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to prevent mosquitoes and mosquito bites. DRAIN standing water in and around your home: • Check flower pots, garbage cans, buckets, toys, tarps and boat or vehicle covers, and other large and small items.

• Replace water in bird baths and pet bowls at least once a week. • Keep swimming pools chlorinated and maintained. Empty kiddie pools when not in use.

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Small Bite, Big Threat. Protect Yourself. COVER your skin with clothing and repellent: • Long pants, long-sleeved shirts, shoes, and socks give the most protection. Lightcolored, lightweight, loose-fitting clothing are the most comfortable. • Repellents containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, and IR3535 are effective. Always follow the label directions. • Use mosquito netting to protect children younger than 2 months old.

COVER doors, windows, porches, and patios with screens. Repair broken screens.

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Upon review of the prior article, my colleagues and friends smiled and said: What about avoiding dairy when you’re sick? And, can you get the flu from the flu vaccine? Let me pick up where I left off!

Milk it for all its’ worth

A dry, thick sensation of the mouth and nose is a frequent complaint associated with the common cold. Mucus production goes on a rampage causing congestion, coughing and sore throat. The mouth cavity becomes dry. Eating and drinking as normal decreases. During this illness an errant glass of milk may find its way into the body and YUK! In fact, the resulting saliva thickening is the result of poor hydration. Encourage your child to drink lots of liquids during this illness. You can measure success if she is going to the bathroom frequently or wetting diapers. If your ill child refuses fluids or is not going to the bathroom, dehydration may be an issue. In that case, please check with your pediatric nurse practitioner or pediatrician.

Rhinovirus vs Influenza

Throw those words around at your next office visit and you will certainly surprise a few folks! Before you do, let me define and explain the difference. Rhinovirus is the fancy term for the common cold. As you well know, especially if you have more than

one child, calling it the ‘common cold’ is an understatement. Perhaps Never Ending Sick is more accurate. The cold virus differs from the influenza virus on many levels. The degree of illness being the most concerning difference. High fever, body aches and harsh cough are at the top of the symptom list for the flu. Historically, the flu can cause the death especially among highrisk groups of the young and the elderly. The flu has a seasonal presence, and the cold is year round. Scientists work diligently and not always successfully to determine which version of the flu will infect the nation. The vaccine they develop, to hopefully protect us the next year, is created from the current year’s strain. What is important to know about this process is: the vaccine they develop for our protection is not typically a live virus injectable vaccine. The shot we get has an inactive or dead element that tricks our body into believing we have the flu virus. This calls our fighter cells to action to protect us from an all out attack. Sometimes we have a reaction to this process: sore injection site, swelling or redness. If a more severe reaction occurs within a very short amount of time it is more likely because the body has been exposed to an illness before we got the injected vaccine. The illness is coincidental to having the flu vaccine. Of course there are exceptions to all rules and circumstances. The flu

mist (nose spray) is developed in a different fashion and has specific rules for use and side effects. Some people can react to the components of any vaccine. Always pay attention to the possible side effects discussed prior to getting the vaccine. You must carefully weigh your personal concerns about the vaccine against the consequences of having the illness. Talk to your pediatric nurse practitioner or pediatrician about your concerns. She can help you understand the pros and cons and decide what is best for you and your child. Parenting a child is not an easy job! Keeping up with current information is a challenge for us all. Love your children; they are yours for such a short amount of time. And thank you for sharing them with us! Tavi Slevinski, Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, has lived in Pensacola, Florida for over 35 years. She has been an advanced nurse practitioner with Pediatric Associates for over 23 years. Her undergraduate studies in nursing were completed at the University of Florida. She obtained her advanced nursing practice degree initially as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner from the University of South Alabama. Miss Tavi, as her patients have come to know her, realized she enjoyed the entire pediatric age spectrum and obtained her Post Masters degree in general pediatrics from the University of South Alabama. Although she cherishes her title as Miss Tavi, her favorite role and title is that of “Gigi” to her grandchildren.

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A Back-to-School Welcome Letter from Escambia County School Superintendent Malcolm Thomas Escambia schools are improving, but the world is changing at a faster pace than our schools are progressing. These rapid changes challenge school districts to prepare students for skills and careers that do not currently exist. Furthermore, and like never before in our nation’s history, today’s students will be required to solve problems that we cannot adequately foresee. Preparing to meet the unknown expectations of future technologies, jobs and careers requires that schools concentrate more on abilities like resilience, creativity, teamwork, flexibility, and ingenuity. These are the skills needed to learn, unlearn and relearn, and are not easily measured on a standardized test.

There is much to celebrate. Simply look back at any School Board meeting or press releases on the district web site and you will see accomplishments that should make the entire community proud. The on time graduation rate for 2017-18 was 79.6%, which is a significant increase from the 57.7% earned during the 2010-11 school year. Students are taking advantage of the opportunities to become the best, yet much work remains to be done. Increasing the number of students ready for kindergarten and improving reading performance in the primary grades are critical areas of concern. Restoring and maintaining the public’s confidence in public schools is a paramount issue. Our teachers and staff are working against incredible odds in some instances. We don’t make excuses nor do we refuse to accept any student who walks through our doors. We defy the odds in some neighborhoods and struggle mightily in others. As a matter of fact, the schools facing the greatest challenges reflect the declining conditions of their community.

Important work is happening in a public school near you. Community support is vital. Many community and faith-based groups are already helping with reading sessions and tutoring programs. Almost five hundred individuals mentor a student – more are needed. Join a school advisory council, get on the advisory board for a career academy, or simply appreciate a hard working teacher. Celebrating the people and organizations getting it done right is as important as addressing our challenges. Supporting a vital community requires progress in a number of areas including employment opportunities, health care, public safety, and education. What is needed are fewer standing on the sidelines and more champions willing to take an active role in the life of a student. Family and community input and participation is encouraged and welcomed. As a matter of fact, their participation is vital to the success of our students.

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Trinitas Drama Club Performs Pride and Prejudice

The Trinitas Christian School drama club received rave reviews from the community after its three performances of Pride and Prejudice. After months of hard work and tireless efforts on behalf of the students and directors, the cast of 38 performers presented an incredible live rendition of Jane Austen’s famous novel. This novel, first published in 1813, exposes the dilemmas of a family with five daughters as their parents seek husbands for each of them. Trials and tribulations ensue as the women encounter various eligible bachelors, fall in love, and experience multiple misunderstandings. The events are humorous, entertaining and telling at the same time. The bright and beautifully crafted costumes accompanied by the simple set, lent itself toward a focus on the amazing accomplishments of the actors. With ten minute soliloquies by many of the lead roles, their months of hard work paid off handsomely.

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Leadership Training and Vendor Fair

Escambia County Council of PTA/ PTSAs is hosting its Annual Leadership Training event and Vendor Fair Saturday, August 18, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pensacola State College. While the event is geared toward PTAs operating their individual units, we encourage all of our Booster Clubs to attend as well, so that they can learn how to maintain compliance with the district’s Outside Support Organization procedures. We also invite any local non-profit community based organization to attend so that they may train in leadership skills such as creating a budget, how to take minutes at meetings, filing your 990 (taxes), simple Roberts Rule of Order, fundraising, creating meaningful programs, advocating for your cause, and much more! Daycare is free of charge with registration, but the children must be potty-trained. Attendees will also enjoy breakfast, lunch, and giveaways! This conference is FREE to attend but you must register. Visit www.escambiapta.org or call (850) 207-5024.

Blessed Star Campers Tour ECUA

Blessed Star Montessori campers recently had a chance to visit ECUA’s water facility. The campers learned all about ECUA’s water wells, their above-ground water storage containers, how the water is tested and filtered, the underground pipe infrastructure, and how water is treated to make it safe. The staff also talked to campers about how many gallons of water it actually takes to produce food. The staff gave examples of items that the campers might possibly eat. Campers were shocked to find out how many gallons of water it takes to produce items such as bread and chicken nuggets. The campers also learned about ways that their families can reduce water use to conserve water. After the lesson, campers had a chance to actually tour the lab where ECUA conducts testing on water samples. The campers even had a chance to learn about the academic background required to work in the lab. 13

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Episcopal Day School Completes Renovations

Congratulations to Episcopal Day School Alumni

Episcopal Day School has officially completed the renovation of the Hilton-Green Campus Backyard. This beautiful green space is used frequently by our students and staff, but with new sod and irrigation, we know it will be used even more! Everything from long-standing EDS traditions like the Mother Goose Olympics and Grill on the Hill to everyday joys like PE and recess will be forever changed. We were overwhelmed with gratitude as we watched this dream become a reality because of the generosity of our Parent Service Organization. Their hard work and dedication to our students and families. Life is good on the Happy Hill!

Way to go, alumni! The EDS class of 2014 really represented during their high school graduations this past May! We hope they were able to get some rest this summer - thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt that they have big things in store for them as they move on to college in the fall. Please email news and photos to editor@ greaterpensacolaparents.com by the 12th of each month!

Celebrating 45 Years of Academic Excellence

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Escambia County schools are asking parents of all new students, especially incoming pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, to go ahead and register for the 2018-19 school year now! The first day of school will be August 13, and that day will arrive in no time. “Early registration helps schools plan how many classes they will have and how many teachers they will need,” explains Dr. Patti Thomas, ECSD’s Director of Elementary Education. “If your child will be five years old by September 1, 2018, we would like you to go ahead and take care of kindergarten registration as soon as possible. If your child will be four by September 1, it is time to register for pre-kindergarten as well.” If your four- or five-year-old student HAS attended a school district pre-kindergarten class this year, or has participated in any school district services (such as speech therapy, physical therapy, etc.) check with your neighborhood school or the source of those services to find out what you need to do next. If any students in your family are new to Escambia County public schools, you will need to follow these steps: Step one: Complete and submit the online enrollment application either at home or at the school. To find this, go to the Escambia County School District’s web page for families at http:// ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/families and look for the link titled, “Registration for Students.” You must complete a separate application for each student. Step two: Bring these items to the school: Recent Physical (within past 12 months) and Immunization Records; Birth Certificate; Social Security Number (optional); and Proof of Residency/ Address: This can be a signed lease or rent receipt with the location, date issues and the names of those living there. Or, bring your most recent utility bill with your name and address. If the family is living in someone else’s home, ask your school about a Student in Transition Survey. SPECIAL NOTE FOR KINGSFIELD ELEMENTARY: During the construction, anyone needing to register kindergarten students who will be attending Kingsfield should follow the steps above, gather the necessary documentation and bring it to Ransom Middle School to register. Principal Cunningham is working from there during construction. Ransom Middle is located right next door at 1000 W. Kingsfield Road and their main phone line is (850) 937-2220. If the school you are attempting to enroll your student in, is NOT your residentially zoned school, you must have School Choice approval prior to enrolling at the school. The School Choice Office is located in the J.E. Hall Center at 30 E. Texar Drive, Pensacola. Call them at (850) 4695580 as soon as possible.

Montessori School of Pensacola Hosts Chamber Businesses

Montessori School of Pensacola hosted the June Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce Greeters Breakfast. Local businesses visited the Montessori Drive Campus for breakfast and networking. Chamber members shared information about their businesses and learned more about MSP and Montessori education. MSP parent and owner of chamber member business, W3 Engineering, Jay Wells attended and shared about his experience with MSP and the school’s parent-teacher organization. Montessori educational materials were on display for attendees to explore. For more info, visit www.pensacolachamber.com.

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Little Flower Catholic Welcomes New Faculty & Staff

Trinitas Students Host Genes of Joy Carnival

The sophomore and junior students from Trinitas Christian School who serve in the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy hosted a carnival at Bayview Park in Pensacola. Their goal was to raise community awareness for children with Down Syndrome and to support Genes of Joy, a local non-profit (headed by Trinitas mom Christy McDonald) that serves families learning to live with Down Syndrome. Various games, prizes, food and fellowship were enjoyed by children of all ages.

Little Flower Catholic School will have a new principal beginning with the 2018-19 school year! Stephen Sanchez, a lifelong Catholic educator, will lead LFCS students and teachers this fall. Sanchez has extensive experience as a principal/administrator, teacher and youth minister. He holds an MA in educational leadership from Fordham University; certification in business analytics, accounting and economics from Harvard Business School; and a BA in philosophy from the University of Notre Dame. He comes to Little Flower from Our Lady of Mt. Carmelâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;St. Benedicta Catholic School in Staten Island, NY (archdiocese of New York). Prior to his work as a principal and administrator, he taught Spanish and religion at the middle and high school levels and worked extensively with Catholic programs to assist Spanish-speaking immigrant families. Sanchez is fluent in English and Spanish and conversant in Italian and French. A few new faculty members are also joining the LFCS family this school year. Moira Stotz, the new 3rdgrade teacher, is currently enrolled in the Notre Dame ACE program. Gavin Ennis, the new 5th-grade teacher, is also enrolled in the Notre Dame ACE program. Isabella Henriksson, the new middle school ELA/Lit teacher, is a recent graduate of The Franciscan University of Steubenville. Steven Pearce will return in a new role as middle school social studies and religion teacher, and Amy Rueth, an LFCS parent and long-time teacher, will return to the classroom as a middle school science teacher. Cynthia Robinson is a new K-8 ESE teacher. She comes from Sacred Heart Cathedral School and will be available to assist and coordinate with special needs students.

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Pensacola Student Takes First Place at National History Day

Five students representing Escambia County competed in the National History Day Competition: Parker Beverly in Sr. Individual Documentary; Carolyn Hagy and Lauren Hagy in Sr. Group Documentary; Max Mateer in Sr. Individual Performance; and Graybill Partington in Sr. Historical Paper. All attend Pensacola High School. Mateer won first place in the Senior Individual Performance with his entry entitled, “Pushing the Pawn from the Purchase to the Pacific,” a play in which he used the game of chess as a metaphor for the strategic diplomacy of President James K. Polk. Mateer is an experienced National History Day competitor, having won first place in 2017 and 5th place in 2016 while in middle school in the Junior Individual Performance category. He also was selected to attend National History Academy in 2019. National History Day presented the awards for the national finals of the 2018 National History Day Contest. More than a half-million students around the world entered the contest at the local level, with the top entries advancing to state contests. The top two entries in each category were invited to the National Contest at the University of Maryland, College Park. Competitors represented the 57 affiliate members, including every state, Washington, D.C., American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and international schools in South Korea, South Asia, and China. More than 3,000 middle and high school students presented documentaries, exhibits, papers, performances, and websites related to the 2018 theme Conflict & Compromise in History. “The competitors at this level are some of the hardest-working students of their generation,” said National History Day Executive Director Dr. Cathy Gorn. “The competition at this level is tough. Each of these students has spent hours researching, revising and preparing their entries. It takes a truly dynamic project to win at the National Contest.” The full list of winners is provided online at: nhd.org/winners. Max Mateer is shown with his award. 17

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Backpack Project USA Receives Support From Big Game Fishing Club

Members of the Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club came to the June Escambia County school board meeting to show their continued support of Backpack Project USA, a non-profit, charitable organization that began approximately seven years ago in the ECSD maintenance department. It began as a small project with the single goal to provide weekend food for students in Escambia County who had been identified as being at risk for hunger. In 2011, the project provided twenty-five students with a weekend portion of food every Friday during the 40-week school year. The Backpack Project USA currently has volunteers from multiple departments within the school system and finished the 201718 school year having delivered more than 18,000 portions and serving 462 students in fifteen Escambia County schools on a weekly basis. Since its inception, the Backpack Project USA has continued to grow. After the first year, the Backpack Project USA’s committee determined that consistent resources were needed and came up with several ideas to raise funds and increase food donations. The “Backpack Project USA Family Fishing Rodeo” was formed as a result of one of those ideas. The first rodeo was a huge success and became a significant source of funding for Backpack Project USA. The generosity of those in our community who support the efforts to help overcome the obstacle of hunger is heartwarming. The Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club has made outstanding fundraising efforts for the second year in a row, as club members presented a special check donation to Backpack Project USA for $8,100. Shown making the presentation are: Keith Johnson, Tom Hammond, Perry Palmer, Victor Wallace and Greg Whibbs, Jr. Greg Gibbs, James Higgins and Scott Stillman were on hand to receive the check.

Escambia County Earns ‘B’ for Annual District Grade

The Florida Department of Education has released the annual school and school district letter grades. The Escambia County School District earned a B this year. “The District grade of B is a reflection of great teamwork,” said Superintendent Malcolm Thomas. “For the first time since 2011, no schools received an F. This demonstrates the dedication our teachers and administrators invest into your students’ education, as well as the hard work by our students and their families. Successfully preparing our students for their future has to be a team effort. This B is a win for the whole team.” Greater Pensacola Parents I August 2018

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Little Flower Student Visits Waterfront Mission

All upcoming Little Flower Catholic School 7th-grader Angel Tingley wanted for her birthday was to spread the word of God to those at the Waterfront Mission. She is pictured with one of the chaplains enjoying her special day of giving back to our community.

Imaginative Play at MSP Summer Camp

Montessori School of Pensacola’s summer program for preschool and kindergarten allows students time to explore creativity and imaginative play. Campers move freely between a dress-up costume area, dollhouse set-up, care for baby dolls, and building and constructing work zones. Especially during the hot summer hours, inside play is a hit! For more info about MSP summer camps, visit www.montessoripensacola. com/learning-at-msp/summer-camp/. 18

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Trinitas Spends Day At Ft. Walton Gulfarium

The sun peeked from behind the clouds just long enough for the sixth- and twelfth- grade students from Trinitas Christian School to witness many of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing creatures at the Gulfarium in Fort Walton Beach. The two classes observed the massive alligators with their sharp teeth and playful otters in the well-designed habitats. They cheered on the dolphins and sea lions as they performed and frolicked in the water on wave and command from their trainers. The students learned about the ecosystem of tidal pools and the medicinal benefits of the horseshoe crab whose blood contains copper used in medical research.

