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Mary Ditch Editorial Director Bonnie Rushing Contributing Writer CREATIVE
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KIDS CONSERVATION FEST 2019
Feeling Lucky Have you ever searched for a four-leaf clover? They are actually pretty rare. One in 10,000 clovers has four leaves. But if you’re lucky enough to find a four-leaf clover, look for more! If a clover plant produces a four-leaf clover, it’s more likely to produce another. This month, we are lucky enough to bring you exceptional fun! Be sure to check out our recipe for frog muffins. (They are GREEN!) Our STEAM craft features a rainbow of many colors. We know you have lots of energy to burn off, so be sure to learn how play counts as exercise! You know what else is green? Money! You can design your own dollar bill this month. The library is celebrating Women’s History Month along with Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Stop by your local branch to have fun! Good Luck!
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Local event calendar
HEALTHY BITES WITH TGMC Frog Muffins
KID ENERGY ALL-STARS Bentley Wallis
SYNERGY CENTS WITH PENNY Why Is Our Money Green?
S.T.E.A.M. ACTIVITY WITH HOUMA FAMILY DENTAL Rainbow Magic
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Play As Exercise
Book reviews Terrebonne Library event listings
FUN AND GAMES Test Your Brain
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“A Night for Children’s Sake”
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CASA of Terrebonne is pleased to announce A Night for Children’s Sake celebrating their 20th Anniversary. The event features live entertainment, food from local vendors, an open bar, and both live and silent auctions. Proceeds from a Night for Children’s Sake will enable CASA to continue to offer much needed help to children and families in our community. Tickets are $80.
Featuring some of the most elite dunkers on the planet, exceptional ball handlers, and Guinness World Record holders, a Harlem Globetrotters game is more than just basketball – they are the ultimate in family entertainment that will bring smiles and fan interaction to people of all ages. Tickets start at $20.
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Friends of the Terrebonne Animal Shelter 5K-9 Dog Run/Walk MARCH 7, 8 A.M. - 1 P.M. COURTYARD MARRIOTT, HOUMA
Two and four legged friends are welcome to join the 3rd Annual 5K-9 Run/Walk fundraiser. Leashed, friendly dogs with current vaccinations are welcome. Registration for the race begins at 8am. The ½ mile fun run/ walk begins at 9am and the 5K run/ walk begins at 9:30am.
Roux for a Reason
MARCH 7, NOON SOUTHDOWN PLANTATION, HOUMA
The most delicious fundraiser around, Roux for Reason welcomes 4-man teams to compete in various categories for 1st, 2nd, and 3 rd place prizes along with People’s Choice Awards. This family-friendly event includes kids activities and live music from Nonc Nu & da Wild Matous and Parish County Line. Proceeds benefit a nutritionist program at Mary Bird Perkins TGMC Cancer Center.
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MARCH 9, 7 P.M. HOUMA-TERREBONNE CIVIC CENTER
Parent’s Night Out MARCH 13, 6-8:30 P.M. BRUSHWORKS, HOUMA
Parents, have a night out to yourselves and drop the kids off at Brushworks for a fun night of art and pizza! Open to children ages 5-12, registration required in advance to attend. Cost is $35/child, pizza, snacks, drinks included.
Spring Arts Walk MARCH 13, 5-8 P.M. DOWNTOWN THIBODAUX
Arts Walk invites the community to stroll the streets and visit the businesses of Historic Downtown Thibodaux while enjoying the talents of a variety of local artists set up along the sidewalks and storefronts. Arts Walk is free and open to the public.
“Race for Their Future” Race Fest MARCH 14, 8 A.M. PELTIER PARK, THIBODAUX
Join the MAX Charter School for their 12th annual “Race for their Future” 5K Race Fest, which includes a 1 mile fun run and a 5K run to benefit the students at MAX. Raffle tickets are available for purchase for the grand prize, a Disney vacation. There will also be food, drinks, games, bounce houses, live music, a silent auction, and a Cajun cook-off. Cost is $30.
Bayou Lafourche Clean-Up 2020
activities and live entertainment from Marc Broussard and Nonc Nu & Da Wild Matous all proceeds benefit Upside Downs.
