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November 2009 table of contents

NEWS & SHOPPING * News You Can Use

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One Chic Mama: Cool Winter Finds

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Health & Wellness * SPECIAL NEEDS AWARENESS: Special Considerations for Special Needs Adoption

ADOPTION 101

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pediatric health: Protecting Your Family From Scald Burns

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women’s HEALTH: Managing High Risk Pregnancies

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Around Town * museum notes: Celebrate Winter Fun and Family Traditions

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arts & enrichment: Culture Kids

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profile: African Adoption Program

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Family fun in indy: Gossip, Goblets and Ganache

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profile: 2009 International Festival

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profile: The Man Who Flies With Birds

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Commentary & Parenting * Publisher’s Note: Celebrating 25 Years

Welcome to our school Open House!

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TEens & Tweens: From Holiday Kids to Holiday Helpers

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My Parent, My Mentor: Money, Money, Money

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dear teacher: Bossy, Unhappy and Bilingual Kids

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Growing Up Online: The Gift of Attention

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* RESOURCES

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the benefits of boarding schools

private school open house guide

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Childcare & Education Directory

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Arts & enrichment guide

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Boarding school guide

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shopping corner

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calendar

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party & entertainment directory

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classifieds

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Ask the staff: November is “National Inspirational Role Models Month.”

Those who stand up for what’s right, even if it isn’t popular.

Anyone with the strength to do what’s good and right.

My mom! I strive to be more like her every day.

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Celebrating 25 Years

Happy Birthday Indy’s Child!

FOUNDING PUBLISHER Barbara Wynne barbara@indyschild.com Publisher & President of Sales & Business Development Mary Wynne Cox publisher@indyschild.com Associate Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Lynette Rowland editor@indyschild.com Art Direction & Design Heather Lipe heather@indyschild.com Business Development and Marketing Coordinator Josie Fine josie@indyschild.com Public Relations and Advertising Coordinator Erin Tulley erin@indyschild.com

publication solely based on the community calendar! Our calendar has grown to nearly 10 pages with numerous support articles featuring the top activities listed. Even so, our Website, www.indyschild.com, includes nearly double the amount we have room to fit in the publication. Indianapolis has grown tremendously in 25 years and so have the youth sports, cultural activities, educational and enrichment opportunities and as such, our calendar has expanded to As Founding Publisher, I look at past and accommodate this growth. present staffers and realize that without their dedication and creativity we could not have Indy’s Child has met the challenge to grown as we have. Our success has not only promote family-friendly activities in the been staff-driven, but also because of the Greater Indianapolis area. Likewise, we financial support of our advertisers and from promote support groups, lectures, classes readers like you. To every one of you over and organizations that encourage better our 25-year history, we would like to give parenting. We strive to be a resourceful you our sincerest thanks and hope that you hub for education, recreation and cultural activities and participate in as many events will continue to grow with us. as possible to reach out to new families each Our mission in the beginning was to and every month. provide the community with an in-depth community calendar. Our two-page calendar In 1984, I opened Indy’s Child for business was covered with art and activities, and was with the help of two new college graduates, more contained by format than by worthy Mary Wynne and Peggy Baxter. Together, events. Today, our award-winning calendar we sought out to duplicate the efforts of is the hook of the publication. Studies show Seattle, Washington and Austin, Texas. We that more than 92% of readers pick up the wanted parents to be able to get all the

Imagine how thrilling it is to realize that Indy’s Child has been the leading parenting magazine in Indianapolis for 25 years.We have grown from eight pages to 68 pages. We have gone from black and white to four color and we have been part of the fast-growing technological advancements that no longer require us to cut and paste to the grid of a light box. We’ve come a long way!

information they needed from Indy’s Child and truly believed there was a need for this niche publication. Twenty five years is a great achievement and I am very proud of Mary Wynne Cox for her true vision of this paper. It has surpassed my fondest expectations and is truly a thanksgiving to parents in the greater Indianapolis area.

To our staff members Lynette Rowland (who is celebrating more than 10 years with Indy’s Child), Heather Lipe, Josie Fine, Erin Tulley and Brooke Vance—many thanks!

You have brought superb skills to the table and devoted your time and energy, heart and soul to the success of this magazine and you deserve a great deal of praise for all that you have done and will continue to do for years to come. To the Publisher and President, Mary Wynne Cox—you have done a terrific job and I am incredibly proud of you.Your confidence, passion and leadership are paramount to the success and growth of Indy’s Child and for this I give you my sincerest thanks.

Brian Horner and Mike Hussey who all worked and dedicated many years, if not decades, to the growth and development of the magazine. To Bob Kassing, thank you for your guidance in seeing that we are successful now and for years to come.

Lastly I want to thank you, the readers, for having made a market for Indy’s Child.

When I am exercising at the Jordan YMCA and see a fellow member walking on the treadmill reading Indy’s Child, it really lifts my spirits.You (all 120,000 of you) are our guiding force and the reason we do what we do. Please, give us your input! Whether it’s to suggest calendar events, editorial ideas, comments or suggestions (editor@ indyschild.com), adding a free location to pick up the magazine (distribution@ indyschild.com), advertising suggestions, praise or comments in general (publisher@ indyschild.com), please know that we will always welcome them. Thank you for a wonderful 25 years and for another 25 years to come.

In closing, I want to say a big thank you to our former staff members: Dick Dickinson, Vonda Lutz, Debbie Klineman, Susie Learey, Tom and Greg Wynne, Michelle Millikan,

Accountant Brooke Vance brooke@indyschild.com Cover Photography Jennifer Driscoll On the cover: Donya Zandi

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Look What’s Going on at the Indiana Repertory Theatre!

IRT Family Zone: From a babysitter rebate to creative workshops for kids, the IRT is reaching out to families in a new and unique way. Visit www.irtlive.com/family/zone for more information. Most exciting for kids is the Creative Workshops for Kids where parents can enjoy the show while kids participate in a workshop at the IRT. The IRT has also created a Family Series, which kicks off with The Giver starting at the end of October. Also family-

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friendly are Romeo & Juliet and Around the World in 80 Days. Don’t forget to ask about their new baby-sitter rebate program. In addition, if you’re in the mood for a “Girls Night Out,” enjoy Love Letters in December, Romeo & Juliet in January and Becky’s New Car in March. All three are great shows that women can enjoy together. Make it a fun “mom’s night out” or “family night” at the IRT!

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news you can use INDATA Project Sponsors Free Assistive Technology Workshop on Autism Autism affects more than one million Americans and is the fastest-growing developmental disability, according to the Autism Society of America.

It will be the highlighted topic for a free assistive technology workshop.

Sponsored by the INDATA Project, this quarterly workshop will take place Thursday, November 19 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Easter Seals Crossroads, 4740 Kingsway Drive, 5th Floor Conference Room, in Indianapolis.

People with autism benef it from assistive technology in areas such as social interaction skills, expressive communication and overall understanding of the environment. In some cases, the assistive technology provided can ultimately determine whether someone is able to work outside of their home or attend a public school.

In addition, that technology can be used to help better the interaction and communication between individuals and their families or friends.

Admission to the workshop is free but, because seating is limited, registration is requested. To register, visit assistivetechnologyandautism.eventbrite.com/ or contact Sara Croft, 317-466-2013 or 888-466-1314. Online registration is encouraged.

Going to College Gets a Little Easier with Indiana e-Transcript There may be plent y of paper work left for prospective college students to do these days, but sending a high school transcript doesn’t have to be part of it thanks to Indiana’s free e-Transcript ser vice. Indiana was the f irst state to offer its students a free, electronic transcript ser vice that provides access to colleges nationwide.

“As a state, we’re working to remove any barrier that might prevent students f rom getting to and through col lege, and Ind iana e-Transcr ipt is one simple way to do just that,” said Teresa Lubbers, Indiana’s Commissioner for Higher Education. “Now the challenge is making sure all of our students and schools take ESCforIndysChildNov2009.pdf 10/8/2009 11:51:41 AM full advantage of this free, convenient ser vice.”

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Rhythm! Discovery Center to Bring A New Beat to Indianapolis

R hy t h m ! D i s cover y C ent er opens in downtown Indianapolis, IN November 2009. For more i n for m at ion a nd con st r uc t ion updates, cal l 317.974.4488 or visit www.RhythmDiscoveryCenter.org.

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Rhythm! Discovery Center, a creative vision of the Percussive Arts Society, will celebrate its Grand Opening on November 21 in Indianapolis. Located in the heart of downtown, Indianapolis’ newest attraction will offer a creative and engaging experience to visitors by interpreting the role of rhythm and percussion in music and culture through dynamic educational experiences. Interactive exhibits, participatory opportunities and a hands-on area will illustrate rhythm, its role in society and its connections to daily life.

Rhythm ! Discover y Center is a 15,000 square-foot facility that will house three feature galleries, a hands-on area that allows visitors to play a variety of drums and percussion instruments, and a retail store. Galler y themes will explore the expansive histor y and cultural connections of rhythm and percussion, demonstrate how musical acoustics work through science, and display rare percussion instruments and artifacts from around the world.

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When it comes to allocating resources, administrators at Center Grove Middle School Central just aced the test. Recently completed infrastructure upgrades will allow administrators to realize significant energy and operational savings, leaving greater resources to focus on their biggest priority: educating students.

Before undertaking 12 months worth of improvements, administrators completed a building assessment to determine the best energy conservation measures for the school. They then identified the specific improvements that best fit the school’s needs for energy and operational efficiency. The improvements are expected to save $300,000 over a 10-year period.

The project is funded with a performance contract, supported by Indiana Senate Bill 516 for Guaranteed Energy Savings. A performance contract is a model that allows building owners to use future energy and operational savings to finance infrastructure improvement projects. It is an option for funding energy-saving improvements in buildings that provides measurable business results. By managing and optimizing energy use, schools can leverage operational savings to support strategic educational objectives.

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From Holiday Kids to Holiday Helpers Helping Preteens Find a Place

“Aw, Mom. I don’t want to sit with following suggestions to keep things the little kids. They’re so dorky!” running smoothly, both physically and emotionally, during your holiday “Oh no, please don’t make me sit with the season festivities: grown-ups. They’re so boring!”

“Hire” your child as a holiday assistant.

The holidays that bring families together Giving her special responsibilities can help can cause young teens to stand apart. Too your preteen find a place to fit in. Let her old to get excited about Santa and too know that you need her help making the young to enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee meal or party run smoothly. Assign tasks around the fire, they may complain to that are simple enough for her to handle by herself, yet give her a sense of purpose. cover up feelings of displacement.

Then make the job more significant and Helping preteens find a place to belong fun by adding a prop or two. For instance, during holiday gatherings can be a let her give out “coat check tickets” when challenging but not impossible task, and she carries guests’ wraps to the bedroom; doing some pre-holiday brainstorming or let her use a paper receipt book for can make things easier for parents, too. taking dessert orders.

Keep in mind that underneath their nagging to leave the table and get back to If it fits with your regular allowance their rooms or to the TV, they still have a philosophy, give her a chance to earn some strong need for the family connection that extra money by doing the supplementary cleaning chores that are needed before holidays provide. company comes. Try writing out a “work The solution to the “displacement order” and giving her “coffee breaks” and dynamic” is finding a workable middle a “paycheck.” ground, where your preteen’s growing maturity is respected yet her limits are Spotlight special skills and talents. acknowledged. Consider some of the Letting your young teen put his talents

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to use will keep him busy and boost his self-esteem at the same time. If he likes to take pictures, ask him to be the official photographer, capturing your holiday with close-ups and candids, or recording the highlights with a video camera. If he is a musician, have him choose some mealtime music and selections for later on; he can act as his own DJ or enlist the help of a sibling. Kids who like to cook can make a unique hors d’oeuvre or dessert; artists can create special dining table place cards or adorn the house with their original decorations; pet-lovers can put on an after-dinner show highlighting the dog’s latest tricks.

compliment instead of feeling put-upon.

Also, defining specific or structured tasks makes them appear more important, and gets a better response than does a vague request to, “Keep an eye on the kids, will you?”

Ease the interaction between generations. Many preteens feel uncomfortable conversing with older adults. They shy away from greatgrandparents or unfamiliar aunts because the seniors appear to be so different from them. Planned activities can offer a safe way to encourage interaction while opening up lines of communication and enriching relationships between older and younger family members.

Emphasize increasing maturity. Ask your middle-years child to help with the For example, ask your middle-years child younger children in a way that says that to act as family historian, interviewing she’s different from the “little kids.” Let relatives about significant events in their her know that her increasing knowledge, lives; or give her a list of questions such patience and practical skills set her apart as, “What was your first job?” “What was from them. Then ask for her assistance the most embarrassing (or funny) thing with feeding babies, walking preschoolers that ever happened to you?” and have her collect answers from each person in the to the park, or reading holiday stories. room. The shared experiences provide a When you approach this request as a common ground and help children relate reflection of her maturity, she receives a better to the older guests. A game of

charades or a board game such as “Real Stories” can also serve as an icebreaker and help kids feel more comfortable interacting with older family members.

Offer a special activity. At family gatherings, young teens can easily get bored. They’re generally not mature enough to enjoy just “visiting” with relatives, yet they’re too old for many of the younger children’s pastimes. When making plans for your holiday gathering, include a simple, yet special, activity that appeals to your young teen. Discuss possibilities with your child ahead of time.

For example, you might agree that he will have dinner with the family at noon, but later on he can rent a movie, go out for ice cream, go to the arcade with Uncle John, or spend an allotted time online chatting with friends. Help him to decide on something that is both realistic and fun.

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 847-782-1722.

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Money, Money, Money

Teaching Kids the Value of a Dollar your child they have the power to help others. Talk about confidence building!

My daughter is obsessed with the ABBA song, Money, Money, Money. Yes, it’s true, I let her watch Mama Mia. In the movie, the mother runs a somewhat dilapidated hotel. Okay, this is a Hollywood musical, so more like super fake looking dilapidation on a backdrop of the sparkling Aegean Sea. Never the less, it got me thinking about money and kids. We talk about mentoring our kids all the time, but how often do we teach them about money?

Weigh in Your Options Julie has this neat worksheet she gives out at her talks.

She gives kids a pretend budget, pretend money and options on how to “spend” their money. Options for movies include, “borrow from the library for free,” “rent a movie” and “go to the movies.” Kids can see, when they choose cheaper options, they can do more. Very interesting. Go to my website and ask for a copy of “kid’s budget” if you would like the sample.

I got so curious, I decided to interview banking specialist, Julie Barcus, of Community First Credit Union. She told me her credit union as well as other banking facilities around the nation, are starting community based financial education programs for children. This goes beyond the “passport savings account” that we all grew up with. Here are some of Julie’s tips and some others I have come up with along the way.

Reinforce Smart Financial Habits Uh-oh. You know what that means. Teach by example. One of the best ways we teach by example is by showing kids our process. Think aloud as you make your purchases and let them “see” the process.

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Money to save- This is a smart financial habit. Saving shows children how they can “grow” money. Julie Barcus hands out quarter keepers at events. They hold $5 worth of quarters, but they are a powerful tool for teaching kids how money can grow. You can probably get one at your bank.

Money to give-Altruism and charity is a powerful value you can teach your child. Not only are you teaching your child to give to others, you are teaching

A Sea of Money Money is like the ocean. We can love it, have a great relationship with it, but it’s pretty important that we develop a respect for it. Respect means understanding money, knowing how to work with it and for it and developing good ways to spend it, too. Teaching our kids that money needs to be earned and respected is like teaching our kids how to swim in the ocean. In rough waters or calm, they will know what to do. Try any of these tools to get your child on the way to having a healthy relationship with money.

To learn more about Maria Murphy, a mom, psychotherapist and writer, go to her wellness site, www.simplyputtogether.com

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The 3-inch brim on this fedora shields your face from the elements while framing it in a flattering way. Crafted in a tweed weave and trimmed in suede, the Aubrey gives a nod to retro glamour while bringing your look right up to speed. Available for $40 from www.WallarooHats.com.

2 QUICK CHANGE All diaper bags are not created equal.Take the Baggino Junior, for instance.This sporty bag includes a changing pad and has all the requisite pockets for diapers, wipes, bottles, etc.Yet the beauty of this lightweight bag is that it converts from a messenger-style bag to a hands-free changing belt, giving you everything you need within arms reach. Keep your diaper bag off unsanitary airport floors and have easy access to all the essentials while you change your baby. The Baggino Junior, available in black and lime green, is perfect for travel and keeps all your diaper changing needs right at your fingertips. Find the Baggino Junior at www.Baggino.com for $49.

3 pure. natural. afterglow. Mineral makeups are becoming a dime a dozen with many companies creating their own lines of the popular products. Afterglow stands out from the crowd with its pure, natural mineral formula that leaves only a sheer, natural finish. Free from parabens, phthalates, perfumes and other irritants, Afterglow is infused with organic botanicals and perfect for sensitive skin. Plus, it includes an SPF of 20 so it makes it a great year-round product to keep your skin protected from the elements. Try the Glow Kit ($68), which includes two foundations, a blush, a setting powder, 2 brushes and application instructions in a convenient makeup bag making it perfect for travel or moms on the go. Order from www.AfterglowCosmetics. com.

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The shelves of reasonably priced house-brand items are cleverly named and often organic, giving them great mom-appeal. In fact, two moms were so enamored with the findings at Trader Joe’s that they devoted an entire cookbook to Trader Joe’s offerings. Cooking With All Things Trader Joe’s is a unique book in that many of the ingredients are exclusive to Trader Joe’s stores. You’ll learn how to make scones using Buttermilk Pancake Mix, fish tacos from Oven Ready Breaded Cod Fillets, and the fusion dish, Saag Paneer Lasagna using Punjab Spinach Sauce.

Recipes have a multi-cultural appeal and are fun and easy to prepare.

Plus, all ingredients come from Trader Joe’s making this one-stop shopping at its finest. Get back in the kitchen with healthy and affordable dishes good enough to impress houseguests, yet easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Grab a copy for $29.95 at Amazon.com.

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5 trend alert: the jacket This This season the one item you should add to your wardrobe to give you a chic, pulled-together look is a jacket. Jackets come in all shapes and sizes, making them right for everyone. A jacket is the one item that can take a simple outfit and make it greater than the sum of its parts.

• Jackets are perfect for camouflaging a tummy or extra weight around your middle. Choose a fitted style that falls below your waistline.

• Jackets can add structure to your shape. A curve-hugging jacket can make you appear slimmer and works to carve out a figure.

• Don’t buy a jacket that stops at your widest point. If your lower hip is where you’re widest, opt for a jacket that falls above this area to avoid drawing attention to it.

• Look for a jacket in a darker shade such as chocolate, navy, black or deep plum to make you appear smaller. Wear a pop of color underneath to keep it lively.

• A great jacket will take your jeans and a t-shirt to the next level and will make your dresses look fabulous. Wear it as many ways as possible!

• Belt your jacket to show off your waist (or make it look smaller). A belt adds another layer of charm. Wide or skinny, go for one that suits your shape.

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A few great styles to choose from this season are the boyfriend blazer, the military-inspired jacket, jackets with peplums or ruffles, a leather motorcycle jacket or a chic trench coat to top everything off in style. Jacket from Banana Republic.

Mary Michele Little is a mother of two, wife, entrepreneur and blogger who lives in Raleigh, N.C. Read more of her tips at www. onechicmama.com.

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Special Considerations for Special Needs Adoption Opening Your Family to a Special Needs Child *

What hurdles might you encounter at home, in school or other settings, and what medical and social services are available to help you overcome those hurdles?

In 2006, when Bridgette and Mike volunteered to be one-on-one volunteers at Damar, it was clear they had a special place in their hearts for children with developmental disabilities. Soon after, it was clear that they had won a special place in the heart of Sadie, the child with whom they were matched.

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If you have other children, are they prepared for a new family member? Could they understand and accept a new sibling’s special needs?

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If the child is older, how will bringing an adolescent into your home affect your family?

One day, only weeks after they met Sadie, she looked up at the couple and asked, “Are you going to adopt me?”

