rileykids.org/museum. Open 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. $3 adults; $2 seniors; 50 cents ages 7 to 17; free for children 6 and younger.

Morris-Butler House A special exhibit at the MorrisButler House,“Dearly Departed:The Art of Victorian Mourning,” takes an in-depth look at how Victorians handled death and remembered their* MARCH loved ones.

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through May 23, includes a parlor viewing, mourning clothing, jewelry and artwork.

Among the artifacts on display, visitors will see a collection of post-mortem photographs, or “memento mori.” Families splurged on death portraits, since they were often the only visual reminders families would have, especially of infants and small children. Subjects were often posed as if sleeping; other images show the deceased posed with eyes open as if alive, often with family members.

Morris-Butler House: 1204 N. Park Ave., Indianapolis. (317) 636-5409. mbhouse@historiclandmarks.org. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday February to December. Guided tours begin every half hour. The special exhibit is included with regular tour admission: $5 adults; $4 seniors; $3 children or fulltime students.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame MuseuM Race lovers can get an historic and behind-the-scenes look at the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum, which includes about 75 historic vehicles and exhibits on equipment and methods for timing and scoring from the first race to the 21st century.

Among the historic cars on display are: • The Marmon “Wasp,” which won the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911.

• The Louis Chevrolet Memorial, featuring a bronze bust of Chevrolet with four bronze panels about his automotive accomplishments.

• Four cars driven by A.J. Foyt Jr., including his 1977 machine that represents his record-setting fourth win.

• Dale Evans’ #8 Cummins Diesel Special, the first car to complete the Indy 500 without a pit stop in 1931.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum: 4790 W. 16th St., Indianapolis. (317) 492-6784. www.indianapolismotorspeedway. com. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Closed Christmas Day. Extended hours in May. $3 adults; $1 children 6 to 15; free for children under 6.

Indiana Transportation Museum Take your family on an historic and educational ride on the rails with the Indiana Transportation Museum in Noblesville. Opening April 25 for the 2009 season, the Indiana Transportation Museum will offer a variety or family-friendly rail excursions, including the Pizza

Train (an evening excursion to Tipton where you can dine on a pizza buffet), the Fireworks Train, the Pumpkin Train, the Nickel Plate Limited and the “A” Train.

Indiana Transportation Museum: located in Forest Park, 825 Park Drive, Noblesville. (317) 773-6000. www.itm.org. Trains generally run weekends from April 25 through July, and September and October. Tickets include museum admission and train ride, but prices vary depending on event. Check website for details.

WonderLab: The Museum of Science, Health and Technology Just a short drive south, in Bloomington, is WonderLab, named one of the top 25 (#17) science centers in the United States by Parents Magazine last year. Designed for children of all ages, WonderLab uses hands-on exhibits and programs to stimulate curiosity, encourage exploration and foster lifelong learning.

Exhibit galleries have a wide range of hands-on experiences for all ages, including: • Enclosed area just for toddlers and preschoolers with age-appropriate science adventures.

• Grapevine Climber, a dramatic two-story maze with whimsical leaf-like pads, which provide a change of perspective as one climbs.

• Bubble-Airium, which uses bubbles to explore concepts of geometry and science.

• Fossil dig with real Indiana fossils among the rocky beds waiting to be discovered.

• Simulated tree trunk allowing visitors to see inside a working bee hive.

• Area dedicated to live insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish, coral and more.

Just outside the building is WonderGarden, a nature garden offering science experiences that change with the seasons. Visitors may check out a nature pack, which includes interactive activity sheets, guides and science equipment. Activities range in complexity from preschool through teens and adults.

WonderLab: 308 W. Fourth St., Bloomington. (812) 3371337. www.wonderlab.org. Open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. $7 adults; $6 children age 1 to 17; free for children under 1 year.

Lisa Young Stiers is a freelance writer residing in Brownsburg with her husband and two children.

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S* P* E* C* I* A* L* T* Y C * A * M * P* S Finding a Camp That Suits Your Child’s Interests

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trying to find activities your children will show an interest in beyond the latest online game or fashion fad is like throwing a handful of half-cooked spaghetti on the wall to see what sticks. It’s the rare strand that has the fortitude to cling in a half-cooked state. But, if by some miracle, a single spaghetti noodle stays aloft and your child comes home and announces a head-over-heels infatuation with field hockey, model rockets, zoology, horseback riding or some other pastime you never thought would cross their lips, it becomes your task to encourage your child and nurture that interest. One great way to do that is to find a camp that specializes in the activity currently holding your child’s attention.

As luck would have it, there is a camp for almost any hobby and/or potential career path — from language studies to sailing to clowning (yes, even that). With all of these options you should be able to find one with the right mix of your child’s interests and the values you traditionally think of when camp comes to mind, such as leadership, self-reliance and tolerance of others.

Summer camp at the Columbia Gorge School of Theatre means a taste of the stage life and instruction by theatre professionals from around the country. At Columbia Gorge, “people ages 8 to 18 learn about theatre exclusively,” said Jan James, executive director of the program. “They sing, dance, act, and perform in a show on the last day of camp.” All of this happens in a natural environment where campers can unwind from the rigors of training for stardom by “hiking through the wilderness surrounding the camp; swimming in Standing Bear Pond; playing basketball, softball and volleyball.”

The high intensity is similar at Avid4 Adventure, but for a vastly different reason. This is an “MTV style of summer camp,” said camp director David Secunda, complete with physical challenges, excitement, and adrenaline rush. Whether campers are interested in rock-climbing, white-water rafting or a handful of other extreme sports, the Avid4 Adventure curriculum includes “state-ofthe-sport” instruction, where even at five years-old, a camper learns the proper terminology and technique for safe and exhilarating enjoyment of the sport.

While it may be all about the adrenaline rush for your kids, you can rest assured, said Secunda, “Our program is centered on engaging kids in outdoor activities in a focused, non-competitive way, and also offers the tried and true activities that build leadership, camaraderie, etc,” he says. The idea, he

added, is for the kids to have a great time and take away with them “a deep connection and affinity for the outdoor environment.”

Pali Adventures is a specialty camp of yet another variety. If your child dreams of being a stunt man, a news anchor, a movie make-up artist, or a secret agent,

“the Pali environment develops confidence, self-esteem

and independence through participation in some of the most thrilling and unforgettable activities on the planet,” said camp director Ian Brassett.

Campers can choose from one- and two-week specialty sessions. The “activity-packed” lineup for the one-week experience “allows beginners and experienced campers alike to dive into the activities and develop solid skills,” said Brassett. “The depth and breadth of the activities and instruction [in the two-week session] allows each camper to truly expand their talents, which are then showcased at the end of the session. So whether it is a concert from the Rock Star campers, a fashion show from the Fashion Institute campers or a stunt show by the Hollywood Stunt campers, each camper will have the opportunity to participate in something special.”

If your children’s heads are in the clouds or their feet are planted firmly on the ground behind a soccer ball they’d like to kick morning, noon, and night, there is a specialty camp that will allow them to pursue their interest while surrounded by like-minded, potential friends and expert counselors in a nurturing environment that screams “Your dreams are within your grasp.”

Visit the American Camp Association’s parent Web site at www.CampParents.org and click on the “Find a Camp” link for a list of camps offering the specific activity that captivates your child.

With nearly three decades of experience working with children, youth and families, Peg L. Smith is the chief executive officer of the American Camp Association® (ACA). With up to 300 health, safety, and programming standards, ACA is the only national association that accredits camps and promotes a safe and fun camp experience with developmental benefits backed by independent research. To learn more about ACA, please visit www.CampParents.org or www.ACAcamps.org. © 2009 American Camping Association, Inc.

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Gymnastics, Dance & Cheer Involvement Can Reap Benefits

The balance beam never was my forte. Yet, I can still remember the moment when I hit an arabesque that sent the crowd at the local gymnastics meet to their feet and my confidence to the sky. Deep down I wondered if the crowd was actually cheering on the talented gymnast who had just completed her floor routine, but I never asked. Rather, I drank in all that appreciation. After all, I had worked my tail off on that beam performance. I finished the routine and don’t even remember the score. I doubt it was higher than a seven. Between you and me, I wasn’t all that great, but fortunately no one ever told me.

My formative years were littered with gymnastics routines, dance costumes and cheerleading camps. That’s one way to put it. Another may be to say that my formative years were an exercise in discipline, self worth and performance. At the time, I thought I was simply focusing on the task at hand, be it conquering a back handspring or learning a new dance routine. I now see that I was building a foundation of selfrespect and good health.

My experience would come as no surprise to Mindy Watson, office manager of Indy School of Gymnastics in Carmel.

Watson, whose husband owns the gym and has seen four of her six children grow through gymnastics, says that kids who take gymnastics gain confidence in themselves.

“It helps give kids the confidence to face and overcome things that may make them afraid, and they feel a real satisfaction with that,” she says. “The reality is that we are all going to face things that we are going to need to overcome in life.” In my experience, she’s right.

Sara Yanney-Chantanasombut, owner of Jump Into Motion in Indianapolis, a mobile studio that offers classes at childcares, school, community centers and other locations, also recognizes the deeper dynamics physical activity brings to students’ lives. She says that dance, for instance, enhances a child’s physical and cognitive development. “With dance you get music and exercise. It’s creativity and discipline all wrapped into one. It’s so rewarding when parents say they see changes in their child’s focus and discipline.”

“Learning dances is important for little ones as they have four or five steps they have to remember,” says Betty Wright, owner proprietor and artistic director of Fox Hill Dance Academy in Indianapolis. “Older kids learn eight to 15 steps in a routine. This helps their mental ability to string things together.” Fox Hill Dance Academy offers ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz and liturgical dance training for children and adults.

Wright adds that musically and physically, dance can’t be beat. “My best dancers are also soccer players, tennis players, they’re very physical. Dance helps them with their side-to-side motions, standing on the balls of their feet,” and other skills helpful for the athletically- and fitness-minded.

Plus, she says, “I’m 64 and I still dance. I don’t have a bit of (physical) problems. I don’t have the physical problems a lot of people my age and those younger than me have.” If you’re looking for a great argument to get your kids to enjoy physical activity early and sticking with it—dance is it.

There are a ton of gymnastics and dance classes available to even the youngest of children in Central Indiana, so introducing them to these activities early in life shouldn’t be a problem. As Watson, whose gym offers classes for students as young as two, says, “Like language, kids learn much earlier than we give them credit for.”

I doubt kids who step into a dance or gymnastics class for the first time realize what their parents really signed them up for it but they’ll know someday.

I can’t imagine how my life would look today had I not had early experiences with gymnastics, dance and cheer. I can tell you I’m healthier for it, I’m a better team player because of it, and for better or worse I am a perfectionist because in sports everyone knows practice makes perfect. Oh, and that tree pose in yoga class is possible thanks to the time I spent on that beam.

Anyone who has taken dance lessons can attest that it takes strong mental acuity to learn choreographed routines.

Carrie Bishop is a freelance writer and mother of two young sons, whose daily antics inspire her work and her life.

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Parents: Communication with your children’s teachers is always important. However, the nature of that communication changes with the years. The younger your children are, the more essential it is. This will ensure that problems, even small ones, are handled early so they won’t become serious. As children advance in the grades, most begin to take on the responsibility of communicating directly with their teachers without relying on your help. In fact, middle school and high school students are often very reluctant to have parents speak to their teachers. This can be a positive step in growing up.

To know when to talk to a teacher, listen carefully when your children complain about school. They will probably say most unpleasant events had nothing to do with their own actions—this may or may not be the case. Asking what happened to precipitate the event may get the child to see that he or she might have played a role in causing it. Talking over how the child would handle similar events the next time can teach the child a lot about avoiding them in the future. Also, role-play with your child how he or she can talk with a teacher about a problem.

No matter the age of the child, there are times that parents must get involved. Listening to your child will help you know when.

Don’t rush over to the school every time your child complains he or she was treated unfairly or did poorly on a test. Day-in and day-out complaints about the same problem, however, may warrant an early conversation with the teacher—especially in the lower grades. With older children, it is a good idea to talk to the child first about his or her complaints and how serious they really are. At any age, you need to contact your children’s teachers if you feel that they are struggling with a school problem that they will not be able to resolve by themselves.

It is not always essential to discuss smaller problems in person with the teacher. A phone call or email may easily resolve them.

If you attended the information evening with teachers at the beginning of the year, you know how they want to be contacted.

For serious problems a face-to-face meeting is essential. For older children with several teachers, it may be a good idea to include all of the child’s teachers as well as the school counselor unless the problem is only with one subject or teacher.

Question: Schools don’t seem to put much emphasis anymore on having children learn how to do long division. My children just seem to rely on doing it with a calculator. How can I interest them in picking up this skill?—For Division

Answer: It’s true that not too much emphasis is being placed on long division. We have a game that your children might enjoy playing that would give them practice in using long division.

Before starting the game, make three sets of cards numbered 0-9 and shuffle them. Then have every player draw a blank division problem with two squares for the devisor (dividing number) and four squares for the number to be divided. The game is played in this way: The first player turns over the top card. This player writes the number in one of the squares on his blank division problem.

The rest of the players take turns drawing cards and writing the numbers on their blank division problems. When all the spaces are filled in, each player solves his or her division problem.

Calculators can be used to check the answers are correct.

(Remind your children that remainders in division can be shown as decimals or fractions.) The winner is the player who has the highest quotient (answer). Children who truly understand division and have a strategy for filling in their division problems will usually be the winners.

Question: My eight-year-old son has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD), and we are all coping with it.What I wonder though is:Will he get better with age? —Need to Know Answer: You will notice improvement in your son’s ability to concentrate, control his emotions and impulses, handle frustration and organize better as he gets older. The sooner children with ADHD get help, the less effect ADHD will have on their lives.

Also, the degree of severity of ADHD plays a big role in how much early intervention will help. Obviously, the less severe the ADHD is, the greater the improvement.

ADHD is a neurological disorder whose symptoms can improve as children grow older. Nevertheless, throughout the school years your son is likely to lag somewhat behind his classmates. For example, if your son could only focus for five minutes at five, his peers were probably able to stay on task for fifteen minutes.

However, now that he’s older, he may be able to focus for fifteen minutes, but his classmates will be able to focus for half an hour or more. The symptoms of ADHD can continue in varying degrees throughout one’s lifetime.

Parents should send questions to Dear Teacher, in care of this publication, PO Box 395, Carmel, IN 46082-0395 or DearTeacher@excite.com.

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The four chairs photographed above were created by Baby Bundles by K (left two chairs) and Susan VanHuss (right two chairs). These chairs and numerous other children’s chairs will be available at the Chair-ity Affair.

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Brownsburg Maria Montessori International Academy 431 E. Northfield Dr. Brownsburg 317-852-3900 www.mariamontessori-intl.org Ages: 12 months to 6 years Maria Montessori International Academy offers a child centered Montessori program allowing children to learn at their own pace and are treated with respect. Teachers encourage and inspire children to do not only the minimum, but also their best, where learning should be a happy, joyous experience! Children learn how to think for themselves and how to solve problems in original and creative ways and have a positive self-image.

