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FUN & FREE Activities

this Summer

Dads Dish on Fatherhood

How to Become

a Locavore

s u g g e s t i o n s

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FUN & FREE Activities

this Summer

Dads Dish on Fatherhood

How to Become

a Locavore


for a Safe Summer

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*JUNE 2009 * table of contents

05STAFF NoTES

8-10AgES & STAgES• Battling the Sun• Mosquito Season• Vision Research

11TEENS & TwEENSThe Great Pet Debate

14ThIS JUST IN A Lack of Communication

23ARTS & ENRIChmENT DIRECToRy

27CAmP gUIDE

28EvENT CAlENDAR

34ChIlDCARE & EDUCATIoN DIRECToRy

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06NEwS yoU CAN USEGreat News & Information for Local Families

16womEN’S hEAlThTaking Care of Yourself After Childbirth

17PEDIATRIC hEAlThSummer Tummy Troubles

15PRoFIlEDavid Kisor

22ARTS & ENRIChmENT Encouraging Summer Splashing

24PRoFIlECincinnati Museum Center

25CINCy hoT SPoTS Totter’s Otterville

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PARENTMy job here at Cincinnati Parent has many different responsibilities. One of my favorites is organizing our cover shoot each month. Did you notice the beautiful little girl on this month’s cover? That’s my daughter, Madeline. She first appeared on our cover at just three weeks old. Because I had her while we were putting together our maternity issue, our publisher wanted to put a photo of me in the hospital (post-labor) holding my newborn baby. I quickly shot down that idea for fear of what I would look like in the hours following her birth. I decided it better to shoot her in all her cuteness a few weeks later.

She is the spitting image of my husband and has my personality to a T. I thought she would be perfect for this cover given we just wanted a great outdoor shot and she’d have the freedom to run around at her leisure. It wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be—rarely do things go as planned with toddlers.

I do not usually bribe her for good behavior: I’d like to believe she could learn to behave simply because it is expected of her. However, she is a two-year-old and all parents know that misbehavior comes hand-in-hand with an uncompromising sense of independence. That being said—I came armed with M&Ms and was not afraid to use them.

At one point she absolutely had to have more chocolaty goodness so she rebelliously pulled them out of my bag, promptly spilling them all over the sidewalk. As you can see in the photo above, she could not shovel them into her mouth fast enough. It was as if she thought the M&Ms would disappear into thin air! A special thanks to our photographer for capturing the moment.

This is my favorite time of year in Cincinnati. I love the blooming flowers, the smell of freshly cut grass and that there is always so much to do around town. We shot these photos at Ault Park, one of my favorite spots to go with Madeline. Other things I’ve loved doing so far this year with her have been catching butterflies at the Krohn Conservatory (only $6), feeding the

ducks at Eden Park (FREE) and climbing through the Discover Tree at Glenwood Gardens ($4 and kids under two are FREE!).

This issue of Cincinnati Parent has a great article on budget-friendly places to take your family this summer

that includes a lot of great suggestions. Also, be sure to read the story on C.S.A.s (Community Supported Agriculture). I have been learning a lot about these organizations and the benefits of being a locavore and how it impacts not only the earth, but also your wallet—you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Hopefully, after reading this, many of you will make the same resolution I have and try to feed your families more

locally grown food this summer.

Lastly, we can’t forget that this month we celebrate Father’s Day. Dads are so often overlooked because of

all the hard work Mommies do: I hope everyone takes the opportunity to do something special for all the Dads in your life.

I’d like to say a special Happy Father’s Day to my dad back home and to my husband for being such a great daddy to Madeline. Hopefully the both of you feel our appreciation every day of the year and not just on June 21st. We love you!

SARA LIPPERT is Associate Publisher of Cincinnati Parent Magazine.

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8Th ANNUAl hyDE PARk blAST

The 8th Annual Hyde Park Blast will be held this year on June 27 with a full day of fun and exercise opportunities for adults, kids and cycling enthusiasts followed by the Blast Block Party with The Rusty Griswolds, one of Cincinnati’s most popular bands. “We’re really excited about our partnership with the Hyde Park Square Business Association,” said Chad Sims, co-founder of the Hyde Park Blast. “All of our activities in 2009 will center around the Square and integrate the businesses in the day.” Proceeds from registration fees will be donated to benefit the Wellness Community, Cancer Free Kids, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Give Back Cincinnati.

The schedule for this year’s event is:

Anyone interested in training for the four-mile race should contact Joe Brinkman at The Running Spot in O’Bryonville for training group information (321-3006). Please register for the day’s activities or to volunteer at www.hpblast.org or check the Web site for more information and details about the Hyde Park Blast.

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As a kid, we all wished we had a treehouse, a fort or even our own castle. That reality can now be a dream come true—at least for your kids. Barbara Butler is an artist who was commissioned by Bobby McFerrin to build something special

and creative for his backyard. After her first piece of work, Barbara was hooked. From that

point on she and nearly her entire family began creating some of the most elaborate children’s play structures you will ever see. Elaborate, funky and whimsical—these playstructures are an investment into the health and well being of your children (and grandchildren).

Parents can now buy plans, kits and parts to build their own Barbara Butler play

structure in the new online stores and BIY (Build-It-Yourself) section. She understands that children need more time outdoors being active and that families and children need a way to have fun on a budget. The playstructures are a great way to encourage the kids to put down the gadgets and go outdoors, have fun and stay fit. For more information and to buy your own, visit www.barbarabutler.com.

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8 a.m. Run/Walk Race – the route will be the same 4-mile RRCA Championship loop that launched in 2008 – a scenic and challenging loop that starts just West of the Square, winds

through Hyde Park, and ends East of the Square.

9:15 a.m. Elite Runners Race

10 a.m. Kids bike and running races will start

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Taste of Hyde Park and sidewalk sale on the Square with

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5 – 10 p.m. Cycling Criterium races

6 – 12 p.m. Taste of Hyde Park with restaurants from the Square and Block Party

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CINCINNATI oPERA ANNoUNCES “oPERA IDol”

Cincinnati Opera announces the first-ever “Opera Idol” competition where local singers have a chance to compete for a $3,500 contract with Cincinnati Opera. Auditions will take place Saturday, June 6, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Cincinnati Music Hall. Auditions will be granted on a first-come-first-served basis.

This is your chance to be a star! All voice types and music styles are welcome. Participants will be judged on their vocal performance and stage presence. Auditions will be unaccompanied and video recorded. Contestants will have up to three minutes to perform a piece of their choice. Top singers will be chosen to perform at a public semi-finalist event on Wednesday, June 24, before a panel of high-profile judges. Semi-finalists will receive coaching from professional opera coaches and singers in preparation for the event.

Eligible singers must meet the following requirements:

• Open to singers age 18 and older as of June 5, 2009.

• Candidates must reside within the Greater Cincinnati area (within a 60-mile radius of Cincinnati).

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens or have valid working documents.

• Candidates must not have had a paid singing engagement with a professional opera, orchestra, or theater company within the past 25 years.

• Candidates may not have a talent agent or manager.

• Candidates may not be members of AGMA or Actors Equity.

• Board members and employees of Cincinnati Opera and their immediate family members are not eligible.

For more information visit www.cincinnatiopera.org or call (513) 768-5578.