With no kids of their own, Bridgette and Mike knew adoption would be a big step and that adopting a special needs child would come with unique challenges. But they were up to those challenges.

Now 10-years-old, Sadie is a full-time part of their family.

As Bridgette and Mike will attest, building your family through adoption can be a powerful experience. Building your family by adopting a special needs child comes with the added knowledge that you are giving a home to someone who needs it most and might struggle most to find one.

Adoption of any child can be complex and costly. As you begin the process, you’ll find a variety of children awaiting adoption, including many classified as having special needs. This includes children meeting one or more of the following criteria:

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Age 2 or older Emotionally, behaviorally, mentally, physically or developmentally disabled or at risk of becoming so

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Sibling groups or biologically related children whose interests are best served if they’re kept together.

While those criteria can seem straightforward, the needs covered by those criteria vary widely. Therefore, before considering the adoption of a child with special needs, you should assess your capacity and ability to address various challenges. Ask yourself the following questions:

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What strengths, resources and supports are available through your immediate and extended family and in your community?

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If the child has specific medial, behavioral or developmental challenges, do you live near professionals or facilities equipped to address those challenges?

With younger children with behavioral, medical or developmental challenges, how will those needs change as the child grows into an adolescent and adult?

Currently nearly 130,000 children are awaiting adoption in the United States; many of them are children with special needs.

Through a statewide initiative to promote the adoption of children with special needs, Indiana offers parents opportunities to learn more about the adoption process. The initiative will help you connect with agencies that provide foster adoption training, and assist individuals in preparing for adoption. Often, such agencies will continue to be key resources for post-adoptive counseling that might be needed. For more information, go to www.in.gov/dcs/adoption Angel Knapp-Reese is the Director of Damar’s Community Support Services Program.

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Celebrate Winter Fun and Family Traditions Jolly Days Winter Wonderland of the holidays. Join The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis as we celebrate winter festivities with the expanded Jolly Days Winter Wonderland exhibit opening the day after Thanksgiving.

On November 27, instead of fighting the holiday shopping crowds, bring the kids to the museum for a winter celebration and Santa’s big arrival. Santa will glide down the Yule Slide and enter the North Pole in Jolly Days where children can sit with him and share their holiday wishes. As children wind through the line to meet Santa they will pass through the North Pole and peek inside Santa’s reindeer stable, pass a train, and catch a glimpse of Santa’s sleigh loaded with Steiff toys.

But Santa isn’t the only attraction inside Jolly Days. When families enter the museum they’ll see snowflakes falling from the ceiling, lights strung and familiar oversized toys overflowing both inside and out of the 6,000-square-foot exhibit. Jumbo red crayons sit alongside giant alphabet blocks and other toys from past and present. Jingles the Jolly Bear returns accompanied by his furry friends: Giraffe, Elephant, Kangaroo and Walrus.

Indoor and “outdoor” winter activities flourish in the Winter Wonderland with several new features.

As winter approaches, families come together to celebrate, and share memories and holiday traditions.

Snow f ights, sledding, and holiday baking are activities many look forward to at this time of year. Children write wish lists for Santa and parents begin the hustle and bustle

Children two and under will enjoy the new Jingles’ Baby Play area which features some of the most popular elements from Playscape like padded floors and walls, mirrors and peek-a-boo doors. Soft benches line either side of the area where parents can sit and watch their little ones play.

The bigger kids will enjoy an “outdoor” space where they can pretend to ice skate in their socks, or take part in a museum stafffacilitated snowball fight indoors with fluffy, white pompoms.

The large Ice Castle will loom over the area while Ice Fishing has been expanded to accommodate more children. At the stable, children can help get Santa’s reindeer ready for the big night as they feed, groom and harness the reindeer before their long flight.

Come in from the cold and spend time with your family putting together jigsaw puzzles, playing games, and cooking. Families can decorate a house by lighting the lights and garland across the walls and fireplace. Come together in the kitchen where families cook and share traditional holiday meals. After the holidays, be sure to stop by and see Santa’s postcards from his well deservedvacation. Jolly Days Winter Wonderland has become a family tradition of its own where families come together to celebrate the fun and festivities of the winter season. The exhibit will be open through January 10, 2010.

Jaclyn Falkenstein is Public Relations Coordinator for The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Jolly Days Winter Wonderland

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Adoption is described as an incredible, joyful, utterly raw emotional ride that brings new life to a family and family to a life.

Adop t ion 101 Your Guide

to Understanding A doption

Adop t ion

is described as an incredible, joyful, utterly raw emotional ride that brings new life to a family and family to a life. Yet, for all the joy, love and potential of adoption, adoption itself is very much a legal process that f irst-time adoptive families need to understand as they begin this new journey.

adopt, so long as they provide a loving, stable and secure family for the child. Adoptive persons can be married, single, divorced or widowed, and may or may not have other children. They must be f inancially able to add another person to their home. They can be heterosexual or homosexual (in most states except Arkansas and Florida). All prospective adoptive families must, of course, pass an in-depth analysis called a homestudy in order to be deemed f it for adoption. More on that later.

Fortunately, good agencies and attorneys are available right here in Indianapolis and throughout the country that can help you maneuver the legal side of adoption and provide counsel on the social or emotional parts of it, as well. It’s because of these resources that 1.5 million adopted children are living in the United States, according to Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute. That’s over two percent of all children in our nation.

Types of Adop t ions

Strictly speaking, adoption is a legal process that creates a lifelong relationship between a parent and child who are not biologically related in which the child becomes a legal family member with all the rights and privileges of a birth child. All kinds of families are able to

Families can come to adopt in many ways. There are private agency adoptions, independent adoptions, public agency adoptions and international adoptions.

Private agencies can be non-prof it or for-prof it and must be licensed by the state.

Independent adoptions place children with adoptive parents through an attorney. Public

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adoptions are directed and supervised by the County Department of Child Services.

International adoption is, as it sounds, the adoption of children from other countries.

Private adoption agencies usually handle these types of adoptions.

Select ing an Agency or A t torney Before

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professional, you should be aware of the type of child you want to welcome into your family. This will require honest soul searching. Why do you want to adopt? Do you have what it takes to raise a special needs child? Is adopting an infant what’s most important to you? Are you looking to raise a child from another country? If so, which country?

Once you have answered these types of questions, start interviewing adoption professionals until you f ind the right f it. Questions you will want to ask include: How many and what type of children do they typically place? What is the fee schedule? How does the agency or attorney work with other agencies in and out of Indiana? Can they provide references from recent adoptive families?

What are their policies on pre-adoption education? What services, including parenting classes, support groups and respite care, will be provided throughout the adoption process? What kind of counseling will the birth parent receive before and after the birth of the child?

If you are pursuing an international adoption, you will also want to f ind out how long the agency has had a program in the country from

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which you are hoping to adopt. It is wise to work with agencies that have long-term associations with that country.

“International adoptions can take a little longer and the cost is more.

Here [in the United States] you are dealing with a system that is pretty predictable. We know what to expect, and there are some risks. In a situation with a foreign country, you are often times dealing with developing countries that are not stable. There is more diff iculty with communication as you are often dealing with a foreign language. You need an attorney and agency that are familiar with immigration issues.

You want to know that the attorney or agency has good connections in that country because that is going to be an important part of the

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BKR’s family law team provides comprehensive legal services in the following areas: • Adoption • Child Custody and Parenting Time Disputes • Complex Asset Division • Child Support • Paternity • Relocation

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process,” says Amber Burton Small, director of business development for Jocham Harden Dimick Jackson, PC.

complete a homestudy, also called the Family Preparation Assessment.

Without a homestudy, no adoption can be finalized.

Julie Craft, founder and president of Adoption Support Center of Indianapolis, knows that choosing an agency or an adoption path is an important and often difficult decision. Her agency tries to make it easier by offering monthly seminars she describes as being “neutral about international adoption and private adoption. It’s great for adoption 101.”

The one-time seminar costs a nominal $35 and will help families determine what type of adoption service will best fit them. Craft is clear that the intent of the seminar is to help people find the best path toward adoption for them, whether it is with Adoption Support Center or elsewhere.

The homestudy is a process of education and self-examination required by every state that aims to help you learn about the challenges and rewards of parenting adopted children and to determine your strengths as an adoptive parent. You and your homestudy assessor will look at your family structure and support system, motivation for wanting to adopt, life experiences and history, financial stability and health among other things. It is the process that determines whether or not a family or person is fit to adopt, one of many reasons it’s imperative to feel comfortable with and trust your homestudy assessor.

Financial Check Before signing on the dotted line with an adoption agency or attorney, you need to have your finances in order. Adoptions can be expensive and range dramatically. The Indiana Adoption Program Picture Book publishes that public adoptions range from $0 to $1,500 on average to upwards of $40,000 for some private adoptions. These figures are approximate but do demonstrate that adoptions can be expensive and costs vary, which makes obtaining a fee schedule up front essential. Fee schedules should include costs for the homestudy, medical and legal expenses, birth mother counseling and living expenses, possible travel costs, advertising fees, and agency fees.

While adoptions can be expensive, some financial aid is available. The federal Adoption Tax Credit, for example, exists to help defray adoption costs. In 2009, the maximum adoption credit is $12,150. Your employer may also offer assistance beyond federal leave requirements established through the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

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Nissa R ic a for t , partner with Broyles Kight and Ricafort, PC and adoptive parent, says that wh at’s f requent ly most sur pr ising about adoption is the emotional roller coaster you’re on.

“Your whole life is exposed. You are vulnerable and raw. as a parent and you really

The process of waiting to

family can test your patience

roller coaster ride you won’t adoptive family and they will worth the wait. The child

arrived in due t ime.

You are asking someone to approve you want it badly.”

Requirements for the homestudy, which can only be performed by an agency that is licensed in Indiana, vary by agency but must be complete whether you are pursuing domestic or international adoptions. The assessment commonly includes a statement about your life history, child abuse and criminal record clearances, income verification, statement of health provided by a physician, written references, and certified copies of birth certificates for household members, marriage license, divorce decrees, death certificate of a former spouse, adoption decrees for any adopted children.

Mat ching and Placement Once the homestudy is complete, agencies or attorneys can place a child in the adoptive family’s home. Finding a child, called matching, can take many forms depending on the type of adoption expert you have chosen to work with. Some agencies allow birth mothers to choose the adoptive families while other agencies match adoptive families to specific children waiting for adoption. Some independent adoptions enter the entire process knowing their birth mother already. Because of these and so many other variables including an adoptive family’s requirements for the birth mother and interest in having an open or closed adoption, the length of each adoption process varies.

welcome a child into your

Generally speaking, however, once the and send your emotions on a homestudy is finalized, if you are working with soon forget. Yet ask any domestic agencies you will begin preparing tell you that their child was well a dossier or personal profile for birthmothers t hat was meant for t hem to review if you have not already done so. If you are taking the independent path then you will begin networking and marketing to identify a birthmother. If it is an international adoption you are pursuing, you will need to prepare the dossier and file U.S. visa paperwork.

From this point, it is a test of patience as you wait for the child—your child.

the birth father. So, when I meet with a prospective adoptive family I ask ‘Have you thought about not only the financial investment you are making, but about the emotional investment you are making?’” says Ricafort.

It is true that plans sometimes change and families don’t get to adopt the child they had been so eagerly awaiting.

“We know that only 50 percent of matches result in successful placements.

Birth moms will change their minds,” says Small, who also says, “Those are the risks. But I tell you what, the risks are worth it...For every sad story or disappointment there are hundreds of happy endings with truly healthy, wonderful families and birth moms who know they made the right decisions.”

The process of waiting to welcome a child into your family can test your patience and send your emotions on a roller coaster ride you won’t soon forget. Yet ask any adoptive family and they will tell you that their child was well worth the wait. The child that was meant for them arrived in due time.

For more informat ion Many quality adoption resources are available in Indiana and online. A few include: • Adoptive Families magazine, adoptivefamilies.com • Child Welfare Information Gateway, childwelfare.gov • Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, adoptioninstitute.org • Indiana Department of Child Services, in.gov/dcs • National Adoption Center, adopt.org

Well Wort h t he Wait “What is so scary about adoption from an adoptive parent perspective is that emotionally, are you ready to take that risk? If you go the infant route, is the mom going to change her mind? And then out of the wood work comes

• National Council for Adoption, adoptioncouncil.org • North American Council on Adoptable Children, nacac.org 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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hile it may seem rather early in the school year to already think about next year, fall and winter are actually the perfect seasons to begin

considering where to enroll or transfer your child to for the coming academic year. School open houses—similar to touring a home before making an offer—provide an opportunity for prospective parents and their children to check out classrooms, meet teachers and administrators and chat with other parents and students before enrolling. Offered frequently in the fall by public and private schools, open houses are a great way to make sure the academic environment is a good fit for your child.

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Much like a real estate open house, however, the sparkly wall hangings, shiny, clean desks and well-organized handouts can highlight, or mask, the true character of the home or school.

Armed with specific questions to ask and clues to look for while visiting, savvy parents can leave the open house with the most relevant and useful information needed to help make the best choice about their child’s educational future.

“The biggest thing they will want to learn about is a school’s mission and philosophy; what is this school about, what does it stand for, what are their highest level kind of goals,” says Diane Borgmann, head of Sycamore School, a private school for children in preschool through 8th grade.

To find out a school’s educational mission or philosophy, parents can consult the school’s website before attending the open house, or ask a teacher or administrator during the event. Listening to someone explain a mission or philosophy statement may sound like a lot of academic mumbo-jumbo, but a faculty member’s ability to answer this question can clue An open house may be a great time parents in as to how attentive or cohesive faculty to have one-on-one conversations members are regarding the school’s philosophy.

“Make sure when they walk in the classroom, that there are hands-on materials on the shelves and in the classroom and that is how (children) are learning the materials,” says Jodie Bollinger, director of Crosslight Child Care Montessori Preschool in Cicero, Indiana.

Another way to ask about teaching and learning methods is to ask how teachers assess students. Huckaba recommends asking what types of evaluations teachers conduct, how often and how faculty let parents know about their child’s progress.

Asking direct questions also provides an opportunity to listen and gain a feeling for each teacher’s personality. The conversations may be brief and may be interrupted by other students or parents, but Borgmann says talking with as many teachers and administrators as possible is crucial to gaining a feel for the school.

with teachers or students, but a major drawback is that such events are usually held in the evening or on weekends, when school is not actually in session.

Further, this question can lead parents to inquire about the next most important topic for gauging a school’s appropriateness—how that philosophy is carried out in practice. Asking this question can trigger a conversation about teaching styles, materials used, topics covered and classroom or discipline practices. To really use this information, however, parents also need to consider how their child learns best, what sort of environment will support that learning and what topics their child is most interested in.

“Look at the program and how it’s run and if it would fit your child’s learning style and personality,” suggests Jennifer Huckaba, director of The Goddard School in Brownsburg, Indiana.

For example, many preschool philosophies are based on the idea that children learn best and will retain the most by doing activities rather than watching. If that seems to fit how your child learns, then look for ways this could occur in the classroom.

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“How impressive is the dialogue with the people in the school?” Borgmann asks, “I think you can tell a lot by the conversations you have at an open house.”

In addition to talking to faculty, many administrators suggest talking to current students and their parents, to hear a different perspective on a school. At many middle and high school open houses, current students participate as tour guides, providing a more objective (and perhaps more blunt) opinion on important topics such as homework, grading, extracurricular activities, or school lunch.

An open house may be a great time to have one-on-one conversations with teachers or students, but a major drawback is that such events are usually held in the evening or on weekends, when school is not actually in session. This means parents and prospective student won’t see how teachers actually conduct class, what disciplinary strategies they use or how children treat one another in the halls. Another option and one that many administrators strongly recommend, is for parents to attend an open house and then make an appointment to return during school hours.

“I would like people to walk away … wanting to come back and see what’s really going on when kids are here,” said Borgmann.

If a school is not receptive to the idea of dropping by or scheduling a time for another tour, Bollinger says this may be reason to reconsider the school. “You’re the parent, you should be able to walk into the school any time, at all,” she says. Bollinger also suggests asking teachers, especially in a preschool, how long they have worked there. “It’s very important for a child at this age to have the same teacher all year long,” she says. A high teacher turnover rate may be cause for concern.

After analyzing the school’s mission and philosophy and asking about teaching and classroom practices, there are a few other basic pieces of information parents might want to know. For elementary or preschool children, parents should be sure to inquire about safety—are children ever left alone—as well as lunch and snack provided, do they need a change of clothing, how long is rest time and what are the discipline techniques. For middle or high school students, parents might want to consider availability of extracurricular activities, sport teams or technology in the classroom. Every parent should also consider tuition, scholarships, or financial aid, as well as basic logistics, such as the distance from home or work, bus pick-up or drop-off locations and school operating hours.

Finally, even though parents usually make the decision about where their child will attend school, most administrators recommend bringing children to the open house so they can learn about and form an opinion on the school.

“The k ids w i l l main ly react to the environment,” says Borg mann. “W hat

do they see in those classrooms, does it look like a fun environment? ” Old er ch i ld ren m ay want to check out the physical space, such as the cafeteria or sports f ields, as well as personal space such as bathrooms and lockers and may ask about amount of homework, extracurricular activities or social opportunities.

Younger children may be more interested in toys, playground equipment or the general sense of fun they feel in a classroom. At any age, parents can watch their child’s reaction to the school and listen to interactions with teachers and other students to gain an idea of how well the school may f it their child’s needs and personality. In addition, Bollinger thinks it is especially important for preschool children to attend the open house, or at least return later to meet their new teachers.

“Children should meet their teachers before they have to come to that f irst day,” she says, “because it’s very scary for a child to enter preschool and not to have met their teachers.”

Finally, parents and children should leave the open house feeling like the environment was friendly and teachers were responsive and forthcoming.

“If the environment seemed anything other than welcoming and helpful, any kind of off-putting environment ….on the part of faculty and staff,” Borgmann says that may be a red f lag to not return to that school. “Everybody has a bad day, but nobody should be that way on open house day.”

Keri Schwab is a freelance writer and a doctoral student in the Dept. of Parks, Recreation, & Tourism at the University of Utah. She has experience working with youth and adults in a variety of educational settings including home-based early intervention, community afterschool programs, and undergraduate college courses.

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Magis Participation and leadership in co-curricular activities or being part of an athletic team is part of the Brebeuf Jesuit experience.

Men and Women for Others Students of all faiths and backgrounds are inspired by an awareness of God in all things.

Cathedral High School 5225 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226 Duane Emery, VP of Enrollment Management (317) 968-7352 demery@cathedral-irish.org www.gocathedral.com Private Paraochial High School Catholic Our Open House is from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19th

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Students are accepted throughout the year, and tours are available by appointment year-round.

Please contact Sarah Harrison or Deborah Clarke for more information.

Sycamore School 1750 W. 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 Dr. Susan Karpicke 317-202-2500 skarpicke@sycamoreschool.rog www.sycamoreschool.org

1/2 day programs range from $5,030 to $8010; Full-day PreK through 8th grade is $13,495.

Parent tours: Please call 317-202-2519 to schedule a parent tour. M-TH 8:15 am - 3:15 p.m. ; F 8:15 a.m.- 2:15 p.m.

2 yrs. 8 mos. - 8th grade At Sycamore, teachers trained in gifted education deliver a curriculum designed to challenge and engage gifted learners. Art, music, Spanish, PE and technology are taught at all levels. Extensive field trips, athletics, child care, financial aid, and a wide variety of after school activities are offered.

K through 5th Grade 5750 E. 30th Street Indianapolis, IN 46218 (317) 591-7200 OPEN HOUSE Tuesday Evening November 10th, 2009 6-8p.m. in the Banquet Room For details contact Office Manager, Jacqueline Benford (317) 591-7200

International School of Indiana 4330 N. Michigan Road, Indianapolis, IN 46205 Sarah Harrison or Deborah Clarke 317-923-1951 admissions@isind.org www.isind.org Private Independent

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Children have thinner skin than adults, causing them to scald faster and deeper at lower temperatures. To decrease the risk of serious scalds, set the temperature of your water heater thermostat to no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Teach adults and children how to handle and cool foods and beverages before eating and drinking.

