Mendo Lake Family Life January 2015

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New 4-Year University

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January 2015

Private & Charter

Opens campus in Lucerne

School Guide

5 Critical Money Lessons

Super Smarts How to help a

Every kid should learn

gifted learner

The Fuller family plays together each week. As guardians of their grandson Jacob, Marta and Wally make time to go on bike rides, visit playgrounds and play sports. They’re constantly looking for new activities to keep two-year old Jacob busy. Playtime creates family memories while stimulating brain activity and promoting exercise. Studies show that regular playtime can create great learners who succeed in school. If that’s something you want for your family, make it a goal to play with your children at least twice a week.

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Feature Stories 10 Marymount Moves In

College opens new Lucerne campus.

12 School Savvy

How to find your child’s best school.

13 2015 Mendo Lake Family Life Private & Charter School Guide Get the scoop on 23 great local private and charter school choices.

18 Super Smarts How to help your gifted child.

20 Spend, Save, Share Five ways to teach kids about money.

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Every Issue 6

Dear Reader

22 Calendar of Events

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Bits and Pieces

Share Your Kid Craft Project and Earn $50!

Shine a Light on Music Tickle the Ivories

Crazy about Crustaceans

24 Give Your Brain a Break

26 He Had a Dream 28 Cooking with Kids

The Great Granola-bar Experiment

30 Humor Break

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Dear Reader

Welcome to our special education issue. We know you want to find the best schools for your Sharon Gowan children, and we’re Publisher/Editor Sharon@family-life.us here to help. Turn to “School Savvy” (page 12), and use our Private and Charter School Guide to start your search. Also definitely check out our exciting iLearn Online+Live event, which will be held at the Coddingtown Mall in Santa Rosa on January 31, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Exhibitors will share information about terrific area schools that offer everything from arts to science to language-immersion programs. You can also find interesting articles and a directory of schools and after-school activities on our iLearn Web page at sonomafamilylife.com.

If you have a particularly talented child, you may want to pay special attention to a school’s accommodations for gifted children. Read “Super Smarts” (page 18) and ask teachers and administrators if they follow any of the author’s suggestions for educating super learners.

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Parents know that they are their children’s first teachers, especially when it comes to day-to-day concerns like the value of money. For ideas on how to help kids of every age to understand and respect the venerable greenback, read “Spend, Save, Share” (page 20).

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Bits & Pieces

Share Your Kid Craft Project and Earn $50!

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o you or your kids have an artistic eye?

Is craft-making a staple activity in your household or classroom? Tell us about your favorite project! Whether you are a baking maven, particularly talented with construction paper, or can do amazing things with macaroni, we want to hear from you. Send us step-by-step instructions and high-resolution photos of the finished product.

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Shine a Light on Music

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Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter

apture a bit of winter magic at a Celtic music concert held in an enchanting location: Mendocino’s Cabrillo Lighthouse. On January 9 at 7:30 p.m. Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter will fill the lighthouse with the sound of harps, a Ukrainian bandura, and the rare Swedish nyckelharpa as well as assorted instruments from the mandolin, cittern, and bouzouki families.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and may be purchased by contacting concerts@ pointcabrillo.org or by leaving a message at 937-6123. ¶

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et a bunch of musicians into a room and they will inevitably start talking about their gigs, tricks of technique, and the ups and downs of their creative processes. The audience of the 23rd Annual Professional Pianist Concert at Mendocino College will get to be flies on the wall of such a conversation on January 10 at 7 p.m. and January 11 at 2 p.m. Six local pianists will sit on a stage set up as a living room and share stories as they perform everything from jazz and classical to boogie-woogie and Cuban tunes. Performers will include Spencer Brewer, Elena Casanova, Tom Ganoung, Chris James, Elizabeth MacDougall, and Ed Reinhart. The concerts will be held at the Mendocino College Center Theatre in Ukiah. Tickets are $15; students and seniors are $10; “I Wanna See the Hands” seats are $25. Call 468-8910 or see artsmendocino.org for more information. ¶

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45 HAZEL ST., WILLITS

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Marymount Moves In Lake County Welcomes Its First Four-year School

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urning a dream into reality takes effort.

There’s probably no one who knows that better than the folks who brought Lake County’s first four-year college, Marymount California University, into fruition.

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The new Marymount California University’s Lakeside Campus is housed in the old Lucerne Hotel, or what locals call “the castle.”

“I have met so many people in this county who have been working diligently to establish a university.

[It’s been] a labor of love for many people for decades,” says Michelle Scully, executive director of Marymount’s Lakeside Campus in Lucerne.

With 20 students enrolled in its first semester, Marymount’s Lakeside Campus officially launched last fall.

A critical step in manifesting the goal of establishing a university happened in 2010, when Lake County bought the building known locally as “the castle.” In the 1920s, the structure housed the Lucerne Hotel; county officials hoped its next incarnation would be a school.

After the property was purchased, the county sent out a Request for Proposals for creating an educational institution. Marymount California University, which has

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established campuses in Rancho Palos Verdes and San Pedro, responded.

“They were willing to go down the rabbit hole with us,” says Scully.

Representatives of the university met with area business owners and community members and found “that there was a tremendous want and need” for what the university has to offer, recounts Scully.

“I really give them credit for taking time to meet with the community,” she says.

In determining the course offerings, it was decided that Marymount would work with, not compete against, the established curriculum of the area’s two community colleges, Mendocino College and Yuba College. To this end, undergraduate programs in business and psychology, as well as liberal arts, were created.

Three master’s degrees were also developed: business administration, community psychology, and global leadership development.

Marymount is service-oriented and its programs focus on community-building. For instance, the bachelor’s degree in business focuses on entrepreneurship because locally owned businesses are usually the economic heart of small towns. Meanwhile, the global leadership development program teaches cooperative leadership styles that best work with community planning.

The bachelor’s degree in psychology provides students with the opportunity to intern at local nonprofits and research how to develop programs such as bereavement and senior www.mendolakefamilylife.com

services while the community psychology master’s program helps students learn how to look at the big picture of social issues, training them to work at a community, rather than an individual, level. For instance, a graduate would approach the problem of obesity by working with area schools to provide healthier

Marymount is service-oriented and its programs focus on community-building. lunches, and leave the one-on-one weight-management counseling to other mental health professionals.

In an effort to make higher education accessible, 2015 tuition for the full-time bachelor’s degree program has been reduced from $31,112 to $16,000 per year for residents of Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, and Yolo counties. Tuition in 2015 for domestic graduate students is $750 per unit. Financial aid is available, too.

The university annually awards 70 percent of its student body aid in the form of academic scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment.