Blessed Star Takes Fraction Challenge

Jim C. Bailey Middle School Students Enjoy Band Camp

Blessed Star Montessori summer campers had a lesson on fractions where they learned all about equivalents. They were then challenged to use fraction cubes to see how many different combinations they could come up with that would be equal to 1.

Ah summer.... days at the beach, right? Not for band kids! Summer means time for summer band camps! Making friends, learning new songs and bonding! Here is a look at Band Camp at Jim C. Bailey Middle School!

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Workman Orchestra’s ‘Fiddles on Fire’ PR Project Captures SUNSPRA Medallion Award

Young Scientists at MSP Summer Camps

Science Camp Week at the Montessori School of Pensacola 12th Avenue campus was full of exciting discoveries! Preschool and kindergarten children experimented with fun ingredients to make slime, explosions and more. They also built engineering projects and tested different designs. Campers loved working on STEAM projects! For more info about MSP Summer Camps, visit www.montessoripensacola. com/learning-at-msp/summer-camp/.

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School districts throughout Florida walked away with first-place honors in the annual SUNSPRA Medallion Awards, sponsored by the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association. The awards showcase the best public relations projects from public school districts in the Sunshine State. Districts and schools compete in two major categories: “Programs and Projects” and “Publications and PR Tools,” as well as various sub-categories to score first-place honors from an independent judging panel. SUNSPRA leaders handed out the awards June 14 during the closing session of the Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA) Summer Conference at the Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla. The 2018 SUNSPRA Medallion Awards winning line-up included Workman Orchestra’s “Fiddles on Fire” for Fundraising, from Escambia County School District, in the “Programs and Projects” category. Peachjar, the leader in e-flyer services, served as this year’s exclusive awards sponsor. For more info about SUNSPRA, contact president Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, at (352) 671-7555 or Kevin.Christian@marion.k12.fl.us.

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The first day of school in Escambia County this year is August 13. As parents get ready for kids to return to school, many also need to make arrangements for after-school child care. Some schools offer their own program on-site, while many others work with Campfire, Childhood Dreams, Creative School Age Child Care, or the YMCA. Registration for all on-site child care begins Friday, August 3. “Our mission is to assist families by providing affordable, high quality child care onsite,” explained Aisha Adkison, ECSD school-age child care coordinator. “Our schools’ points of contact, as well as the other agencies who work with us on our campuses, will be available to help families with the registration process. We all urge parents to make contact as early as possible, to help everyone plan for a smooth transition on the first day of school.” Contact numbers for each childcare program are listed below. Escambia County School District-Operated Programs (school and POC): Bellview Elementary, Joanne Windham, 850-941-6064 Bratt Elementary, Brandy Pierce, 850-327-6154 Ensley Elementary, Sylvia Purifoy-Herbert, 850-474-5336 Global Learning Center, Adrienne Green, 850-430-7594 L.D. McArthur Elementary, Angela James, 850-494-5628 Contracted Sites: Camp Fire Gulf Winds: 850-476-1760. For Longleaf and Scenic Heights elementary schools. Childhood Dreams: 850-572-1131. For Brentwood, Myrtle Grove and Pleasant Grove elementary schools. Creative School Age Child Care: 850-479-7814. For Jim Allen, Beulah, Blue Angels, Cordova Park, Hellen Caro, Lipscomb, Molino Park, Pine Meadow, A.K. Suter, Kingsfield and N.B. Cook elementary schools. YMCA: 850-478-1222. For Ferry Pass, Holm, Sherwood and West Pensacola elementary schools and Bellview, Brown Barge, Ferry Pass, Woodham, Ransom, Beulah and Workman middle schools. More info can be found at http://ecsd-fl.schoolloop.com/career. Questions should be first directed to the contact and phone number listed by the school. Additional questions may be directed to the ECSD School-Age Child Care Coordinator, Aisha Adkison, NBCT, Workforce Education Specialist, at (850) 469-5305 or 469-5357 or via e-mail at AAdkison2@escambia.k12.fl.us.

Trinitas Student Places In National Competition

Trinitas Christian School senior McKinley Traylor won second place in the National Chrysostom Competition sponsored by the Association of Classical and Christian Schools (ACCS). She will deliver her speech, “Redemptive Violence: Exploring Grace in Flannery O’Connor’s Fiction,” at this year’s conference in Dallas, Tex. She, her parents and one guest will enjoy complimentary conference registration and a hotel room as well as tickets to Six Flags. Traylor will also receive $250.

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Bratt and Myrtle Grove Elementary Artists Display Work at Hall Center

Myrtle Grove and Bratt Elementary student artists have treated everyone in the JE Hall Center to these creations and more! Photos were taken and edited by Lauren Charles, a WFHS Nursing Academy senior who has been interning for Fine Arts and public relations this summer through the Escambia County Youth Employment Program.

Blessed Star Introducted to Coding

Blessed Star Montessori Summer Campers participated in a STEAM lesson at the Tyron Branch Library. Campers had an introductory lesson on coding, which they really enjoyed. They were really excited to visit the library again to explore other summer STEAM lessons. Bratt Elementary art is represented at top and middle left, and above.

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MTA Holds Tennis Camp at Montessori School Campus

McClelland Tennis Academy will host its final week of summer camp August 6-10 at the Montessori School of Pensacolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Montessori Drive campus tennis courts. At the half-day summer camp, children will stay active, progress in their tennis skills, and have fun doing it! The camp is designed to provide the greatest development of physical, mental and technical performance levels. Schedule is as follows: 9-9:30 a.m.: Warm up, stretching and cardio 9:30-10:30: Daily lesson on forehand, backhand, volley, serve, strategy, or scoring 10:30-11:30: Games that will incorporate the daily lesson 11:30-noon: Matchplay Snacks and drinks included All Camp Coaches are certified in CPR and first aid. For more info, contact McClelland Tennis Academy at www.mcclellandtennisacademy.com/camps. Greater Pensacola Parents I August 2018

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45 ECSD School Sites to Provide FREE Meals

Escambia County School Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School Food Services Department announced 45 local schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program which will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students at each of those schools. Free breakfast and lunch will begin on the first day of the 2018-2019 school year at the following locations in Escambia County: Elementary Schools: Jim Allen Elementary, Bellview Elementary, Bratt Elementary, Brentwood Elementary, Ensley Elementary, Ferry Pass Elementary, Global Learning Academy, Holm Elementary, Lincoln Park Elementary, R.C. Lipscomb Elementary, Longleaf Elementary, McArthur Elementary, Molino Park Elementary, Montclair Elementary, Myrtle Grove Elementary, Navy Point Elementary, Oakcrest Elementary, Pine Meadow Elementary, Pleasant Grove Elementary, Scenic Heights Elementary, O.J. Semmes Elementary, Sherwood Elementary, Warrington Elementary, C.A. Weis Elementary and West Pensacola Elementary. Middle Schools: Jim C. Bailey Middle, Bellview Middle, Ernest Ward Middle, Ferry Pass Middle, Warrington Middle and J.H.Workman Middle. High Schools: Escambia High, Northview High, Pensacola High, Pine Forest High and Booker T. Washington High School. Alternative Education/Centers: Byrneville Elementary, Camelot Academy, Capstone Academy, Escambia Westgate School, George Stone Technical College (Phoenix Initiative Program), Jacqueline Harris Preparatory Academy, Judy Andrews, Lakeview Center and McMillan Pre-K Center. The CEP means that parents of the students at these schools are not required to submit an application for the Free and Reduced Meal program at that school. However, siblings attending schools not on the CEP list will need to apply for eligibility. The application will ask for a list of family members and parents should still include all names because the number of people in a household can affect eligibility. If your student does not attend one of the CEP sites, you may complete a Family Meal Benefits Application online at www. MySchoolApps.com. This link can be found on the district website under Quick Links Free and Reduced Meal Application. Paper applications can be picked up at the school site or the School Food Services office at the J.E. Hall Center, 30 East Texar Dr. Suite 112, Pensacola, FL 32503. 23

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Making the Most of This “New Year” Being a teacher and a parent, I tend to view August as the true New Year. It’s my time to start fresh, set goals and begin solid routines. I write out a detailed schedule and feel a sense of pride as I organize all those supplies. We have crisp new outfits, sparkling tennis shoes and glowing optimism. It sounds so promising, doesn’t it? Honest truth? By October, the to-do’s pile up, the dinners turn to drive-thru and my optimism is no where in sight. How does this happen? There is a sneaky little tendency that creeps up on me around late summer and I just have a feeling it may sound familiar to you. I begin to think of all the things last year that made me come unglued and how I can do better. I begin to scroll through Pinterest and save 562 ideas on everything from homework tips to healthy lunches. I start finding information on activities for my son and mentally planning an evening with homework, dinner and practice. I plan to start preparing freezer meals to last me a month and look up on-the-go breakfast ideas. And that first day of school?...the first week?... even first month? It runs smoothly. We’re eating well-rounded meals and arriving to school on time. Then, we hit the first bump in the road. It may look like an illness, new activity in our schedule, a challenge in the classroom or absolute exhaustion. But that bump...it always has a way of Greater Pensacola Parents I August 2018

appearing just when you thought you hit your stride. How easy the pieces of that carefully constructed tower come crashing down. Now, I’m scrambling out the door with two grumpy children and wrinkled pants. We’re eating fast food and grilled cheese. Homework is rushed and bedtime stories are put on the back burner. I tuck my children in bed and sit in a weary heap on the couch trying not to notice the dishes calling my name. Can I tell you what’s happening? We spend the quiet months planning the perfect storm. We place expectations on ourselves that are superhuman and superficial. We put energy into planning and organizing for this fantastic, no-fail, perfect school year. And for a time, we can keep up with that pace. But, when life just gets too real, those superficial supports on our tower fall away and the school year begins to topple. Mamas, we do not have to do this. This school year can be the best yet if we enter August knowing our strengths and giving so much grace for our struggles. Let’s make ourselves a promise. We will approach this school year with reasonable goals and routines that address what is most significant for us and for our families. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Buy a planner. Find a planner you love and stick with it. It may be an app or a hard copy, but be sure to use something. 24

Nothing makes me feel flustered faster than managing dates and commitments in my head. Writing it all down and seeing the week ahead helps to make the very most of our time.

Set realistic goals. Choose one or two areas you would like to improve upon this school year. Discuss this goal with your family so you will all be on board. Leaving the house 10 minutes earlier, meals together four nights a week and making lunches the night before are some REAL examples. Choose one.

We want our children involved in sports, clubs and the arts--and they should be! Extra-curricular activities help shape us into who we will become and teach us to pursue our passions. Choose one per semester. Don’t overcommit yourself, your child or your time.

Weekend prep.

Take part of your weekend to plan for the days ahead. Look through your planner, check the weather, set out clothes for the week, choose meals and know your game plan.

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Create a space in your busy afternoon for conversation without distractions. Put away the phone. Turn off the TV. Set a timer if you have to. Look your children in the eyes and talk. We cannot be master chefs, fashion models, interior designers, professors, coaches and business tycoons all at one time--not without losing our minds! But we can be loving parents that commit to simple goals and consistent routines that will shape a successful school year for our families. Happy New School Year! You’ve got this! www.greaterpensacolaparents.com

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Coding Fun for Digital Age Kids

Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids

Toys and games offer maximum value when they teach new skills, when they stretch muscles both physical and mental. With more of our everyday lives connected to computers, apps and smart technology, the future is increasingly dictated by code. Introducing the basic concepts of coding to children not only gives them an early advantage in the future jobs landscape, but also teaches critical thinking skills, problem solving and tenacity. Coding also offers kids a sense of empowerment when they begin to grasp and implement the basics of coding, as they learn the secrets that drive the software, apps and websites they use everyday. The following items are entertaining introductions to coding for kids with an eye on the future.

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COJI: The Coding Robot Toy

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Before they dig into actual coding languages, kids can explore programming the COJI robot with a language they already understand... emoji! Combining emoticons and other familiar electronic symbols with arrows and images, youngsters can use this universal language to control their COJI. Using a smartphone or tablet with the COJI app, kid quickly pick up the way to ‘code’ commands that will have the robot moving, sounding off, and responding with emoji on its screen ‘face’. Just like with any coding, much of the process is trial-and-error, but COJI’s hilarious responses to mistakes will keep kids engaged while they master their troubleshooting skills. Not limited to device engagement, COJI can operate without the app or after screen time has ended. Accessible for kids regardless of reading level or math skills, COJI: The Coding Robot Toy is an early coding confidence builder!

While the irony of teaching code with a mouse isn’t lost on parents who depended on a mouse before touch screens arrived, the notion of coding a ‘mouse’ to navigate a maze is perfect for engaging kids as they program their way to success. Using a customizable maze board with walls and tunnels, the simple controls on the back of the mouse lets users plan its path. This coding set includes 16 maze grids, 22 maze walls, 3 tunnels, 30 double-sided coding cards, 10 doublesided activity cards, cheese wedge, and activity guide to provide a hands-on introduction to coding concepts. Young coders can also take the action off grid, creating original obstacles and paths with pillows, toys or anything the Code & Go Mouse can scoot around. Excellent for cultivating children’s ability to estimate distance and predict outcomes, each new coding of the robot mouse builds confidence and gets them one step closer to programming their own path to a bright future!

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(Learning Resources) The youngest set can dip their toes into the world of coding in a non-digital way, free of electronic screens with the Let’s Go Code game! Using double-sided pictorial ‘coding cards’ kids can plan their desired path and formulate the strategic moves that will get them to their destination. The cards dictate the players’ actions, their forward strides, pivots and other moves “coded” to get them to the finish. Featuring 16 EVA foam mats, 20 coding cards, and fun die-cut pieces, the set includes a full-color guide with a coding overview and maze examples to get kids started. Flexing physical and mental muscles, this engaging exercise in basic coding is a fun and forward-thinking introduction to programming for the kindergarten set!

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Described in broad strokes, code is a representation of something else. While it may seem incomprehensible in its basic form, code can translate into a recognizable element when it reaches its end point. Future Coders Poppin’ Pictures demonstrates this process using a series of coded tiles. Using a suction cup pen, kids follows a coded ‘map’ as they place tiles onto a grid in a variety of configurations. When complete, the correctly placed tiles resolve into a picture. It’s a great introduction to representational thinking while fostering concentration and patience. Supporting important pre-programming skills like sequencing and analytical thinking, Poppin’ Pictures offers right-brain fun seasoned with some rigorous left-brain exercises.

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Allow Them to Earn It Q. Our daughter just turned 10 years old. Is now the right time to start giving her an allowance, and start teaching her about money?

A. I’m glad you’re going to teach your daughter about money. But in my mind, there’s never a time for an allowance. I believe that kind of thinking, and using words like “allowance,” are some of the best ways to instill an attitude of entitlement in a child. I don’t think you want your daughter growing up with the idea she deserves money simply because she’s alive. My advice is to develop a method by which she can earn commissions. Write down a daily or weekly list of jobs around the house that are age-appropriate she will be responsible for doing. Then, at the

end of the week, she gets paid for jobs she completed — and she doesn’t get paid for the ones she didn’t do. The idea is to teach her that work creates money, and teach a healthy work ethic at the same time. Of course, there are some things a child should be expected to do without financial reward. Everyone needs to pitch in, and do certain things to help when they’re part of a family. And once you’ve taught her about the importance and rewards of work, make sure to also teach her about the three uses for money — saving, spending, and giving!

Step by Step Q. When is the right time to buy a house when someone is following your Baby Steps plan?

A. That’s a good question. Let’s start by going over the first few Baby Steps. Baby Step 1 is saving $1,000 for a beginner emergency fund. Baby Step 2 is paying off all consumer debt, from smallest to largest, using the debt snowball. Baby Step 3 is where you increase your emergency fund to the point where you have three to six months of expenses set aside. Once you’ve done all that you can begin saving for a home. I’ll call it Baby Step 3b. For folks looking to buy a house, I advise saving enough money for a down payment of at least 20 percent. I don’t beat people up over mortgage debt, but I do advise them to get a 15-year, fixed rate loan, where the payments are no more than 25 percent of their monthly take-home pay. Doing it this way may take a little more time, and delay your dream of becoming a homeowner a bit, but buying a house when you’re broke is the quickest way I know to turn something that should be a blessing into a burden!

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Get Ready for Kindergarten with Practical Tips

5 Ways to Bring Rules Back After Sumer

Kindergarten is a formative year for families, as kids acquire the foundational skills they’ll build on for a lifetime (and parents learn the value of healthy home habits and encouraging independence). Here are some handy tricks and tools to help your kindergartners -- and you -- get ready for the school year.

If you and your kids went a little overboard on screentime this summer, you’re in good company. According to a Harris Interactive poll, about half of all parents say their kids watch more TV, play more video games, surf the Web more, and watch more movies during the summer months. With back-to-school upon us, it’s time to re-establish some limits on media. These strategies can help you get a jump on things:

Arm kids with soft skills. Ease your kids’ entry into the early days of their educations by helping them develop and refine essential “soft skills.” From encouraging them to get along with others to supporting their ability to self-regulate, these six skills are important building blocks to having a successful school year.

Have a last blast. Plan a special media-centered event that the whole family will enjoy -- something you couldn’t do during the school year. A movie in the park, an all-day video game session, a binge-watching marathon of streaming shows are all fun ways to say, “so long, summer.”

Nurture responsibility. Time-management tools can motivate kids and help them develop responsibility, organization, and independence. There are lots of handy apps to help keep kids on track, and even designed to help little kids with morning routines.

Prepare your kids. Talk about the routine changes that come along with the school year. Discuss the concept of “balance” -- a daily mix of exercise, reading, social and family time, school work, and entertainment. A week before school starts, get serious about bedtime, and turn off the TV, games, and electronic devices at least an hour before hitting the sack. The stimulation of media makes it hard for kids to settle down.