8Th ANNUAl ohIo RIvER wAy PADDlEFEST

This month, Coney Island has three separate events that will keep the entire family busy with the 8th Annual Ohio River Way Paddlefest. On Friday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to

4 p.m., Kids’ Outdoor Adventure Expo will take place. This event is designed for children and teens

to have fun and learn about paddlesports, boating safety, water pollution, ecology and the environment.

The Ohio River Music and Outdoor Festival promises live music, food, refreshments, craft vendors, outfitter displays, environmental exhibits, paddling films and a silent auction. Plus, buy or sell used boats and equipment at the Gear Swap. Overnight camping is available at Steamboat Bend at Woodland Mound Park. The camp sites are located just five miles away on Rte. 52.

On Saturday, June 27, join over 1,500 people and participate in one of the canoe and kayak races. The river will be closed to barge traffic making the 8.2 mile float trip from Coney Island to the Cincinnati Public Landing—a peaceful and scenic outing for seasoned and novice paddlers alike. Enjoy education, music, and a water stop along the way. The Finish Line Festival from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Cincinnati’s Public Landing features live music, food and drinks, exhibitors, raffle drawing and awards ceremony. Visit ohioriverway.org/paddlefest/register/ to register to participate in the Paddlefest. For more details on Coney Island visit http://www.coneyislandpark.com.

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ONE OF THE greatest gifts that parents can give their kids is healthy sun protection habits. After all, kids absorb 80% of lifetime sun exposure before age 18, and just two childhood sunburns can increase the risk of developing skin cancer later. And, according to some research, childhood melanoma cases are on the rise and as young as 8 years old.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Although skin cancer is prevalent there is good news! Skin cancer is rarely lethal, with a high recovery rate when diagnosed early. Most types of skin cancer have been linked to long-term sun exposure, so you can definitely take steps to help your family avoid skin cancer.

• Seek the shade, especially between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M.

• Avoid tanning and UV tanning booths.

• Do not burn

• Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher every day to protect against both UVA and UVB forms of sunlight.

• Apply 1 ounce of sunscreen to your entire body 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply every two hours.

• According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents’ best defense against the sun is simple: Cover up! Cover up with clothing, including

a broad-brimmed hat and UV-blocking sunglasses.

• Keep an eye on changes in skin changes. Watch moles that are large, asymmetric, with irregular borders and coloration. Bleeding, itching and a mass under the skin are other signs of cancerous change.

If you’re not sure where to find clothing specifically for sun-safety, check out One Step Ahead’s Sun Apparel Line. They carry everything from tees and hats to swim shoes and fabric diapers.

JOSIE FINE is a freelance writer who lives with her two daughters and an escape artist hamster. Feel free to reach her at [email protected].

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Because vision problems start very early in life, vision screening is an important way to identify problems in order to start immediate treatment. During an exam, the doctor looks for any eye diseases and checks to see if the eyes are working properly. Children with a family history of childhood vision problems are more likely to have eye problems themselves.

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MOSqUITO CONTROL AWARENESS Week is June 21-28, and it’s important to take steps to reduce mosquito breeding grounds and to keep you and your family safe. Mosquitoes carry the potential to infect you and your children with diseases such as West Nile Virus, Malaria, Dengue/Rocky Mountain Spotted fever, Eastern equine encephalitis and Lyme disease. If your children play outdoors for long periods of time during the summer, you’ll want to make sure that you take the time to detect and eliminate breeding sites and take necessary precautions to avoid mosquitoes.

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ditches, tires, buckets, gutters, boats, flower pots or any outdoor water-holding containers. Pay attention to those areas and keep them dry. It’s

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and control efforts, and mosquito awareness week is a great time to get into the habit.

2. Make sure screens are in good repair, clean debris out of gutters and spouting, keep birdbaths and pet bowls clean. Use appropriately labeled products to control mosquito larvae. Do not let water stand on swimming pool covers or other tarps covering outdoor items, such as woodpiles, boats and cars, and make sure to trim shrubs and grass. Report dead animals to authorities as mosquitoes carry the virus from birds to humans.

3. In addition to preventing mosquitoes from making homes near your family, it’s important to practice protective measures to avoid mosquito bites: stay inside when mosquitoes are most active (dawn and dusk), and if you must be outside, wear light-colored and loose-fitting shirts and

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The great Pet DebateHow Pet Care Helps Teens With More Than Just Responsibility

IF YOUR YOUNG teen has been asking for a pet, this might be the season to relent. At last your child is old enough to do a substantial amount of the work involved—thought certainly not all of it—and to understand the importance of caring for another life. In the process, he will gain life skills and benefit from a relationship that offers his unconditional love. Summer can be an easier season to introduce a new pet to the house and deal with the challenges of housebreaking or trips to the vet for shots.

Pet care can be a chore that teaches young teens how to care for others. Unlike vacuuming a floor or hanging up clothes, feeding a living creature involves the heart. It can cultivate a child’s empathy and altruism, and help him demonstrate to himself and others that he is able to love and be loved. Now that he is old enough to realize that he is not the center of the universe, he can comprehend a pet not only as a plaything, but also as an individual being with feelings and needs similar to his own.

A pet can provide a maturing child with a steady companion at a time when relationships with other people are increasingly complex. As their personalities become refined, young teens tend to have bouts of conflict with parents and peers. Sometimes they feel as though they don’t have a friend in the world. During times like these, the unconditional love of a pet can provide the solace and nurturing no human can offer.

Young teens may find in a pet everything they are frustrated at being unable to find in people. A loved animal can be loyal, non-judgmental, and a good listener. A pet accepts anger and tears, secrets and dreams, and never betrays a confidence. It pays no mind to test scores or lost games, pimples or broken dates; it loves without question and never has anything more important to do than be with its caregiver. Whether the pet is a cat, dog, or bunny, the relationship can offer a much-needed harbor during an adolescent storm.

A pet can also offer an acceptable family “apron string” for a young teen. During this stage of their life, children are trying

hard not to act “babyish.” They resist hugs and kisses in public and are repeatedly asserting that they can do all kinds of things by themselves. But they’re still nowhere near ready to leave home, emotionally or physically. Interacting with the household pet, which is a part of the family, is a way to continue to give and receive love and open affection and maintain the family bond without embarrassing themselves.

In addition, building a relationship with an animal can extend and strengthen a young teen’s sense of identity. When your child says, Look what my dog can do,” he may as well be saying, “Look what I can do.” The sense of pride that comes when a puppy learns a new trick or when a kitten curls into his lap helps him to feel good about himself, just as if he had kicked a winning goal. A loyal pet makes its owner feel important, and this becomes another building block in a young teen’s self-esteem.

Finally, having a pet can offer the maturing child a sense of empowerment. Parents still rule the roost and younger siblings don’t like being bossed around. A loved pet, however, will take direction without complaint. After

being reprimanded for a messy room or poor grade, telling the dog to “sit” or allowing the rabbit his exercise time can help a child to reclaim emotional balance and realign his ego.

Before you decide to make that pet purchase, be sure to give serious thought to the financial and emotional commitment it will require. Also, be realistic about the ways in which you will inevitably become involved - providing transportation to the vet, vacuuming up dog hair or litter, and pitching in with routine care as necessary.

Keep in mind that caring for a pet will require a young teen to learn some time management strategies, and you may have to help his develop them. It may take a little while for his to figure out how to work the walks, meals and grooming into his already busy schedule, so be prepared for a training period. For this reason it is important to choose a pet that will comfortably fit into your family’s lifestyle and your home’s space limitations. There are many books and websites that can provide information about the care requirements and temperaments of various types of pets. You can also gain some

insight by talking with local veterinarians and other pet owners.