Scully, a 20-year resident of the area, notes that the university is part of a movement to spruce up the image of Lake County and give its youth more opportunities. The school offers students a chance to see themselves as change-makers working toward a positive future for themselves and the place they call home. The university is a dream of the county fulfilled; now it’s time for students to enroll and go after their dreams. ¶ January 2015

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How to Find a Top-notch Education for Your Child

School Savvy A

re you looking for a new school for your child? Our area has multiple options for the eager learner. Whatever your child’s passion, there is a school to help him or her develop it. Waldorf, Montessori, language-immersion, arts, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) programs are all part of the education cornucopia families can feast on.

So how do you choose the best school for your child? Follow these steps: First, go on a fact-finding

to visit. Write down questions to ask administrators before you schedule a tour. Talk to teachers and parents, if possible. You could even attend a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) meeting or a school function to get a feel for the school’s culture and community.

mission to discover what’s out there.

Neighborhood public schools can be a great option for many families. Be sure to include them in your search.

Check out our Private and Charter School Guide (pages 13–16) for a variety of local school choices.

Once you’ve collected data, figure out what’s important to you and your child. Create a priority list. What is your child interested in? What are your top expectations of a school? Next, decide on three to five institutions

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Tree of Life Charter School Free Montessori elementary education for children ages 5 through 13

707-462-0913

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Finding the right school can be a trying experience, but with a little organization, you can turn it into an adventure. After all, your children have their whole lives ahead of them.

Helping them to create the future of their dreams is part of the excitement and joy of being a parent. Roll up your sleeves and remember to have fun.

Your child’s perfect school is out there, just waiting for you to find it. ¶

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ive your child a joyful learning experience full of discovery with:  Beautiful hands-on learning materials, lessons, & projects  Exploration of own interests & abilities  Experiential learning with field trips, arts  Respectful and caring learning community

Call for more information:

As soon as you figure out which setting is the right fit, apply as soon as you can, as spaces fill up quickly. Send in applications to back-up schools, too, just in case. Of course, be sure to apply for financial aid and scholarships as well.

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Ukiah Independent Study Academy Serving K-12

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UKIAH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

1000 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah • 707-472-5906

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Fam. Disc.

Cafeteria

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Summer

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Transport

Uniform

School School Name Tuition Grades Class Enrollment

Philosophy Size Current/Max

Ext. Care

2015 Mendo Lake Private & Charter School Guide Address Phone

Lake County Cobb Intermountain STEM Academy Charter $0 (Public School)

5–8

12

12 / 20

13412 Bottle Rock Road

Inspiring achievement through STEM education.

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

Y

N

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928-4873 kvusd.org/STEM

Lakeport Konocti Christian Academy

$3,750

K–12

12–22

84 / 100

401 Martin Street

Y

N

Y

262-1522 kcaeagles.com Westlake Seventh Day Adventist

$2,750–$3,250*

K–8

10–15

12 / 36

6585 Westlake Road

Accredited. Christ-filled environment. 2014 tuition.

Y

N

Y

263-4607 westlake22.adventistschoolconnect.org

Lower Lake Konocti Medical Magnet High School

$0 (Public School)

9-12

22

NA66/20 / NA

9430 Lake St.

College style education. Emphasis on medical related classes.

N

N

N

N

Y

Y

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N

N

Y

N

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994-6475 konoctiusd.org

Middletown Lake Co. International Charter School

$0 (Public School)

K–8

20

74 / 85

15870 Armstrong Street

A free public school where children love to learn.

Middletown Adventist School

$3,465*

K–8

10

A Brighter Future $4,059–$4,869

K–12

8–15

Shaping hearts and minds for Christ.

Pathways Charter School

“Happier, excited to go Calpella to school and County Waldorf School of Mendocino eager to excel.”

$0 (Public School)

68

N

987-3063 lcics.org

17 / 30

21640 Highway 29

High academics. Bible base. *2014 tuition.

Middletown Christian School

Y

Y

Y

987-9147 maschool.org 50 /RIVER 80

Y N N N OAK CHARTER 20800 Highway 29 N Y Y SCHOOL

Kindergarten 8th Grade 987-2556 –middletownchristianschool.org A Free Public School – Established in 1999

NA / NA

21248 Highway 175

Providing high-quality ed. to our diverse student body.

987-9702 pathwayscharter.org/lake.html

PreK–8 14 165 / 180 6280 Third Street Y N Y Y N Age appropriate curriculum meets developmental stage of each child.

485-8719 waldorfmendocino.com

Y

N

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

$3,000–$10,000

Covelo Eel River Charter School

$0 (Public School)

K–6

20

50 / 60

76350 Main Street

Small class ratio.

N

N

–

–

983-6197 eelriverschool.net

Fort Bragg Three Rivers Charter School

$0 (Public School)

1–12

25

97 / 115

A vibrant learning community with parental empowerment.

Point Arena Pacific Community Charter

“He has completely turned around, which will affect hisSchool) whole life.” $0 (Public K–12 17–25

1211 Del Mar Drive

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N

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964-1128 threeriverscharterschool.org

Open Enrollment Jan. 5-29

Jan. Y 90Kindergarten 10Tea: Lake Street / 116

24th N – 10-11:30am – N Y N

core standards, Academic skills integrated with meaningful real worldSteiner-methods/common experiences.

882-4131 pacificcharterschool.org

High School Spaces Available.

Ukiah

707-459-6344 4-12

La Vida $0 (Public School) Accelerated Achievement Academy

Foreign language, Instrumental music, Art, Woodwork, Drama, Leadership

20

155 / 200

10

200 / 250

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N

N

N

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555 Leslie St., Ukiah, CA 95482 CharterAccelerating 16201achievement Hwy 101,toward Ukiaha successful future. www.aaacademy.org (707) 467-1855 www.riveroakcharterschool.org School lavidaschool.org

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$3,850

K–12

January 2015 Academic and character excellence. Boys and Girls School

2001 Talmage Road

MendoLakeFamilyLife 13 468-1138 igdvs.org

Lower Lake

Accredited. Christ-filled environment. 2014 tuition.

Konocti Medical Lower LakeMagnet High School

$0 (Public School)

263-4607 westlake22.adventistschoolconnect.org -

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$0 9-12 NA / NA 9430 Lake St. N N N N Y 2015 Mendo Lake Private & Charter School Guide College style education. Emphasis on medical related classes.

994-6475 konoctiusd.org

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Konocti Medical Magnet High School

9-12

NA / NA

9430 Lake St.

College (Public style School) education. Emphasis on medical related classes.

