Mendo Lake Family Life June 2019

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S U R G E R Y We are pleased to welcome Dr. Paul M. Charpentier to the Orthopedic Joint Center team.

Dr. Charpentier will be working with Drs. William Bowen and Jeremiah Dawson doing what he loves most – helping patients get back to moving without pain.

Born and raised in Mendocino County, Dr. Charpentier is excited to care for the community he loves. He specializes in minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, arthroscopic surgery and complex reconstruction of the hip, knee and shoulder. He is an advocate for nonoperative treatments, but is highly trained in surgical joint replacement and revisions.

He believes multi-modal pain protocols and post-operative rehab protocols are key to a speedy recovery.

Dr. Charpentier earned his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University, completed a residency at Michigan State University, followed by a Fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University, specializing in joint replacements.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Charpentier and his wife and three children to our community.

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Every Issue

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Dear Reader

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Bits and Pieces Rockin’ Grandmas In the Air Up There Perky Centenarian Monstrous Beauty Bend & Breathe with Trees Frolic in the Court

18 Family Fun Dad’s Day Off

20 Cooking with Kids

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Kids’ Fun Page A crossword puzzle and maze for growing brains.

10 Boredom Busters Creative ideas for long summer days.

12 Travel Light Tips for packing kids’ camp bags.

Overnight Succes

21 Crafting with Kids From the Heart

22 Calendar of Events The Future of Fires

30 Humor Break Sunblock or Your Sanity?

14 Father Love A man slowly grows into his parenting role.

16 Apps for New Papas Help is just a tap away.

23 Splish-Splash!

Your guide to local city pools.

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his issue is dedicated to dads and the unique gifts they offer their kids. Men may have a different Sharon Gowan way of relating to Publisher/Editor Sharon@family-life.us their children than women, which is something Pam Moore discovers in “Father Love” (page 14). But they most likely need help just as much as their co-parents—and they can find some in “Apps for New Papas” (page 16).

All dads need to feel appreciated.

And Father’s Day provides a prime opportunity to let your guy know he’s special. Want to do a homegrown present this year? Turn to “From the Heart” (page 21) for DIY projects.

Want to take him out for a day of fun?

Go to “Dad’s Day Off” (page 18) for

great local activities. And see our Calendar of Events (page 22) for even more ways to entertain the family.

Besides being the month to celebrate daddies, June also marks the beginning of summer break. If you’re wondering how you are going to keep the kids busy for several very long weeks, “Boredom Busters” (page 10) lists 50 inspiring ideas. And, for those sending little ones to camp, “Travel Light” (page 12) provides practical packing tips.

However you spend your June, we hope that it is filled with many moments of start-of-summer bliss, and that your Father’s Day is a memorable one.

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Bits & Pieces

Rockin’ Grandmas

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ack in the 1960s, Haight Ashbury was home to an all-women rock band called Ace of Cups. The group shared the stage with The Band and the Grateful Dead, and its guitarist even won kudos from Jimi Hendrix, but it never got a record deal. Until now. While promoting its eponymous new disc, the band will be performing at the Kate Wolf Festival at Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville. The festival lineup also includes Kris Kristofferson, Los Lobos, Booker T’s Stax Revue, Ruthie Foster, and Eliza Gilkyson. The festival runs June 27–30; tickets are $40–$330 and may be purchased at katewolfmusicfestival.com. ¶

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In the Air Up There

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efore aerospace engineers used computers, they worked up and tested their designs using model planes. Even though such planes now have more of a playful than practical purpose, the Clearlake Modelers Club still thinks they are worthy of flight.

The group will set its own miniature aircraft into the sky during its free public FunFly. Attendees will see aviation demos, get a little pilot training, and even have a chance to try flying one of the scale model replicas. The event will be held on June 1, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., at the Jay Carrey Field in Kelseyville. The club’s monthly meetings are held at the First Baptist Church in Clearlake. For more information, go to clearlakemodelers.com. ¶

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Perky Centenarian With its big, shady trees and open lawn, Todd Grove Park has been giving locals a soft place to land for 100 years. The City of Ukiah is marking the park’s anniversary with the free Todd Grove Park Centennial Celebration on June 9, noon–5 p.m. A trackless train, special moon-bounces and slides, petting zoo, and organized games and activities will all be part of the afternoon. Find out more at facebook.com/cityofukiah. ¶

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Monstrous Beauty

Mendocino Monster Century Ride

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he hills of Mendocino County make for some challenging biking. And the cyclists of the Mendocino Monster Century Ride have signed up to tackle them. The Rotary Club of Ukiah fundraiser has three different rides. The Scary Monster is nearly 100 miles and includes 10,320 feet of climbing, while the Hairy Monster is 62 miles and involves 8,150 feet of pedaling up. Both take bikers through picturesque panoramas, redwood groves, and pastoral landscapes, but the former also travels along the Pacific Ocean. The shortest race is the Merry Monster, which is 39 miles with 834 feet of climbing, and follows roads with views of vineyards. The races are on June 9 and cost $50–$85 to enter.

Register at mendocinomonster.com. ¶

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Frolic in the Court

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he word courthouse does not usually evoke a sense of carefree whimsy.

Unless, perhaps, its Family Fun Day at the Courthouse Museum in Lakeport.

Every second Friday in June, July, and August, the museum will be hosting special farm-themed activities for kids ages 2–7. On June 14, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., the day will include a sensory art activity, a creative project, and a fine-motor skill activity that will teach kids about cattle and farms. ¶

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any people turn to yoga, meditation, and nature to cultivate a sense of calm and renewal. The Wild Family Yoga Retreat combines all three relaxing remedies and offers them to kids as well as adults.

Besides bending and breathing, the campout, which will be held on Alia Vita Camp’s 25-acre Cobb Mountain property, will also include a kid-friendly concert, goal-setting practices, a bonfire, and, of course, s’mores. The retreat is slated for June 7–9 and will be held at 12475 Hwy. 175 in Middletown. Registration is $75 for adults and free for two kids younger than 16 per paid adult. Email info@ yoga-treat.com for further details. Register on Eventbrite (search on “Family Yoga Retreat”). ¶

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7. Bake homemade granola for energizing yet economical breakfasts.