Make sure that you have agreed upon some reasonable consequences in case your child starts to get lazy about his pet-care chores. Be sure he understands that his commitment to an animal must take top priority. If he can’t find the time for walking or feeding, it is the drama class or slumber party that will be forfeited, not the pet.

If you can work through these issues with your young teen and arrive at a pet that he can love and you can live with, the benefits for your child can be great.

Note: Due to the overabundance of neglected and abandoned animals, many pet stores are encouraging families to adopt kittens and puppies and are no longer selling them. Check with your local pet shelter for more information.

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the rooster crows at sunrise. A local farmer wakes and prepares to feed cattle fresh, nutrient-rich grass and check on free-ranging chickens nearby. The earth awakens as sunshine forces the dew to warm and fall from bright leaves on plants growing tomatoes and zucchini. This may sound all too idealistic for city-folk. However, the experience to work on a farm or the taste of fresh produce can be had by those who explore the many opportunities to love on their local farmers

ThE bENEFITS oF EATINg loCAl FooDS

For a moment, put aside what you’ve been programmed to think about food. This may require tapping into your fifth grade health class to remember the importance of fresh produce. Aside from the nostalgia of days gone by, eating locally grown foods has many benefits.

“It’s a hot topic among families to eat healthy. Eating fruits and vegetables is critical to your health. If you eat a balanced diet, consider organics and locally grown produce,” said Angie Cheetz, registered dietician and wellness coordinator at National Institute for Fitness and Sport. “Fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants which fight cancer, are high in fiber leaving you satisfied and provide vitamins and minerals in a natural fat-free, low-calorie package.”

Buying local produce and goods positively affects the state’s economy. According to the Farmers’ Market Coalition, the number of farmers’ markets in the United States has increased 40 percent over the past decade. More than 3 million consumers shop at farmers’ markets, spending over 1 billion dollars a year. This money stays in Ohio and the tri-state area benefiting residents and farmers alike.

That’s great, but what about my pocket-book? Well, believe it or not, you could pay less or the same buying local produce, meats and dairy than at the store. “I choose to eat local for mine and my family’s health, my community’s well-being and for the environmental implications of eating locally. Plus it’s a fun challenge that really brings people together across all walks of life. Everybody eats and I love that I can sit across the table with folks of all types and have this amazing thing in common,” said Susan Miller-Stigler with Central Ohio River Valley. “We have a guide to local farms and farmers markets we are producing. We printed it last year and will be releasing an updated version in June. We ask people interested in eating local foods visit our website www.EatLocalCORV.org. I think it is an amazing resource for the area. Cincinnati will have over 30 farmers markets, 70 farms and other eat-local resources and information included in the new guide.”

who? whAT? how?Ground zero for finding local produce and goods is to shop at a farmers market. This is a nostalgic way of taking your time on a Saturday morning to carefully choose your week’s groceries, talk with the farmers, ask questions about their practices and discuss

How to Become a LocavoreEating Local Impacts the Earth, Wallet & Figure


what’s coming in their wagons next week. Prices are competitive and the produce is as fresh as possible. Christie Welch with Ohio State University South Centers at Piketon found the current demand for locally grown foods is outweighing the availability of farmers’ markets or an adequate number of vendors, opportunities abound to launch a new business or seek out vendors to add to an existing farmers’ market. One resource is Ohio MarketMaker—a free Web-based tool that connects businesses in the food supply chain. To learn more, log on to ohiomarketmaker.com.

Locavores appreciate the time and labor spent by local farmers; especially if they garden themselves, are members of a buying club or participate in a CSA, community supported agriculture. Buying club are groups of people who pool their buying power to buy in bulk directly from farmers. These are successful when families are willing to donate time to help operate the club and committed to purchasing for the entire season

A CSA is a farm or group of farmers who solicit customers by asking them to purchase a share of their harvest. Some require hands-on involvement on the farm, while others simply ask for a flat fee and a commitment to pick-up orders on-time.

There are several websites listing CSAs in Cincinnati. What you’ll find on-line is the season in which they operate, type of farm and goods they produce, how long they’ve been in business, the number of shares they have for sale as well as the cost and duration of the harvest and if there is any work required by members.

If finding a buying club or signing up with a CSA seems too time consuming, Farm Fresh Delivery has made it as easy as blueberry pie to get your organic or local produce delivered right to your door. Granted there are some fossil fuels burned getting it there, it’s better than the 2,000 miles commercial produce travels to your grocery or the hundreds of other vehicles it takes to pick up the produce. “The mission of Farm Fresh Delivery is to provide a convenient way to enjoy organic, all natural and local foods. We believe that local foods can benefit our health, our local economy and our environment. Over 90 percent of the groceries we deliver, including milk, eggs, bread, meats, cheese, sauces are produced in the Midwest. Even more local produce will be available this growing season as we build our network of farmers. Our produce bins are comprised of a seasonal mix of fruits and veggies—organically grown whenever possible. Members can customize their bins to optimize the value or splurge on a fresh pineapple or local shiitake mushrooms. We strive to offer an affordable, convenient service that connects our members to the Midwest farmers and artisans,” said Michelle Medows, head of business operations who added they deal directly with local farmers and get produce two to three days from harvest.

To only mention produce is inconclusive to the many farmers who provide products as well as raw goods to the local markets. Kay Grimm at Basic Roots Community Foods works with twelve different farmers to provide a variety of foods from beef and poultry to raw dairy. Raw products are not pasteurized and include the enzymes and bacteria important to fight disease and aid digestion. “There are 100 or more farms that are just too small to be certified organic, but practice farming with integrity and love what they do and that energy comes through in their delicious food,” said Grimm.

Understanding the big picture is critical to break-free of habits you do simply because that’s what you’ve always done. When you purchase produce from the grocery you know it’s a good start for your family’s health—but it could be better (a lot better) for a lot more people if you’re purchasing from local farmers. Generally speaking, the hundreds of farmers with less than 100 acres depend on local farmers markets, buying clubs and CSAs to ensure the lost art of farming can provide the most nutritious, animal-friendly, environmentally-conscious food available.

nikki keever is a freelance writer. She is a wife and mother of three who has recently converted her family to vegetarianism and is eating heartily for healthier, longer, happier lives.

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Why buy local?

1. local foods travel a shorter distance from the producer to your kitchen. This decreases the use of fuel, and will help keep food prices down when fuel prices rise.

2. local produce that is grown organically is fresher, more nutrient rich, and free of pesticides. you can see with your own eyes that the chicken you buy is raised humanely and without hormones or antibiotics with a visit to the farm.

3. buying local foods means supporting your local farmer or artisan. It keeps your dollar in your community.

4. having an understanding and familiarity with the family farm can transform the experience at the dinner table. An appreciation for our food comes not only in the preparation but also in the knowledge of the production.


A lack of CommunicationWhen ToddlerSpeak Equals Whining

I’ve always known how important good communication is. It’s the reason I majored in Communications—I think I’m a decent communicator. I’m not afraid to talk about feelings, I talk a lot at work (probably too much) and I like other people who talk. But I never realized just how important communicating was until I had an almost two-year-old who can’t.