Share stories about school. Lots of kids are excited about stepping into their big-kid shoes for kindergarten, but the transition isn’t always seamless. Sweet stories about kids going to kindergarten and funny back-to-school movies can soothe and entertain nervous students -- and their parents.

Create a school-year media plan. Take out a calendar, and work with your kids to create a weekly schedule that includes homework, chores, and activities -- plus TV, games, movies, etc. Kids don’t always understand the concept of “Thursday,” but if they see their activities written down, they know what to expect and when to expect it.

Skip the back-to-school buying frenzy. Don’t turn your kindergartner into a walking advertisement. Learn how to avoid the rampant marketing and consumerism of the back-to-school culture. And when you shop for school supplies, consider stocking a backpack for a kid in need or organizing a school supply drive -- you can teach your tot about sharing while you’re at it.

Raid the library. Go for the books, but also find out whether your local branch offers programs for kids -- like puppet shows, reading hours, or other activities. It’s like a little baby step to school.

Get involved. Take an active role in your children’s early education. Talk to the teacher about your kids’ challenges, as well as the activities at which they excel. Help at home by sharing educational tools designed specifically to enhance pre-K skills. Fun apps and games can offer an extra boost to nurture young interests and developing social-emotional skills -- and kids won’t even realize they’re learning.

Remember you’re their role model. Sneak your iPhone under the table, and your kids will catch you. Model the healthy media habits you’d like your kids to follow. Greater Pensacola Parents I August 2018

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Every parent has that one trick up their sleeve that helps make life just a little simpler in the midst of a hectic school year. Read on for some of their best tips, clever tricks and genius hacks for back to school. Plan your meals.

Steer clear of the drive-thru on hectic evenings by taking 10 minutes each weekend to plan simple meals for the week. With a complete grocery list in hand, head to the store to purchase everything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need. To further simplify planning, Gina Nichols, a mom of four and a Wildtree freezer meal consultant, recommends prepping food when you get home from the store, filing favorite recipes for easy reference and maintaining a well-stocked

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pantry. Theme nights like pasta on Mondays, tacos on Tuesday, etc., can also help. Ask your family for their suggestions too.

Schedule grocery delivery. More grocery stores now offer online ordering and delivery services, helpful for families who dislike grocery shopping or struggle to stick to a budget when there. Stock the freezer. Stash your freezer

with healthy casseroles, soups, sauces and crockpot meals to make dinnertime a no-brainer on busy weeknights. “Try to make your cooking always do double duty. Make a little extra of everything and if you don’t want it right away, freeze it,” Nichols says.

Establish a snack/brown bag lunch station. Designate a

shelf in your kitchen or pantry for parentapproved snacks and lunch items. Tape a list inside the cupboard door with lunch ideas. On Sundays, pre-pack snacks that kids can easily grab like trail mix, pretzels, granola bars or cereal. Stock the refrigerator with fruits and veggies

that have been pre-washed/ cut, as well as cheese and yogurt sticks. To save time in the mornings, help your children make their lunches and pack their snacks the night before.

Share the daily action plan. Laurie Loud-

enback hands her kids, ages 10 and 12, a clipboard each morning which includes the day’s schedule, chores, and screen time limits. “This chart has been pretty life-changing,” says Loudenback, whose husband Scott designed it (see photo). “The first thing the kids say in the morning is ‘I need my chart.’”

Set up a master calendar. Post a white board with the

week’s calendar to help everyone in the family know what to expect in the coming week. Use color-coded dry erase markers for each

family member’s activities and cold or hot lunch preferences.

Hold family meetings. Alexis Sanchez, mom of four, says she gathers her family on Sunday nights to discuss the week

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ahead, including upcoming activities and “to brainstorm any kinks” that need to be worked out in the schedule.

Spruce up backpacks. Extend the

life of a much-loved backpack by giving it a back-to-school cleaning. Depending on the material, backpacks can generally be hand washed, spot cleaned or placed in a laundry bag or pillow case and run through the washing machine. Be sure to empty out all of the pockets and vacuum out crumbs before hand. If you hand wash it, soak it in warm water for 15 minutes with a teaspoon of laundry detergent. Rinse well and air dry.

Manage paperwork. “Everyday after

school,” Sanchez says, “we have a mandatory ‘empty your book bag’ rule.” Her children file important documents like those that need to be signed by a parent into an office divider. Label a folder with the name of your child and school year to easily collect artwork and other keepsakes throughout the year. Sanchez keeps her folders in a plastic file box.

Create a homework station. Designate a well-lit place in your home

where homework can be completed without distractions. Create a homework caddy stocked with notebook paper, pens, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, rulers, and highlighters-anything your child might need to complete an assignment.

Make a homework plan. If your

child struggles with organization, go through their backpack together. Make a stack for the night’s homework and help your child prioritize what needs to be completed first. Use a calendar to help them plan long-term assignments.

Use a timer. If your child gets over-

whelmed by lengthy math worksheets or other difficult assignments, try using a timer like the Time Timer app and set a goal. For example, after he completes 10 problems, take a break for a quick snack. “Frequent breaks are important in helping students and their parents with homework,” says Amber Dawkins, a former teacher and a mom to a four-year-old son.

Attend back-to-school functions. Help your child get back into

the school groove by attending school orientations, ice cream socials or sneak-a-peeks.

“Even reconnecting with one or two friends or meeting a teacher in person before the first day of school can make a difference to a child,” Dawkins says.

Connect in a memorable way. Be ready to meet a few new parents at back-to-school functions who you’ll want to reconnect with later. Mom of two, Kristal Ronnebaum suggests handing out a family calling card. “It’s a method of sharing your contact information in a fun and creative way,” Ronnebaum says. You can also hand the card to babysitters, carpool drivers and new neighbors (attached to a small housewarming gift).

Encourage rest. A successful school

year requires quality sleep. “Start edging those bedtimes back a week or two in advance of school starting,” Dawkins says. Maintain a regular evening routine that helps your child unwind before bed, such as a warm bath or shower and reading time. Also, build unstructured time into your child’s weekly schedule for playing with friends and pursuing creative endeavors.

Freelance journalist Christa Melnyk Hines and her husband are the parents of two school-age boys. She is the author of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.

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How to Repair a Broken Relationship With Your Teen How’s your relationship with your teen? Do feel there is a distance between you and your child, and the space is only increasing everyday? Has your once happy relationship with your kid turned into open animosity with your teen? Maybe it feels like your sweet baby went upstairs one day, and came down a totally different person – someone who seems like a total stranger to you? You’re not alone. I get calls every day from parents just like you who say, “My relationship with my teen is disintegrating before my eyes. What can I do?” If that sounds like a call you could make right now, let me share some ways you can start mending your relationship before it is destroyed altogether. Consider implementing some of these relationship repairs:

Take Stock of the Relationship

Like going into your closet and getting rid of all the clothes that don’t fit us anymore or have simply gone out of style, we need to go into our parenting closet and take inventory. This requires an honest evaluation of the actions, beliefs, styles, and habits in our home and a willingness to toss out everything that doesn’t belong or doesn’t work. What are some areas that you can change and adapt as a parent? How can you accommodate the growing needs of your teenager? How can you grow alongside them as they learn to navigate the world? Like reaching back into the closet and taking out those corduroy bell-bottoms you haven’t worn since high school, take regular time to examine the ways you are connecting to your teen. See what is out of style, what needs to change and what keeps you stuck in the past. I realize that these are tough words to handle. It’s not easy to hear that maybe something we are doing as parents is hurting our kids. But we can all readily admit that we don’t have the parenting gig down pat. There’s always room for growth as moms and dads.

Start Asking Questions

Want to get your relationship with your teen back on track? Start asking the right kind of questions. Ask the kinds of questions that make them think about things, not just “yes” or

“no” questions. Find out what they think, how they would do something, where they would go, and why. When a discussion leads to surprising expressions of wisdom from your teen, take advantage of the moment to reinforce their insights. Talk about controversial subjects as you would with a friend or co-worker for whom you have great respect. Never belittle their opinions about things. After all, did you know everything when you were a teen? Then, ask some more personal questions. “What could I do to improve our relationship?” or “What things would you like to see change in our family?” Let me warn you–if you ask these types of questions, you may not like what you hear. But don’t run from the answers. Hearing honest feedback from your child may open your eyes to areas that need to change. You’ll also be communicating to your child that you desire to do everything you can to restore and maintain a loving relationship.

Take Ownership for Mistakes

The statement “I was wrong” (when said by a parent) can do wonders for a broken relationship. If you handled a situation poorly, admit where you made a mistake. Never will your child respect you more than when you admit your faults and ask for forgiveness. Humble parents who admit their mistakes and apologize are building healthy, happy families.

Create the Proper Environment

Don’t let your family get emotionally stuck in the mistakes and tension of the past. Create an environment that welcomes and invites change. If you feel like it’s time to make some positive shifts in your family, sit everyone down and tell them, “We need to make some changes around here–me included. It’s not going to be the same-old, same-old. Let’s work together as a family to move forward.” I’ve spoken on this topic at seminars a few times. And afterwards, I always have parents and teens come up to me and say, “Thank you! We decided as a family that we needed to change, and it was one of the best decisions we made. Our kids are happier, and we feel happier as parents!” 33

Act On It

Once you decide to make some changes towards restoring broken relationships, it’s time to act! Maybe you’ve realized that as a mom or dad you have been too overprotective in certain areas. Apologize to your kids and show them that you are working on changing and releasing some control. Perhaps you’ve seen that much of your conversation with your children comes off as judgmental. Express to your family your desire to change, and work towards infusing your conversations with grace. Or maybe you’ve realized that you just haven’t spent the time you need with your teen. Drop that weekend golf game, or forgo that daily run, in order to spend time with your teen. Those visible actions convey your willingness to work towards a better relationship.

Stay With the Plan

We don’t wake up one day with the perfect marriage, perfect kids, or perfect home. Those relationships take time and effort. So if your connection with your teen is in trouble, and you are working towards making positive changes, don’t give up! Stay with the plan. In difficult transitions, your teen may push back. They may dig in their heels as you try to rebuild the relationship. But keep the mindset and attitude that says, “We’re not going backward, only forward.” Even if you get nothing but grief from your teen at first, keep up your weekly time together, week after week. Eventually they’ll come around. Remember, relationships thrive when unconditional love is delivered across a bridge of friendship that never stops — even if your teen doesn’t respond. He or she may secretly be testing your commitment! I want to challenge you today to commit to rebuilding a relationship with your child, and that starts with good communications. No matter how strained or difficult your relationship might be, there is always hope. It may take time and persistence, but keep at it.

Mark Gregston is an author, speaker, radio host, and the founder of a residential counseling center for struggling teens located in Longview, Texas. Mark’s passion for helping teens can be seen in his 40 years of involvement with families as a youth pastor, Young Life area director, and now, as the Executive Director of Heartlight, where he has lived with and helped over 2,700 teens. To find out more about Mark and his ministry to parents and teens, you can visit www.HeartlightMinistries.org or www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org.

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6706 N. 9th Avenue Suite B5 Pensacola, 32504 Piedmont Place Studios offers exciting, fun, and educational classes for the school year - Working with various mediums such as charcoal drawing or painting with acrylics and water, resin art, and much more. Please call us for details on dates, times, and more detailed information.

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2895 W. Scott Street Pensacola, 32505 Bernice’s Starrstep Dance Studio is the oldest studio in Pensacola providing quality dance training for 89 years. Drawing from a strong history, the studio is constantly evolving and regenerating with time. The studio provides a warm family environment for students 3 years - adult and all levels of dance.

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211 Airport Boulevard Pensacola, 32504 Youth Leagues are a fantastic way to learn a sport that lasts a lifetime. We provide a safe, fun, exciting environment for kids to learn sportsmanship and a healthy lifestyle. Youth Leagues will start on Saturday, September 8, 2018 and usually run 28 weeks. Ages 5 -18. Ask about our other programs for kids and families. 850-477-2300 info@cordovalanes.com www.cordovalanes.com

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Northcross Shopping Village , 8084 North Davis Highway Pensacola, 32514 Classes available for ages 2 to adult. Fall registration and open house begins July 23, 2018 and will also be available online. Our new location now has 5000 sq ft of dance space and 250 parking spaces! 850-484-0648 abarnettdance@gmail.com www.fiveflagsdanceacademy.com

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Gulf Point Resource Center Dance Classes ad on page 29

7000 Spanish Trail Pensacola, 32504 Dance classes are offered in a variety of disciplines for youth and adults. We offer dance lessons in ballet, tap, jazz, pointe, hip-hop, lyrical, modern, Irish, belly dance, line dancing, tumbling and more. All session one and two classes will be held at Vickrey Resource Center due to renovations at Gull Point. 850-494-7360 mlochas@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

In His Steps Dance Studio ad on page 37

6231 North â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wâ&#x20AC;? Street Pensacola, 32505 In HIS Steps is a contemporary, Christian based Dance & Performing Arts Center. Come and join us at In HIS Steps for after school ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, modern and hip-hop for ages 2.5 & up and music lessons for ages 5 & up. Also offering new daytime homeschool dance and music options. 850-474-4922 missamysdance@hotmail.com www.inhisstepsinc.com

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A Time to Dance

7020 Navarre Parkway Navarre, 32566 The mission of A Time To Dance is to provide the highest caliber of dance training to all students ages 2 and up at all levels from beginning to pre-professional, while developing confidence and self esteem in a caring supportive environment. 850-450-6919 help@atimetodance.org www.atimetodancenavarre.com

Ballet Pensacola

400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, 32502 Classes begin as early as age 3, and students learn through a graduated system of study that encompasses both classical ballet and contemporary dance technique. Tap, Jazz and Broadway Dance also available. Students

have performance opportunities with a year-end showcase and opportunities to audition for The Nutcracker, Youth Ensemble and Performing Company. 850-432-9546 frankgiammaria@balletpensacola.com www.balletpensacola.com

Broadway Lights

5668 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Unit B11 Gulf Breeze, 32563 Broadway Lights Dance Center is committed to the art of dance. We work hard to introduce and instill selfexpression, discipline, and passion for the arts in each of our students. Whether a student is? dancing for fun or planning to enter the arts on a ?professional level, we are here to guide you along the way. Located in Midway plaza across from Gulf Breeze Zoo. 850-932-5555 broadwaylightsdancecenter@gmail.com www.broadwaylightsdancecenter.com

Dance Academy of Santa Rosa

6564 Caroline Street Milton, 32570 Dance Academy of Santa Rosa offers professional, quality dance and performing art instruction in jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, lyrical, pre-k, and more for ages 2 and up regardless if you are a beginner or advanced student. Registration will be held August 3 for current students and August 4 for new students. 850-983-6900 danceacademyofsr@gmail.com www.danceacademyofsantarosa.com

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Emerald Coast Dance Conservatory

419 East Gadsden Street Pensacola, 32501 Located in Pensacola’s East Hill Neighborhood, Emerald Coast Dance Conservatory offers dance instruction in a multitude of styles for ages 3 & up from a professionally trained and qualified staff. Classes offered for recreational through pre-professional levels. Please visit our website for more information. 850-512-9191 ms.ursula@emeraldcoastdance.com www.emeraldcoastdance.com

Pensacola School of Ballet

4806 Mobile Highway (Suite G) Pensacola, 32506 Pensacola School of ballet offers ballet, jazz, tap, and dance fitness. A fun learning environment for dancers

Victory Performing Arts Academy

5783 Rolyat Road Pace, 32571 We are a private Christian School offerring academic courses and dance classes in a wide range of styles. Visit us on Facebook for updates. Registration is available on our website. 850-776-7555 or 850- 994-5491 vpaadanceteam@ yahoo.com www.dancevictory.com

Equestrian Aubrey Hill Riding

2729 Ten Mile Road Pace, 32571 Our first-class english riding lesson program is tailored to suit everyone. Ages 3 - Adult. No experience necessary. Seasoned lesson horses and ponies are provided. We will also provide a helmet for the first 4 lessons. Our lesson program is designed to teach riders the basics of English riding and jumping.

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The P.A.C.E. Studio

4634 Lori Lane Pace, 32571 The Pace Studio offers dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Contemporary, Pointé, Acrobatics, Hip-Hop, & more. Our program progresses from preschool levels all the way through advanced levels of instruction. We also offer senior/ adult Ballet, Tap, and Jazz classes. Tuition for the 2018-2019 schedule is based on hours enrolled per week. Please call or visit our website for registration instructions.

3030 Highway 97 Molino, 32577 Lessons after school and weekends are available for all levels of experience. Trail rides, riding camps and other programs are also offered throughout the year. Lessons are 2 hour sessions and teach horsemanship, riding, grooming, speed event competitions and obstacle riding.

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Pensacola Riding Center

1911 Mathison Road Cantonment, 32533 Sherlock’s Farm/Pensacola Riding Center’s facility is unique within the surrounding 200 mile area. Provides boarding, training, teaching, showing and horse sales. Our quality services provided through various programs tailored to all ages and riding levels in collaboration with the professional staff. 850-587-4193

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Rustic Trail Stable

4645 Rustic Trail Milton, 32570 Rustic Trail Stable LLC provides lessons, boarding, shows, clinics - and teach horse care and stable management. Our goal is to provide the community with the skills needed and encourage a love for horses.

850-994-1875 pacestudio@live.com www.pacestudio.org

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4375 Woodbine Road Pensacola, 32571 Time to Shine Center for Performing Arts offers professional instruction in dance, music, acting and art. Programs and classes also available in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop, acrobats, art, acting, voice, piano guitar, flute and violin. 850-994-5678 info@timetoshineflorida.com www.timetoshineflorida.com

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Marcus Pointe Golf Club

2500 Oak Pointe Drive Pensacola, 32505 Marcus Pointe Golf Club, one of the top golf facilities along the Gulf Coast, features a 6,650 yard layout with five sets of tees and subtle challenges. Contact us about junior, college and adult lessons. 850-484-9770 info@marcuspointegc.com www.marcuspointegc.com

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of all ages! Classical ballet, primary to advanced, begins at age 3. Jazz instruction, in conjunction with classical ballet, is for ages 6 1/2 years and up. Tap classes are also available for ages 5 through adult. An annual student recital is presented at the University of West Florida Mainstage Theatre in May of each year.

information or to book a lesson with Rousey, please visit his website.

