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Departments PERSPECTIVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Generosity—teach children to give a helping hand

WOMENS HEALTH. . . . . . . . . . 8 General tips for good health through the years—Time for an annual exam? Consider these health screens

FAMILY ACTIVITIES . . . . . . . 10 Denver museums’ exciting new exhibits— Explore a forest, the paintings of Monet and extreme sports

LEARN AND LIVE . . . . . . . . . . 12 Philanthropy and volunteering—Teach children to be charitable

Special Sections FAMILY HEALTH GUIDE Facing fears—Help kids cope with anxieties and worries, Take a deep breath—Learn to find calm and help kids to do the same, Staying healthy during flu season—keeping germs on the defensive

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FACING FEARS

HEALTHY LIVING . . . . . . . . . 16

Breathe easier—at home—Control common pollutants

CALENDAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 Events and activities for parents, kids and families

TIME OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 What makes vacations memorable?—Family bonding? Sightseeing? Souvenirs?

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Features 18 SAFETY TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

When choosing gifts, make sure they are age-appropriate. Coin-sized batteries are easy for kids to swallow—know what devices have them and store them securely.

20 AVOIDING WINTERTIME School District News GR-E 6 School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Teacher of the year finalist, Monfort named one of America’s Healthiest Schools, Unified programs honored by Special Olympics, Advanced manufacturing opens at Greeley Central, Local band The Burroughs pledges fundraising, programs for schools

Poudre School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Colorado Gov. Jared Polis gets firsthand look at PSD’s career and college readiness programs, Rotary Club Teachers of the Year

Thompson School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 2019 TSD Award of Excellence recipients, TSD breaks ground on Career Technical Education Center, Sneak peek at design of new Pre-K–8th grade school in the Thompson River Ranch subdivision.

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Generosity Generosity learning, being and doing

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women’s health

Time for an annual exam?

Consider these health screens

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s a mom, there’s a good chance you are so preoccupied with keeping your kids healthy that you sometimes neglect yourself. Much of good health can be chalked up to a healthy diet, regular exercise and good sleep—but health screens are also important to keep you humming along. If you are due for an annual exam, set an appointment today and plan to go in with a thoughtful list of questions. Here are the screening tests you should consider, according to your age.

20S AND 30S Stop and appreciate these years of good health. For the most part, you are too young to have age-related diseases or genetic conditions knocking on your door, as you will in later years.

Outside of getting your annual exam and having your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose tested (especially if you are overweight or prone to diabetes) every two to five years, you don’t need to do much else.

Every three years, get a Pap smear to check for cervical cancer.

At age 30, guidelines say you can switch to every five years for a Pap, but consider what you are comfortable with and have a conversation with your doctor. Every five years is a relatively new recommendation, (remember, not too long ago women got them annually) and regular pap smears can prevent most cases of cervical cancer. It’s a slow growing cancer but a deadly one and five years might feel too risky for you.

Consider also getting an STD panel every year, especially if you are sexually active with more than one partner. Gonorrhea has been on the rise in recent years, as has chlamydia, and getting the HIV test at least once in your lifetime is recommended.

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40S AND 50S When you turn 40, it’s time to add mammograms to the above list, if you haven’t already opted to do so. The American College of Gynecology and Obstetrics recommends having a mammogram every year or every two years from ages 40 to 49, then yearly after you turn 50. If you are higher risk, have one annually.

For Pap smears, guidelines recommend getting one every five years from age 30 to 65, if you are tested for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) at the same time. HPV is a big player in cervical cancer. If you don’t get an HPV test, have a Pap every three years.

STAYING HEALTHY AT ANY AGE As a rule of thumb, if you live healthy now you will be healthy later. Eating well, exercising daily, limiting alcohol use, and forming good sleep habits truly do add up day by day. Do your meal planning around vegetables, lean meats and healthy grains. Try to move every day, even if it’s just walking the dog around the neighborhood. Getting in bursts—two-

minute increases in activity like running in the middle of your walk—is good for both blood flow and brain health.

Speaking of brains, don’t forget to attend to your mental health. As a mom, you might feel like you run from the second you wake to the moment your head hits the pillow at night. Stress plays a big role in some of the top health concerns for moms, which include back pain for those with desk jobs, anxiety and overwhelm, fatigue from low iron or B12 levels and headaches.

Build in mini-breaks to unwind and unplug. Instead of checking your social media accounts while waiting for soccer practice to wrap up, walk around the park. Instead of grabbing fast food on busy days, run by a natural grocer and pick up a healthy ready-made meal. Instead of spending all your energy planning your kid’s outings, take time to plan your own, making weekly playdates with friends and your significant other a reliable habit. If you fill yourself back up, you will be less stressed when crisis hits, and days will go more smoothly all around.

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family activities

Denver’s exciting new exhibits

Explore a forest, the paintings of Monet and extreme sports KATIE HARRIS

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here’s always something new to explore in our state’s capital city!

This month, explore one or more of the new exhibits recently opened at Denver’s top-rated museums. Explore an aerial adventure course, ski down a virtual backcountry slope, and come faceto-face with the artwork of one of the most famous painters of all time! Your family won’t want to miss any of these brand new Denver attractions!

Children’s Museum of Denver unveils “Adventure Forest” Guests young and old have the opportunity to connect with nature on a whole new level when they visit the all-new exhibit, Adventure Forest, at the Children’s Museum of Denver.

The exhibit, which opened last June, is a 500-foot long aerial adventure course and immersive art installation that tells the story of “The Fire Trust,” written by collaborating artist Wes Sam-Bruce. Guests will climb, slide and swing their way through the exhibit while decoding the secret language of the “Council of Creatures” and exploring the legends of ancient Earth.

Adventure Forest is open to guests ages 5 and up or at least 44” tall and able to climb independently.

The exhibit is accessible on a firstcome, first-served basis during regular museum hours, with the exception of Tuesdays, when the exhibit closes for maintenance, and in the event of inclement weather due to its outdoor nature. Admission is included with each ticket to the museum ($14/ages 2-59, $12/age 1). Helmets are required in Adventure Forest at all times and closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothing and sunscreen are recommended. An adult must accompany children at all times within the exhibit.

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Visit www.mychildsmuseum.org or call 303-433-7444 for more information.

Denver Art Museum welcomes “Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature” In late October the Denver Art Museum became temporary host to an exhibit dedicated to French Impressionist artist, Claude Monet.

The self-guided audio tour, which will be on display through February 2, 2020, features more than 120 paintings from throughout the artist’s career, highlighting his passion for painting nature scenes from across the many lands he traveled to, from the Normandy Coast, to London, to the Mediterranean and beyond. Guests can explore Monet’s unique style and how it evolved throughout his career, from the increased absence of human presence in his works to his ability to capture water and light in a way that has inspired generations of artists ever since.

This temporary exhibit requires separate tickets ($27/adult, $5/child over 5) in addition to regular museum admittance ($10/adult, Free for under

18). Advanced reservations are highly recommended and can be made at www.denverartmuseum.org or by calling 720-913-0130.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science presents “Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits Through April 2020, DMNS will house Extreme Sports—a peek inside the minds and bodies of athletes who partake in risky sports, such as ice climbing, parkour, free diving and more.

The exhibit is designed to encourage visitors to test their own limits, by immersing them in the environments where the athletes themselves practice and compete. The hands-on exhibit allows guests to try out a course designed by American Ninja Warriors, try out a kid-sized climbing wall, and participate in several virtual experiences.

The Extreme Sports exhibit is included with museum admission ($19.95/adult, $14.95/ages 3-18), and open daily from 9am-5pm, except on Christmas day. To learn more visit www. dmns.org or call 303-370-6000.

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learn and live

Philanthropy and volunteering Teach your children to be charitable

THERESA BAER

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ith the holidays approaching, now is a great time to focus your children on being charitable. Really, any time is a great time, but generously giving money, clothes/toys or time to help to those in need this holiday season can make a huge impact on families—both to those receiving and giving. But where do you start?

Teaching children to be charitable can begin simply with teaching children to be aware of both others’ needs and what they themselves can offer.

Everyone has something to give—even toddlers can understand helping one another. For instance, sharing a precious stuffed animal with a friend or sibling that is hurt shows not only empathy but also generosity and friendship. For older children, philanthropy can be learned by implementing a spend/share/save money management policy to develop a system for donating a portion of their money earned.

Offering to match their donations can also incent kids to contribute more to a cause they believe in. While donating money to charities is always appreciated and used, volunteering time can be equally supportive. Plus, volunteering offers tangible opportunities for you and your kids to see and connect with those you’re supporting and feel good

nonprofit organizations or churches in northern Colorado seeking support.

Get the kids involved in learning about the nonprofits and the people the organizations help, and let your children choose the nonprofit to support.

United Way of Larimer County (UWLC) and United Way of Weld County (UWWC) both offer resources to help you find a nonprofit that interests you and your kids. UWLC produces a Volunteer Resource Guide that is available online as a pdf or in

“Teaching children to be charitable can begin simply with teaching children to be aware of both others’ needs and what they themselves can offer.” about the work you’re contributing and the impact you make.

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print that can be found at local libraries, city hall, the chamber of commerce offices and the CSU and FRCC campuses. The guide lists nonprofits by category (animals/environment, health/ well-being, hunger/homelessness,

Family Volunteer Day November 16 in Larimer County. Look to these local resources for family volunteer opportunities in your community: • United Way of Larimer County www.uwaylc.org/volunteer • United Way of Weld County http://uwweld.galaxydigital.com

individuals with disabilities, youth/ families, etc.) and provides summaries for each organization to understand their purpose. The UWWC website offers summaries of many local agencies and are adding more daily. Both United Way websites have ways to search and sign up for projects that are seeking to engage volunteers.

There are hundreds of ways to volunteer and volunteering as a family comes with many benefits. It offers a way to connect and talk with one another and express interests. It fosters empathy and gives life meaning. Try it out and discover how good you can feel by helping your neighbors together.