N

N

N

N

Y

994-6475 konoctiusd.org

Fam. Disc.

Cafeteria

Transport

Summer

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Y

N

N

N

17 / 30

987-9147 Y Y Y 21640 Highway 29 maschool.org

Y

N

N

N

50 / 80

987-9147 N Y Y 20800 Highway 29 maschool.org

Y

N

N

N

50 / 80

987-2556 N Y Y Y N N 20800 Highway 29 middletownchristianschool.org

N

NA / NA

987-2556 21248 Highway 175 middletownchristianschool.org

Pathways Charter School

Providing high-quality ed. to our diverse $0 (Public School) 68 studentNAbody. / NA

987-9702 21248 Highway 175 pathwayscharter.org/lake.html

Calpella Mendocino County

Providing high-quality ed. to our diverse student body.

987-9702 pathwayscharter.org/lake.html

Waldorf School of Mendocino County Calpella

$3,000–$10,000

Ext. Care

Fin. Aid

Middletown

Lake Co. International Charter School

$0 (Public School)

Middletown Adventist School

K–8 20 74 / 85 A$3,465* free public school where children love to learn.

K–8 10 17 / 30

Middletown Adventist School

High academics. Bible K–8 base. *2014 tuition. $3,465* 10

Middletown Christian School

High academics. Bible K–12 base. *2014 tuition. $4,059–$4,869 8–15

Middletown Christian School

Shaping hearts and minds $4,059–$4,869 K–12for Christ. 8–15

Pathways Charter School

Shaping hearts and minds for Christ. 68 $0 (Public School)

15870 Armstrong Street

Uniform

School Lake Co. International Charter School $0 (Public School) K–8 20 74 / 85 15870 Armstrong Street Y N N N Y N N Middletown School Name Tuition Grades Class Enrollment Address

Philosophy Phone A free public school where childrenSize Current/Max love to learn.

987-3063 Y lcics.org N N N Y N N

987-3063 Y Y 21640 Highway 29 lcics.org

N

Y

N

Waldorf School of Mendocino County

Age appropriate curriculum meets developmental 485-8719 Y N Y Y N $3,000–$10,000 PreK–8 14 165 stage Street waldorfmendocino.com / 180 of each child. 6280 Third

Y

N

Covelo

Age appropriate curriculum meets developmental stage of each child.

Eel River Charter School Covelo

$0 (Public School)

Eel River Charter School

Small ratio. $0 (Publicclass School)

Fort Bragg

Small class ratio.

Three Charter School Fort Rivers Bragg

$0 (Public School)

PreK–8

K–6 K–6

14

20 20

165 / 180

6280 Third Street

Y

N

Y

Y

485-8719 waldorfmendocino.com

50 / 60

76350 Main Street

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Y

Y

N

50 / 60

983-6197 N N – – 76350 Main Street eelriverschool.net

N

N

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Y

Y

N

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N

N

Y N – – N N 1211 Del 964-1128 Mar Drive threeriverscharterschool.org

N

983-6197 eelriverschool.net 1–12

25

97 / 115

Three Rivers Charter School

A vibrant learning community $0 (Public School) 1–12 with parental 25 empowerment.

97 / 115

Point Arena

A vibrant learning community with parental empowerment.

Pacific Community Point Arena Charter

$0 (Public School)

K–12

17–25

Academic skills integrated world $0 (Public School) K–12with meaningful 17–25 real90 / 116experiences.

Ukiah

Academic skills integrated with meaningful real world experiences.

Accelerated Achievement Academy Ukiah

$0 (Public School)

20

Y

N

–

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964-1128 threeriverscharterschool.org

90 / 116

Pacific Community Charter

4-12

1211 Del Mar Drive

N

Y

N

882-4131 Y N – – N 10 Lake Street pacificcharterschool.org

Y

N

Y

N

Y

www.aaacademy.org N N N N Y

N

Y

10 Lake Street

Y

N

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882-4131 pacificcharterschool.org N

155 / 200

N

N

N

Accelerated Achievement Academy

Accelerating future. $0 (Public School)achievement 4-12toward a successful 20 155 / 200

Instilling Goodness Elementary and Developing Virtue Secondary Schools Instilling Goodness Elementary and Developing Virtue Secondary Schools

Accelerating achievement future. $3,850 K–12toward a successful 10 200 / 250

Y Y N N 2001 Talmage Road www.aaacademy.org

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N

Y

Academic and characterK–12 excellence. Boys $3,850 10 and Girls 200 School / 250

468-1138 Y Y 2001 Talmage Road igdvs.org

Y

N

Y

Academic and character excellence. Boys and Girls School

468-1138 igdvs.org

Learn to Dance

Classes for all Ages & Levels from 3-Adult

205 South State Street, Ukiah • 463-2290 www.mendocinoballet.org 14 MendoLakeFamilyLife

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Family health care for all of Lake County.

BALLET • JAZZ • MUSICAL THEATER DANCE TAP • CONTEMPORARY DANCE SPECIAL “ART OF CLASSICAL BALLET” PROGRAM

“Where Dreams to Dance Come True”

N

HOSPITAL SERVICES 707-262-5000 COMMUNITY CLINIC 707-263-6885 AFTER HOURS CARE 707-262-5088 sutterlakeside.org

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Covelo Eel River Charter School

$0 (Public School)

K–6

20

50 / 60

Small class ratio.

76350 Main Street

N

N

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–

Y

Y

N

983-6197 eelriverschool.net

School Three Rivers Charter School $0 (Public School) 1–12 25 97 / 115 School Name Tuition Grades Class Enrollment A vibrant learning community with parental empowerment.

Philosophy Size Current/Max

1211 Del Mar Drive

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N

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N

N

10 Lake Street

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N

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N

Y

N

Y

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Y

N

N

Summer

2015 Mendo Lake Private & Charter School Guide Fort Bragg

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

N

N

N

N

N

N

N

Y

Address 964-1128 threeriverscharterschool.org Phone

Point Arena Pacific Community Charter

$0 (Public School)

K–12

17–25

90 / 116

Academic skills integrated with meaningful real world experiences.

882-4131 pacificcharterschool.org

Ukiah

Instilling Goodness Elementary and Developing Virtue Secondary Schools Name

K–12 10 200School / 250 Class Enrollment Academic and character excellence.

Boys and Girls School Tuition/Philosophy Grades Size Current/Max

Redwood Academy of Ukiah

$3,850

$0 (Public School)

7–12

15–25

130 / 180

Preparing students for college and indepentent living.