Perdido Bay Golf Club

1 Doug Ford Drive Perdido Bay, 32507 Our players experience golf in a fun environment that focuses on learning golf from the basics to a solid foundation of skill level. Our programs teach juniors how to play the game of golf while instilling core values and golf etiquette. Check with the pro shop for instruction and clinic information. 850-492-1223 plalas@perdidobaygolf.com www.perdidobaygolf.com

The First Tee

3924 West Navy Boulevard Pensacola, 32507 The First Tee of Northwest Florida promotes character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf. No skill level is required to begin the program. At each level, participants are introduced to different aspects of golf and life skills. As junior golfers expand, so do the opportunities for their futures. Fall classes begin late August at a variety of locations.

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Tiger Point Golf Club

1255 Country Club Road Gulf Breeze, 32563 We take pride in developing a wide range of junior talents, as well as introducing the game to new golfers every year. We strive to teach each student at his or her own level and ability. Private lessons, group lessons, clinics, golf schools, and junior academy programs are available. Player development programs offer professional instruction that’s affordable, enjoyable, and less intimidating for students of all levels. 850-932-1333 info@tigerpointgolf.com www.tigerpointgolf.com

Gymnastics/Cheer Cheer Omega

380 Lurton Street Pensacola, 32505 Our mission at Cheer Omega All-stars is to enrich the lives of the children and their families through the sport of competitive cheerleading. Our goal each day is to teach our athletes the value of commitment, hard work, integrity, leadership, self-confidence, positive attitudes and a love for the sport.

First City Gymnastics

625 Lost Key Drive Pensacola, 32507 Lost Key Golf Club is pleased to offer golf instruction through our Director of Instruction, Nick Rousey. Rousey offers individual golf lessons as well as group lessons for every part of the game. To find out more

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Lost Key Golf Club

65 East Olive Road Pensacola, 32514 Our lesson plans and curriculum are guided by our philosophy to teach gymnastics and cheerleading in a fun, safe environment and raise your child’s self-esteem. 850-474-1068 info@firstcitygymnastics.com www.firstcitygymnastics.com

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4062 Avalon Boulevard Milton, 32583 Flippin’ Out puts your children in a safe learning environment with motivated staff directing lessons, fun activities and gymnastics classes. After-school care program is Monday - Friday until 6pm with extended hours available. Our busses pick up from Santa Rosa County schools. Registration is open so call today to secure your spot! 850-983-1410 flippinoutmilton@gmail.com www.flippinoutgym.com

Gulf Coast Gymnastics

1844 Cowen Road Gulf Breeze, 32563 Gulf Coast Gymnastics is proud to offer a variety of classes for all ages, special events, camps, and more! Please visit our website for more information. 850-934-3990 gulfcoastgym@bellsouth.net www.gulfcoastgym.com

Mojo Elite Gymnastics Training

1901 N T Street Pensacola, 32505 We offer recreational and competitive gymnastics, parkour, American Ninja Warrior, birthday parties, Super Saturday Nights (Open EVERY Saturday Night!), Kinetic Kids classes, free trial classes and more! Ask about our after school program that includes transportation from area schools for grades K - 5. 850-733-3547 info@mojogymnastics.com www.mojogymnastics.com

Salute Gymnastics

9245 North Palafox Street Pensacola, 32534 Salute Gymnastics Academy provides quality, professional gymnastics and tumbling in a positive environment offering Recreational & Competitive Gymnastics, Recreational Tumbling, After School Training and Birthday Parties. Pre-school gymnastics and tumbling has age seperated programs for 18 months - 6 years and the recreation program is

for ages 6 and up and has beginner and intermediate classes. 850-969-9111 info@salutegymnasticsacademy.com www.salutegymnasticsacademy.com

The FUNPLEX of Gulf Breeze

3123 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 Our facility offers cheerleading, gymnastics for boys and girls and preschool gymnastics. Our After School Activities Program, ASAP, is available to rising Kindergarteners (5 by September 1st) and up. ASAP has homework time, open bounce, open gym and recreational classes. Transportation from most area schools. Open on teacher planning days, some holidays, and early dismissal days. Call today and register! 850-932-2297 gulfbreezegym@gmail.com www.gulfbreezefunplex.com

Martial Arts 9th Jiu Jitsu Academy

7201 North 9 Avenue (Suite A5) Pensacola, 32504 We are committed to the effective teaching of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Our program includes conditioning, technique, and sparring. The curriculum is designed to ease the student into a training regime and application of technique. Come by the school and experience for yourself the most effective martial art! 850-485-5559 9thgraciejj@gmail.com www.graciepensacola.com

Abercrombie’s Tiger-Rock Academy

9409 US-98 #80 Pensacola, 32506 We offer Counter Agression Training for Adults, Traditional TaeKwonDo for kids, and Tiger Cubs for 4 & 5 yr olds. Program options available for all ages. Visit us on Facebook. Register for any of our Tiger-Rock programs for fun, fitness or to reach your goals. 850-453-8400 tigerrock@bellsouth.net www.facebook.com/AbercrombiesTigerRockAcademy

Colbert’s Taekwondo Academy

8042 North Palafox Street #A Pensacola, 32534 Colbert’s Taekwondo Academy is built on its principal tenets: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. After school classes are available Monday - Friday for preschool age children, juniors, teens and adults. Students learn to develop self-discipline, confidence, life skills, self-defense and bully protection. Join us August 18, 2018 for Open House and the Taekwondo kids back to school Neon Party! 850-476-1188 calvin@calvincolbert.com www.calvincolbert.com

Core Martial Arts

3483 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 Core Martial Arts offers Hapkido, Krav Maga, MMA, Muay Thai, CoreFit Kickboxing. Classes are open to students from 4 years to teenage years, and beyond. Are you looking for help with self-discipline, attention, respect or other character issues? We are a self defense school first! We combine the structure of traditional martial arts with a physical fitness program that builds better kids. We teach self-respect, teamwork, tolerance, manners, courtesy, respect for others and many other character values. 850-684-5747 coremartialartsflorida@gmail.com www.coremartialartsflorida.com

Falbo’s Family Karate

3031 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 Here at Falbo’s Family Karate we want to help your child gain self esteem and confidence. Our after school program runs Monday - Friday for ages Kindergarten - 7th grade. Your child will get physical exercise, learn discipline, manners, respect for teachers, parents, and others. Visit our website for instructions and forms to register after school and Karate classes. 850-934-7977 info@FalbosFamilyKarate.com www.falbosfamilykarate.com

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106 South Palafox Street Pensacola, 32502 We are committed to the effective teaching of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Our program includes conditioning, technique, and sparring. The curriculum is designed to ease the student into a training regime and application of technique. Come by the school and experience for yourself the most effective martial art!. 850-503-0340 baker@graciepensacola.com www.graciepensacola.com

Lord Martial Arts and Fitness

Downtown YMCA, 165 East Intendencia Street Pensacola, 32502 Come and see what our Hapkido program offers you and the ones you love. The program taught at Lord Martial Arts & Fitness will improve you and your loved ones self confidence and is designed to make LIFE CHAMPIONS out of those who complete our color belt curriculum and make it to 1st Degree Black Belt. 850-516-6887 blackbeltinstructor@gmail.com www.lordmaf.net

MAA Family Karate

4050 Avalon Boulevard Milton, 32583 Our after school programs are packed with fun and excitement to keep your child active! From participating in a daily Martial Arts lesson, to engaging in fun games, arts & crafts, and other activities, your child will have the best after school experience of their life! We provide an active and educational experience while keeping your child in a safe, nurturing, and positive environment. Offering a 3, 4, or 5 day package to be prepared for the days you need us. We are open to ages 5-12, and pick up from local schools. 850-983-0870 info@maafamilykarate.com www.maafamilykarate.com

Pensacola ATA Martial Arts

6247 North Davis Highway Pensacola, 32504 Come join our Pensacola, FL Martial Arts facility! We offer programs in Kids Martial Arts, Adult Martial Arts, Krav Maga, Summer Camp, and Birthday Parties. Choose a program that most interests you and have the opportunity to sign-up on our website or feel free to give us a call if you have any further questions. 850-791-6777 pensacolaata@gmail.com www.pensacolaata.com

Pensacola Martial Arts and Fitness Academy

3208 East Gonzalez Street Pensacola, 32503 Chuan Fa Kenpo is a system of practical and modern self-defense designed to offer the student a realistic training regimen that combines blocking, striking, kicking, throwing, and control techniques and self defense. Offering programs for students ages 12 through adult. 850-393-1106 ksatreya@cox.net www.pensacolamartialarts.com

PTSDA After School Karate Program

2500 West Nine Mile Road Pensacola, 32534 We offer traditional karate classes, tiny tiger classes, after school program, summer camps, and birthday parties. Our goals are discipline, respect, and fun with purpose. 850-478-0680 masterdufour@ptsda.com www.ptsda.com

Red Dragon

6301 North 9th Avenue Suite 10 Pensacola, 32504 Red Dragon Martial Arts is a black belt school. We help instill the life skills and values that inherit to the Greater Pensacola Parents I August 2018

martial arts in a Christian atmosphere. These include, confidence, self-control, perseverance, integrity, pride, respect, concentration, courtesy, humility, and a positive attitude. In addition living a healthy lifestyle to promote vitality, energy and longevity. At Red Dragon Martial Arts, we don’t just build Black Belts; we build strong individuals, with great abilities.

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Ron Little Martial Arts

9255 North Palafox Street Pensacola, 32534 Our instructors provide lessons in traditional and modern martial-arts disciplines. What we teach goes beyond lessons in physical self defense. By striving to attain higher levels of rank and ability, our students learn to set goals and work hard to achieve them. We offer something for students of all ages. 850-484-9814

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Sexton’s Tiger Rock Taekwondo

3235 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 A national franchising company providing health, skills and fitness training through its franchisees’ Martial Arts programs for members of all ages. Our programs enrich their personal and professional lives in many ways. 850-932-2248 gsextongb@bellsouth.net www.tigerrockmartialarts.com

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Pace/Milton

3981 US-90 Pace Provides self-defense skills and fitness training through Martial Arts programs for members of all ages. Our programs enrich personal and professional lives by teaching respect, self control, self defense, discipline and confidence. Register for any of our Tiger-Rock programs for fun, fitness or to reach your goals. 850-994-8610 tigerrockgulfcoast@gmail.com www.tigerrockgulfcoast.com

Tiger Rock Martial Arts Pensacola

1151 Office Woods Drive, Suite E Pensacola, 32504 Provides self-defense skills and fitness training through its Martial Arts programs for all ages. Programs to get in shape, learn self-defense, kids programs with discipline and self-control. We teach and uphold ten “tenants” in our academy: Honor, Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, Courage, Community, Strength, Humility, Knowledge. 850-484-2644 tigerrockgulfcoast@gmail.com www.tigerrockgulfcoast.com

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601 East Mallory Street Pensacola, 32503 Serving Global Learning Academy, Jacqueline Harris Preparatory Academy, and N.B. Cook Elementary School students. See Pensacola Play After School Programs for more information. 850-436-5192

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Fricker Resource Center After School Program ad on page 29

900 North F Street Pensacola, 32503 Serving Global Learning Academy and Jacqueline

Harris Preparatory Academy students. See Pensacola Play After School Programs for more information. 850-436-5195

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Greater Pensacola Figure Skating ad on page 14

Pensacola Bay Center Pensacola, 32502 Figure Skate in Pensacola! Coaching all skill levels. Learn-to-Skate package for Beginners - Private or Semi-Private Lessons for Experienced Skaters. Season runs October through April. Visit our Facebook page or website for more information and for our Meet the Coaches-Registration event date and location. president@pensacolafigureskating.com www.pensacolafigureskating.com

Gull Point Resource Center After School Program ad on page 29

7000 Spanish Trail Pensacola, 32503 *Location currently under renovation. Program to be offered second semester* Serving N.B. Cook Elementary School and Scenic Heights Elementary School students. See Pensacola Play After School Programs for more information. 850-494-7360

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Play Pensacola After School Programs ad on page 29

Our After School programs offer activities which encourage children to be healthier and happier through active play, fitness and sports, dance and drama instruction, computer exploration and S.T.E.A.M. activities. Our programs also include homework help, tutoring and a nutritious afternoon snack for grades K-5. The program runs from August 13, 2018 - May 24, 2019 and fees vary by location. See each location in this Directory for specific schools. *Transportation must be arranged with your child’s school transportation department.* 850-436-5672

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Vickrey Resource Center After School Program ad on page 29

2130 Summit Boulevard Pensacola, 32503 Serving Cordova Park Elementary School and Scenic Heights Elementary School students. See Pensacola Play After School Programs for more information. 850-912-4056

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Woodland Heights Resource Center After School Program ad on page 29

111 Berkley Drive Pensacola, 32503 Serving Ferry Pass Elementary School, A.K. Suter, and O.J. Semmes Elementary School students. See Pensacola Play After School Programs for more information. 850-435-1750

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The purpose of 4-H is to help youth become productive members of society. 4-H membership is open to all boys and girls ages 5-18. Opportunities for involvement include year long community clubs, special interest workshops, day camps, residential camps, school enrichment programs, and state and national programs. 850-475-5230 (Ext. 2) bspann@ufl.edu www.ufl.edu

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Montessori School of Pensacola

1010 North 12th Avenue Pensacola, 32501 The MSP after-school program offers a wide variety of opportunities for all children in our community. We offer band, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Spanish, art, Ballet Pensacola, Animal Tales, and yoga on a weekly basis. Other single or multi-day programs like woodworking and programming are offered throughout the year. We also offer tennis for ages 4 and up. See our tennis listing in this directory. 850-469-8138 lsgodwin@montessoripensacola.com www.montessoripensacola.com/learning-at-msp/afterschool-programs/

Pensacola Cooks Kitchen

3660 Barrancas Avenue Pensacola, 32507 Private customized culinary classes and events are available at our location, in your home, at your office, at your child’s school, or at one of our community venues. PCKids offers seasonally themed cooking and baking labs for children, tweens and teens.

4901 West Fairfield Drive Pensacola, FL 32506 Phone: (850) 458-7735

850-512-4242 info@pensacolacooks.com www.pensacolacooks.com

5308 Stewart Street Milton, FL 32570 Phone: (850) 626-3091

6656 Park Avenue Milton, FL 32570 Phone: (850) 983-5315

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Pensacola Mess Hall

116 North Tarragona Street Pensacola, 32502 Pensacola Mess Hall offers wonderful science, math and engineering enrichment programs for children. Please visit our website for this and more exciting news!

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Now enrolling for FREE ESE pre-K and VPK. Child care vouchers accepted at each location.

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“The Rec” After School Program (Gulf Breeze Community Center)

Open House at our New Studio in Pace!

800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Food/Games/Friends! Open to all 6th-8th graders. Monday - Friday, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm during the school year. Registration is required

Saturday, August 4, 2pm - 6pm 4626 Woodbine Road, Pace, FL

850-934-5140 gbccstaff@gulfbreezefl.gov www.gulfbreezerecreationcenter.com

Classes Also Available in East Hill!

Waterboyz

380 North 9th Avenue Pensacola, 32502 Waterboyz offers one and two hour lessons in surfing, skateboarding and skimboarding. Lessons are for beginner and intermediate. We teach the basics, etiquette and knowledge. Intermediate participants are taught more about advanced maneuvers depending on their individual desires.

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657 North Pace Boulevard Pensacola, 32505 At Blues Angel Music’s School of Music, we have been teaching students to play instruments for more than ten years, and are proud to continue offering our services in Pensacola and the surrounding area. We offer lessons for guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass guitar, violin, viola, cello, ukulele, upright bass, piano, voice, drum, lap steel, pedal steel, and resonator. FREE ukulele class on Saturdays at 9:30am. We supply the ukulele or bring your own! 850-457-7557 info@bluesangelmusic.com www.bluesangelmusic.com

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A Joyful Noise Music

6377 Highway 90 Milton, 32570 A Joyful Noise Music music store offers acoustic and electric guitars and basses, amps, pianos, folk instruments, ukuleles, and string instruments. We have band instruments for sale or rent and all the reeds, books, and cleaning supplies to go with them. We also do instrument repairs and private music lessons. 850-983-3008 david@ajoyfulnoisemusic.com www.ajoyfulnoisemusic.com

ARC Music and Sound

3094 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 ARC is a Music Retail & Repair Store in Gulf Breeze, Florida. We have a Lesson Program for students in Guitar, Bass, Violin and Piano. 850-932-2578 nss1024@yahoo.com Find us on Facebook

why we go above and beyond to find the BEST music teachers in the entire area--so you don’t have to!