Bayou Lafourche spans 106 miles, and is the drinking water source for approximately 300,000 residents! It is vital to the success of our community, so volunteers join BTNEP to remove roughly 20 to 22 tons of trash every year! Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Move It For Millie
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Marsh Mad Dash MARCH 21, 8 A.M. - 3 P.M. NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY
Marsh Mad Dash is a 5K and Fun Run hosted by LOPA (Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency). The Fun Run starts at 8 a.m., with a 5K to immediately follow.
Paint the Town 5K MARCH 21, 7:30-10 A.M. BAYOULAND YMCA, HOUMA
Join the fun at the YMCA’s 4th Annual “Paint The Town” 5k fun color run event. Registration and packet pick up opens at 7:30 a.m. First wave of runners starts at 8 a.m. Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome! Make your way through 4 color stations along the 5k route. At the finish line you’ll be colorful from head to toe. Don’t forget to grab your color packet as you cross the finish line.
Duckin’ Out for the Arts
MARCH 21, 6-9 P.M. TERREBONNE WATERLIFE MUSEUM
The Bayou Regional Arts Council is hosting their annual art show and auction fundraiser, presented by Peoples Drug Store. The evening features music, cajun dancing, a silent art auction. The special guest for the evening is Barton Gilliam of “Blazing Saddles.” Tickets are $45.
World Down Syndrome Day Celebration
MARCH 21, 9 A.M - 2 P.M. 211 RUE BETANCOURT, THIBODAUX
A celebration in honor of World Down Syndrome Day promises fun for everyone. Join in on the 5K run, $30, or just for the fun with a general admission ticket, $20. The event features food, beer, family fun
MARCH 22, 8 A.M. PELTIER PARK, THIBODAUX
Join us for the 3rd annual Move it For Millie, which will feature a 5K and fun run as well as a dance a thon! Move it for Millie is held to raise awareness of the rare genetic disorder Turner Syndrome. All proceeds will be donated to the Turner Syndrome Foundation in honor of Heather and Brad Benoit’s unborn daughter, Millie Raelynn Benoit, who lost her battle at 27 weeks gestation.
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Catch your weight in veggies, fruit and more at the Irish Italian Parade! The route begins at Cannata’s on West Park, crossing over the bayou at Hollywood Road to Main Street, making a right turn on Barrow, to end at Town Hall.
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Join the BCCM for a special evening benefiting the Bayou Country Children’s Museum featuring live entertainment from John Daigle, a cocktail trail, local food, gaming tables, and a silent auction and live auction.
Jackie Bartels Kids Conservation Fest
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Come on out to the Bayou Country Children’s Museum and pass a good time with your kids! The 5th annual Jackie Bartels Kids Conservation Fest will have lots of fun outdoor activities for both children and adults including dog demos, duck calling, casting coaches, wildlife ID, wood duck box building, access to the museum and much more. Admission is $5.
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HEALTHY BITES WITH TGMC | BY JAMIE KING RD, LDN AND BAILEY LEE RD, LDN
EAT YOUR GREENS! FROG MUFFINS
INGREDIENTS • 18 standard cupcake liners • 2 cups flour, whole wheat • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon • 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted • 3/4 cup milk • 1/2 cup honey • 1 large banana • 6 ounces raw baby spinach (by weight) • 1 large egg • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
DIRECTIONS STEP 1 Preheat oven to 350 F, and line a muffin pan with paper liners (or use silicone muffin cups sprayed with cooking spray).