Learn more on how to keep kids safe at ACallToChange.org.

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Bossy, Unhappy and Bilingual Kids Teachers Answer Your Tough Questions

Unhappy Child in Preschool Question: My 3-year-old son is not doing well at his current preschool. Two of his teachers are very stern and strict – not too friendly either. (I’ve visited the classroom.) My son is afraid of them and is always crying and unhappy. They don’t help him join in the activities either. The lead teacher doesn’t think he is afraid of them specifically – but of everything.

She has suggested counseling. I wanted my son moved to another class, but the director refused. At a different preschool last year, the teachers were gentle, and he had no problems.

Unfortunately, there is no room for him at that school.

Should I keep him in this school or look for another where he’d have to adjust to a new environment?

And how can I tell what kind of teachers he’ll get?

– Unhappy Child Answer: You’ve been to this school and seen it is not right for your son. It doesn’t make any sense for him to stay and have a miserable experience.

Put his name on the wait list at the previous preschool and start looking for a new preschool.

Visit to make sure the teachers at a school are right for your child before enrolling him. If .you like them, chances are that he will, too.

Helping a Bossy First Grader Question: My daughter is the youngest in her first grade class. She is spending all her time trying to get the other

girls to like her. She is coming off as being bossy, and the other daughter has been hearing both languages, she is well girls don’t like that. What can I do to help her adjust? – on the way to learning each one. When children pick up two languages before they are three, one language Bossy’s Mom may dominate at times. Research shows, however, Answer: First of all, how does your daughter that early regular exposure to two languages allows behave with family members and neighborhood most children to become successfully bilingual. There children? Do you see a similar pattern of bossy is some disagreement about whether or not bilingual behavior? One effective way to change it is by children develop vocabulary slower than those who playacting different situations so she knows how speak just one language. to act appropriately.

To help your child learn both languages, she Explain to your daughter that when she asks for will need to hear each one frequently in order things in a demanding way, the other girls will not to acquire sufficient vocabulary to speak them want to play with her. Help her to learn how to well. Use both languages in a natural way in rephrase what she wants in a nicer tone like “May your home. It’s also a good idea to read books to I play with you.” She needs to learn to ask and not your daughter in both languages to expand her demand. When she exhibits demanding behavior at listening vocabulary in each one. home, ask her to rephrase what she wants. Also, you need to explain to her that sometimes other children Was Skipping a Child will not respond favorably to her nice requests. the Right Thing to Do? Question: After just a month in kindergarten, Learning Two Languages as a Child my son was moved to first grade. The principal never Question: My husband and I both come from Spanish- even told us about this. I had to learn it from my speaking countries. Now that we live in America, we want our son. The first-grade teacher is quite demanding. daughter to be able to speak both languages fluently. How do My child is now having spelling tests every Friday. we do this without getting her mixed-up? – Two Languages Will not going to kindergarten affect him later on?

I know that kindergarten would be boring for him Answer: Being able to speak both languages will and think it would be too drastic to put him back. definitely benefit your child in the future. If your — Kindergarten Question

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Answer: It is rather astonishing that the principal did not speak to you about moving your son to first grade. Talk to the first-grade teacher right away and find out if this move was truly appropriate for your child. If he is unhappy and struggling, he might need to return to kindergarten. On the other hand, if everything about the first-grade experience is going well, then it was a good move and your son did not need the kindergarten experience to prepare him for future schooling.

Many parents who say that their children are bored in kindergarten will envy the fact that your child was removed from a class that could have been boring for him. The results of skipping like your son did are generally very successful.

You need to become more involved in your son’s education. When the move was originally made, you should have talked with the principal about whether skipping kindergarten was appropriate for your child. Please keep track of how your child is doing by talking to his teacher from time to time and whenever you have questions.

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Managing High Risk Pregnancies Prevention and Precaution

Pregnancy is often the most exciting time in a woman’s life. Yet if you’re a woman with a high-risk pregnancy, then nine months can seem very long and possibly stressful. But, with the knowledge and advanced technology available today, physician specialists are able to manage high risk pregnancies with greater ease than in past years.

What makes a pregnancy high risk Generally, a high-risk pregnancy is anything outside a normal pregnancy. Factors that may increase your chances for a high-risk pregnancy include age; if you’re overweight or underweight; or if you’ve had problems in previous pregnancies.

Hiett, MD, a maternal fetal medicine specialist at the St.Vincent Maternal Fetal Medicine and Genetics Center. “These conditions can occur even in a woman who was previously healthy, making it risky while she is pregnant.”

Dr. Hiett says other women who would benefit from pre-conception consultation include those with seizure disorders, high blood pressure or a known family history of genetic complications.

ultrasound examinations, genetic counseling, diabetes education, state-of-the-art diagnostic tests, tests of fetal well being and other specialized services. Dr. Hiett provides services to both pregnant women and those who have other gynecologic issues, such as uterine Dr. Hiett says high-risk pregnancies don’t But, any woman – high-risk or not – should abnormalities, ovarian masses and uterine always involve issues with the mom. Sometimes, talk with her healthcare provider about bleeding, all of which may make becoming a baby develops problems in the womb, such as maintaining proper health prior to getting pregnant and carrying a baby to term difficult. pregnant. heart or lung complications.

When you should seek specialized care Exactly when a woman should seek specialized care depends on the condition and situation.

If you have a pre-existing condition or have had difficulty with previous pregnancies, it’s A mother’s pre-existing health condition – important to seek counsel early—even presuch as diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems conception, if possible. or autoimmune disorders – also increases likelihood of high-risk pregnancies. A mother “Many times, seeking care from a specialist having multiples amplifies the risk. pre-conception can greatly affect the outcome of pregnancy,” says Dr. Hiett. For example, a Health problems can also develop during woman with diabetes who is able to conceive a pregnancy that can make it high-risk. while her diabetes is under control, provides “Sometimes problems arise that are unique to a better chance for a successful pregnancy for being pregnant, such as pre-term labor, pre- both herself and her baby. eclampsia or gestational diabetes,” says A.K.

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3D and 4D ultrasound, for example, have become a critical tool to help physicians determine the gestational age and identify cardiac or other fetal complications a baby “We realize the majority of our patients may have by providing more complete views already have established relationships with of fetal development. their healthcare providers,” said Dr. Hiett.

“We simply become part of that team and help “3-D ultrasound is like looking at a still facilitate care for the best possible outcome for picture from a 3-D movie. It is a static mother and baby. Our skills are designed to picture, but it has depth,” Dr. Hiett explains.

“4-D ultrasound takes that one step further. complement those of obstetricians.”

It’s like actually seeing the movie. You have Maternal fetal medicine physicians provide a 3-D image that’s in motion, so physicians maternal and fetal medical care, monitoring, – and parents – can see the baby moving in real time.”

What a specialist provides As a maternal fetal medicine specialist, Dr. Hiett makes it a point to work with a woman’s obstetrician or primary care physician to develop a plan of care tailored to her personal needs and medical history.

Seeing a maternal fetal medicine specialist If your pregnancy is considered high-risk, a visit to a maternal fetal medicine physician may help put your mind at ease. You can learn what you can do to best protect the health of you and your baby.

At the St.Vincent Maternal Fetal Medicine and Genetics Center (of f ices at St.Vincent Women’s Ho spit a l , St.Vi ncent Ca r mel and St.Vincent Medical Center Northeast), you can receive highrisk pregnancy management and consultation, routine and targeted obstet r ica l a nd g y necolog ica l ultrasound examinations, genetic counseling, prenatal screening and fetal diagnostic testing.

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“Our goal is to provide families with information and resources that will help them best cope and bond with their babies,” said Dr. Hiett. “We want to help them understand what to expect and what can be done – either before or after the baby is born.”

To contact Dr. Hiett or another physician w ith the St.Vincent Maternal Fetal and Genetics Center (317) 415-8100.

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Childcare & Education Directory Child Care

Meridian Kessler A Nanny Referral, Solutions Home Staffing We come to you!

Machelle Hartford 317-319-0027 m@SolutionsHomeStaffing.com SolutionsHomeStaffing.com Nannies for all schedules and needs. We place professional nannies who have been meticulously screened for experience, background and character.

Our nannies are educated women who love to work with babies and children. A nanny can offer the one-on-one care that nurtures your child’s individual needs. 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 short-term nannies for new mother’s, summer care, vacation and sick child/ parent care. All nannies have a minimum of three years, full-charge nanny experience.

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 non-smoking Christian environment. Preschool program providing Kindergarten prep is available. $130/week. 7:15-5:30 M-F.

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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 1984 - 2009

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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.

Funnybones Karen Korbiak 317-797-0568 karenkorbiak@yahoo.com Type: Home SW Carmel Hours/Dates: 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Monday through Friday Ages/Grades: Birth to 6 years old Before/After School Care: Yes Drop in childcare is our specialty for those with odd work schedules or anyone who needs a sitter.

I believe that children learn social skills as well as academic achievement through real life activities and personal interaction with others. Your child will be cared for in a safe & loving environment by dedicated caregivers, fed great meals, a have lots of fun! Great for the person who doesn’t want to commit to a daycare schedule but needs to be without the kids. Call Karen for a meet & greet, references & further information. SW Carmel location, near 96th and Ditch.

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.

Primrose School at WestClay 13096 Moultrie Street Julie Gayes 317-873-0123 jgayes@primrosewestclay.com www.primrosewestclay.com Ages/Grades: Our programs are offered to students ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age.

The Primrose School at WestClay is dedicated to providing outstanding educational care to students ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age. Our curriculum is NCA accredited and offers many

extras such as Spanish, technology, sign language, character development, music appreciation, art appreciation, science, social studies, reading, English, and math. Please call today to learn how more than 90% of Primrose students out performed the national average.

Carmel -Zionsville Maria Montessori International Academy 4370 Weston Point Dr. 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 Todd Academy, Inc. 302 N. East Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Sharon Todd 317-636-3100 director@toddacademy.com www.toddacademy.com Ages/Grades: Age 10 or 5th grade thru -grade 12 Todd Academy serves gifted middle and high school students who are seeking a learning challenge.

Classes are designed to be fun while motivating the student to stretch academically. Working with the IUPUI SPAN program allows students to take college classes when they are ready for more challenging educational opportunities.

East Trinity Lutheran School 8540 East 16th Street Amanda Hoover 317-529-0138 eliwhit9799@yahoo.com www.trinityindy.org Ages/Grades: Pre-school for ages 3-5yrs & K-8th Our school is a loving environment. Our main goal is to teach and show our children and families the love of Jesus! Faith-Compassion-Achievement! Our students strive academically and spiritually in a faith enriched enviroment.

Fishers Community Montessori School 9069 E. 141st St, Fishers, IN 46038 Michelle Porter-Ashely 317-774-8551 indycms@sbcglobal.net

www.cmsindiana.net Montessori Primary program for ages 3-6.

Elementary program for grades 1-6 Community Montessori is a AMI certified program. CMS caters to a childs great sensory learning capabilities. CMS also offers before and after care as well for working parents.

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 Academ 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 St. Michigan Rd. Maria Montessori International Academy 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.

re so u rc e s 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 Indiana Council of Preschool Cooperatives: ICPC 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.

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

Polly Panda Preschool and Bridgford Kindergarten 2944 E. 56th St. and 17645 Oakmont Dr., IndianapolisNoblesville Gail Hacker & Tammy Clark & Mandy Galle 317-257-9127 (Indy) 317-7730387 (Noblesville) pollypandaindy@sbcglobal.net Ages/Grades: Six weeks through Kindergarten, summer program also available.

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 self-worth, independence and growth in social skills are developed through positive interaction with peers and our well-qualified and loving staff.

Noblesville Legacy Christian School 1687 N. 10th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060 Rolland Abraham 317-776-4186 rabraham@noblesvillechristianschool. www.LegacyChristianOnline.org Type of School: Preschool - High School Ages: Preschool - 9th Grade Before/After School Care: Available Formerly Noblesville Christian School, we have been providing affordable Christian education in Hamilton County for more than ten years.

Our new name reflects our constant focus: inspiring and equipping students to forge a godly legacy in our world. State accredited, we combine excellence in academics with Christcentered teaching.

North Arthur M. Glick JCC 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-251-9467 emills@JCCindy.org www.JCCindy.org Ages: 6 weeks - Grade K Our loving caregivers and teachers demonstrate by example and encourage children to behave according to these values as the children are learning, playing and socializing with one another.

The JCC embraces a learning-through-play teaching method to engage children in activities that promote creativity, accelerate learning and stimulate social interaction, all at each child’s individual pace.

Beth-El Zedeck Early Childhood Center 600 W. 70th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 Joanie Waldman 317-259-6854 jwaldman@bez613.org Ages/Grades: 12 mos.+, 18 mos.+, 2’s+ (8:50 am to 12:30 pm or 3:00 pm and choice of days). 3’s+ (8:50 am to 3:00 pm and choice of days). 4’s+/PreK and Kindergarten (5 full-day program 8:50 am to 3:00 pm) OPTIONS FOR ALL: Flexible early drop off at 7 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. 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!

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 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 of Second Presbyterian Church 7700 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46260 Regina Covey for Registration; Director Susan Stewart for Curriculum 317-252-5517 rcovey@secondchurch.org Ages/Grades: 7 months to 5 years Children’s Circle is a weekday, developmentally appropriate, activity-based Christian program. We meet the needs of the whole child in a fun, creative, nurturing environment. Here, children can develop the skills necessary to live in today’s world.

Our experienced faculty leads children toward discovery of who they are and what they can do.

We embrace excellence in education by nurturing the whole child -- physically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually.

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!

The Hutson School 7245 E. 75th Street Janet George, Principal 317-377-0544 fellowjanetgeorge@gmail.com www.hutsonschool.org Ages/Grades: 1-12 The Hutson School, a pure Orton-Gillingham School serves children in 1st-12th grade with dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD. Students may have difficulties with organization and time management. The program complies with Indiana academic standards. The High School offers two academic paths: College Preparatory & General Diploma. Faculty are OG Fellows, Certified, and Associate Leveled from the AOGPE. and licensed Educators. Hutson is a member of AOGPE & a provisional member of ISACS. Children travel from across the state to attend.

The Independence Academy of Indiana, Inc. 612 West 42nd Street Ruth Padgett 317-926-0043 ruthpadgettTheIndependenceAcademy.o Website: www.

TheIndependenceAcademy.org Ages/Grades: Grades 5 - 12 Created specifically for students with highfunctioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome, The Independence Academy helps students achieve their highest level of independence and academic success. Dedicated and trained staff teach math, sciences, language arts, global studies, social and life skills, and more. Very small classes. Beautiful campus. A place to belong.

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

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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.

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 1/23rd grade. Our classroom structure and materials allow children to be self-directed and selfpaced. 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: 8:3011:30 or 8:30-3:15.

Park Tudor School 7200 N. College Ave. David Amstutz 317-415-2777 info@parktudor.org www.parktudor.org Ages/Grades: Junior Kindergarten (ages 3-5) - Grade 12 Park Tudor School’s exceptional educators and extraordinary opportunities prepare students to become confident and resourceful lifelong learners.

The school community creates an inspiring college-preparatory learning environment for highly motivated young people. Two-year Global Scholars program for juniors and seniors; 19 AP classes; full-day kindergarten; Spanish beginning at age 3.

St. Richard’s School 33 E. 33rd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205 Melinda W. Fisher 317-926-0425 x134 mfisher@strichardsschool.org www.strichardsschool.org Private Independent Preschool - Middle School North Religious Affiliation: Christian - Protestant/Other Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: PKGrade Four $13,115 Grades FiveEight $13,715 2009 FA: $450,000 August 19, 2009-May 28, 2010 8:00 a.m. until 3:15 p.m Multiple field trips per grade level offered each year Age three (3) through Grade Eight Prefer student to be three years old prior to June 1st for Pre-Kindergarten.

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Christian - Protestant Students wear uniforms beginning in Grade One. Before/After School Care: Before Care: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.

After Care: 3:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Open House Dates: October 15, 2009 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Independent Episcopal day school offering a community filled with academic rigor, faith based ecumenism and long-standing traditions.

Its mission is to instill knowledge and values for a lifetime through the implementation of five Pillars for Success: Faith, Classic Curriculum, Leadership, Civic Responsibility, and Global Readiness. PreKindergarten (3) through Grade 8.

Sycamore School 1750 W. 64th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260 Dr. Susan Karpicke 317-202-2500 skarpicke@sycamoreschool. org sycamoreschool.org Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: 1/2 day programs range from $5,030 to $8010; Full-day PreK through 8th grade is $13,495.

M -TH 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.; F 8:15 a.m.- 2:15 p.m.

Parent Tours: Please call 317-2022519 to schedule a parent tour.

Ages/Grades: 2 yrs. 8 mos. - 8th grade At Sycamore, teachers trained in gifted education deliver a curriculum designed to challenge and engage gifted learners. Art, music, Spanish, PE and technology are taught

at all levels. Extensive field trips, athletics, child care, financial aid, and a wide variety of after school activities are offered.

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 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 Pre-K-8th and 3’s PreSchool 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.

Montessori School of Westfield, Inc. 800 E. Sycamore Street, Westfield Mary Lyman, Directress 317-867-0158 montessoriwestfield@gmail.com Ages/Grades: 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.

West The Children’s House 2404 W. 62nd St. (near Michigan Rd.), Indianapolis, IN 46268 Susan Catania or Mary Sexson 317-253-3033 childrenshouse08@gmail.com www.thechildrenshouseindianapolis.com Ages/Grades: 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, continuousprogress school where children discover and pursue their unique talents and needs. Each child is provided with an individual learning experience based on the assumption that children are naturally inquisitive and want to learn. The Children’s House has helped shape the lives of hundreds of Indianapolis Children since its founding under a Lilly Endowment grant in 1971.

Westfield Primrose School at Bridgewater 14711 N. Gray Road, Noblesville, IN 46062 317-848-0123 mreed@primrosebridgewater.com www.primrosebridgewater.com Ages/Grades: Our programs are offered to students ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age.

The Primrose School at WestClay is dedicated to providing outstanding educational care to students ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age. Our curriculum is NCA accredited and offers many extras such as Spanish, technology, sign language, character development, music appreciation, art appreciation, science, social studies, reading, English, and math. Please call today to learn how more than 90% of Primrose students out performed the national average.

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Protecting Your Family From Scald Burns

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Preventing the #1 Cause of Burns

Every year, thousands of people, of all ages, are treated for burn-related injuries in hospital emergency rooms across the United States. In 2007, 42% of all admissions to Riley Hospital for Children’s Burn Care Unit were due to complications from scald burns.

Scald burns are the number one cause of burn injuries to children under the age of four.

Children are at a higher risk of sustaining burn injuries due to their inability to control their environment or move away quickly, and children are especially susceptible to scald burns because their skin is thinner than adults causing it to burn more quickly, resulting in deeper and more severe burns.

These tips will help protect your child from scald burns:

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Parental supervision at all times is critical in the prevention of scald burns.

Create a “safe area” in the kitchen where your child can play and be supervised while remaining a safe distance from the stove and sink.

While cooking, use back burners and turn pot handles toward the back of the stove to help prevent children from reaching up and pulling them down. Using a stove guard, which acts as a shield and attaches to the front of the stovetop may help prevent burns. Stove knob covers may also be purchased to help prevent children from turning on the stove.

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Always stir and test food prior to serving to make sure it is a safe temperature.

Microwaves may cook foods unevenly.

Keep hot food and drinks away from table edges and off tables with tablecloths.

Young children can easily pull hot drinks and food on top of themselves, which may result in scald burns.

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Never leave a child alone in a bathroom for any reason. A child can drown in as little as one inch of water so do not leave the room while filling the bathtub. Make sure to run the cool water before the hot water, as this will prevent scalding if your child accidentally falls in while the tub is filling. Always test the water and check for hot spots before your child gets in by using your elbow, wrist or spread fingers. The safest bathing temperature for most people is 100°F (37°C). Water thermometers can also be purchased to help determine whether the water is safe for bathing.