River Oak Charter School

$0 (Public School)

K–8

24

238 / 238

R. Steiner curriculum; arts emphasis; CA credentialed teachers.

St. Mary of the Angels Catholic School

$5,124

K–8

19

197 / 240

Enlightening the mind while enriching the soul.

Tree of Life Charter School

$0 (Public School)

K–8

20

$3,000–$4,400*

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Share Your Kid Craft Project and Earn $50!

Do you or your kids have an artistic eye? Is craftmaking a staple activity in your household? Tell us about your favorite project! Send us step-by-step instructions and high-resolution photos of the finished product. If we choose your submission, you’ll get $50.

E-mail your craft articles to melissa@family-life.us.

We can’t wait to see your creative side!

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Ukiah Unified School District

Ukiah Unified Kindergarten Registration Begins January 5th

2015-16 Kindergarten Registration and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Students age 5 by September 1, 2015 will be enrolled in Kindergarten Students turning 5 between Sept. 2 and Dec. 2, 2015 are eligible to enroll in our Transitional Kindergarten Program Estudiantes de 5 años de edad para el 1 de septiembre del 2015 serán inscritos en el Kinder.

Estudiantes de 5 años de edad entre el 2 de septiembre y el 2 de diciembre del 2015 son elegibles para inscribir en nuestro programa de Kinder Transicional.

Registration forms available at school offices beginning Jan. 5th and at www.uusd.net WHY ENROLL IN A UUSD SCHOOL?

• Class size reduction in grade K-3 (24-1) • Fully credentialed teachers • After-school programs • Transportation available • Intervention in reading and math available at all schools • Healthy snack provided during break • Neighborhood schools • Dual Immersion Magnet School – Grace Hudson School • Common Core State Standards • Latest State approved textbooks and curriculum in Language Arts and Math

Calpella Elementary 151 Moore Street 472-5630

Nokomis Elementary 495 Washington Ave. 472-5550

Oak Manor Elementary Grace Hudson Elementary 400 Oak Manor Dr. 251 Jefferson Lane 472-5180 472-5460

Frank Zeek Elementary 1060 Bush St. 472-5100 Yokayo Elementary 790 S. Dora 472-5690

Ukiah Independent Study Academy 1000 Low Gap Rd. 707-472-5906

Super Smarts

Accelerate Instruction Gifted children learn new information quickly and remember it well. They don’t need more than one or two lessons to master a new skill.

Repetitive lessons are not needed and will both interrupt their learning and frustrate them.

How to Help Your Gifted Child

By Jan Pierce

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f you have a child who has been identified as gifted, you’re aware of the challenges he or she faces in school. Whether they are placed in a regular classroom or a specially designed program for accelerated learners, gifted children have unique characteristics and needs.

Researchers have noted that academically gifted students often share some unique characteristics.

They prefer finding answers in their own ways, tolerate high levels of ambiguity, and have an unusual perspective on familiar things.

• Apply their learning to new situations • Are artistic, musical, or dramatic with well-developed imaginations • Enjoy working independently • Display wit and humor • Have a sustained attention span

Joan Smutny, director of the Center for Gifted at Northern Illinois University, adds that gifted children often: • Express curiosity • Show creativity • Have an extensive vocabulary • Are good at problem-solving using uncommon methods • Have exceptional memories

In light of these characteristics, gifted children need instructional settings that honor their high degree of intelligence, challenge them to excellence, and support their individual social and emotional needs.

Here are some of the ways parents and teachers can meet the needs of gifted children.

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The better method for teaching gifted children is to introduce new material and then turn them loose to do whatever research they want within the subject area. For instance, if the class is learning the geography of South America, allow the gifted child to choose a country or cultural group to focus on via independent study. Teachers who require the gifted child to memorize all the countries and their major exports will find that child’s attention waning.

Teach in Whole Units A large percentage of the curriculum in American schools is written from a “part to whole” approach. If we want children to learn about the literature of the Civil War era, we take an excerpt from Gone with the Wind and use it to teach about the time period.

Gifted children do not want to learn in bits and pieces—they want the broad picture. They want to read the entire book. This is a huge problem in nearly every subject because gifted children need to work with whole concepts to

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progress to a problem-solving level.

They want to see all the facts and then manipulate the information in new and creative ways.

Allow Freedom to Explore Most classroom teachers don’t have time to differentiate every lesson to fit the requirements of various ability levels. They tend to teach to the average student, giving the slower

Gifted children prefer finding answers in their own ways. students as much attention as they can and throwing an extra-credit option into the mix for the gifted students.

But brilliant thinkers want to come up with their own projects. They want to explore relationships between two bodies of information, or they want to try an experiment to test a current theory. They need the permission and respect of their teachers to proceed and learn independently.

Understand Quirky Behavior Gifted children are, after all, children. They will have the emotional and social concerns we expect of their age group. But in addition, many gifted children find it difficult to make friends, or listen to instruction that seems boring, or even to follow the expected rules and regulations of a larger institution. Gifted kids can be quirky. They may be hypersensitive to noise or light. They may be emotionally fragile and worry about world situations that average children don’t even consider.

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encouragement to do their best work. They need acceptance just as they are.

Advocate for Your Children You have a tough job. You know your children’s abilities, and you want the best for them. You watch as they struggle with issues beyond the scope of most children. It’s not fair, but the reality is that gifted children have to cope with understandings beyond their years. They know about wars in far-off lands. They know about injustice before they have the emotional maturity to deal with such information. How can you protect them while at the same time supporting their learning?

You are your children’s best advocate.

Together with the schools in your area, you can come up with an instructional setting best suited to your children’s needs. You may find the regular classroom works just fine for your children, or you may choose a gifted classroom. You may choose to homeschool using an advanced curriculum that involves taking classes online or at a local college. You may find that mentoring relationships are important for these special learners.

Know that there are other parents in your shoes. Get into a support group with other families of gifted children.

It will be of invaluable help.

Your gifted children are truly unique.

With your support and guidance, your shining stars can lend their light to the learning world. ¶ Jan Pierce, M.Ed., is a retired teacher and freelance writer living in the Pacific Northwest. She specializes in parenting and family life articles.

Find her at www.janpierce.net.

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Five Critical Money Lessons Every Kid Should Learn

By Pamela Yellen

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fter teaching kids to say “Please” and “Thank you,” and not to stare at Uncle Charlie’s bad teeth, we also have to help them figure out another delicate matter: money. It would not be far-fetched to say that a lot of today’s parents wish that their parents had taught them more about managing finances.

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Most of us have no clue how to pass financial knowledge on to our kids. So I’ve gathered some age-appropriate money lessons and training activities you can use. Keep these activities fun and light. And remember that kids learn best by participation and example, not by being lectured to.