Children participate in math, language, music, art, practical life, science, geography, and foreign language. Discover the Difference at the Maria Montessori! Now accepting applications for all ages toddlers, Pre-K and Kindergarten.

Carmel Carmel Montessori Schools, Inc. Emily & Scott Rudicel 1402 W. Main St. Carmel 317-580-0699 info@carmelmontessori.com www.carmelmontessori.com Ages: Pre-school through Kindergarten.

Carmel Montessori School is located on the beautiful campus at St. Christopher’s Church on the NE corner of Main St. and Meridian in Carmel.

Our directress is American Montessori Certified with 10 years head-teaching experience. We offer a beautiful, peaceful and positive Montessori learning environment. Extended days available.

Clay Montessori Peggy White 463 East Main St. Carmel 317-849-9519 or 317-580-1850 Ages: 3-6 Call for more information. (Affiliated with Fisher’s Montessori). Morning, afternoon and full-day programs.

Gymboree Play & Learning 12524 N. Gray Road, Carmel, IN Tory Masters 317-574-9626 carmelin@gymboreeclasses.com www.gymboreeclasses.com 38 INDY’S CHILD * MARCH 2009

The School Skills class at Gymboree helps to build the key social, emotional and intellectual skills needed for school and life. Activities help develop confidence, curiosity, communication, perseverance and cooperation, giving your child a solid foundation for future learning environments.

Our curriculum includes working on prewriting, reading and math activities.

Kindergarten Connection

14350 Oakridge Road Jennifer McRoberts 317-843-1125 Kindergartenconnection@hotmail.com www.Kindergartenconnectiononline.com

Ages/Grades: Pre-Kindergarten classes: must be 4 by September 1, 2009.

Kindergarten Enrichment classes: open to kindergarten aged children Kindergarten Connection provides each child with stimulating and challenging activities which utilize a variety of learning styles. Kindergarten Connection incorporates a multi-modality approach to learning using visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic activities.The skills taught are: pre-reading, reading, math, basic phonics, computer, writing/printing, social. Kindergarten Connection has a maximum teacher/student ratio of 1:5.

The Montessori Learning Center Elizabeth Williams 1402 W. Main St. Carmel 317-846-8182 elizabeth@themontessorilearningcenter. com www.themontessorilearningcenter.com Ages: Grades 1-3

The Montessori Learning Center Elementary program focuses on developing the whole child through interaction with an interdisciplinary curriculum. Our program specifically meets the needs of each child and is aligned with Indiana State Standards.

Carmel - Zionsville Maria Montessori International Academy 6857 West Stonegate Drive Zionsville 317-769-2220 www.mariamontessori-intl.org Ages: 3 months to 6 years old Maria Montessori International Academy offers a child centered Montessori program allowing children to learn at their own pace and are treated with respect. Teachers encourage and

inspire children to do not only the minimum, but also their best, where learning should be a happy, joyous experience! Children learn how to think for themselves and how to solve problems in original and creative ways and have a positive self-image. Children participate in math, language, music, art, practical life, science, geography, and foreign language. The lead teachers possess bachelor degree and certification in Montessori Education. Discover the Difference at the Maria Montessori! Now accepting applications for all ages starting 3 months to 6 years located in Stonegate, Zionsville, IN.

Central IUPUI Center for Young Children Beth Jeglum, Director 321 Limestone Indianapolis 317-274-3508 bjeglum@iupui.edu childcare.iupui.edu Ages: 2-5 year olds NAEYC Accredited; State Licensed. Spanish at age 2. Located on the IUPUI campus, the Center for Young Children offers a hands-on approach to learning and play that helps children develop to their full potential. The 30,000-square-foot facility was designed to foster the development of young children. $162-$221 per week. 6:30-6 M-F. Call today for a tour!

Planned Achievement Strategies P.O. Box 44333, Indianapolis, IN Julia Peterson 317-319-4443 braund@metacognitivestrategyinstruct www.metacognitivestrategyinstruction. com Ages/Grades: Students struggling with reading comprehension in elementary school thru college.

Help your child excel in reading! A highly effective approach to reading comprehension is available.

Your child can reach and exceed grade level. Your child learns to plan, monitor and self-evaluate her or his reading improvement. Most of all, your child will enjoy reading! Surprising results in as little as eight weeks.

Fishers Fishers Montessori Peggy White 12806 Ford Rd and 131st

and Allisonville Rd. Fishers 317-849-9519 or 317-580-1850 Ages: 3-9 A quality learning environment offering preschool, kindergarten and elementary. Certification through American Montessori Society. 9-12, 12:30-3, 9-3.

Primrose School at Gray Eagle Mindy Smith 12290 Olio Road (Olio Road between 116th street and 126th street) Fishers 317-577-9480 mindy@primrosegrayeagle.com Ages: Infants thru full day kindergarten.

Before/after care available.

At Primrose School at Gray Eagle we offer much more than a daycare experience. Our exclusive Balanced Learning curriculum prepares your child for academic success while fully integrating character development - creating a well-rounded young individual. Our safe, secure environment will provide you with peace-of-mind, knowing that your child is safe, happy and growing everyday! Full Time: $220 - $320 per week depending on age.Visit www.

PrimroseGrayEagle.com for more information.

Geist My Backyard Fine Arts Preschool at Geist Sports Academy 11960 East 62nd Street Indianapolis 317-823-7734 www.geistsportsacademy.com Ages: 2 year-Pre K (5 year) NOW ENROLLING FOR 2008-2009. Children will discover their unique selves and learn about the world around them through exploring the visual arts, creative movement and music appreciation.

9-11:45 a.m. M-Fri; MWF 9-1:30pm.

Meridian Kessler Wee Folk Child Care Meridian Kessler Neighborhood Indianapolis 317-926-3640 Ages: 4 weeks+ Quality in-home child care serving caring families for 20 years. (CPR, 1st aid certified, and state licensed). Two meals and one snack provided daily along with baby food and regular formula. We provide quality learning through play in a nonsmoking Christian environment. Preschool program providing Kindergarten prep is available. $130/week.

7:15-5:30 M-F.

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have a minimum of three years, full-charge nanny experience.

and Carmel locations; classes can also be held at your home.

Indiana Council of Preschool Cooperatives: ICPC

Polly Panda Preschool and Bridgford Kindergarten

Multiple Locations in Indianapolis Area For schools, see below. ICPC Line: 317-767-7596 Ages: Preschool classes for ages 2-5; other programs vary - Kindergarten, Stay & Play, Enrichment/Extended Days.

7507 N. Michigan Road Indianapolis 317-291-5557 www.mariamontessori-intl.org Ages: 3 months to 9 years old Maria Montessori International Academy offers a child centered Montessori program allowing children to learn at their own pace and are treated with respect. Teachers encourage and inspire children to do not only the minimum, but also their best, where learning should be a happy, joyous experience! Children learn how to think for themselves and how to solve problems in original and creative ways and have a positive self-image. Children participate in math, language, music, art, practical life, science, geography, and foreign language. The lead teachers possess bachelor degree and certification in Montessori Education. Discover the Difference at the Maria Montessori! Now accepting applications for all ages starting 3 months to 6 years located in Stonegate, Zionsville, IN.

Multiple Locations A Nanny Referral, Solutions Home Staffing We come to you!

Machelle Hartford 317-319-0027 m@SolutionsHomeStaffing.com www.SolutionsHomeStaffing.com Nannies for all schedules and needs.

We place professional nannies who have been meticulously screened for experience, background and character. Allow your children to learn, play, and rest at their own pace, in the comfort of their own home.We place permanent nannies for full-time and part-time; and shortterm nannies for new mother’s, summer care, vacation and sick child/ parent care. All nannies

Indianapolis Area Preschool and Kindergarten Cooperatives Cooperative Preschools: great for your child, great for you! Children and parents learn and grow together in the classroom with caring, experienced teachers. Indiana Council of Preschool Cooperatives (ICPC) member schools are: Apple House: 6121 E. County Rd 100 S, Avon, 797-5925 Butler: 2411 Indianapolis Ave, Indy, 226-4287 Downey: 111 S. Downey Rd, Indy, 359-5304 Edgewood: 4040 E. Thompson Rd, Indy, 767-7730 Fishers Point: 9959 E. 126th St, Fishers, 767-4312 Geist Orchard: 7879 N. 700 West, McCordsville, 336-7008 Meridian Hills Nursery School and Kindergarten: 7171 N. Pennsylvania, Indy, 255-0831 Meridian Street: 5500 N. Meridian St, Indy, 767-3003 Northeast Cooperative Preschool and Kindergarten: 5805 E. 56th St, Indy, 592-9790 Parkview: 4550 central Ave, Indy, 380-0628 Speedway: 3000 N. High School Rd, Indy, 356-2804 Willowcreek: 8170 Hague Rd, Indy, 578-5488

Indy Foreign Language Academy

IFLA offers private and group language classes for kids of all ages. Learn Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese and other exciting languages in a fun, hands-on environment. Daytime, afterschool and weekend programs available, including “Spanish for the Family”. Downtown

RELIGIOUS AND SOCIOECONOMIC RACIAL, CULTURAL, IN RICH

Day Camps & Age-Appropriate Specialty Camps that are Educational & Just Plain Fun June 1 – August 14, 2009

Knowledge and values for a lifetime St. Richard’s School 33 East 33rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46205 www.strichardsschool.org 317.926.0425

Before & Aftercare Available

Summer Camp Day Fair: Camptastic! 2009 March 7, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Orchard School. Call 926-0425 ext. 418 for details.

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Polly Panda provides a safe and healthy environment, which enhances each child’s total growth. Our theme-based hands-on preschool program provides a wide-range experiences that foster learning, creativity and problem solving in all areas. A child’s sense of selfworth, independence and growth in social skills are developed through positive interaction with peers and our well-qualified and loving staff.

North A Little Angel’s Child Care Center Alice Glenn-Artis 2254 W. 86th Street Indianapolis 317-872-8080 alittleangel@att.net Ages: 6 weeks - 12 years (before & after care) A Christian learning environment with a very diverse student population. We strive to satisfy all children’s needs and offer a well-rounded program stressing learning through directed play, which emphasizes “Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Respect.”

Conveniently located at North Willow Mall (86th & Township Line Rd). Summer programs for 1st6th grade. Extended care available.

Jenna Porter 11495 N Pennsylvania St, Ste 270 317-566-8200 jporter@indyfla.com www.indyfla.com Ages/Grades: ages 3+

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Gail Hacker & Tammy Clark & Mandy Galle 2944 E. 56th St. and 17645 Oakmont Dr. Indianapolis/Noblesville 317-257-9127 (Indy) 317-773-0387 (Noblesville) pollypandaindy@sbcglobal.net Ages: Six weeks through Kindergarten

Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Center Joanie Waldman 600 W. 70th St. Indianapolis

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3’s+ (8:50-3 pm and choice of days).

4’s+/PreK and K (5 full-day program 8:50 am-3 pm) OPTIONS FOR ALL: Flexible early drop off at 7:30. After school program until 6pm/5:30 on Fri. School opens on August 19, 2009.

Full Academic Curriculum and Innovative Arts’ Enrichment. Our Program recognizes that intellectual, social, emotional and physical development are interwoven. Our children will thrive on exploration, creativity, curiosity, discovery, spontaneity and more important, lots of love! Open to the public!

Bureau of Jewish Education Elaine Fairfield, E.C. Director 6711 Hoover Rd. Indianapolis 317-255-3124 efairfield@bjeindy.org Ages: 2 years to Kindergarten The BJE offers Preschool, Jr. Kindergarten and Full Day Kindergarten programs for ages 2 - 6. Special area teachers for: Music, Library, Creative Movement, Swim, Gym, Hebrew and Art. Our developmental program encourages your child through curiosity, exploration and active participation. Extended days and morning care are offered.

Children’s Day In Nursery School and Traditional Preschool Christy Whaley 5500 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis 317-253-0472 cwhaley@msumc.org www.msumc.org Ages: Nursery School and Preschool

Middle School at Sycamore:

Experience beyond the textbook.

Everyone expects an exceptional academic experience for gifted students at Sycamore School.

What some may not know is that our Middle School program offers so much more - the finest art, band and choir programs, exciting field trips, drama and service clubs, and a wide variety of athletic and academic teams.

Students and their families are welcome to learn more at our

Middle School (Grades 5-8)

Open House

Wednesday, April 15th 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Call us at 317-202-2519 to talk about your student or schedule a school visit.

1750 West 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN

317-202-2500

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The Children’s Day In Nursery School is a fully inclusive early childhood program with an emphasis on Christian values. It is designed to offer children 9 months to 3 years a positive and developmentally appropriate experience in the care of experienced caregivers. Classes are offered weekdays from 9 am to 2:30 pm.

CDI Preschool program provides a quality developmentally appropriate education for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Program includes weekly Christian Life Skills, First Steps in Music (ICC) and Book Club. 3’s: T & Th, 4/5’s MWF. 9-2:30 pm. Summer Camp available.

Children’s Circle Regina Covey for Registration Director Susan Stewart for Curriculum 7700 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis 317-252-5517 rcovey@secondchurch.org Ages: 7 months to 5 years Children’s Circle is a weekday, developmentally appropriate, activity-based Christian program. We embrace excellence in education by nurturing the whole child -- physically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually. Activities are designed to develop motor skills, problem solving, creativity, and independent thinking. Mother’s Day Out provides an opportunity for young children to be cared for safely and lovingly. Most children come two or three days per week from 9-2:30.

Early Childhood Center, The Church at the Crossing John Drake or Kelly Belt 9111 N. Haverstick Rd. Indianapolis

317-575-6508 jdrake@churchatthecrossing.org www.churchatthecrossing.org Ages: 12mos - Pre-K 5’s Our Mothers Day Out (12-35mos) 9:15-2:30 and Preschool (3yrs-PreK’s) programs provide relaxed, playful, secure environments that nurture creativity and encourage the exploration of God’s world, a wide variety of learning materials, & friendships, with readiness activities woven through each study unit. Need longer hours? Try our childcare ministry, The Neighborhood designed for 2-PreK 6:30-6pm M-F. Call for information and to schedule tours.

Fairview Early Childhood Program Melissa Peterson 4609 N. Capital Ave. Indianapolis 317-253-4990 mpeterson@fairviewpresbyterian.org www.fairviewpresbyterian.org Ages: 12 mo-5 yrs. (or up to Kindergarten) Fairview ECP has a developmental, experienced based curriculum in a warm and inclusive environment. Curriculum is designed to promote positive social behavior, respect for diversity, positive self-concept, independence, creativity and critical thinking skills. Come and visit us!

International School of Indiana Denise Wagner, CFRE 4330 N. Michigan Road Indianapolis 317-923-1951 ext. 316

www.isind.org Ages: 3 years old-12th grade ISI is founded on the belief that an introduction to a second language, exposure to different nationalities and ethnic backgrounds and an International Baccalaureate-driven curriculum all work together to foster critical and independent thought. $12,250 pre-k through 8th grade and $12,960 for High School. Financial aid available for qualifiers.