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community news Philanthropy, physics and affordable internet Supporting hungry and homeless plus railroad and internet safety THERESA BAER

NOVEMBER IS HOMELESSNESS AWARENESS MONTH Weld County invites you to join the fight this month to end homelessness. Visit www.weldswayhome.org/join-the-fight to learn myths and facts surrounding homelessness and information on ways to help including distributing hygiene kits, fresh socks or hand warmers to those on the street, volunteering at shelters, donating to shelters, or simply offering a friendly smile or greeting to spread some warmth.

TIE DYE FRIDAYS AT CSU’S LITTLE SHOP OF PHYSICS CSU’s Little Shop of Physics (LSOP) offers unique hands-on science experiences for K-12 students as well as providing teachers with lesson plans, workshops, school visits and more. Every Friday afternoon during the school year—known as Tie Dye Fridays—LSOP releases new content on their website which includes new episodes of Show Me Some Science, EveryDay Science, Get Your Science On and their newest “Shopcast” called Flash Science. Check them out online at www.lsop.colostate.edu/tiedye-friday and save the date for their 29th annual open house on Saturday, February 29th from 10am to 4pm at the CSU Lory Student Center. Free and open to the public, the open house will offer over 300 fun hands-on experiments to people of all ages.

installation fee. Those who are eligible for public assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Housing Assistance, Medicaid, SNAP and others may qualify. Visit www. internetessentials.com to learn more and apply online.

AFFORDABLE HIGH SPEED INTERNET FOR ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS The Internet Essentials program from Comcast offers families that receive public assistance an affordable option for high speed internet. At $9.95 per month plus tax, qualified families will receive 15 Mbps with no contract, no credit check and no

STUDY FINDS RAILROADS ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED DANGER TO CHILDREN A study released in September by Safe Kids Worldwide and Union Pacific discovered that only 40 percent of parents surveyed believe children being hit by trains is an issue. When in fact, a child/teen is killed every five days on average in rail-related incidents in the

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U.S. According to the Federal Railroad Administration, seven train-related deaths and 15 injuries occurred in Colorado alone last year as a result of trespassing. Read the study online at www.safekids.org/research-report/ railroads-often-overlooked-dangerchildren and visit the Operation Lifesaver website at www.oli.org for railroad safety and trespassing information to help keep your kids safe.

LARIMER COUNTY STUDENTS AND NONPROFITS KICK OFF ANNUAL GIVE NEXT PROGRAM Last month, over 500 middle and high school students from 21 Thompson and

Poudre School District schools and 45 local nonprofits gathered at the CSU Lory Student Center in Fort Collins to kick off the annual Give Next youth philanthropy program. This year-long hands-on program presented by the Bohemian Foundation is designed to teach the students about giving and the important roles nonprofits play in our community. Local businesses, foundations and individuals become classroom donors by providing each participating school with $5,000 to award to Larimer County nonprofits.

Participating students then design and manage their own grant program by identifying community needs, creating a mission statement, researching nonprofits, reviewing grant applications and of course, making funding decisions.

Last year, over 400 Larimer County students participated and awarded more than $100,000 to 40 Larimer County nonprofits. To learn more about Give Next, visit givenextnoco.org.

STUFF THE TRUCK FROZEN TURKEY DRIVE The Food Bank for Larimer County invites you to participate in their second annual Stuff the Truck Turkey Donation Drive. Their huge tractor-trailer truck will be parked at 2535 College Avenue in Fort Collins, in the old Kmart parking lot, on Thursday, November 21 from 7am–7pm. They ask that you purchase a frozen turkey(s) and drop off at their truck. The Food Bank will then distribute to local agencies to provide holiday meals and/or holiday meal baskets to neighbors in need. Visit www. foodbanklarimer.org for additional ways you can support the Food Bank.

REMEMBER THE COLORADO SAFE HAVEN LAW The Colorado Safe Haven Law, passed in 2000, protects desperate mothers and prevents newborn abandonment by allowing a parent to hand over an infant, up to 72 hours old, to any fire station or hospital employee with no questions asked. The parent will not be prosecuted for abandonment as long as the baby is not harmed. Since the year 2000, more than 50 babies have been safely relinquished in Colorado,

including a baby boy left in at Greeley Fire Station 7 in September of 2006 that was placed into foster care the next day and happily adopted by his foster mom a year later. To learn more, visit www.coloradosafehaven.org.

KEEPING KIDS SAFE ON THE INTERNET In an effort to increase awareness and provide tools to keep children and teens safe from the dangers of sexual predators, online enticement and grooming, cyberbullying, social networking websites, and email, instant messaging (IM), smartphones

and sexting, Fort Collins Police Services will host an internet safety presentation on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. This family session will take place from 6:30–8pm at the Fort Collins Police Services Community Room located at 2221 South Timberline Road in Fort Collins.

During the session, families will be divided into three groups: adults; 8 to 12 year-olds; and 13 to 18-year-olds for age-appropriate presentations.

Please RSVP to Randine Nelson by phone at 970-416-2384 or via email to rnelson@fcgov.com.

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healthy living

Breathe easier—at home Control common pollutants

LEA HANSON

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ndoor air quality refers to the quality of air within and around buildings and structures (in this case your home), especially at it relates to the wellness and satisfaction of the occupants (you and your family). Understanding and controlling common pollutants in your home can help reduce your worry about and risk for health concerns.

Breathing quality indoor air is critical for good health. Most of us spend a significant amount of time indoors where gases, chemicals, and other pollutants can cause headaches, eye irritation, allergies, and/or fatigue.

Serious pollutants can even cause longterm health complications.

Maria Moore, Owner with Pro Check Inspect in Northern Colorado says, “The presence of chemicals in your home can cause a wide range of problems, ranging from an unpleasant odor to physical symptoms (burning and irritation in the eyes, nose, and throat; headaches; nausea; nervous system effects; severe illness; etc.). Some contaminants are so harmful they even cause cancer.”

What to do? Understanding the current quality of your home’s air is the first step. And don’t be afraid, Moore says, “many indoor air quality issues identified by a home survey can be easily remediated or eliminated.” Yet, most of us

Things that are surprisingly lowering your air quality • Fragrance oil diffusers • Scented candles • Plug-in air home fragrances • Vinyl floor plank paneling • Paints and varnishes • Things stored in your garage

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don’t understand what home air quality really means and what a home survey typically measures.

FOCUS ON THE VOCS Indoor quality experts test for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to get a sense of the inorganic chemicals in the air we breathe. VOCS are airborne chemicals the world has produced.

What most of us don’t realize, however, is that our homes—and the world around us—has VOCs all around us.

So, we need to think about elevated levels rather than the mere presance of such compounds.

While VOCs aren’t naturally produced, other things we worry about are. For example, mold. We worry about it, and often forget the substance naturally occurs in nature and isn’t necessarily in and of itself a danger to us. Again, it’s elevated levels we need to be aware of. Moore says, “Mold spores

What Makes a Good Home Survey?

Any good indoor air quality test is going to assess: • Building-Related Sources— Coatings, PVC cements, HVC, CVCs. HFCs and CVCs are most often used as refrigerants for air conditioners and refrigerator/freezers and propellants for blown-in insulation, cushions, aerosol cans, etc.

• Lifestyle-Related Sources—Alcohol products, odorants and fragrances, personal care products, medicines.

• Mixed Building & Lifestyle Sources— Gasoline, adhesives and glues, solvents.

These things need to be stored in separate, closed containers and outside if you’re able. Even when stored in your garage, these materials are off-gassing into your home.

are actually everywhere and it is very difficult if not impossible to remove them from our surroundings completely.

Therefore, part of indoor air testing is really to assess whether your home has an elevated level of mold.”

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Safety Tips for the holidays

Use caution with batteries, choose age-appropriate gifts

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he holiday season is here and for most families that means toys—for kids of all ages! Approximately 50 percent of all toy purchases in the United States occur between the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas. Electronic gadget purchases included, which pose a new safety concern—button battery hazards.

DID YOU KNOW? The coin-sized batteries children swallow come from many devices, most often mini remote controls. Other places you may find them are: singing greeting cards, watches, bathroom scales, and flameless candles.

• It takes as little as two hours to cause severe burns once a coin-sized lithium battery has been swallowed.

• Once burning begins, damage can continue even after the battery is removed.

• Kids can still breathe with the coin lithium

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battery in their throats. It may not be obvious at first that something is wrong.

• Repairing the damage is painful and can require multiple surgeries.

• Each year, more than 3,500 swallowing cases were reported in the U.S. Children under the age of 4 are at the greatest risk.

KEEPING YOUR KIDS SAFE Electronic devices are part of daily life. It only takes a second for your toddler to get hold of one and put in his mouth. Here are a few easy tips for you to follow to protect your kids from button battery-related injuries: SEARCH your home, and any place your child goes, for gadgets that may contain coin lithium batteries.

SECURE coin lithium batterycontrolled devices out of sight and reach of children and keep loose batteries locked away.

SHARE this life-saving information with caregivers, friends, family members and sitters.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Keeping these batteries out of reach and secured in devices is key, but if a child swallows a battery, parents and caregivers should follow these steps:

• Go to the emergency room immediately.

Tell doctors and nurses that your child may have swallowed a battery. If possible, provide the medical team with the identification number found on the

battery’s package.

• Do not let the child eat or drink until a chest x-ray can determine if a battery is present.

• Do not induce vomiting.

• Call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline at 202-6253333 for additional treatment information.

For additional information, visit www.TheBatteryControlled.com.

TOY SAFETY “Right now parents and caregivers are in the middle of the country’s busiest toy-buying season, and the improved safety standards allow them to shop with more confidence than ever,” says Janet Werst, Community Health Supervisor at UCHealth. “However, new hazards pop up with new technology—shoppers should still make sure they are buying age-appropriate toys and following important toy safety guidelines. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) continues to monitor the marketplace to ensure that toys comply with these standards.”

Before shopping for toys, consider the child’s age, interest and skill level.

A fun, but inappropriate toy for a particular child can be dangerous.

Safe Kids Larimer County offers top tips for making sure children’s toys are safe during this holiday season.