Money Is Exchanged for Things (Ages 4–8) Kids don’t necessarily make the connection between money and the groceries, clothes, and toys that show up in your home–especially if they only see you take a plastic card out of your wallet at the store. Have kids make a shopping list, and when you eventually go shopping, pay for your items with cash. This will help children to grasp the connection between money and purchases. You can even

let your child choose a small item and pay for it with coins.

You Can Plan How You Spend (Ages 4–12) Teach kids to divide money into one of three categories: spend, save, and share. The “spend” category is for things they will buy that week (or, for older kids, that month). “Save” is for the money they will put away for a larger purchase. “Share” is for the money they will give to a worthy cause of their choice.

Money Is Earned (Ages 4–12) Kids don’t necessarily grasp that what you do all day while you’re away from home is what allows you

Even young children can begin to decide how they will spend their money. to put food on the table and Super Mario Brothers in the Nintendo.

Help them understand how you earn money—and let them earn some of their own. Take your child to work, if you can, and help them decide on small chores they can do to earn extra money. Set a “wage” for each one. Older children can even invoice you at the end of the week.

Wants Are Different from Needs (Ages 8–12) Kids much younger than eight (and many adults!) have trouble grasping this distinction.

Make a list of items that you commonly purchase, everything from bread to comic books. Have your children rank each on a scale of

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1 (just nice to have) to 10 (need to have).

Discuss their rankings without making them wrong. You can also create a list of your personal “wants” that you are delaying for other priorities. Share the

Kids don’t necessarily grasp that what you do all day while you’re away from home is what allows you to put food on the table. list with your children and explain your reasoning. Encourage them to make their own lists.

Advertisers Want You to Buy (Ages 8–12) It’s critical for older kids to be aware of how Madison Avenue is trying to manipulate them. Critique commercials while watching TV with your kids. Ask them what advertisers are trying to get them to do. What is the underlying message? What are they saying will happen if you buy or don’t buy that product? How does the product in real life (e.g., a Big Mac) look compared to the advertisement?

Parents can also offer kids “now versus later” deals to teach about the pitfalls of impulse buying and the value of delayed gratification. For example, offer your children $5 today or $15 in two weeks. Which do they want? Talk them through their decisions. And if they decide on the $5 today, check back with them in two weeks and ask how they feel about that decision. ¶ Pamela Yellen is the author of two New York Times best-selling books, including her latest, The Bank on Yourself Revolution (BenBella Books, 2014). Find out more about her at bankonyourself.com.

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• Small Class Sizes • Personal Attention to each student

A Christ-Centered Education Adventist Christian School of Willits

• A Safe Place to Grow

A Journey to Excellence Participant School 707-459-4333 • www.willitssdaschool.com

Christian Education to the children of this area for 50 years.

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT PROGRAM

BECOME A CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT Classes begin February 16, 2015 Orientation February 11 Classes Mon & Wed 4 pm - 9 pm & Saturdays 7 am - 3:30 pm 14092 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake

Lake County Office of Education Career Technical Education

Questions: Please contact Norma Cromwell at ncromwell@lakecoe.org or 994-9001

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Calendar of Events

Crazy about Crustaceans

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orthern California’s grey winters have one giant perk: Dungeness crab. The tasty crustacean is the star of the show at the Mendocino County Crab, Wine, and Beer Festival. From January 16 to 25, you’ll find the coast crawling with family-style crab and cioppino feeds, gourmet crab-themed dinners, crab and wine pairings, and crab fishing adventures, as well as a local-wine competition.

A highlight will be the popular 16th Annual Crab Cake Cook-off and Wine Competition, which will be held on January 24, noon–3 p.m., in a big white tent at the corner of Main and Spruce Streets in Fort Bragg. Tickets are $100.

If you prefer a smaller price tag and your crab in stew, then go to the cioppino dinner on January 23 at Pentecost Hall in Fort Bragg. Choose from three seatings: 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m., or 8 p.m. Tickets for adults are $35 advanced, $45 at the door; kids 6–12 years old are $15 and under 6 are free. Proceeds for both events go to the Mendocino Coast Clinics.

You can find out about the many other events that are part of the Crab, Wine, and Beer Festival by downloading the brochure at visitmendocino.com. ¶

Thursday 1 FREE First Hike of the Year. Part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative. Offers families an opportunity to begin the year by connecting with the outdoors. Dress for weather; wear sturdy boots & a hat. Bring a water bottle & snacks.

All ages welcome. Rain cancels.

Donations encouraged. Noon.

McVicar Trail. Hwy. 53 between Lower Lake & Clearlake. 995-2658. info@ andersonmarsh.org.

Friday 2 FREE Story Time at Lakeport Library. Preschool story time with

stories, crafts & fun. Older children & babies are welcome, too. Fridays. 10:15 a.m. Lakeport Library. 1425 N. High St., Lakeport. 263-8817. co.lake.ca.us.

FREE Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House. First Friday of each month. 10

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a.m.– 4:30 p.m. 431 S. Main St., Ukiah.

467-2836. gracehudsonmuseum.org.

5725 Oak Hills Ln., Kelseyville.

262-4121. taylorobservatory.org.

FREE Goals & Dreams 2015. Hosted

FREE Guided Bird & Nature Walk.

by Mother-Wise. Most people have a resolution or goal they hope to meet in the year to come. Join us & discuss different ways to make your goals more achievable! (No religious affiliation.) 10 a.m.–noon. St. John’s Lutheran Church. 14310 Memory Ln., Clearlake. To reserve your spot, call 245-4335. mother-wise.org.

No dogs please. Heavy rain will cancel. Saturdays. 9–10 a.m. 6350 Westlake Rd., Upper Lake. 994-2024. lakecountylandtrust.org.

Saturday 3 Mystery of the Christmas Star at Taylor Observatory. Full-dome movie

in the planetarium. Journey back 2,000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover which ancient star was the one the wise men followed to find baby Jesus. $5 adults & $3 children under 12 years. Shows at 7 & 8 p.m. Taylor Observatory–Norton Planetarium.

FREE Saturday Morning Matinee.

Family-friendly movies first Saturday of each month. Current releases & old favorites. Animated & live-action films.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lakeport Library. 1425 N. High St., Lakeport.

263-8817. co.lake.ca.us.

Winter Market. Locally grown food & handmade crafts. No registration required. Saturdays. 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Boonville General Store. 17810 Farrer Ln., Boonville. 895-9477.

FREE FOCUS Youth Group. Grades

7–12. Games, snacks & Bible study. Saturdays. 5:30–7:30 p.m.