KinderCare-Woodfield Crossing Meagan Koeneman 8485 Woodfield Crossing Indianapolis 317-257-3911 070739@klcorp.com www.kindercare.com/070739 Ages: 6wks - 12 years Monday-Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm. Tuition varies with phonics and math programs.

Meridian Hills Cooperative Nursery School & Kindergarten 7171 N. Pennsylvania, Indianapolis, IN 46240 School phone 255-0831 Ages/Grades: Ages 2, 3, 4 and Kindergarten Founded in 1960, Meridian Hills Cooperative School is dedicated to helping children, parents and teachers grow together. Classes provide a positive, nurturing environment for 2-year-olds through Kindergarten with a special emphasis on parent

education. Parents help daily in the spacious classrooms, on a beautiful half-acre playground and with a caring, experienced staff. Northside.

Montessori Centres Lynne Boone, Director 563 Westfield Blvd. W. Dr. Indianapolis 317-257-2224 montessoricentres@sbcglobal.net Ages: 2 1/2-3rd grade Stressing peace and respect for all, we’ve worked with children to develop critical-thinking and time-management skills since 1966. Montessoricertified lead teachers serve children aged 2 1/2-3rd grade. Our classroom structure and materials allow children to be self-directed and self-paced. Our well-rounded curriculum includes French and Spanish, art, and computer labs. True Montessori environment serving children at all levels from gifted to special needs.

Pre/K: 8:30-11:30 or 8:30-3:15.

Park Tudor School David Amstutz 7200 N. College Ave. Indianapolis 317-415-2700 info@parktudor.org Ages: Preschool (age 3) - Grade 12 An independent school for students in preschool through grade 12, Park Tudor School’s mission is to provide the highest quality, well-rounded college preparatory education within an atmosphere that is responsive to the needs of the child and parents. Call for more information on Open House dates. College prep; Global Scholars program; 21 AP classes; Spanish

CalvaryCelebrating Lutheran School 60 Years of Christ-Centered Education FREE CLS Shirt

with Registration

OPEN HOUSE Wednesday, January 21st at 6:30pm.

Complimentary dinner served at 5:30pm.

• Preschool - 8th Grade • 11 to 1 - Student to Teacher Ratio • Full Range of Extracurricular Activities & Athletics • Band, Foreign Langague, Computer Technology • Preschool Plus • Full and Half Day Kindergarten • Before and After School Care Please call to schedule a Personalized camPus tour:

Steve Rensner, Principal, rensner@thecalvaryschool.org

6111 Shelby Street | Indianapolis, IN 46227 | 317.783.2305 Visit our website at www.thecalvaryschool.org

International Montessori School Inc. For pre-school children

2150 W 96th Street, (Between Township Line and Ditch Road), Indianapolis, IN 46260

NOW ENROLLING FOR SUMMER & FALL 2009 With options for before (from 7AM) and after (until 6PM) school enrichment

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International Musical Arts Youth Orchestra Festival

Tickets

Sunday April 19th 4:00 pm Bloomington IU Auditorium

General Admission $5 Premium Seats $10 Children 10 and under FREE

international musical arts youth orchestra

www.mayomusic.org

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beginning at age 3. Pre/Jr K (1/2 day) - $8,750; Senior K-5th - $14,590; 6-12th - $15,470.

Financial aid available. Contact Reba Cooper at 317/415-2776.

St. Luke’s Early Childhood Programs Bobbi Main-Jackson, Dir. 100 West 86th Street Indianapolis 317-844-3399 mainb@stlukesumc.com www.stlukesumc.com Ages: Preschool 3 yrs (by Sept 1)-5 yrs, Parents’ Day Out 10 mos (by Sept 1)-3 yrs.

Developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum provided in which children grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically.

Readiness skills, motor development and music incorporated into curriculum. Parents’ Day Out is a structured play experience in a warm and loving environment for parents of young children to have time for themselves. Open registration for 2009-10 Feb 9 @ 9:30 am.Tours available. Hours are 9-1.

The Orchard School Kristen Hein, Director of Admissions 615 W. 64th St. Indianapolis 317-713-5705 khein@orchard.org www.orchard.org Ages: Preschool 3/4 through Grade 8 The Orchard School, an independent, nonsectarian, progressive school, emphasized experiential learning. Orchard teachers engage the natural curiosity of children, develop academic excellence, and provide leadership experience through well-rounded education.

Orchard’s diverse community and commitment to multicultural education inspires responsible, global citizenship. Founded in 1922. NAIS, ISACS, NAEYS accredited. Call to schedule a personal tour, and check our Web site for the date and time of our annual Open House.

Applicants are selected without regard to their ability to pay tuition. Every effort is made to provide financial assistance where needed.

Tuition is all-inclusive. Before/after care available.

Northeast Indianapolis Jr. Academy

Sycamore School Dr. Susan Karpicke, Director of Admissions 1750 W. 64th Street Indianapolis 317-202-2500 skarpicke@sycamoreschool.org Ages: 2 years 8 months - 8th grade.

At Sycamore, teachers trained in gifted education deliver a curriculum designed to challenge and engage gifted learners. Art, music, Spanish, PE and computer technology are taught at all levels. Field trips, athletics, and a wide variety of after school activities are offered. Admission testing required. Scheduled parent tours most Wednesdays throughout the school year. Private tours may be arranged. $4,900-$13,155 (0809). Financial assistance available. Please contact dridings@sycamoreschool.org

Crystal Willis 2910 E. 62nd. St. Indianapolis 317-251-0560 ijacademy@comcast.net www.ijacademy.com Ages: Preschool - 8th Grade Founded in 1963, Indianapolis Jr. Academy provides a well-rounded educational program with emphasis on spiritual, mental, physical, and social development. Our teachers are dedicated Christians who desire to prepare children academically and socially in an accepting environment where Christian principles are modeled and taught. Offering grades PreK-8th and 3’s Pre-School program M-Th 8:15-3, Fri 8:15-2:30 with before/after care.

Admission is subject to review by School Board.

We participate in the Educational CHOICE Charitable Trust Program, call for rates.

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Northwest Bethel Nursery School Becky Forsythe 5252 W. 52nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46254 317-293-1555 rebecca.forsythe@us.army.mil Ages/Grades: Ages 2-5 years We’ve provided high quality preschool for over 50 years. Among our many goals for education of young children is to provide experiences which help a child express himself creatively and to maintain an environment which stimulates and nurtures intellectual curiosity. One of the first NAEYC accredited preschools in the area.

Open registration for next year begins February 9th.

International Montessori School, Inc. Ranee Dhadialla 2150 West 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-575-8733 rkd1948@sbcglobal.net www.intlmontessori.com Ages/Grades: 3 - 6 years A unique & warm place for children ages 3-6 years providing quality Montessori Education including exposure to diverse cultures, languages, art, music and more.

South Gymboree Play & Learning 1001 N. SR135, Greenwood, IN Lindsey Morris 317-885-9154 greenwoodin@gymboreeclasses.com The School Skills class at Gymboree helps to build the key social, emotional and intellectual skills needed for school and life. Activities help develop confidence, curiosity, communication, perseverance and cooperation, giving your child a solid foundation for future learning environments.

Our curriculum includes working on prewriting, reading and math activities.

West Our Shepherd Lutheran Church Nancy Hebel 9101 West 10th Street Indianapolis 317-271-9100 nhebel@ourshepherd.org Ages: 3 years-8th Grade Enrollment begins for the public in February.

Call the school office to set up a time to visit or come to one of our open houses. Check out our view book on our Web site. Visiting Our Shepherd Lutheran School is the most important homework you can do for your child.

Scholarships are available for those that qualify.

Financial aid and extended care is available.

The Children’s House Susan Catania or Louise Brannon 2404 W. 62nd St. (near Michigan Rd.) Indianapolis 317-253-3033 childrenshouse@sbcglobal.net Ages: 2 1/2 years - 14 years of age The Children’s House offers a Montessori preschool. The four areas of our preschool are practical life, sensorial, math and language. The Montessori preschool is available on a nine or twelve month calendar. The elementary level is an ungraded, continuous-progress school where children discover and pursue their unique talents and needs. 9-3 with extended care available.

Westfield Montessori School of Westfield, Inc. Mary Lyman, Directress 800 E. Sycamore Street Westfield 317-867-0158 montessoriwestfield@gmail.com Ages: Toddler- 15 months to 3 years; Ages 3-Kindergarten; Elementary 1: Grade 1-3; Elementary 2: Grade 4-8 Located on 3 wooded acres in Central Indiana, the Montessori School of Westfield adheres to the academic traditions of Montessori while serving the present day child. 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug-June Summer School-call for more information.

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Ten Ways the Web Can Help Thrifty Families You’ll Wonder How You Survived Without Them

The number of websites promising to help families save money has grown almost as fast as the number of Americans who need to trim their budgets. Unfortunately, not all of those websites deliver on their promise. Many of the “Save, Save, Save!” websites actually have something to sell. Some even charge for things like credit reports that families can get free from other sources. Other websites make you pay in time, forcing visitors to navigate through one ad-filled screen after another searching for nuggets of helpful information.

Parents, of course, need to save time as well as money.The 10 tips that follow are designed to give you maximum control over the money you have. Zero in on the places where your budget needs help, and you’ll find relevant websites that are free, useful and easy-to-use.

Make a budget. Lots of websites help you track your money.

At www.mint.com, for example, you can enter passwords for bank accounts as well as credit cards, making it possible for the site to categorize and track everything you spend. If that seems like overkill, check out the paper and pencil budget forms available at www. frugalliving.about.com, a website that has tons of tips about living well with less.

Look for structural savings. So-called “fixed” expenses aren’t nearly as fixed as they used to be. At www. lowermybills.com and www.bankrate.com, you can compare rates for utilities, credit card companies and even mortgage lenders. Other sites are more specialized. Use www.saveonphone.com to untangle the complicated packages offered by cell phone companies or www. billshrink.com to compare credit card deals.

Control discretionary spending. If you’re serious about sticking to a budget, don’t even visit sites like www.overstock.com or www.woot.com. Even though the deals may be terrific, you’ll still be tempted to spend money on things you may not need simply because the price is right. The same rule applies to so-called “deal” sites where “only two left at this price!” tags may trigger impulsive spending.

Do your homework. Before making any purchase over $25, check a price comparison site like www.pricegrabber.com or www. mysimon.com to find out what the item “should” cost. If you’re trying to save money on an auction site like Ebay, visit www.honesty. com first so you’ll recognize bargains when you see them.

Be smart when you spend online. If the going price for something is beyond your budget, put what you’re willing to pay into www.pricespider.com and let their bots email you when they find a deal on what you want. Then look for coupons at coupon sites like www. retailmenot.com or www.couponmountain.com. Avoid shipping charges with the codes at www.freeshipping.org. And register your purchase on www.priceprotectr.com. They’ll send you an e-mail if they spot the product at a lower price and many retailers will refund the difference.

Eat for less. Cutting your food budget means spending less on the food you buy and choosing recipes that get maximum nutrition per dollar. Like many other grocery sites, www.mygrocerydeals.com lists the specials at local stores after you’ve registered and provided your zip code. This site also lets you search for online coupons, check nutritional information and even search by item so that, for instance, you’ll know who has the best deal on peanut butter this week. For frugal recipes, try www.cheapcooking.com, a website that doesn’t have a lot of bells and whistles; just hearty family friendly recipes that don’t call for costly ingredients.

Save on energy. Energy prices may fluctuate but, the pay-off strategy in the long-term is to cut consumption.To make your home more efficient, take the time to work through the calculations at The Home Energy Saver www.http://hes.lbl.gov/. To be sure you are getting the best price on gasoline, visit the price data map at www.

Fueleconomy.gov (www.http://tinyurl.com/4fnot).

Indulge in free stuff. If you were dependent on retail therapy to improve your mood, it’s time to make the switch to freebie hunting. At sites like The Absurdly Cool Freebie Finder www. absurdlycool.com and Hey It’s Free www.heyitsfree.com, you’ll find all kinds of things you never knew you wanted. Of course, nothing is truly free. In some cases, there will be shipping charges. In others, you’ll give up contact information. Either way, you’ll pay less for your consumer high.

Bypass cash. The Internet has made it much easier to swap things you don’t want for things you need. www.Freecycle.org lets members post both “have” and “want” listings. www.Dignswap.com sets up exchanges between women who have things they don’t wear in their closets. At www.Swaptree.com, registered users can trade books, videos, games and other items.

Learn tips and tricks. Saving money doesn’t have to be a grim business. You can, for example, recruit the kids to search for coupons and give them a percentage of what they help you save.

Or you can visit www.thriftyfun.com, a lively site filled with craft projects that can be made from odds and ends most people already have on hand. Get the e-mail newsletter from www.stretcher.com, a website that’s been collecting ideas about getting the most from every dollar since 1996. Join www.frugalvillage.net, a community where moms cheerfully share their ideas about thrifty family management.

The point of being thrifty now is to have more of what you want later.

Parents, in particular, have compelling reasons to save for the future.

Although no website can tell you how much you “should” be saving, visiting any of these thrifty websites will provide encouragement and even inspiration. At the very least, you’ll know you’re not the only family trying to make sense of the new economic landscape by doing more with less.

Carolyn Jabs, M.A., has been writing about families and the Internet for over 15 years. If she missed your favorite moneysaving website, please let her know at her website www.growing-up-online.com

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Giving Your Adoptive Child the Best Start Taking Steps for a Brighter Tomorrow

You’ve decided to adopt—now what? While it may take several months before your child is brought home, care starts before the child is actually in your family.

Adopted children may come with special health concerns and risks. They may have been exposed to alcohol or drugs while in the womb, or they may be malnourished if they were born in a third-world country. These risks and concerns should be carefully considered and addressed, prior to and after the adoption, to ensure the well being of the child and family.

“These children need a home and committed parents,” says Luis F. Escobar, M.D. “And knowing any health concerns in advance, or addressing them early, allows parents to set appropriate expectations and find the right tools to help the child.” Dr. Escobar practices neurodevelopmental pediatrics and medical genetics at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent. Additionally, he and Chris Belcher, M.D., a pediatric infectious disease specialist, jointly oversee the hospital’s International Adoption Clinic. Dr. Escobar has worked with hundreds of adoptive parents and offers the following advice if you’re considering adoption: • Learn as much as you can about your adopted child’s medical and family history. Ideally, you should try to get immunization records, past medical history and any pertinent medical history of the birth parents. This is not always an easy task. Because many adoptions are “closed,” it’s not always possible to gather a lot of information. If children in foster care have been with the same foster parents for a while then they should have good records. But if they’ve moved a lot, records could be spotty. And with international 44 INDY’S CHILD * MARCH 2009

adoptions, typically few, if any, medical records exist.

• If you find yourself with little information to go on, Dr. Escobar suggests asking the adoption agency why the child was placed for adoption. If the child was exposed to chemicals or drugs or was born to parents unable to provide for them, you may have a better idea of what to keep an eye on as the child develops.