8. Create an ultimate croquet game with obstacles impeding each wicket.

9. Make a bug, worm, and caterpillar circus for the day, and then let all the creatures go.

10. Plant a flower-cutting garden from annual seeds.

11. Make sock puppets and construct a theater for performing with them.

Boredom50 Ideas for Busters Summer Fun

By Christina Katz

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amp, road trips, and family visits do a great job of keeping everyone engaged throughout summer. But what about those lazy days when there is nothing planned?

Here are some ideas to keep complaints of boredom from creeping into the day. If you need a little guidance, a quick Internet search on, for instance, “butterfly ponds,” “worm bins” or “DIY instruments,” will yield instructions.

1. Plant vegetable garden starts.

2. Assemble a fire pit to fit the size of your family.

3. Make a beanbag toss ladder game for playing after dinner.

4. Sign up for a far-away pen pal and write weekly letters.

5. Create a sizeable stack of summer reading books from the 10 MendoLakeFamilyLife

library, or purchase used books in stores or online.

6. Grab binoculars, a guidebook, and a notepad and take a bird-watch walk. Go to mendocinocoastaudubon. org/mcas_birding.html for ideas of where to bird watch in Mendocino County and redbudaudubon.org/ birds-of-lake-county for a list of birds that inhabit Lake County.

12. Fill a window box with herb starts (except mint; its too hard to control and needs its own container).

Paint colorful garden rocks and encircle the house with them.

13. Blow bubbles with kitchen items and homemade bubble formula.

14. Create bedroom window banners with on-hand craft supplies.

15. Research edible flowers; plant seeds in a container set in a sunny place.

16. Pack a picnic, a blanket, and some outdoor toys to take to a new park.

Find ideas at mendocinocounty.org, lakecountyca.gov, and parks.ca.gov.

17. Purchase an oversized bag of birdseed to make fresh bird treats all summer long.

18. Pull some ho-hum wooden furniture outside and give it a colorful makeover.

19. Host a neighborhood badminton competition.

20. Put a hinged box in a nice cool place and make a worm box.

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21. Mix up a batch of strawberry shortcake biscuits, and serve with homemade whipped cream.

22. Construct a runner beam and morning glory tee-pee with long sticks and twine.

23. Plant sunflowers in cups on a windowsill and then, once they have sprouted, transfer them outdoors.

24. Build butterfly ponds to attract winged friends into safe spaces.

25. Give outdoor mani-pedis on lawn chairs in the yard while listening to summery tunes.

28. Paint colorful garden rocks and encircle the house with them.

29. Create grab-and-go tote bags filled with engaging activities for each family member.

30. Gather items that signify your era and bury them in a time capsule.

31. Host an outdoor tea party.

32. Add water to dirt piles and see who can get the muddiest puddle-jumping going.

33. After you get dirty, wash the cars, the dogs, and yourself.

34. Melt old crayons into rainbow crayons using muffin tins.

35. Make a watch-me-grow-up slideshow, and send it to far-away relatives.

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38. Research totem animals, and paint faces and bodies to match.

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Create grab-and-go tote bags filled with engaging activities for each family member.

39. Plan, price, and construct a tree house or outdoor fort.

40. Have pets pose for photos you can use to paint watercolor portraits.

41. Construct a composter for turning grass, leaves, kitchen scraps, and twigs into potent fertilizer.

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27. Court hummingbirds with feeders filled with homemade syrup (be careful not to use too much sugar).

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42. Have a paper airplane–making and –flying competition.

43. Recycle whimsical items into a fairy garden.

44. Put on an outdoor play— original or adapted.

45. Don old bathing suits and swim goggles for a squirt-gun fight with washable paints.

46. Pack up juice boxes and snacks for a long, leisurely bike ride.

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47. Spend the day learning to juggle.

48. Make a simple lemonade stand; make tables, signs, and everything for sale from scratch.

49. Make a role-model collage with images and words.

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50. Lie on blankets in the yard and read out loud from books of poetry. ¶ Find Christina Katz at christinakatz.com.

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appropriate shoes. And if you buy new shoes, definitely break them in before camp.

Travel Light How to Pack for Children’s Camps

By Christina Katz

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o one at your kids’ camp is hoping you will over-pack.

Keep your approach simple. Here are a few tips that will make your job easier.

Be a follower. Heed the camp’s packing list, even if you don’t understand every piece of advice. The staff has done this before, and they know what is and is not necessary.

Don’t wait until the last minute to pack. Lay out everything early, and then check and double-check what you have assembled. If you have a question, send an email in advance.

Think duffel bag. Invest in a large, sturdy duffel bag and do not over-fill it.

Everything will come back in a jumble and will take up more room. In fact, tuck a collapsible nylon bag into one of the duffel bag pockets. It’s sure to 12 MendoLakeFamilyLife

come in handy on the way home. If your camp requires a trunk, consider a soft trunk for easier mobility.

Go with worn. Don’t go on a spending spree and send your child to camp with a whole new wardrobe. These clothes will likely come home stained and ripped, if they even make it home at all.

Suffice it to say, pack old clothing that won’t be missed if it does not return. Anything of irreplaceable sentimental value needs to stay home, even if it’s just an old t-shirt.

Send favorites as long as they are replaceable. Have a variety of

Label almost everything. Use a black laundry marker, or a silver Sharpie for black items. If you shop online, you can also find a white laundry marker that will last a couple of years. Keep markings simple, using three initials for most things. However, mark important items such as boots, sneakers, and water bottles with full names. Also label luggage, but don’t go so far as labeling socks. (No child wants to be the one with the label-Nazi

Don’t go on a spending spree and send your child to camp with a whole new wardrobe. parent.) Buy inexpensive socks of the same type, and make sure your camper can identify them.