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Clear Lake Baptist Church. 555 N. Forbes St., Lakeport. 263-3256. clearlakebaptistchurch.org.

FREE Ukiah Bicycle Kitchen. Our

friendly local bicycle cooperative.

Volunteers show patrons how to maintain & repair their bicycles. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Saturdays. 10 a.m.–noon. Alex Thomas Plaza. 300 State St., Ukiah.

Community Acupuncture accessible affordable effective Ukiah Start your healthy resolutions today!

Sliding Scale $30-40 - Gift Certificates Available Now 203 S. School St., Ukiah • www.acupunctureukiah.com • 391-9995

Sunday 4 FREE First Fiddlers’ Jam. Listen to

some terrific fiddle tunes played by members of the Old Time Fiddlers Association. Noon–2 p.m. Ely Stage Stop. 9921 Soda Bay Rd. (Hwy. 128), Kelseyville.

FREE Kids Fun Day! Sports,

skateboarding, inline skating, snack shop, Bible time & more! Grades 1–12. Adult supervision. Parental permission slips required. Sundays.

4–6 p.m. Lucerne Community Church.

5870 East Hwy. 20, Lucerne. 263-3256. lucernecommunitychurch.com.

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Tuesday 6 Music Together at Action Network.

Internationally recognized early childhood enrichment program.

Class limited to 12 children & their caregivers. Participants enjoy singing, dancing, & playing instruments.

Cost $120. Caregiver/child 0–5 years.

10-week session. Siblings discount.

Scholarship avail. Tuesdays. 9:45–10:30 a.m. 200 Main St., Point Arena.

882-1691. Fridays. 10–10:45 a.m. 39144 Ocean Dr., Suites 3 & 4, Gualala.

884-5413. actionnetwork.info.

FREE After School Fun for Youths sponsored by Action Network. Full

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Toys-n-Treats

NEW OWNER CATRENIA TINDALL

Sale! 15% Off!

New Products Arriving Weekly!!

Great Brands of Dog & Cat Food Taste of the Wild • Blue • Natural Balance

Pet Boutique (707) 462-1848 • 610 S. State St., Ukiah January 2015

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program of after-school activities for kids, including homework assistance. Tuesdays. 3:30–5 p.m.

200 Main St., Point Arena. 882-1691. actionnetwork.info.

Wednesday 7

p.m. 44400 Willits Ave., Laytonville.

984-8089. laytonville.org.

FREE Play Group. Kids 5 & under.

Parents welcome too! Wednesdays.

11 a.m.–1 p.m. 44400 Willits Ave., Laytonville. 984-8089. laytonville.org.

FREE Mendocino Museum. First

FREE Redbud Readers. Book discussion club for ages 8–12.

Wednesdays. 4–5 p.m. Redbud Library.

14785 Burns Valley Rd., Clearlake.

994-5115. co.lake.ca.us.

Wed. of each month. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 400 E. Commercial St., Willits. mendocinomuseum.org.

FREE A Child, A Dog, A Good Book

FREE Middletown Chess Club. All

& Games. A therapy-dog reading

program. Wednesdays. 3:30 p.m.

Ukiah Library. 105 N. Main St., Ukiah.

463-4153. co.mendocino.ca.us.

FREE Teen Drop-in. Wednesdays

& Thursdays. After school until 5

Thursday 8 ages/skill levels. Some extra sets available. Got chess gear? Bring it!

Thursdays. 1–5 p.m. Middletown Library. Community Room. 21256 Washington St., Middletown. 987-0166. co.lake.ca.us.

Give Your Brain a Break

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f you are like most parents, you have at one time or another fantasized about a child-free week at a spa. While that may not be possible, you can learn to take your mind on vacation at JoAnn Saccato’s free workshop on mindfulness. The class will be based on Saccato’s 8-week Compassion-based Mindfulness for Stress Reduction, Personal Clarity, and Emotional Freedom courses. It will be held at 6 p.m. on January 6 at Marymount California University’s Lakeside Campus in Lucerne.

FREE Co-ed Karate-Kendo Program. Sponsored by the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Activities League. Thursdays. 6 p.m. (children). 7 p.m. (12–adults). Body Works Gym & Martial Arts Center. 1511 S. Main St., Willits. 459-0594.

Friday 9 Wind, Waves & Whatever Exhibit.

Opening reception. Enjoy live music, local crab & wine while browsing through the gallery. Photos, paintings, textiles, mosaics & more. $5 appetizer plate. 5–8 p.m. Art Center Ukiah.

201 S. State St., Ukiah. 462-1400. artcenterukiah.org.

Concert in the Lighthouse. Two

Bay-area Celtic harpists will perform on rare instruments & share stories

JoAnn Saccato

Mindfulness is a body-based practice that invites you to pay kind, nonjudgmental attention to your experience through the senses.

Studies indicate that mindfulness can help reduce stress and stress-related illnesses, increase focus and attention, decrease incidences of and relapses with depression, help reduce anxiety, and aid in sleep and digestive disorders.

For more information on Marymount California University’s, Lakeside Campus, visit marymountcalifornia.edu/lakeside. or call 888-991-LAKE ¶

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at Point Cabrillo Light Station in the lighthouse. Parking available in front of Keeper’s Houses. $20 advance. $25 door. 7:30 p.m. 45300 Lighthouse Rd., Mendocino. Get tickets by e-mailing concerts@pointcabrillo.org or calling 937.6123.

Youth Center

Saturday 10 23rd Annual Professional Pianist Concert. Six pianists on stage

throughout the concert trading stories & songs with two pianos to accommodate impromptu collaborations. $10 students/seniors. $15 general. Sat. 7 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m.

Mendocino College Center Theatre.

1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah.

468-8910. artsmendocino.org.

Pacific Star Winery Annual Crab & Wine Gala. $80 general. Members $70.

2–6 p.m. Pacific Star Winery. 33000 N. Hwy. 1, Fort Bragg. Reserve tickets by e-mailing: 962-9463. pacificstar3@ gmail.com. pacificstarwinery.com.

Friday 16 The Gualala Lions Annual Crab Feed Benefit. Raffles & door prizes. $40 per person. Profits go to the Lions Club Eye Care Program & community projects. Fri. seating: 6–8 p.m. Sat. seatings: 5 & 7 p.m. Tickets available at Four-Eyed Frog Bookstore & Heart of a Child Store. Gualala Community Center. 47950 Center St., Gualala.

884-9606. e-clubhouse.org.

Mendocino County Crab, Wine & Beer Festival. Events county-wide through 1/25. See mendocino.com or visitmendocino.com for schedule of events.

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Lake County Youth Services is a non profit program serving our youth ages 7 thru 17.