• “Sometimes you don’t get records and then we do some ‘investigating’ on our own during the medical exam to learn as much as we can about your child,” he explains. “We deal with issues as they arise, no matter what family history comes into play.”

• Contact your physician or a medical adoption clinic like the one at St.Vincent prior to adoption. Dr. Escobar notes that it is helpful for parents to receive pre-adoption counseling. “It gives them the opportunity to address concerns and discuss expectations before the baby or child arrives. We can provide guidance and evaluation based on a child’s medical records as well,” he shares. With preadoption counseling for international adoptions, they can determine which infections and ailments like hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, intestinal parasites, scabies, and lice, that you may need to be aware of with your child.

• Schedule an appointment with your doctor within the first three to six weeks of bringing your child home. At that time, your doctor will conduct a comprehensive health assessment by examining your child thoroughly, evaluating development, drawing blood and possibly updating immunizations. At the International Adoption Clinic, customary tests include the newborn screening that tests for AIDS and for a rare but preventable metabolic disease, a skin test for tuberculosis, a stool sample test for parasites, and blood tests for anemia, hepatitis B and any other diseases

specific to your child’s country of origin. Seeking input about a child’s medical and developmental status from an international adoption clinic can help check expectations.

• Bring developmental delays to your doctor’s attention. If you suspect delays, bring your child in for evaluation to access cognitive and motor skills and other developmental milestones. “The sooner we understand any deficits, the sooner we can work on them with you and your child and provide any specialized care that’s necessary,” Dr. Escobar advises.

Additionally, he says, early visits have allowed them to determine if delays are more perceived than actual. “I examined a child once who was determined to be delayed in speech. When I conducted the assessment in Spanish, it was clear he wasn’t delayed at all. He was just still learning English,” he explains. “In this case, our screenings prevented him from being labeled incorrectly.”

• Use the waiting time before the child arrives to prepare and learn about becoming a parent to an adopted child.

“Sometimes, parents are understandably so anxious for a child to arrive that they end up overcompensating by the time the adoption is complete. That’s not always in the best interest of the child. I encourage the adoptive parents to take the time to learn about parenting, just as they would if they were going through a nine-month pregnancy.”

Luis Fernando Escobar, M.D., practices neurodevelopmental pediatrics and medical genetics at St. Vincent Hospital. For more information about the Adoption Clinic at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, or to arrange an appointment, call 317-338-5288.

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Take Time For A Credit Self Check You’ll Be Glad You Did

Merchants, banks, employers, insurance companies: in today’s economy, they’re all busy reducing their risk. One way they do that is to run a credit check before lending you money, hiring you or even before selling you insurance for your car or your health. But while the institutions and companies are being pro-active in protecting themselves, you too can be pro-active by regularly performing credit checks on yourself. Just as breast self-exams are recommended for early detection of cancer, credit self-exams can discover threats to your credit in time to prevent serious problems.

A thorough credit self-exam means looking not only at the amount of your outstanding debt, but also measuring how much available credit you haven’t used. Many lenders are dropping credit limits. If you aren’t aware that the limit has dropped, you could easily max out your credit line or even go over the limit. Penalties would be only part of the punishment.

The interest rate on all your credit cards (even ones on which you’ve stayed within your limit) could go up dramatically and suddenly. Even if you haven’t exceeded your limit on any one credit card, the moment you exceed 50% of your total available credit, that’s going to be a big negative on your credit report.

Some physicians hand out laminated charts that hang in the shower to remind women to perform regular breast checks. As a bankruptcy attorney in Indiana, I’ve worked with thousands and thousands of women who could have prevented at least part of their financial problems from occurring had they been

more vigilant about regularly checking their own credit. It’s really not overly difficult or complicated.

Once every quarter, you go through three steps. It may take you a little longer the first time, but if you write down a few notes, by the second or third time, you’ll find performing a credit self-check quite easy to do.

Step one: Check each credit card by calling the phone number on the back of the card. You want to find out three things about each card: your credit limit, how much you owe and the interest rate that’s being charged.

Step two: Figure out your utilization rate on each card.You do this by dividing the dollars you owe by the available credit (you can use your computer or even a hand-held calculator). For example, say your credit limit on your VISA is $3,000, and you owe $1,300. Divide $1,300 by $3,000, and your result is .43. That means you have a 43% utilization rate on that VISA card. That’s still below 50%, but getting uncomfortably close.

(An important reminder: It’s really easy to go above 50% utilization on store cards. Say you’ve just bought clothes and spent $150. The cashier offers a 10% discount on your purchase if you open up a card account with that store. The credit limit on that card might be $300 or less, and you’re already over 50% utilization and you’ve just gotten the card!)

Step three: Add up the available credit on all your cards put together. Then add up all your

outstanding balances from all your cards. Get out that calculator again, and divide the combined balances by the combined credit limits.That’s the number that needs to stay low. Even having more than 30% total utilization rate can have a negative effect on your credit score.

Now that you’ve completed your self-check, what can you do to avoid negative items on your credit report, higher interest rates, and penalties? According to a Federal Reserve Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey On Bank Lending Practices, in the last three months alone, 50% of all banks in our country have raised their minimum requirements on credit scores.

Those lenders are looking out for their own interests.

And now that your credit self-check has armed you with valuable information, you can use that information to protect you and reduce your risk.

What you can’t pay off, pay down. Every month, pay at least the minimum on every card you have. Then, pay more to the extent you can. Put the extra money towards those cards where your utilization rate is highest, and, of course, towards the cards with the highest interest rates.

Besides the quarterly credit self-check, once a year you can get a free credit report from all three credit bureaus by going to the website www. annualcreditreport.com. If you have “marginal credit,” meaning your record needs some improvement, you can help yourself by asking for this free report every year. Suppose you want to buy a car. After pulling

your credit report, the dealer refuses to finance the car. You then try several other places. Those frequent requests for credit records actually hurt your credit score. It’s better if you’ve requested your one free report and bring it with you to show each lender.

Think about this for a moment: Suppose I offered you a wage of $50 for one hour of work every quarter year.

The job I’m offering can be done in the comfort of your own home, at whatever time is most convenient for you. I venture to say most parents reading this article would be happy to accept those working conditions.

So here’s the thing: Devote that hour once a quarter to your own credit self-check. Let’s just say the monetary rewards are likely to be hundreds and even thousands of dollars saved in interest charges, penalties and fees.

Credit self-checks are one way you can convert knowledge into real bottom-line results.

Mark Zuckerberg, one of only 15 Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Specialists in the State of Indiana, has been counseling clients on financial management and debt management for almost 25 years and has bankruptcy law offices in Indianapolis, Columbus, Bloomington and Anderson. The opinions in this column are not to be construed as advice in specific situations, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Indy’s Child. Questions and comments may be addressed to Mark Zuckerberg, c/o Indy’s Child.

Mark may be contacted directly at 317.687.0000.

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Unique Program Helps Children with Motor Disorders Progress in Small Steps Most children learn to sit, crawl and walk in a natural progression.

They learn social behaviors by watching others. They grab a spoon, try to comb their hair and want to use a toothbrush. “I can do it myself!” becomes a familiar refrain.

Children with cerebral palsy and certain other motor disorders are unable to learn this way. For these children, progress may come in small steps by learning to hold their head up unassisted, sit independently, roll over on their own or take a two-handled cup to their mouth. In the Indianapolis area, these children have a unique opportunity to learn new ways to coordinate their mind and muscles through programs offered at the Jackson Center for Conductive Education.

Located on the south side of Indianapolis, the Jackson Center is one of only 30 conductive education programs in the United States. Conductive Education was developed just in the 1940s by Dr. Andras Petö in Budapest, Hungary. Although conductive education has been practiced for nearly 60 years, many Americans have never heard of it because it was hidden behind the Iron Curtain.

Petö’s methods approach problems of movement as problems of learning. The goal of conductive education is to help children with motor disorders achieve greater independence in daily life skills: eating, sitting, walking, hygiene and dressing. It is based on the belief that what most children learn through assimilation, children with motor disorders can be taught as a skill.

Conductive education classes are lead by a conductor. Conductors typically hold a four-year degree from the Petö Institute, located in Budapest, where conductive education originated.

Children enrolled in conductive education classes are taught through music, verbal facilitation and repetition. As the child uses active problem solving to direct movement, thinking becomes habitual by creating new connections between thought and physical action.

Conductive education is taught in a group environment where children see other children solving similar challenges of movement. They receive encouragement from their peers and build self-esteem and confidence as they learn new cognitive and organizational skills. Unlike traditional therapy that is practiced in a one-on-one setting for one or two hours per week, Jackson Center classes meet for three hours per day either two or three days per week. Children are placed in classes based upon their age and ability.

The family of Jackson DePoy, who has cerebral palsy, founded the Jackson Center.

Jackson’s family learned of conductive education from a CBS “60 Minutes” segment in 2004. After learning about the Petö Institute, the DePoys took Jackson to a conductive education summer camp in Chicago. Jackson’s mother, Lara, comments, “As parents you grasp at whatever you can for your kids.We don’t want to be feeding our kids, changing diapers when they are 30 years old, driving our kids around everywhere because they can’t figure out a transportation system. We want them to have the best quality of life that they can have and to be the most independent they can be.” Lara, who is an occupational therapist, has since been trained in the principles of conductive education and works at the Jackson Center as the program director.

The Jackson Center operates in a facility in the Greenwood area, serving children from one to 11 years old. Due to facility constraints, the program is limited to 24 participants. However, plans are to move the Jackson Center to a larger facility this year. The new facility will be specifically designed for conductive education and will allow the program to open more classes for children. It is also likely that after the move the program will be expanded to serve adults with motor disabilities.

Conductive education is typically thought of as a program for children with cerebral palsy but also is beneficial to those with spina bifida, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or who have had strokes.

The Jackson Center for Conductive Education is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The program is funded through fees for service, grants, and private and corporate donations. Because the Jackson Center has integrated the services of an occupational therapist into the program, classes are eligible for insurance reimbursement for those who have coverage for those services. Scholarship funding also is available for those who meet the requirements.

For more information on the Jackson Center visit www.thejacksoncenter.org or call 317-888-8720.

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A Camp for Champions Special Camp for Special Kids

Swimming, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, campfire songs, talent shows, sleeping in cabins, making new friends—these are all memories to make and keep forever of carefree times at summer camp—unless you are a child with a tracheostomy, a child who must have round-the-clock medical assistance available.

If such a camp existed, it would have to be especially equipped to meet the needs of children who require respiratory assistance. It must be staffed by people who are medically trained to provide such assistance 24 hours-a-day. It must be technologically equipped to enable those children to enjoy the typical—and atypical—experiences of summer camp.

Oh, wait! That camp does exist! It is called CHAMP Camp, and it is held each summer at the Recreation Unlimited facility in Ashley, Ohio. Every year, children from all over the country, including Indianapolis, travel to CHAMP Camp where they develop lifelong friends and memories that may not be attainable in everyday life.

CHAMP (Children Have A lot of Motivation and Potential) Camp began in 1991, when David Carter and Nancy McCurdy had a vision of providing a summer overnight camping experience for children with tracheotomies, and those requiring technological ventilation assistance. Dr. Carter, a hospital administrator with a respiratory therapy background, and Nancy, a child life specialist, were determined to make the outdoors accessible to children who, because of the limitations due to tracheotomies, were unable to participate in a regular summer camp experience.

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breathing assistance. Many of its campers also have unique physical challenges such as quadriplegia. The camp offers activities such as canoeing, horseback riding, fishing, recreational games, creative arts, outdoor living skills, pontoon boating, nature study, and even a 40-foot alpine tower climb. In addition to offering all of these activities in a week-long camp setting, CHAMP Camp strives to foster self-esteem and independence as the children realize their true potential. The volunteer staff, comprised primarily of health care professionals, has adapted activities and equipment so that campers may be fully involved. The Recreation Unlimited campgrounds are also retrofitted to help meet the needs of these unique children.

An established nonprofit organization headquartered in Indianapolis, CHAMP Camp is accredited by the American Camping Association and headed by Executive Director Jamie Mitchell and Board President Dr. Jennifer Fogo. CHAMP Camp is funded by the generosity of individuals and corporations; grants from foundations; and through fundraisers such as its Annual Silver Sneaker Benefit Ball, which will be held April 18th at The Mavris Arts & Events Center in Indianapolis. CHAMP Camp, open to children ages six to 18, provides a safe environment in which no child sits on the sidelines or has to worry about being different.

Yes, a child with a tracheostomy or breathing impairment can have those memories of summer camp thanks to the donation of time, talent, and funding by many generous and selfless individuals. For more information about attending camp or supporting CHAMP Camp, please visit www.champcamp.org or call (317) 679-1860.

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Community Involvement is Key to Educational Success Here’s How You Can Help

Education is the proven solution to so many complex issues facing our community and the families who live here. Of course, there are varied ideas about the ideal educational model or the type of classroom environment that produces the highest academic outcomes, but both sides of the political aisle as well as advocates championing causes ranging from economic development to crime prevention agree on one thing: education is the key.

We may not agree on the precise way to go about improving education for our children, but we share the common objective of wanting to do what’s right for our children. Sharing a common objective is significant.

City government typically controls very few of the levers of education. Indianapolis is unique in that we are home to 17 Mayor-sponsored charter schools, tuition-free public schools that operate independently from Marion County’s traditional school districts. I have been very pleased with the performance of these schools as a whole, but even with 94 percent of Mayor-sponsored high school graduates enrolling in college, ISTEP pass rates up by an average of 5.8 points, and ranking among the top 10 schools in Marion County in ISTEP improvement, these schools must keep improving. We must continue to strive to close the achievement gap that exists among racial and socioeconomic groups and not settle for anything less than a 100 percent graduation rate.

Even the best schools—public, private, traditional or charter— must do better, and we as individual citizens must help them along the way. The education level expected of children reflects the priorities of citizens and government. As we work

to improve education in Indianapolis, there should be no doubt in the mind of any parent, student, teacher or school administrator that this community values education, and that we’re willing to invest in our future by investing time and energy in helping Indianapolis school children.

It’s no secret that these are tight budget times for families, government and schools alike. Fortunately, we can take steps to improve the quality of education our students receive and the quality of life in our community without opening a checkbook.

Parent involvement in education is critical, but community support and involvement can have an equally dramatic impact on student achievement. There are a number of good opportunities for community involvement in our schools, and I encourage everyone who is able to commit to tutoring a student, reading to a class or engaging in any other volunteer opportunity that your neighborhood school has available.

If you have school-aged children, talk to the principal at their school about recommendations for getting more involved.

Another option for anyone wishing to volunteer is to contact United Way of Central Indiana or visit www.uwci.org. The City of Indianapolis and United Way are partners in a number of volunteer-driven educational programs, including ReadUp and Indy’s Community Schools Initiatives.

Getting involved in education is a rewarding experience for both volunteers and students, and the dividends of this investment will pay out for generations to come.