Like lightweight layers. Even if it will be cool or even cold at night, resist the urge to pack a parka. Go with lightweight layers. A t-shirt, sweatshirt, fleece, and a waterproof shell will provide plenty of warmth for active kids. Jeans may not sound fierce but will come in handy when sitting by the fire. Don’t forget a camp chair for damp mornings and evenings. And if you are going to pack anything extra, consider socks and underwear, a second bathing suit, and a back-up water bottle. They won’t take up much room.

Expect damp. Choose a sleeping bag that will easily dry in the sun.

Pack any stationery, books, and papers in zip-top bags. Separate

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mendo lake small clothing into zip-top bags when packing. Include a few spare zip-top bags for sorting laundry while at camp. To avoid mildew, remind your camper not to zip anything damp into a plastic bag.

Naturally repel critters. Before sending along candy or snacks, make sure camp cabins will be animal-proof.

Beware of ants and other bugs. When packing toiletries, invest in natural brands of insect-repelling shampoo,

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Ease pressure. I am sure you want your kids to write to you from camp, so include self-addressed postcards or stationery. Then when drop-off day arrives, squeeze those campers tight, tell them you love them, and let them go to create their own summer camp experience. They may not write or call or even think of you much, and that’s okay. If they send one piece of mail, let it be enough until they return. The less they think about you and home, the better job you did packing them up for independence. ¶

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of another adult, and I need advice.

I troll the breastfeeding boards online. I try to find time to pump, in anticipation of someday leaving the house without the baby.

Father Love The Evolution of a Parent

By Pam Moore

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y daughter is a few weeks old and lying on her activity mat. My husband gives me a kiss and says, “Have a great day!” and turns toward the door.

“Aren’t you going to say goodbye to the baby?” I know I am pouting and my tone is of the Whiny Baby variety, but I can’t help it. I don’t understand how he can just ignore our perfect, tiny baby.

“Oh, right. Goodbye, sweetie!” He crouches down and gives her a quick kiss on the top of her tender, bald head and leaves for work, this time for real.

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Our daughter starts to smile, and my husband starts to engage with her a little more. so little about connecting with our beautiful baby?

My life revolves around her. I am breastfeeding, and I will not return to work for another few months. My days are a blur of nursing, burping, diaper changing, and, if I’m feeling perky, a load of laundry or a trip to Target. I talk to my mom on the phone a lot. I need to hear the voice

My husband’s life is largely the same as it was before our daughter was born. He gets up and goes to work. He comes home from work, and some nights we eat dinner together while our daughter sucks peacefully on her pacifier. The other nights we eat in shifts so one of us can hold the baby while the other eats.

In the middle of the night, I awake to the sound of our daughter’s soft whine. I wait, holding my breath, hoping the whine won’t escalate into full-blown crying, even though it always does. Then I go into her room to nurse her back to sleep.

When I return to bed, my husband is blissfully unaware, breathing his deep, oblivious, sleepy breaths. I try not to hate him for being asleep.

At my new-parent support group, a male therapist is our guest speaker on the topic of being a new dad.

Although the group is for moms and dads alike, we are all women. The therapist talks about the unique challenges of fatherhood, which is enlightening. One thing he says really sticks with me. He tells us motherhood is about letting go of the child, and fatherhood is about developing a relationship with the child. I still bear some resentment that I am the one getting up in the middle of the night, but I start to understand my husband a little better.

And then our daughter starts to smile, and my husband starts to engage with

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her a little more. She starts to laugh, and he starts to give her raspberry kisses on her belly and tickle her armpits. She starts to get bigger, and

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he puts her in the Kelty backpack and takes her on hikes more often. I start to realize I don’t need to leave him with a list of reminders and instructions for her care. He starts to take her on walks in the neighborhood, allowing her all the time she wants to stop and admire dogs, collect twigs, and explore the rocks she finds on the sidewalk.

Our daughter is almost two now. Most mornings she cries, “I need the Mama!

Where are you Mama!?” imploring me to rescue her from her crib at an entirely too early pre-dawn hour.

But the other day, she yelled instead, “Daddy, read the Hobbit!” My husband is a science fiction/fantasy geek and reading The Hobbit has become a bedtime ritual he shares with our daughter.

I am too tired to open my eyes, but I don’t need to see my husband to know his heart is smiling. ¶ This article was originally published on Mamalode.

Pam Moore helps women push through fear to become their best selves. To get her free guide to crushing Impostor Syndrome visit pam-moore.com.

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each contraction—useful information if you need to update an OB/GYN or midwife.

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Easy-to-Access Help for Fathers

By Tanni Haas

f you want to really be there for your partner—from pregnancy, to delivery, to taking care of your new baby— download these five apps, which give great advice for every step of the way. The best part is that they’re all free.

Daddy Up Available at: Apple App Store; Google Play. As a man, you can be forgiven for not knowing what it’s like to be pregnant. After all, you aren’t the one who’s pregnant. But do yourself a favor and get Daddy Up. This app, written by dads who’ve been there, has all the advice you could possibly want about what it feels like to be pregnant and what you can do to support your partner through the many changes she’s going through.

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Contraction Timer Available at: Apple App Store.

When the time is up, you want to be ready: ready to get your partner to the hospital or birthing center ASAP, or if you’re having a homebirth, to let the doula begin with her support. Contraction Timer can help you with that. This awesome app lets you time your partner’s contractions and record the length of each one as well as the intervals between them. You can add notes to describe, for instance, the intensity of

Hatch Baby Available at: Apple App Store; Google Play.

Once the baby arrives, your life will change radically and forever.

Suddenly, you’ll need to keep track of a whole host of things, including your baby’s feedings, diaper changes, and sleep. You’ll be very tired, but Hatch Baby can help you stay organized and on top of things. This app lets you record and track all your baby-related responsibilities, and also learn about your baby’s patterns.

CDC’s Milestone Tracker Available at: Apple Appstore; Google Play.

It’s great to stay organized, but how do you know that your baby is developing as it should? Milestone Tracker is a development-tracking app, created by the highly respected Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The app has a comprehensive checklist that lets you see if your baby is reaching various milestones, advice on what you can do to stimulate your baby’s development, and suggestions about where to go if you’re concerned about how your baby is doing.