Spring is right around the corner! This is a great time to introduce some fresh foods into your child’s day! Many kids turn the other way when they hear the word “spinach”, but there are so many health benefits of incorporating these dark leafy greens into your child’s diet! “The USDA’s MyPlate specifically recommends adults and children over 9 years old eat one and a half to two cups of dark green vegetables per week.” One portion is equivalent to 1/2 cup cooked or 1 cup of raw spinach. Spinach is loaded with so many essential nutrients, including Vitamins A, C, and K, folate, iron, magnesium, and potassium. How do we get our children to enjoy this delicious superfood? The more we can involve children in food preparation, the more likely they are to try new foods. For example, create a small box garden, where children can grow their own spinach. Let them search for and help prepare tasty recipes that include spinach. When grocery shopping, have children pick out a new vegetable to try each week. Although we don’t always recommend “hiding” vegetables in recipes, it is okay to sometimes add spinach to recipes, such as sauces, soups, or desserts. Just puree the spinach and add it to the recipe; the flavor of spinach is so mild that your family won’t even notice it’s there! Lastly, don’t force children to eat specific vegetables. Continue to offer them daily, and eventually your child will grow to love vegetables. Vegetables are nutrient-packed and delicious; let’s encourage our children to enjoy them! FAMILY FIRST
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STEP 2 Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. STEP 3 Heat the butter until just melted. Using a blender or food processor, blend the raw spinach, banana, honey, milk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter until completely pureed. STEP 4 Pour the puree into the dry ingredient bowl, and fold together gently until just combined. (Do not over-mix.) STEP 5 Spoon the batter into the muffin pan, and bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the muffins are firm to the touch on top, but not quite browning. STEP 6 Cool before serving.
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KID ENERGY ALL-STARS
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BENTLEY WALLIS MULTI - SPORT ATHLETE
When did you start playing sports? I started playing sports when I was 4 years old. I played soccer at the YMCA. Why did you decide to give your sport a try? My dad inspired me to give all the sports I play a try.
Do you play any other sports? I play soccer, travel baseball, basketball, and do jiu jitsu. I’ve played football and want to play it again.
What have you learned about teamwork? I’ve learned that teamwork is important and you can’t win a game without it.
Do you have a favorite jersey number and why? #4 is my favorite jersey number. It’s my favorite because it was my dad’s number.
What is the best part of a game? The best part of a game is whenever you make a comeback. What is one thing you do after a good game? After a good game I celebrate by going to get a 10 piece wing at Honest Abe’s.
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What are you looking forward to doing next in your sport? I’m looking forward to building my strength and speed in them all.
How often do you practice? I practice very often. Two days a week for each sport during each season.
How do your teammates make practice fun? We make practice fun by challenging each other and giving each other competition.
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SYNERGY BANK PRESENTS SYNERGY CENTS WITH PENNY D. PELICAN
WHY IS OUR MONEY GREEN? The month of March always has me seeing lots of green. Green grass starts to grow as spring nears, and green clovers decorate homes and businesses in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Of course, my favorite green thing is money! Because of its color, money is sometimes referred to as “greenbacks” or just “green.” But, have you ever wondered why our money is green? When U.S. paper money was introduced in 1861, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing opted to use green ink because the color was resistant to chemical and physical changes making the bills harder to counterfeit or fake. The government continued to use the green ink even when bills were redesigned because the ink was plentiful and durable. Each day, the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing uses more than 9 tons (or 19,000 pounds) of ink to print approximately 26 million bills. Those bills are worth approximately $974 million. That’s a lot of green!
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Before any money was printed, banknote designers working for the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing had to develop the overall look, layout, and artistic details of each bill. If you were given the job to redesign the $1 bill, what would it look like? Design your bill using the template below.
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S.T.E.A.M. ACTIVITY WITH HOUMA FAMILY DENTAL
RAINBOW MAGIC This March, create your own rainbow of flavors just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Try this fun and educational project with things that you already have on hand. Instead of eating those sugary candies, let’s use them to create! You can get creative by making patterns, images or shapes, but either way the science lesson is the same. Each color of candy has a slightly different chemical makeup that when dissolved creates a solution with slightly different properties. The chemicals create a barrier preventing the solutions from mixing, much like saltwater and freshwater. The mesmerizing results as the colors dissolve and travel based on your unique design and color choices are endless. Gather that candy and get to work creating art and science!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Candy such as Skittles or M&M’s • Warm water • Pitcher • White plate or pie dish
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WHAT TO DO: STEP 1 Arrange your candy on the plate or pie dish in a pattern, image or shape. STEP 2 Fill the pitcher with warm water and pour gently, ensuring water is touching the base of the candy. Do not submerge candy entirely. STEP 3 The color on the candies will immediately begin to dissolve and move. Continue to watch the water change and the colors run for up to 10 minutes, depending on the scale of your pattern or image. STEP 4 Do it again! Each time will yield a new result and pattern! TIP: If you do happen to snack on a candy, brush your teeth immediately after!