Greg Ballard is the Mayor of the City of Indianapolis

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Occurring Daily Through Sunday, March 08, 2009. A three-actor adaptation that compresses this staggering novel into a 90- minute rush of tension between the young student, Raskolnikov, and the police inspector, Porfiry, as they debate criminal intentions in a world gone mad with lawlessness and self-interest. Multiple Times. $19-$49 (Varies based on age and day of week). Indiana Repertory Theatre.

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Occurring Every Sun, Fri & Sat Beginning Friday, March 06, 2009 Through Sunday, March 22, 2009. Evil spy Drat Bullbreath is sending secret messages to his equally evil assistant, beautiful and dangerous Anne G. Jolie by means of letters to the advice column in the local newspaper, the Indianapolis Southeast Circle News. Ace spy catcher Morse Code is hot on the trail of the spy ring when Indy Jones, crack reporter and part time advice column editor, notices something unusual about the letters she is receiving. Family-friendly fun for all ages. Friday & Saturdays at 7:30pm, Sunday Matinees at 2pm. Children 12 and younger $4, Seniors, Students, Veterans, $6, Adu. U of I Theater at Wheeler Arts Center. 1035 Sanders Street, Indpls. 317-201-3436.

51st Annual Indiana Flower & Patio Show

Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, March 14, 2009 Through Sunday, March 22, 2009. Toyota Exposition Hall & West Pavilion. Groups of 20 or more $8 each; Discount tickets available at Marsh. Mon-Sat 108pm; Sun 10-6pm. $10; Senior $8 on Monday only. Kids under 12 free. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www. indianaflowerandpatioshow.com. (317) 576-9933.

Angie’s List Health Fair

Ongoing Daily Beginning Saturday, March 28, 2009. Toyota Expo Hall.

Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. (317) 803-9230.

Cats - A Musical

Occurring Daily Through Sunday, April 05, 2009. Through the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, fantastic costumes and some of the most exciting choreography ever seen on stage, CATS has become America’s favorite musical sensation and Beef and Boards most popular production ever.Tues/ Sat 6-8pm, Weekdays 11:30am-1pm, Sunday matinee 12-1:30pm, Sunday 5-7pm. Buffet included. $38-$51. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. 9301 N. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.beefandboards.com. 317-872-9664.

Comic Book Heroes

Occurring Daily Through Sunday, May 03, 2009. Find out about all kinds of comic books, the artists who create them and the amazing characters they feature then take a moment to create your own! Featuring selections from the Max Simon Comic Book Collection, an impressive collection of nearly 20,000 comics. 10am-5pm. Free with museum admission.

Occurring on the first Friday of each Month Through Thursday, December 31, 2009.The museum will be open from 9:30 am, with reduced admission of just $3 per person after 5pm. Pizza and juice available to purchase in the evening. 5-8:30pm. Reduced admission: $3/person after 5:00 pm.

WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology. 308 West Fourth Street, Bloomington. www.wonderlab.org. 812-337-1337 ext. 25.

First Friday Family Movie Night

Ongoing on the first Friday of each Month. For ages 5-12; must be accompanied by an adult. 6-7:30pm. FREE. Washington Park. 3130 E. 30th St, Indianapolis. www.indyparks.org. 317-327-PARK.

Free Community Breakfast

Occurring on the first Saturday of each Month Through Sunday, August 02, 2009. Breakfast served to the community every first Saturday of the month (excluding November). Free will offering accepted. 7am. FREE. Eden United Methodist Church. 2122 East Eden Rd., Greenfield. www. gbgm-umc.org/eden. 317-326-2212.

Free Community Drum Circle

Ongoing Each Thursday. Bongo Boy Music School is proud to announce our new affiliation with REMO, Inc. Bongo Boy Music School hosts a FREE Community Drum Circle every Thursday Night. No experience necessary. All ages and levels are welcome. Drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO. Parents bring your kids. Kids bring your parents and friends. 7:30-8:30pm. FREE. Bongo Boy Music School.

8481 Bash St. Suite 1100, Indianapolis. www.bongoboymusic.com. 317595-9065.

Game Space: Dance Dance Revolution

Ongoing Daily. For more information, call the Young Adult desk at 8143983. 2-4pm. FREE. Carmel Clay Library. 55 Fourth Ave. Southeast, Program Room, Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us/.

Girls Night Out

Ongoing on the fourth Saturday of each Month. Massage, Hand & Foot Treatments,Food & Fun. Bring a friend and come hang with the girls .

6-9PM. $30 includes everything. Eden’s Pathway. 2700 E. 55th Pl. STE. 5, Indianapolis. www.edenspathway.com. 317.205.9377.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears - A Play

Occurring Every Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri Beginning Tuesday, March 10, 2009 Through Friday, March 20, 2009. Interactive theatre at its best! Audience members help Goldilocks learn from her mistakes in this professional production for kids ages 3-8. Great for families, school and scout troops.

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7pm. $10-$650. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse. com. 317-917-2500.

Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra

7 pm. $35-55. Madame Walker Theatre. 617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. www.walkertheatre. com. 317-236-2099.

Marian College Jazz Band

2 pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org. 317624-2563.

Midwest Reptile Show

Clarian Healthy Lifestyles Pavilion. For more information, contact Brian Hahn at (317) 861-5550.

10-4pm. $5; Children 8 & under FREE. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www. midwestreptile.com. 317-927-7500.

Monday 2 Call-a-Pacer! Hear a Story!

This week hear Brandon Rush reading Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her Bed by Barbara Park. Children and families can hear a member of the Indiana Pacers read a popular story in children’s literature on the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library “Call-a-Story” telephone line at 275-4444.

Tennis Night in America

Tennis Night in America As part of the United States Tennis Association’s first-ever National Youth Registration Night, tennis facilities throughout Orange County will host a night of FREE tennis clinics and demonstrations for kids and parents, along with registration opportunities for all spring and summer tennis programs.To find out more information and details about your local facility’s Tennis Night in America, please go to www.tennisnight.com/events. html.Varies By Location. FREE.

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110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www. indyarts.org. 317-624-2563.

DropKick Murphy’s—Concert

7pm. Various prices. Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www.livenation. com/murat. 317-231-0000.

Kinderdance

Dancers aged 5-6 will develop strength, coordination and their imagination through ballet, jazz and creative dance.

Wednesdays 2:15-3 pm. $154 members, $210 nonmembers.

JCC. 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www. jccindy.org/page. aspx?id=172703.

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Presented by IPL. 9-4pm. Half-price admission!

Indianapolis Zoo. 1200 W.Washington St, Indianapolis. www.indyzoo.com. 317-630-2001.

Research Your Artwork

2pm. FREE. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org.

317-920-2659.

Wednesday 4 Benjamin Harrison Day

Special recognition of the anniversary of President Harrison’s inauguration. 10am-3pm. Adults $9; Students (5 to 17) $4. President Benjamin Harrison

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Nature Crafts

We’re going to use items from nature to make fun and creative crafts to hang in your home and share with your friends and family. 5:30-6:30pm. $6. Raymond Park/Indy Island. 8575 E. Raymond St., Indianapolis. 317-327-PARK.

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Fishers United Methodist Church at 9690 E 116th St will hold storytime for toddlers through kindergarten every first and third Wednesday of the month. The stories and crafts begin at 10:00 am. FREE, but space is limited so please call the church at 317-849-1805 to register. 10:00 am. FREE. Fishers United Methodist Church. 9690 E 116th St, Fishers. www.fishersumc. org. 317-849-1805.

WonderLab’s Discovery Time

Stop by for a special story, animal demonstration or hands-on science activity! Call 812-337-1337 ext.

2 to learn the topic of the week. This program is intended for children, age 6 and younger, with their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome. 10:30 am— 11:00 am (drop-in format). Included with museum admission. WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology. 308 West Fourth Street, Bloomington. www.wonderlab.org. 812-337-1337 ext. 25.

Bruce Polson Trio

12:15pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org. 317624-2563.

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Doctor Noize’s interactive shows, music and books inspire noisy kids and adventurous adults to explore music and creativity together. Check out one of his exciting mini concerts, live shows, or create a hit song together. Dr. Noize will be at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis March 5 - 7. To learn more about show times and registration information, visit ChildrensMuseum. org. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. (317) 3343322.

Pottery for Youth

Sculpt or form basic clay formations, or try your hand at the wheel. Receive personalized instruction from Conner Prairie potters and your own wheel workstation. Perfect for working towards completion of a scout merit badge or starting on a 4-H project.

All materials are included in the class fee. 6:308pm. $60/$55 for members. Conner Prairie. 13400

Allisonville Rd., Fishers. www.connerprairie.org 317-776-6000.

Starz Diving Club Information Session, Sign up and FREE TRIAL LESSON

We teach springboard diving to children ages 4 and older in a safe, fun environment. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Starz Diving is the proud home of numerous state, regional, national and international champions! JOIN US AT: Hamilton Southeastern High School Pool (enter thru door 9) Tuesday March 3 at 7:30pm OR Thursday March 5 at 7:30pm No admission fee but please bring your checkbook to sign up for lessons as space is limited. 7:30pm. FREE. Hamilton Southeastern High School Pool. www. starzdiving.com. 317-640-0329.

Tad Robinson Group

12:15pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org. 317624-2563.

Target FREE Family Night

Read All About It! Here ye, here ye! Catapult into spring with us as we dive into reading all about fairy tales and castles. Get into character and wear your princess and knight costumes. Also, make some NOIZE in the Lilly Theater at 5 and 6:30 p.m. with Doctor Noize Live! Sponsored generously

by Target, the first Thursday of each month The Children’s Museum opens FREE of charge from 4 - 8 p.m. 4—8 p.m. FREE. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.ChildrensMuseum.org. (317) 334-3322.

Taste of Carmel—A Fundraiser

Benefits Orchard Park Elementary. There will be approximately 25 of our area’s finest restaurants in attendance as well as some live entertainment. Tickets: $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Tickets can be ordered at Orchard Park Elementary at 317-848-

Stephen Lucid, a young St. Roch student, author of The Incident, will be joining us to share his published book!

10:15-11:15am. FREE. Baxter YMCA. 7900 S. Shelby St, Indianapolis. www.indymca. org. 317-881-9347 Ext. 247.

Wines 101

6pm. $25. Eiteljorg Museum. 500 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.eiteljorg.org/ 317-636-WEST.

Youths Speak

This multicultural and diverse group focuses on coaching in effective public speaking and leadership development training that shows immediate results and positively impacts youth careers and destiny. Ages are 12-17 years old. 6:00-7:30pm. FREE. Lawrence Library. 7898 Hague Road, Indianapolis. youthsspeak. com. 317 541—8430.

FREE Community Drum Circle

Bongo Boy Music School is proud to announce our new affiliation with REMO, Inc. Bongo Boy Music School hosts a FREE Community Drum Circle every Thursday Night. No experience necessary. All ages and levels are welcome. Drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO. Parents bring your kids. Kids bring your parents and friends. 7:308:30pm. FREE. Bongo Boy Music School. 8481 Bash St. Suite 1100, Indianapolis. www.bongoboymusic. com. 317-595-9065.

Ben Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament

Various Times. $12-$16. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse. com. 317-917-2500.

Murat Shrine Circus

Pepsi Coliseum, Grand Hall & South Pavilion. Thu 6:30pm; Fri 7pm; Sat 10am, 2pm, 7pm; Sun 11:30am & 3:30pm. Admission: $10, $15, $18. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. For more information, call (317) 635-2433 ext. 12.

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Friday 6 Escape to the Tropics

Grab your favorite floral shirt and come enjoy crafts, games, snacks and more! Learn what life is like for people just like you who live in the rainforests. 6-8pm. FREE. Garfield Park Conservatory. 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. www.garfieldgardensconservatory. org. 317-327-7580.

Frank Jonez

12:15pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts. org. 317-624-2563.

Ben Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament

Various Times. $12-$16. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500.

Murat Shrine Circus

Pepsi Coliseum, Grand Hall & South Pavilion.

Thu 6:30pm; Fri 7pm; Sat 10am, 2pm, 7pm; Sun 11:30am & 3:30pm. Admission: $10, $15, $18. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. For more information, call (317) 635-2433 ext. 12.

First Friday Evening at WonderLab

The museum will be open from 9:30 am, with reduced admission of just $3 per person after 5pm. Pizza and juice available to purchase in the evening. 5-8:30pm. Reduced admission: $3/person after 5:00 pm. WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology. 308 West Fourth Street, Bloomington. www.wonderlab. org. 812-337-1337 ext. 25.

First Friday Family Movie Night

For ages 5-12; must be accompanied by an adult.

6-7:30pm. FREE. Washington Park. 3130 E. 30th St, Indianapolis. www.indyparks.org. 317327-PARK.

Saturday 7 Athenaeum Pops Orchestra

1pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org.

317-624-2563.

How to Get Published: Advice from HIS, Hawthorne & IU Presses

9:30-12:30pm. $15; $12 members (RSVP Req’d). Indiana History Center. 450 W. Ohio St, Indianapolis. www.indianahistory.org. 317232-1882.

Meet ARTHUR at The Children’s Museum

Meet ARTHUR from the award-winning PBS KIDS GO! Television series. On March 7, children and families will have the opportunity to meet ARTHUR the at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis at 10 and 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. Appearance times last approximately 30 minutes. 10 and 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m.

FREE with museum admission. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.ChildrensMuseum.org. (317) 334-3322.

O.K. Program (For Boys)

Police officers work with boys who want to follow the right path in life. Boys will learn how to address diversity, respond to problems at school and how to handle other issues. 10 am—4 pm. FREE. Windsor Village Park. 2501 Kenyon Ave, Indianapolis. www.indygov.org.

317-327-7162.

Tues - Fri. 10am; Fri. 7pm. $8-9. Children’s Theatre Institute at Junior Achievement. 7435 N. Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis. www.indycti.org.

317-251-5100.

Hearthside Suppers

Occurring Every Sun, Fri & Sat Beginning Friday, February 20, 2009 Through Sunday, March 22, 2009. You’re invited to an intimate dinner in central Indiana’s first brick home. Help with preparations by the hearth, sip on hot cider and indulge in a delicious multi-course meal.

Great fun for individuals or groups. * Prepare and eat a delicious, 19thñcentury meal by candlelight * Tour the 1823 Conner House * Visit with a costumed host and other guests * Enjoy evening entertainment Reservations are required. Recommended for ages 10ñadult. 6-9pm. $55/non-members. Conner Prairie. 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers. www.connerprairie.org/events/hearthside_suppers. 317-776-6000.

Kinderdance

Occurring Each Wednesday Beginning Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Through Wednesday, April 29, 2009. Dancers aged 5-6 will develop strength, coordination and their imagination through ballet, jazz and creative dance. Wednesdays 2:15-3 pm. $154 members, $210 nonmembers. JCC. 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www.jccindy.org/ page.aspx?id=172703. 317-251-9467.