Contact the Safe Kids local office at

970-495-7502. For a pocket guide to safe and age-appropriate toys, toy safety fact sheet and much more, visit the Safe Kids Worldwide website at www. safekids.org and search ‘toy safety.’

And if any ‘wheeled’ gift—such as a bicycle, skateboard, scooter or inline skates is on Santa’s list, be sure to include appropriate safety gear such as a proper fitting helmet, elbow/knee pads, and wrist guards.

To stay informed about harmful products in the marketplace, parents can go to www.recalls.gov and sign up for email alerts on recalled children’s products. “It’s too difficult to get your information piecemeal from TV or the newspaper,” adds Werst, “so if you get the emails sent to you each time a recall happens, you’ll know right away which products to avoid.”

Provided by Safe Kids Larimer County

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he phrase ‘you are what you eat’ has been said so many times it has lost its meaning, so stop for a second and really let it soak in. You. Are. What. You. Eat. What you ingest becomes a part of you. It gets built into your bones, organs and blood. Cell by cell, bite by bite, it becomes you. That can be daunting or inspiring.

Either way, it’s a good reminder to feed your kids nutritious foods that grow healthy bodies and strong immunities.

So, what is healthy eating? It’s eating whole foods that are close to their natural form. It’s avoiding processed foods. It’s limiting sugary snacks and sodas. It’s eating clean foods without pesticides, fertilizers, colorings, antibiotics, growth hormones or genetically modified ingredients. It takes mindfulness to eat well, and sometimes a shift in thinking. The payoff is strong kids. Kids who can thrive.

Kids who can fight off sicknesses that come their way this winter.

“My philosophy is that food is medicine,” says Dr. Shannon Evans, Functional Medicine Physician with New Beginnings Functional Medicine Clinic in Fort Collins.

START WITH VEGGIES A great place to start when you are grocery shopping is with the produce aisle. Instead of building your meal list around quick foods or meat, build it around vegetables. Do your best to make

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3 fresh ways to get over a sickness fast

1. If your child succumbs to an illness that demands an antibiotic, like strep throat, Dr. Evans recommends giving your child a kid-friendly probiotic at twice the recommended dose, for a full month.

It takes that much and that long to restore healthy gut bacteria.

2. Did you know elderberry extract has been shown in studies to reduce the length of a cold or flu if taken right from the start? Continue it for seven days for your kids who are 6 months and older.

3. Coming down with a cold? Help it move through your kid’s system faster by going to the chiropractor or getting an osteopathic manipulation to promote lymphatic drainage. It may help shorten a cold’s duration.

half of your plate—or half of the food on the table—vegetables.

Vegetables have important antioxidants and phytonutrients that increase our immunity. When shopping, select a rainbow of colors to ensure you are tapping into these powerful nutrients. Dr. Evans asks parents to think outside the box when it comes to getting kids to eat vegetables.

“Be creative. For instance, substitute mashed cauliflower for mashed potatoes or zucchini for noodles. Sneak in some kale or spinach in their morning smoothies,” she says.

AVOID FOODS THAT CAUSE INFLAMMATION Did you know that your food choices can create inflammation? Inflammation is a big enemy of good health.

According to Johns Hopkins, low-level

chronic inflammation can develop into diseases. Some of these diseases include type 2 diabetes, cancer, depression, asthma and autoimmune diseases such as colitis and arthritis.

“If you are eating things your body doesn’t recognize—like pesticides, dyes, and chemicals—it launches an inflammatory reaction. Inflammation throws off your gut. When your gut isn’t healthy, it isn’t as able to absorb minerals and nutrients,” Dr. Evans says. “A huge part of your immune system is in your gut.”

Inflammation is also caused by eating unhealthy foods, including artificial trans fats (found in processed foods like donuts, fast food and frozen pizza), sugar and high fructose corn syrup, vegetable oil (versus healthy olive oil and avocado oil), refined carbohydrates (sugary breakfast cereals, sweets) and processed meat.

“Read labels and be mindful about what you are feeding your kids. If you can’t pronounce something, your body doesn’t know how to process it,” she says.

EAT ORGANIC AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE “A good place to start is by looking at the ‘dirty dozen’ list of fruits and vegetables and buying those items organic. Buying organic animal products is also important. If you have a big freezer, buy a quarter beef with a friend from a local grower. Local growers tend to use less hormones and antibiotics,” Dr. Evans says.

Look for meats, eggs and dairy products that say free range, cage free, hormone free, antibiotic free and organic.

ASSOCIATE EATING WITH GOOD FEELINGS Create positive feelings around food, and help your kids use food for the right

reasons. Avoid equating food with love, reward or punishment. Making food about health versus emotions means your kids won’t grow into emotional eaters who eat to feel better or snack because they are bored. Create a peaceful dinner table that is stress free and fosters connection to help kids associate eating with true warmth and love. Don’t punish picky eaters or try to force feed them. It’s not your job to make your kids eat something. Your job is simply to make sure healthy foods are available at each meal.

Eat well and have a healthy winter.

Healthy snacks to pack

Pack these immune-boosting foods in your child’s lunch or provide them for an after-school snack throughout the winter to promote wellness.

• Broccoli and cauliflower florets Cruciferous vegetables boost immunity and ward off cancer and other unwanted diseases by turning on antioxidants that combat free radicals, or cell-damaging agents.

• Greek yogurt topped with blueberries Choose Greek yogurt for a low sugar/high protein punch. Its probiotics will help with good gut bacteria, which in turn strengthens your child’s immune system. Add blueberries to the top to immediately boost immunity. According to a study by the University of Auckland, adults who ate blueberries regularly were 33 percent less likely to get a cold, thanks to flavonoids in the berries.

• Hard-boiled eggs Eggs are a heavy hitter for immunity, because they are packed with vitamin D. In winter, our vitamin D levels drop because we are not out in the sun. It’s a good idea for kids, and adults, to take a supplement of vitamin D. • Apples The “apple a day…” saying didn’t come out of nowhere. Studies show the phytochemical antioxidants in apples boost immunity. Oranges, grapefruit, pineapple and other citrus fruits are great, too, since they are loaded with vitamin C. RMPARENT

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Facing fears

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e all worry at times. It’s no different for kids. Depending on the age, kids worry about being apart from their parents, friendships, appearance, grades, new situations, and the future. As a parent, when should you worry about worry?

Worry and anxiety are normal, especially during times of change like moving to a new city, starting a new school, divorce, and a death in the family. Worry is also normal during a stressful time at school or with friends.

When your child is entering a new situation, combat worry with reassurance and planning.

If you have a naturally anxious child, make a conscious effort to model calm. It’s best for parents to zip-it in front of their kids when it comes to expressing worries.

Fears, such as stranger anxiety, mild separation anxiety, and even some phobias are normal. But if your child avoids situations, becomes unhappy, or is paralyzed by fear, it’s time to seek help. Kids ages 6 to 9 may express anxiety through frequent nightmares or trouble sleeping. Usually, this passes with time and reassurance.

It’s best to help kids face school fears and other anxieties early before avoidance habits are ingrained.

Kids can change their thinking fairly quickly. If your child starts a pattern of not wanting to go to school, leave the house, or be separated from you, it’s time to ask questions. Talk it out, name the fear, and support them in overcoming it.

Kids can also feel anxiety around tests and grades. If your child is trying at school but struggling, set realistic goals and reassure him or her that you think they’re smart and that trying hard is all you expect. If you suspect a learning problem, have your child evaluated.

General anxiety—worries about bad things happening—is experienced more commonly by kids ages 9 to 14.

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That’s the age when they understand mortality and that death is permanent.

When your child shows this kind of fear, flush it out. Did it happen because of some traumatic event? Did he hear or read about someone dying?

Or, has he always been anxious and is getting worse?.

Besides budding worries about appearance and fitting in with peers, pre-teens and teens might worry about war, violence and world disasters. Regardless, don’t immediately switch off the news or throw away the newspaper. Since we can’t completely protect older kids from information, it’s best to process it together. Watch a brief report on a big event with your

kids then turn it off and discuss it. Yet watching news as a habit isn’t healthy for kids.

To conquer anxieties, kids need to walk through the fear and learn that they can come out fine on the other side. Encourage risk taking and letting her learn from her own mistakes. Kids who fall learn how to pick themselves up. But if they have a true phobia, don’t press them to face it.

Leave that to the professionals.

Bottom line, all kids are anxious sometimes. Usually, worries and anxiety pass when stressful situations pass. So take a deep breath and know that you will know if, and when, it’s time to seek help.

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nfluenza and other seasonal illnesses can disrupt your family and your household for weeks, or longer.

While the symptoms are usually mild, they can be severe—and even deadly— so avoiding contracting it altogether is any family’s ideal.

The Weld County Health Department tells us that seasonal flu is “a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death (www.weldgov.com/ departments/health_and_environment/ seasonal_flu_information/).” Influenza is no joke: each year, about five to 35 percent of the population gets the flu, more than 200,000 are hospitalized, and about 36,000 people die from flurelated causes. While typically death only occurs in the very old, very young, and those with other certain health complications, we all want to avoid it.

FLU SYMPTOMS Many people incorrectly assume the flu always includes diarrhea and/or vomiting, but these symptoms actually only occur sometimes. More typical symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches, chills, and fatigue. It is important to know that everyone who has the flu will

have a fever while other symptoms may or may not be present.

AVOIDING THE FLU According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated every year (www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits/ index.htm), but good habits beyond that can do a lot to stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses such as the flu. The CDC offers general tips that are helpful to all people to help stay healthy during this time of year:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, stay home from work or school whenever possible.

• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Coughing, sneezing, and unclean hands most commonly spread the flu virus. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. These are the areas of your body that are most susceptible to taking in germs.

• Wash your hands several times per day.

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Facts about the flu vaccine

Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently, here are some less commonly known facts to be aware of this year: • Flu vaccines work by providing the body with antibodies that provide protection against infection.

• Since 2010, the CDC recommends annual influenza vaccination for everyone six months and older.

• It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body.