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Pensacola Music Teachers Association

812 East DeSoto Street Pensacola, 32501 Located in the East Hill neighborhood of Pensacola, we offer guitar, drum, piano, singing, bass, mandolin, ukulele, and songwriting lessons. We teach youth and adults ages 7 and up. Lessons are 30 minutes each week, and we offer a fun mix of individual attention and group playing. 850-207-9795 jim@gulfcoastschoolofmusic.com www.gulfcoastschoolofmusic.com

Jinks Music Universe

Nurture your creative expression through one instrument or many. With flexibility and creativity, each lesson is tailored to the individual. Jinks Music Universe offers 30 and 60 minute lessons in guitar, bass, drums and more including music production. 850-712-6481 john@jinksmusicuniverse.com www.jinksmusicuniverse.com

Minds on Music

3206 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 Minds on Music offers private music lessons for ages 5 - 99, pre-piano for children 3 - 5 years and MOM and Me classes for children 3 months - 3 years. Lessons offered in piano, voice, guitar, drums, and more. 850-203-1775 info@mindsonmusic.net www.mindsonmusic.net

Music Lessons with Rodney Brown

105 North Palafox Street Pensacola, 32502 Music with Rodney Brown offers lessons for saxophone, clarinet, bass, jazz improv and beginning flute and piano. Rodney is a music teacher and professional saxophonist in the Florida Panhandle, an elementary music teacher in the Escambia County school system and a member of the 151st Army Band Alabama National Guard. 850-261-7689 rodneybrown@me.com www.musicbyrodneybrown.com

Pensacola Children’s Chorus

Gulf Breeze, 32563 Students of all ages and levels will have the opportunity to learn various styles of music from Jazz and Blues to Popular and Classical. I tailor lessons to the students individual interest as well as expose them to various idioms of music. Students will have the opportunity to work with others by performing duets and ensembles in a fun and relaxed environment.

46 E Chase Street Pensacola, 32502 Auditions will be Saturday, August 11, 2018. Grades 3 - 8 will audition from 9:30am -12:30pm. Grades 9 - 12 audition from 12:30 - 1:30pm. Appointments are required and can be scheduled on our website under Auditions. Financial aid is available for qualified families. The mission of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus is to provide quality music education and performances to include both classical choral training and musical theater to enrich the lives of children from all religious, racial, cultural, and economic backgrounds.

Gary’s Guitar Lessons

Pensacola Home School Band & Strings

Cathy Crawley Piano Lessons

850-934-1237 cathycrawleypiano@hotmail.com www.pensacolapianolessons.com

Lessons for guitar and bass.

850-454-9067 garyguitarlessons@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Guitarlessonspensacola

Gulf Breeze School of Music

5 Center Road Gulf Breeze, 32561 We are the largest school of music in the Gulf Breeze area, offering private lessons in all popular instruments, as well as voice. We know you are busy and it can be very hard to find a reliable music teacher. That’s Greater Pensacola Parents I August 2018

nities in many locations; and fun as well as educational social opportunities for children ages 8-18.

850-434-7760 bekki@pensacolachildrenschorus.com www.pensacolachildrenschorus.com

1220 East Blount Street Pensacola Welcome to the West Florida Home Education Music Association – the Home School Band. The band is the premier homeschool musical association in Northwest Florida. The group has expanded to include three directors, six different performance groups, and now includes wind and string instruments. Throughout the year, we focus on musical and instrumental instruction; assessment opportunities, such as solo and ensemble contest and sonata competition; performance opportu-

The Pensacola Music Teachers Association is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose members are professionally engaged in the teaching of music in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Northwest Florida. Visit our website for a list of music teachers. pmta.pensacola@gmail.com www.pmta.info

Pensacola String Academy

4880 Peacock Drive Pensacola, 32504 Private string lessons in violin, viola, cello, and string bass. We welcome all students, beginner to advanced, ages 3 years to post retired. Find us on Facebook. 850-525-2553 Pensacolastringacademy@gmail.com www.pensacolastringacademy.com

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6706 N. 9th Avenue Suite B5 Pensacola, 32504 Piedmont Place Studios offers exciting, fun, and educational music classes during the school year. Classes offere for most ages, levels and a variety of instruments. Please call us for details on dates, times, and more detailed information.

Ron Kaye’s Music Instruction

4696 Kimberly Drive Pensacola, 32526 We teach drum, guitar, bass, piano, voice lessons, banjo, mandolin, violin, ukulele, and more. Many of our students go on to become multi-instrumentalists. Understand music and open up another wonderful world. 850-453-9966 info@musiclessonspensacola.com www.musiclessonspensacola.com

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Scouting Boy Scouts - Gulf Coast Council

9440 University Parkway Pensacola, 32514 The Gulf Coast Council offers scouting opportunities for Cub Scouts (ages 7-10), Boy Scouts (11 - 17), Venturing (boys and girls ages 14 - 20) and Explorers (boys and girls ages 14 - 20). To find a scout unit or become a volunteer, call or visit our website for more information. 850-476-6336 began@bsamail.org www.gulfcoastcouncil.org

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Exchange Park, 3200 East Lakeview Avenue Pensacola, 32503 Season runs March - May for girls ages 7 - 16. (Eligibility date is January 1st). For more information visit our website under Athletics and Sports - Youth Sports or email Cheryl Fox. 850-912-4109 cfox@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

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Heritage Girls

Pensacola, 32506 American Heritage Girls is a faith-based leadership and character development program for girls ages 5-18. This non-profit ministry organization offers badge programs, service projects, girl leadership opportunities, and outdoor experiences to its members. Visit our website for more information and locate your local troop. 513-771-2025 ahg@ahgonline.org www.americanheritagegirls.org

Trail Life USA

Trail Life USA is Christ-Centered, Boy-Focused Outdoor Adventure, Character, and Leadership Ministry for boys and young men. Operating from Troops chartered through churches in 49 states, the K-12 program centers on outdoor experiences that build a young manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s skills and allow him to grow on a personal level and as a role model and leader for his peers. 321-247-7761 contact@traillifeusa.com www.traillifeusa.com

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is comprised of the Navy League Cadet Corps (NLCC) for ages 10 through 13 and the Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC) for ages 13 through 17. The NLCC and the NSCC programs are similar, but vary in that their training sessions are tailored to be age-appropriate. 703-243-6910 info@seacadets.org www.seacadets.org

Sports Training Alpha Omega Performance Training

490 East Heinberg Street Pensacola, 32502 Alpha Omega Sports Performance offers safe, effective, and fun youth exercise classes instructed by experts for youth ages 6 and up. Our programs focus on strength, speed, conditioning, agility, and fun. Whether a seasoned athlete looking to improve sports performance, or someone looking for more exercise, we have a program and class for you. Ages 6-12 at 3:15pm; Ages 12 and up at 4pm; Ages 6-12 at 5pm. 850-377-1862 joseph@mccrorymgmtgroup.com www.alphaomegaperformance.com

Ninja Life

175B Olive Road Pensacola, 32514 Opening Fall 2018. Ninja warrior training with obstacles, parkour, cross-fit implementation, and competition for both kids and adults. We will offer Structured After School Programs for elementary and middle school students. The programs will offer transportation from approved schools in the Escambia County area. We will also be open to homeschool students and other school districts but without transportation provided. The programs will be structured and focused on training and exercise with snack time, homework time and free time included. Stay updated on our social media and website. 850-287-1717 sales@ninja-life.com www.ninja-life.com

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One on One Kicking Camps

1771 Tate Road Cantonment, 32532 One On One Kicking is the TOP elite training facility and camp for kickers, punters, and long snappers across the globe for all ages; ranging from grade school to high school to college to professional leagues. Our training program is designed to prepare players to excel in game situations and to instill muscle memory to become a consistent kicker and punter. 954-274-5963 mike@oneononekickingcamps.com www.oneononekickingcamps.com

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Fricker Resource Center, 900 North F Street Pensacola, 32502 Camp begins October 8, 2018 and runs for 6 weeks. Days/Times: Monday 6pm - 7pm for ages 4 - 7 years; 7pm - 8pm for ages 8-10 years; Tuesday 6pm - 7pm for girls ages 11-14 years; 7pm - 8pm for boys ages 11-14 years. Fees are $10.00 for City Residents and $20.00 for non-City residents. 850-436-5195 mmims@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

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601 East Mallory Street Pensacola, 32502 Participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball. We teach dribbling, passing, shooting, where to be on offense and how to play defense. Kids will constantly be running and learning! Registration is required. The program will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays October 2 - 30, 2018 from 3:30pm - 5:30pm for Ages 5-12 years. The cost is $20. 850-436-5192 pjenkins@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

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Vickrey Resource Center, 2130 Summit Boulevard Pensacola, 32501 Season runs March - May. This program is designed to provide girls, ages 9-14, with the basic skills and elements of the game of volleyball. Participants will have the opportunity to play organized league volleyball in a controlled environment. Games and practices will be held at the Vickrey Resource Center. 850-912-4056 cfox@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

2130 Summit Boulevard Pensacola, 32503 Our objectives are to contribute to the positive physical, mental, and social development of all youth ages 4 - 15. The program teaches fair play, good sportsmanship, and social interaction. Fall season runs September-November and Spring season runs March-May. Registration for Fall season is open until August 8, 2018. Registrations turned in after this date will be accepted to fill-in rosters but may not be placed on a team.

850-937-0111 dwerdung@panhandle.rr.com www.pensacolayouthsoccer.com

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Fricker Resource Center, 900 North F Street Pensacola, 32502 Rec League Youth Basketball is for ages 7 - 14 years. Cost: 7U is $25; 10U is $35; 12U is $35; 14U is $50. Registration dates and times are coming soon. 850-436-5195 mmims@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

Bayside Dynamo - Soccer

Gulf Breeze, 32563 The mission of Bayside is to provide all soccer players, who aspire to reach their full potential, with a competitive and challenging environment that emphasizes the development of his/her technical and tactical skills. Bayside Dynamo FC in Gulf Breeze, FL is a FYSA and US Club affiliated soccer club. We are the oldest and most successful club in the Florida Panhandle. 352-342-0443 president@baysidedynamo.com www.facebook.com/baysidedynamofc/

Bear Levin Studer Family YMCA

165 East Intendencia Street Pensacola, 32502 At the Y, we believe that sports offer another way for us to help build your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s muscles while building character. We emphasize learning teamwork and sportsmanship while improving coordination, building strength, endurance and having fun. Registration is available online.

850-438-4406 nlee@ymcanwfl.org www.ymcanwfl.org

Bill Bond Baseball and T-Ball

Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Boulevard Pensacola, 32504 Bill Bond Baseball and T-Ball for ages 5 - 15 years is held at Roger Scott Athletic Complex and runs from September - November. Registration is open now online! The cost is $135 per player with payment options and sibling discounts available. billbondbaseball@gmail.com www.billbond.org

Ensley Youth Football Association

551 East Nine Mile Road Pensacola, 32514 EYSA Inc. is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to teaching fair play, sportsmanship, work ethic & community pride to youth ages 5-14. 850-530-4765 info@ensleychiefs.org www.ensleychiefs.org/

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4901 Gulf Breeze Parkway Gulf Breeze, 32563 The Gulf Breeze Futbol Academy will provide a competitive soccer experience for the committed soccer player. We support goals by improving individual skills through well-structured practice sessions and playing games at the highest competitive age-appropriate level possible. 850-602-7540 ayalavic06@aol.com www.gulfbreezefa.com

Gulf Breeze Sports Association

800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 GBSA is a community volunteer organization that provides community children with a vast variety of sports teams to choose from. 850-934-5140 thawthorne@gulfbreezefl.gov www.gbsasports.com

Gulf Breeze Sports Association- Baseball

800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Registration - Month of January. Regular Season runs March thru May. Boys, 6 to 15 years old as of April 30th. For more information and registration visit the official website for Gulf Breeze Youth Sports Association. 850-934-5140 thawthorne@gulfbreezefl.gov www.gbsasports.com

Gulf Breeze Sports Association- Basketball (Gulf Breeze Community Center)

800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Registration - Month of October. Regular Season runs December thru February. Boys & Girls, 5 to 14 years old as of Sept. 1st. 850-934-5140 thawthorne@gulfbreezefl.gov www.gbsasports.com

Gulf Breeze Sports Association- Cheerleading (Gulf Breeze Community Center)

800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Registration - April 1st - April 30th. Regular Season runs September thru November. Girls, 5 to 14 years old as of July 31st. 850-934-5140 thawthorne@gulfbreezefl.gov www.gbsasports.com

Gulf Breeze Sports Association- Football (Gulf Breeze Community Center)

800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Registration - Month of May. Regular Season runs September thru November. Boys, 5 to 14 years old as of July 31st. 850-934-5140 thawthorne@gulfbreezefl.gov www.gbsasports.com

Gulf Breeze Sports Association- Lacrosse (Gulf Breeze Community Center)

800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Registration - Months of December and January. Regular Season runs January thru May. Boys & Girls, 8 to 17 years old as of Jan. 1st. 850-934-5140 thawthorne@gulfbreezefl.gov www.gbsasports.com

Gulf Breeze Sports Association- Softball (Gulf Breeze Community Center)

800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Registration - Month of January. Regular Season - April & May. Girls, 6 to 16 years old as of Jan. 1st. 850-934-5140 thawthorne@gulfbreezefl.gov www.gbsasports.com

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Gulf Breeze Sports Association- T-Ball (Gulf Breeze Community Center)

800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Registration - Month of January. Regular Season runs March thru May. Coed, 4 to 5 years old as of April 30th. 850-934-5140 thawthorne@gulfbreezefl.gov www.gbsasports.com

Gulf Breeze Sports Association- Volleyball (Gulf Breeze Community Center)

800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Registration - May 1st - June 15th. Regular Season runs September thru November. Girls, 3rd to 9th Grade. 850-934-5140 thawthorne@gulfbreezefl.gov www.gbsasports.com

Gulf Coast Texans Soccer Club

Gulf Coast Texans Soccer Club in Pensacola Florida is offering recreational soccer seasons in the Fall and the Spring and special training opportunities in the Winter and the Summer. Volunteer organization with volunteer coaches. We offer programs from ages 5 years to 18 years. 850-477-7842 clubmanager@gulfcoasttexans.com www.gulfcoasttexans.com

MaGee Field Rattlers Football & Cheerleading

MaGee Field, 2422 North Davis Highway Pensacola Season runs August - December. For Magee Field Rattlers Football contact Anthony Caldwell at Tcsdaycare@ymail.com or Dennis Brown at ddbsr1969@ yahoo.com. Tcsdaycare@ymail.com

NEP Wildcats Football & Cheerleading

Roger Scott Athletic Complex, 2130 Summit Boulevard Pensacola The season runs August - December. Please visit website or contact Kevin Sluder for registration information. nepwildcats@gmail.com www.nepwildcats.com

North West Florida Youth Sports Alliance

Pensacola The Mission of the North West Florida Youth Sports Alliance (NWFYSA) is to: include and inspire youth, regardless of race, color, creed or national origin; to practice the ideals of health, citizenship and character; to bring our youth closer together through the means of common interest in sportsmanship and fair play; to impart to the game elements of safety, sanity and intelligent supervision; and to keep the welfare of the player first, foremost and entirely free of any adult quest for glory. 850-384-7073 info@nwfysa.org www.nwfysa.org

Northeast Pensacola Sports League

555 East Nine Mile Road Pensacola, 32514 Northeast Pensacola wee-ball, tee-ball, baseball and softball leagues. Early registration (online only) is open until July 31st. Regular registration (online) is available from August 1 - August 19, 2018. Registration at the ballpark will be August 4, 11, and 18, 2018. Please visit our website for more information or find us on Facebook at NEP Ball Park. www.nepball.com

Terry Wayne Park, 1620 West Jackson Street Pensacola, 32501 Pensacola HYPE Athletics is a Non Profit Youth Mentoring Program. We offer football, cheerleading, baseball, and basketball.

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Pensacola Bay Center, 201 East Gregory Street Pensacola, 32502 Bringing youth ice hockey to the Northwest Florida area. Practices are held at the Pensacola Bay Center starting in late October and continuing through March. Practices are usually held twice a week with the possibility of occasional weekend ice time. Registration is now open online.