Life of Dad Available at: Apple Appstore; Google Play.

Sometimes, you prefer not to read about what it’s like to be a dad, but instead to share experiences in real-time with other fathers. When you get that urge, download Life of Dad. Known as the social network for dads, this app lets you speak directly to other dads around the world. ¶ Tanni Haas, Ph.D., is a college communications professor.

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ads dedicate their lives to supporting their kids. From reading endless goodnight stories to slogging through sleep-deprived days, fathers work hard.

On your fellow’s special day, show him he’s appreciated with the help of these local events.

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MENDOCINO COUNTY Ukiah Does Dad need to shake and groove? The high-energy funk-jazz-rock band MarchFourth will give him a chance to rip up the dance floor. Dressed up in reinvented marching band outfits (think Burning Man), the high-energy 20-person ensemble will deliver a free show, featuring electric bass, a four-piece percussion corps, a seven-part brass section, and dancers and acrobats, at Todd Grove Park on June 16, 6–9 p.m. For a taste of their genre-busting style, check out their videos on their Facebook page: facebook.com/ marchfourthmarchingband.

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Ukiah If you want to splurge on Pops, wine and dine him—and support rural health care—at the Rural Health Rocks farm-to-table dinner and concert, a fundraiser for Family Medicine Education of Mendocino County. Internationally renowned guitarist Alex DiGrassi will headline the event, which will be held at Mendocino College on June 15, with dinner at 5 p.m. and the show at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $125 for both dinner and the concert, or $50 for the concert only, and may be purchased via ruralhealthrocks.com.

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Fort Bragg Some Dads are drawn to vintage vehicles like bees to honey. For them, there’s the Nor Coast Rodders Show. They can stroll through spruced up hot rods from days gone by on June 15, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., on Franklin and Laurel Streets. Go to norcoastrodders.com to learn more.

LAKE COUNTY Lakeport If Dad likes to sip a craft brew on his off time, he might enjoy the Home Wine and Beermakers Festival. A fundraiser for the Lake County Symphony Association, particularly the youth orchestra (playing at Soper Reese Theatre on June 2), the event boasts a variety of amateur wines and homebrews as well as live music by the David Neft duo, and vendors selling arts and crafts and food. The event is planned for June 15, noon–5 p.m., at Library Park in Lakeport. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the gate. Children and leashed pets are welcome, but tastings are reserved for those ages 21 and older. See homewinemakersfestival.com for details.

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Middletown Does Dad turn his radio dial to country? Then North Forty’s country rock covers may be just the ticket. The Sacramento group will perform on June 14 and 15 at 9 p.m. at Twin Pine Casino and Hotel in two free shows that will each last more than four hours. Go to twinpine.com for more information.

Kelseyville Bacon has a fan club that includes TV characters Homer Simpson, and Eric Forman from That ’70s Show. If your guy counts himself among the pork-loving, take him to the Beer, Wine, and Swine Baconfest. He can nosh on area chef’s bacon creations, and drink craft beer and local wine while tapping his toes to live music.

The bash will be held on June 16, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., in downtown Kelseyville. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the gate and may be purchased on Eventbrite (search on “Beer, Wine, and Swine Baconfest”). ¶ www.mendolakefamilylife.com

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Cooking with Kids

Overnight Succes Make Grab-and-Go Oats

By Momma Chef

W

ant a great way to kick-start your family’s busy day? Wake up to enjoy a delicious and healthy oatmeal breakfast. This is my kids’ favorite overnight oats recipe. It doesn’t hurt that they think it’s cool to eat out of a mason jar.

The presentation is so beautiful that these jars of oatmeal can be served at a fancy brunch or just for a grab-and-go breakfast or snack.

You can even make several at a time; they keep for about two days in the refrigerator.

Nothing beats using fresh fruit. I love to add blueberries, bananas, and strawberries. Feel free to switch up the fruit according to what’s in season and your children’s preferences.

Karen Nochimowski, the mom behind mommachef.com, has loved cooking for as long as she can remember. After her friends and family begged to be let in on her culinary secrets, she decided to create a blog featuring the quick, easy recipes everyone loved. Every recipe has only six or fewer ingredients and takes only six or fewer minutes to prepare.

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5-Minute Overnight Oats Ingredients • 1 16 oz. container of strawberries • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (Use gluten-free oats if making gluten-free recipe.)

• 2 cups milk of your choice (I like using plain almond milk.)

• 2 teaspoons chia seeds, optional but highly recommended • 2 small packages of blueberries • ¼ cup maple syrup Instructions 1. Slice the strawberries into quarters.

2. Layer the oats, milk, chia seeds, blueberries, strawberries, and maple syrup into four mason jars with lids.

3. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator overnight or for at least six hours.

4. When ready to eat, stir and enjoy!

Serves: 4

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Crafting with Kids

From the Heart

Make a Paperweight ¼ cup salt ½ cup flour ¼ cup water Bowl Cookie sheet Tiny rocks or pebbles

Show Dad You Care

Mix first three ingredients together in bowl. Roll into a ball and then flatten out dough until it is about ½ inch thick. Place pebbles in dough to spell out “Dad Rocks.” Press firmly but not too hard. Bake at 250ºF for 2–2½ hours. Let cool on cookie sheet.

By Meagan Ruffing

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ather’s Day is the perfect time to tell your partner just how much he means to you. With the right kind of planning, it can be a day filled with memories to last a lifetime. If money is an issue, no worries. These 11 simple tips won’t cost you a penny—and the best part about them? They’re 100 percent homegrown and super easy.

1. Serve breakfast in bed. Raid your fridge and whip up your sweetie something good to eat, and then have your kids deliver it to him.

2. Make handprint cards. Grab the finger-paints and construction paper and have your kids go to town on a card for Dad. 3. Create a paperweight. The next time you’re out for a walk, have your child collect pebbles for the art project described in the sidebar.

