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AUGUST 2019

Kids and Pets: The Best of Us

YOU'RE INVITED TO EAT THE RAINBOW

THE LITTLEST YOGIS: KID-FRIENDLY YOGA

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OUTPATIENT TOTAL JOINT SURGERY INCLUDING HIPS, KNEES, AND SHOULDERS Recover in the Comfort of Your Own Home Lower Infection Risk | Boutique Setting Joint Care Coordinator for One on One Education and Personalized Care Dr. David Paul became interested in health care through his father, who was a dentist. As a medical student, he became interested in orthopedics after shadowing his older brother many times, Dr. Robert Paul. He performed his residency with OSI, then joined the practice following its completion.

He earned his doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. He received his bachelor’s degree in science from Avila University, Kansas City, Mo. In high school, Dr. Paul was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and track and field. He continued his basketball career in college, playing Division I basketball at Eastern Illinois University for two years. He was academic All American his second year at Eastern. He transferred and finished his basketball career at Avila University.

With his background in sports, he enjoys working with young athletes, helping them return to their level of play. He also appreciates the technical aspect of performing orthopedic surgery, as well as the gratification of being able to improve his patients’ lives in a relatively short period of time.

Although he still performs most aspects of orthopedic surgery, his practice has become extremely busy with adult reconstruction, or total joint replacements. He began performing the direct anterior approach to hip replacement about 10 years ago, helping patients recover in less time and with less pain than with traditional joint replacement surgery. He strives to keep current on the newest and most innovative surgical techniques, especially as they relate to knee replacement surgery.

Dr. Paul is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery. He belongs to several professional organizations including the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. He also serves as an associate clinical instructor for the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and trains surgeon for the orthopedic surgery residency.

Dr. Paul and his wife, Melissa, have four adult children, Matthew, Allison, Meagan and Nathan; and three dogs. He enjoys boating, fishing, traveling and spending time with family.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

AUGUST 2019 PUBLISHER

Jeron Traphagan | jeron.traphagan@lifestylepubs.com Zach Traphagan | zach.traphagan@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

Rachel Murphy | rmurphy@lifestylepubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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KIDS AND PETS—BOTH CAPTURE THE FEELING OF INNOCENCE THAT ADULTS GROW OUT OF SO QUICKLY. If you want to witness pure joy, find a splash pad on a hot day or visit the dog park when someone has extra treats. As we head back to school, we want to take a moment to celebrate our future leaders and the animals that teach them to love!

Our August issue is full of fun this year. I had a blast creating colorful activities for our "Eat the Rainbow" party. Yoga instructor Niki Larrea's suggestion of a meditation bottle even made it into our party scheme! Larrea's kid-centered yoga practice has tons of great ideas of how to connect with your little one and how to help them find their center, even as it grows upward (quickly!).

For those of us that have fur kids instead, Goldie Arnold's passion at the Northland Animal Welfare Society's low-cost Spay and Neuter Clinic will inspire you. Enabling lower-income families to lovingly care for their pets is an amazing way to level the

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This issue really hit home for me. As the mom of a passel of girls—two canine and

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two human—I'm always looking for new ways to interact and show appreciation

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for my little family. Showing a little extra love is always called for and hopefully, this issue will spark some new ideas on how to do just that!

See you around the neighborhood!

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

My Reasons Why DEAR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS, I HOPE THAT AUGUST FINDS YOU WELL! Our kids and pets issue is one that is near and dear to my heart, especially since every day brings me closer to meeting my new addition, a little brother for my three-year-old son, Coy! Now that we are welcoming a new little man to the house, I'm outnumbered.

It's just my little Jack Russell terrier, Lily, and me against a wave of testosterone!

My heart is never more full than when I think of my family, both furry and human. Lily and Coy are best friends, which is the cutest thing to see. Animals are such a blessing and can help teach so much empathy to our kids without saying a word.

As a dance teacher at a local studio, I've always loved kids but becoming a mother took that love to a whole new level. There are days that I feel like a superhero. There are other days that I feel like I'm fighting an uphill battle (mom vs. the three-year-old=battle royale somedays!). But there's never a day that goes by that I don't know that what I'm doing is important--raising the next generation to be kind, gentle, and courageous.