We will be providing after school programs Mon–Fri, 2 to 6pm where children can get homework help, enjoy fun activities and a snack. We will also facilitate special activity programs through-out the year. For information on programs please call.

WE ARE NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR

Our After School Program

Snacks, structured programs and tutoring provided $ 20 a week Archery Program in March Sign-Ups for Jr. Giants March 2nd!

Int. in coaching or volunteering?

Call Mike at 916-541-7673

Boxing Program Thursdays at 6:30pm With trainer Benito Rodriguez. $45 registration fee. $35 dollars a month after reg. (includes a mouth piece and wrap).

We need Dance Instructors 707-994-5437

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS Want a tax deduction, donate your old vehicle.

Call Enterprise Towing at 707 994-8801 and they will pick it up!

Must have title

To make a monetary donation: send to: Attn: Youth Center P.O. Box 1042 Lower Lake CA 95457 Please make checks out to LCPF/ Youth Center

Board Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month @6:30pm at the Center 707-994-KIDS 4750 Golf Ave., Clearlake clearlakeyouthcenter.org January 2015

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Saturday 17 The Portrait Project. Have your

portrait taken by a professional photographer. The portrait will be interpreted by local artists working in various media for a show in May. Sitters will receive their original portrait. $20 per subject. Noon–4 p.m.

Gualala Arts Center. 46501 Old State Hwy., Gualala. To sign up, e-mail: highway1designs@gmail.com.

Westshore Little League Sign-ups.

He Had a Dream

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he civil rights movement, spearheaded by Martin Luther King, Jr., left an indelible imprint on the history of the U.S. On January 19, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Bay Area Discovery Museum will host a special day of activities in honor of this celebrated man. Join in a special project in the art studio, listen to a story about the values that King advocated, or attend a performance by renowned drummer E. W. Wainwright and the African Roots of Jazz. Activities will be held from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and are free with museum admission, which is $12, $11 for babies and seniors.

Musical performances will be held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Reserve tickets through the website: baykidsmuseum.org.)

Besides its activities, the museum offers the following suggestions for teaching kids about King’s work.

Walk the talk. Plan a walk to raise money for your family’s favorite nonprofit organization. It doesn’t have be a civil rights–oriented cause for kids to get King’s message: “When we all march together, we can change things.”

Feast on differences. Draw attention to King’s call to honor diversity by creating a multicultural meal made up of dishes from various countries.

Check out a new house of worship. Promote religious tolerance by taking children to a church, synagogue, or temple other than their own.

Visit the memorial. Take your children to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial at the Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. The site features a 20-foot high waterfall behind which stand 12 glass panels inscribed with King’s words.

Visit the following websites for more information about King and the civil rights movement: kinginstitute.stanford.edu, holidays.net/mlk, nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1964/index.html, nps. gov/malu/, infoplease.com/spot/mlkjrday1.html, fun.familyeducation. com/martin-luther-king-jr/activities/32832.html, holidays.kaboose.com/ martin-luther-king-jr-day.html, yerbabuenagardens.com/explore-ybg.

Ages 4–13 are welcome to participate. Registration: $75 for the first child, $65 for the second child & $55 for each additional child. There will be a glove & cleats exchange at sign-ups. Bring any items you would like to donate. New players to the league need to bring a copy of their birth certificates & proof of Lakeport, Upper Lake, or Lucerne residence. Saturdays.

1/17 & 1/24. Noon–3 p.m. Lakeport Elementary cafeteria. 250 Lange St., Lakeport. westshorelittleleague.com.

Willits Rotary Club Crab Feed.

Prepare to chow down on all the crab you can eat! This is a fundraiser to raise money for scholarships. $45. 6 p.m. Rotary Club. 111 E. Commercial St., Willits.

459-3562. louis.celaya@gmail.com.

Knights of Columbus Annual Crab Dinner. Full bar & soft drinks. Door

prizes & merchandise raffle with many great prizes. Proceeds benefit various special projects & community groups. $40. 6 p.m. Catholic Church Parish Hall. 605 Maple St., Fort Bragg.

961-0395. artsmendocino.org.

Fifth Annual Pink Flamingo Crab Feed. Enjoy authentic Fort

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Bragg–style Crab Louie at the historic 1886 Weller House Inn. Reservations required. $40. BYOF (Bring Your Own Flamingo) to join the Weller House Inn Flamingo Foundling Sanctuary & receive $100 gift certificate toward a two-night stay.

6:30 p.m. 524 Steward St., Fort Bragg.

964-4415. wellerhouse.com.

Anderson Valley Senior Center Crab Feed. 5:30–8 p.m. 14400 Hwy. 128, Boonville. mendocountyfair.com.

The Little Mermaid Jr. Near &

Arnold’s School of Performing Arts & Cultural Education presents a musical based on the Disney classic. $15 adults. $10 children under 18. Saturdays through 1.31. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. SPACE Theater. 508 W. Perkins St., Ukiah.

462-9370. spaceperformingarts.org.

Sunday 18 Kelseyville Lions Club Annual Crab Feed. 5–8 p.m. Lions Club. 4335 Sylar Ln., Kelseyville. For tickets, call 279-6214.

Wednesday 21 ESL College. A college class for

parents to learn English as a second language. Child care will be provided.

Wednesdays & Fridays. 6–8:20 p.m.

Lakeport Alternative Education Room.

100 Lange St., Lakeport. 262-3017.

Friday 23 16th Annual Crab, Wine & Beer Days.

Cioppino Dinner. Silent auction & raffle. Three seatings: 4:30, 6 & 8 p.m. $35 adults ($45 at door). $15 kids. Ages 5 & under free. Historic Pentecost

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Hall. 822 Steward St., Fort Bragg.

961-3463. mendocinocoastclinics.org.

Saturday 24 FREE Technology Petting Zoo. Try

out an iPad, Galaxy Tab, Kindle Fire & Nexus 7 Tablet. Bring in your own devices to get help. Library staff will demonstrate how to download free e-books from the library. 1–3 p.m.

21256 Washington St., Middletown.

987-3674. co.lake.ca.us.

MusicFest 2015. Presented by the

Lake County Arts Council. $15. Doors 6:30 p.m. Show 7 p.m. Soper Reese Theatre. 275 S. Main St., Lakeport.

263-0577.

Sports Foundation Crab Feed. All

you can eat! Crab, clam chowder, salad, garlic bread. Beer, wine & soft drinks, as well as a large array of desserts, available for sale. $45 advance. $50 door. Children under 10 accompanied by a paying adult are free. Proceeds go to Fort Bragg Rotary & Timberwolf Stadium Projects. Noon–6 p.m.