4. Let him sleep in. What’s better than getting a few extra Zzzs?

5. Text a picture. Does Dad have to work on his special day? No problem. Take a photo of your kids holding a sign that has their artwork on it. Send it to him in a text to let him know that you’re thinking of him. www.mendolakefamilylife.com

6. Write a love letter. Make a list or, better yet, write a letter to your partner telling him exactly why you love him. Is it the way he tucks in your son at night? Or is it because he and your daughter look just alike? Sometimes the smallest reminders can mean the most to your main man.

7. Compose love notes. Grab the post-its and write a bunch of sweet things to stick in areas that you know your partner will be. Does he shave every morning? Stick a note to the bathroom mirror that says, “You’re the best father ever.”

Does he always put the same pair of slippers on? Stick a message inside them that says, “I couldn’t imagine my life without you.”

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8. Jam out. Have your kids gather all of their instruments and work on a little jam session. Once you’ve got a beat down (or something close to it), call Dad into the room and play for him your special song. This one is sure to get some good laughs!

9. Clean the car. If Dad is on the go as much as everyone else on the planet, he probably has a car that could use a little TLC. Grab the kids and make it a family affair. One child can vacuum the car mats while the other wipes down the windows. If you have a child that is too young to really help, let her or him sit in the front seat (with the keys out of reach) and pretend to “drive the wheel.” Your kids will get a kick out of doing “big kid” things, and your partner will enjoy his clean ride.

10. Cook up a scavenger hunt.

Kids love them. Hide clues that lead to the final prize: a coupon for Dad’s favorite homemade dinner. ¶ Visit Meagan Ruffing at meaganruffing. com and sign up for her free monthly newsletter. Like her on Facebook @ writermeaganruffing.

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June

Calendar of Events

The Future of Fires

A

s Lake County braces for another fire season, the documentary Wilder than Wild chronicles the new era of climate-change–driven

mega-fires and what can be done to stop them. The film, which highlights the Rim Fire and Wine Country and Lake County fires, will be screened at the Soper-Reese Theatre in Lakeport on June 14 at 6 p.m.

Following the viewing, a panel of local experts will discuss how to restore and manage impacted lands. The event is by donation; registration is requested at brownpapertickets.com/event/4242315. ¶

Saturday 1 Wild West Day. Featuring the Black Flag Gang street theater. Strawberry ice cream social, contests, street fair, vendors & more. 7 a.m.–4 p.m.

Breakfast: 7 a.m.–10 a.m. Parade: 10

a.m. Main St., Upper Lake. facebook. com/events/2190992067784406.

RockSoberFest. Featuring Clean Sweep, Stefanie Keys, The Happys & more. June 1 & 2. Noon–7 p.m. (Free youth concert: June 2, 5 p.m.) $5–$150.

Camping available. Mendocino

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County Fairgrounds. 14400 Hwy. 128, Boonville. 415-578-0125. cleanandsobermusicfest.org.

Temple of Kwan Tai Weekend Tours.

Saturdays: noon–3 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 45160 Albion St., Mendocino. kwantaitemple.org.

Redwood Empire Spring Fair. Thru

June 2. Rides, nightly entertainment.

Gates open at noon. Redwood Empire Fairgrounds. 1055 N. State St., Ukiah. redwoodempirefair.com.

The Way We Played: Sports

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Weekend

Find out what’s happening this weekend.

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& Recreation in Lake County Exhibit. Suggested donation: $2–$4.

Wednesdays–Saturdays: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Sundays: noon–4 p.m. Thru Aug. 9.

Historical Courthouse Museum. 255 N. Main St., Lakeport. facebook.com/ museumsoflakecountyca.

Sleeping Beauty’s Wedding & Dance Classics. Featuring the Mendocino Ballet. $10–$20. 7 p.m.

Mendocino College Little Theater.

1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah.

FREE Clearlake Modelers FunFly.

See flight demos & try flying a model plane. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Jay Carrey Field. 7811 CA-29, Kelseyville. clearlakemodelers.com.

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The Big Bad Fox & Other Tales.

Children’s film. $5. 10 a.m. Mendocino High School. Matheson Performing Arts Center. 45096 Cahto St., Mendocino. mendocinofilmfestival.org.

Sunday 2 Ely Marketplace & Tractor Show.

In conjunction with the First Sunday Fiddlers’ Jam. 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Fiddlers start at noon. Ely Stage Stop & Country Museum. 9921 Soda Bay Rd. (Hwy. 281), Kelseyville. elystagestop.com.

FREE Community Marketplace.

Held monthly thru the summer. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. ARC Family Resource Center. 1640 S. State St., Ukiah. facebook.com/arcukiah.

Youth Orchestra Concert. Program

titled Outer Space. $10. Ages 18 & younger: free. 2 p.m. Soper Reese Theatre. 275 S. Main St., Lakeport.

263-0577. soperreesetheatre.com.

FREE Hopland Fire Resiliency Meeting. Learn how to prepare your

home & community for fire. Lunch included. 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Hopland Fire Protection District, Community Rm. 21 Feliz Creek Rd., Hopland.

Registration required: ucanr.edu.

Lots of Kids, a Monkey & a Castle. Whimsical documentary

about an octogenarian mother’s eccentricities. $11–$12. 10 a.m. Crown Hall. 45285 Ukiah St., Mendocino. mendocinofilmfestival.org.

Billie Holiday Project. Celebration

of the music of Lady Day with Stella Heath & Bay Area jazz musicians. $20. 2 p.m. Willits Community Theatre. 37 West Van Ln., Willits. willitstheatre.org. www.mendolakefamilylife.com

Splish-Splash!

Cool Down at a City Pool W

hen summer heat strikes and everyone’s so hot they’re sticking their heads in the freezer, it’s time to go to the pool.

Before you pack up water bottles and towels, remember this tip: Put on sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going into the water (otherwise it just washes off), and then be prepared to reapply, reapply, reapply. Once you are ready for a day in the sun, head off to one of these local facilities.

Lake County Middletown Middletown County Pool. 20962 Big Canyon Road. 262-1618. Call for dates and fees.