As one more little life enters our house soon, I know that I'll be giving Coy some extra cuddles. And Lily? Well, I can't say enough how she's been a trooper for adapting to life with an energetic toddler, and I know that she will be just as wonderful with his brother. If you have a child or a fur kid at home, give them an extra hug today. They are the greatest gifts in the world!

Happy August!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2019

FEATURES 18 The Littlest Yogis Body awareness can help young children cope with changing skills

24 Eat the Rainbow!

Get your kids to eat their veggies and send off the summer

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32 Orange Easel School of Art A Training Ground for Artists

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Lifestyle Letter

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Publisher’s Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Healthy Lifestyle

30 Giving Back 32 Locally Owned 36 Animal Kingdom 38 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Parting Thoughts

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Second Annual Pickleball Classic for Children’s Mercy The Friends of Children’s Mercy Northland, an auxiliary of Children’s Mercy, hosted the second annual Pickleball Classic on May 16, at Chicken N Pickle. The lively tournament raised more than $23,000 to help find answers for the patients and families of Children’s Mercy Northland. Learn more about how you can get involved at Give.childrensmercy.org/northlandfriends.

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1. Silvia Torres | 2. Friends of Children’s Mercy Northland Council Member, Ken Roberson | 3. Evan Holwick | 4. Friends of Children’s Mercy Northland Council Members, LEFT to RIGHT, Michelle Smith, Nancy Dillingham, Judy Chastain, Sarah Schneider, Keri Dillingham, Susan VanHooser, Ann Holwick.

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Presented twice a year by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City (HBA), the Kansas City Parade of Homes is the second largest in the United States. Since 1947, millions of greater Kansas City residents and visitors have enjoyed viewing the latest in-home innovations, styles and decorating, and this year’s Spring Parade will be no different as it showcases the area’s premier new homes, home builders and communities.

All homes will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free admission. Free Parade guides will be available for pickup at the HBA (I-435 & Holmes) beginning the week prior and at all Parade homes during the event. In addition, consumers will be able to download a user-friendly mobile app at KCParadeofHomes.com.

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LIFE FEST Barbecue, mocktails and blues therapists top the menu at this mental health mashup. Child, trauma, addiction, LBGTQ and grief counselors alongside sound, Reiki and energy therapists invite any and all into their talk and treatment tents for free all day. The event will be held at Mulberry Lake at The Village at Briarcliff because it will take a village to heal the community and cease suicides. Music will be provided by The Ragged Few, the NKC high school band, hip hop artist Tamicka Monson and more. For a list of mental health speakers and full agenda visit LifeFestKC.com.

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PROTECTION FOR WHAT'S NOW, AND WHAT'S NEXT.

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

THE LITTLEST YOGIS

BODY AWARENESS CAN HELP YOUNG CHILDREN COPE WITH CHANGING SKILLS ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY | PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL SCHNEIDER

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movement one.

Place a pile of soft fuzzy balls on the floor.

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If you don't have balls, use a wadded up

movement two.

tissue or paper towel. With your collection

Grab a pile of stuffed animals. Place a

in front of you and your child, have them

pile on the far side of you and the far side

try to pick up the balls one by one using

of your child. Lay your arms out in a 'T'

only their toes and fling it behind them.

formation to stabilize as you use your feet

Using their toes helps to strengthen their

to pick up each stuffed animal and trans-

feet, which is necessary as they grow

fer it to the other side of your body. This

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OM, OM, OMMMMMMMM. That sound represents de-stressing and focusing on our inner selves for many practitioners of yoga.

What do children have to destress from? Plenty! As their bodies change and grow, yoga-inspired exercises can help youngsters stretch and learn to utilize their bodies in healthy ways. That’s one reason by instructor Niki Larrea started the Kids Kula.

Her workshops for children ages 3-6 and 7-10 and 11-13 regularly take place at the KC Yoga Center, now located at 8741 N. Stoddard in Zona Rosa, but she also travels around to preschools and school groups. Her lessons are simple and tailored to the age group--her experience as a preschool teacher is evident as she connects with one of her students, Will.

movement three.

movement four.