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Adjust your water heater temperature to a safe level. Three out of 4 people do not know the safe setting for their water heater is 120°F. 120°F is the upper limit for safety; do not exceed 120°F. For households with young children, elderly adults or people with disabilities, water heater temperatures should be set below 120°F.

For more information on scald prevention and child safety products, contact the Riley Safety Store at (317)274-6565 or toll free at 1-888-365-2022.

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Culture Kids

Raising Kids to be Citizens of the World My grandparents are having a hard time keeping up with their 13 grandchildren. From San Francisco to New York, France to Africa and Pakistan soon enough, they marvel at how we “young people” maneuver our way through the world.

children to acquire has to be global,” says Caterina Blitzer, international education specialist for Indiana Department of Education. She is encouraged by the opportunities—both public and private—Indiana offers students to learn new languages and to be exposed to diverse cultures early in life.

Despite Grandma’s legitimate worries about our ability to stay truly connected to good friends, us grandkids, ages 20 to 39, are globally mobile. Among the great tasks of our lives will be to raise a generation of global citizens who may well view the world as their hometown.

One specific example she points to is Indianapolis Public School #2, a National Blue Ribbon School in which students interact with students from other countries via Skype. It’s the new wave of pen pals, and honestly, what an incredible means for learning about other cultures right in the comfort of the classroom.

“The world is changing at a rapid pace and many things are becoming global. We cannot assume that our children will enjoy the same career prospects, job security and earning potential that we have. China, India and a number of other nations are becoming increasingly competitive,” says David Garner, head of school for the International School of Indiana.

Garner adds, “Many of the big challenges facing our world, from environmental issues, to hunger, disease, political instability and warfare, are issues of a global dimension that require global solutions.”

Undeniably, education is key to preparing our kids for living in a world that is shrinking with each new technological advancement.

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Blitzer feels there are ways parents can help direct kids’ attention to a more global focus that don’t require linking in via Skype. For instance, she encourages parents to work with teachers and librarians to help broaden children’s knowledge about the world and its many cultures through the earliest stories that are read to them. “It is such a doable, pleasurable task.” She notes that Indiana libraries are increasingly offering story hours in different languages and suggests that even if the event isn’t in your language to take your child so he or she can appreciate the nuances of language.

Maureen Healy, founder of the worldwide organization Growing Happy Kids and author of “365 Perfect Things to Say to Your Kids,” due out in January, feels that raising culturally aware kids doesn’t have to be complicated, but should start with parents having a genuine interest in other parts of the world.

“Get a globe. Get a puzzle. Start to talk about the calendar year, or different types of food and music. There are kids all around the planet and [your kids] might want to learn how other kids learn,” Healy offers.

There are infinite ways to help raise kids who compassionately think about cultures different from their own, whether within or beyond the borders of our great 50 states. Here are just a few ideas experts recommend:

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Start the dialogue. “Talking about concepts like respect and differences early in our children’s lives can be as natural as talking to him or her about eating and sleeping. It is an important factor in helping our children know that it’s okay to recognize differences that we all have and that it’s okay to talk about them,” says Kara Wright, founder of Mindhearted, Inc., a diversity education company for parents.

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Wright also says that raising globally conscious kids who respect differences requires parents to tell the truth about what we see and examine our own values, beliefs and understanding for want we want for our children.

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Eat a cross-cultural cuisine. The way to a person’s heart is through his or her stomach. What more natural way to get a glimpse into how others live than to eat the food indigenous and meaningful to them?

Attend an international festival. Share cultures informally by food, music and costume at local international festivals held throughout the year. This month families can take advantage of the annual International Festival held Nov. 19—22 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

Get a pen pal. Work with your child’s teachers to encourage international pen pals to learn more about how kids live in other parts of the world. Pen pals can communicate via Skype, such as School #2 does, or the old fashioned way—email!

Celebrate holidays from other cultures. What a simple thing that can provide insight into the history of a culture or religion. The library is a great resource for discovering what and how other cultures celebrate.

Watch foreign films. Seeing a story that is written and told in a language other than our own provides an often beautiful and sometimes jarring way to learn new points of view from those who live in other countries.

Learn another language. “Learning a foreign language is a great way to broaden your mindset, because it’s not only the language you learn, it’s actually another way of looking at the world,” says the International School’s Garner.

Host exchange students or hire an au pair.

LiLing Pang, co-founder and editor of travel review website Trekaroo, says, “There is nothing like living with someone of a different culture to get to learn about their culture. Undoubtedly, your guest will break some of your social norms and house rules. But as parents, we are the ones who model to our kids how to respond to different cultures. Sometimes that requires some soul searching of our own as parents.” How true.

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Allow kids to find their own way. Janice YesterBeyer, mother of three bi-racial children and author of the children’s book “Zebert The Rainbow Striped Zebra,” says her children had a hard time choosing a peer group to fit into as they did not want to offend either their African American mom or German dad. “I don’t think that parents should force their children to integrate with other kids; it should be a natural thing, and it will turn into a natural thing if parents open their kids up to different experiences and different people.”

Healy sums up the need for raising culturally aware kids when she says, “If the planet is to succeed, we not only need to connect leaders of our countries but need the children to learn about each other and have compassion and kindness.” I happen to agree.

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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Arts & Enrichment Guide Dana Mannix Gymnastics Parties & Camps 9325 Uptown Drive, Suite 1000, Indianapolis, IN 46256 Dana Mannix 317-863-0491 mmannix@danamannixgymnastics.com www.danamannixgymnastics.com We offer pre-school, recreational, and competitive gymnastics. We also provide birthday parties and open gym times. Our mission is to enhance children physically, mentally and spiritually!

Eiteljorg Museum 500 W. Washington St. 317-636-9378 The Eiteljorg Museum, which opened in 1989, was founded by Harrison Eiteljorg.

The museum showcases Western and Native American art and cultural objects. The museum’s design is also inspired by the land, people, and architecture of the American Southwest. The mission of the Eiteljorg Museum is to inspire an appreciation and understanding of the art, history and cultures of the American West and the indigenous peoples of North America. The Eiteljorg Museum collects and preserves Western art and Native American art and cultural objects of the highest quality, and serves the public through engaging exhibitions, educational programs, cultural exchanges and entertaining special events.

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P.O. Box 90315, Indianapolis, IN 46240 Peggy Meyer 317-201-6485 peg@firstyearsfamilycenter.org www.firstyearsfamilycenter.org Parenting Program First Years brings you together with other parents who are going through the same ages and stages that you are experiencing with your child. Our discussion groups are as supportive as they are informative. We incorporate children with special needs into our current programs. We also provide you and your child with an enriched play environment free of those distractions you have at home.

Gymboree Play & Music 12524 N. Gray Rd., Carmel, IN 46033 317-574-9626 carmelin@gymboreeclasses.com Gymboree offers unique Play & Learn, Music or Art events & parties. These events are lead by our professional teachers in our clean, creative and colorful environment.

We can also bring the event to you with our mobile program. Ages birth-5years.

are lead by our professional teachers in our clean, creative and colorful environment.

We can also bring the event to you with our mobile program. Ages birth-5years.

JCC 6701 Hoover Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46260 317-251-9467 lbaier@JCCindy.org www.JCCindy.org The JCC welcomes families and individuals of all faiths and backgrounds. More than three generations have grown up in the JCC’s early childhood education and camp programs. Thousands walk through the JCC’s doors each week to work out in the modern f itness center, participate in leagues and exercise classes, swim, enjoy family programs and so much more. The JCC – Good for life!

Meridian Music 12725 Old Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46032 Hillary Blake, Director of Education 317-575-9588 hblake@meridianmusic.com www.meridianmusic.com Music & Instrument Performance Meridian Music offers private lessons on almost every intrument. Harmony Road courses are also offered for children between the ages of 18 months and 6 years.

Tippy Toes School of Dance 5110 Commerce Square Dr., Greenwood, IN 46143 Kathy Simpson 317-881-7425 simpsontippytoes@sbcglobal.net www.tippytoesschoolofdance.com Type of School: Dance A darling little dance studio that specializes in preschool dance! Voted Top 3 Dance Studio in Central Indy by WRTV Channel 6 Alist! Two locations : The Princess Castle or Minnie’s House! Parent observation ALWAYS allowed. Dance shoe rental available. FREE registration. Register online today! NO CONTRACT to sign.

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Boarding School Benefits Exploring the Unique Educational Structure of Boarding Schools Forget about your prejudgments of boarding schools. Disregard “Dead Poets Society” pressures to carpe diem, “School Ties” focus on prejudices and the horrors of headmasters like Aberforth and Ariana Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter” series. Boarding schools offer a unique experience for students from ages f ive through their teenage years.

On average, the boarding school in America has enjoyed more than a century of continuous operation. The f irst boarding school in the United States was West Nottingham Academy, in Maryland. Founded in 1744, the boarding school is still going strong, as are many other boarding schools of that era including Phillips Exeter Academy and Milton Academy.

“Harry Potter” and “Dead Poets Society” are movies based on traditional, British boarding school models. In so many ways, we do not follow those traditional models. But there are still some important similarities. We do eat a family style dinner together as a full community several times a month. Students often meet their best, life-long friends at boarding school,” said Josh Lawton, director of admission at The White Mountain School in New Hampshire. “We encourage students to f ind their academic passions, explore their strengths and address their weaknesses. The faculty includes highly skilled professionals who take pride in their work and care deeply about our students. Their mentor-ship is an important aspect of students’ lives. In both of those movies, however, these positive qualities were sometimes taken to the extreme with disastrous consequences. Our day to day lives simply aren’t as extreme or exciting as it is in the movies—thankfully.”

The f irst boarding schools were modeled after British schools, which were originally for white, wealthy, Christian boys. Later, they served a more practical purpose satisfying the challenges of long distance travel to f iner educational institutions then evolving to provide an establishment that would be founded upon certain religious aff iliations.

opportunities, utilizing technology to prov ide a safe environment for st udent s and much more.

“We are able to meet students where they are which is pretty uncommon. We are intentionally small for that very reason. Low student: faculty ratios and the interactions our students have with faculty in the classroom, sports and dorm allow us to know each student well enough to meet their academic and social needs. All students have a faculty advisor who acts as a liaison between student, school and parent. We are, and have been since our inception in 1886, a school that emphasizes the importance of community,” said Lawton.

Boarding schools are student-focused because they have to be to aid in the youth’s success.

They are not college-aged and need a structure to succeed. The reasons parents and students choose boarding school are many, but often its to best equip them for success, experience diverse cultures and curricula and live life in a way they cannot at home and expedite their growth and maturity.

“At Lake Forest Academy our students come from 31 different countries, both day and boarding students mingle with each other. Students become educated about people with different perspectives. The day students are able to stay until 10:00 p.m. as they do their extra curricular activities which they are required to participate in,” said Loring Strudwick, dean of admission.

Boarding Schools of the 21st Century

Parents Welcome Anytime, Anyway, Anywhere

In today’s society, boarding schools have maintained their traditions while also adjusting to cultural demands by including millions of dollars for f inancial aid, scholarship

“Parents are invited to call, email, write, or visit when they want to. Each student has an assigned Adviser that does all off icial communications like progress reports and check

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in. The adviser role goes beyond off icial communications,” said Lawton. “They connect with families at least once every two weeks by phone or email. Parents can also follow on Facebook, Twitter, Picasa, and You Tube. Many students also make connections with other faculty members who are always available to parents.”

The question is, is this more communication than what might take place at home for a public school student? Laura Weaser, dean of girls at Culver Academy in Indiana, comments that she f ind relationships are stronger with parents by not being with one another every day saying “Make your bed, take the trash out” and it allows for more meaningful conversations. We view it as a partnership between the school and parents because we’re not going to be as good or as strong as it could be.

“At Culver, parents are welcome to visit anytime they can, being present on weekends and at sporting events if possible. We encourage being in touch with the student’s counselor and establishing a relationship with that person is pretty important. Dorm counselors are in touch weekly with parents at the girl’s school. This is said to be more than they are going to get at a public high school,” said Weaser.

Don’t be fooled kids. It’s not like college.

“Boarding school is very different than college. Institutionally, the rules lay the framework for the students and how they interact with the institution as well. Also, being small and family-oriented changes how students approach their new found freedom,” said Lawton.

“There is limited freedom. Students have a curfew, study hours, and a procedure to abide by when leaving campus including permission from the dean and an email or phone call from the parents. With each advance to the next grade comes more freedom. They are under 18, therefore our responsibility. One time caught drinking, one time with drugs and they’re gone,” said Strudwick. “Fortunately being located near Chicago, Lake Forest students have the luxury of Chicago trips to shop, experience dance and theatre shows along with a full on-campus schedule of activities.”

Rigorous and strict often describe boarding schools. There is a reason for that. Let them be terms synonymous with determination and success. “The faculty like that on

“Dead Poets Society,” the relationship is rich between the adults and students as they are going through a very pivotal part of their life. They are doing it on their own, going through a very rigorous experience at Culver,” said Weaser.

“Rigorous is def initely college prep, our kids are chal lenged ever yday in the classroom. One of the things we pride ourselves on is high challenge, high support. The students are well supported to reach their goals. We have very competitive athletics.

Boys have a military structure. Girls have a democratic str ucture to experience leadership positions-in all walks of their life at Culver. There is a lot jammed in the structured schedule. The students have made it this way by being who they are.

The community aspect is hard to understand from the outside. The kind of support you get from one another and the adults is like family,” said Weaser.

The overwhelming list of opportunities and comforting notion of life-long friendships entices students and parents alike to disregard Hollywood’s depictions of boarding schools and experience education in the 21st century.

Nikki Keever is a freelance writer living in Noblesville, Indiana with her husband and three children.

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Boarding School Guide Culver Academies 1300 Academy Rd., Culver, IN 46511 Mike Turnbull, Director of Admissions 574-842-7000 Admissions@culver.org www.culver.org Grades 9 - 12 A college-preparatory co-educational boarding school with 792 students representing 39 states and 28 countries that educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual – mind, spirit, and body - through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character. With strong academics and college placement, a scenic 1,800-acre lakeside campus, unparalleled facilities, 60 sports teams, dance and performing arts, Culver offers its students the opportunity of a lifetime – where tomorrow’s leaders learn, grow and mature.

Episcopal High School 1200 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302 Emily Atkinson 703-933-4062 admissions@episcopalhighschool.org www.episcopalhighschool.org Boarding Episcopal Cost/Tuition/Financial Aid: $42,000/year (includes room and board) Open House - November 7, 2009 Grades 9 - 12 A coeducational, college preparatory boarding school near Washington, DC, Episcopal High School offers dynamic and rigorous academics, broad and inclusive arts and athletics

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programs, and an enduring commitment to service and spiritual inquiry. Our students, from 30 states and 14 countries, are encouraged to think creatively, work collaboratively, develop individual passions, and celebrate the talents of others.

The King’s Academy 202 Smothers Rd, Seymour, TN 37865 Janice Mink, Director of Admissions 865-573-8321 Fax: 865-573-8323 jmink@thekingsacademy.net www.thekingsacademy.net 4 years - 18 years/PreK - 12th Grade The King’s Academy is a Christ-centered day and boarding school reaching local, national and international students of all socioeconomic backgrounds, educating and preparing them academically, emotionally, physically, socially, and spiritually for the 21st Century.

The Academy’s university preparatory curriculum provides for the common and general needs of students in an atmosphere where Christian beliefs and values are freely examined and expressed.

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The Gift of Attention

Teaching Kids the Importance of Paying Attention likely to get through to your kids about keeping their own habits under control. Here are some places you should be especially firm:

This year, when families set the table for holiday feasting, they may need to leave an extra space beside the nut cup. Cellphones and PDA’s have become so indispensable to many people that they show up as uninvited guests at everything from movies to funerals.

Obviously, these devices have their place. They’ve made communication quick, reliable and even fun. That’s why the typical American teen sends 3000 text messages month. Yet, without boundaries, the constant chatter from electronic devices can interfere with your child’s ability to focus and your family’s opportunities to connect.

Although teens and many adults have adopted multi-tasking as a way of life, brain research suggests that constantly switching from one activity to the next interferes with short-term memory and long-term learning. In addition, being able to decide where you’ll focus your attention turns out to be a rather strong predictor of success in a variety of areas.

In one fascinating study, a researcher left four year olds alone in a room with a marshmallow. The kids were told they could have a second marshmallow if they didn’t eat the first. Many of the kids succumbed and popped the marshmallow in their mouths. Some, however, didn’t largely because they were about to focus their attention on something other than the marshmallow. Years later, the kids with the ability to control their focus were getting better grades and higher SAT scores.

Teaching kids to screen out electronic distraction—or marshmallows—isn’t easy, but the holidays are a good time to start. Parents must lead by example. Demonstrate your priorities by locking away your own devices during special meals and other holiday festivities. (It’s not OK to keep your PDA in your pocket or you lap “just in case.”) If you really believe the messages you’re missing could be urgent, keep a log. Then, one by one, rate the importance of the communication against the importance of what it interrupted. If something is truly an emergency that requires your attention, excuse yourself with apologies just as you would if you had to take a phone call.

Once you’ve demonstrated that texting and other forms of electronic communication can be put in their place, you’re more

Driving. The facts are in. Driving while texting is like driving buzzed. Even talking on a cellphone impairs the split second reactions that avoid an accidents.

This holiday, make a family resolution.

NO ONE in your family will text while driving. To enforce the rule, turn phones off in the car so no one is tempted to respond to that seductive ring tone. Don’t call your teen if you think he or she might be driving. And make it a rule that anyone who needs a phone fixes will pull over and park.

...the typical American teen sends 3000 text messages each month!

Daydreaming. Sherry Turkle, one of the first researchers to examine the psychological impact of the digital revolution, believes it’s become more difficult for young people to find the peace and quiet they need to think their own thoughts. A device that vibrates every few minutes produces a sense of urgency. Kids feel they have to respond and, indeed, some young people report that friends get angry with them if they aren’t instantly available. Parents owe it to their kids to help them carve out genuinely private time. In some households, this means parents themselves have to use restraint.

Electronic devices allow parents to be in constant contact with kids, which may make it more difficult for them to learn how to make their own decisions and solve their own problems. Just because you can text, your child doesn’t mean you should.

In each of these cases, the goal is to teach children that, like time and money, attention is a resource that shouldn’t be squandered. The holidays are an especially good time for everyone to remember that, in our distraction-filled world, giving someone your undiluted attention may be the best gift of all.

Conversation. Being able to talk to people face to face continues to be a valuable skill, but parents have to work hard to cultivate it, especially in text-addicted teens.

Genuine conversation requires attentive listening, something that won’t happen if electronic devices are buzzing and blinking.

Holiday dinners are one place to start. Encourage everyone to leave automatic messages making it clear they don’t want to be disturbed. If your kids protest, point out that knowing how to focus on the person in front of you is a huge advantage in romantic relationships. Parents too should remember that nothing is sexier than giving your partner your undivided attention.

Carolyn Jabs, M.A., has been writing about families and the Internet for over fifteen years.

She is the mother of three computer-savvy kids.

Other Growing Up Online columns appear on her website www.growing-up-online.com.

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Sleep. Research from the National Institutes of Health provides decisive evidence that teenagers need about nine hours of sleep a night. One recent study found that teens that routinely stayed up until midnight on school nights were more likely to be depressed and even suicidal. Of course, even if your teen doesn’t send messages after lights out, other kids may not have the same restraint. Use the phone bill to monitor the hours when your child’s phone is being used. Then encourage your child to establish blackout times with friends. If kids can’t enforce the rule, confiscate phones at bedtime.

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Carmel Adoption Attorney Developing African Adoption Program Mich ele L. Jackson, who chairs the Adoption Practice Group of Carmel law f irm JOCHAM HARDEN DIMICK JACKSON, PC recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire, commonly referred to as the “DRC”) where she traveled from September 25 – October 2, 2009. Accompanied by members of her adoption agency, MLJ Adoptions, she visited with government authorities as part of her new international adoption program.