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GET MOVING WITH THIBODAUX REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
PLAY AS EXERCISE! Exercise is often something we think of as an adult endeavor, something we do with friends at the local fitness center. However, spending time with family is a great motivation to get fit, and enjoy each other’s company as you all work toward your fitness goals. You don’t have to leave the house to get some workout time in. The key is to make it fun and to keep moving, which can burn calories and strengthen bonds. Here are six ways to exercise with the kids involved. 1. Create an Indoor Dance Floor Moving aside the furniture in the living room, and cranking on some high-energy dance music can set the mood! Want to mimic a real dance floor? Letting your children use a flashlight as “strobe light,” is a fun and inexpensive way to do so. You can tune into music that your younger ones know the words to, so they can sign along as they dance. There’s no chance of outsiders judging your moves, and you can go freestyle or take a break and watch your youngest ones boogie the day away. 2. Make your Own Fitness Video Your kids already love watching television and watching their peers on youtube, so why not use that to encourage them to be active? Grab a smartphone and let your kids create an exercise routine. No need to share online, but rather save for family memories! Children grow up fast! You can let them be silly, the key is that they’re being active and getting their heart pumping. If you have video editing skills, you can edit in upbeat music (or play some while you’re recording the video). Your kids will want to watch it to see their own performance, and it could spark them to keep it going. Make it a series! 3. Make Chores Fun Let’s all benefit from exercise while getting our house cleaned (win-win!). The trick is to get your kids motivated to want to take on mundane chores in the first place. The key is to make them fun. Turn chores into a competition (when you have more than one child), and even do a play-byplay announcer voice of their progress whether it’s washing dishes or putting away toys. Skip on monetary prizes, rather give praise or let them pick a family movie to enjoy!
4. Jump Whether you skip to your own beat or chant a classic jump rope rhyme, jumping rope is a great calorie-burner and a popular childhood activity. Chances are your kids already have jumping ropes, so why not jump with them? If you don’t already have your own, they’re quite inexpensive to buy and available at most sporting good retailers. Did you know that jumping rope has been proven to burn more calories compared to running? It also improves coordination, agility, balance, and footwork. There’s a reason why professional athletes jump rope as part of their training. So grab your rope and start hoping!
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5. Go to a Park The weather is turning warmer. There’s not many more simpler pleasures than heading to a big open green space to kick the ball around, play catch or chase your kids around (or have them chase you). You’ll get fresh air, and know that your kids are safe in your company. Being outside will help your children appreciate nature, and you won’t have worry about accidentally knocking over furniture.
6. Create an ‘Exercise Hunt’ Let’s “Hide and Sweat”! Write down 20 different fitness activities (10 push-ups, 10 jumping jacks for example) on 20 pieces of paper and put each one in a plastic egg. You can then hide the eggs as if it was an Easter egg hunt, and have the kids search them out. When they find one, the entire family performs the activity, not just the children. Putting a time limit on finding the eggs and doing the activities can add to the challenge.
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BY NAOMI HURTIENNE MAGOLA, YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March is Women’s History Month, and there is no better place to celebrate than at your local library. There will be engaging, all ages programs across the parish highlighting the achievements of various women. Be sure to check out our calendar of events or sign up for our newsletter at www.mytpl.org in order to be up-to-date on library happenings. In addition to our Women’s History Month celebrations, don’t forget to check out all the resources that the library has. From the newest novels and memoirs, DVDs and magazines, to free access to Ancestry.com, the library has much to offer.
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In order to get you and your family in the mood to celebrate, here are a couple of my favorite books by and about women. All three books are available through the Terrebonne Parish Library System, and you can reserve a copy today at www.mytpl.org.