Take a walk through the farm. Every kid

Sit back to back with your child. Take turns

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breathing in deeply, leaning against your

use it to inspire movement. As you walk

partner's back as you inhale. As you exhale

in place, have your child suggest animal

and they inhale, lean forward, creating a

names and find a pose that matches.

seated seesaw motion. This helps both of

Some easy ones are downward facing

you connect to your breath and encour-

dog, cobra, and cat/cow.

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movement five.

Namaste. Honor the work that you have done together! Ending your practice or play time with a bow sets a tone of respect for you and your budding yogi.

five Niki and student, Will, finish with a smile.

Will and Niki showed us a series of exercises that incorporate traditional asanas into kid-friendly activities that help to stretch and strengthen while also keeping their attention. And no need for fancy equipment; Larrea says that you can buy most of what you need at 5 Below or the Dollar Store. For her demonstration, she used circles cut out of an inexpensive yoga mat as well as craft supplies. Even your child’s favorite stuffed animal can get in on the action! Here are a few movements to get you going on you and your child’s home om. For more information or to find one of Niki’s classes, visit TheKidsKula.com.

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Eat the Rainbow!

ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL SCHNEIDER

IF YOU’VE EVER SLAVED AWAY AT THE STOVE TO CREATE A TASTY DINNER FOR THE FAMILY ONLY TO HAVE THEM TURN THEIR NOSES UP AT THE SIGHT OF VEGETABLES, I FEEL YOUR PAIN. Healthy food can be a tough sell some days, but growing kids need nutrients from plants to thrive. So how do you get them to eat some green without losing your mind?

We asked Sugar and Spice Catering in Parkville for some ideas, and they delivered! Their menu of tasty kid-friendly treats has a secret—it’s chock-full of veggies from across the color spectrum. Their sloppy joes include green peppers. The chicken taquitos hid fresh corn kernels. Pizza roll-ups get dipped in lycopene—oops, we mean marinara sauce. And that mac and cheese? There’s not a noodle in sight, replaced by paleo-favorite cauliflower.

Sugar and Spice’s menu sparked a theme for this party—eat the rainbow! With the school year approaching, it’s the perfect time to have an outdoor ice-breaker party for your kids and their friends, with fun crafts and healthy food. Sophie,

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Coy, Claire and Grady loved it, and we hope that this inspires some ideas of your own!

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EAT THE RAINBOW!

(CON TI N U ED)

Cheesy Caulif lower and Roasted Hot Dogs Sugar and Spice Cookbook Makes three servings INGREDIENTS + One head of cauliflower + salt and pepper to taste + Six thick Ball Park hot dogs Rub for the Hot Dogs: + Two teaspoons Jack Stack All Purpose KC BBQ Rub + Two teaspoons Jack Stack Meat and Poultry Rub + One teaspoon mesquite seasoning Cheese Sauce: + 6 ounces Velveeta cheese + 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese + 1/3 cup shredded yellow cheddar cheese + 2/3 cup whole milk + 1/4 teaspoon salt + 1/4 teaspoon paprika + 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard Garnish: + Three green onions, sliced DIRECTIONS Cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into florets.

Steam the cauliflower over boiling water for 5 to 8 minutes.

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Cheese Sauce: Prepare the cheese sauce by combining the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat.

Stir often as the cheese melts into a smooth consistency.

To Combine: Gently fold the cheese sauce into the cooked cauliflower. Only use enough cheese sauce to cover the cauliflower lightly.

Evenly divide the cheesy cauliflower into bowls.

Divide the cooked hot dogs and place on top of the cheesy cauliflower.

Garnish with green onion slices.

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EAT THE RAINBOW!

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Pa r t y Tips TIP 1 Keep things light. After a summer off, sometimes an icebreaker is necessary. Some fun accessories for a selfie-session can get kids laughing and in the mood to party.

TIP 2 Keep it simple. For a kids’ party, the elaborate decor is unnecessary. Use bold colors to set the scene and let the activities be the focus.