• Flu vaccines are offered in many doctor’s offices, clinics, health departments, pharmacies and college health centers, as well as by many employers, and even in some schools.

frequently touched surfaces at home, work, and school including doorknobs, keyboards, and countertops.

• Practice good health habits such as getting enough sleep, staying hydrated, eating nutritious food, and getting enough exercise.

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f you are feeling overwhelmed, take a deep breath. In fact, that’s the simplest way to lessen stress.

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1. EXPLORE MEDITATION AND YOGA Many people find peace and a sense of being centered and calm through the ancient practices of meditation and yoga. If your child is stressed or upset, encourage these activities in a class setting or at home. An easy medita-

tion technique for kids is OM mantra chanting: Sit up straight and place your hand in the Gyan Mudra position (tips of thumb and index finger meeting while resting your wrists on your knees). Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Then exhale and chant

“OM” as long as you can. Repeat. If desired, replace the OM with simple deep breathing, staying aware of each breath. Need a class? Local gyms and city recreation centers offer yoga classes for kids and families. Also, The Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado offers Mom and Tot Yoga classes, ongoing, in Fort Collins and Loveland (fcwc.com).

2. CONNECT AND LISTEN TO YOUR KIDS Really connecting with others brings calm. This may seem obvious, but sometimes we don’t slow down enough to really sit and listen to our kids and engage in what they are saying. Practice this habit, even if they are rattling on and on about a video game or a friends’ personal drama. Feeling heard by the ones who love us and feeling like others really “get” us is a powerful feeling—it tells us that we matter— which brings a sense of inner peace and stability.

“I really stress the simple notion of just spending time together. It doesn’t have to be a big event. It can be simply eating together or going on a bike ride. If kids have this connection in their own family, they’ll reach out and create it with other people,” says Kristin Glenn, Education Coordinator for the Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado.

3. TEACH RELAXATION SKILLS Sit still and hold your child. Take deep breaths. You’ll discover that your child’s heart beat and breaths will slow down to match yours. Help your child identify when her heart is beating fast or when she feels butterflies in her stomach.

When she does, ask her what makes her feel better and do it—whether it is taking time to sit and snuggle or running around the back yard.

4. READ A DAILY MEANINGFUL QUOTE OR WRITING This could be a habit at the breakfast table to set an intention for the day, or it might be something you do as a tradition on holidays or when out in nature while

hiking or camping. However often you do it, it’s a good habit to have. Feeling inspiration or wonder in other peoples’ writings and ruminations on life enrich our own views and give us a wider perspective, besides setting a mood of calm.

5. EXPERIENCE NATURAL BEAUTY Marveling at nature is a universal way to experience a sense of peace. Gazing over a vast space or at the stars can make us feel like our own lives and inner worries are small and insignificant, helping us find perspective. It also makes us feel part of an incredible whole.

“Spiritual calm and nature are often synonymous. People gain solace and peace by being outdoors and taking in natures’ magnificence,” Glenn says.

Get out and sit on a rock at Horsetooth Reservoir or drive up the Poudre River and have a picnic by the river. If you don’t have time for that, simply walk the bike path or explore a local city park. Just get out often and regularly with your kids.

6. G ET INVOLVED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE People who volunteer are happier, and hence, calmer. There’s great satisfaction in helping others. Explore the United Way of Larimer County (uwaylc.org) for volunteer opportunities that you and your children can do together.

7. LOVE YOUR KIDS UNCONDITIONALLY Having high expectations for your kids causes stress. Kids care what their parents’ think, and if they get the message that they have to achieve certain milestones to earn your praise, respect, or love, then they feel stress.

A study by UCLA found that kids of parents who were not emotionally warm were more stressed due to pressure to succeed, without the balance of affection. Kids who were stressed experienced more high blood pressure, cholesterol and heart issues whereas the kids who felt unconditionally loved and received their parent’s affection had less of these health risks.

Show your kids unconditional love by sending the message that you

respect their interests, personalities and choices. It’s never withholding love or affection; rather it’s creating a safe atmosphere where your child feels comfortable to tell you about their life without fear of ridicule, punishment or judgement.

8. HELP KIDS FIND MEANING When kids are doing something they enjoy or are excited about, they feel more freedom and less stress. They lose themselves in the moment.

“Today’s youth seem freer to find spiritual meaning in their own ways.

I’m impressed by young people today that help out in their community, show caring for friends, and find meaning in attending church or in being in nature.

More and more, they seem to be given permission to explore what brings personal meaning to life. There’s a confidence and inner strength that accompanies that,” Glenn says.

9. E NCOURAGE ART, DRAWING, JOURNALING AND STORYTELLING Confidence and self-respect creates a sense of peace. Help your child gain a respect for who she is by encouraging her to record her own personal history through artwork and writing. Have her create a story book of one of her favorite days and describe how it made her feel. Or ask an older child to journal about what brings him happiness in life. Or, encourage him to describe what it was like to make the winning goal or be honored at the science fair.

By writing and drawing personal stories kids gain a sense of who they are.

If they are sure of who they are they feel less compelled to prove themselves or compare themselves to others, which causes stress.

10. MOVE YOUR BODY It may seem like exercising or moving your body is the opposite of calm, but stress builds up in our bodies, so letting out tension through physical exercise helps us sleep better, digest better and feel better about ourselves.

Make it a mantra to move every day.

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Orthodontic Associates of Greeley 3400 W. 16th St., Bldg. 4-V, GR 356-5900 www.drbradsmiles.com Pediatric Dentistry of Loveland 2800 Madison Square Dr. #1, LV 669-7711 www.tropicalteeth.com

Pediatric Dentistry of the Rockies 4609 S. Timberline Rd., Ste. 103B, FC, 484-4104 www.RockiesKidsDDS.com Perfect Teeth 1856 N. College Ave. #110, FC 408-0282 902 14th St., GR, 347-8815 1685 Rocky Mountain Ave., Ste. 400 LV, 800-2750 3400 W. Eisenhower Blvd., LV 818-5718 www.perfectteeth.com Poudre Valley Family Dental 2032 Lowe St., Ste. 100, FC 221-3020 www.poudrevalleyfamilydental.com Richter Orthodontics 1813 61st Ave., Ste. 100, GR 373-1237 www.richterorthodontics.com Sherick Orthodontics 1136 E. Stuart St. #2-160, FC 221-2616 2984 Ginnala Dr., LV, 663-4356 600 S. St. Vrain Ave., Ste. 3., EP 221-2616 www.psherickdds.com Shores Family Dentistry 4360 Boardwalk Dr. #100, FC 226-2920 www.shoresfamilydentistry.com ToothZone 1220 Oak Park Dr., FC, 237-3142 383 W. Drake Rd. #103, FC, 658-8544 www.toothzone.com Vinna C. Norris, DDS 1221 E. Elizabeth St., Ste. 2, FC 221-1400 www.dentistsfortcollins.com W Orthodontics, David Way, DDS 1424 E. Horsetooth Rd. #1, FC 223-8080, www.orthoway.com Ward Orthodontics 2720 Council Tree Ave., Ste. 266, FC 818-8798, www.wardortho.com Wells & Abrames Dental 702 W. Drake Rd., Bldg. G, FC 493-9299 www.wellsabramesdental.com

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Wild for a Smile Pediatric Dentistry 1819 61st Ave., Ste. 101, GR, 506-1339 www.wildforasmile.com

Rocky Mountain Family Physicians 1124 E. Elizabeth, Bldg. C, FC 484-0798, www.RMFamilyPhys.com

Windsor Community Recreation Center 250 N. 11th St., WS, 674-3500 www.windsorgov.com

Windsor Pediatric Dentistry 1299 W. Main St., Unit C, WS, 674-3247 www.windsorpediatricdentistry.com

Salud Family Health Centers Located in Estes Park and Fort Collins 484-0999, www.saludclinic.org

Work Out West 5699-5701 W. 20th St., GR 330-9691, www.workoutwest.com

Zimmer Family Dentistry 1343 E. Prospect Rd. #D1, FC, 221-4500 www.zimmerfamilydentistry.com

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HEALTH INSURANCE

DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION TEAM Wellness & Prevention 530 S. College Ave., FC 224-9931, www.teamwandp.org

FAMILY PHYSICIANS

Associates in Family Medicine Several locations in FC, LV, WS. 204-0300, www.afmfc.com Banner Health Clinics Several locations in northern Colorado.

833-252-5535, www.bannerhealth.com Daniel B. Jinich, MD, PC 2001 S. Shields St. Bldg. E, Ste. 201, FC 221-9991, www.docdan.net Direct Family Care of Northern Colorado 126 W. Harvard St., Ste.1, FC 632-4931 www.directfamilycareofnoco.com Foothills Family Care, LLC 3213 Nelson Ln., FC, 221-5858 www.foothillsfamilycarellc.com Healing Gardens Health Center 315 Canyon Ave., FC, 472-6789 www.thehealinggardens.org Kaiser Permanente Several locations in n. Colorado.

855-208-7221 www.kaiserpermanente.org Mallory Family Wellness 1548 N. Boise Ave., LV, 669-9245 www.docmallory.com Miramont Family Medicine Several locations in n. Colorado.

225-5000, www.miramont.us Mountain View Family Medicine, PC 2121 E. Harmony Rd., Unit 310, FC 221-3855, www.mountainviewfamily medicinepc.com Nextera Healthcare 1006 Robertson St., FC 126 W. Harvard St., Ste. 1, FC 3938 JFK Pkwy., FC 6801 W. 20th St., GR 1135 N. Lincoln Ave., Ste. 6, LV 303-501-2600 www.nexterahealthcare.com

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UCHealth Northern Colorado Several locations in northern Colorado.