Michele began development of the new program in January 2009 with the help of a Congolese attorney based in Chicago, who divides her residency between the Midwest and the DRC. During her visit to DRC, Michele and her team visited more than 200 children in 5 orphanages, including a facility which cares for children with HIV. She distributed 6 boxes of donated clothing and school supplies. Sanctif ied, one of the orphanages, has no electricity, blankets or running water, yet houses 48 children ages 4 months to 14 years. Michele and her team personally donated $1,000 and are seeking to raise $1,500 more to help acquire basic services for the orphanage. During the trip to DRC, the team learned there are more than 4.5 million orphans in DRC alone, with approximately 400,000 of them available for adoption. Time from submission of an

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JHDJ Law’s Adoption Practice Group offers legal services for domestic and international adoption, including private and agency adoptions, step-parent adoptions, second parent adoptions, and surrogacy contracts.

application to completion of the adoption is 4-12 months, which is shorter than average for many inter-countr y adoptions. MLJ Adoptions will immediately begin taking applications for parents who want to adopt from DRC. JHDJ Law’s Adoption Practice Group offers legal services for domestic and international adoption, including private and agency adoptions, step-parent adoptions, second parent adoptions, and surrogacy contracts.

Michele represents both birth and adoptive parents, and provides resources and adoption education. She also offers other various international family law services, including adoption contract reviews, international custody, abduction prevention, and orphan visa appeals.

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Girls Night Out in Indy—Just for Moms Gossip, Goblets & Ganache Now that the kids are back in school, you probably realize you have been Supermom, Superwife and Super-stressed. It’s time for you and your friends to get away and take a break. Let me entertain you with a few things I did on a recent respite.

From there, we went to the Indianapolis Art Center to get our creative juices f lowing. While visitors can pre-register for classes like jewelry making, pottery, painting and ceramics, we opted for glassblowing (www.indplsartcenter.org). Our instructor took his time prepping each of us for the experience and we were able to create our own masterpieces to take home.

Depending on the time of year, you can make paperweights for Mother’s Day, Halloween, Christmas and more that are each themed for the season.

A couple gal pals of mine decided to have a G-rated adult pajama party. The whole intent was to have a slumber party atmosphere with late night girly gossip and shopping ‘til we dropped. We packed the jammies, loose f itting pants (so we could squeeze in as much chocolate, wine and other goodies as possible) and left our troubles behind at work/ home and wherever else.

Then, we booked a night at the Yel low Rose Inn (w w w. yellowroseinn.com), a beautiful Bed and Breakfast on Delaware Street on the north side of downtown Indianapolis. B&B’s are perfect hideaways for girlfriends getaways because you each have your own space with your own room (or you have the option to share) and yet, you can still run down the hall and downstairs in your PJ’s with curlers in your hair and not worry about anyone saying or thinking, “Shame on you!” I don’t know about you, but hosting at your own house isn’t nearly as fun after you spend a week cleaning, hiding junk and stocking the refrigerator. A B&B is a working woman’s and working mom’s dream. Think about it—someone else cleaning up after you and serving nice warm meals. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? In our case, the Yellow Rose Inn was the perfect place because we had the whole place to ourselves, and we loved the rooftop Jacuzzi in which we shared all the latest gossip after gorging on food and beverages.

for the kids we left at home. Then, dare I admit it, we were caught up in the fun of playing with the toys ourselves, wearing silly hats and using puppets to voice our social concerns. I won’t say whom, but one of us discovered the plastic f ingers that make an embarrassing sound when you pull on them and we had to leave for fear of wetting our pants from laughing so hard.

Of course, what self-respecting gal with money burning a hole in her pocket doesn’t pamper herself by purchasing a little bling and new shoes? So, we were ‘forced’ to stop at Silver in the City (www.shopsilverinthecity.com) where we also discovered some fun gag gifts for a friend who couldn’t make the trip. Stouts Shoes (stoutsfootwear.com/) is just a couple of doors down and we had a hoot checking out the old-fashioned basket delivery system that delivers the shoes from upstairs storage area to customers downstairs.

Who knew you could f ind a shoe store that still individually We titled our f irst day, “Gossip, Goblets & Ganache” and measures and fits you for a pair of shoes? We did find another set out in search of said food and beverages. We made a spot—more on that later. quick stop at The Flying Cupcake on North Illinois (www. thef lyingcupcakebakery.com). After spending a good half After that, Global Gifts (www.globalgiftsindy.com/) hour salivating over the choices, we wound up buying a produced some great finds that were unique and handcrafted variety pack complete with a wide variety of goodies by artisans from around the world. We felt better about including the Red Velvet Elvis, the Black Bottom and ourselves knowing that each purchase helps provide employment for struggling artisans in developing countries.

Coconut Monster.

It is a fair trade store that emphasizes environmental Then, we headed out to The Best Chocolate in Town (www. responsibility and sustainability. Gender equity, no child bestchocolateintown.com) on Massachusetts Avenue. There, labor and safe and healthy working conditions are important we sought out hand-made truff les with surprise ingredients to how they do business. like Guinness, champagne, wasabi and ginger along with the more traditional chocolates. We then determined we We had worked up an appetite and decided we would head might want something with which to wash it down and out to Broad Ripple and treat ourselves to sushi and sake at stopped in next door at the Mass Ave. Wine Shop. We also Naked Tchopstix (www.tchopstix.com). The name alone made a pit stop at Easley Winery for a bottle of Reggae was worth the drive. Those who were squeamish about Red (mixed with coconut liquor, it’s a perfect summer/fall eating anything raw (that would be me) were delighted to cocktail). One of the ladies thought ahead to bring a bottle discover cooked sushi rolls and a cute server (bonus) who of Chateau Thomas’ new sugar-free wine called Slender. So was more than happy to educate us with an impromptu the pantry was stocked and we were ready to catch up on version of their “Sushi for Sissies” class. all the gossip we had missed over the last several months as Since we were feeling properly sated and sashimi’d, we we sat in the hot tub. thought we would stock up on goodies for that night’s gossip The next day, we grabbed the purses to hit the shops on Mass session and headed over to Just Pop In on Guilford Avenue Ave. We started out at Mass. Ave. Toys (www.massavetoys. (www.justpopinonline.com) for some gourmet popcorn in com). Okay, it started out as a guilt thing to buy presents a variety of f lavors (fruit to chocolate to cheese).

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Before we knew it, it was time to clean up and I hope you are sitting down for this—to go to the mall without makeup on our faces! That’s right, we hit the makeup counters at Nordstrom at the Circle Centre mall for makeovers and let someone else work their magic on our faces. We checked out the huge shoe selection and then went upstairs for lingerie f ittings. Talk about a liberating experience. First of all, you have to promise you don’t tell anyone. Promise? Okay! Every single one of us found out we were buying the wrong size bra! The good news is we each measured fewer inches around but had larger cup sizes—woo hoo!

After we were lifted, separated and feeling smug, we went downstairs for dinner and strutted our stuff at the legendary St. Elmo Steakhouse (www.stelmos.com). We each had to have a f iery hot shrimp cocktail and then got a different dish so we could pass it around and share.

The next day was all about pampering. Studio 2000 (www. studio2000spa.com) braced itself for our little entourage as we ditched our clothes for comfy robes and a couple hours of bliss downtown on the circle. After pedicures, manicures, a mud wrap, a hot stone massage and a de-aging f irming massage, we went back to the B&B to brag about our spoilage and compare notes on which spa treatment we might try the next time we are let loose on the town. Since we all felt so rested and relaxed, it was naptime so we could prepare for another night of wild-abandon at Scholar’s Inn on Mass Ave. (www.scholarsinn.com). There, we had halfpriced martinis (thanks to planning ahead for the Thursday night special), more gourmet food and played a little game of truth or dare, which ended up being quite educational and provided us with some good dirt on each other.

Since it was our last night together, we stayed up late telling more stories in our jammies, f inished off the treats and settled in for a long night’s rest. We wrapped things up with lunch outdoors on the f inal day at the Rathskeller (www. rathskeller.com). We were comfy in our sweats outside in the Biergarten as we munched on soft hot pretzels and sipped our beer. And, of course, we spent a fair amount of time conjuring up excuses to have another overnighter without any responsibilities.

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2009 International Festival

Celebrating Persian and Other World Cultures Nov. 19-22 Nationalities Council of Indiana, hosts of the International Festival, have been very helpful in opening the door to greater community awareness and appreciation. She says, “We feel that performing at community events such as the International Festival is a great way for the community to get to know us. (The audiences) are very kind and very interested. Last year after our Festival appearance we couldn’t keep up with the requests to perform. We are not entertainers per se, but we enjoy bringing our culture live to the community.”

The rich culture of Persia, known to us today as Iran, will be explored through stage performances and through one-to-one outreach to the larger community at the 2009 International Festival, sponsored by AAA Hoosier Motor Club. The Festival will be held Thursday, November 19 through Sunday, November 22 at the West Pavilion, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1200 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis. The Persian community is but one of dozens of nationalities to be spotlighted at the Festival. Families and individuals living in central Indiana who have ties to foreign lands around the world use the Festival to display their cultural heritage with on-stage time as well as food and cultural booths. The result for visitors is a virtual trip around the world, without leaving home. Two stages provide nonstop entertainment that is based in the art, culture and expression from all corners of the globe. Students and children are given special attention in one of the most concentrated cross-culture learning experiences available anywhere.

At the International Festival, there will be performances by three Persian dance groups, one from the Indiana Persian School along with the adult “Aftab” (sunshine) dance group and the “Mahtab” (moonlight) Children’s Persian Dance Group. Parvin Holmes is manager of the Aftab and Mahtab groups. She says, “To encourage people to be interested in Persian culture, I thought dance, music and art are the best ways to reach people and get their attention. For me, the easiest was dance because I know that Iranians love dance. So I started (the Aftab group) with f ive ladies between 25 and 30. Each year I work to build the program and make it better.” Parvin explains that bringing in the children’s group (Mahtab) allows a new generation to be able to express the Persian culture while at the Six-year-old Indy’s Child cover girl Donya Zandi of Indianapolis embodies the cross- same time bonding with other children from Iranian homes and exploring their common cultural spirit that is the heart of the International Festival. Donya was born in the U.S. to ethnic heritage. f irst-generation Iranian immigrant parents living in Indianapolis. To help her appreciate where her parents are from, the family speaks mostly Farsi at home. When Donya joins Mohammad Kaviani, a lecturer in the Department of Economics at IUPUI who was born in her parents at get-togethers with other Persian families here in Indianapolis, she is adept at Iran, highlights that culture goes beyond music and dance: “When we say culture, it covers reciting from memory the beautiful poetry of the Persian poet Hafez in the language of her many subjects including languages, literature, politics, religion, food, and celebrations of heritage. Her mom and dad involved her in the “Mahtab” Children’s Persian Dance Group some different occasions. I would say that the salient feature of Iranian culture is literature. as a way for her to teach others about Iranian culture while at the same time learning it It is very rich and is becoming increasingly known in the west. For example, there are the herself. Her father, Firooz Zandi was born in Iran and still has the majority of his family works of Rumi, Hafez, Saadi, and of course Khayyam among others. These are but a few living there. He says, “The value is for people to learn something about Iran other than well-known Iranian poets, philosophers that are more familiar in the west.” He goes on hearing about the mullahs on television every day. The value is for people to see our 3000 to describe how the Persian culture (Iran is a name given to the country by and for those year-old culture, and for us to teach about that culture to our children. Iran is not what outside the country) goes back thousands of years. you see on television.”

Kaviani also says, “The difference between Iran’s current religious regime and the The Persian community is relatively small in the Indianapolis area, but the families who beautiful poetry and literature of Iran’s past needs to be known. The current regime is have moved here for work or education are putting down roots that will help keep their an institutionalized religion of the Shiite branch of Islam. The poetry and literature are culture alive as generations such as Donya’s become assimilated. Shayda Bradley is president the exact opposite. Suf ism is the Islamic version of mysticism and it is very prevalent in of the Society for Promotion of Persian Culture (SPPC). Shayda says, “We think we have Persian poetry and literature. about 500 families in Indianapolis. Because this group of people is well educated, they would like to keep the Persian community alive so that they can keep their heritage and Six-year-old Donya Zandi is a young American of Persian descent who is able to recite culture. They want to be more active in the community. Our plan for the future is to grow from memory long passages of beautiful ancient Persian poetry in Farsi. It’s clear that her the knowledge of our heritage for our children—the second and third generations-- by parents, her friends in the local Persian Community, and the Indianapolis community at creating schools. We have a small school currently at Carmel High School on Sundays to large are encouraging her to be a well-grounded leader of tomorrow and a living bridge keep the language alive. Our major goal is within the next f ive years to build a building between cultures. That spirit of education, cultural appreciation and diverse celebration is so that we can have a community center.” She goes on to say that the efforts of the also what the International Festival is all about.

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LEARNING THROUGH PLAY Choosing a Child’s First School

hoosing the right preschool C for a child may be one of the most complicated decisions parents

have to make. An estimated five million children are in preschool programs (children from six weeks to six-years-old), and the number is growing. According to the Families and Work Institute, children benefit from quality programs with a competent faculty and good ratios. They suffer fewer behavioral troubles, have larger expressive vocabularies, feel close to their teachers, and enjoy more complex, less aggressive play with peers.

According to Kyle D. Pruett, M.D., in his book Me, Myself and I, “Schools can help a great deal by having children listen to both read and told stories, and then discussing their content. This encourages a sense of cooperation by listening and playing with others, and rehearsing self-reliance. Quality schools can further assist children by allowing them to practice sharing and using their imaginations to learn language through play, songs, and stories.”

When assessing a preschool program, parents should seek schools that encourage learning through play. Play and imagination are possibly the most important resources children possess. In fact, Dr. Pruett stresses the connection between play and imagination by suggesting that “imagination surfaces when a child takes what she has learned through play about how past experiences can be symbolized, and starts to ‘imagine’ things, beyond mere repetition.”

Parent Tips Parents can begin to evaluate preschools by asking the following questions: • Will my child’s curiosity and creativity be encouraged?

• Is the school cheerful and bright?

• Is the faculty First Aid/CPR certified?

• Are daily reports available for each child?

• Is the school licensed by the state?

• Are parents welcome to visit at any time?

• Is an internal quality assurance program in place?

• Is the school’s environment multi-cultural and developmentally appropriate?

• Is a wellness policy in place?

• Are teachers offered opportunities for professional development?

Preschool Curriculum Preschool classrooms should be arranged to encourage imagination and play in order to enhance your child’s learning experience. They should include easily accessible ageappropriate educational materials, art supplies, books, and musical instruments. Children should be encouraged to explore learning centers such as creative art, math, dramatic play, science, music, and computers; to ask questions; and to take time making friends and socializing. Teachers should provide enriching activities and balance each day with quiet activities, spirited music and movement, and plenty of outdoor climbing, running, and jumping Preschool programs should encourage their teachers to develop their own lesson plans. In fact, be wary of programs developed by a centralized entity or corporation – they may neglect your child’s individual needs. Unique lesson plans allow teachers to consider your child’s development as well as integrating play and imagination. In other words, in a quality preschool program, dinosaurs are not extinct during “Prehistoric Frenzy Week.”

Instead, your child may learn about the foods carnivores and herbivores eat by sampling ‘dinosaur snacks,’ and discussing the differences between various dinosaur footprints while stamping colorful dino-prints on their classroom floors.

Preschool Innovation The preeminent preschool programs are integrating enrichment programs, such as fitness, manners and sign language, into their curriculum. This seamless assimilation provides optimum learning opportunities for children in a convenient ‘all-in-one’ package.

Parents should consider the following resources when choosing their children’s program: • The fitness and nutrition program exposes children to the skills necessary to support their active lives, develop positive self-esteem, and set the foundation for a healthy life-style.

• A manners program fosters skill acquisition in the areas of friendship, compassion, cooperation, and kindness; as well as build a foundation of courtesy and respect for children by working in partnership with parents.

• A sign language program allows babies to communicate their pre-verbal wants and needs and it has been shown to reduce conflict, facilitate an understanding of human emotions, and increase preschool-age children’s confidence and self-esteem.

• The Spanish program introduces children to language and culture through a multitude of games, songs, and activities.

• The yoga program uses nature, animals and a little imagination to help children gain improvements in focus, body awareness and control, balance, creativity, and flexibility.

Choose a year-round program to provide consistency for children as well as either half or full-day scheduling to offer flexibility for families. Choosing the right preschool means children will make friends, discover that learning is fun, and feel safe every day. To learn more about The Goddard School®, please call 1-800-GODDARD or visit on the web at: www.goddardschool.com.

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Is It a Bird? A Plane? Or an Ornithologist?

Carole G.Vogel and Yossi Leshem Present The Man Who Flies with Birds at the 11th Annual Ann Katz Festival of Books Years before Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger III safely landed his plane in the Hudson River, an Israeli ornithologist had long been tackling the problem of airplane bird strikes. In the early 1980s, Yossi Leshem convinced the Israeli Air Force to loan him a Cessna. His plan? To soar with the birds that migrate over Israel every year in search of a solution to the problem of bird-plane collisions. Leshem’s goal was two-fold: to prevent further endangerment to humans and to protect bird species that were at risk of extinction.

The ornithologist’s dedication to his science is but one part of the magnificent book, The Man Who Flies with Birds (Publisher: Kar-Ben, 2009). Beautifully illustrated with photographs of birds soaring over Israel’s varied regions and drawings to explain some of the technical aspects of Leshem’s work, this book is less a biography and more an argument for the need for environmental protection, an explanation of the physics of flying and a study of the millions of birds seen in the skies above Israel.

On Sunday, November 8 at 10 am, Carole Garbuny Vogel, co-author of The Man Who Flies with Birds, will appear at the Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, to discuss Yossi Leshem’s story. Vogel’s presentation will include

a slideshow and book signing. John Castrale, a Department f ilm screenings, children’s programs, cultural events and a of Natural Resources non-game biologist known for banding book sale to appeal to all ages and interests. the Peregrine Falcon chicks at Market Tower, will give a local perspective on this topic.

Highlights of this year’s festival include opening night with Martin Fletcher, NBC News’ Tel Aviv bureau chief Gregory K. Silver, an attorney in Indianapolis and DC, and correspondent, on Wednesday, November 4, at 7 pm. will introduce Carole Vogel. Silver has been involved with Martin will be interviewed about his extraordinary, realenvironmental issues for many years. He is an administrative life adventures by John Stehr, the Emmy Award-winning law judge for the U.S. Justice Department and was a candidate co-anchor on Indy’s NBC aff iliate, WTHR, and former for State Senate and City Council. His advocacy to blend network correspondent for CBS news in New York. economic well-being with environmental control has been heard in Indiana and the halls of Congress.

Also this year, the festival will feature a luncheon and an exhibit by one of Indiana’s preeminent painters, Lois Main The Man Who Flies with Birds event is part of the JCC’s annual Templeton. Ms. Templeton’s inaugural exhibition was held Ann Katz Festival of Books and is a Spirit & Place event. The at the JCC 28 years ago and now, in her 80s, the artist event is free of charge, however donations are welcome. has come full circle with her return to the JCC, October 28 through mid-December. Information and dates for the Sponsors of The Man Who Flies with Birds include: Indy’s exhibit and all festival of events are listed below and can be Child and Butler University’s Center for Urban Ecology. found at www.JCCindy.org.

Co-sponsors are Hoosier Environmental Council, and Wild Birds Unlimited Sponsors for the 2009 Ann Katz Festival of Books include: Lilly Endowment Inc., a 2009 Fast Track Grant from the Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission, a generous contribution made by Irwin Katz in memory of About the Ann Katz Festival of Books With “something for everyone, literally,” the JCC’s 11th his wife, Ann; the Eugene & Marilyn Glick Donor Advised annual Ann Katz Festival of Books, November 4-21, is the Fund of JFGI; Fifth Third Bank, Center for Urban Ecology largest literary event of its kind in Central Indiana. This at Butler University, Center for Faith and Vocation at Butler year’s festival features 10 authors from a range of genres, 2 University, and Cohen Garelick & Glazier.