Mendocino County Fort Bragg Fort Bragg/CV Starr Community Center, Sigrid and Harry Spath Aquatic Facility. 300 S. Lincoln Street. 964-9446. Center features multiple pools, adult swim area, and children’s play zone with beach entry and a water slide and river. Swim/Slide/Splash! waterpark features turned on 1-4 p.m. every day during the summer. Adults: $8–$12. Ages 5–17: $6–$10. Ages 4 and younger: free. See starrcenter.net.

Ukiah City of Ukiah Municipal Pool. 511 Park Boulevard. 467-2831. Public swim: June 10–August 16. Monday–Friday, 1–4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1–5 p.m. $5.

Swim lessons available. See cityofukiah.com/aquatics.

Willits Willits Municipal Pool. 299 N. Main Street. See facebook.com/willitscitypool or call 459-5778 for public swim hours and fees.

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Kiraru/MFF Film Festival. Joys

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& pitfalls of wildlife conservation seen thru the eyes of Kenyan rhino caretakers who are witnessing extinction happening first-hand.

English subtitles. $12. 3 p.m.

Mendocino Film Festival Tent.

10701 Palette Dr., Mendocino. mendocinofilmfestival.org.

FREE Ukiah Library Summer Reading Kick Off. Summer reading

sign-ups. Free pizza, activity stations & live performance by Flynn Creek Circus. 1–3:30 p.m. Circus: 2 p.m. Alex R. Thomas Plaza. 310 S. State St., Ukiah. mendolibrary.org.

Thursday 6 FREE Noyo Marine Science Center Hands-On Demo. Telescopes

available to search the sea & explore.

Led by docents. Donations suggested.

Thursdays–Mondays. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. South Fort Bragg Coastal Trail.

Cypress St., Fort Bragg. 733-NOYO. noyocenter.org.

FREE Summer Reading Kick-Off.

Space-themed craft & face-painting: 10:30 a.m.–noon. Nature Joe & his petting zoo: 2–3 p.m. Fort Bragg Library. 499 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg.

964-2020. fortbragglibrary.org.

Sunday 9 FREE Todd Grove Park Centennial

Ukiah Contra Dance. Live music.

Celebration. An afternoon of free

All ages welcome. No experience or partner needed. $5–$12. Class for beginners: 7 p.m. Dance: 7:30 p.m.

Ukiah Methodist Church. 270 N. Pine St., Ukiah. 468-5008. facebook.com/ ukiahcontradance.

activities: swimming, petting zoo, trackless train, moon-bounces & organized games. Noon–5 p.m. Todd Grove Park. 600 Live Oak Ave., Ukiah. cityofukiah.com.

FREE Wood & Glory: 21st Annual

Celebration & Fundraiser. Hors

Antique Boat Show. 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

d`oeuvres, live music & wine. $50.

3–5 p.m. Blue Wing Restaurant.

9520 Main St., Upper Lake. lakecountylandtrust.org.

Konocti Vista Casino & Resort. 2755 Mission Rancheria Rd., Lakeport.

262-1900. konocti-vista-casino.com.

Lake County Land Trust Spring

Thursday 13 Presented by: 2019

Friday, June 14th Wizard of Oz (G)

Friday, July 26th Bumblebee (PG-13)

Friday, June 28th

Friday, August 9th

How to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World (PG)

Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse (PG)

Friday, July 12th Ralph Breaks the Internet (PG)

Friday, August 23rd Captain Marvel (PG-13)

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ALL MOVIES START AT DUSK

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The Works, Inc.

Grab a Bite Night. Featuring the Real

Sarahs band. Family friendly. Food & drinks for purchase from Slam Dunk Pizza. Event held second Thursday each month during the summer.

5–8 p.m. BARRA of Mendocino Wines. 7051 N. State St., Redwood Valley. 485-0322. facebook.com/ barraofmendocinowines.

Flynn Creek Circus. A rurally based, award-winning circus bringing international talent to the North Bay. $27–$50. Ages 3–12: $12. Ages 2 & younger: free. June 13 & 14: 8 p.m. June 15: 5 p.m. plus a 21+ only show at 8 p.m.

June 16: 1 p.m. (family day special) & 4 p.m. Giorno Field. 508 Park Blvd., Ukiah. flynncreekcircus.com.

Friday 14 FREE Family Fun Day. For ages 2–7 & their parents/caregivers.

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Farm-themed activities. The Lake Museums will be hosting free activities every second Friday during the summer. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Courthouse Museum. 255 N. Main St., Lakeport. facebook.com/ museumsoflakecountyca.

FREE Moonlight Movie Madness.

The Wizard of Oz. June 28: How to Train Your Dragon 3. Bring your blankets & low-back chairs. 7 p.m. Alex R. Thomas Plaza. 310 S. State St., Ukiah. cityofukiah.com/ moonlight-movie-madness.

Nor Coast Rodders Car Show. Music,

raffle, poker walk & more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Franklin & Laurel Streets, Fort Bragg. norcoastrodders.com.

FREE Reggae on the Lake.

Performances by Bret Bollinger, E. N. Young, Arden Park Roots & Roots Man Project. All ages welcome. Bring

your own seating. BBQ & drinks for purchase. No outside food/alcohol.

5–11 p.m. Konocti Vista Casino. 2755 Mission Rancheria Rd., Lakeport.

262-1900. konocti-vista-casino.com.

FREE Father’s Day Weekend. Bring

your own glass. Food available for purchase. Family-friendly event.

39TH ANNUAL LAKE COUNTY

OUTDOOR PASSION PLAY

Saturday 15 Home Wine & Beer Makers Festival. Tastings

from Lake County’s wineries & breweries. $25–$45. Noon–5 p.m. Proceeds benefit Lake County Symphony & Youth Orchestras. Library Park.

222 Park St., Lakeport. 569-6880. homewinemakersfestival.com.

Veggie Gardening for Kids. Lil’ Sprouts Workshop. Only for ages 5–10.