Let me explain. My oldest son, who’s now five, was talking on his first birthday. It wasn’t full sentences, but he could tell us what he wanted. By 18 months, Connor was good to go. He was putting words together, talking in sentences—in my mind he was a genius. He was our first child, how could he not be? Now that he’s five, he is constantly asking questions and talking when my husband and I are trying to squeeze in a two-minute conversation. I never thought I’d say it, but I sometimes wish he wouldn’t talk so much. But I digress.

The problem now is my almost two-year old Cameron, has about five words in his vocabulary. I’m not exaggerating. I know them because he rarely uses them and when he does,

I’m cheering him on, pleading with him to try another word or maybe put two words together. Nope. Bye-bye, hot, ball, shoes and juice. That’s it. Nothing more.

I’ve talked about Cameron’s lack of talking to my husband, girlfriends and even to our pediatrician. I understand this is quite common with the second child because the older child tends to talk for them. Goodness knows Connor does that. And I’m not worried

about what he understands. He knows exactly what we’re talking about and what he wants. If you ask him to put his clothes in the hamper, he does it. If you say, “Go get your shoes” he’s on top of it. He’ll even find them if they’re not where they’re supposed to be. I’ve even said, “Put the doggies in their room” and he’ll lead them to their room, give them a treat (like I do) and shut the door. So I know he knows

what words mean. And I’m positive he knows what he wants. He’ll drag me by my finger all over the house a hundred times a day just to point out what he wants.

Don’t get me wrong—I’ve tried to make Cameron talk. He’ll point to something and I’ll say, “You want this? Say please. Say please. Say please!” Not only will he not say it, he’ll shake his head no and walk away! It’s to the point that it’s too exhausting to make

him try to talk. I figure he’ll talk when he’s ready—right?

Well, that philosophy was working until this morning. It’s not the lack of talking that’s bothering me—it’s the constant whining! It’s driving me and everyone else in our house bonkers. If he doesn’t get a toy, he whines. If

he wants a drink, he whines. If he doesn’t want to come inside, he has a full-blown meltdown!

Today I reached my breaking point. I’m normally the calm one. I try to be patient and figure out what he wants. It takes a lot to make me raise my voice but today—he did it. I not only yelled, I think I stomped my feet and pounded my fist on the counter. If I could have, I probably would have thrown myself on the floor and had a full-blown temper tantrum! You know it’s bad when

your other child says, “Mom, are you okay?”

By the end of the morning, Cameron was crying and I wanted to. The only thing worse— it was only noon. We still had to get through lunch and you know

what that meant—a peanut butter sandwich, applesauce with a side of whining. UGH! I hope I’m not alone. I hope, even more, that Cameron starts talking, even if it’s just a little.

ShEREE PAOLELLO anchors the evening news at News-5. Behind the scenes, she’s a wife and mother of two boys.

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CHILDREN’S

BIRTHDAY PARTIES


HAS YOUR CHILD heard any good music lately? If not, consider this: countless studies show music to be good for people, especially young children. It is often compared to learning a language and without doubt music soothes the soul. It is also a powerful tool for connecting, communicating and teaching. “Science shows that music, songs in particular, activates the entire brain,” says David Kisor, an accomplished composer, performer and teacher who is a songwriter for Growing Sound, an entity of northern Kentucky’s Children’s, Inc.

Growing Sound uses music to promote social emotional development and to help prepare children for school and life. “We human beings are wired to remember the words we learn in songs. So we’re using that to build social emotional skills,” he says about Growing Sound music. Based on the most recent brain science, Kisor’s Growing Sound songs encourage significant ideas like confidence, self-control and initiative. Further, parents may be glad to know that the songs are done in a manner that will appeal to their ears as well as their kids’ brains.

Music is available for purchase at shop.childreninc.org. “Each one of the songs has a particular purpose

and is developing a particular part of the young child’s mind and brain to give them the tools to help them

meet whatever challenge they might come up against,” Kisor says.

Kisor’s songs are intended to help empower kids. “A lot of parents in all different educational, socioeconomic levels think that childhood development is learning letters, numbers, colors, writing names, tying shoes.

All these things are important, but more important than any of that is a child has developed firm

attachments to caring adults and a sense of initiative that they can act upon the world and not just be acted upon. They have courage to try new things. The ‘stick-to-itiveness’ to stay with task until it’s completed and develop appropriate channels to express their emotions and express them in a way that’s acceptable.”

In addition to writing songs for Growing Sound, Kisor is the music director for Children, Inc. He has also

written extensively for the classroom and the stage, including works for The Ensemble Theater of Cincinnati, The Children’s Theater of Cincinnati, The University of Cincinnati Prepatory Department and dozens of school residencies from preschool to high school. One of his largest projects with Children, Inc. was the Songs of Resilience, a four CD set with a teacher’s manual that has been distributed across the nation to help teachers promote resilience in young children.

Families can see Kisor at Newport on the Levee in Newport, Ky., on June 6, Kenton County Public Library in Covington, Ky., on June 10, and Fountain Square in Cincinnati on July 18 and again on August 1.

cArrie biShop is a freelance writer and mother of two young sons, whose daily antics inspire her work and her life.

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chIldren, Inc. MusIc dIrector David Kisor makes weekly classroom visits to sing songs that reinforce social and emotional development at Montessori and Early Learning Center in Covington.


hEAlTh & wEllNESS * women’s health

Taking Care of yourself After ChildbirthImportant Info for New Mothers

as a new Mother, you will get a lot of advice on caring for your baby. It is important that you also take care of yourself during this time. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy the weeks following pregnancy.

bREAST CARE

If you are breastfeeding, be sure to air your nipples between feedings and wear a supportive bra, preferably not underwire. Nurse your baby often, every two to three hours. Take a warm shower or apply a warm compress to your breast just before feeding, and massage any full areas of your breasts toward your nipples. If you are not breastfeeding and your milk still “comes in,” wear a good support bra and take pain medication. Some women find ice packs helpful. Don’t run hot water on your breasts or nurse your baby, since this will stimulate milk production—just what you don’t want.

NUTRITIoNYour doctor will tell you if you have any special dietary needs. In general, you may eat anything you like, while observing the guidelines of sensible nutrition. If you gained too much weight during pregnancy, you will

want to stay away from fattening foods until your normal figure has returned.

Many mothers want to know if they should avoid certain foods while breastfeeding. As a rule, you should avoid foods containing caffeine. Otherwise, eat a variety of foods for a healthy, well-balanced diet. If you find that several hours after eating a certain food your baby is fussy, cut down on the amount, or try the food again when your baby is older.

bAThINgAs long as you are steady on your feet, you may shower and shampoo any time after delivery. Your doctor may allow you to take a tub bath with about four inches of water in the tub. Avoid bubble baths and perfumed oil baths, since they’re irritating to the birth canal. If you have uncomfortable stitches or hemorrhoids, try a sitz bath three times a day for a soothing remedy.

FATIgUEEven the healthiest of women find they may tire easily during the weeks or months after a baby’s birth. Trying to take on too much too soon can exhaust you and make any emotional letdown even worse. The solution is easy—the

moment you feel tired, rest. Alternate an hour of activity with an hour of resting with your feet up. A good way to do this is for you to rest when your baby rests.

here are some tips to avoid fatigue:

• Don’t climb stairs more than necessary.

• Don’t l i f t anything heavier than your baby. When you do l i f t , use your knees as a l i f t ing force to avoid strain on your back.

• Let your family and friends help with chores, meals and baby care.

• Dress and diaper your baby at a level where you don’t have to bend.