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Bill Harley telling My Brother, My Sister and Other Problems All performances take place at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 W. Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

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Sunday 01 Indianapolis Colts vs. San Francisco 49ers 1pm. Lucas Oil Stadium. 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. www. lucasoilstadium.com. 317-262-3452.

Indy’s largest Day of the Dead celebration The Indianapolis Art Center’s El Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on Sunday, November 1 from noon to 5 p.m. is Indianapolis’ largest, attracting about 3,000 people for the day. Traditional dance, music and art activities will be available at no charge to the public in celebration of this Mexican cultural holiday to welcome back deceased loved ones for the day. Adobo Grill will be on hand to sell traditional food items. Noon to 5 p.m. Indianapolis Art Center. 820 E. 67th St, Indianapolis. www.indplsartcenter.org. 317-255-2464.

JD Lawrence Presents The Clean Up Woman Concert 3 and 7:30 pm. Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www.

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317-231-0000.

Indy Cat Club Show Northwest Pavilion. Sat 11 am - 4 pm, Sun 10 am - 3 pm. $5; $3 seniors and under age 11; $10 family. Indiana State Fairgrounds.

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

317-927-7500.

Monday 02 IUPUI Basketball Tipoff Luncheon 11 am. $40. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www.iupuijags.com.

317-278-5247.

Tuesday 03 ISI Middle and High School Open House Tour this one-of-a-kind school, meet students of all ages, interact with teachers and the head of school during the 2009 International School of Indiana (ISI)

Open Houses. The middle school and high school will have its open house Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ISI, now in its 16th year, educates students age 3 through grade 12 in a multicultural environment through an internationally recognized curriculum.

As the only school in the Midwest to offer a trilingual program and an International Baccalaureate (IB) program for all students, ISI students are ready for the world stage. 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. International School of Indiana Middle School. 4330 North Michigan Road, Indianapolis. 317-923-1951.

2009 Women’s 101 Advanced Colts Camp Colts 101 Advanced is your chance to improve your knowledge of the game in a classroom setting.

Learn the X’s and O’s from Colts personnel and NFL Officials as they take you deep inside the game. Watch as plays are dissected on film, dig into the offensive and defensive strategies and have all of your toughest questions answered. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. $70. INdiana Farm Bureau Football Center. 7001 W. 56th St., Indianapolis. www.colts.com/ events.

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Election Day: LIVE from Delaware Street 10 am - 3 pm. $9 adults, $4 ages 5-17.

President Benjamin Harrison Home.

1230 N. Delaware St, Indianapolis. w w w. p r e s i d e n t b e n j a m i n h a r r i s o n . org/. 317-631-1888.

Indiana Pacers vs.

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

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. w w w. c o n s e c o f i e l d h o u s e . c o m .

317-917-2500.

Community Tuesday at White River State Park The f irst Tuesday of every month means discounts at all of your favorite attractions: Eiteljorg, NCAA, Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana State Museum and White River Gardens.

Visit Website for details. All Day. Discount Tuesday.

See Website for details or call. White River State Park. 801 W. Washington St.,

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Indianapolis. www.inwhiteriver.org.

800-665-9065.

Need a Job? Resumes Adults and teens are invited to learn how to put the polish on a resume and cover letter to help them get noticed.

This program will be presented by Lisa McDonald of Career Polish.

Call 275-4360 to register. 6:00 p.m.

East Washington Library. 2822 E. Washington St, Indianapolis. www. imcpl.org. 317-275-4360.

Live Irish Music Come see traditional Irish music at local Brockway Pub. 7:30-10pm. Free.

Brockway Pub. 12525 Old Meridian Street, Carmel. 317-669-8080.

Wednesday 04 Critical Mass Book Discussion Group November Book: One Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini.

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Carmel Clay Public Library Program Room. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us/.

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Martin Fletcher: Breaking News During three decades covering wars, revolutions, and natural disasters, NBC News Tel Aviv Bureau Chief Martin Fletcher worked his way from news agency cameraman to top network correspondent, facing down his own fears while facing up to mass killers, warlords, and murderers. Martin will be interviewed by Emmy Award winning, WTHR co-anchor John Stehr, about his extraordinary, real-life adventure stories. Audience members will be allowed to submit questions during the interview. 7 p.m. $5 / $3 members. Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center. 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www.jccindy.org/.

317-251-9467.

Oliver’s Window Book Signing Author, Elizabeth Shreve & Illustrator, Candice Hartsough McDonald (of Carmel) will be in the store to sign & discuss their new children’s picture book, Oliver at the Window. 6:00-8:00. Cost of Book.

Mudsock Books & Curiosity Shoppe.

11631 Fishers Station Drive (116th & Allisonville in the Marsh P, Fishers.

317-579-9822.

Sahaja Meditation Workshop 7-8pm. FREE. Nora Librar y. 8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. www. imcpl.org. 317-275-4470.

Thursday 05 Bob Morris: Assisted Loving What would you do if your eighty-year old father dragged you into his hell-bent hunt for new love?

Bob Morris, his seriously single son, tells you all about his trials and tribulations with his dad in this warm, witty, and wacky chronicle of a year of dating dangerously. 7 p.m. $5 / $3 members. Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center. 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. w w w. j c c i n d y. o r g /.

317-251-9467.

Chef’s Table 6:30pm. $60. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www. imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

Free Health Screenings Presented by Clarian Health and the Indiana Pacers. 11 am - 1:30 pm.

FREE. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. www. con secof ield hou se.com.

317-917-2500.

JCFA Composers’ Orchestra Concert 8 p.m.

Butler U n i v e r s i t y.

Lilly Hall Room 112, Indianapolis.

317-940-9246.

Mind Body and Wellness Workshop Dr. Zank Desai, from IAHV (The International Association for Human Values) and Art of Living Foundation of Indianapolis, will teach simple but powerful breathing, yoga and meditation techniques that help reduce stress. Program is free, but registration is required by calling Library’s Reference Desk at 844-3362. 7:00 p.m. Carmel Clay Public Library Program Room. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel.lib. in.us/. 317-844-3362.

Stanton Friedman Talks UFOs 7pm. FREE. Central Library. 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis. www.statelib.lib.in.us.

317-275-4100.

Target Free Family Night 4-8pm. FREE. The Children’s Museum.

3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. www. ch i ld r en s mu seu m . o r g / .

(317) 334-3322.

Make It Take It Craft Drop by the library to make a fun craft to take home. No registration required.

11:00am1:00pm. Free. Beech Grove Public Library.

1102 Main St, Beech Grove. 317-788-4203.

Story Time Come listen to stories, do finger plays, and sing alongs. Great fun for pre-school ages. Stay for the Make It Take It Craft immediately

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10:30am. Free. Beech Grove Public Library. 1102 Main St, Beech Grove.

317-788-4203.

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Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony Thurs 11 am; Fri and Sat 7:30 pm.

Various prices. Hilbert Circle Theatre. 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. www. indianapolissymphony.org. 317-262-1100.

Have you made case club in 2009? You are invited to attend a special dinner with the winemaker. Enjoy excellent wine and food pairings along with special releases and barrel tastings.

Reservations must be made in advance.

6-9 p.m. $65 each or $110 per couple.

Easley Winery. 205 N. College Ave., Indianapolis. www.easleywinery.com.

317-636-4516.

Friday 06 Clint Black in Concert 8 pm. Clowes Memorial Hall.

4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis. www.cloweshall.org. 317-940-6444.

Historical Fiction New work by Artist Kyle Ragsdale 6-9 pm. FREE. Harrison Center for the Arts. 1505 N. Delaware St, Indianapolis. www.harrisoncenter.org. 317-396-3886.

Indiana Pacers vs.

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

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. w w w.con secof ield hou se.com .

317-917-2500.

Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony Thurs 11 am; Fri and Sat 7:30 pm.

Various prices. Hilbert Circle Theatre. 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. www. indianapolissymphony.org. 317-262-1100.

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.

Home School Skates Great Family Music Mix $3.50/ per person includes skates Immediate f a m i l y of 6-10 $15.00 11 or more $ 1 . 0 0 / per person additional Ask about our special pricing for immediate family groups of 6 or more. 1:00 p.m. - 3: 00 p.m. $3.50 per person, includes skate rental. Skateland. 3902 N. Glen Arm Road, Indianapolis. w w w.sk atela nd i ndy.com.

(317) 291-6795.

Case Club Exclusive Event Wine Dinner at Easley Winery

Celebrate World Origami Day! Children of all ages are invited to drop in and try their hand at this ancient paper craft with help from members of the Indianapolis Regional Origami Network (IRON) of Folders. This program will be held in The Learning Curve. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Library. 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org.

317-275-4100.

Christamore House Guild Gala Fundraiser The black-tie event will serve complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to our guests. There will be a silent and live auction, dinner and dancing to the music of “Why Stop Now.” Mistress of Ceremonies is Kristi Lee from The Bob and Tom Show.

The Cristamore House is an inner-city, multi-service center in the Haughville neighborhood of Indianapolis. Proceeds from the gala provide monetary support for the many programs and services for the residents and their families along with assistance in capital improvement and maintenance of the historic structure. 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Westin Hotel Downtown Indianapolis. 50 South Capital Avenue, Indianapolis. Please contact Robin Davis @ 317-258-2471 or Anne-Marie Dezelan.

Day of the Dead: Frida Shrines 2pm. FREE. Central Library. 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis. www. imcpl.org. 317-275-4100.

Get Published: Write Now! 10 am - noon.

FREE. Central Librar y.

40 E. S t .

Clair St., Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4100.

Hemp Jewelry Teens and tweens are invited to make their own personalized hemp jewelr y.

Call 275-4350 to register. 3:00 4:30. East 38th Street Librar y. 5420 E. 38th St, Indianapolis. www.imcpl. org. 317-275-4350.

re so u rc e s Chemistry Day Find out what makes chemistry so cool with demonstrations, hands-on activities and displays. This dynamic event will intrigue the mind while emphasizing basic chemistry principles and safety. 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.

Model Railroad Meet Want to learn more about model railroading? Then come to this fun program in honor of National Railroad Month. See operating model trains and talk about model railroading with others who enjoy this hobby. Admission is free and registration is not required. For more information, call the Children’s & Youth Services desk at 844-3363. Presented jointly with the Central Indiana Division of the National Model Railroad Association. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Carmel Clay Public Library Program Room. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us/. 317-844-3363.

Screening: Arranged Two young women, one an Orthodox Jew, the other Muslim, meet and become friends as first-year teachers at a public school in Brooklyn. They discover that they have much in common, not the least of which is that they are both entering into arranged marriages. 7 p.m. $5 / $3 members. Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center. 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www.jccindy.org/.

317-251-9467.

Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony Thurs 11 am; Fri and Sat 7:30 pm.

Various prices. Hilbert Circle Theatre.

45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. w w w. i n d i a n a p o l i s s y m p h o n y. o r g .

317-262-1100.

Holliday Park Sunday Afternoon Hike Join us each Sunday afternoon as we hit the trail for a relaxing stroll, discovering what’s new in the park and enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. All ages, registration required. 2:00-3:00 pm. $3/ person. Holliday Park Nature Center.

6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis. www.hollidaypark.org. 3173277180.

Indianapolis Colts vs.

Houston Texans 1pm. $34-$270. Lucas Oil Stadium. 500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. www. lucasoilstadium.com. 317-262-3452.

Indy Swing Dance Club Lessons 2-3 pm; Open social dancing 3-6 pm. $15; $10 members and $5 students. Madame Walker Theatre.

617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. www. indyswingdanceclub.org. 317-236-2099.

The Man Who Flies with Birds On Sunday, November 8 at 10 am, Carole Garbuny Vogel, co-author of The Man Who Flies with Birds, will appear at the Arthur M. Glick JCC, 6701 Hoover Road, Indianapolis, to discuss Yossi Leshem’s story. Vogel’s presentation will include a slideshow and book signing.

John Castrale, a Department of Natural Resources non-game biologist known for banding the Peregrine Falcon chicks at Market Tower, will give a local perspective on this topic. 10 a.m. Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center.

6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www. jccindy.org/. 317-251-9467.

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a.MUSEment @ the Library 1-5pm. FREE. Central Library. 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org.

317-275-4100.

Dick Wolfsie: Mornings with Barney: The True Story of an Extraordinary Beagle

Butler Symphony Orchestra On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the BSO fittingly will perform Mahler’s magnificent Second Symphony, Resurrection, a musical tribute to the rebirth of hope.

3 p.m. Butler Symphony Orchestra.

Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis.

317-940-9065.

Just about everyone living in the greater Indianapolis metro area remembers Barney, the faithful canine companion of WISHTV’s Daybreak reporter, Dick Wolfsie.

Wolfsie has lent his unique brand of wit and humor to the screen for the past 17 years and is a weekly humor columnist for 25 central Indiana newspapers. After having written eight books, he resurrects tales of Barney’s mischievous antics and extraordinary life as a famous beagle in his latest book, Mornings with Barney:

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The True Story of an Extraordinary Beagle. 7 p.m. $5 / $3 members. Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center.

6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www. jccindy.org/. 317-251-9467.

and more. Camps are open to children ages 6 - 14. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. $100 for one parent and one child; $50 per additional child. INdiana Farm Bureau Football Center. 7001 W. 56th St., Indianapolis. www.colts.com/events.

Tuesday 10 Lieutenant Governor’s Leadership Luncheon

Live Irish Music Come see traditional Irish music at local Brockway Pub. 7:30-10pm. Free.

Brockway Pub. 12525 Old Meridian Street, Carmel. 317-669-8080.

Registration at 11:30 am with lunch and program at noon. Indiana Roof.

140 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.indianaroof.com. 317-236-1870.

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Page Turners Book Discussion Group

Indiana Microbrews 11am - 12 pm. FREE. Indiana State Library. 140 N. Senate Ave, Indianapolis. www.statelib.lib.in.us.

317-232-3675.

November Book: Speak Softly She Can Hear by Pam Lewis. 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Carmel Clay Public Librar y Program Room.

55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us/.

Rabbi Joe Black: Boker Tov! Good Morning!

Kids across the nation love this charismatic musician and children’s book writer. Parents love his clever mix of education with music and fun. We’ll serve “breakfast for dinner” and children are encouraged to come in pajamas and to bring a blanket. 6:30 p.m. $5 / $3 members. Children under 8 free. Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center.

6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www. jccindy.org/. 317-251-9467.

St.Vincent Mobile Screening 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. FREE. Monument Circle.

1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis.

The Black Crowes Concert 7:30 pm. $32.50$38. Murat Theatre.

502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. w w w. l i v e n a t i o n . c o m / m u r a t .

317-231-0000.

2009 Father/ Son Colts Camp These camps offer fathers and sons (moms and son/ daughters are welcome too) the opportunity to get an “inside” look at Colts football, not to mention tips on improving your game by the pros.

Perfect your spiral or practice your end zone dance while you gain instruction from the experts on the field. Activities will include drills on the field, coaching and interaction with Colts players and alumni, great food from McAlister’s Deli

Indiana Pacers vs.

Golden State Warriors 7 pm. $10-$650. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. w w w. c o n s e c o f i e l d h o u s e . c o m .

317-917-2500.

Lisa Grunberger: Yiddish Yoga Yiddish Yoga is a poignant and funny novel written in the voice of Ruthie, a recently widowed New York City

November 4–21, 2009

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Jewish grandmother, who accepts her granddaughter’s gift of a year’s worth of yoga lessons with surprising results. Lisa Grunberger is a Yoga teacher, a college professor, performer and published writer. She combines her background in exercise, spirituality and education in the glossary of Yiddish and yoga terms at the end of the book. 7 p.m. $5 / $3 members. Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center. 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www.jccindy.org/.

317-251-9467.

The Price of Progress: A conversation with Mari Evans and David Baker 6:30 -9pm.

FREE. Madame Walker Theatre. 617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. www.walkertheatre. com. 317-236-2099.

Moms and More Meeting at Center for Inquiry Snacks, conversation, light exercise, and reflection. Children are welcome with

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soAring wiTh migrATing Birds Carole garbuny vogel The Man Who Flies with Birds Sun, Nov 8, 10 am free, donations accepted Aircraft bird strikes have been in the news lately. Israeli ornithologist Yossi Leshem discovered a solution to the problem by flying with birds to study their migration patterns. Co-author Carole G. Vogel shares a stunning visual presentation and the compelling story of this remarkable scientist. also featuring...

John Castrale, DNR wildlife biologist Gregory K. Silver, environmentalist Thank you to our major sponsors of the 2009 Ann Katz Festival of Books: Irwin Katz in memory of his wife, Ann; Lilly Endowment Inc.; Indianapolis Cultural Development Commission; Eugene & Marilyn Glick Donor Advised Fund of JFGI; Fifth Third Bank; and Cohen Garelick & Glazier.

special thanks to our sponsors and co-sponsors of The Man Who Flies with Birds:

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volunteers available to care for children while mothers converse. 10-11:30am.

Free. Center for Inquiry. 350 Canal Walk, Suite A, Indianapolis. www. mommymoon.org. 317-654-8684.

jazz legends, as well as modern pieces by cutting-edge composers.

7:30 p.m. Clowes Memorial Hall.

4600 Sunset Ave, Indianapolis. www.cloweshall.org. 317-940-9246.

Sahaja Meditation Workshop 7-8pm.

FREE. Nora Library.

8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4470.

L. Jon Wertheim: Strokes of Genius

Percussive Arts Society: International Drum and Percussion Expo 9 am - 5 pm. $50. Indiana Convention Center. 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. 317-262-3400.

Thursday 12 ”Spirit & Place” at the President Benjamin Harrison Home ”Spirit & Place” presentation hosted by the Harrison Home within the theme of “Inspiring Places”. 2pm. Donations by choice. President Benjamin Harrison Home. 1230 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis. www.pbhh.org. 317-631-1888.

Jazz Ensemble Concert Under the direction of Matt Pivec, the Jazz ensembles present an exciting program of traditional works by

After watching the historic 2008 Wimbledon tennis f inal between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, L. Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated ‘s long-time tennis writer, was compelled to expand the story into a book format. Even if you didn’t see the match, Wertheim, one of America’s most versatile sports writers, will dazzle the audience with great stories and insights. 7 p.m. $5 / $3 members. Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center. 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www.jccindy.org/.

317-251-9467.

March of Dimes Real Estate Awards 5pm. Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www. livenation.com/murat. 317-231-0000.

Children’s Craft Classes The Greenwood Parks and Recreation Department is offering craft classes for children ages 10 and up. The craft classes will be held at the Greenwood Community Center the

second Thursday of every month from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Please register one week in advance. Call 317-8814545 to f ind out what craft is being offered each month and the cost.

6:30pm-8:30pm. Varies. Greenwood Community Center. 100 Surina Way, Greenwood. www.greenwood.in.gov.

317-881-4545.

Percussive Arts Society: International Drum and Percussion Expo 9 am - 5 pm. $50. Indiana Convention Center. 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. 317-262-3400.

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Friday 13

8 pm. $49.50$85.

Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. w w w.l ivenation.com/murat.

317-231-0000.

“CHAIRish the Children” Auction and Reception

Spirit and Place Event: Meet May Wright Sewall

The ever-popular “CHAIRish the Children” auction returns -- this year bringing together the creativity of students from Herron School of Art and the support of the arts community to benefit Indiana’s abused and neglected children served by The Villages and Prevent Child Abuse Indiana. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. $25. Indianapolis Artsgarden. 110 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www. indyarts.org. 1.800.874.6880.

7-9pm.

The Propylaeum.

1410 N Delaware St # 2, Indianapolis.

317-638-7881.

Prairie Tykes: Happy Harvest Happy Harvest— Prairie Tykes, 9:3011 am or 12:30-2 pm Join us for a harvesttime celebration.