LEGO Castle Adventure

Occurring Daily (except Mon) Through Sunday, May 03, 2009. Builders of all ages are invited to explore, build and play in LEGOÆ Castle Adventure! In this exhibit, kids and their families are transported to a LEGO kingdom where they can become master castle builders, using one of the greatest building materials of all time - LEGO bricks. In LEGO Castle Adventure, visitors can construct castles, learn about real-world castles and their building secrets and plan their ideal castle’s defenses. Families can even explore the inside of a royal castle, test their fortress designs with a catapult, spot a dragon and climb a battlement wall. Produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in cooperation with LEGO Systems, Inc. LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2008 The LEGO Group. All rights reserved. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free with museum admission. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.

ChildrensMuseum.org. (317) 334-3322.

Mauritius

Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, March 05, 2009 Through Saturday, April 04, 2009. Various Times. $15-$25. The Phoenix Theatre. 749 N. Park Ave, Indianapolis. www.phoenixtheatre.org/. 317-635-7529.

Meditation Hikes

Occurring Daily Beginning Sunday, March 01, 2009 Through Tuesday, March 31, 2009. 5-6pm. FREE. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

Mother-Daughter Book Club

Ongoing Daily. For girls in grades 4 & 5 and their mothers. September Book: Willow Run by Patricia Reilly Giff. Special treats! Registration is required and begins Tuesday, September 2, either in person or by calling the Children’s & Youth Services desk at 844-3363. 6:30-7:30pm. FREE. Carmel Clay Library. 55 Fourth Ave. Southeast, Storytime Room, Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us/.

Mothers and More of Hamilton County Open House & Silent Auction

Occurring Every Tue & Thu Through Thursday, March 19, 2009.

Mothers and More will host an Open House & Silent Auction. Learn more about Mothers and More and the activities we offer; such as, Monthly Evening Meetings, Book Club, Mom’s Night Out, Playgroups, and much more. 7:00pm-9:00pm. free. Riverwalk Commons. SR 32, just west of Hague Rd., Noblesville. www.geocities.com/mothersandmore_ indy. 877-2310.

Paint.Print.Paste. 3 Artistic Voices, One Exhibition

Occurring Daily Beginning Sunday, March 22, 2009 Through Friday, April 17, 2009. With an opening reception on Sunday, March 22nd from 2-4 pm, this three-man show features the artwork of Jeremy Mallov, Jonathan Kane, and Max Martin. Jeremy Mallov is an impressionistic painter who specializes in local and international landscapes and who teaches art in Lawrence Township. Jonathan Kane is an art educator at Carmel High School and creates contemplative still lives and landscapes in pastel. Max Martin is an Indianapolis native who creates prints and drawings filled with dream-like and non-sequitor images.

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Peewinkle Meets Zeno

Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, February 28, 2009 Through Sunday, March 08, 2009. Join Zeno, the little space alien, as he learns about springtime wonders on the planet Earth. Ages 2-10. Times Vary.

See www.peewinklespuppets.com for details. Tickets: $8, Post show workshop: $3; under two: free. Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio. 25 E. Henry St, Indianapolis. www.peewinklespuppets.com. 317-283-7144.

People Get Ready: A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield

Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, March 05, 2009 Through Saturday, March 14, 2009. Various Times. General Admission. Indiana History Center. 450 W. Ohio St, Indianapolis. www.indianahistory.org.

317-232-1882.

President Benjamin Harrison Home Tour Info

Occurring Daily Through Thursday, December 31, 2009. Tours are on the hour and half hour, 10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Sunday tours in June and July from 12.30 - 3.30 p.m. Holiday closings: Harrison Home is closed Jan. 1 - 18, Indy 500 Parade and Race days, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and December 24, 25, 26 and 31, 2009 and Jan. 1, 2010. AAA discounts are available; $5 adults and $2.50 students. Group rates are available; reservations must be made two weeks in advance. Please call to schedule (317.631.1888.) . 10 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. Adults (18-64) $8; Students (5 to 17) $3; Seniors (65 and older). President Benjamin Harrison Home. 1230 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. www.pbhh.org. 317.631.1888.

Read All About It!

Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, March 05, 2009 Through Saturday, April 11, 2009. Calling all royal readers! Join The Children’s Museum for Read All About It!, the museum’s annual celebration of literacy, March 5 - April 11. Let fairy tales transport your imagination to far away lands where brave knights and royal princesses reside. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.ChildrensMuseum.org. (317) 334-3322.

Sleeping Beauty - A Play

Occurring Every Sun & Sat Beginning Saturday, March 14, 2009 Through Sunday, April 19, 2009. Meet the independent, headstrong, in-your-face Princess Briar Rose (aka Sleeping Beauty). And meet Gryff, who’s half-dragon and a total smart aleck. There’s Branwen, the really nice witch who tries to out spell the evil Modron. And, of course, Prince Owain comes with the standard princely features, minus bravery, talent and competence. Within the story you know are deliciously funny and amazing adventures, replete with troublesome fairy folk and a riddle-challenging Spider King. 40 minutes. Recommended for families with children 4 and up. Show dates and times various, please visit ChildrensMuseum.org for a full listing. Free with museum admission. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. www.ChildrensMuseum.org. 317-334-3322.

Stomp

Occurring Daily Beginning Tuesday, March 03, 2009 Through Sunday, March 08, 2009. STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments - matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps - to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. As USA Today says, STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places.STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

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Tournaments, guest speakers, basketball, pingpong, games, music, fitness and nutrition workshops, swimming, other special events and computers. Participants may enter using their YMCA membership cards; those who are not members of the YMCA must have a school identification card and all must complete a registration form. 7-10pm. FREE to members; $5 for all others. Benjamin Harrison YMCA. 5736 Lee Rd, Indianapolis. www.indymca.org/ locations/branch.asp?id=18. 317-547-9622.

The Art of Healing: Where Healthcare and Creativity Blend

Ben Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament

Pepsi Coliseum, Grand Hall & South Pavilion.

Thu 6:30pm; Fri 7pm; Sat 10am, 2pm, 7pm; Sun 11:30am & 3:30pm. Admission: $10, $15, $18. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. For more information, call (317) 635-2433 ext. 12.

Various Times. $12-$16. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500.

Murat Shrine Circus

2:30pm. FREE. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www. imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

Ben Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament

Various Times. $12-$16. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500.

Murat Shrine Circus

Pepsi Coliseum, Grand Hall & South Pavilion.

Thu 6:30pm; Fri 7pm; Sat 10am, 2pm, 7pm; Sun 11:30am & 3:30pm. Admission: $10, $15, $18. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. For more information, call (317) 635-2433 ext. 12.

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Cat Fanciers Association Cat Show

Indianapolis Art, Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival

Northwest Pavilion. Sat 10-5; Sun 9:30-4. $5; Seniors $2.50; Kids 4-11 $2; Family of 5 $12.

Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.cfamidwest.org. For more information, contact Beth Cassely at (636) 5321573.

FREE Community Breakfast

Breakfast served to the community every first Saturday of the month (excluding November). FREE will offering accepted. 7am. FREE. Eden United Methodist Church. 2122 East Eden Rd., Greenfield. www.gbgm-umc.org/eden. 317-326-2212.

Indianapolis Art, Rubber Stamp and Paper Arts Festival

Ag/Hort Building. Sat 10-5; Sun 11-4. Sat $8 with FREE Sun pass; Sun $6. Advance tix online.

Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.heirloompro.com.

Northwest Pavilion. Sat 10-5; Sun 9:30-4. $5; Seniors $2.50; Kids 4-11 $2; Family of 5 $12. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www. cfamidwest.org. For more information, contact Beth Cassely at (636) 532-1573.

Ag/Hort Building. Sat 10-5; Sun 11-4. Sat $8 with FREE Sun pass; Sun $6. Advance tix online.

Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.heirloompro.com.

Monday 9 Call-a-Pacer! Hear a Story!

Maceo Baston reading Horrible Harry Cracks the Code by Suzy Kline. Children and families can hear a member of the Indiana Pacers read a popular story in children’s literature on the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library “Call-a-Story” telephone line at 275-4444.

Tuesday 10 An Evening with The Photo Detective Maureen Taylor

Sunday 8 Craig Ferguson

7pm. $35-$45. Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www.livenation.com/ murat. 317-231-0000.

Indianapolis Youth Wind Ensemble

2pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org.

317-624-2563.

7 pm. 10; $8 members. Indiana History Center. 450 W. Ohio St, Indianapolis. www. indianahistory.org. 317-232-1882.

Annual Soup and Salad Dinner

We will have five different soups; Broccoli & Cheese, Chili, Chicken Velvet, Chicken Vegetable & Wild Mushroom, and Black Bean with Chorizo. Potato Bar, with salad, beverages, rolls, desserts and a hearty helping of fellowship. Tickets may be purchased in advance (in Gallery 2/21, 3/1, 3/8)) or at the door and all proceeds will benefit the JOY Program (Local Youth Program). Family ticket is $25.00, Adults $8,

Children ages 3-12 $5 and children ages 2 and FREE! Soup to go $5. 5:30-7:30pm. Family-$25, or Children $5; Adults $8. First Meridian Heights Church. 4701 North Central, Indianapolis. 317-283-1305.

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Indiana Pacers vs. Utah Jazz

Bongo Boy Music School is proud to announce our new affiliation with REMO, Inc. Bongo Boy Music School hosts a FREE Community Drum Circle every Thursday Night. No experience necessary. All ages and levels are welcome. Drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO. Parents bring your kids. Kids bring your parents and friends. 7:30-8:30pm. FREE. Bongo Boy Music School. 8481 Bash St. Suite 1100, Indianapolis. www.bongoboymusic.com.

317-595-9065.

7pm. $10-$650. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500.

Wednesday 11 Kinderdance

Dancers aged 5-6 will develop strength, coordination and their imagination through ballet, jazz and creative dance. Wednesdays 2:153 pm. $154 members, $210 nonmembers. JCC. 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www.jccindy. org/page.aspx?id=172703. 317-251-9467.

Nature Crafts

We’re going to use items from nature to make fun and creative crafts to hang in your home and share with your friends and family. 5:306:30pm. $6. Raymond Park/Indy Island. 8575 E. Raymond St., Indianapolis. 317-327-PARK.

Storytime

Fishers United Methodist Church at 9690 E 116th St will hold storytime for toddlers through kindergarten every first and third Wednesday of the month. The stories and crafts begin at 10:00 am. FREE, but space is limited so please call the church at 317-849-1805 to register. 10:00 am. FREE. Fishers United Methodist Church. 9690 E 116th St, Fishers. www.fishersumc. org. 317-849-1805.

WonderLab’s Discovery Time

Stop by for a special story, animal demonstration or hands-on science activity! Call 812-337-1337 ext. 2 to learn the topic of the week.This program is intended for children, age 6 and younger, with their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome.

10:30 am—11:00 am (drop-in format). Included with museum admission. WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology. 308 West Fourth Street, Bloomington. www.wonderlab. org. 812-337-1337 ext. 25.

Thursday 12 A Year in the Garden

7pm. $10.50 members; $15 public. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

Emily Ann Thompson

12:15pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org.

317-624-2563.

11-1pm. Various Prices. Monument Circle. 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. www.wibc.com.

FREE Community Drum Circle

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament

Various Times. Prices vary. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500.

Indianapolis Art & Antique Show presented by Methodist

Toyota Blue Ribbon & Champions Pavilions.

Fri 11-8; Sat 11-6; Sun 11-5. $10 or $8 advance from Marsh Supermarkets. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.methodisthealthfoundation.org. Methodist Health Foundation at (317) 962-1788.

Friday 13 Docnight: Eco-Documentary Series: Garbage Warrior

7pm. One film: $5 members; $9 adults, $7 students w/ ID; $5 ages 12 and under.

Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317920-2659.

Friday Night Swing Dance

7:30-11:30pm. $10-$12. Fountain Square Theatre. 1105 Prospect Street, Indianapolis. www.fountainsquareindy.com/ 317-686-6010.

Lathan & Lathan

12:15pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org.

317-624-2563.

Lisa Lampanelli

7:30pm. $37.75. Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www.livenation.com/ murat. 317-231-0000.

Umphrey’s McGee

8pm. $25. Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www.livenation.com/murat. 317231-0000.

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Indianapolis Art & Antique Show presented by Methodist

Toyota Blue Ribbon & Champions Pavilions.

Fri 11-8; Sat 11-6; Sun 11-5. $10 or $8 advance from Marsh Supermarkets. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www. methodisthealthfoundation.org.

Methodist Health Foundation at (317) 962-1788.

Indy Kids Consignment Spring Sale

Over 4,000 square feet of new and gently used items children’s clothing and gear as well as maternity clothes. We have over 100 sellers and we accept only top quality items.You will find great products as well as great prices! 8:30am5pm. Hamilton County Fairgrounds—Exhibit Hall A. www.indykidsconsignment.com.

Mighty Voices

Fri 8pm; Sat 5:30pm. $16-$68. Hilbert Circle Theatre. 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. www.indychoir.com.

Pirates of Penzance

Presented by the Indianapolis Opera.

Promises to be a riot the moment the ship reaches shore! Laugh along on this rollicking tale of pirates on the high seas (or at least in Penzance) and damsels in distress. Peppered with unforgettable melodies and tonguetwisting songs, The Pirates of Penzance is one of the most popular operettas ever written. Fri: 8pm; Sun 2pm. Clowes Memorial Hall. 4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis. www.cloweshall.org.

317-940-6444.

Stewart’s Indiana Flea Market

Ag/Hort Building. Fri 12-6; Sat 10-6; Sun 10-4. FREE. Indiana State Fairgrounds.

1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www. stewartpromotions.com. Stewart Promotions at (502) 456-2244.

Saturday 14 Alien Invaders in Indiana!

10-noon. $21/members; $30 public.

Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317920-2659.

Hannah House Experience

Join in a paranormal overnight investigation!

8 hours starting at 8-9pm. $50/per person RSVP Req’d. Hannah House. 3801 Madison Ave., Indianapolis. www.thehannahmansion. org/ 317-787-8486.

My Family Adventures featuring Donald Davis

Donald Davis grew up in the mountains of North Carolina during the 1950s and 1960s, roaming the hills of his grandparents’ farm and listening to stories. “Storytelling” was unheard of then because stories were just a natural part of lifeósomething people did while they snapped beans or fixed a fence. Fairy tales, simple and silly Jack tales, scary mountain lore, and nourishing true-to-life stories of his own neighbors and kin helped forge his own sense of self. 2pm. FREE. Fountain Square Academy.

1615 S. Barth ave, Indianapolis. 317-951-1000.

Omaha Lancers vs. Indiana Ice

Come watch the Indiana Ice battle it out on the ice! 7:30pm. $15/$11. Pepsi Coliseum.

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Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament

Various Times. Prices vary. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse.com.

317-917-2500.

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Box Office: 317-940-6444. Tue. - Thu. 7:30pm; Fri. 8pm; Sat. 5 & 9pm; Sun. 3 & 7pm. $22$52. Clowes Memorial Hall. 4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis. www.cloweshall.org. 317-6325182.

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Storytime

Occur r ing Each Wednesday Beginning Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Through Wednesday, May 20, 2009. Fishers United Methodist Church at 9690 E 116th St will hold storytime for toddlers through kindergarten every first and third Wednesday of the month. The stor ies and crafts begin at 10:00 am. Free, but space is limited so please call the church at 317-849-1805 to register. 10:00 am. free.