Pre-registration required. $15–$20. 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. 18220 N. Hwy. 1, Fort Bragg. Register by calling 964-4352, ext. 16. gardenbythesea.org.

Rural Health Rocks: Music Is Medicine 2019. Farm-to-table

dinner (drinks included), followed by concert featuring Alex DiGrassi, the Real Sarahs & local musicians.

Dinner & concert: $125. Concert only: $50. Fundraiser for Family Medicine Education for Mendocino County. Dinner: 5 p.m. Concert: 7:30 p.m. Mendocino College.

1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah. ruralhealthrocks.com.

www.mendolakefamilylife.com

ENCORE PRESENTATION! SUNDAY JUNE 23RD, AT 4PM Off Highway 29, about 4 miles north of Lakeport. 7010 Westlake Rd, Upper Lake

Christian Reenactment Free Admission Please join us in the Passion, Death, Resurrection and Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ, here in beautiful Lake County, California. † Free of charge; donations are gratefully accepted. † Bring your own chair. † No smoking, food, drink, or pets on grounds. † Water available. † Facilities for the handicapped.

Call: 707-263-0349 or 833-263-5277 (833-263-LCPP) June 2019

HELP SPREAD THE WORD!!!

Like and share our Facebook Page m.facebook.com/PassionPlayLakeCo www.lakecountypassionplay.org

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Thru June 16. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Various wineries. Taste of Redwood Valley.

485-7051. tasteofrv.com.

Beer, Wine & Swine Baconfest.

Vendors, bands & local breweries & wineries. $30–$45. 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Main St., Kelseyville. facebook.com/ LakeCountyBaconfest.

Sunday 16 FREE Open Jam. All professional & amateur musicians & singers are welcome to participate. Mic, PA, drums, guitar & bass amp, cables & (sometimes) keyboards.

5–9 p.m. Riviera Hills Restaurant & Lounge. 10200 Fairway Dr., Kelseyville. facebook.com/ rivierahillsrestaurantandlounge.

Blue Wing Father’s Day Brunch.

Featuring live music with Will Siegel.

11 a.m.–3 p.m. Blue Wing Restaurant.

9520 Main St., Upper Lake. 275-2233.

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Thursday 20 FREE Thursday Night Market.

Food, music, drinks, fun & more. 5:30–8 p.m. Downtown Ukiah. Behind the Courthouse. ukiahmainstreetprogram.org.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. June 20–21 & 27–29: 7 p.m. June 23 & 30: 2 p.m. Runs thru July 14. $10–$20. Ukiah Players Theatre. 1041 Low Gap Rd., Ukiah.

462-9226. ukiahplayerstheatre.org.

Friday 21

FREE Curriculum Fair. Choose &

FREE Sundays in the Park Concert

order your curriculum for next year. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. La Vida Charter School.

16201 Hwy. 101, Ukiah. 459-6344. lavidaschool.org.

Series. June 16: MarchFourth (brass

band funk). June 30: Wee Willie Walker & the Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra (American soul). Blanket or low-back chairs only. Food/drinks for purchase, or bring picnic. Sundays. 6

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Dreaming to Be a Dancer. Annual

showcase performed by the Lakeport Dance Center. Ballet, jazz, hip-hop, musical theater & point tap performances. $15. June 21: 6 p.m.

June 22: noon & 6 p.m. Clearlake

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Clean between your teeth daily.

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• class sizes • Small College-prep curriculum Enrolling • College-prep curriculum • Music program • program • Music Family-like atmosphere © 2018 AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. • Family-like atmosphere • Fully Accredited

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High School. MAC Auditorium.

350 Lange St., Lakeport. 263-5617. lakeportdancecenter.com. spirits & entertainment. 5–8 p.m.

Downtown Ukiah. facebook.com/ UkiahValleyNetworking.

the Green series, every third Friday of the month, thru September. Only alcohol purchased at event permitted.

BBQ for purchase. New kids’ zone.

5–8 p.m. Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course. 19210 Hartmann Rd., Hidden Valley. lakecountybloom.com.

Willits Frontier Days. Truck pull,

Youth Tribal Celebration. Friendly

Taste of Downtown Ukiah. Food,

horse show, street dance, carnival & CCPRA Professional Rodeo. BBQ: $8–$15. Rodeo: $5–$15. June 21–July 5. Willits Rodeo Grounds. Willits. willitsfrontierdays.com.

Saturday 22 FREE Futuristic Fashion for Teens.

FREE Johnny Tsunami & the Hurricanes. Part of the Concerts on

Ages 12–18 are encouraged to get creative with duct tape, bubble wrap, trash bags, etc., to make clothes look like they’re from the future. Supplies

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Denim & Diamonds. No-host bar,

competition among local Native youth.

Basketball, football, tug-of-war & more. 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Lake County Fairgrounds. 401 Martin St., Lakeport.

263-8382, ext. 1120. lcthc.com.

FREE Hometown Celebration.

Live music, food & children’s games. 5–9 p.m. Main St., Willits. willitsfrontierdays.com.

provided. 2–4 p.m. Fort Bragg Library.

499 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg. 964-2020. fortbragglibrary.org.

California Honor Roll School Small Class Sizes Engaging Electives Rated in Top 10% of California High Schools

dinner, a silent & live auction, dancing & live music. Benefits Rotary Club of Kelseyville Sunrise. $75. 5:30–10 p.m.

Boatique Winery. 8255 Red Hills Rd., Kelseyville. 337-2871. eventbrite.com.

Mr. Lake County Pageant.

Fundraiser for the Lake County Theatre Company’s building. $25–$35.

7 p.m. Soper Reese Theatre. 275 S. Main St., Lakeport. 263-0577. soperreesetheatre.com.

Sunday 23 FREE Lake County Passion Play.

Bring own chair. No smoking, food, drinks, or pets. Donations

UKIAH UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LEARN • INSPIRE • CREATE • GROW • COMMUNICATE • COLLABORATE • DEVELOP • INNOVATE

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Art & Music Programs • Outdoor Education Career Education, Honors & AP Courses

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Come for a visit See what makes us different!