TIP 3 Plan some activities, but don’t overload the schedule. Two activities are sufficient for most parties. As a bonus, craft projects double as personalized favors!

ACTIVITY CHEAT SHEET Niki Larrea from The Kids Kula introduced our first activity, the meditation bottle. You'll need: + empty water bottles + clear glue + food coloring + sequins + glitter + water TO MAKE: Fill each bottle to a third with clear glue. Add a few drops of food coloring and then add sequins, glitter, beads, Easter grass, or whatever other found objects strike your fancy. Fill the rest of the bottle with water and seal. Then shake vigorously to combine. Enjoy as you would a snowglobe or use for more focused meditation exercises.

ACTIVITY TWO: ICE PAINTING For an activity that beats the heat and inspires your youngsters, make some popsicle paintings. Combine liquid watercolor paints with water in an ice cube tray, keeping each segment as one color. Put popsicle sticks in the trays and freeze. Remove about 20 minutes before you want to begin so they will have time to soften. Instead of canvases, choose cotton items such as tote bags, t-shirts, or bandanas. Let the kids go wild and create an item for school that no one else will have!

Special thanks to Sugar And Spice Catering in Parkville.

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GIVING BACK

Northland Animal Welfare Society

HELPING FAMILIES, ONE PET AT A TIME

ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY ELWELL

Goldie Arnold and Ginger, fresh from grooming.

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IF YOU TOLD GOLDIE ARNOLD IN 2010 THAT SHE WOULD BE NECK DEEP IN FERAL CATS MOST SATURDAYS, SHE WOULD HAVE LAUGHED AT YOU. This realtor turned animal activist never anticipated becoming the spearhead in a community effort to offer spay and neutering services to low-income families, but since 2012, that's what she and the Northland Animal Welfare Society (NAWS) have done.

The organization began as a dream of a facility that would offer a dog park, vet services, and more, and slowly, they are realizing that dream.

After opening their first clinic in Riverside in 2012, they finally found a forever home at 6972 N. Broadway with their Spay/Neuter Clinic.

NAWS is almost entirely staffed by volunteers, from the people that cuddle the pets as they are coming out of anesthesia to the vets that perform surgeries four days a week. NAWS holds several fundraisers each year to keep them running, including Woofstock at Linden Square. Arnold also keeps busy soliciting grants and donations from a variety of sources.

The aim of the clinic is simple: to ensure that no family is limited in the care of their pet by their economic status. Qualifying households which meet an income threshold are offered greatly reduced rates on a variety of medical services including spay/neuter, microchipping, deworming, heartworm tests, vaccinations, and nail trimming.

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The clinic is not a full-service veterinary office, nor is it an animal shelter. Arnold has been careful to narrow the focus to serve the greatest good with their resources.

The clinic is also home to a pet food pantry for those that can't

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afford pet food, a pet boutique full of donated merchandise, and has a groomer on site as well. In the basement, dog obedience classes are available. And soon, there will be an outdoor 'catio' where owners can bring their cats to play and socialize.

Another of NAWS main initiatives is in addressing the free-roaming (feral) cat population. Arnold says that there are at least two free-roaming cats spayed or neutered each surgery day as part of the Trap Neuter Return program and has serviced more than 1000 cats to date.

Arnold and the staff at NAWS believe that animal companionship is for everyone, regardless of income.

"I've heard people say, 'well, they shouldn't have pets if they can't afford

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them,' but it's not always that simple. For older people living on a fixed income, sometimes their pets are the only other living things they see.

Animals bring a joy that can't be measured in dollars. We just want to do our part to keep the homeless pet population in check," says Arnold.

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To support NAWS, visit them at pcnaws.org.

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ORANGE EASEL SCHOOL OF ART A TRAINING GROUND FOR ART

IMAGINE IF LIONEL MESSI HAD NEVER RUN CONDITIONING DRILLS OR IF ED SHEERAN HAD NEVER PRACTICED HIS SCALES. Would we have one of the greatest soccer players or most talented singer/songwriters right now? No. Because practice makes better. (Who wants perfect anyway?)