ThE “blUES” Although these days will be a wonderful time for you, your baby and family, don’t be surprised if you feel depressed without reason. Perhaps you feel let down after the excitement and anticipation of the last few months. Perhaps you’re having increasing doubts about your ability to cope with the around-the-clock demands of motherhood.

You may feel resentful—and guilty about your feelings of resentment—at being tied down with your new responsibilities as a mother. Keep in mind that these postpartum emotions are quite common and part of the adjustment new parenthood requires. In a week or two, you and your family will become accustomed to your new responsibilities and lifestyle.

PoSTPARTUm DoCToR’S vISITUnless you have a problem that requires seeing your doctor earlier, you should arrange for a follow-up examination about three to six weeks after your baby is born. At that time, your doctor will check your general physical condition and give you a thorough exam.

If you have had a Caesarean delivery, your doctor will let you know when you should make an office visit.

Congratulations on your new baby! DR. STEWART FRIEDMAN is an OB/Gyn with The Christ Hospital

Medicine may be our livelihood. But people are our passion. You can feel it the minute you walk through our doors. See it in the eyes of Dr. Stephens as he introduces a young couple to their new little miracle. Sure, we’re practicing advanced, award-winning medicine every day. Nationally-ranked medicine, in fact. But we have bigger things in mind.

Like making the most important moment in a parent’s life…extraordinary.

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hEAlTh & wEllNESS * pediatric health

Summer Tummy TroublesKnowing Triggers and How to Treat It

Fun at the water park or a family cookout can turn into summer tummy troubles. Most children have experienced an unpleasant stomach bug or food-borne illness where they vomit for one to two days, have diarrhea and spend time in bed. The good news is that it does not have to be your child.

All tummy troubles are triggered differently. “If the kids are rushing and playing and eating too fast or too much, they can develop gas or constipation. Other common causes are constipation, stomach flu and gastroenteritis,” informs Dr. Samina Ahmed, pediatrician of Group Health Associates. Your child may accidentally eat spoiled food, not realizing how long it has been outside. “Stress and stomach pain tends to run in families. A lot of people have undiagnosed irritable bowel syndrome and their stomach is more sensitive to stress,” tells Dr. Kira Zimmerly, pediatrician of Group Health Associates. It may accompany another illness. “With fever, sore throat and otitis media, a child can complain his tummy hurts,” says Ahmed.

Begin with good hygiene. “If your child knows his abc’s, have him say them while washing his hands,” recommends Zimmerly. This will

keep him washing longer with warm water and soap. Fully emptying when he goes to the bathroom prevents constipation. “I talk about bringing a book in and sitting for a good five to ten minutes to really finish,” Zimmerly says. He should be cautious of changes in diet. “Too much of anything can give him bloating or tummy aches,” says Ahmed. Let him know not to eat food that has been outside for more than an hour. Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous exercise that is more than he can handle.

Parents can act preventatively too. “Bacteria grow faster when the temperature

is between ninety and 110 degrees and when humidity is high,” informs Ahmed.

Pay attention to how long you cook food on a grill. “When we are outside, we do not have that safety control the kitchen provides to help protect you from unwanted harmful bacteria which leads to food poisoning,” reminds Ahmed. Do not let meat touch other food as it can cause cross-contamination.

Treatment is to let tummy troubles run its course. The most helpful

thing you can do is keep your child hydrated.

“The best way to do that is with some sort of solution like watered-down Gatorade or popsicles which have the right sugar and electrolytes,” tells Zimmerly. Pedialyte is another recommended fluid. Do not rush your child into eating again. “Dairy and fatty food will make his stomach hurt and diarrhea worse when he is getting better,” says Zimmerly.

If tummy troubles persist and your child is missing school or has blood in his stool, it is advised to see his pediatrician. If abdominal pain does not go away, it is important to rule out appendicitis. If diarrhea lasts more than seven days, a stool culture may be done to see if bacteria are growing or something else is going on. Take precautions, and do not wait to hear ‘my tummy hurts.’

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While Jessica was still pregnant, she started looking for a pediatrician. She turned to a friend who recommended the Group Health Associates pediatric group in Mason, near her home. She met with the doctor before Kollin was born and he immediately put her at ease. “He never makes me feel rushed and he puts everything in layman’s terms,” she said. That’s important to a new mother and it’s the kind of family-friendly feeling that makes Jessica trust Group Health Associates.

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for a Safe Summer

How to Handle—and Prevent—summer emergencies


For chIldren, suMMer Is the season of suntanned skin, calloused soles and grass-stained knees. It’s the season of bike riding,

ball throwing and bug catching. It’s sparklers, later bedtimes and ice cream. But sometimes, suntanned skin can burn. Bikes can fall. Bugs can sting. And what was supposed to be a day trip to the park can end up being a long—and sometimes frightening—trip to the ER.

We talked with two local experts—Ben Brooks, manager for the emergency departments at St. Luke Hospitals, and Mike Gittelman, MD, associate professor of clinical pediatrics in Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Division of Emergency Medicine. Gittelman is also on the executive committee of the hospital’s newly formed Comprehensive Children’s Injury Center, a collaborative and multidisciplinary pediatric center that addresses injury from prevention through complete recovery. Here they share how to handle—and prevent—common summer accidents and injuries.

FooT INJURIESBare feet is one of the joys of summer but roughly five shoeless children are treated for foot injuries at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital each week. “Some of these injuries can be detrimental if the nail bed is avulsed or there is a foreign body that is difficult to remove,” Gittelman says. “Prevention is simple—wear shoes when running around outside.” Still, if you can’t imagine your children not experiencing the feel of grass underfoot, Brooks says to closely monitor where they’re playing.

FIREwoRkS“In 2006, 11 people in the United States died and an estimated 9,200 were treated in ER departments for fireworks-related injuries,” Gittelman says. Fireworks injuries most often affect the hands, eyes, head, face and ears, and can result in severe burns, scars and disfigurement, and can cause blindness, third-degree burns and permanent scarring. “The safest way to prevent fireworks-related injuries is to leave fireworks displays to trained professionals,” Gittelman says.

What about sparklers? “Always have close adult supervision,” Brooks says. Sparklers, which can reach temperatures above 1,000° F, can easily burn children’s hands and, when swung around, other people.

bEE STINgSFor severe reactions (which include trouble breathing, wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling anywhere on the face, throat feeling tight, weakness and turning blue), call 911 and check the child’s airway and breathing—if necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR, Gittelman says. In all other

cases, he recommends the following:

1. Remove the stinger if stil l present by scraping the back of a straight-edged object (such as a credit card) across the stinger. Don’t use tweezers, which may increase the amount of venom released.

2. Wash the site thoroughly with soap and water.

3. Place ice (wrapped in a washcloth) on the site of the sting for 10 minutes and then off for 10 minutes. Repeat.

4. If necessary, give the child an antihistamine or apply creams that reduce itching.

5. Over the next several days, watch for signs of infection—increased redness, swelling or pain.

To prevent bee stings, avoid rapid, jerky movements around insect hives or nests, and perfumes and floral-patterned or dark clothing, Gittelman says. “Use appropriate insect repellants and protective clothing,

and use caution when eating outdoors, especially with sweetened beverages or in areas around garbage cans, which often attract bees.”

bRokEN boNES“Anytime it gets warm or we have a nice weekend we see an influx of broken bones,” Brooks says. If you suspect a broken bone and it’s a major trauma, check the child’s airway and breathing and, if necessary, call 911 and begin CPR, Gittelman says. Keep the child calm and examine the child for other injuries. “In most cases, if medical help responds quickly, allow the medical personnel to take further action,” Gittelman says.