850-432-0800 info@jriceflyers.com www.jriceflyers.com

Pensacola Youth Basketball League

Pensacola Registration is October 1st - November 26th for the 2018 Vickrey League. The season runs January February 2019. Open to children ages 5 - 14. Eligibility date is January 1, 2019. Most teams practice once a week and play a game once a week. However, the coach may make other arrangements. Please consider volunteering your time to be a coach. 850-912-4109 cfox@cityofpensacola.com www.playpensacola.com

Perdido Bay Youth Sports Association

2020 Bauer Road Pensacola, 32506 The Perdido Bay Youth Sports Association is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the support, education and development in the youth in our community through organized sports. Our league includes baseball, basketball, lacrosse, tackle football, flag football, softball, cheerleading, and kickball. pbysa.webmail@gmail.com www.pbysa.org

Precision Lacrosse

Pensacola Precision Lacrosse offers different programs as well as camps, clinics, and lessons. We teach sound fundamentals, sportsmanship, and game strategy. We instruct all levels, all positions, all year round with groups by age and skill for fun and competitive play. During the off-season PLAY holds clinics focused on improving fundamentals and having fun. 919-451-8537 lacrossepensacola@gmail.com www.pensacolalacrosse.com

Southern Youth Sports Association

1320 West Gregory Street Pensacola, 32502 The Southern Youth Sports Association (SYSA) is a local grassroots nonprofit organization. Currently, SYSA offers basketball, cheerleading, baseball, football and tutoring programs. The SYSA is a program administered by local leaders in our community for the benefit of youth in our community. 850-438-6233 sysatigersinfo@sysatigers.org www.sysatigers.org

SYSA Football & Cheerleading

Legion Field, 1301 West Gregory Street PensacolaSeason runs August - December. For SYSA Tigers Football & Cheerleading, please visit our website or contact Ray Palmer. rdp4gators@aol.com www.sysatigers.org

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Upward Sports is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest Christian youth sports provider. Sports included in the Upward Program include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, flag football and volleyball. To find a program nearest you, visit the website and click on Find a Place to Play. 864-949-5700

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Warrington Sports Association

115 Beverly Parkway Pensacola, 32502 Visit our website or call for registration dates. Fees: Football ages 6 - 14 years, $125 (with your own equipment), $225 (includes new equipment); Cheerleader $250 (includes uniform and shoes); Boys & Girls Basketball ages 4 - 17, Tee-ball ages 4-6, $85; Baseball ages 7-14 $125; Track $100. 850-341-1101 warringtonyouthsports@gmail.com www.warringtonsports.com

West Florida Waves Volleyball

Providing volleyball skill instruction and playing opportunities to junior age girls from the Pensacola and surrounding areas. We offer grass roots and developmental programs locally while our travel teams compete locally and regionally. kkvolleygirl@yahoo.com

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YMCA - Northeast Branch

3215 Langley Avenue Pensacola, 32504 At the Y, we believe that sports offer another way for us to help build your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s muscles while building character. We emphasize learning teamwork and sportsmanship while improving coordination, building strength, endurance and having fun. Registration is available online. For more information, or to volunteer to be a coach, contact Nathan Lee (Northeast Branch). 850-478-1222 nlee@ymcanwfl.org www.ymcanwfl.org

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2130 Summit Boulevard Pensacola, 32503 Junior clinics are available at Roger Scott on Monday - Thursday from 3:30pm - 6pm. For more information contact the RSTC front desk. For more information on Junior Teams and Play Days. 850-912-4103

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Montessori School of Pensacola Tennis

4101 Montessori Drive Pensacola, 32504 MTA (McClelland Tennis Academy) offers tennis programs at MSP, with specialized instruction for children 14 and under. All levels of instruction are available. 850-783-0677 william@mcclellandtennisacademy.com www.mcclellandtennisacademy.com

Shoreline Tennis

800 Shoreline Drive Gulf Breeze, 32561 Please email Coach Whitney for program information or visit the recreation center. 850-554-9547 Wam05c@gmail.com www.gulfbreezerecreationcenter.com

Theater LaBelle Performing Arts

400 South Jefferson Street Pensacola, 32502 The Pensacola Little Theatre Education Department strives to provide superior training and guidance to performers, writers, designers, directors, and technicians of all ages. Classes, workshops, intensives, and camps are offered throughout the year to deliver a variety of educational opportunities to Pensacola and surrounding communities. 850-432-2042 education@pensacolalittletheatre.com www.pensacolalittletheatre.com

SETSCO SETSCO is the first Shakespearean contemporary teen acting company in the Gulf Coast area. We are dedicated to offering quality productions of Shakespeare and instruction that includes learning about the play, the playwright, and the theatre. SETSCO offers classes in acting and stage combat plus a full, producing company that performs at fairs, festivals, and other venues in the southeastern region. We are a non-profit company providing teens in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties with instruction and performance opportunities that lead to their significant growth as artists, as community members, and as human beings. 662-278-8383 setsco.director@gmail.com www.setsco.org

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Team sports are a great way to keep kids active but not all kids enjoy playing them. When kids avoid team sports, parents look for other ways their children can continue to be healthy and active. How can you get your kids moving around when they aren’t part of a sports team? Encourage lifelong activities Choose activities that have the potential for lifelong enjoyment such as biking, swimming, walking, and hiking. These activities are great because while they can be done individually, for a lifetime, they also can be enjoyed as a family. Encourage everyone to go on a walk or bike ride together, hike in a local park, or spend the day at the pool. Give your kid a camera and let him photograph the beauty of the outdoors. Get a step counter for each family member and create a friendly competition to see who can get the most steps.

Go outside Simply getting your kids outside can be a great way to sneak in exercise. Visit a local park, encourage them to climb trees, swing, or play tag. Have your child go on a “treasure hunt” in the backyard and col-

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lect items that interest them like sticks, rocks, flowers, or leaves. Catching fireflies in the summer, building a snowman in the winter, or raking leaves in the fall all help kids to be active while not playing a sport.

Individual sports Just because your child does not enjoy team sports does not mean they may not enjoy an individual sport. Gymnastics, swimming, track and field, wrestling, diving, archery, golf, or weight lifting are all good examples of individual sports where children compete against themselves.

Limit screen time When screen time is allowed, try to encourage them to move while they are watching television. If a song comes on, get up and dance or march along. If they are playing video games, encourage games that involve movement. If the child is sedentary while enjoying screen time, ask them to complete some sort of activity like chores or outdoor play before they turn the television or tablet on.

Set an example Children learn by example. If the parent has a low activity level the child will most likely see exercise as a low priority. Lead by example and get moving. Begin an exercise routine or a hobby that includes movement, like gardening, and invite your child to join you. Make the most of the time together.

Dance and theater Turn on the music and have a family dance party. There is nothing like a great song to get a body moving. Dancing is fun and it’s great exercise too. Some children may also enjoy trying dance classes, baton twirling, or cheerleading. All of these are a great source of exercise. If your child is drawn to music and theater get them involved in a theater production in school or your community.

Find a new hobby Encourage your child to find a hobby that encourages movement and activity such as skateboarding, fishing, bowling, and woodworking. If the child is doing something they enjoy they won’t even notice they are also exercising.

Play Leisure sports can be more fun for kids that don’t care for team sports because they are less competitive and therefore have less pressure to perform at a higher level. Encouraging kids to play gets them active. Playing frisbee or frisbee golf, tag, catch, shooting hoops, and duck duck goose all require kids to run around. They will be having so much fun they won’t notice they are exercising.

Chores Chores are a great way to get kids active and teach them the value of hard work at the same time. Ask your child to clean their room, vacuum, mow the lawn, or sweep. Consider paying them an allowance for more motivation. While team sports have many benefits, they are not for everyone. Kids who do not enjoy team sports don’t have to be less active. With these tips, kids will enjoy an active lifestyle that can be maintained for a lifetime. GPP

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themed games like School of Rock, Grease, Mardi Gras and space epic Star Wars. Out of school fireworks! For tickets or more info, visit www.bluewahoos.com or call (850) 934-8444.

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Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Family Sunday 5:05 p.m. vs. Biloxi. Bring out the whole family so kids can enjoy running the bases. For tickets or more info, visit www.bluewahoos.com or call (850) 934-8444.

Library Storytime at the Pensacola Museum of Art 10:30-11:30 a.m. Visit the museum for a special storytime with our friends from the West Pensacola Public Library. Youth librarian Shannon Bovis will lead library storytime and include stories, songs and movement activities designed to cultivate future readers and art lovers. Library storytime is free with a WFPL Card or as a PMA member. For more info, visit www.pensacolamuseum.org/ or call (850) 432-6247.

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Pensacola MESS Hall Summer Workshops 2-3 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona St., Pensacola. Great for most ages and included with admission! Today’s topic is Butterflies. For more info, call (877) 937-6377 or visit www.pensacolamesshall.org/.

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Mary Poppins 7:30 p.m. Directed by Stephen C. Lott with music direction by Tom Baroco and choreography by Roxie Alyssa Smith, this family musical based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film. Original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman with book by Julian Fellowes. New songs and additional music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. For tickets, call (850) 432-2042 or visit pensacolalittletheatre.com. Mommy Support Group 9 Works Healthy Families-Escambia 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. E.S. Cobb Resource Center, 601 East Mallory Street, Pensacola. Workshops to help new parents with common concerns such as: bonding with your baby, health, positive discipline and fun educational activities with your baby.

Saturday, July 28

Open Studio: Poster Art 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. The art of ads and the power of spectacle are the focus of this Open Studio. Create your own posters using collage materials, drawing supplies, and typography. Free for PMA members and $6 for non-members. Drop in anytime from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. All ages are welcome! Register online at www.pensacolamuseum. org/ or call (850) 432-6247. Natural Healing/Cancer Study 2-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. FREE. A group that studies the illness of cancer. Presentations are done through DVDs or by live speakers who share personal insights and experiences. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http:// everman.org/.

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Mary Poppins 3 p.m. For details, see July 27 listing.

Monday, July 30

WinShape Camp for Communities Gulf Breeze 1122 Oriole Beach Rd., Gulf Breeze. Through August 3. Monday through Thursday 7:45 a.m.-4:55 p.m. Chick-fil-A Friday Family Fun Day 7:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This is a day camp that provides a professionally trained staff to create the most fun and meaningful camp for completed 1st- through 9th-graders. It partners with local churches, businesses and Chick-Fil-A operators to provide an exciting camp experience in Gulf Breeze. Whether your kids like soccer, archery, dance, crafts or science, there is something for everyone. WinShape Camps for communities combines sports, recreation, arts, Bible Study and worship into one unforgettable week. $214 per camper. Financial aid available. Call (850) 377-0127 or visit www.winshapecamps.org. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Military Monday 6:35 p.m. vs. Biloxi. First Command Financial Services and the Blue Wahoos are honoring those who served and are still serving our nation’s military every Monday night. Active and retired military can enjoy a $1 off on Monday game day tickets at the box office. For tickets or more info, visit www.bluewahoos.com or call (850) 934-8444.

Tuesday, July 31

Pensacola Sports 2018 KickStart Soccer Clinic 8:30 a.m.-noon. Brent Football Field, 4711 North W Street, Pensacola. Is your child looking to get into soccer? This is a FREE soccer clinic for children of all skill levels between the ages of 5 and 12. This is a great opportunity to introduce your child to the sport of soccer in a fun and casual learning environment. Ages 5-8 register from 8:30-8:45 a.m., with activities from 8:45-10:15 a.m. Ages 9-12 register from 10:15-10:30, with activities from 10:30-noon. For info, call (850) 434-2800 or visit pensacolasports.org/.

Pet Partners: Read With Me 10 a.m.-noon. Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola. School-aged children are invited to register for a 15-minute session to pick a book and read to one of the therapy dogs. Dogs and handlers are coordinated through Pet Partners and Cherry Point Dog Training, Inc. Preregistration is requested. For more info, call (850) 453-7780.

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Tap and Taco Tuesday 6:35 p.m. vs. Biloxi. Watch Blue Wahoos Stadium transform into a chill environment with acoustic music, local artwork, and an awesome beer and taco pairing every Tuesday! All you can eat buffett out on the Winn Dixie party deck in partner with Moe’s Southwest Grill. For tickets or more info, visit www.bluewahoos.com or call (850) 934-8444.

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Fireworks Saturday 6:05 p.m. vs. Biloxi. For tickets or more info, visit www. bluewahoos.com or call (850) 934-8444.

Pensacola MESS Hall Summer Workshops 2-3 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona St., Pensacola. Great for most ages and included with admission! Today’s topic is Paper Making. For details, see July 26 listing.

Storytime and Activities Featuring Doll-E 1.0 at Barnes and Noble 11 a.m. 1200 Airport Boulevard, Pensacola. Tech-savvy Charlotte is confused when she receives a new toy---a doll! Join us to celebrate the creative spirit of play and get a coupon from our Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4! Call (850) 969-9554 or visit https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2926 for more info.

Wednesday, August 1

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Mary Poppins 7:30 p.m. For details, see July 27 listing.

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Pensacola Sports 2018 KickStart Soccer Clinic 8:30 a.m.-noon. Brent Football Field, 4711 North W Street, Pensacola. For details, see July 31 listing. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Wahoo Wednesday 6:35 p.m. vs. Biloxi. Wahoo Wednesdays are the Blue Wahoos wacky theme nights. Enjoy iconic pop culture

Thursday, August 2

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Mary Poppins 7:30 p.m. Theatre Thursday tickets are 1/2 price. For details, see July 27 listing. Pensacola Sports 2018 KickStart Soccer Clinic 8:30 a.m.-noon. Brent Football Field, 4711 North W Street, Pensacola. For details, see July 31 listing. Pensacola MESS Hall Summer Workshops 2-3 p.m. 116 N. Tarragona St., Pensacola. Great for most ages and included with admission! Today’s topic is Microscopy. For details, see JUly 26 listing. WUWF’s RadioLive Concert Series 5 p.m. Museum of Commerce, 201 East Zaragoza Street. Our featured artists are Pierce Pettis, Mean Mary, and Roman Street. Tickets are $10 and available in advance at radiolive.org or at the door on the day of the show. Doors open at 5 p.m.; show starts promptly at 6 p.m. For more info, visit wuwf.org/radiolive or call (850) 473-7433.

Friday, August 3

Preschool Art Time - Tissue Paper Art 10-11 a.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. First and third Fridays for ages 2-5 years old with caregiver. Using tissue paper and glue, artists explore the overlapping of colors on paper in an abstract art piece. Cost: $6/ members and $8/non-members, per class. Register at www.pensacolamuseum.org/ or call (850) 432-6247. Court of De Luna Movie Night 6:30 p.m. 116 East Gonzalez Street, Pensacola. We will show Pitch Perfect 3. $5 for adults & FREE for kids. Free wine tastings for adults and concession stand available. Viewing on HD LED screens unlike any other in town. Plenty of outdoor activities & picture-worthy moments here so charge your phones! We provide seating or you can bring your own. Food & beverages available. The Pensacola Chapter of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Monthly Meeting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Gulf Coast Kid’s House. Meets the 1st Friday of every month. Program includes education segments, presentations by local business women and is designed to provide women with the resources and connections they need to help them grow personally and professionally. Lunch provided. Visit www.powerfulwomengulfcoast.com or call (850) 529-0908. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Mary Poppins 7:30 p.m. For details, see July 27 listing. Blue Wahoos Baseball FANtastic Friday 6:35 p.m. vs. Montgomery. For tickets or more info, visit www.bluewahoos.com or call (850) 934-8444.

Saturday, August 4

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Monday, August 6

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Military Monday 6:35 p.m. vs. Montgomery. For details, see July 30 listing. Cat’s Seed to Table Cooking Class 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Join our gardener Cat McCreery for a cooking class featuring fresh harvest from our community garden. At the end of class, you can tour of our community garden, all of which Cat herself has grown from seeds. This cooking demonstration is free and participants will be able to try various samples during this class. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/.

Tuesday, August 7

National Night Out 6-8 p.m. Guy Thompson Community Center, 5629 Byrom St, Milton. Neighborhoods throughout Milton are invited to join forces with communities nationwide for the Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. Target, Santa Rosa Sheriff’s Office, Milton Police Department, Department of Health Santa Rosa and CDAC encourage residents to come and join this family event. National Night Out is a great way for family, friends, and neighbors to stand together to promote healthy life styles and safer neighborhoods. Target will provide free school supplies and hot dogs while supplies last. For more info, call (850) 564-2253.

Wednesday, August 8

Story Seedlings 2:45-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Story Seedlings builds on the foundations begun in Sprouts with emphasis on chapter books. Lessons are geared for 4- to 7-year-olds, but siblings under 10 are welcome to join and participate as they like! Cost: complimentary. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/.

Thursday, August 9

Science Hour 6-7:30 p.m. Escambia County Central Office Complex, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola. UF/IFAS Escambia County Extension hosts this educational series the 2nd Thursday of every month. Tonight’s topic is “Solar Energy for Homes,” presented by Shaun Gunter, Gulf Power Company. Join us for a discussion of the latest in solar and alternative energy technology. Each session is free to the public. For more info, contact Carrie at ctsteven@ufl.edu or call (850) 475-5230. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Mary Poppins 7:30 p.m. Theatre Thursday tickets are 1/2 price. For details, see July 27 listing.

Friday, August 10

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Family Sunday 5:05 p.m. vs. Montgomery. For details, see July 29 listing. This Sunday is also Bark in the Park. Bring your pooch and enjoy a tail-waggin’ good time! Camp Bow Wow will be giving away rope frisbees, so be sure to be one of the first 2,000 fans!

Hill-Kelly Free Movies in the Park —Justice League 7:40 p.m. Community Maritime Park’s Hunter Amphitheater. Bring your blankets and chairs and spread out on the lawn to watch a family-friendly movie underneath the stars. Movies begin at sunset and FREE event parking is available at Community Maritime Park and City Hall. Concessions are available from local food trucks. Picnic baskets are welcome too, but no pets or glass containers please. For more info, visit https:// www.facebook.com/events/1378260622277746/.

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Mary Poppins 3 p.m. For details, see July 27 listing.

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Mary Poppins 7:30 p.m. For details, see July 27 listing.

Family Sunday: Playful Prints 1-4 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. for family-friendly printmaking with styrofoam blocks, bryers, and paints inspired by current exhibition Andy Warhol: Myth/Maker. Afterwards, enjoy a self-guided tour of the exhibitions. $6 per participant over the age of 3, includes admission into the Museum. Register online at pensacolamuseum. org or call (850) 432-6247.

Stargazing on Pensacola Beach (Ft. Pickens) 7:30 p.m. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer free star gazing at the Ft. Pickens Battery Worth parking lot. Volunteers will set up nearly 20 telescopes ranging in strength and size from duplicates of Galileo’s original telescope to today’s incredible largescope devices for the public to take a peek at wonders such as Jupiter, the Milky Way and other galaxies. For more info, call Dewey Barker at (850) 450-7767 or visit http://visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happening-stargazing/.

Saturday, August 11

Bay Bluffs & Chimney Park Cleanups 9 -10 a.m. Come join the Pensacola Scenic Highway Foundation, Earth Ethics and Ocean Hour for a twolocation clean-up on Scenic Highway the second Saturday of every month. Location one is Bay Bluffs Park on Scenic Highway at Summit Blvd. Second location is two miles north at Chimney Park on Scenic Highway at Langley Ave. Buckets, grabbers, gloves and trash bags supplied. Sign-in at 8:45. Please dress for the weather and bring water, bug spray and sunscreen as needed. E-mail oceanhourfl@gmail.com or BayBluffsCleanUp@ gmail.com; visit www.facebook.com/oceanhourfl or www.oceanhourfl.com. Or call (850) 207-9326 and leave a message. Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Mary Poppins 3 and 7:30 p.m. For details, see July 27 listing. The 3 p.m. performance is a special Treehouse performance where all children 12 and under are half price. Sea Turtle Baby Shower 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Landshark Landing (165 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, on the Margaritaville Beach Hotel property). A family-friendly afternoon of games, activities and entertainment to educate and celebrate sea turtles. Take the Sea Turtle Friendly Oath and meet Meg the Mermaid. Touch a real turtle shell. Lots of giveaways. Event is free to public. For more info, visit https://visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happeningcalendar/. Special Needs Back-to-School Bash 10 a.m.-noon. West Navarre Intermediate School, Navarre. Free to special needs families. Let’s kick off the new school year with some fun, food and friends! All ages of special needs including homeschool, private school, and public school students and their families are welcome. Thank you to our food sponsors, Zel Technologies and members of the 11th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron, Hurlburt Field! For more info, visit www.emeraldcoastexceptionalfamilies.org/events. Natural Healing/Cancer Study 2-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see July 28 listing. Open Studio: Cardboard Guitars 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. In tandem with the spirit of Hustle: Museum as Spectacle participants create their own cardboard “cigar box” guitars with a focus on the graphic design elements of the D.I.Y movement. For details, see July 28 listing.