Willits Charter School for the Arts & Sciences A free public school serving Grades 6-12

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From Performing Arts classes with SPACE, to over 30 Career courses, we’re engaging our youth and helping One-To-One them create their Chromebooks future!

in 3rd-12th Grade

June 2019

511 S. Orchard Ave. • 707-472-5000 • www.uusd.net

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accepted. 4 p.m. 7010 Westlake Rd. (off Hwy. 29), Upper Lake. lakecountypassionplay.org.

90th ANNUAL ANNUAL 89th LAKE COUNTY

RODEO

JULY 12TH 13TH, JULY 6 && 7, 20182019 6pm each evening CCPRA PRO RODEO EVENTS EACH NIGHT Bull Riding Bull Riding Team RopingTeam Roping Team Roping • Local Local Roping Barrel RacingTeam • Local Barrel Racing Barrel Calf Racing Roping Local Barrel Racing Bareback Bronc Riding Calf Roping Steer Wrestling Bareback Bronc Riding Riding Saddle Bronc Bareback Bucking Pony Riders Steer Wrestling Jackpot Barrel Racing – Sat 9am Saddle Bronc Riding Also: Also: Queen Queen&&Princess PrincessContest Contest Mutton MuttonBustin’ Bustin’Ages Ages44toto88 Cutest CutestCowpoke CowpokeAges Ages33to to 88 Fairgrounds Lakeport Fairgrounds ininLakeport www.lakecountyrodeo.com www.lakecountyrodeo.com

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Big Valley Music Fest. Outdoor with craft vendors, kids’ activities & live music. Food & beer & wine for purchase. $10. Ages 12 & younger: free. Noon–6 p.m. Big Valley Hall. 1510 Big Valley Rd., Lakeport. 245-7532. lakechamber. chambermaster.com/events.

Tuesday 25 Internationally famous race of vintage vehicles is making a lunch stop in Willits. 12:15–4:15 p.m. Recreation Grove Park. S. Lenore Ave., Willits. facebook.com/willitschamber.

Thursday 27 Kate Wolf Music Festival. Featuring Kris Kristofferson, Los Lobos, John

SUMMER FUN STARTS RIGHT HERE!

Saturday 29 FREE Yoga at the Library. For teens & adults. Space limited. Advance sign-up required. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Ukiah Library. 105 N. Main St., Ukiah. Call 463-4490 to sign up. facebook.com/ukiahlibrary.

Jazz from Japan. Akira Tana & his

Hemming Motor News Great Race.

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO

Hiatt, Booker T’s Stax Revue & more. Kids’ zone. $40–$330. Thru June 30. Black Oak Ranch. Hwy. 101, Laytonville. katewolfmusicfestival.com.

friends play swinging jazz organ music. $20. 7 p.m. 275 S. Main St., Lakeport.

263-0577. soperreesetheatre.com.

Fort Bragg Quilt Show. June 29: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. June 30: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Dana Gray Elementary.

1197 Chestnut St., Fort Bragg. oceanwavequilters.com.

Ukiah Unified School District

Ukiah Unified Kindergarten Enrolling Now

2019-20 Kindergarten Registration and Transitional Kindergarten Registration Students age 5 by September 1, 2019 will be enrolled in Kindergarten Students turning 5 between Sept. 2 and Dec. 2, 2019 will enroll in our Transitional Kindergarten Program

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• Ukiah Child a classroomsTuition-free ✓ 1/2-day & full-day for Montessori North Ukiah - Bush St. ages 18 months to 5 years Nokomis - Washington Ave. Head elementary South forUkiah ages 5-13 - S. State St. ✓ Potty-trained not necessary Peach Tree - S. Orchard Ave. Start!

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The gala will be held on June 22, 5:30–10 p.m., at the Boatique Winery in Kelseyville. Tickets are $75 and may be purchased on Eventbrite (search on “Denim & Diamonds 2019”). ¶

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Humor Break 10. Ask kids to please put their shoes on.

11. Tell kids its time to put shoes on.

12. Explain to kids in a voice that is about two octaves higher than your normal voice that the longer it takes to get out the door, the less time they will have to swim at the pool.

13. Say, “Guys, for real. This is the last time I’m going to ask you to put your shoes on.” (A blatant lie.)

14. Yell “Guys! Shoes!”

Sunblock or Your Sanity?

A How-To Guide for Going to the Pool

By Pam Moore

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sunblock now and going to the pool or refusing sunblock and staying home.

1. Tell kids you are going to the pool.

8. Pat yourself on the back for employing the “give choices”

hinking of taking your kids to the pool this summer? Follow these simple steps:

2. Say “No” for the 1,334,543rd time in response to the question “Are we leaving yet?”

3. Nicely ask children to come over to you for sunblock.

4. Tell children to come over to you for sunblock.

5. Fantasize about throwing said sunblock against the wall.

6. Explain in your calmest flight attendant voice how painful sunburn is and why sunblock is so important.

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Explain in your calmest flight attendant voice how painful sunburn is and why sunblock is so important. technique from your parenting book. (No one else is going to congratulate you.)

9. Wonder why everyone makes a big deal about childbirth but no one ever talks about putting sunblock on the child once he or she is born.

15. Collect shoes and offer kids the choice of putting on shoes now or carrying shoes to the car and putting them on at the pool.

16. Remind kids to use the bathroom before you go.

17. Ask them, “For real? No one needs the bathroom?”

18. Tell kids now would be a good time to use the restroom.

19. Mentally commit to wrestling kids out of wet swimsuits in a public restroom and then hoisting each child up to the sink in such a way that the counter is slammed against his or her stomach and your back is on the verge of breaking. Know that the motion-controlled paper towel dispenser will automatically and annoyingly spit out unnecessary towels while you wash the kids’ hands afterward.

20. Pee. Alone. Feel lucky to have this special moment all to yourself.

21. Shove your feet into your flip-flops, run out to the car, make sure everyone’s buckled, and book it to the pool. ¶ Originally published on Mazel Together.

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