495-7000, www.uchealth.org The Youth Clinic 1200 E. Elizabeth St., FC 1214 Oak Park Dr., FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. #260, LV 4845 Weitzel St., Ste. 101, Timnath 267-9510 www.youthclinic.com

FITNESS & RECREATION

Chilson Recreation Center 700 E. Fourth St., LV, 962-2386 www.cityofloveland.org Greeley Recreation Center 651 10th Ave., GR, 350-9400 www.greeleyrec.com Fit5 Studio 4637 S. Mason St., Unit A1, FC 775-3955, www.fit5studio.com Genesis Lifestyle Fitness 1307 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 224-2582 901 Oakridge Dr., FC, 282-1000 1800 Heath Pkwy., FC, 221-5000 3755 Precision Dr., LV, 744-5005 www.genesishealthclubs.com Loveland Athletic Club 1000 S. Lincoln Ave., LV, 663-4009 www.lovelandathleticclub.com Raintree Athletic Club 2555 S. Shields St., FC, 490-1300 www.raintreeathleticclub.com Northside Aztlan Community Center 112 E. Willow St., FC, 221-6256 www.fcgov.com/recreation/north-aztlan Old Town Athletic Club 351 Linden St., FC, 493-7222 www.oldtown-athleticclub.com SNAP Fitness 1015 S. Taft Hill Rd., FC, 472-1777 www.snapfitness.com The Other Club 1227 Riverside Ave., FC, 221-4348 www.theotherclubfitness.com Title Boxing Club 4360 S. College Ave., FC 226-4822, www.titleboxingclub.com

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Health First Colorado (Medicaid)/ Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) 800-359-1991 www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf North Colorado Health Alliance 2930 11th Ave., EV 1010 A St., GR 302 3rd St. SE, LV 350-4673 www.northcoloradohealthalliance.org Healthy Communities 1525 Blue Spruce Dr., FC 498-6754, www.larimer.org/health/ chs/epsdt.asp Kaiser Permanente Several locations in northern Colorado.

877-297-0566 www.kaiserpermanente.org Larimer Health Connect 144 N. Mason St., Unit 7, FC 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC 1511 E. 11th St., LV, 472-0444 www.larimerhealthconnect.org

HOSPITALS

Banner Fort Collins Medical Center 4700 Lady Moon Dr., FC 821-4000, www.bannerhealth.com Estes Park Health 555 Prospect Ave., EP, 586-2317 www.eph.org McKee Medical Center 2000 Boise Ave., LV, 669-4640 www.bannerhealth.com Medical Center of the Rockies 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., LV 624-2500, www.uchealth.org North Colorado Medical Center 1801 16th St., GR, 352-4121 www.bannerhealth.com Poudre Valley Hospital 1024 S. Lemay Ave., FC 495-7000, www.uchealth.org

INFORMATION & HEALTH PROMOTION Grand Family Coalition, Inc. 699-2837 www.grandfamilycoalition.org

Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC, 224-5209 www.healthdistrict.org Health Info Source www.healthinfosource.com Senior Living Advisors of Colorado Danita Nixon, CSA® 541-4592 www.slacolo.com

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Aspen Medical Center — Internal Medicine 2923 Ginnala Dr., LV, 669-6660 www.bannerhealth.com Sands and Associates 1021 Robertson St., FC, 482-0666 UCHealth Internal Medicine Clinics Several office in northern Colorado. www.uchealth.org

MENTAL HEALTH, COUNSELING, THERAPY

Beyond the Mirror Counseling & Wellness 1031 Robertson St., FC, 413-2264 www.beyondthemirror.org Braindrops, Play Therapy and Wellness 209 E. Plum St., 2nd Floor, FC 818-0882 www.braindropsplaytherapy.com CAYAC (Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Connections) 1302 S. Shields St., A1-3, FC 221-3308 www.healthdistrict.org/cayac Clear View Behavioral Health 4770 Larimer Pkwy., Johnstown 970-800-5555 www.clearviewbh.com Connections - Adult Services 425 W. Mulberry St., Ste. 101, FC 221-5551 www.mentalhealthconnections.com Heart-Centered Counseling FC, GR, LV locations. 310-3406 www.heartcenteredcounselors.com Mountain Crest Behavioral Health Center 4601 Corbett Dr., FC, 207-4800 www.uchealth.org SummitStone Health Partners EP, FC, LV locations. 494-4200 www.summitstonehealth.org

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ORTHOPEDICS

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies 2500 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 493-0112 1900 16th St., 3rd Floor, GR 573-3224 3470 E. 15th St., LV, 663-3975 www.orthohealth.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline Rd., Ste. 120, FC 267-9600 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV 663-2225 www.scottfamilyhealth.com

PEDIATRICIANS

The Children’s Health Place 1601 29th Ave. Pl., Ste. 101, GR 356-2600 www.facebook.com/thechildrens healthplace Banner Health Clinic 2555 E. 13th St. #130, LV 820-5437, www.bannerhealth.com Pediatric Associates of Northern Colorado 1330 Oakridge Dr. #100, FC 484-4871 www.pediatricassociatesnc.com Thompson River Pediatrics and Urgent Care 4880 Thompson Pkwy., Ste. 116 Johnstown 619-8139, www.trpeds.com The Youth Clinic 1200 E. Elizabeth St., FC 1214 Oak Park Dr., FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave. #260, LV 4845 Weitzel St., Ste. 101, Timnath 267-9510 www.youthclinic.com

PHYSICALS

Concentra 620 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 221-5811 www.concentra.com

PRENATAL

4D SonoImage 295 E. 29th St., Ste. 215, LV 460-1596 www.4DSonoImage.com

REHABILITATION OCCUPATIONAL & PHYSICAL THERAPY

Berkana Rehabilitation Institute 2001 S. Shields St., Bldg. A, Ste. 1 FC, 797-2431 www.berkanarehab.com

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Colorado in Motion 210 W. Magnolia St., Ste. 110, FC ,221-1201 115 E. Harmony Rd., Ste. 160, FC 221-1201 3744 Timberline Rd., Ste. 103, FC 221-1201 2021 Battlecreek Dr. Unit A, FC 221-1201 1901 56th Ave., Ste. 110, GR 451-5776 1555 Main St., Unit A4/5, WS 221-1201 www.coloradoinmotion.com Hearts & Horses 163 N. CR 29, LV, 663-4200 www.heartsandhorses.org Integrated Pediatric Therapy Associates 4650 Royal Vista Cir., Ste 100, WS 305-5070 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. P2, GR 702-2507 www.integratedpedstherapy.com My Heroes 701 S. Overland Tr., FC, 678-984-7774 www.myheroestherapy.com Scott Family Health 4038 S. Timberline Rd., Ste. 120, FC 267-9600 1491 N. Denver Ave., Ste. 101, LV 663-2225 www.scottfamilyhealth.com The Suites-Healthcare Redefined 4880 Ziegler Rd., FC, 223-4376 www.thesuiteshc.com

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

Rocky Mountain Center for Reproductive Medicine 1080 E. Elizabeth St., FC, 493-6353 www.drbachus.com

SENIOR HEALTH

Columbine Health Systems 802 W. Drake Rd., Ste. 101, FC 800-718-2164 www.columbinehealth.com Good Samaritan Society Various services in EP, FC, GR, LV WS. 888-817-4528, www.good-sam.com HomeWell Care Services 1401 S. Taft Ave. #207, LV, 461-4799 www.homewellseniorcare.com Visiting Angels 325-6135, www.visitingangels seniorcare.com

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SMOKING PREVENTION

Health District of Northern Larimer County 120 Bristlecone Dr., FC, 224-5209 www.healthdistrict.org Larimer County Tobacco Prevention www.larimer.org/tobacco Tobacco-Free Coalition of Weld County www.tfcweldcounty.com

SPECIALTY CARE

Total Vein Care 1136 E. Stuart St. #4102, FC 498-8346, www.totalvein.net

SPEECH THERAPY

Children’s Speech & Reading Center 1330 Oakridge Dr. #10, FC, 419-0486, www.csrckids.org Integrated Pediatric Therapy Associates 4650 Royal Vista Cir., Ste 100, WS 305-5070 www.integratedpedstherapy.com Speech & Language Stimulation Center 760 Whalers Way, Bldg. C, Ste. 100, FC, 495-1150 www.speech-language-voice.com My Heroes 735 S. Overland Tr., FC 678-984-7774 www.myheroestherapy.com

SPINE & BRAIN CARE

Front Range Center for Brain & Spine Surgery 1313 Riverside Ave., FC, 493-1292 www.brain-spine.com Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies 2500 E. Prospect Rd., FC, 493-0112 1900 16th St., 3rd Floor, GR 573-3224 3470 E. 15th St., LV, 663-3975 www.orthohealth.com

Pediatric Urgent Care of Northern Colorado 4845 Weitzel St., Ste. 101, Timnath 494-2626, www.pucnc.com Thompson River Pediatrics & Urgent Care 4880 Thompson Pkwy., Ste. 116 Johnstown 619-8139, www.thompsonriver pediatrics.com

Spine Correction Center of the Rockies 2244 E. Harmony St. #110, FC 658-5115 www.spinecorrectioncenter.com

UCHealth Urgent Care 2127 E. Harmony Rd. Ste. 140, FC 297-6250 1900 16th St., GR, 350-2454 3850 N. Grant Ave., Ste. 200, LV 624-5150 www.uchealth.org

SPORTS MEDICINE

VISION

URGENT CARE

Adventure Vision 3485 C West 10th St., GR, 353-4746 3515 Mountain Lion Dr., LV 825-7446 www.adventuregreeley.com

Colorado Clinic 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. N Ste. 1 GR, 710-3551 3810 N. Grant Ave., LV, 707-5257 www.coloradoclinic.com Banner Urgent Care 3617 S. College Ave., FC, 821-1500 2015 35th Ave., GR, 810-4155 2555 E. 13th St. #110, LV, 820-4264 www.bannerhealth.com Concentra Urgent Care 620 S. Lemay Ave., FC, 221-5811 www.concentra.com NextCare Urgent Care 1011 39th Ave., GR, 351-8181 www.nextcare.com

2020 Vision Center 3501 S. Shields St., FC, 490-2020 www.2020visioncenter.com

Eye Center of Northern Colorado 1725 E. Prospect Rd., FC 3151 Precision Dr., FC 1701 61st Ave., GR 6125 Skypond Dr., LV 2555 E. 13th St., Ste. 225, LV 221-2222, www.eyecenternoco.com Kirk Eye Center 3650 E. 15th St., LV 669-1107, www.kirkeyecenter.com

See Life Family Vision Source 2867 35th Ave., GR, 346-1411 www.seelifevision.com The Eyes Have It 102 W. Mountain Ave., FC, 407-0665 www.theeyeshaveitfc.com Windsor Eye Care & Vision Center 515 Main St., WS, 460-0154 www.windsorvisionsource.com

WOMEN’S HEALTH OB/GYN

A Woman’s Healing Center, LLC 1006 Luke St., FC, 419-1111 www.AWomansHealingCenter.com Banner OB/GYN & Midwife Services 1900 N. Boise Ave. #300, LV 820-2009 1647 E. 18th St., LV, 820-6730 2001 70th Ave. #302, GR, 810-6353 www.bannerhealth.com Nothern Colorado Doula Association www.nocodoulas.com UCHealth Women’s Care Clinic 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., North Office Bldg., Ste. 220, LV 336-1500 www.uchealth.com The Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado 1107 S. Lemay Ave., FC 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., North Bldg. Ste. 150, LV 7251 W. 20th St., Bldg. K, GR 493-7442 www.fcwc.com

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greeley district 6 news Advanced manufacturing opens at Greeley Central apprenticeships and internships in the field. Students must attend Greeley Central High School to be enrolled in the program. Open enrollment for students living outside their boundary school will begin in November for the 2020-21 school year.