Fort Bragg Fire House. 141 N. Main St., Fort Bragg. 964-5915. 964-6331. mendocinocoast.com.

Barrel Tasting 101. Once-a-year

opportunity to gain inside access to wineries all along the Upper Russian River Valley on Hwy. 101 in Mendocino County. You will get the chance to experience wines right from the barrel. 1/24 & 1/25. $15 advanced online. $30 door. Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Dive & $5,000 in prizes/drawings.

11 a.m.–4 p.m. Redwood Empire Fairgrounds. 1055 N. State St., Ukiah.

463.0990. ukiahwedding.com.

Friday 30 Second Annual Crab Feed & Auction. Mendocino Unified School

Enrichment Program (MUSE) Reserve your seats today. Event sells out quickly! 6–9 p.m. Little River Inn. 7751 Hwy. 1, Little River. 937-5942. mendocinocoast.com.

Saturday 31 FREE Sonoma Family Life iLearn Fair Live. Celebrate

what interests, inspires & engages your family. Discover new ideas, passions, creative opportunities & resources. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Coddingtown Mall.

733 Coddingtown Center, Santa Rosa. sonomafamilylife.com.

Symphony of the Redwoods— Winter Concert. Live classical

music. $20 adults. Under 18 free. 8 p.m. 2/1 2 p.m. Cotton Auditorium.

500 N. Harold St., Fort Bragg. symphonyoftheredwoods.org.

Sunday 25 Ukiah Wedding Faire. Elegant Fashion Show, Wedding Ring Cake

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Cooking with Kids

The Great Granola-bar Experiment

It’s fun for little chefs to flatten the batter.

A Tasty Snack Kids Love to Make

By John Corippo

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fter getting through the candy-coated holidays, the last thing most of us want to do is put another super-sweet dessert or goodie into our mouths. In fact, we’ve probably created a whole list of resolutions to keep us from doing that very thing. So what do you do when you need to cure a craving but are determined to turn over a new leaf? Try these simple, nutritious bars that beat hunger without the help of preservatives, excess salt, or refined grains. Experiment by adding your family’s favorite dried fruits and nuts or even chocolate chips.

The recipe is so easy that I can usually just play a supervisory role as my five- and three-year-olds put the bars together. (Of course, I toast the oats, and heat the honey and peanut butter.) They particularly enjoy being able to use their hands to flatten the bars, but it’s hard for them to wait for their creations to firm up in the fridge. The bars will stay fresh in an airtight container for up to a week—if you can keep them around that long!

Homemade Granola Bars Ingredients • 3 cups rolled oats • 2 cups packed pitted dates • 2 cups roasted almonds • 1/2 cup honey • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter • Optional: Chocolate chips, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, raisins

Directions Toast oats in 350°F oven for 15 minutes.

Soak dates in water for 10 minutes and drain. Chop dates in food processor for a minute until they form a dough.

Put oats, dates, and almonds in bowl.

Warm honey and peanut butter in small pan over low heat until combined. Pour mixture over dry ingredients while stirring until thoroughly combined.

Stir in optional ingredients. Try 1/4 cup of each.

Transfer mixture to 9x13 dish lined with waxed paper and press down until uniformly flattened. (You can use a smaller dish if you want; the smaller the dish, the thicker the bars.)

Cover and place in refrigerator for an hour until firm.

Remove and chop into even bars. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

John Corippo lives in Ukiah, where he is a husband and father to two sons as well as a fire captain, paramedic, hazmat specialist, journalist, college instructor, avid sports fan, and stand-up paddleboard representative.

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Humor Break

No Pain, No Gain Life with My Nine-year-old Personal Trainer

By Patrick Hempfing

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nhale. Pull inward. Not even close.

Lie down on the bed. Inhale again.

Minor grunt and pull harder. Fail a second time. Deeper inhale. Major grunt and pull with all my might.

Success! I buttoned my pants.

jumped off of her and onto me while we were sleeping? Or maybe it’s my intake of licorice, which keeps me alert while I’m typing or driving on long trips.

Okay, maybe the pants I managed to close hadn’t been worn in a number of years, but still, I questioned, “How did this happen?” I have a bookshelf full of tennis trophies proving my athletic prowess. I still play tennis once or twice a week and walk the dog daily. I have entered jump-rope and hula-hoop contests with my fourth-grade daughter, Jessie. We also play basketball, soccer, tennis, and volleyball together. How did these extra pounds end up around my waist?

My final hypothesis is that my metabolism has slowed down.

According to WebMD, “for most people, metabolism slows steadily after age 40.” Though Jessie keeps this 54-year-old dad active, there’s only so much she can do. Or is there?

I have a few sneaking suspicions, beginning with Two-Donut Thursdays.

Hey, my wife, Mattie’s, car needs gas and the donut shop is on the way. I also love ice cream, which is my comfort food at the end of each day. As soon as Jessie’s head hits the pillow, I open the freezer, pull out the half-gallon container, and start dipping. Challenging days require an extra dip—or two.

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intimidated when a disclaimer popped up on the computer screen that suggested consulting a health-care professional before proceeding.

Without going into all the details, three words summed up the nine-minute workout.

It wasn’t pretty. I knew at about minute three that the next six minutes were going to challenge every ounce of my mental and physical toughness.

By workout’s end, my flushed face was pressed against the living room carpet, but I had enough lung capacity to gasp to Jessie, “Don’t call for an ambulance.”

As my face regained its natural color and my breathing resumed its normal pattern, I realized my stud-muffin days had passed. Mattie says those days were all in my head “Dad, I can help you lose weight!” I anyway. Now I have to worry about erred when I thought trying to get my the muffin top that’s starting to hang pants shut was going to be the hardest out over the waistline of my jeans.

Apparently, I need to Without going into all the details, three make lifestyle changes involving fewer sweets words summed up the nine-minute and more physical workout. It wasn’t pretty. activity. Luckily, I have Jessie and her various part of my day. In a heartbeat after exercise programs. She already hearing about my waistline problem, has the next video planned for our Jessie had the laptop computer set up workout—belly dancing. in the living room. “Dad, it’s time for I’ll be sure to read any disclaimers your cardiovascular workout.” that pop up before I do any Now, I might not be the poster shimmying. I might buy a bigger ice boy for a gym, but I felt confident cream scoop, too. ¶ I could handle a little nine-minute Patrick Hempfing is a stay-at-home workout. Besides, it would be a fun dad and writer. Follow him at facebook.com/patricklhempfing. daddy-daughter activity. I wasn’t even January 2015 www.mendolakefamilylife.com

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