Fishers United Methodist Church. 9690 E 116th St, Fishers. www.fishersumc.org.

317-849-1805.

Storytime and Craft

Ongoing Every Tue, Thu & Sat. Reading of children’s books and a related craft.

10:30am. Free. Mudsock Books and Cur iosity Shoppe. 11631 Fishers Station Dr ive, Fishers. (317) 579-9822.

Target Free Family Night

Occur r ing on the and first Thursday of each Month Through Thursday, June 04, 2009. Sponsored by Target, the first Thursday. 4-8pm. Free. The Children’s Museum. 3000 N. Mer idian St, Indianapolis. www.ChildrensMuseum. org. 317-334-3322.

Free Oh Baby! Showcase March 10, 7-9 p.m.

Whether you’re pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, our free Oh Baby!

Showcase is an ideal way to get answers to many of your questions. Everything from pregnancy to breastfeeding and car safety. Plus you could win door prizes from over a dozen retail and service companies. Newborns don’t come with an instruction manual but they can come with well-informed parents.

Win a $300 gift certificate to Babies R Us

Trader’s Point Creamery Weekend Fun

Occur r ing Every Sun & Sat Beginning Saturday, March 07, 2009 Through Saturday, March 06, 2010. Join us for our new Family Sunday Brunch. The Oh_Baby_IndyChild.indd 1 adults will love our Brunch entrees which include a Far m Scramble, Eggs Benedict, Tortilla Egg Stack, Mimosas and more. The kids will go crazy over our kid-sized Belgian Waffles topped with gooey caramel apples, strawber r ies or chocolate chips, whipped cream and a dusting of powered sugar. Yummy kid-sized omelettes are also available! Wash it all down with our famous Hot Chocolate! Can’t make it Sunday?

Br ing the kids to our Saturday Far mers Market and stay for either our hearty Breakfast Buffet of our popular Lunch.

Sunday Brunch: 9-12pm; Sat Buffet: 9-11:30am; Sat Lunch: 123; Market 9-12pm. Traders Point Creamery. 9101 Moore Rd., Zionsville. www.traderspointcreamery.com. 317-733-1700.

West Side Story

Community Hospital North Gallery

Occur r ing Daily Beginning Fr iday, March 13, 2009 Through Sunday, March 29, 2009. Var ious Times. $35; $25 Thur.

Indianapolis Civic Theatre. 3200 Cold Spr ing Rd, Indianapolis. www.civictheatre.org. 317-924-6770.

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1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.indianaice.com.

317-925-4423.

Renaissance Faire

Come visit the LEGO® Castle Adventure Exhibit and participate in a faire’ with a twist.

Make your own family crest, find out about daily life and learn about the art, music and science of the Renaissance. The Museum Apprentice Program (MAP) youth volunteers will share activities and demonstrations based on the Renaissance era and the popular culture it inspired. 10 a.m.—3 p.m. FREE with museum admission. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.ChildrensMuseum.org. (317) 334-3322.

YMCA membership cards; those who are not members of the YMCA must have a school identification card and all must complete a registration form. 7-10pm. FREE to members; $5 for all others. Benjamin Harrison YMCA. 5736 Lee Rd, Indianapolis. www.indymca.org/ locations/branch.asp?id=18. 317-547-9622.

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament

Various Times. Prices vary. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500.

Indianapolis Art & Antique Show presented by Methodist

7pm. $42.75. Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www.livenation.com/murat.

317-231-0000.

Toyota Blue Ribbon & Champions Pavilions.

Fri 11-8; Sat 11-6; Sun 11-5. $10 or $8 advance from Marsh Supermarkets. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.methodisthealthfoundation.org. Methodist Health Foundation at (317) 962-1788.

Screen Zenith Film Series

Indy Kids Consignment Spring Sale

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Le Scaphandre et Le Papillon. 2:30pm. $5 members; $9 adults, $7 students w/ ID; $5 ages 12 and under. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum. org. 317-920-2659.

Story time at the Zoo

Presented by Dippin’ Dots. 9-12pm. General admission. FREE for members. Indianapolis Zoo. 1200 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www. indyzoo.com. 317-630-2001.

O.K. Program (For Boys)

Police officers work with boys who want to follow the right path in life. Boys will learn how to address diversity, respond to problems at school and how to handle other issues. 10 am—4 pm. FREE. Windsor Village Park. 2501 Kenyon Ave, Indianapolis. www.indygov.org. 317-3277162.

Y-Teen Zone

A sage, fun hangout for teens ages 11-19.

Tournaments, guest speakers, basketball, pingpong, games, music, fitness and nutrition workshops, swimming, other special events adn computers. Participants may enter using their

Over 4,000 square feet of new and gently used items children’s clothing and gear as well as maternity clothes. We have over 100 sellers and we accept only top quality items. You will find great products as well as great prices! 8:30am-5pm.

Hamilton County Fairgrounds—Exhibit Hall A. www.indykidsconsignment.com.

2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. www. garfieldgardensconservatory.org. 317-327-7580.

Sunday 15 Big Ten Hoops Day 5K

11am. $20. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse.com. 317917-2500.

Eric Wickens

2pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org.

317-624-2563.

Get Shorts: Fear(s) of the Dark

1:30pm. $5 members; $9 adults, $7 students w/ ID; $5 ages 12 and under. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www. imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament

Various Times. Prices vary. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500.

Indianapolis Art & Antique Show presented by Methodist

Fri 8pm; Sat 5:30pm. $16-$68. Hilbert Circle Theatre. 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. www.indychoir.com.

Toyota Blue Ribbon & Champions Pavilions.

Fri 11-8; Sat 11-6; Sun 11-5. $10 or $8 advance from Marsh Supermarkets. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www. methodisthealthfoundation.org. Methodist Health Foundation at (317) 962-1788.

Stewart’s Indiana Flea Market

Pirates of Penzance

Mighty Voices

Ag/Hort Building. Fri 12-6; Sat 10-6; Sun 10-4.

FREE. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.stewartpromotions.com. Stewart Promotions at (502) 456-2244.

Junior Gardener Club

Children ages 6-12 are invited to enjoy a fun-filled time in the Children’s Garden. There will be a different topic each month. Registration required.

11am-12pm. FREE. Garfield Park Conservatory.

Presented by the Indianapolis Opera. Promises to be a riot the moment the ship reaches shore! Laugh along on this rollicking tale of pirates on the high seas (or at least in Penzance) and damsels in distress.

Peppered with unforgettable melodies and tonguetwisting songs, The Pirates of Penzance is one of the most popular operettas ever written. Fri: 8pm; Sun 2pm. Clowes Memorial Hall. 4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis. www.cloweshall.org. 317-940-6444.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Tent Party

11:30am. FREE. Downtown Parade Route. www. indystpats.com.

Wednesday 18 Indiana Pacers vs. Portland Trailblazers

7pm. $10-$650. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500.

Traveler’s Dream

12:15pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org.

317-624-2563.

Kinderdance

Dancers aged 5-6 will develop strength, coordination and their imagination through ballet, jazz and creative dance. Wednesdays 2:15-3 pm. $154 members, $210 nonmembers. JCC. 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www.jccindy.org/page. aspx?id=172703. 317-251-9467.

Nature Crafts

We’re going to use items from nature to make fun and creative crafts to hang in your home and share with your friends and family. 5:30-6:30pm. $6.

Raymond Park/Indy Island. 8575 E. Raymond St., Indianapolis. 317-327-PARK.

Storytime

Fishers United Methodist Church at 9690 E 116th St will hold storytime for toddlers through kindergarten every first and third Wednesday of the month. The stories and crafts begin at 10:00 am.

FREE, but space is limited so please call the church at 317-849-1805 to register. 10:00 am. FREE. Fishers United Methodist Church. 9690 E 116th St, Fishers. www.fishersumc.org. 317-849-1805.

WonderLab’s Discovery Time

Stewart’s Indiana Flea Market

Ag/Hort Building. Fri 12-6; Sat 10-6; Sun 10-4.

FREE. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.stewartpromotions.com. Stewart Promotions at (502) 456-2244.

Stop by for a special story, animal demonstration or hands-on science activity! Call 812-337-1337 ext.

2 to learn the topic of the week. This program is intended for children, age 6 and younger, with their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome. 10:30 am— 11:00 am (drop-in format). Included with museum admission. WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology. 308 West Fourth Street, Bloomington. www.wonderlab.org. 812-337-1337 ext. 25.

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Call-a-Pacer! Hear a Story!

Clarian Health and the Indiana Pacers present FREE health screenings

Roy Hibbert reading Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Haunted House by David A. Adler. Children and families can hear a member of the Indiana Pacers read a popular story in children’s literature on the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library “Call-a-Story” telephone line at 275-4444.

Tuesday 17 Greening of the Downtown Canal presented by the Hoosier Lottery

6:50am. FREE. The Canal and White River State Park. 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www. indystpats.com.

Shamrock and Roll

3pm. Various prices. Claddagh Irish Pub. 234 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.claddaghirishpubs. com/

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Tent Party

10am. FREE. Monument Circle. 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. 317-884-3836.

11-1:30pm.

FREE. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500.

Scott Jarman

12:15pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org.

317-624-2563.

Wines of the West

6pm. TBD. Eiteljorg Museum. 500 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.eiteljorg.org/ 317-636-WEST.

FREE Community Drum Circle

Bongo Boy Music School is proud to announce our new affiliation with REMO, Inc. Bongo Boy Music School hosts a FREE Community Drum Circle every Thursday Night. No experience necessary.

All ages and levels are welcome. Drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO. Parents bring your kids. Kids bring your parents and friends. 7:30-8:30pm. FREE. Bongo Boy Music School. 8481 Bash St. Suite 1100, Indianapolis. www.bongoboymusic.com. 317-595-9065.

ISO Presents

Beethoven’s Eroica and De Pue’s Debut.Thur 11am; Fri and Sat 7pm. $10-$68. Hilbert Circle Theatre.

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Friday 20 Artsgarden Chamber Ensemble

1pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden.

110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org. 317-624-2563.

Cedar Rapids RoughRiders vs. Indiana Ice

Come watch the Indiana Ice battle it out on the ice! 7:30pm. $15/$11.

Pepsi Coliseum. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.indianaice.com.

317-925-4423.

Docnight: Eco-Documentary Series: Our Daily Bread

7pm. $5 members; $9 adults, $7 students w/ ID; $5 ages 12 and under.

Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www. imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

Fourth Annual Indy Homeless Connect

9am-4pm.

FREE. Indiana Convention Center. 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. www. icclos.com. 317-472-7640.

Indiana Pacers vs. Dallas Mavericks

7pm. $10-$650. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse.com. 317917-2500.

Kelly’s Upside Down Ball

This wild and wacky event honors Kelly Lyons, a 6 year old with Down syndrome, who survived Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

Dinner, dance, auction with live music from Matt Roush. Come meet Q95’s Laura Steele! 6-11pm. $50 per person in advance, $75 at door or tables available. Ritz Charles.

12156 Meridian St., Carmel. www. kellysupsidedownball.org. 317-9257617.

ISO Presents

Beethoven’s Eroica and De Pue’s Debut. Thur 11am; Fri and Sat 7pm. $10-$68. Hilbert Circle Theatre.

45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. www.indianapolissymphony.org.

Care for Kids Chair-ity Affair—A Fundraiser

A Gallery Affair of Chairs - the Care for Kids Foundation is hosting the inaugural Chair-ity Affair composed of more than 40 chairs designed by local artists, celebrities and decorators. Chairs are unique works of art and will be available for purchase through silent and live auctions. www.chair-ityaffair. com. 6-10pm. $50/person. The Stutz. 1060 N Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. www.chair-ityaffair. com. 317-257-5437.

Saturday 21 2009 Indiana Autism Expo

This expo will have something for everyone in Indiana whose lives are

touched by Autism. Register today at www.indianaautismexpo.com.

Presented by Easter Seals Crossroads and the Autism Society of Indiana.

FREE and Open to the Public!

10am-2pm. FREE. The Fountains.

502 East Carmel Drive, Carmel. www.indianaautismexpo.com. 317695-0252.

31st Annual Bunny Hop Fundraiser

Parkview Cooperative Preschool will host its 31st annual Bunny Hop fundraiser which will include entertainment for families will include carnival-style games, music and photos with the Easter bunny.

Enjoy food, prizes and plenty of fun!

A silent auction for the adults will help to raise funds for the preschool.

The event will be held indoors at the school. 10-2pm. dmission is $1.00 and game tickets are 25 cents each.

Northwood Christian Church. 4550 Central Ave, Indianapolis. www. parkviewpreschool.org. 317-3800628.

Fishers Parks & Recreation: Teen Job Fair

Get job information and applications for seasonal summer positions, interviewing and resume’ tips, and advice on how to begin your job search. Ages: 16-19. FREE! Register with the Recreation Office at 5953155. Registration ends 03/13. 122pm. FREE! Fishers Train Station Meeting Room. 11601 Municipal Drive, Fishers. www.fishers.in.us/ parks. 317-595-3155.

ICO Masterworks: Simone Dinnerstein

8pm. $25 adults; $10 students.

Indiana History Center. 450 W. Ohio St, Indianapolis. www.indianahistory. org. 317-232-1882.

Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel

1pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden.

110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org. 317-624-2563.

Reptile and Amphibian Show

Welcome the Hoosier Herpetology Society and their cold-blooded friends. See a variety of different snakes, frogs and more from both the tropics and Indiana.

10am-2pm. FREE. Garfield Park Conservatory. 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. www. garfieldgardensconservatory.org.

317-327-7580.

Screen Zenith Film Series

Vanaja. 2:30pm. $5 members; $9 adults, $7 students w/ ID; $5 ages 12 and under. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org.

317-920-2659.

Sioux Falls Stampede vs.

Indiana Ice

Come watch the Indiana Ice battle it out on the ice! 7:30pm. $15/$11.

Pepsi Coliseum. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.indianaice.com.

317-925-4423.

Sleeping Beauty Ball

Be the belle of the ball at this enchanting evening event. Enjoy music, a live performance of the play Sleeping Beauty in Lilly Theater and a meal fit for a king. Attend Prince and Princess Academies including Table Manners and Waltz classes.

Fairy Tale costume is admired, not required. 6-9 p.m. Member tickets: $40/adult and $30/youth; Nonmember tickets: $50. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.

ChildrensMuseum.org. 317-3343322.

Step Away from the Power Shears

10-noon. $21 members; $30 public.

Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www. imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

Traditional Victorian Tea

Take part in a leisurely Victorian afternoon tea. Sample delightful Victoria Sandwich Cakes, Raisin scones, Cherry Tarts, Shortbread cookies, Chicken salad sandwiches, Fresh Fruit, and Earl Grey tea.

Tickets: $18/member; $22/nonmember. Reservations required.

Contact the Morris-Butler House Museum at (317) 636-5409 or mbhouse@historiclandmarks. org for reservations. 1-3pm. $18/ member; $22/non-member.