That’s precisely the philosophy behind Orange Easel School of Art. The children’s art school that started in Allison Jensen’s basement in 2012 has grown into two locations (Liberty and Platte Woods) offering art classes and camps for all ages. What it doesn’t provide are cookie cutter craft projects to fill time.

Jensen’s philosophy on art is simple--art isn’t something that you make, it’s something that you do. It’s a skill like any other and skills are made stronger by education, technique, and practice, practice, practice.

And while many think of Orange Easel because of their innovative approach to toddler and younger children’s art through interactive storytimes and free play, they also offer more intensive courses for students Kindergarten through 12th grade focused on building the skills that will support greater creativity.

Sara Woolfolk, director of the Platte Woods location, says that the weekly classes during the school year help students explore the options and find their chosen mediums.

“Just like dance or sports or martial arts; our kids come to class each week for an hour. Students can sign up for the semester or go month by month.

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watercolor, metal, fiber. Our goal is to expose them to a wide variety of media so they can figure out what they like to do and help them get better at doing it,” says Woolfolk.

In creating a habit of practicing art, they also create a community surrounding it. Friendships are formed and support systems grow organically when kids find other kids that enjoy the same things. That network of likeminded students can be very encouraging as they find their way in what can sometimes be a solitary pursuit. Kids also learn how to critique productively and receive criticism in a way that makes them better artists. Jensen describes their community as acting as the coaches for creators.

In addition to monthly exploratory classes, Orange Easel offers drawing boot camps throughout the year for students who want to focus on form. Woolfolk emphasizes that all of their classes focus on the process of art, not the outcome.

Drawing camps allow enthusiastic students to focus on technique.

“We aren’t aiming for something to put on the fridge. We want to develop the skills that they need to continue creating outside of class,” Woolfolk says.

As art classes stay on the chopping block in many school curriculums, the time to dig in and learn real techniques is a luxury that many students are not afforded in their typical classrooms. Giving the gift of focus is an amazing way to foster creativity in students that connect with art.

Orange Easel has two locations: 249 W. Mill St. Ste 107 in Liberty and 7617 NW Prairie View Road at Platte Woods. Registration for fall classes opens August 1st. For a full list of courses, visit OrangeEaselArt.com.

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DID YOU KNOW? 9 OUT OF 10 Children Exhibit Sleep Disordered Breathing Symptoms SYMPTOMS Difficulty in School —Mouth Breathing Swollen Adenoids — Swollen Tonsils Nightmares — Snoring Dark Circles Under Eyes Aggressive Behavior Overbite / Overjet — Chronic Allergies Delayed Growth — Crowded Teeth Restless Sleep — Bed Wetting ADD / ADHD — Sleep Issues

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ANIMAL KINGDOM

DOGS WILL GO NUTS FOR THESE QUICK + EASY SNACKS

TREAT YOUR PET MAN’S BEST FRIEND DESERVES MAN’S BEST FOOD. Dogs will go nuts for these quick and easy peanut butter and oat treats.

With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you’ll be well on your way to getting your dog to do anything you ask. And, if you get hungry, you can even sneak one for yourself—just don’t let your pup see!

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IMPORTANT Be sure the peanut butter you use does not contain xylitol—the artificial sweetener can be fatal to dogs.

Peanut Butter + Oats INGREDIENTS + 1 cup old-fashioned oats + 1/2 cup flour + 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter + 1 egg

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 300 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, flour, peanut butter and egg until combined.

3. Roll your dough out on a flat surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.

4. Cut out your dog’s favorite shapes with cookie cutters.

5. Place your treats onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

Makes about 36 1-inch diameter treats.

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE APARTMENTS

9 THE WEEKENDER MOVIE SERIES Crown Center

Enjoy live music from The Magnetics starting at 6 p.m. The Magnetics perform a lively mix of covers from all genres. At 9 p.m., enjoy a showing of 2018's Tomb Raider under the stars!

10 EXPERIENCE INSPIRED SERVICE As a faith-based community, we strive for selfless service every day. That means providing everything our residents need, from activities to health and wellness care.

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It’s time again for the monthly 2nd Saturday Showcase of arts, entertainment, food and brewing going on in North Kansas City.