Sunday, August 12

Pensacola Little Theatre Presents Mary Poppins 3 p.m. For details, see July 27 listing.

Tuesday, August 14

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Tap and Taco Tuesday 6:35 p.m. vs. Jacksonville. For details, see July 31 listing.

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Blue Angels Autograph Day 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. FREE. Members of the Blue Angels will sign autographs and answer questions. Call (850) 452-3604 or visit www.navalaviationmuseum.org/ for more info. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Wahoo Wednesday 6:35 p.m. vs. Jacksonville. For details, see August 1 listing.

Thursday, August 16

Veterans’ Meeting 4-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. These free monthly meetings focus on veteran services in our community. Call Evelyn Coleman at (850) 543-2258 or visit http://everman.org/.

Friday, August 17

The Gulf Breeze Chapter of Powerful Women of the Gulf Coast Monthly Meeting 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Meets the 3rd Friday of every month at LaBrisa in Gulf Breeze. Please join us for this time of non-traditional networking and education. The program includes education segments, presentations by local business women and is designed to provide women with the resources and connections they need to help them grow personally and professionally. Lunch provided. Visit www.powerfulwomengulfcoast.com. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball FANtastic Friday 6:35 p.m. vs. Jacksonville. For details, see August 3 listing. Home Builders Association of West Florida Home & Product Expo Begins at 1 p.m. at Pensacola Bay Center. With nearly 100 exhibitor spaces and dozens of ways to learn something new, the Home Expo helps simplify your home building, remodeling or landscaping plans. All of these special products and services can be found under one roof for one weekend only. Entry Fee: $5. Kids free and free parking. For more info, visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/. Preschool Art Time - Patterned Animals 10-11 a.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. First and third Fridays for ages 2-5 years old with caregiver. Inspired by artist Roldan Pindeo Lopez and his use of patterns, artists create their own large-scale patterned animal. Dress for a mess and tell us what your favorite animal is! For details, see August 3 listing. Gallery Night 5-9 p.m. Stroll through the charming brick walkways of downtown Pensacola to experience an eclectic array of local music, art and cuisine. Gallery Night is a free event and many businesses provide light refreshments. Visit downtownpensacola.com/ or call (850) 434-5371. Stargazing on Pensacola Beach (Gulfside) 7:30 p.m. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer free stargazing at the Gulfside Pavilion. Volunteers will set up nearly 20 telescopes ranging in strength and size from duplicates of Galileo’s original telescope to today’s incredible largescope devices for the public to take a peek at wonders such as Jupiter, the Milky Way and other galaxies. For more info, call Dewey Barker at (850) 450-7767 or visit http://visitpensacolabeach.com/whats-happeningstar-gazing/.

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25th Annual Power of Photography Show 5 p.m. Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola. This 25th annual juried show is sponsored by the Wide Angle Photo Club August 1719. It is the largest photography show in the Florida Panhandle, and the biggest annual single event by the Wide Angle Photo Club. The top 300 images entered by amateur and professional photographers will be competing for prizes and cash. Proceeds from the POP Show will benefit The ARC Gateway Foundation, a local organization whose purpose is to provide the best possible life experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Admission is free to the public. There will also be free photo seminars and photo walks Friday evening and Saturday so bring your camera. The show concludes Sunday at 3 p.m. For more info, visit www.wideanglephotoclub.org.

Saturday, August 18

Stargazing on Pensacola Beach (Gulfside) 7:30 p.m. The Escambia Amateur Astronomers’ Association will offer free stargazing at the Gulfside Pavilion. For details, see July 20 listing. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Fireworks Saturday 6:05 p.m. vs. Jacksonville. For details, see July 28 listing. 25th Annual Power of Photography Show Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola. For details, see August 17 listing. Home Builders Association of West Florida Home & Product Expo Begins at 10 a.m. at Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see August 17 listing. EVH 4 EVA Rock Concert Fundraiser 2018 7 p.m. A Van Halen tribute concert benefiting Pensacola Little Theatre and Pensacola Community School of Music at Phineas Phogg’s in Seville Quarter. Tickets will be $20 at the door, cash only. For info about VIP ticket and table purchases, call (850)432-2042. You may also visit www.pensacolalittletheatre.com/. Project Greenshores & Bartram Park Cleanup 9-10 a.m. Wayside Park West. Come join Ocean Hour’s clean up at Project Greenshores, also know as Wayside Park West, the third Saturday of every month. E-mail: oceanhourfl@gmail.com; visit www.facebook.com/ oceanhourfl or www.oceanhourfl.com. Or call (850) 450-1112 and leave a message. Jacksonian Guard Colors Ceremony Noon-12:30 p.m.The Jacksonian Guard is a Pensacola re-enactment group of Jacksonian era and Spanish soldiers, fifers, and drummers who perform a Colors Ceremony every third Saturday, in Plaza Ferdinand, on Palafox Street in downtown Pensacola. The ceremony commemorates Pensacola’s 195th Birthday & Florida as a U.S. Territory. For more info, call (850) 466-5220.

Sunday, August 19

Blues Angel Music’s Blues on the Bay 6-8 p.m. Community Maritime Park, 301 West Main Street, Pensacola. Pack your coolers and bring your lawn chairs and join us at the Hunter Amphitheater for the concert series presented by Audi Pensacola. Concerts are free and open to the public. Today’s performers are The Truth featuring Cat Rhodes and Crosstown. For more info, visit https://www.cityofpensacola.com/1161/Blues-Angel-Music-Blues-on-the-Bay or call (850) 457-7557. 25th Annual Power of Photography Show Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 South Jefferson Street, Pensacola. For details, see August 17 listing.

Home Builders Association of West Florida Home & Product Expo Begins at noon at Pensacola Bay Center. For details, see August 17 listing.

Tuesday, August 21

Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. FREE. Call (850) 452-3604 or visit www.navalaviationmuseum.org/ for more info.

Wednesday, August 22

Blue Angels Autograph Day 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. FREE. For details, see August 15 listing.

Friday, August 24

Cattle Barons’ Ball Wild Wild West 2 6 p.m. Pensacola Bay Center. Guests of the Pensacola Cattle Barons Ball will enjoy a unique, upscale event complete with live entertainment, dinner, dancing, auctions and other special attractions benefiting the American Cancer Society. Midway games include mechanical bull riding and a western raffle. For tickets or more info visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com/. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball FANtastic Friday 6:35 p.m. vs. Mobile. For details, see August 3 listing.

Saturday, August 25

Open Studio: Contemporary Pop Art 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. Inspired by Andy Warhol’s pop art, participants use images of contemporary celebrities and public figures to transform into pop art pieces. For details, see July 28 listing. Natural Healing/Cancer Study 2-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see July 28 listing. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Fireworks Saturday 6:05 p.m. vs. Mobile. For details, see July 28 listing. Pensacola Symphony Orchestra-Pensacola State College All-State Audition Clinic 2018 8 a.m. Ashmore Auditorium, Pensacola State College. Clinic is for for middle and high school music students. It will prepare students for the upcoming 2018-19 AllState Band auditions. There is also an Escambia County Youth Orchestra audition clinic for high school string students. Register online by 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, August 21. For more info, visit www.pensacolasymphony. com/ or call (850) 435-2533. Pet Partners: Read With Me 10 a.m.-noon. Southwest Branch Library, 12248 Gulf Beach Highway, Pensacola. For details, see July 28.

Sunday, August 26

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Family Sunday 5:05 p.m. vs. Mobile. For details, see July 29 listing.

Monday, August 27

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Baseball Military Monday 6:35 p.m. vs. Mobile. For details, see July 30 listing.

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Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. FREE. For details, see August 21 listing. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Tap and Taco Tuesday 6:35 p.m. vs. Mobile. For details, see July 31 listing.

Wednesday, August 29

Blue Angels Autograph Day 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. FREE. For details, see August 15 listing. Southeastern Teen Shakespeare Company Auditions for 2018-19 Company and Fall Classes 6 p.m. 2299 Scenic Highway #K6, Pensacola. For ages 13-19. No experience necessary -- just a demonstrable desire to learn the art of acting Shakespeare! Fall classes for beginners start in September. For more info, call (662) 278-8383 or visit http://setsco.org/.

Thursday, August 30

UWF Argos vs. Carson Newman Eagles 7 p.m. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Stadium.

Saturday, September 1

2018 Gulf Coast Summer Fest - Jazz Edition 3:30-11:45 p.m. Pensacola Community Maritime Park, 301 W Main Street, Pensacola. Join us for a Boney James Birthday Celebration! Bring your coolers, lawn chairs and umbrellas. You cannot bring weapons, tents, grills, glass containers or children under 18. For more info, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.gulfcoastsummerfestjazzedition.com/.

Sunday, September 2

Family Sunday: Painting in the Galleries 1-4 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. Drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. This Sunday, use fingers, brushes, and sponges for painting inspired by the art of All That Sounds in the Forest: Contemporary Art of the Peruvian Amazon. All materials are provided! For details, see August 5 listing. United States Navy Band’s Country and Bluegrass Band 6 p.m. Pensacola Saenger Theatre. This event is free to the public, but you must pick up free tickets in advance at the Saenger Box Office at 22 East Intendencia Street. For more info, visit www.pensacolasaenger.com/ or call (850) 595-3880.

Wednesday, September 3

Cat’s Seed to Table Cooking Class 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see August 6 listing.

Wednesday, September 5

Blue Angels Autograph Day 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. FREE. For details, see August 15 listing.

Thursday, September 6

Blue Angels Practice 11:30 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. FREE. For details, see August 21 listing.

Friday, September 7

Blue Angels Practice 9 a.m. National Naval Aviation Museum - viewing area, 1750 Radford Blvd., Pensacola. FREE. For details, see August 21 listing. Preschool Art Time - Robot Puppets 10-11 a.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. First and third Fridays for ages 2-5 years old with caregiver. Artists use a range of materials to design their own robot puppet. Don’t forget to test them out in our puppet theatre before taking them home. For details, see August 3 listing. Vettes at the Beach Car Show Corvette show with ‘vettes of all ages to admire at Casino Beach parking lot.

Saturday, September 8

Open Studio: Exploring Materials through SelfPortrait 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pensacola Museum of Art. Engage with non-traditional drawing mediums to create expressive self-portraits. An art educator will be available to facilitate the use of materials and the encourage exploration of the non-traditional materials. For details, see July 28 listing. Natural Healing/Cancer Study 2-4 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 315 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For details, see July 28 listing. Little River Band Performs at Saenger Theatre 7:30 p.m. Little River Band is best known for mega hits like “Cool Change,” “Take it Easy on Me,” “Lonesome Loser,” “The Night Owls,” “Lady” and “Happy Anniversary.” Military discount at the Saenger Box Office only. For more info or tickets, visit www.pensacolasaenger. com/ or call (850) 595-3880. Fifth Annual Pensacola Dragon Boat Festival 8 a.m. at Bayview Park, behind Bayou Texar. Support Gulf Coast Kid’s House and Junior Achievement of Northwest Florida at this allday festival complete with food, drinks, children’s activities, contests, music and more. Watch while teams from local businesses, civic groups and non-profits compete to take home the glory and show who has the most spirit in Pensacola. Each team will compete at least 3 races throughout the day. For more info, visit www.pensacoladragonboatfestival.com.

Every Sunday This Month

Worship on the Water 9 and 11 a.m. weekly church services held in the tent at the Flora-Bama. The service always draws a large and friendly crowd. Visit http://www.centralonline.tv/ flora-bama/.

Every Monday This Month

Junior Tennis Clinic 4-5 p.m. up to age 8; 5-6 p.m. for ages 9-14. Pensacola Athletic Center, 7700 W Highway 98, Pensacola. Cost is $10. E-mail our Junior Tennis Director at Brandon@ PacActive.com to receive a FREE tennis level evaluation for proper placement. Call (850) 453-1534 for more information.

Every Tuesday This Month

Gulf Breeze Farmers Market 4-8 p.m. every Tuesday evening, Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Drive. Fresh produce to local Lonestar Kitchen to jewelry and soaps. Come support

local artists. For more info, visit www.facebook.com/pg/ gbfarmersmarket/ or call (850) 867-7263. 2018 Bands on the Beach Pensacola Beach’s popular outdoor summer concert series returns! The free concert series features performers for every musical taste and is held each Tuesday night, from 7-9 p.m., running through October 30. Organized by the Santa Rosa Island Authority and located at the Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach, spectators are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Pets and glass are prohibited. July 24: The Rowdies; July 31: Mr. Big and the Rhythm Sisters; August 7: Hot Sauce Band; Aug. 14: Deja Vu; Aug. 21: The Astronauts; Aug. 28: ClassX; and Sept. 4: John Hart Project. For more info, call (850) 932-2257, visit www.visitpensacolabeach.com or tune to Cat Country 98.7 for the latest updates. Story Sprouts 10 a.m.-noon. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Children ages 3-5 are invited to do arts & crafts, make a snack and have story time. The classes are creative and have an organic, environmental and local twist. Price: Complimentary. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Funky Flow Yoga 6-7 p.m. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Free. Funky Flow is a creative hour with fun postures and music, combining yin and yang postures. Please wear comfortable clothing. All you need is yourself, a mat if you have one and an open mind. Call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Tuesday Jazz Jam 6:30 p.m. Seville Quarter, 130 East Government Street, Pensacola. Featuring various jazz vocalists and musicians weekly. For more info, call (850) 434-6211 or visit http://www.sevillequarter.com/.

Every Wednesday This Month

Movies Under the Stars 7-10 p.m. Landshark Landing at the Margaritaville Beach Hotel, 165 Ft. Pickens Rd., Pensacola Beach. FREE. Check our Facebook page to find which movie is coming out each week until August 8. Call (850) 9169755 for more info. Junior Tennis Clinic 4-5 p.m. up to age 8; 5-6 p.m. for ages 9-14. Pensacola Athletic Center, 7700 W Highway 98, Pensacola. Cost is $10. E-mail our Junior Tennis Director at Brandon@ PacActive.com to receive a FREE tennis level evaluation for proper placement. Call (850) 453-1534 for more information.

Every Thursday This Month

Pickleball at PAC! 6-8 p.m. Pensacola Athletic Center, 7700 W Highway 98, Pensacola. Looking to try something fun and competitive? Join us for a pick-up game of Pickleball. Spare paddles are limited, so please BYOP. Members play free and guests play for only $3. For more info, call Max at (850) 453-1534 or visit www.pacactive.com. Tunes by the Dunes 7-9 p.m. Navarre Beach Park. Through August 30. Performers include July 26: The Blenders (classic rock); August 2: Remedy Band (variety); August 9: Red Moon Travelers (classic rock); August 16: Glen Parker Band (Variety R&B); August 23: Touch of Gray (Classic Rock); and August 30: Chloe Channell (Pop Country).

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FamilyCalendar Support Groups & Classes Every Saturday This Month

Palafox Market 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza. Fresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art, and antiques are just a few of the items offered by vendors at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola. Items originate directly from onsite vendors who grow, make, or create the fruits, vegetables, herbs, and art for sale. For more info, visit www.palafoxmarket.com. Summer Classic Movies Series at Saenger Theatre 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Saenger Box Office only. For more info, visit www. pensacolasaenger.com/ or call (850) 595-3880. July 28 movie is Jezebel, featuring Bette Davis and Henry Fonda in 1938; August 4 is Smokey and the Bandit, featuring Burt Reynolds and Sally Field in 1977; August 11 is Rear Window, featuring James Stewart and Grace Kelly in 194; August 18 is Wizard of Oz, featuring Judy Garland in 1939; and August 25 is The Sound of Music, featuring Julie Andrews in 1965. Orange Blossom Special 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children’s Museum, 115 Zaragoza Street, Pensacola. Come on downtown for storytime Saturdays! Climb aboard and take a journey with storyteller Paul Morrell on the Orange Blossom Special train ride. Learn Florida train history inside the museum and then take a ride on the train. Tickets are only $5 each (includes 1 free adult). Santa Rosa Farmers Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4587 Woodbine Road, Pace (in front of The Pace Presbyterian Church). Providing local goods, including produce, baked breads, canned preserves, cooked meats and even wood-fired pizza. Parents’ Night Out at Mojo Elite Sportz Center 6-10 p.m. 6890 W Fairfield Dr., Pensacola. Children 4 and under must have adult supervision. Parents can drop older children off for only $20 per child for supervised play. Admission covers pizza and drinks also. Parents are welcome to stay and play for free if they choose. Open to the public; no membership required. Call (850) 733-3547 or e-mail info@mojosportz.com. Free Beginner and Intermediate Ukulele Class 9:30-11 a.m. Blues Angel Music, 657 N. Pace Blvd., Pensacola. Our free beginner ukulele classes are designed to get you familiarized with the ukulele, including parts of the ukulele, how to hold it, how to tune it, basic chord shapes, basic strumming patterns and chord changes for your first song! The intermediate class focuses on learning songs and playing while singing along. For more info, call (850) 457-7557.