Morris-Butler House. 1204 N. Park Ave, Indianapolis. www. historiclandmarks.org.

317-6365409.

O.K. Program (For Boys)

Police officers work with boys who want to follow the right path in life. Boys will learn how to address diversity, respond to problems at school and how to handle other issues. 10 am—4 pm. FREE. Windsor Village Park. 2501 Kenyon Ave, Indianapolis. www.indygov.org.

317-327-7162.

Y-Teen Zone

A sage, fun hangout for teens ages 11-19. Tournaments, guest speakers, basketball, ping-pong, games, music, fitness and nutrition workshops, swimming, other special events adn computers. Participants may enter using their YMCA membership cards; those who are not members of the YMCA must have a school identification card and all must complete a registration form.

7-10pm. FREE to members; $5 for all others. Benjamin Harrison YMCA. 5736 Lee Rd, Indianapolis. www.indymca.org/locations/ branch.asp?id=18. 317-547-9622.

ISO Presents

Beethoven’s Eroica and De Pue’s Debut. Thur 11am; Fri and Sat 7pm. $10-$68. Hilbert Circle Theatre.

45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. www.indianapolissymphony.org.

Sunday 22 An Evening of Broadway, Motown and Jazz

Brenda Williams and Jimmy Guilford perform cabaret style Broadway,

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Get Shorts: Stop-Motion Animation Pioneers

1:30pm. $5 members; $9 adults, $7 students w/ ID; $5 ages 12 and under. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org.

317-9202659.

Norbert Krapf with Monika Herzig

2pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden.

110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org. 317-624-2563.

Quartetto Brio

7:30pm. $15 adults; $5 students.

Indiana History Center. 450 W. Ohio St, Indianapolis. www.indianahistory. org. 317-232-1882.

The Eagles: Long Road Out of Eden Tour

$60-$195. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse.com. 317917-2500.

The Ladies Man

Various Times. $34-$49. Indiana Repertory Theatre. 140 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www. irtlive.com. 317-231-0000.

Monday 23 Call-a-Pacer! Hear a Story!

Rasho Nesterovic reading A Jigsaw Jones Mystery: The Case of the Circus Clown by James Preller.

Children and families can hear a member of the Indiana Pacers read a popular story in children’s literature on the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library “Call-a-Story” telephone line at 275-4444.

Tuesday 24 The Dancin’ Nancys

12:15pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org.

317-624-2563.

Wednesday 25 BB King Blues Festival

7:30pm. $10-$650. Murat Theatre.

502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www.livenation.com/murat. 317231-0000.

Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat

7pm. $10-$650. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse.com. 317917-2500.

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Nature Crafts

We’re going to use items from nature to make fun and creative crafts to hang in your home and share with your friends and family. 5:30-6:30pm. $6.

Raymond Park/Indy Island. 8575 E. Raymond St., Indianapolis. 317-327-PARK.

Storytime

Fishers United Methodist Church at 9690 E 116th St will hold storytime for toddlers through kindergarten every first and third Wednesday of the month. The stories and crafts begin at 10:00 am.

FREE, but space is limited so please call the church at 317-849-1805 to register. 10:00 am. FREE. Fishers United Methodist Church. 9690 E 116th St, Fishers. www.fishersumc.org. 317-849-1805.

WonderLab’s Discovery Time

Stop by for a special story, animal demonstration or hands-on science activity! Call 812-337-1337 ext. 2 to learn the topic of the week. This program is intended for children, age 6 and younger, with their caregivers. Older siblings are welcome.

10:30 am—11:00 am (drop-in format). Included with museum admission. WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology. 308 West Fourth Street, Bloomington. www.wonderlab.org. 812337-1337 ext. 25.

Thursday 26 Docnight: Eco-Documentary Series: Manufactured Landscapes

7pm. $5 members; $9 adults, $7 students w/ ID; $5 ages 12 and under. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www. imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

Koto Sound Team Kyara: Classic to Contemporary

7pm. $10; $5 members and students with ID. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

Krista Richter

12:15pm. FREE. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.indyarts.org.

317-624-2563.

MumsNiteOut

Stroll through the art and photography at the studio.

In addition, posh exhibitors will be on site with fine products. Event will benefit Good Samaritan.

FREE, however, we ask that you bring one non perishable item for donation. Light appetizers and drinks will be provided. 6-8pm. FREE. Wyant Photography Studio. 240 E Main St, Carmel. www. indybabyexpo.com. 317-517-9920.

FREE Community Drum Circle

Bongo Boy Music School is proud to announce our new affiliation with REMO, Inc. Bongo Boy Music School hosts a FREE Community Drum Circle every Thursday Night. No experience necessary.

All ages and levels are welcome. Drums will be provided by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO. Parents bring your kids. Kids bring your parents and friends. 7:30-8:30pm. FREE. Bongo Boy Music School. 8481 Bash St. Suite 1100, Indianapolis. www.bongoboymusic.com. 317-595-9065.

America, The Modern

Various Times. Various Prices. Indiana Repertory Theatre. 140 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www. irtlive.com.

Fuzzy Friends Event

Portraiture Studio will be holding their 3rd Annual Fuzzy Friends Event at the studio March 26-28. We will be hosting a baby lamb, chicks, bunnies, and 58 INDY’S CHILD * MARCH 2009

ducks for the kids portraits. Call to schedule your appointment. 10:00—6:00. $20 sitting fee for one hour session. Portraiture Studio. 11680 Commercial Drive 300, Fishers. www.fishersphotography.com.

317.598.2677.

Friday 27 Chris Tomlin, Israel Houghton & New Breed

7:30pm. $27.50 & $29.50. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500.

Fishers Parks & Recreation: Spring Family Game Night

Enjoy a night of family fun while playing board games, doing puzzles, BINGO, open gym and more!

Snacks and games will be provided so bring your family out for an exciting evening. For all ages! No registration is required. 7-9pm. FREE! Cumberland Road Elementary School. 13535 Cumberland Rd., Fishers. www.fishers.in.us/parks. 317-595-3155.

N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.indybaroque. org. 317-202-0546.

ISO Presents

Cirque de la Symphonie. Fri and Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm. $20-$73. Hilbert Circle Theatre.

45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. www. indianapolissymphony.org.

NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Regional Championship—Midwest Regional

Lucas Oil Stadium. 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. www.lucasoilstadium.com.

Saturday 28 Chicago Steel vs. Indiana Ice

Come watch the Indiana Ice battle it out on the ice!

7:30pm. $15/$11. Pepsi Coliseum. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.indianaice.com. 317-925-4423.

Jazz on the Avenue—Sounds of Essence

Kid’s Consignment Sale

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) will be hosting a Kid’s Consignment Sale. The sale will offer gently used baby & kids clothing, maternity items, baby equipment, toys, books and games. Want to clean out your closets and make money? Interested sellers can register and by contacting Kristine at (317) 414.9675 or kmrasor@yahoo.com. Registration is open from February 4 until March 14, 2009. Cost is $10 and sellers will receive 75% of their profits.

8-12 noon. FREE. Bethel Lutheran Church. 206th & Cumberland, Noblesville.

Myth Busters: The Only Good Bug is a Dead Bug

9-10am. $10.50 members; $15 public. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

One-Two Punch Film Series

Black Orpheus/William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. 1 and 3pm. One film: $5 members; $9 adults, $7 students w/ ID; $5 ages 12 and under.

Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

Ron White

6-10pm. $10. Madame Walker Theatre.

617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. www. walkertheatre.com. 317-236-2099.

7pm. Various Prices.

Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www.livenation. com/murat. 317-231-0000.

RAIN: The Beatles Experience

Story time at the Zoo

Presented by Dippin’ Dots. 9-12pm. General admission. FREE for members. Indianapolis Zoo. 1200 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www. indyzoo.com. 317630-2001.

Experience what Beatlemania was all about—from Ed Sullivan to Abbey Road!

RAIN covers the Fab Four from the earliest beginnings through the psychedelic late ‘60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. It is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience...a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the 1960s lights up video screens and live cameras zoom in for close-ups. Sing along with your family and friends to such Beatlemaniac favorites as “Let It Be,” “Hey Jude,” “My Guitar Gently Weeps,” “Come Together” and “Can’t Buy Me Love.”. $20-$35.

Clowes Memorial Hall. 4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis. www.cloweshall.org. 317-2391000.

America, The Modern

Various Times. Various Prices. Indiana Repertory Theatre. 140 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.irtlive.com.

Fuzzy Friends Event

Portraiture Studio will be holding their 3rd Annual Fuzzy Friends Event at the studio March 26-28. We will be hosting a baby lamb, chicks, bunnies, and ducks for the kids portraits. Call to schedule your appointment. 10:00—6:00. $20 sitting fee for one hour session. Portraiture Studio. 11680 Commercial Drive 300, Fishers. www.fishersphotography.com.

317.598.2677.

11th Annual Spring Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

Ag/Hort Building. Fri/Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5. $5— Good all 3 days; 16 & under FREE. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www. toteshows.com. 540-384-6047.

Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra with Meridian Vocal Consort

Bach’s “St. John Passion”. 7:30pm. $15/Seniors $10/Students $5. Trinity Episcopal Church. 3243

The Philadephia Dance Company

7pm. $25 adults: $20 ages 12 & under.

Madame Walker Theatre. 617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. www.walkertheatre.com.

317-236-2099.

Walk for Kids

11am. FREE. White River State Park. 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www.collegementors. org. 317-921-1798.

O.K. Program (For Boys)

Children’s Etiquette Tea

Children ages 7-14 are invited for a tea party and etiquette lesson! We’ll be serving delicious Cinnamon-raisin Scones with jam, Victorian Snow Cake, Strawberry Tarts, Cucumber sandwiches, Jam Sandwiches, and Tea cookies in our beautifully restored dining room and library and learning about manners as we munch. A tour of the MorrisButler House will follow the tea so that children can see where Anna, Alice, Florence, and Mary “Brownie” Butler lived. Tickets $20/adult and $15/ child. Reservations required. Contact the MorrisButler House staff at 317-636-5409 or mbhouse@ historiclandmarks.org for reservations. 1-3pm.

Tickets are $20/adult and $15/child. Morris-Butler House. 1204 N. Park Ave, Indianapolis. www. historiclandmarks.org. 317-636-5409.

IHSAA Boys State Basketball Finals

10:30am and 6pm. $15. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.consecofieldhouse. com. 317-917-2500.

Police officers work with boys who want to follow the right path in life. Boys will learn how to address diversity, respond to problems at school and how to handle other issues. 10 am—4 pm. FREE. Windsor Village Park. 2501 Kenyon Ave, Indianapolis. www. indygov.org. 317-327-7162.

Y-Teen Zone

A sage, fun hangout for teens ages 11-19.Tournaments, guest speakers, basketball, ping-pong, games, music, fitness and nutrition workshops, swimming, other special events adn computers. Participants may enter using their YMCA membership cards; those who are not members of the YMCA must have a school identification card and all must complete a registration form. 7-10pm. FREE to members; $5 for all others. Benjamin Harrison YMCA. 5736 Lee Rd, Indianapolis. www.indymca.org/locations/branch. asp?id=18. 317-547-9622.

Girls Night Out

Massage, Hand & Foot Treatments,Food & Fun. Bring a friend and come hang with the girls. 6-9PM. $30 includes everything. Eden’s Pathway. 2700 E. 55th

Pl. STE. 5, Indianapolis. www.edenspathway. com. 317.205.9377.

America, The Modern

Various Times. Various Prices. Indiana Repertory Theatre. 140 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.irtlive.com.

Fuzzy Friends Event

Portraiture Studio will be holding their 3rd Annual Fuzzy Friends Event at the studio March 26-28. We will be hosting a baby lamb, chicks, bunnies, and ducks for the kids portraits. Call to schedule your appointment.

10:00—6:00. $20 sitting fee for one hour session. Portraiture Studio. 11680 Commercial Drive 300, Fishers. www. fishersphotography.com. 317.598.2677.

11th Annual Spring Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

Ag/Hort Building. Fri/Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5. $5— Good all 3 days; 16 & under FREE. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.toteshows.com. 540-384-6047.

ISO Presents

Cirque de la Symphonie. Fri and Sat 8pm; Sun 7pm. $20-$73. Hilbert Circle Theatre.

45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. www. indianapolissymphony.org.

NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Regional Championship—Midwest Regional

Lucas Oil Stadium. 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. www.lucasoilstadium.com.

Sunday 29 Get Shorts: Recent African Animation

1:30pm. $5 members; $9 adults, $7 students w/ ID; $5 ages 12 and under. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www. imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards

7pm. $10-$650. Conseco Fieldhouse. 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. consecofieldhouse.com. 317-917-2500.

Monday 30 Call-a-Pacer! Hear a Story!

Josh McRoberts reading Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Monster Movie by David. A. Adler. Children and families can hear a member of the Indiana Pacers read a popular story in children’s literature on the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library “Call-a-Story” telephone line at 275-4444.

Conrad Cooking Classes

Join Conrad’s Executive Chef Michelle Matiya as she inspires us with a dash of her culinary expertise, a sprinkle of her kitchen camaraderie, and a second helping of the dish that will get your taste buds dancing. Limited Space Available. Reservations Required. 317-5242574. 7 pm—9 pm. $50/per person. Includes Your 4-Course Bistro Meal, Coffee and S. Conrad Indianapolis. 50 West Washington St., Indianapolis. conradhotels1.hilton.com/ en/ch/hotels/index.do?ctyhocn=INDCICI. 317-524-2574.

Tuesday 31 Fishers Parks & Recreation: EGGstravaganza

Find all of the colored eggs on your checklist.

Collect them all first and you win the grand prize! Of course no one is going home empty-handed. Each egg will include candy, and maybe even a prize! Please bring a bag or basket for the Egg Hunt. For 3rd and 4th graders. (rain or shine). Registration ends 3/24. 5pm. Resident: $2/Non-Resident $3.

Roy G. Holland Memorial Park building. 1 Park Drive, Fishers. www.fishers.in.us/parks.

317-595-3155.

Fishers Parks & Recreation: Eggscellent Egg Hunt

”Unscramble” clues left inside hidden eggs at Holland Park! It’s sure to be an eggs-citing event as groups race to solve puzzles and win prizes! For 5th and 6th graders (rain or shine).

Registration ends 03/24. 7pm. Resident: $2/Non-Resident: $3. Roy G. Holland

America, The Modern

Various Times. Various Prices. Indiana Repertory Theatre. 140 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.irtlive.com.

11th Annual Spring Bead, Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show

Ag/Hort Building. Fri/Sat 10-6; Sun 11-5. $5—Good all 3 days; 16 & under FREE. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.toteshows.com. 540-384-6047.

Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra with Meridian Vocal Consort

Bach’s “St. John Passion”. 7:30pm. $15/ Seniors $10/Students $5. Trinity Episcopal Church. 3243 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www.indybaroque.org. 317-202-0546.

NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Regional Championship—Midwest Regional

Lucas Oil Stadium. 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. www.lucasoilstadium.com.

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