If the skin is broken, cover it immediately with sterile dressings. “If needed, immobilize the broken bone with a splint or sling. Possible splints include a rolled-up newspaper or strips of wood. Immobilize the area both above and below the injured bone. Apply ice packs to reduce pain and swelling,” Gittelman says. It’s also important to check the child’s blood circulation by pressing firmly over the skin beyond the fracture site. “If circulation is poor obtain help immediately,” he says. To treat bleeding, place a dry, clean cloth over the wound to dress it. “If the bleeding continues, apply direct pressure to the site of the bleeding,” he says. “Do not apply a tourniquet unless it is life-threatening.”

To prevent broken bones, insist your child wear protective gear—including helmets, elbow pads, kneepads and shin pads—while skiing, biking, roller blading and participating in contact sports. “Create a safe home for young children,” Gittelman says. “Gate stairways and keep windows closed. Teach children how to be safe and look out for themselves. Supervise children carefully. There is no substitute for supervision, no matter how safe the environment or situation appears to be.”

SUN SAFETy“I think parents are more in tune to using sunscreen, but every once in awhile we see a child with second-degree burns,” Brooks says. He recalls one instance in which parents took their baby to the pool and simply forgot to apply sunscreen. According to the American Association of Pediatrics, for babies under 6 months, avoid sun exposure and dress infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts and brimmed hats. For young children, apply sunscreen—at least 15 SPF—30 minutes before going outside, even on cloudy days. Older children should cover up as much as possible, avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and apply about 1 ounce of at least 15 SPF sunscreen every two hours. For more detailed information, visit www.aap.org/advocacy/archives/tanning.htm.

Wondering if an ER trip is necessary? If a trip to the ER will make you sleep better at night, go, Brooks says. “Parents know their kids best,” he adds.

For extended coverage on this story, tune into Lisa Cooney on News 5 Today on Friday, June 5th.

kArA gebhArt UhL is a Fort Thomas, Ky.-based freelance writer and editor. To read more of her work visit www.karagebhartuhl.com. To learn more about her family visit www.pleiadesbee.com.

Working Together For You


THERE ARE COUNTLESS movies depicting the hilarity of fatherhood, comic skits about the lost and confused moments of changing that first diaper and innumerable sitcoms starring dads trying to exhibit some sort of control over what happens in a home full of teenagers.

Honestly, you don’t need superf luous entertainment in a home full of children. Comedic moments happen all the time. Whether you’ve been home with the children or come home from work with fresh eyes, any parent can appreciate the humor of a three-year-old running around the dining table singing the Star Spangled Banner while playing duck, duck, goose. Here are some confessions of fathers sharing their moments with their children.

whEN ThE wIFE’S AwAy, ThE DADS wIll PlAy

I was out having coffee with a friend while Doug was “manning” the children. He usually tries to accomplish things when he’s home with them. Think home improvements, not building a Lego tower. Well, Maegan decided to use markers to color her body like a frog. She managed to get most of her limbs colored in. So, while Doug was in the bathroom transforming her back into Maegan, our one year-old Spencer climbed on the kitchen table. When Doug came out of the bathroom he was bouncing up and down like a monkey. Doug & Carol Collins

My wife, Tammy went to visit some family for a few days. I was in charge of getting the kids ready for school. As I was getting my two oldest sons dressed, my seven year-old wanted to comb

his hair without my assistance. I told him today Dad is in charge and you can do what you want. He was excited. It didn’t look the greatest but he was proud. Before it dried, he sprayed hair spray on it making it rather oily. I thought about fixing it, but today Dad is in charge. Let him have fun.

We went into their rooms and the nice clothes they normally wear had been set out. They had polo shirts with sleeveless sweaters. The boys asked why they always have to be dressed up. Their friends get to wear t-shirts, sweat pants and sneakers. I smiled real big and they both said, “Today is Dad’s day and Dad is in charge” then put on cool wrinkly t-shirts and jeans to match their big smiles. I started to get the cereal out when my oldest son yelled out loud, “cookies!” Why not? Today Dad is in charge. After they ate hand full after hand full of cookies we got in the car with the radio blaring, everyone was singing, and my son was telling me I was the best dad in the world. My wife called and I told her the story. She just kept getting more upset. I told her about the hair, the cookies, and finally the t-shirts. She said, “You are kidding right?” I said no. She said again in a stressed voice, “You are kidding right?” I said no. She took a deep breath and said, “Why would you do that? Today is picture day.” I thought to myself, “Oh no.” By the way, the picture looks great—if you like t-shirts and oily hair. Steve Masuccio

SUgAR AND SPICE

Our daughter is fearless, even more so than her older brother. She has such a sweet perspective on what’s going on around her—along with a passion for animals. When we visit family in West Virginia, we ride a four-wheeler out to the field to see the cow. The quad can’t go fast enough for her to get her to her cow. Doug McGinnis

I’m known for being a sweaty guy. I’d come home from softball pretty soaked. Apparently my daughter was taking notes and this is how she reacted. One day little Vivian came out to see my wife and I with a soaking wet head. She says to us, “I dipped my head in the toy-det so I can be sweaty like Daddy.” Fortunately the baths were spotless that day my daughter gave herself a swirly. Kevin Lawrence

DoINg ThE bEST wE CAN

One of my not-so-great moments as a father happened when I was dressing our two-year-old son Nicholas. I was in a hurry as I helped him put on his pants. He kept falling over sideways. I thought he was just playing around so I asked him to stand up. I was grabbing him to help him stand. After two times he turned and looked at me as if to say, “Dad what do you want me to do?” I was scolding him as I stood him up for the third time, mind you he could not talk yet. I finally noticed when I put his pants on he had two legs in one pant leg. Hence the reason he kept falling over. He was not playing around after all and I felt like the biggest knucklehead. Steve Masuccio

I have two daughters; one is three years old, the other is five. As a single dad, I have to admit it’s a challenge when it’s time to go to the bathroom when we’re out. Whether we’re traveling or at a department store, which way does dad go? I always dread the gas station stop. I had to stop on the way to Florida at a dilapidated gas station. I could only imagine what we were getting into. My worst fear is what lies behind that door. Fortunately, they ended

up having the nicest restroom and I thanked them for having a great facility. The attendant looked at me like I was crazy. It was endearing. I have never been as preoccupied with someone else’s biological matters as I have with my daughters.

Of course, being a dad with two girls, I’ve experienced first hand the cultural gap shifting from G.I. Joe to Barbie and getting excited about My Little Pony. It has always been a lot of fun capturing that kind of magic, as it is a challenge. Personal growth opportunity; I have gotten enough mileage out of pony and pig tails and the world of hair restraints that I now have to learn to braid.