Greeley-Evans School District 6 officially opened the new Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathway at Greeley Central High School with a ribbon cutting and open house on Monday, Sept. 29.

The Advanced Manufacturing pathway will provide training for students on skills needed to work in many jobs that support manufacturing, including robotics, mechanics, industrial troubleshooting and safety. District 6 is partnering with Aims Community College to help students earn post-secondary credit as well as industry certifications.

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prepared to fill jobs in their businesses, or enter other training programs,” said Superintendent Dr. Deirdre Pilch. “We are proud to add this program, which would not have been possible without some incredible partners that made Advanced Manufacturing possible at Greeley Central.”

The new Advanced Manufacturing Career Pathway is located in a former wood shop at Greeley Central High School. The renovation and equipment for the pathway was paid for through a grant from the city of Greeley, a Daniels Fund grant secured through The Success Foundation serving Greeley and Evans Schools, and funding from the 2017 Mill Levy Override.

Students enrolled in the program will also have the opportunity to complete

DISTRICT 6’S MACHIN NORRIS A FINALIST FOR TEACHER OF THE YEAR Machin Norris, a STEM Integration teacher at Northridge High School and former science teacher at Franklin Middle School, is a finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year.

Ms. Norris was selected to participate in the 2019 Teacher Innovator Institute at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. this past summer. She also attended an aerospace and aviation two-week pilot camp in Houston in conjunction with Envision, Space Center Houston, OneOrbit and Rice University. She has taught in District 6 since 2011.

A team from the Colorado Department of Education will visit Northridge to talk with Ms. Norris, students and other staff, before making the final Teacher of the Year selection.

The sole finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year will be announced

by Nov. 1, and that person will go on to compete for the National Teacher of the Year.

The last time District 6 had a finalist for Teacher of the Year was in 2011, when Mary Billings, also a teacher at Franklin Middle School, was honored.

MONFORT NAMED ONE OF AMERICA’S HEALTHIEST SCHOOLS Monfort Elementary School has been named one of America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. Monfort is the only school in Colorado to receive this honor.

To qualify for this award, Monfort

staff and students had to: meet or exceed federal nutrition standards for school meals and snacks; offer breakfast every day; incorporate physical activity before, during and after the school day; implement the District 6 wellness policies and update progress annually, and involve parents and community members in decision making.

The school will also host its third Jog-A-Thon this year as a fundraiser.

The school has received a grant to create a mindfulness space and fitness area for staff.

UNIFIED PROGRAMS HONORED BY SPECIAL OLYMPICS Greeley Central and Greeley West High Schools have been honored by Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools for their efforts to create inclusive sports teams and competition for students.

Greeley West and Greeley Central are among 14 schools in Colorado and 174 schools nationwide to be recognized as 2019 National Banner Unified Champion Schools. More than 7,500 schools applied for this honor.

Special Olympics Unified Sports are teams or fitness programs that combine an approximately equal number

of students with and without disabilities.

These teams compete around the state.

The schools received a letter from Special Olympics International recognizing their achievements. School assemblies are also planned to recognize the achievement.

LOCAL BAND THE BURROUGHS PLEDGES FUNDRAISING AND PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS Greeley-based funk and soul band The Burroughs is excited to launch a new partnership with Greeley-Evans School District 6. The Bands Give Back initiative aims to support local students through fundraising and outreach efforts that provide increased access to music education.

The Burroughs have pledged the following for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year: • Fundraise $2000 to purchase musical instrument sets for schools. The band will donate a percentage of every merchandise sale during the school year to achieve this goal.

• Make two “pop-ups” to local schools to perform for and interact with students.

• Host one public concert collaboration with a local school music program.

The Burroughs hope to inspire other local musicians to participate in Bands Give Back by making their own pledges to donate time or money. All money raised through this initiative will be dedicated towards funding instrument labs at local schools that provide students access to professional quality musical instruments and recording equipment. The overall fundraising goal of this initiative is $5000 by June 2020.

In addition to the fundraising goal, The Burroughs want to encourage local musicians and bands to donate their time to musical outreach with schools and students. This could take the form of performances or clinics at local schools, donated lesson times, or incorporating student ensembles into the lineups of local performances.

Local businesses and community partners are encouraged to join this initiative as well. The Burroughs are excited to announce that the Weldwerks Community Foundation has already pledged to match the band’s $2000 fundraising goal, generated through a portion of Weldwerks merchandise sales over the 2019-2020 school year.

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poudre school district news Rotary clubs honor educators

ROTARY CLUBS HONOR CÉSAR FUENTES, KRISTA BRAKHAGE AND JANE RYAN The Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins honored three Poudre School District educators with its prestigious Teachers of the Year Award at a recent ceremony celebrating these dedicated teachers.

This marks the 26th year of the award, which was first given by the Fort Collins Rotary Club.

“We understand that what we do is not just academics, but is helping parents and families and communities to grow whole people who are engaged and healthy,” PSD Superintendent Dr. Sandra Smyser said at the event. “We care about all the parts of raising a young person. It is our honor to take care of our community’s children every day.”

This year’s outstanding winners are: • César Fuentes, fourth-grade Spanish literacy and writing teacher at Harris Bilingual Immersion School • Krista Brakhage, ninth-grade language arts teacher at Poudre High School

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• Jane Ryan, first-grade teacher at Linton Elementary School

COLORADO GOV. JARED POLIS GETS FIRSTHAND LOOK AT PSD’S CAREER AND COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAMS Colorado Gov. Jared Polis’ visited Poudre High School to go behind the scenes of Poudre High’s innovative and amazing career and college readiness

programs, which align with the State of Colorado’s career pathways.

The tour started in the Greenhouse Management class, after which students in the Geometry in Construction course showcased the home they are building for Habitat for Humanity.

The Escape Room came next. This is a Business Leadership Capstone for students in Poudre High’s

entrepreneurship pathway. This is a student enterprise in which students create a business plan, raise capital, design the Escape Room, and market and sustain an actual business.

A visit to the Catering 2 class gave the governor a literal taste of 3D-printed Colorado flag cookies. This was apropos since the governor was sporting red, white, yellow and blue Colorado flag sneakers, a change from his usual blue kicks.

At one point, the governor even stepped into a government class and gave an impromptu lesson on how a bill becomes law.

PSD has a long history of offering strong career and technical educational opportunities. Students across PSD may connect with business mentors through NoCo Inspire, earn a certification to commercially fly drones at the Futures Lab, practice intricate wood and metalworking skills at multiple schools, earn college credits while in high school, and so much more.

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thompson school district news New school in design phase

The design phase for the new Pre-K – 8th grade school in the Thompson River Ranch subdivision has been progressing and a groundbreaking will be taking place early next year. Here is a sneak peek at some tentative renderings.

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE Congratulations to the 2019 TSD Award of Excellence recipients! The community appreciates all of the

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excellent work that is done by employees each and every day!

• Licensed Staff: Liza Bauer, Tanya Brown, Chad Custer, Jill Date, Ashley Dulin, Melody Fisher, Stephanie Jepson, Jeny Laugel, Carrie Raynolds, Kendrick White • Classified Staff: Rachelle Bowker, Sammi Burchfield, Kim Downing, Jason Hetzel, Glenna Keil, Dee Lindstrom, Sarah Rosenberry, Michelle Trujillo • Teams: Lincoln ILC/ILLC Team, Day

Treatment Team @ Centennial • APT Staff: Angela Geraghty, Matt Kuhn, Todd Piccone

GROUND BREAKING CAREERS TSD had an historic evening as they broke ground on their Career Technical Education Center. A special thank you to Bank of Colorado, TEF, students, parents and communities for helping TSD celebrate in style.

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NOVEMBER 2019 ONGOING THIRD SUNDAYS Sensory-Friendly Family Swim For families who include members with sensory needs, the crowd will be small, the environment accepting and the noise lessened by turning off water features except for lazy river. All ages. Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. Fourth St., LV. 6–7:15pm. www.cityofloveland.org.

THROUGH NOVEMBER 17 The Hunchback of Notre Dame Powerful musical of the love story of the gypsy Esmeralda, the deformed bellringer Quasimodo and the gallant Captain Phoebus in 15th Century Paris. Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Dr., Johnstown. Times vary. 744-3747 www.coloradocandlelight.com.

THROUGH DECEMBER 14 The Moon Museum: Unofficial Art on Apollo 12 Exhibition offers a captivating example of complex ways in which art and technology are interrelated. All ages. Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., FC. 10am–6pm.

491-1989, www.artmuseum.colostate.edu.