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board! There will be Yard Games, a Homerun Derby (2-4pm), a Cornhole Tourney (3-5pm) and Beer & Ballpark Food for sale. So save the date, invite your friends and get registered with one of three packages!

16 SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT: SPACE JAM Zona Rosa

Grab a lawn chair and a blanket and join us for free Summer Movie Night presented by Citizen's Bank & Trust at Zona Rosa Town Square (in front of Bravo). Free admission and free children's activities start at 6:30.

Space Jam will be shown at dusk.

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16 OPEN STUDIO

Mid-Continent Public Library—Riverside

Create, craft, and celebrate the artist in you. Let your creative juices flow and get inspired by other teens. A signed permission slip is required to attend this after-hours lock-in. Permission slips are available at the branch.

17 DOG DAYS OF SUMMER CRAFT BEER CRAWL

Historic Downtown Liberty

The Dog Days of Summer Craft Beer Crawl 2019 takes you through downtown Liberty. Visit our local businesses to sip and taste multiple samples of breweries from around the country while taking a look at what the Downtown Liberty shops have to offer! Tickets $25. Register at HistoricDowntownLiberty.org.

17 PARKVILLE CHAMBER RIVERRUN 5K/10K TBD

Kick off Parkville Days a week early with the annual RiverRun 5/10K. Due to recent flooding, the course is being rerouted but will be run! For more information, visit

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18 SUNDAY FUNDAY: COLOR FEST

Mid-Continent Public Library—Boardwalk

Join us for Sunday Fun Day! We'll alternate between hosting games, movies screenings, and adult coloring fun. Drop in on a Sunday Fun Day and see what fun activity we have in store for you.

AUGUST

23-25 PARKVILLE DAYS

Downtown Parkville

One of downtown Parkville’s largest events, the Parkville Days festival features a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Browse and enjoy arts and crafts, retail, food, and specialty booths. The Evans Midland Empire Carnival is here all weekend, starting Friday at 6 pm. Enjoy live music at the festival and also on Main Street in Pocket Park.

30-31 STORY TIME AT THE FARM

Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum

The

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Museum is proud to bring back Story Time at the Farm! This free storytime is the perfect opportunity for kids to experience the joys of reading and spend some time outside on the front lawn of our beautiful and historic farmhouse.

SEP 6 DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN

Kansas City Live! Block 13th & Grand Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64106

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welcomes Billy Currington on Friday, September 6th, presented by Q104.

Doors open at 6 PM and the party kicks off at 7 PM with DJ Lazer. All ages welcome. Anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Only 21+ will be admitted after 9 PM.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

ARTICLE RACHEL C. MURPHY

PARENTING IS NO EASY FEAT. The decisions start immediately—do you find out the sex? Drugs or no drugs? Homebirth or hospital? And of course, one of the most important questions of all—what are we going to call this kid?

With our first daughter, the name came easily—Iris from me and Carina from my husband. But upon finding out that we were having another girl, the real work began as we searched to find a name that we loved as much as hers. Luckily, on a seven-hour road trip to visit family, we had plenty of time to mull it over and decided on Indra, which means ‘possessing drops of rain’ in Sanskrit. We also decided another thing—we weren’t going to reveal the name until she was born.

Of course, we told Iris. She’s a very verbal toddler but she’s also very ornery. And so when her grandmother and aunt were trying to coax the name of her upcoming sibling from her lips, she had a bit of fun with them.

As they changed her diaper one day during a family gathering, Cici asked, “Iris, now I know you know your sister’s name.

Won’t you tell Cici?”

Iris nodded and looked very seriously at Cici. Cici asked again.

“What’s your sister’s name going to be?”

Iris whispered, “Moana.”

Cici and Auntie laughed. Obviously, we

What’s In A Name?

ADVENTURES IN BABY NAMING

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weren’t naming our daughter after our firstborn’s favorite Disney character. Aunt Holly decided to give it a try.

“Come on now, Iris, you can tell me. What’s her name going to be?” she asked as she leaned down to her level.

Iris looked up at her earnestly and said, “Poopy diaper.”

And that’s how Moana Poopy Diaper came to complete our family. We just call her Indra for short.

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