Grind corn, have a cornbread snack and learn about pioneer foods. For ages 2-5.

All participants must be accompanied by an adult (at no charge). Reservations are required. Call 317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836. $10/ youth ($9/member youth). 9:30-11 am or 12:30-2 pm. $10/ youth ($9/member youth).

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. www. c o n n e r p r a i r i e .o r g .

317.776.6006 or 800.966.1836.

Flu Shot Clinic Visiting Nurse Service will administer flu and pneumonia shots for children and adults. A flu shot costs $25.00, while a pneumonia shot is $45.00. FluMist

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will be available for $35.00. Payment can be made in cash, by check or by Medicare Part B & Medicare Managed Care Plans.

For more information, visit the VNS website at: www.vnsi.org. 10:00 a.m.

– Noon. Carmel Clay Public Library Program Room. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www. carmel.lib.in.us/.

Percussive Arts Society: International Drum and Percussion Expo 9 am - 5 pm. $50. Indiana Convention Center. 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. 317-262-3400.

American Mensa Meeting (Central Indiana Chapter) Come have fun, participate in games and conversation with special guest speakers at each meeting. 7 pm to midnight. $7, $5 for members and $3 for kids under age 13. Bradfort Place Clubhouse.

5810 Bradston Way, Indianapolis. www.indymensa.org. 317-876-7336.

Indiana Ice vs. Fargo Force 7:05 pm. Pepsi Coliseum. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.indianaice.com.

317-927-7536.

Joshua Bell Returns Fri 8 pm and Sat 5:30 pm. Various prices. Hilbert Circle Theatre. 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. w w w. i n d i a n a p o l i s s y m p h o n y. o r g .

317-262-1100.

Natalie Toro Standards, Broadway and Everything in Between. 7:30pm Friday; 6 pm and 9:30 pm Saturday. $25- $40. American Cabaret Theatre. 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis. www.thecabaret.org.

317-631-0334 Ext. 115.

Saturday 14 42nd Annual Holiday Bazaar at Calvary Lutheran Church 9-3pm. Calvary Lutheran Church. 6111 South Shelby, Indianapolis. www.clcs. org. 317-783-2000.

Bats of America Join us and Wild Bird’s Unlimited of Carmel as we co-host the Organization of Bat Conservation from Michigan.

They will have live bats to show us. They will discuss bat habitats, conservation, and characteristics! You’ll go “batty” if you miss this program. 2:00 p.m.

Cool Creek Park. 2000 E. 151st St., Carmel. www. co.hamilton.in.us/parks_ det a i ls.a sp ?id = 2923.

317-848-0576.

Culver Academies Open House Experience the Culver difference! You are invited to our On Campus Open House. You will have the opportunity to tour our campus, meet our students, faculty, staff and learn more about our academic and extracurricular opportunities. (Please RSVP one week before scheduled date.). noon-4 pm. FREE. Culver Academies.

1300 Academy Road, Culver. www. culver.org. 1-800-5CULVER or 1-574842-7000.

Indiana Pacers vs.

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

Jeffrey Zaslow: The Girls from Ames Wall Street Journal columnist and coauthor of Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture, Jeffrey Zaslow has penned another fantastic book. The Girls from Ames is a current bestseller and moving tribute to female friendships in this inspiring true story of eleven girls and the ten women they became. 7 p.m. $5 / $3 members. Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center. 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www.jccindy. org/. 317-251-9467.

Made for Each Other Photo and Community Art Show Fountain Square. 6 pm. FREE. Wheeler Arts Community Gallery.

1035 Sanders Street, Indianapolis. w w w.d i scover fou nt a i n squ a re.com .

317-450-6630.

PlayFit: Galactic Fitness Join us for an out-of-this-world fitness experience as we celebrate healthy choices and active play. Special guests from far, far away and activities will fill your day with excitement and healthy inspiration. 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.

Vocal Jazz Festival Gala Concert Directed by Dr. Tim Brimmer, hosted by Jordan Jazz, with a guest performance by

re so u rc e s the Butler Jazz Ensemble, the Vocal Jazz Fest is an important, educational, and outreach program for Butler University’s vocal jazz activities. 7 p.m. Tickets: $5.

Butler University. Atherton Union, Reilly Room, Indianapolis. 317-940-9246.

WORLD OF FAMILIES: Second Saturday’s Bilingual Storytime - American Sign Language Celebrate the diverse languages and cultures of the world during an interactive bilingual storytime at Central Library’s Learning Curve! This month’s storytime will be presented in American Sign Language. A partnership between the Indianapolis - Marion County Public Library and the Indiana - Network for Early Language Learning. 2:00 p.m.

FREE and open to the public. Central Library - Learning Curve Theatre.

40 E. St. Clair Street, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org/events/detail/?event_ i d = 17 3 9 & s c h e d u l e _ i d = 1 31 2 0 .

275-4100.

Percussive Arts Society: International Drum and Percussion Expo 9 am - 5 pm. $50. Indiana Convention Center. 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. 317-262-3400.

Indiana Ice vs. Fargo Force 7:05 pm. Pepsi Coliseum. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.indianaice.com.

317-927-7536.

Joshua Bell Returns Fri 8 pm and Sat 5:30 pm. Various prices. Hilbert Circle Theatre. 45 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. www. indianapolissymphony.org. 317-262-1100.

Natalie Toro Standards, Broadway and Everything in Between. 7:30pm Friday; 6 pm and 9:30 pm Saturday. $25-$40. American Cabaret Theatre. 401 E. Michigan St., Indianapolis. www.thecabaret.org.

317-631-0334 Ext. 115.

Family Tours The IMA offers free, 30-minute tours for families with children of all ages on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Tours during the month of November will focus on still lifes.

1:30 and 2:30 p.m. FREE. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org.

317-923-1331.

Sunday 15 Holliday Park Creature Feature: Sandhill Cranes Plants, animals, and insects, oh my! Join a Holliday Park naturalist each month as we take a look at some of Indiana’s most

amazing creatures. We’ll spend our time inside and out, and may even be lucky enough to get up close and personal with some of the creatures. All ages, registration required. 2:00-3:00 pm. $3/ person. Holliday Park Nature Center.

6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis. www.hollidaypark.org. 3173277180.

Hoosiers in Hollywood - Singin’ in the Rain 2 pm. FREE. Central Library. 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org.

317-275-4100.

Indianapolis Colts vs.

New England Patriots 8:20pm. $34-$270. Lucas Oil Stadium.

500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. www. lucasoilstadium.com. 317-262-3452.

SACKing Hunger Food Drive 6:30-8:30pm. FREE. Lucas Oil Stadium.

500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. www. lucasoilstadium.com. 317-262-3452.

Silly Safari with Artist Joani Rothenberg It’s amazing how children open up and discover wonders of the world of nature when playing with animals. Silly Safari engages children in fact and fun with live furry creatures. Joani Rothenberg will lead the children in a related craft activity. 2 p.m. $5 / $3 members.

Children under 8 free. Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center. 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www.jccindy. org/. 317-251-9467.

Monday 16 Miley Cyrus 2009 North American Tour 7 pm. $42.25-$82.25.

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

Piano at Butler: Grace Fong Grace Fong is the recent winner of an American Pianists Association fellowship and is on the faculty of Chapman University. 7:30 p.m. Butler University.

Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, Indianapolis. 317-940-9246.

Rob Zombie - Concert 7:30 pm. $24.75-$75. Murat Theatre.

502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. w w w. l i ve n a t io n .c o m /m u r a t .

317-231-0000.

Tuesday 17 Family Game and Craft Night Families are invited to create a fun family memory while playing games and making ornaments. 6-8 p.m.

Fountain Square Library. 1066 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org.

317-275-4390.

2009 Women’s 201 Colts Camp Hit the field and become the football player you’ve always dreamed of becoming. Colts players and alumni will be your coaches for the evening as you run through various activities including passing, catching, kicking and defensive drills designed to help you learn more about the game of football in a hands on environment. Wear your sweats to this class, you’re sure to get a workout. 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. $70. Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. 7001 W. 56th St., Indianapolis. www.colts.com/events.

Flu and Pneumonia Shot Clinic Flu and pneumonia shots will be available through the Visiting Nurses Service of Indiana. Flu Shots will cost $25.00 per person and pneumonia shots will cost $40.00. For those on Medicare the Visiting Nurses will bill Medicare directly if you show your Medicare card and are being covered under Part “B.”.

3:00-6:00 p.m. $40. Fishers Public Library. 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers. www. hepl.lib.in.us. 317-579-0300.

Jewelry Design Class for Teens and Adults

for ages 2-6. 11 a.m. Cool Creek Park Nature Center. 2000-1 E. 151st St., Carmel. www.co.hamilton.in.us/parks_ details.asp?id=2923. 317-774-2500.

Rabbi Michael Cook: Modern Jews Engage the New Testament Rabbi Cook is a leader in the field of Jewish-Christian relations. Friends of all faiths are invited to this honest, probing look at the dynamics of the New Testament as interfaith scripture. This evening promises fresh perspectives for all faiths. 7 pm. $5 / $3 members. Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center.

6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www. jccindy.org/. 317-251-9467.

Live Irish Music Come see traditional Irish music at local Brockway Pub. 7:30-10pm. Free.

Brockway Pub. 12525 Old Meridian Street, Carmel. 317-669-8080.

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Butler Chamber Choir Concert J.S. Bach’s Cantata #93, (“Whosoever allows the loving God to rule”), becomes the basis for the mighty second movement of the German Requiem bu Johannes Brahms. Come hear it in it’s original form for virtuosic voices, oboes and strings. 7:30 p.m. Butler University. Eidson-Duckwall Recital Hall, Indianapolis. 317-940-9246.

Indiana Ice vs. Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 7:05 pm. Pan Am Plaza. 201 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. www.indianaice. com. 317-927-7536.

Saving Abel with Red, Pop Evil and Taddy Porter 6:30 pm. $22-$25. Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www. livenation.com/murat. 317-231-0000.

Sahaja Meditation Workshop

Wednesday 18 Books for Lunch Bring your lunch and join other book lovers to chat about books. Noon – 1:00 p.m. Carmel Clay Public Library Program Room. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us/.

7-8pm. FREE. Nora Library. 8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. www.imcpl. org. 317-275-4470.

National Alliance of Black school Educators Annual Indiana Convention Center. 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. www.icclos.com. 317-262-3400.

The instructor will design the project and provide all materials including tools. The materials are gemstones, glass and sterling silver.

The class fee is $20.00 and 50% will be due at the time of registration and will be nonrefundable should you not attend class. Class space is limited so please call early. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $20. Noblesville Library. One Library Plaza, Noblesville. www.hepl.lib.in.us.

317-773-1384.

Puppet Shows with Miss Diane Miss Diane and her puppet pals will be joining us again this fall.

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Thursday 19 Chef’s Taste 6:30pm. $35. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317-920-2659.

Extreme MotherDaughter Book Club For girls in grades 6-8 with their mothers Thursday, November 19; 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.; This is more than just a mere book discussion group, it’s an experience! Join us for dessert and a fun hour of spirited discussion as well as a fun activity! In November, we will discuss Stravaganza: City of Masks by Mary Hoffman. Registration is required at the Young Adult desk or by calling 814-3983. 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Carmel Clay Public Library Program Room. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel.

317-814-3983.

ISI Pre-Elementary and Elementary Open House Interested in learning more about a school with a top-notch science program, rich cultural studies and bilingual immersion programs? Look no farther, visit the International School of Indiana! Tour this one-of-a-kind school, meet students of all ages, interact with teachers and the head of school during the 2009 International School of Indiana (ISI) Open Houses.

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. International School of Indiana Elementary. 200 W. 49th Street, Indianapolis. 317-923-1951.

Mannheim Steamroller 8pm. $29- $69. Murat Theatre. 502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. www. livenation.com/murat. 317-231-0000.

Teen Craft Night - CD Photo Albums We’ll be making photo albums out of old CDs. Bring in your photos and we’ll supply the rest. These would make a great Christmas present for Mom, Dad or your BFF. 6:00-7:30 p.m. Free.

Noblesville Library. One Library Plaza, Noblesville. www.hepl.lib.in.us. 317773-1384.

Make It Take It Craft Drop by the library to make a fun craft to take home. No registration required.

11:00am-1:00pm. Free. Beech Grove Public Library. 1102 Main St, Beech Grove. 317-788-4203.

Story Time Come listen to stories, do finger plays, and sing alongs. Great fun for preschool ages. Stay for the Make It Take It Craft immediately following. No registration required. 10:30am. Free.

Beech Grove Public Library. 1102 Main St, Beech Grove. 317-788-4203.

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Southside Mothers and More Chapter Meetings

National Alliance of Black school Educators Annual

Indianapolis Southside Mothers and More is a non-profit organization that cares for the caregiver. Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month. If you would like more information on our group send an e-mail to our membership chairperson Faith at mothersandmore39@comcast. net. 7-9pm. Methodist Medical Plaza.

8830 S. Meridian St, Indianapolis. mothersandmore39.home.comcast.net.

(317) 862-3525.

Indiana Convention Center. 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. www. icclos.com. 317-262-3400.

International Festival Families and individuals living in central Indiana who have ties to foreign lands around the world use the Festival to showcase their cultural heritage with on-stage time as well as food and cultural booths. The result for visitors is a virtual trip around the world, without leaving home. Two stages provide nonstop entertainment that is based in the art, culture, and expression from all corners of the globe. Students and children are given special attention in one of the most concentrated crossculture learning experiences available anywhere. Friday 2-9pm, Sat 10-9pm, Sun 12-6pm. $7 advance, $9 at the door: Kids $6, $2 day of show. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.in.gov/statefair.

317-927-7500.

Winter Festivals Around the World Various Times. $9. Indiana State Museum. 650 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.in.gov/ism.

317-232-1637.

Friday 20 Indiana Pacers vs.

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

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. w w w. c o n s e c o f i e l d h o u s e . c o m .

317-917-2500.

Tonic Ball and Tonic Gallery presented by Second Helpings One of Indy’s most popular nights of music and art-all in support of one of the city’s best charitable causes. Tonic Ball has grown from a grassroots fundraiser to become arguably the most anticipated local music event of the year in Indianapolis. And what Tonic Ball is to local music, Tonic Gallery is to the local visual arts scene.

For Info: ww.secondhelpings.org/ tonic-ball. Fountain Square Theatre.

1105 Prospect Street, Indianapolis. w w w. f o u n t a i n s q u a r e i n d y. c o m /.

317-686-6010.

International Festival Families and individuals living in central Indiana who have ties to foreign lands around the world use the Festival to showcase their cultural heritage with on-stage time as well as food and cultural booths. The result for visitors is a virtual trip around the world, without leaving home. Two stages provide nonstop entertainment that is based in the art, culture, and expression from all corners of the globe. Students and children are given special attention in one of the most concentrated crossculture learning experiences available anywhere. Friday 2-9pm, Sat 10-9pm, Sun 12-6pm. $7 advance, $9 at the door: Kids $6, $2 day of show. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.in.gov/statefair.

317-927-7500.

Winter Festivals Around the World Various Times. $9. Indiana State Museum. 650 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.in.gov/ism.

317-232-1637.

Saturday 21 Creepy Crawly Creatures Families and children of all ages are invited to learn about tarantulas, scorpions and more and meet them up close during this program presented by Snakehead Ed. 2 p.m. Eagle Library.

3325 Lowry Rd, Indianapolis. www. imcpl.org. 317-275-4340.

Grand Opening Rhythm! Discovery Center, a creative vision of the Percussive Arts Society, will celebrate its Grand Opening on November 21 in Indianapolis. Located in the heart of downtown, Indianapolis’ newest attraction will offer a creative and engaging experience to visitors by interpreting the role of rhythm and percussion in music and culture through dynamic educational experiences.

Interactive exhibits, participatory opportunities, and a hands-on area will illustrate rhythm, its role in society, and its connections to daily life. Rhythm!

Discovery Center is a 15,000 squarefoot facility that will house three feature galleries, a hands-on area that allows visitors to play a variety of drums and percussion instruments, and a retail store.

Gallery themes will explore the expansive history and cultural connections of rhythm and percussion, demonstrate how musical acoustics work through science, and showcase rare percussion instruments

and artifacts from around the world.

Rhythm Discovery Center. 110 W. Washington Street, Suite A, Indianapolis. w w w.R hy th m Discover yCenter.org.

317.974.4488.

Indiana Ice vs.

Chicago Steel 7:05 pm. Pepsi Coliseum. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.indianaice.com.

317-927-7536.

KINGSLEY TERRACE CHURCH OF CHRIST 7TH ANNUAL KIDS’ COAT GIVE-A-WAY The Community Service Ministry of the Kingsley Terrace Church of Christ located at 2031 E. 30th Street, will hold its Annual Kids’ Coat Drive Give-aWay on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 10:00am until Noon OR UNTIL COATS ARE GONE (whichever comes first). Sizes are limited to Toddler - 14 (YOUTH) For more information, please contact Diona Tharpe / Hope Gamble – Event Coordinators at (317) 924-9055 (church office) or by e-mail at diona911@yahoo.com or hepgamble@ yahoo.com. FREE. www.ktcoc.com.

317.924.9055.

Screening: Holy Land Hardball Baseball in Israel? Sounds incredulous and despite the absurdity of the idea, it was almost a reality. This awardwinning film about the attempt to introduce America’s favorite pastime in the Middle East is as much a story about a beleaguered league as it is about following one’s personal dream. 7 pm. $5 / $3 members. Arthur M. Glick Jewish Community Center. 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis. www.jccindy.org/.

317-251-9467.

International Festival Families and individuals living in central Indiana who have ties to foreign lands around the world use the Festival to showcase their cultural heritage with on-stage time as well as food and cultural booths. The result for visitors is a virtual trip around the world, without leaving home. Two stages provide non-stop entertainment that is based in the art, culture, and expression from all corners of the globe. Students and children are given special attention in one of the most concentrated cross-culture learning experiences available anywhere. Friday 2-9pm, Sat 10-9pm, Sun 12-6pm. $7 advance, $9 at the door: Kids $6, $2 day of show. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.in.gov/ statefair. 317-927-7500.

National Alliance of Black school Educators Annual Indiana Convention Center.

100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. www.icclos.com.

317-262-3400.

Winter Festivals Around the World Various Times. $9. Indiana State Museum. 650 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www.in.gov/ism.

317-232-1637.

Autumn Art Fair at Garfield Park 10 am - 5 pm. FREE. Garfield Park MacAllister Center. 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. www.indygov.org/ e G ov/C it y/ DP R / P r o g r a m s /A r t s / G a r f ie l d + Pa r k+A r t s + C e n t e r. h t m .

317-327-7066.

Sunday 22 Big Band Dance Series 5-9pm. $14. Indiana Roof. 140 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www. indianaroof.com. 317-236-1870.

National Alliance of Black school Educators Annual Indiana Convention Center. 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis. www. icclos.com. 317-262-3400.

International Festival Families and individuals living in central Indiana who have ties to foreign lands around the world use the Festival to showcase their cultural heritage with on-stage time as well as food and cultural booths. The result for visitors is a virtual trip around the world, without leaving home. Two stages provide non-stop entertainment that is based in the art, culture, and expression from all corners of the globe. Students and children are given special attention in one of the most concentrated cross-culture learning experiences available anywhere.

Friday 2-9pm, Sat 10-9pm, Sun 126pm. $7 advance, $9 at the door: Kids $6, $2 day of show. Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.in.gov/statefair.

317-927-7500.

re so u rc e s Indianapolis School of Ballet presents Nutcracker Sweets The Indianapolis School of Ballet presents excerpts from The Nutcracker. Come see a preview of the full production that goes on stage at the Scottish Rite Cathedral Theater December 18-20. For more information call 317-955-7525. 3:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Indianapolis Artsgarden.

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

Springwood Fall Fest This family event includes a great meal, fabulous silent auction items, and children’s carnival-style games.

Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling Kristina at 985-4582 or you may purchase tickets at the door.