I am so proud that my three-year old has mastered sarcasm. There’s a certain point in life when they are so dependent on you then all the sudden they mock you and make you feel like an idiot. Mike Fadlevic

mUST lIvE wITh ThEm, CAN’T ImAgINE lIFE wIThoUT ThEmWhen I was pregnant, my husband and I were discussing how excited we were about the baby arriving and I asked Josh what he was most excited about. Top of his list was all the snacks that I would be carrying around in the diaper bag that he could share with the baby. Stacey Heck

My brother and I were fighting in the car—and we were always fighting. Dad was the kind that never said a word until he snapped. We got Wendy’s to go and they put pickles on my brother’s sandwich and he whined about it. Dad stopped the car on the shoulder and jumped out of the car, opened the door, grabbed the sandwich, scrapped the pickles off with his finger and handed it back to him saying, “Here!” Laura Smith

DADS goTTA Do whAT ThEy goTTA Do

A neighbor came over to the house to talk to Dad about something my older brother had done. I think he broke his daughter’s toy or something. Dad was sitting in the living room and this man comes barging into the house and starts telling him what had happened between the kids. Dad said, “Excuse me, did you forget to knock?” No joke! The guy turns around, shuts the door, and knocks. So, dad goes and answers it and the discussion started over. Stacey Heck

DoINg ThE bEST ThEy CAN

My husband used to put on the kid’s clothes backwards all the time when they were babies. The snaps in the back messed him up. Candy Stock

On one two-week vacation in our van, we experienced treasured time together in laughter and learning. We started each day talking about what happened the day before and put it into a continued song for the trip—to the tune of the twelve days of Christmas. “On the first day of vacation the Nevins family celebrated 12 hours eating, drinking and playing games in the van.” “On the second day of vacation the Nevins family celebrated two hours of fishing with bread and peanut butter and string and 12 hours eating, drinking and playing games in the van. Arch Nevins

It is said that fathers don’t truly bond with children until they are born. However, at the moment they are first held by Dad and take that first nap on his bare chest, the bond is forever formed and never breaks. Fathers are forced to cope with the reality that sweet babies grow up and, along with their wife or partner, conquer life’s events. Thankfully, we are given such moments as these to get us through a new day with laughter, humility and grace.

nikki keever is a freelance writer. She is a wife and mother of three who laughs with her husband daily through this experience called parenting.

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ARoUND TowN * arts & enrichment

Encouraging Summer SplashingVariety of Water Sports Make for Unique Summer Experiences

MY BEST FRIEND and her family are bona fide lake people. They live for the lake—or at least they did throughout my formative years. So it may go without saying that I grew up a latch-on lake person. Though, unfortunately, I haven’t stepped on a boat in years, I remain a wannabe lake goer.

Thanks to my friend’s charitable family who were stuck with me tagging along all those years, I learned to waterski and wasted away my youthful summer days with some serious outdoor play, fried f ish and just about no TV. Bliss. What I didn’t think about at the time is waterskiing is an incredible family sport. After al l, I wasn’t just hanging out with my friend all summer. She and I spent long days on the boat with her brother, mom and dad. When I hit the lake with other friends of mine, it was always with their families, too. It’s interesting how much freedom and joy I felt out on the lake, yet I was always under the watchful eye of my friends’ parents.

Now that I’m a mom, I wish these sorts of experiences for my own sons and their buddies. In speaking with Greg Kuenning,

president of Ohio Water Ski Association and coach of the University of Cincinnati water ski team, I realized I’m not the only one who has come to this conclusion. “What makes water skiing unique from other sports is the family aspect of it. The family gets together and goes out on the boat for an extended period of time..There are not many things a family can do together anymore and bond. Water skiing is a great tool for that.”

The associat ion is host ing a junior development clinic this July for kids ages 17 and younger of al l skil l levels. Learn more about the two-day clinic at www.skiowsa.com. Kuenning also recommends the Midwest Water Ski and Wakeboard School in Columbus, which of fer s summer camps June through August for kids ages 8 and up.

Another resource for families is the new Wake Nation Cincinnati, which bills itself as the f irst cable wakeboarding park in the tri-state area. Without a boat, people can water ski, wakeboard, kneeboard or

wakeskate on this new man-made lake with the help of an advanced cable system.

Before getting wet, however, Kuenning bel ieves it’s important for kids to be comfortable swimming in a l ife jacket and he cautions that when it comes to life jackets, you usually get what you pay for. Parents should look for life jackets that are Coast Guard approved.

There are other great opportunities for Cincinnati kids interested in what I might refer to as lower-tech water sports l ike kayaking and canoeing. Obviously, many local camps include canoeing in their summer programs. One that centers much of its activity around canoeing and kayaking is called RiverTrek and is offered through the Cincinnati Recreation Commission. RiverTrek is an opportunity for area teens to paddle more than 60 miles of the Little Miami Scenic River. Mark Celsor, east regional supervisor with the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, says RiverTrek is an opportunity for kids to connect with nature and each other in a way most youth no longer get to experience. “Water

sports, especially for inner city kids, is not something they get to do. This is a way to immerse yourself, to live and camp along the river. A lot of kids don’t get to do this anymore.” He says it is a sort of “coming of age” experience in which the kids pull together as a team as they learn to paddle as a unit and work as a team to make the week a success. “Like we tel l them,” he adds, “mom and dad aren’t here anymore and neither are your cell phones.”

I agree with that attitude and tend to feel that water sports provide kids, and the rest of us, unique opportunity to connect with nature and one another in a very real way that we can no longer afford to take for granted. Fortunately, there are ample ways for Cincinnati’s kids to experience water sports this summer. And regardless of the ultimate goal—be it for pure fun or competition—water sports are good for body and soul.

cArrie biShop is a freelance writer and mother of two young sons, whose daily antics inspire her work and her life.


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RESoURCES * arts & enrichment directory

MusicBaldwin Music Education cEntEr

3799 Hyde Park ave. cincinnati, oH 45209 (513)351-1109www.baldwinmusiceducenter.com

Keyboard-based group music programs for ages 6-months to 4-years. Piano classes ages 5 and up. Specially designed curriculum taught by trained, degreed music educators, family discounts, convenient location.

MusikGartEnwyoming – musi Kids Program

513-771-7675www.thecenter4thearts.org

clifton – miss amanda’s music garden

513-221-singwww.missamandasmusic.com

northern Kentucky - music for us studio

859-344-9445www.musicforusstudio.com

northern Kentucky – little songbird music studio859-547-8765www.littlesongbirdmusic.com

Dance! Move! Sing! Play instruments! MusikGarten is a holistic, cross-cultural music curriculum for children from birth to age 9. Bathe your child’s ears with the language of music, while the absorbent mind is active! Come for the fun, stay for the education! Influence your child’s musicianship…for life!

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wEst chEstEr acadEMy of Music8374 Princeton glendale rd, west chester, oH 45069(513)829-2345www.wcaom.com

quality private lessons in piano, voice, guitar, violin, cello, clarinet, saxophone, flute, drums, harp, trumpet and steel drums. Also offers nationally acclaimed Music for Young Children, a group keyboard curriculum for ages 5 and up, and Music Pups, a music and movement class for birth to 4. Call for FREE trial class.

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ARoUND TowN * Cincinnat i Museum Center

Day Camps, Dinosaurs and 100 Days of FunCincinnati Museum Center Offers Oodles of Entertainment

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING new this summer? How about a place that’s educational and fun for the entire family? If so, come to Cincinnati Museum Center and experience 100 Days of Fun.

100 Days of Fun is Museum Center’s effort to ensure no day is wasted during the summer season. With three museums, an OMNIMAX theater and travel ing

exhibits, a visitor can come to Museum Center for 100 stra ight days and do something new each and every day. And if you’re a member, a major ity of the activities are completely free.

DINoSAURS

Throughout the summer, visitors can enjoy Museum Center’s latest exhibit and OMNIMAX f i lm package, Dinosaurs Unearthed and Dinosaurs Alive. Museum Center members receive discounts to both offerings.