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THROUGH JANUARY 12 Game Changers: Live the Video Game Evolution Explore the past and uncover the future of gaming. Try operating a supersized Nintendo controller, play Tetris on a giant Game Boy and more. $6/person ($3/ members) in addition to admission. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10am–5pm. 221-6738 www.fcmod.org.

NOVEMBER 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 International Games Week at the Library Explore a different type each day: classic board games, trivia games, party games, modern board games, video games. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 3pm. 888861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 5 THROUGH DECEMBER 3 Strumming in the Stacks 3 Use one of library’s acoustic guitars or bring your own and learn a few songs together. Registration required. Ages 14+. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 6:30pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

NOVEMBER 12 AND NOVEMBER 16 Discovery Zone: Technology Toys Discover crafts and experience science with a new activity each month. Ages 5+ with caregiver. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave. FC. 3:30pm. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

NOVEMBER 15 THROUGH 17 James and the Giant Peach Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a giant piece of fruit. All ages. $12–18. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia, FC. Times vary. 221-6730, www.lctix.com.

NOVEMBER 16 THROUGH 17 NoCo Theatrix presents Frozen, JR. Enchanting modern classic from Disney is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. $10/adult, $7/ senior or student, $5/under age 4. Union Colony Civic Center, Hensel Phelps Theater, 701 10th Ave., GR. Times vary. 356-5000, www.ucstars.com.

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NOVEMBER 16 AND 23 Discovery Lab: Coding Challenge Families learn coding basics and make their own interactive project to take home. Ages 6+ with adult. Registration recommended. $5/family of 6 ($4/member family). Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 11am–Noon and 1:30–2:30pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Anime Club Watch anime favorites, chat about manga and munch on yummy snacks. Grades 4-12. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 4pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

Music of Azanet Rodriquez Electrifying Latin and Mariachi music with free Museum admission as part of Fort Collins Art Walk. All ages. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 6–8pm. 2214600, www.globalvillagemuseum.org.

Rocky Bards 2019 Celtic Benefit Concert Hear Irish and Scottish jigs and reels to ballads to sea shanties from the 11 performers of this Celtic group. 100 percent of the proceeds go directly to Wound Warrior Project. All ages. $23.

Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 7pm. 962-2120 www.RialtoTheaterCenter.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Rainbow Event: Family Diversity Explore diversity in families through children’s literature, conversation, activities, music and movement.

Includes playtime for social support and engagement. First Congregational Church, 2101 16th St, GR. 10am. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Día de los Muertos Celebration Honor the memory of deceased loved ones through activities including sugar skull decorating, Day of the Dead face painting, paper flowers, storyteller, and authentic music and snacks. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 1pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

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Spare Parts—Film Screening 2015 American drama film based on the true story of a group of Latino students who won the first place over MIT in the 2004 MATE ROV competition. Loveland Museum & Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., LV. 962-2410 www.lovelandmuseumgallery.org.

Fort Collins Symphony Masterworks 2: Pure Gems Features music of Schumann, Brahms and von Weber with guest pianist Sara Buechner. All ages. $38–60. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia, FC. 5pm. 221-6730, www.lctix.com.

Skygazing with Northern Colorado Astronomical Society Telescopes provided. All ages. Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area, 3340 Carpenter Rd., FC. 7–9pm. 416-2815 www.fcgov.com/register.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Video Games That Matter Meet the innovators using video game software, storytelling techniques and displays to create empathy, study human health and design the future.. Ages 3–5.

Included with admission. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 2–4pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Gourds in Disguise, Oh My! Let your imagination run wild in disguising a pumpkin, squash or gourd.

Ages 6–8. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 3:30–4:30pm.

686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/3132863.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Read-a-thon: 100th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week Drop in to hear celebrity readers share picture books. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 4–6pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 In the Dome: Over on a Mountain Discover 20 cool animals, ten great mountain ranges and seven different continents then make a craft in the Learning Lab. Ages 3–5. $5/child ($4/ members). Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:15–11am. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

Light Up the Night – Bike Light Giveaway Stop by for a free bike light to ride bright and learn about safe bicycling. All ages.

Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 E. Willow St., FC. 4:30–6:30pm. 221-6987 www.fcgov.com/bicycling/bikeautumn.

Spantastic Bridges Design and build bridges from everyday household items. All supplies provided.

Parents and caregivers encouraged to participate. Mead Town Hall, Community Room, 441 3rd St., Mead. 4:30pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Cycling in Winter Class Learn how to prepare for winter bicycling to ride safely, confidently and comfortably.

Ages 12+. Registration required. Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 E. Willow St., FC. 5:30–7pm. 221-6987 www.fcgov.com/bicycling/bikeautumn.

DINÉ BI’ÉÉ’ DÓÓ BI’OOTSEED: Navajo Clothing and Jewelry Opening reception for this exhibition featuring historical Navajo textiles and jewelry. All ages. Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., FC. 5pm. 491-1989 www.artmuseum.colostate.edu.

Short Story Reading with Emily Wortman-Wunder Denver author Emily Wortman-Wunder will read from her latest collection of short stories. All ages. Old Firehouse Books, 232 Walnut St., FC. 6pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

Melissa Etheridge: The Medicine Show Featuring songs from her new album that explores renewal, reconciliation, reckoning, compassion and healing. $53, $77, $105. Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 7pm. 356-5000 www.ucstars.com.

Jay Owenhouse “The Authentic Illusionist” See this legendary escape artist and one of the most awarded illusionists in history perform live. All ages. $49. Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia, FC. 7:30pm. 221-6730, www.lctix.com.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Beyond the Classroom: Cows and Dairy Look into where our milk comes from—a look into the industry as well as the beautiful nature of cows. Registration required. Grades 3–5. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 2pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

School’s Out, Library’s In: Gratitude Jars Make your own gratitude jar and capture the things you are grateful for inside the jar. Grades K–12. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

Family Coding Night Families learn basic computer coding programs while solving computer puzzles and more. Ages 5–10. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 6–7:30pm.

686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/3210807.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Museum Takeover: Gamers Save the World With interactive activities throughout the gallery, learn how the skills used in gaming can literally save the real world, not just those imagined. Ages 5+. Cost included with admission. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10am–1pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

Dungeons & Dragons Enjoy an afternoon of tabletop roleplaying games. No experience or materials required. Ages 12–18. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. Noon–4:30pm.

686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/3210820.

Try Hockey For Free These USA Hockey’s Try Hockey For Free days provide area youth with a national platform to introduce kids to the sport.

Ages 4–9. Registration required. Greeley Ice Haus - 900 8th Ave., GR. 1:45–2:45pm. www.tryhockeyforfree.com.

Get the Rhythm Explore making sound, trying different instruments and playing rhythm together.

Try Soundtrap music making software.

Registration required. Grades K–5.

Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

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Ready, Set, Create! Clean Up Our World Learn about the Engineer Design Process while challenging your creative mind.

Grades 2–5. Registration required.

Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Había Una Stories A bilingual event with stories, songs, games and more in Spanish and English.

Ages 0–5. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 10–11am. 686-5603 https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/3210933.

FCMoD Mommy Mingle Parents, guardians and expecting parents will discuss parenting topics, share resources and provide input on tot programming. Includes beer/wine tickets and snacks. $10 ($5/members); kids 0–3 free. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 5–8pm. 221-6738 www.fcmod.org.

Little STEAMers: Germ Investigation Learn about germs and the importance of covering coughs/sneezes and washing hands. Plus make and take squishy soap.

Ages 3–5 with caregiver. $5/child ($4/ members), caregivers free. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:15–11am and 2:15–3pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

The Long Run: Colorado’s Tribute to the Eagles Hear the Eagles’ greatest hits and beyond. $25. Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 7pm. 962-2120 www.RialtoTheaterCenter.org.

Clearview Homeschooler’s Academy: Loose Tech Parts Homeschool students and their families meet each other and engage in creative learning activities. Tinker with technology in a new way by taking it apart or using it for art. All ages. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 1–2pm.

686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/3210937.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Legen-dairy Cows and Magic Milk CSU 4H shares a deeper look into where our milk comes from, plus a fun science experiment. Ages 9–12. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 3:30–4:30pm.

686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/3210920.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Shredded Paper Party Join in a big body, sensory, imaginative play. Ages 1–5. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 10:30–11am. 686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/3218770.

Eoin Colfer at Harmony Library NYT bestselling author Eoin Colfer celebrates the release of the newest book in the Artemis Fowl universe. All ages.

Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St., FC. 6pm. 484-7898 www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Henna-mazing How to create beautiful henna designs including basics for symmetrical and asymmetrical creations. All ages.

Registration required. Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 6pm.

888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

The Art And Times of Frosty Myers Film documents the career of sculptor Forrest “Frosty” Myers over the past half-century. All ages. The Lyric, 1209 N. College Ave., FC. 5–7:30pm. 491-1989, www.artmuseum.colostate.edu.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Mystery writer Margaret Mizushima Local author Margaret Mizushima celebrates the release of the 5th book in her Timber Creek K-9 Mystery series.

Cake provided. All ages. Northside Aztlan Center, 112 E. Willow St., FC. 6:30pm.

484-7898, www.oldfirehousebooks.com.

Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra presents Space: The Symphonic Frontier Musical journey through the stars with selections from Star Wars Suite and more. $25–$37. Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave., GR. 6:30pm. 356-5000 www.ucstars.com.

Glow Swim Party Lighting is darker and glow jewelry is provided while supplies last. All ages. Kids under 6 require parent/guardian in the water. Daily fee. Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. Fourth St., LV. 7–9pm. www.cityofloveland.org.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Family Resource Fair Provides families who are at-risk or who are currently experiencing homelessness with community resources, clothing and hygiene items. Santa will visit plus snacks and games. Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 E Willow St., FC. 9–11:30am. 4606155, www.homewardalliance.org/events.

Rainbow Event: Race Let’s talk about race with children’s literature, conversation, activities, music and movement. Includes playtime for social support and engagement. First Congregational Church, 2101 16th St, GR. 10am. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

Little Explorers: Animal Exploration Presented by the Colorado Ballet. Play with exciting props, sing songs and read stories while dancing. Registration required. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 10:30am. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 College Goal Sunday Financial aid counselors available to assis.