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Written by Malala Yousafzai Illustrated by Kerascoët When Malala was a little girl, she wished for a magic pencil. With the magic pencil she would be able to create beautiful dresses for her mother, brand new buildings for schools for her father, and a real soccer ball for her and her brothers to play with. Despite her wishing and hoping, each morning when she woke up there was no magic pencil. As she grew older she learned that she could use her voice FAMILY FIRST
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and her writing as her own magic pencil, and she became an activist for education and women’s rights, work that would eventually earn her a Nobel Peace Prize.
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Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration! Help celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with the movie “Horton Hears A Who.” Refreshments will be served. (All Ages)
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Women's History Month Women inventors, fun facts, and ice cream making. (All Ages)
MARCH 2, 4-5 P.M. CHAUVIN BRANCH
Dr. Seuss Story/Craft MARCH 2, 4:15-5:15 P.M. DULARGE BRANCH
MARCH 2, 4-5 P.M. MONTEGUT BRANCH
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Mason Jar Lid Suncatchers
MARCH 11, 4-5 P.M. DULAC BRANCH
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration
FAMILY FIRST
MARCH 9, 4-5 P.M.
MONTEGUT BRANCH
Dr. Seuss Crafternoon For grades PreK-4th
Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration Cupcake decorating
Path Academy leads our students to their “Pot of Gold”
Melted Crayon Art
MARCH 14, 3-4 P.M. EAST HOUMA BRANCH
Create! Join us for Create! an open-ended art lesson and craft. Each month we pick a new medium. This month we will be making Rainbow Collages. MARCH 15, 3-4 P.M. MAIN BRANCH
Dr. Seuss Party Enjoy story time, followed by a hat craft.
Family Movie Matinee Enjoy “The Addams Family,” rated [PG].
MARCH 3, 1:30-2:30 P.M. GIBSON BRANCH
MARCH 22, 3-5 P.M. MAIN BRANCH
MARCH 2020
The Virtual Academy of Lafourche
2020-2021 Open Enrollment The Virtual Academy of Lafourche Online Type 1 Charter School is accepting enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year in grades Kindergarten through 12. If you are a parent of school-age children residing in Lafourche Parish interested in providing an individualized, flexible, educational setting for your children, please visit valcharter.org and click how to apply or call Dianne Brown at 985-446-2877 or visit any of the four Virtual Academy of Lafourche sites locations: Harrison Street and St. Mary Street Sites in Thibodaux Bayou Blue Site at the intersection of Hwy 316 and Country Estates Drive South Site in Cut Off on Highway 308
985.446.2877 · WWW.VALCHARTER.ORG
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19 Serving Terrebonne Parish for 59 years.
For Value & Freshness You Can’t Beat Piggly Wiggly! 594-3076 • 5308 Hwy 56 • Chauvin
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Henry M. Peltier, MD, FAAP
Welcome to the team Dr. Meghan Louque She is Now Accepting New Patients
Meghan Louque MD, FAAP
Kenneth J. Cruse, MD, FAAP
• Free expectant parent consult • Routine/Wellness Care/Sports Physicals • Immunizations • ADD/ADHD Screening/Management • Same Day Appointments
In network with most Commercial Insurance and Medicaid
604 N Acadia Rd, Suite 200 & 200B • Thibodaux, LA 70301 • 985-448-3700 5040 W Main St • Houma, LA 70360 • 985-851-2000 • www.centerfp.com
Personalized, Mastery-Based Education Now enrolling PK3 & PK4 at our Houma location • BESE Approved and Nationally Accredited K-12 private school • Personalized education plan for every student • 1 to 6 teacher-pupil ratio • Blended learning - work at home, or onsite, or a blend of both • Tuition assistance is available for grades K-8 • Scholarships are available from eLearning, Arete, ACE, and the State’s Scholarship Program
Thibodaux: 806 N. Acadia Rd. • 447-5994 | Houma: 220 Civic Center Blvd. • 223-9077 FAMILY FIRST
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FUN & Games
HANDWRITING PRACTICE
ALPHABET MAZE! A TO Z
FAMILY FIRST
COLORING PAGE
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FAMILY FIRST
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