Classes

Community Education

Babysitter Class This class is open to youth from ages 11-15 for $30 (lunch is not provided). All participants receive an American Heart Association Family & Friends CPR Card, plus a Sacred Heart Hospital Babysitting Certificate. Classes are held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 5051 Carpenter’s Creek Drive in Pensacola at our Population Health Building. Pre-registration is required. Call (850) 416-7262. Course provided by Sacred Heart Education. Junior Tennis Clinic 4-6 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday. Pensacola Athletic Center, 7700 W Highway 98, Pensacola. E-mail Brandon@PacActive.com to receive a FREE tennis level evaluation for proper placement. Call (850) 453-1534 for more info. Junior Tennis Clinics are held for Pee Wees up to 8 years old 4-5 p.m.; Juniors ages 9-14 from 5-6 p.m.) Cost $10.

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Diabetes

Sacred Heart’s Diabetes Education Program offers individual and group instruction to help patients gain knowledge to control their disease, avoid complications and teach or enhance skills for a healthier life. Our Certified Diabetes Educators (CDEs) include registered nurses and registered dietitians. For more information or to register for a class, please call (850) 416-7261. Classes include: •Continuous Glucose Monitor Application and Training Professional and personal •Diabetes and Pregnancy offered weekly for women with Type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes. Individual counseling is also offered for pregnant women with Type 1 diabetes. Please complete our Patient Questionnaire form and bring it with you to your appointment or e-mail to Diabetes-scheduling@ shhpens.org. •Insulin Pump Training Comprehensive training and Carbohydrate counting •Insulin Training Skills training on equipment use, an understanding of insulins and Hypoglycemia •Living Well with Diabetes course for adults with diabetes and their family members. •Pre-Pump Training Discussion of benefits of pump and insulin pump limitations.

Nutrition

Oncology Nutrition Class

Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, from 3 to 4 p.m., at Baptist Towers, Tower 3, Suite 233, 1717 North E St., Avery Street Entrance. For more info, call (850) 469-7439.

Prenatal & Childbirth

Baptist Women’s Center offers you choices to tailor your experience from early pregnancy to months following your baby’s birth. Our experienced team of nurses and educators are specially trained to make your birthing experience one of a kind. To register or for more info about our classes, call (850) 434-4567 or visit www.ebaptisthealthcare.org/birth. Baby Care Basics – Two-class series walks you through what to expect in the hospital and at home. A key milestones guide will be given to monitor baby’s growth and needs and how to meet them. $20 per couple. Baptist Birth Experience – Overview of the Baptist Women’s Center, tour of labor & delivery unit, and epidural video. FREE. Baptist Hospital, Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor. Held first Fridays of most months, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Beginning Breastfeeding – Two-class series teaches how breastfeeding works, the best way to start, and what choices will result in a rewarding breastfeeding experience. $20 per couple. Prepared Childbirth – This class prepares you and your partner for the labor and delivery journey by understanding the process and offering coping skills. $90 per couple. All-day or four-class series available. Sibling Class (Ages 3 to 8) – This class helps you prepare your children for the arrival of the new member of the family! $10 per child per class. Baptist Hospital, Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor. Tours of Baptist Hospital, 3rd Floor, Labor and Delivery Unit Please call (850) 434-4874 to reserve your tour time. Tours are available Mondays and Fridays, 5:30 p.m. Monthly Series Package – $125 per couple and includes Prepared Childbirth (a four-class series or one 50

S all-day class), two Breastfeeding classes and two Baby Care Basics classes.

Sacred Heart Hospital offers a variety of prenatal

education classes designed to help parents-to-be prepare for their special day and for the days that follow back home with the new baby. Registration is required for all classes and is offered online. For any questions, please call (850) 416-6378 (NEST) or visit www.sacredheart.org/SHHP/Childbirth/Main/Guidance/. Breastfeeding This two-hour class, taught by one of Sacred Heart Hospital’s lactation consultants, teaches techniques for breastfeeding success and addresses common concerns to make your experience as smooth as possible. Cost is $20 per couple. Offered monthly on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings. Infant/Child CPR Course Class is open to new parents, family members and friends who will be caring for a baby or young child. Classes are held every Tuesday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Fee is $22 per person and pre-registration is required. To register, please call the Sacred Heart Education Department at (850) 416-7264. This class is an orientation to CPR and is not a certifying or credentialing course. “My Family’s Growing” Sibling Class Class prepares soonto-be siblings (ages 3 through 10) for the arrival of a new baby in their family. Our sibling class includes a complete tour of the Maternity & Women’s Center of Sacred Heart Hospital. Cost is $10 per child. Newborn Parenting This class strives to prepare parents in caring for their new bundle of joy, from birth through the first few weeks at home. Newborn Parenting is taught by experienced nurses from Sacred Heart Hospital’s mother-baby unit, and a local pediatrician will be available to answer questions during a portion of the class. Cost is $20 per couple. Prepared Childbirth Classes Designed to help prepare you and your partner for the birthing process – including tips to make you more comfortable during labor – Prepared Childbirth Classes are taught by experienced obstetrics nurses and include a tour of the Maternity and Women’s Center. Cost is $50 per couple. This course is offered in two different formats to meet your scheduling and educational needs: •As a four-week series, especially designed for firsttime moms. •As a one-day class, ideal for moms who have had children before and are looking for a refresher course in the delivery experience. To see a list of upcoming dates, visit www.sacredheart.org/SHHP/Childbirth/Main/Guidance/. Tours Tours of Sacred Heart Hospital’s Maternity & Women’s Center will give soon-to-be moms an idea of what to expect during your stay at the hospital, including where to go, where to park and what to bring when you arrive for the delivery of your baby. Partners are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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birth is a family affair, and we encourage the involvement of family and friends in the birth process. For more information about The Family Birthplace or childbirth classes at West Florida Hospital, call (850) 494-4368 or visit https://westfloridahospital. com/service/family-birthplace.

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Support Groups & Classes Breastfeeding Classes This class will take place in Classroom 5 & 6 on the 7th Floor of the Ancillary Building at West Florida Hospital located at 8383 North Davis Hwy, Pensacola. Free for pre-delivery parents. Topics include: How breastfeeding works (How the Breast Makes Milk), Latch & Positioning, When to Feed Your Baby, How to Know Baby is Getting Enough Milk, Breast Care, Pumping, Storing and Bottle-Feeding with Breastmilk. This is a Power Point, Videos, and Question/Answer Class. Mom, Dad, and caregivers are welcome. For more info, call (850) 494-4368 or visit http://westfloridahospital.com/service/childbirth-preparation. Childbirth Preparedness Class - 4-Week Series This class will take place in Classroom 1 on the 7th Floor in the Ancillary Building located at 8383 North Davis Hwy, Pensacola. Join us for a PowerPoint presentation with videos on the subject of understanding pregnancy, labor, comfort techniques/options for pain control, medical procedures, cesarean birth, newborns, postpartum, and a tour of the labor unit/suite. This 4-week course goes into a little more detail than the intensive 4-hr course. For more info, call (850) 4944368 or visit http://westfloridahospital.com/service/ childbirth-preparation. Childbirth Preparedness Class - Express This class will take place in Classroom 1 on the 7th Floor in the Ancillary Building located at 8383 North Davis Hwy, Pensacola. Condensed version of our 4-week Childbirth Preparation class into one day, has many great topics, features and video clips including: understanding pregnancy, labor, medical procedures and cesarean birth. Free, very interactive and we finish with a tour of the Family Birthplace. Please call (850) 494-4368 for any additional questions.

Support Groups Cancer

Gulf Coast Wings of Hope, Inc. Support Group Supporting families of children with blood disorders and cancer. Anyone with a friend or family member who has been stricken with a form of childhood cancer or blood disorder is welcome. All meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Conference Room A of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart. More details can be found at www.wingsofhopeinc.org. Patient and Family Cancer Support Group Pensacola Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, from 4-5:30 p.m. Baptist Towers, Tower 3, Suite 233, 1717 North E St., Avery Street Entrance. For more info, call (850) 469-7372. Prostate Cancer Support Group Meets 2nd Thursdays, from 5-6:30 p.m. Baptist Towers, Tower 3, Suite 233, 1717 North E St., Avery Street Entrance. For more info, call (850) 469-7372. Prostate Cancer Self Help Group This group sponsored by the American Cancer Society is designed to educate and support men facing prostate cancer. Meets the first Saturday of the month at Sacred Heart Hospital, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call (850) 438-4491.

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GriefShare The Sacred Heart Palliative Care department provides a free, 13-week Grief Support Group for adults who have lost a loved one. The meetings are in the Palliative Care department, located in Suite 201 of the Bayou Tower on Sacred Heart’s Pensacola campus. The public may

use the free valet parking at the hospital’s Bayou Tower entrance, which faces Bayou Blvd. For class dates and times and for registration information, call Kerri Riggs, LCSW, at (850) 416-7705. Grief Support Group for Adults Sacred Heart Hospital provides this free group for adults who have lost a loved one. For future classes and registration information please call (850) 416-7705. Grief Support at Baptist Health Care Meetings last for six consecutive weeks. Next session is September 26 through October 31 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. For more info, call (850) 469-7197.

Illness Support

Alzheimer’s Support Group West Florida Hospital - West Florida Rehab - Community Rooms A & B, 8383 North Davis Highway, Pensacola. For meeting dates and times, call (850) 494-3212 or visit https://westfloridahospital.secure.ehc.com/calendar/index.dot. Crohn’s & Colitis Support Group 6:30-7:30 p.m. Next meetings are August 6 and September 10. Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. For more info, call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group West Florida Hospital - West Florida Rehab - Community Rooms A & B, 8383 North Davis Highway, Pensacola. Refreshments will be served. Usually held second Fridays, 1-2 p.m. To verify meeting dates and times, call (850) 494-3212 or visit https://westfloridahospital.secure. ehc.com/calendar/ index.dot.

Parent Support

Baptist Mommy & Me Play Group Baptist Hospital, Prenatal Classroom, 3rd Floor. Free support group for moms with babies up to six months old. Call for next meeting dates. For more info, call (850) 434-4567. La Leche League Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. Our mission is to help mothers breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Free. Next meetings will be held August 2 and September 6, from 10 a.m.-noon. For more info, call (850) 433-5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/event/la-leche-league-9/. LEAPS New Mom Support Group Ever’man Educational Center, 327 W. Garden Street, Pensacola. LEAPS (Love, Encouragement, and Postpartum Support) is a self-care support group focused on helping moms connect and engage in activities that promote balance, stress management, and overall wellness. Guest speakers and self-care activities will be provided and are free of cost. Pre-crawling babies welcome. Free. Next meeting will be held August 18, from 10-11:30 a.m. For more info, call (850) 433-

5353 ext. 10 or visit http://everman.org/event/leapsnew-mom-support-group-3/. Mommy & Me Support Group The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon in Classroom C/D of Sacred Heart Hospital, located at 5151 N. Ninth Ave. in Pensacola. This free support group provides mothers with an opportunity to share experiences, gain support and develop friendships. A lactation consultant from the Sacred Heart Maternity & Women’s Center will be present to answer questions and offer advice. Baby weight checks are offered at each meeting. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required for each class session. For more info about this class or your parenting experience, please call The Nesting Place Women’s Boutique at 850-416-6378 (NEST) or visit www.sacredheart.org/childbirth. Moms Club of Pensacola-Northeast Florida Non-profit organization whose mission is to support stay-at-home mothers and their children. We offer agespecific playgroups, member-only activities and participate in philanthropic efforts within our community. We strive to provide a supportive, caring atmosphere during every stage of motherhood. Member meetings are held near the end of each month. Visit us at www. momsclubpensacolane.weebly.com or find us on Facebook. Pensacola Parents of Multiples Meets the second Thursday of every other month at Sacred Heart Women’s and Children’s Hospital Meeting Room C/D down the hallway next to the cafeteria. (Next meeting is August 10 from 7-8:30 p.m.) Parking is available in the 9th Avenue Parking garage and in the lot in front of The Children’s Hospital. If you are expecting or already blessed with multiples, you are encouraged to get free, helpful information. We offer a support network, social activities for children and parents, library and more. For more info, visit pensacolamultiples.com or call (850) 449-4208.

Special Needs

Children With Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD) Support Group For families of children with attention deficit disorders. To find a local group, please visit www.chadd.org/.

Weight Loss

Weight-Loss Support Group Meets second Tuesdays, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Baptist Tower 3, Ground Floor, Baptist Weight-Loss Center, 1717 North E St. For more info, call (850) 437-8746.

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Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

Ant-Man and the Wasp

MPAA Rating: PG Overall: C+ Violence: BSexual Content: BProfanity: AAlcohol / Drug Use: B+ Between evading vampire hunters for more than a century, and playing host to throngs of vacationing monsters for decades, it has been all work and no play for the staff at the Hotel Transylvania. And the stress is starting to show. When Mavis (voice of Selena Gomez) finds Dracula (voice of Adam Sandler) talking to himself in the attic, she decides to book a holiday so he and the rest of the crew can enjoy some time away. Although her good intentions are appreciated, Dracula’s real issue isn’t being too busy. It is being too lonely. Now that Mavis is grown up, married and a mother, the widower is beginning to wish he had a special someone of his own. Luckily, the cruise she books has the possibility of fixing both problems: Parents who accompany their little ones may find themselves sitting up in their seats on at least a few occasions. First, the script is all about an assassination attempt and plan for genocide – which gets frightening at times even if it is coated in comedy. Then there is mild innuendo, the portrayal of characters in scanty swimwear, and the staff at a casino that parody male strippers (these animated characters are muscular, shirtless and clothed in only tiny shorts). Lastly, the ham-fisted message of acceptance of others doesn’t only uncomfortably feel like it is alluding to a broad range of diversity – it also includes a sexual reference which, in context, promotes polyamorous relationships. This third visit to the Hotel Transylvania may not be the sweet entertainment getaway your family is expecting.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: B Violence: C Sexual Content: B Profanity: BAlcohol / Drug Use: B+ If you’re looking for a summer distraction away from the heat, but are reluctant to bet your bucks on a superhero movie, you might want to reconsider Ant-Man and the Wasp. One of the few Marvel films that a rookie can enjoy without a thorough knowledge of the pen and ink canon of comics (although viewing the first Ant-Man movie would be helpful), this action comedy serves up some good laughs for older kids through to adults. Another family bonus is the violence is less explicit relative to other titles in this genre, however there is no shortage of action scenes. Visually engaging with its many special effects depicting expanding/ shrinking characters and objects, the story picks up with Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) or, when he’s wearing his amazing suit, Ant-Man. Lang is serving a house arrest sentence for his illegal, albeit well-intentioned, choices. His ability to keep the strict rules during the final days of his confinement are rigorously strained after the plot kicks in and Lang is coerced into helping Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and his daughter Hope (Evangeline Lilly) find Pym’s wife Janet (Michelle Pfeiffer). Family relationships are a strong focus in the story. Separations and reunions between parents and kids feel genuine and emotional, elements not typically found in this franchise. Likewise, the good natured humor in this movie truly helps Ant-Man and the Wasp fly high with both Marvel fans and families looking for a movie retreat that doesn’t sting.

Mamma Mia!

Uncle Drew

Here We Go Again!

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: B Violence: B Sexual Content: B Profanity: B Alcohol / Drug Use: B Uncle Drew begins with Dax (Lil Rel Howery), a shoe salesman and amateur basketball coach, who has scraped together a team and the $5000 entry fee for Harlem’s famed Rucker Tournament. One week before it begins, his team is wooed away by his nemesis – a cartoonishly immature rival from his teen years named Mookie (Nick Kroll). Humiliated, broke, and homeless when his girlfriend kicks him out (only to let Mookie move in), Dax decides his only hope is to find another team and make a desperate try for the Rucker’s $100,000 prize. Wandering through Harlem, Dax stumbles across Uncle Drew (Kyrie Irving) as he trounces a young man on an outdoor court. Dax is familiar with the old man’s legend – a brilliant player who threw away his chance at winning the 1968 Rucker when he slept with a teammate’s girlfriend and destroyed the team. Despite his advanced age, Dax recognizes real talent. He begs Uncle Drew to play for him and eventually agrees to his demand to choose all the players. Not surprisingly, Uncle Drew wants to reunite his 1968 teammates, despite their age and interpersonal conflicts. The rest of the movie follows the predictable formula used in underdog sports movies, but Uncle Drew pushes past this genre and reaches into the realm of fantasy. Despite its unrealistic aspects, there are positive messages about unity, teamwork, forgiveness, and not stereotyping people based on age or appearance. Even with these good messages, this movie might struggle to find an audience.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: B Violence: B+ Sexual Content: C+ Profanity: B+ Alcohol / Drug Use: C It has been ten years since the last Mamma Mia movie. Although we are not sure how much time has passed for the characters, we do know one thing: A year has gone by since the death of Donna (Meryl Streep). During that time, her daughter Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) has devoted herself to fulfilling mom’s dream of turning their little piece of Greece into an upscale hotel. We know, because of the pervious film, that Donna will encounter and have a sexual fling with three young men who will all be potential candidates as Sophie’s father. And the fun of this sequel is supposed to be meeting the young Sam (Jeremy Irvine), Harry (Hugh Skinner) and Bill (Josh Dylan), and learning how these romances came to be. The other entertainment, intentional or otherwise, is seeing how the writers of this musical have worked various ABBA classics into the script. While the editing between Donna’s past and Sophie’s present is creatively accomplished, the challenge still remains of excusing the characters’ promiscuous behavior – even though the one-night-stands are implied rather than shown. Yet what Mamma Mia 2 does do well is showing the importance of family ties. Despite the fairytale nature of the congenial Dads and their attitudes over paternity, this second visit to the sun-kissed island has fewer sexual moments and innuendo than the first and proves unexpectedly emotional in its portrayal of the bond between parents and children. Greater Pensacola Parents I August 2018

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