Scholarship drawing opportunities for Aims and UNC students. Riverside Library & Cultural Center, 3700 Golden St., Evans.

1–3pm. www.greeleycalendar.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Teen Cooking Club: Pizza Make pizza dough from scratch, adding favorite toppings and baking your ‘za!

Ages 12–18. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 4–5:30pm. 686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/3210947.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Music in the Museum Concert Series Performances by CSU music, art/ art history and music/theater/dance departments. All ages. Registration required. Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., FC. Noon–1pm. 491-1989 www.artmuseum.colostate.edu.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Family Code Night Learn how to use Scratch together.

Registration required. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 6:30pm. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 In the Dome: Gobble, Gobble Follow a young naturalist in tracking wild turkeys then make a craft in the Learning Lab. Ages 3–5. $5/child ($4/members).

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10:15–11am. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

Comedian Tom Cotter He’s taken the comedy scene by storm since finishing as runner-up and becoming the Breakout Star from Season 7’s “America’s Got Talent.” $39. Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. 4th St., LV. 7:30pm. 9622120, www.RialtoTheaterCenter.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Beyond the Classroom: How to Evaluate a Cookie how things work and how we can think about them differently to learn more about them. Registration required. Grades 3–5.

Centennial Park Library, 2227 23rd Ave., GR. 2pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

STEM Club Try coding, play with Harry Potter coding wands, ozobots, botley robots, 3D printing pens, Oculus Go VR headsets and more.

Grades 4–12. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave. FC. 4pm. 221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

Family Bingo Night Play BINGO and win prizes with family and friends. All ages. Skyview Elementary School, 1000 Stone Mountain Dr., WS. 6:30–7:30pm. 686-5603 https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/3227566.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Pop-Up Music: The Music of Video Games Learn about the music from classic games: Mario, Tetris, Zelda and more. All ages.

Included with admission. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, 408 Mason Ct., FC. 10am–1pm. 221-6738, www.fcmod.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Create Your Own Character Celebrate picture book month by learning how to illustrate a book. Registration required. Grades K–5. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 2pm and 6pm.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

Tween Top Chef: Tiny Pies Compete against your friends using special ingredients to make delicious tiny pies.

Ages 9–12. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 3:30–4:30pm. 686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/event/3210957.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Touch a Truck with Smokey Bear Sit inside an actual fire truck and talk to firefighters to learn what the life of a firefighter is like. Smokey Bear will teach about fire safety. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 10am. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

Y is for Yoga Build literacy skills and healthy minds and bodies through books, songs, rhymes and yoga. Ages 3–6. Windsor-Severance Library, 720 3rd St., WS. 10–10:45am.

686-5603, https://clearviewlibrary.org/ event/3210957.

School’s Out, Library’s In: Pine Cone Turkeys Drop in to make an original pine-cone turkey for your Thanksgiving table.

Grades K–12. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2–3pm. 888-861-7323 www.MyLibrary.us.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 LEGO Building Launch your LEGO car and see how far and fast it can go. Grades K–5. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 1pm.

221-6740, www.poudrelibraries.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Free Day at Global Village Museum Free admission to four galleries. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 11am–5pm.

221-4600, www.globalvillagemuseum.org.

Family Together Time: Card Crafting Card making supplies will be provided for this drop-in family program. All ages.

Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave. FC. Noon–3pm. 221-6740 www.poudrelibraries.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Hip-Hop Dance Learn some hip-hop dance moves with The Dance Factory. Riverside Library, 3700 Golden St., EV. 2–3pm. 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

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Holiday NOVEMBER 15 THROUGH JANUARY 1 Loveland Winter Wonderlights Free walkable holiday lights display with inflatable igloo and musical light shows daily. Live entertainment, giveaways and Santa on Nov. 15–16, Nov. 29–30 and Dec. 13–14. Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra, Sky Pond Dr, LV. 5–9pm. www. visitlovelandco.org/winterwonderlights.

OPENING MID-NOVEMBER The Ice Rink at The Promenade Shops at Centerra Beautiful outdoor, ice skating rink open 7 days a week with all-inclusive, allday pricing. All ages. Main Plaza of The Promenade Shops at Centerra, 5971 Sky Pond Dr., LV. 667-5283. www.theicerinkattheshops.com.

ONGOING HOLIDAY EVENTS NOVEMBER 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 14 Fort Collins Downtown Holiday Lights Dazzling display of thousands of sustainable LED lights. Old Town, FC. Lighting ceremony and The Guerrilla Fanfare Brass Band on Nov. 1, 5–7pm. www.downtownfortcollins.com.

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TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 5 THROUGH DECEMBER 10 Lincoln Park Singers Rehearse Nov. 5–Dec. 3 to prepare three songs for neighborhood caroling and a final performance on Dec.10. Ages 6–10. Lincoln Park Library, 1012 11th St., GR. 4:30pm, 888-861-7323, www.MyLibrary.us.

NOVEMBER 16 THROUGH FEBRUARY 22 Nativities and Festivals of Light Features créche scenes and light celebrations from around the world. All ages. $5/adult; $3/senior or student; $1/ ages 4–12; Children 3 and under free.

Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., FC. 11am–5pm.

221-4600, www.globalvillagemuseum.org.

Single Holiday Events THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Stuff the Truck Turkey Donation Drive Help your neighbors in need by donating a frozen turkey to the Food Bank for Larimer County. Corner of College and Drake (old Kmart parking lot), FC. 7am– 7pm. www.foodbanklarimer.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Holiday Open House at Fort Collins Nursery Holiday music, treats, trees, décor, ornaments and more. Santa on site for tykes with toy lists. All ages. Fort Collins Nursery, 2121 E. Mulberry St., FC. 10am–3pm. 482-1984. www.FortCollinsNursery.com.

NOVEMBER 29 THROUGH DECEMER 6

Greeley Festival of Trees Winter wonderland of beautifully decorated trees and displays. Enjoy Whoville Holiday, Sip & Shop Ladies Night Out, Silver Bells Social, Teddy Bear Bash, silent auction, choirs and musicians and St. Nick and Mrs. Claus.

All ages. $3/adult, $2/child ages 1–12 and seniors. Union Colony Civic Center’s lobbies, 701 10th Ave., GR. Hours vary. www.greeleygov.com/activities/fot/ festival-of-trees.

NOVEMBER 29 THROUGH DECEMBER 15 Santas Shopping Quest Annual Santa Claus figurine scavenger hunt for a chance to win one of three Downtown Fort Collins gift cards for $500, $200 or $100. Downtown FC. Regular business hours. www.downtownfortcollins.com.

NOVEMBER 29 THROUGH 30 Holiday Artisan Market Annual premier craft fair with 100+ artisans and crafters offering handmade creations. All ages. Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr., FC. 10am–4pm. www.fcgov.com/recreation.

NOVEMBER 30 THROUGH DECEMBER 1 Berthoud Dance Company: The Nutcracker Classic holiday ballet. All ages. $20.

Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. 4th St., LV. Saturday 1pm and 7:30pm; Sunday 2pm.

962-2120, www.RialtoTheaterCenter.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Face Vocal Band Holiday Concert All-vocal rock band shares holiday tunes with no instruments. All ages. $36/$26.

Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia St., FC. 7:30pm. www.lctix.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Holiday Open House & Free Day at Greeley History Museum Check out current exhibits, take photos with Cowboy Santa and create holiday crafts. Greeley History Museum, 714 8th St., GR. 10am–4pm. 350-9220, www. greeleymuseums.com.

Greeley Lights the Night Parade Lighted holiday parade with over 70 entries. Starts at 9th Avenue and 15th Street and ends at Lincoln Park, GR. 5:30pm.

352-3567, www.greeleycalendar.com.

NOVEMBER 29 THROUGH JANUARY 19 Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn Based on the classic film, this joyous musical features dance, comedy and many of Irving Berlin’s hit songs. Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Dr. Johnstown. Times vary. 744-3747. www.coloradocandlelight.com.

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time out What makes vacations memorable?

Family bonding? Sightseeing? Souvenirs?

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ast weekend I brought my 9-yearold to New York City. I had a work gig at university in Manhattan so while faced with a weekend in the city, I thought it better to bring someone along. Plus, my sister from Philadelphia has a daughter the same ago so making a lonely work trip into a sister/cousin girls’ trip sounds awesome to just about to anyone.

In my head, the necessary components to work travelling with a sidekick include, first, the maturity to entertain herself for three to four hours while I do the training I’ve been commissioned to do, and second, the ability to engage in a new community and remember it. I think we’re ready.

If we’re focusing on remembering a trip (and we are), what makes that happen? Is it sightseeing? It is adventures and navigating a new place? Is it souvenirs? Is it the special time spent together? Sure, it’s probably all of these things.

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nice the whole trip. And grateful (what?!). She said please and thank you unprompted and several times out of the blue told me she was having so much fun and thank you for bringing her on this wonderful trip. It was amazing, and I felt connected to her. She was excited to see historic sights I would have hated as a kid. Deeply in awe with the Statue of Liberty, and genuinely interested in the entirety of the Ellis Island tour.

She didn’t ask for many things but was thrilled to receive gifts and tchotchkes galore. She held my hand most of the weekend and not because she felt unsafe.

It was like we were best friends and I was reeling and soaking it in since she usually dislikes me and (already) finds me completely embarrassing.

Alas, our mother-daughter love affair ended abruptly on the plane ride home. We were sitting and chatting when she curtly told me to get out of her face because my breath smelled terrible and like coffee. I said, “You’ve been so

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Now, I’m not convinced coffee breath is really all that gross, but I reject her other statements. I’m pretty much always nice to this kid—on vacation or not. And, if me dressing nicely means wearing literally the same outfits I always wear but with canvas sneakers instead of flip flops then yes, I guess I did dress nicely while in New York.

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I guess it’s easier than I thought: wearing the right outfit and not being embarrassing? Forget the excursions and dinners out and armful of souvenirs.

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