Tickets are $7 each and all proceeds benef it Springwood School. 5-6:30 p.m. $7. Northwood Christian Church.

4550 Central Ave, Indianapolis.

985-4582.

Monday 23 DIY Mondays Monday, November 23; 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.; Drop by to learn how to turn ordinary items into artwork.

November Craft: Make Your Own Holiday Gifts. All materials will be provided. For more information, call the Young Adult desk at 814-3983.

4:30-5:30 p.m. Carmel Clay Public Library Young Adult Lounge. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel. lib.in.us/. 317-814-3983.

Family Films For young children & their caregivers Monday, November 23 & Saturday, November 28; 10:00-10:30 a.m. or 11:00-11:30 a.m.; Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Pete’s a Pizza, The Pigs’ Picnic. For more information, call the Children’s & Youth Services desk at 8443363. 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. or 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Carmel Clay Public Library Storytime Room. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us/.

317-844-3363.

Mother-Daughter Book Club For girls in grades 4-5 & their mothers Monday, November 23; 6:30 p.m.; November Book: The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty Birney.

Special treats! Registration is required and begins Tuesday, October 27, online, in person, or by calling the Children’s & Youth Services desk at 844-3363. 6:30 p.m. Carmel Clay

Public Library Storytime Room.

55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www. carmel.lib.in.us/. 317-844-3363.

Friday 27 Circle of Lights

Tuesday 24 Friends, Fixin’s & Fun For young children & their caregivers Tuesday, November 24; 10:00-10:30 a.m. or 11:00-11:30 a.m. or 1:00-1:30 p.m.; Celebrate the Thanksgiving season with some rousing stories and songs. For more information, call the Children’s & Youth Services desk at 844-3363. 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. or 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Carmel Clay Public Library Storytime Room. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us/.

317-844-3363.

Live Irish Music Come see traditional Irish music at local Brockway Pub. 7:30-10pm.

Free. Brockway Pub. 12525 Old Meridian Street, Carmel. 317-6698080.

Wednesday 25 Indiana Pacers vs.

L.A. Clippers 7 pm. $10- $650. Conseco Fieldhouse.

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. w w w. c o n s e c o f i e l d h o u s e . c o m .

317-917-2500.

Widespread Panic 8pm. $24.75- $32.50. Murat Theatre.

502 N. New Jersey St., Indianapolis. w w w. l i v e n a t i o n . c o m /m u r a t .

317-231-0000.

Sahaja Meditation Workshop 7-8pm.

FREE. Nora Library.

8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4470.

Thursday 26 Make It Take It Craft Drop by the library to make a fun craft to take home. No registration required. 11:00am-1:00pm. Free.

Beech Grove Public Library. 1102 Main St, Beech Grove. 317-788-4203.

Story Time Come listen to stories, do f inger plays, and sing alongs. Great fun for pre-school ages. Stay for the Make It Take It Craft immediately following.

No registration required. 10:30am.

Free. Beech Grove Public Library.

1102 Main St, Beech Grove. 3 17-788-4203.

Presented by Quality Connection and IBEW 481. 6-8 pm.

FREE. Monument Circle. 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. w w w.i nd yd t .com .

317-237-2222.

Indiana Pacers vs.

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

125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. w w w. c o n s e c o f i e l d h o u s e . c o m .

317-917-2500.

Jazz on the Avenue 6-10 pm. $10; $10 buffet. Madame Walker Theatre. 617 Indiana Ave., Indianapolis. www.walkertheatre.com.

317-236-2099.

Santa’s Big Arrival The Jolly Days Winter Wonderland exhibit and the Museum Store open early on the day Santa arrives. From 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., visitors can enjoy free youth admission to Jolly Days with the purchase of an adult admission. There will also be activities in the Sunburst Atrium and a 30% discount off all Museum Store merchandise until 10 a.m., when Santa makes his traditional entrance down the Yule Slide. Exhibit opens: 8:30 a.m., Santa arrives: 10 a.m.

Free with museum admission.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. www. ch i l d r e n s m u s e u m . org. (317) 334-4000.

the door benefits philanthropic projects in Indianapolis and Johnson County. No strollers. $2 donation at the door. Southport High School. 971 East Banta Rd., Indianapolis. (317) 885-8684.

Breakfast with Santa Enjoy a breakfast buffet and meet Cowboy Santa.

Call for reservations.

Eiteljorg Museum. 500 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www. eiteljorg.org/. 317-636-WEST. Family Films For young children & their caregivers Monday, November 23 & Saturday, November 28; 10:00-10:30 a.m. or 11:00-11:30 a.m.; Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Pete’s a Pizza, The Pigs’ Picnic. For more information, call the Children’s & Youth Services desk at 844-3363. 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. or 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. Carmel Clay Public Library Storytime Room. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us/.

317-844-3363.

Family Tours The IMA offers free, 30-minute tours for families with children of all ages on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Tours during the month

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1:30 and 2:30 p.m. FREE. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org.

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37th Annual IHSSA Football State Finals Various Times. $15. Lucas Oil Stadium.

500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. www.ihssa.org. 317-846-6601.

Sunday 29 Paired Photographs Noon - 5 p.m. FREE. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org.

317-920-2659.

Monday 30 Paws and Read Young children who are reluctant readers are invited to practice their reading skills by reading to a trained and patient therapy dog provided by Therapy Dogs International. Excludes 12/8 and 12/22. 7pm. FREE. Warren Library. 9701 E. 21st St, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-275-4550.

37th Annual IHSSA Football State Finals Various Times. $15.

Lucas Oil Stadium.

500 S. Capitol Ave., Indianapolis. www. ihssa.org. 317-846-6601.

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A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010 Occurring Daily Beginning Thursday, November 26, 2009 Through Thursday, December 31, 2009. A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010 wraps up the season. An original production that marks its 18th year, the spectacular extravaganza includes glittering costumes, favorite yuletide songs and snappy dancing to celebrate the holidays in style. An Indianapolis tradition, A Beef & Boards Christmas 2010 is the holiday variety show that not even Santa will miss. $34-57. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. 9301 N. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.beefandboards.com. 317-872-9664.

After-school Program at The Play Connection, Inc. Ongoing Mon-Fri Beginning Monday, October 19, 2009. After-school care for Robey Elementary 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. lots of fun arts & creative play. We also offer Drop N’ Shop for other school districts during this time as wells as T-TH from 9-2. Check out our website for details. www.theplayconnection. com. 2:30 - 6:30 p.m. $55 week. The Play Connection, Inc. 9221 Crawfordsville Rd., Indianapolis. www.theplayconnection.com. 317-918-4359.

American Mensa Meeting (Central Indiana Chapter) Occurring on the second Friday of each Month Through Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Come have fun, participate in games and conversation with special guest speakers at each meeting. 7 pm to midnight. $7, $5 for members and $3 for kids under age 13. Bradfort Place Clubhouse. 5810 Bradston Way, Indianapolis. www. indymensa.org. 317-876-7336.

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, November 21, 2009 Through Sunday, December 27, 2009. Various Times. $25. Indiana Repertory Theatre. 140 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www. indianarep.com. 317-635-5252.

Christmas at Lilly House Occurring Daily (except Mon) Beginning Saturday, November 14, 2009 Through Sunday, January 03, 2010. Visitors can discover decorative ideas from the 1930s and ‘40s in historic Lilly House during this holiday event. Christmas at Lilly House demonstrates how familiar motifs such as trees, wreaths and evergreens were enlivened with refreshing touches of new fashions from the period in an American country house setting. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays; 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; Noon–5 p.m. Sundays. FREE. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317-923-1331.

Christmas Belles Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, November 13, 2009 Through Sunday, November 29, 2009. In small Fayro, Texas, the church Christmas celebration is not looking good. Honey Raye Futrelle is struggling to present the celebration and deal with her quirky sisters. Comedy results as she encounters problem after problem. Somehow, she provides a most remarkable production. Big hair, big laughs, big fun. Friday & Saturday 8:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee 2:00 p.m. Adults $15.00, 12 and under $12.00.

Belfry Theatre. 10690 Greenf ield Ave., Noblesville. www.ibelfry.org. (317) 773-1085.

Community Tuesday at White River State Park Occurring on the f irst Tuesday of each Month Through Tuesday, November 30, 2010. The f irst Tuesday of every month means discounts at all of your favorite attractions: Eiteljorg, NCAA, Indianapolis Zoo, Indiana State Museum and White River Gardens. Visit Website for details. All Day. Discount Tuesday.

See Website for details or call. White River State Park. 801 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. www. inwhiteriver.org. 800-665-9065.

Conservatory Crossing Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, November 27, 2009 Through Sunday, December 27, 2009. Come enjoy our winter wonderland! See the Conservatory decked out in its holiday best with a brilliant display of poinsettias, running model trains, a train village and thousands of twinkling lights. 10AM5PM, December 19-23 open till 8PM. $2 for adults, $1 for seniors and youth, or $5 per family. Garf ield Park Conservatory. 2505 Conservatory Drive, Indianapolis. www.garf ieldgardensconservatory.org.

(317) 327-7184.

Drop-in Art-making: Creative Visitor Experiences Occurring Daily Through Monday, January 18, 2010. Visitors may drop into the IMA’s Star Studio this fall for the exhibition Smuggling Daydreams into Reality and a free artmaking activity. Visitors can record and contribute a “dream” of their own by using the provided art materials. Visitor’s representations of their dreams will be displayed within the exhibition. All day. FREE. 1984 - 2009

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Fairy Tales Can Come True Ongoing Daily. Children ages 8 and younger and an adult are invited to f ind that fairy tales can come true for all princes and princesses at the InfoZone’s f irst Storybook Party. 1:30pm. FREE. InfoZone Library Branch. 3000 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org. 317-2754430.

Follow the North Star Occurring Every Thu, Fri & Sat Beginning Thursday, November 05, 2009 Through Saturday, November 21, 2009. Teens and adults will learn what it was like being a slave on the Underground Railroad. This is not for kids but teens 12+ and adults only. 7:30-8:30 pm. Conner Prairie.

13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. www.connerprairie.org/events/follow_the_north_star. 317776-6000.

Free Public Family Tours Ongoing on the second Saturday and fourth Saturday of each Month. The IMA offers free, 30-minute tours for families with children of all ages on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. 1:30 and 2:30 pm. FREE. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Road, Indianapolis. imamuseum.org. 317-923-1331.

Game Space: Dance Dance Revolution Ongoing Daily. For more information, call the Young Adult desk at 814-3983. 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 Treatments, Foot Treatments, Chair Massage, Facial Massage, Brow Wax, Food & Fun. Bring a friend and come hang with the girls . 6-9PM. Choose 3 services for $30. Eden’s Pathway. 5496 Emerson Way, Indianapolis. www.edenspathway.com. 317.205.9377.

Greenwood La Leche League Ongoing on the second Wednesday of each Month. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children are invited to the Greenwood La Leche League monthly meeting Wednesday, October 14, at 9:30 a.m., held at the Methodist Medical Plaza, 8830 South Meridian Street (use Community Room entrance on the south side of the building). Discussion topics include the advantages of breastfeeding, the family and the breastfed baby, the art of breastfeeding and avoiding diff iculties, and nutrition and weaning. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers with questions are encouraged to attend. La Leche League offers mother-to-mother support and information about breastfeeding. A lending library of books on childbirth, breastfeeding, parenting, and nutrition will be available. 9:30-11:00 a.m. Free. Methodist Medical Plaza, Community Room. 8830 South Meridian Street, Greenwood. www.llli.org. (317) 784-8286.

Home School Skates Ongoing on the f irst Friday of each Month. Great Family Music Mix $3.50/per person includes skates Immediate family of 6-10 $15.00 11 or more $1.00/per person additional Ask about our special pricing for immediate family groups of 6 or more. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. $3.50 per person, includes skate rental. Skateland. 3902 N. Glen Arm Road, Indianapolis. www.skatelandindy. com. (317) 291-6795.

How You Could Get Free Money for College Using Scholarships Ongoing Daily. Presented by Indy College Funding. This free seminar for parents is sure to f ill up quickly. Please register online at www.indycollegefunding.com/seminar.php or call 888217-3190. 6:30-8pm. FREE. Carmel Clay Library. 55 Fourth Ave. Southeast, Program Room, Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us/.

Indy Winter Farmers Market Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, November 14, 2009 Through Saturday, April 24, 2010. 9-12:30pm. The Chatham Center. 901 North East Street, Indianapolis. www. indywinterfarmersmarket.org.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Occurring Daily Through Saturday, November 21, 2009. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas warms the heart in an early celebration of the holidays starting Oct. 14. In this stage version of the famous f ilm, Broadway partners vacation at the Vermont ski resort of their former Army general. Snow isn’t falling and the guests aren’t coming, so the duo come up with a creative plan to help f ill the inn – and a sudden snowfall is the icing on the slopes. Book by David Ives and Paul Blake, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, this theatrical treat is on stage through Nov. 21. $34-57. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. 9301 N. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www. beefandboards.com. 317-872-9664.

Jack and the Beanstalk at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Occurring Daily Through Saturday, November 14, 2009. The Pyramid Players have also announced their 2009 “Live Theatre for Kids” productions. Designed to entertain children of any age, these shows are a great way to introduce preschoolers to live theatre. Performances last just one hour, are presented without intermission, and include juice and a snack. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. 9301 N. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.beefandboards.com. 317-872-9664.

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Jolly Days Winter Wonderland Occurring Daily (except Mon) Beginning Friday, November 27, 2009 Through Sunday, January 10, 2010. Enjoy traditional holiday favorites such as the Yule Slide, Jingles the Jolly Bear and visits with Santa. Have fun with Jingles and his friends! Explore “outdoor” fun at the Snow Castle and Ice Fishing holes. Warm up your imagination with lots of cookie fun in the kitchen, and help Santa’s reindeer prepare for their f light. 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) 334-4000.

Southside Mothers and More Monthly Meeting Ongoing Each Thursday Beginning Thursday, October 22, 2009. The Southside chapter of Mothers and More will host its monthly meetings on the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Methodist Medical Plaza on SR 135 in Greenwood. Because a mother is more than any single role she plays at any given time, our group promotes the value of all the work mothers do and we address moms’ needs as individuals and members of society. In addition to regular play dates and mom’s only events, our monthly meetings provide moms with an opportunity to get together without kids, in an informal setting to enjoy a featured speaker and the company of other local moms. Email mothersandmore39. comcast.net for directions, featured speakers or more information. 7:00 p.m. Methodist Medical Plaza.

SR 135, Greenwood.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre Occurring Daily Through Sunday, November 22, 2009. The season moves from one big family of brothers to another, but this show has Biblical origins. Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is one of the most successful musicals ever, and returns to the Beef & Boards stage for the f irst time since 2003. Joseph, the favorite son of Jacob, f inds himself sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, and his beautiful multicolored coat destroyed. But Joseph’s uncanny skill at interpreting dreams f inds him living a dream of his own. Lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tickets for main stage shows range from $34-57 and include a dinner buffet, full salad bar and unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade. www.beefandboards.com, 317-872-9664 . $34-57. Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre. 9301 N. Michigan Rd, Indianapolis. www.beefandboards.com. 317-872-9664.

Special Needs Playgroup Occurring Each Tuesday Beginning Tuesday, November 03, 2009 Through Tuesday, December 15, 2009. This playgroup is for kids with special needs and their caregivers. The playgroup leaders are moms of special needs children. We have toys that will meet your child’s developmental and sensory needs. They can play and develop social skills and their caregiver can meet other parents and share resources. There is no charge. 9:30-10:30 am. FREE. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. 100 W. 86th St., Room 113 (please use entrance 16 at rear of bui, Indianapolis. Laura (317)417-8444.

Live Irish Music Occurring Each Tuesday Beginning Tuesday, November 03, 2009 Through Monday, November 30, 2009. Come see traditional Irish music at local Brockway Pub. 7:30-10pm. Free. Brockway Pub. 12525 Old Meridian Street, Carmel. 317-669-8080.

Live Irish Music Occurring Daily Beginning Sunday, November 01, 2009 Through Tuesday, November 30, 2010. Visit the Golden Ace Inn for traditional Irish music. 8-10pm. Free. Golden Ace Inn. 2533 East Washington Street, Indianapolis. www.goldenaceinn.com. 317-632-0696.

Moms and More Meeting at Center for Inquiry Occurring on the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of each Month Through Sunday, October 31, 2010. Snacks, conversation, light exercise, and ref lection. Children are welcome with volunteers available to care for children while mothers converse. 10-11:30am. Free. Center for Inquiry. 350 Canal Walk, Suite A, Indianapolis. www.mommymoon.org. 317-654-8684.

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/.

Patron Appreciation Week Occurring Daily Beginning Monday, November 09, 2009 Through Sunday, November 15, 2009. The library will be closing out its 10th Anniversary celebration of the current building by showing our appreciation for all of our patrons! Activities, prizes, refreshments and more will take place throughout the week. More information soon on the library’s website at www.carmel.lib.in.us. Carmel Clay Public Library. 55 4th Avenue S.E., Carmel. www.carmel.lib.in.us/.

Public Ice Skating Occurring Daily Through Friday, April 30, 2010. Stop by the Pepsi Coliseum for two hours of skating fun. 2:30 - 4:30. $4; Under 13 $3; $2 f igure skate rental or $3 hockey skate renta.

Indiana State Fairgrounds. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis. www.in.gov/statefair. 317-927-7500.

Sahaja Meditation Workshop Occurring Each Wednesday Beginning Wednesday, November 04, 2009 Through Monday, November 30, 2009. 7-8pm. FREE. Nora Library. 8625 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis. www.imcpl.org.

317-275-4470.

Shipwrecked: An Entertainment Occurring Every Sun, Thu, Fri & Sat Through Sunday, November 15, 2009. Thu 7 p.m., Fri & Sat 8 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. $15 to $20. Phoenix Theatre. 749 N. Park Ave., Indianapolis. www.phoenixtheatre.org.

Star(Lite) Art-Making Activities Occurring Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, November 07, 2009 Through Saturday, November 28, 2009. Free, drop-in art making designed to be enjoyable and accessible for visitors of all ages and levels of experience with making art. Inside Pulliam Great Hall at the IMA. noon to 4 p.m. FREE. Indianapolis Museum of Art. 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. www.imamuseum.org. 317-923-1331.

The Fun is Building Occurring Daily Through Friday, December 04, 2009. Your child will learn to create threedimensional art in this constructive sculpture and assemblage class. We will walk your child through the process of creating aesthetic decorative pieces for the home as well as plan functional sculpture pieces such as lamps and furnishings. 4 to 5 p.m. $62. The Monon Center East. 1235 Central Park Drive East, Carmel. www.carmelclayparks.com. 317-848-7275.

The Giver Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, October 23, 2009 Through Saturday, November 21, 2009. Various Times. Various prices. Indiana Repertory Theatre. 140 W. Washington St, Indianapolis. www. indianarep.com. 317-635-5252.

The Marvelous Land of Oz Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, November 27, 2009 Through Sunday, January 03, 2010. Various Times. $15, $ 8 ages 17 and under. The Children’s Museum. 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. www. childrensmuseum.org/. (317) 334-3322.

“MY WAY” Musical Tribute Occurring Daily Beginning Wednesday, November 04, 2009 Through Sunday, November 15, 2009. Featuring nearly 60 classic songs made famous by Frank Sinatra, Actors Theatre of Indiana (ATI) is staging a musical tribute to “Ol’ Blue Eyes” that runs for two weeks this November in the newly-christened Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace. Called a “swinging, seductive and handsomely produced show” by The Indianapolis Star, the production features ATI founders Judy Fitzgerald, Cynthia Collins, and Don Farrell along with local ATI veteran performer Jon Lambert.

Performances run Wednesday, November 4th through Sunday, November 15th. Nightly performances Wednesday – Saturday begin at 8:00PM. Sunday shows start at 6:00PM. 8 p.m. $32. Carmel Community Playhouse. 4299 Clay Terrace Boulevard, Suite 140, Carmel. www.actorstheatreof indiana.org.

(317) 669-7983.

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