Dinosaurs Unearthed roars into Union Terminal as the largest dinosaur exhibit in the history of Cincinnati, with 24 full-size models. A thril l ing and beautiful mixture of life-like sculptures and fully articulated skeletons (some more than 62 feet long.), make this the most excit ing dinosaur exhibit to ever claw and stomp its way into the country. Accompanying the exhibit is the OMNIMAX Theater’s newest f i lm, Dinosaurs Alive. The f i lm takes visitors on an immersive journey back to the early Triassic period al l the way through the late Cretaceous, fol lowing the tiniest

of dinosaurs to the largest creatures that walked the earth.

DAy CAmPS

At Cincinnati Museum Center, summer break means learning and fun. Children between the ages of 7 and 12 can immerse themselves in their favorite topic for an entire week. Summer Day Camps run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Before & After Care are offered for each Day Camp.

• Dino Camp: Come explore the world of dinosaurs. Focusing on the time period from the late Triassic to the end of the Cretaceous, campers will study the Triceratops, T-rex and many more. The camp also includes a visit to the Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit. ( June 15 – June 19)

• Witness To A Crime: Get out your thinking cap and jump into the world of forensic science. Take a gl impse at what scientists real ly do while solving a mystery. ( June 22 – June 26)

• Harry Potter: A Week at Hogwarts: Have you ever wanted to know what it’s

l ike to go to school with Harry, Ron and Hermione? Join Museum Center and f ind out what house you wil l be sorted into. ( July 6 – July 10)

• Harry Potter: A Week at Hogwarts II: Get ready for your second term at Hogwarts. Come back and learn more about Harry, Ron and Hermione’s magical world. Note: This camp is open to al l. You DO NOT have to participate in week one to partake in this camp. ( July 13 – July 17)

• From Simple Machines to Robots.: Come and explore the f irst inventors and their machines. The camp fol lows the evolut ion of simple machines to robotics. The last few days focus on designing your own robots for chal lenges against the other camper’s robots. ( July 20 – July 24)

• Space Camp: Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Come join us and discover if you have the right stuff. This camp’s science based activities wil l focus on the birth of aviation to space travel. ( July 27 – July 31)

Monster Mini-Golf, Coney Island, Reds Games, Go Bananas,

Mason Bowl, Skatetown USA, Sunwatch Village,

Omnimax Theatre, Mad Science, Run, Jump and Play,

Newport Aquarium, Rave Motion Pictures, Cincinnati Zoo,

Northland Ice Skating, Sawyer Point, and MORE!

PLUS, Camp Leprechaun attendees will create their

very own Summer 2009 Memory Scrapbook!

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Register now for our summer sessions.Classes start June 15th.To register, visit our website at www.dramakinetics.org or contact Colleen at 513-389-1721 or at [email protected] for more information.Dramakinetics of Cincinnati is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

Performing Arts Classes for Individuals of All Abilities

ARoUND TowN * cincy hot spots

Totter’s ottervilleOffering Entertainment and Learning through Play

ALTHOUGH TOTTER’S OTTERVILLE is an educational center, children will only notice the fun when romping around this village designed for children to use their imaginations and learn through play.

Located at Johnny’s Toys in Covington, Kentucky, Otterville offers similar activities as the Cincinnati Children’s Museum Center but on a smaller scale and in a less-crowded environment. Although they advertise as a center for children 10 and under, the activities are best suited for children under 5.

APPRovED by ExPERTS I recently researched Otterville with the help of experts—my preschool age son and two nieces—who all rated it “two thumbs up.” Time flies at Otterville—we were so entertained that we spent four hours playing, instead of the two hours I had planned for the outing.

Any tired moms (or 8 months pregnant with swollen feet moms like myself ) will appreciate the opportunity to sit and relax while watching the children play happily.

QUAlITy TImE TogEThER However, there are many “easy” ways to get involved and interact with your kids. You can be an active audience member while your children perform a puppet show in the Puppet Workshop, which provides two theatres stocked with colorful and furry puppets.

You and your child can paint each other’s face at the Makeup Center, which resembles a backstage mirror surrounded by large bright bulbs. I turned my son into a tiger, and then he insisted on making me a tiger too.

Although I was the only Mom with a decorated face, I challenge every Mom to let her child paint her face with the costume makeup chalk provided. Your children will be thrilled, and it’s a great photo opportunity!

SomEThINg FoR EvERy ChIlD My little experts spent the most time in the indoor playground of tubes and slides and the ball pit, where kids can send balls through tubes and watch them shoot back into the pit. We also enjoyed taking care of stuffed animals at the Animal

Hospital and marveled at the real animals in cages, especially Marshmallow—a gigantic white rabbit.

My nieces were mesmerized by the Ballet Studio, scrambled to put on tutus and held the dance bar as they mimicked the moves performed by dancers on the big screen television at the front of the “classroom.”

Meanwhile my son enjoyed building with the giant blocks and Legos and delivering mail as a mail carrier. We all enjoyed arranging, selling and delivering flower bouquets at the Flower Shop.

Shopping at the well-stocked grocery store, eating at the diner and taking care of the babies in our house might have lasted all day, but we finally decided we needed “real” food.

A hEAlThy CAFé Although you are not allowed to bring food inside Otterville, the café offers a healthy selection of snacks and meals for all ages, such as pizza, salads, sub sandwiches, yogurt, and dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets. For health and safety reasons,

none of the food is fried or cooked in peanut oil.

oUTDooR PlAy After a satisfying lunch, we headed outside to ride the free trolley, dig dinosaur bones in the sand pit, get lost in the maze, and go fishing at the fish pond (for magnetic fish).

Remember to bring your swimsuits! There is even a water area for children to cool off and spray one another with pretend fire hoses. Even if you don’t want to get wet, you can stay cool in the shade under the pavilion area.

ThRow A PARTy! Your child can have a memorable party in the private party room, which includes a host to organize the festivities. Party options include pizza, drinks, goodie bags, ice cream, favors and invitations.

For firefighter fans, hold your party in the Firehouse Party Room—equipped with two real firetrucks that children can sit in and pretend to ride.

You can make it easy on your guests by making a “wish list” of toys for your

child at Johnny’s Toys. The wish list can be viewed and purchased online. Johnny’s Toys will make sure the gift is ready and wrapped in a bag with a card when guests arrive at the party.

FoR moRE INFoRmATIoN: Totter’s otterville at Johnny’s Toys4314 boron Drive covington, kY 41015

Telephone: 859-491-1441

website: www.johnnystoys.com

hours: Sunday 11a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday thru Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday thru Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Cost: children over 9 months $7.95. Adults are free.

CARRIE SChMITT is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The American Journal of Orthopedics, The Writer magazine, Family Fun Magazine, the Cincinnati Enquirer and Senior Life.

Wyoming

Musik Kids Program

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Clifton

Miss Amanda's Music Garden

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www.MissAmandasMusic.com

NorthernKentucky

Music for Us Studio

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Little Songbird Music Studio

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www.littlesongbirdmusic.com

Music and movement classes from birth to 9 years.

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“WHY PAY FULL price ever again?” is Heather Tenney’s motto. Tenney, whose website LittleMissKnowItAll.net is the most popular money savings blog in the region, saves over $600 each month by finding deals to save money while raising a family. With a few inside tips, you can adopt her motto and learn ways to save that will really make a difference in your family’s budget.

What ’s for Dinner?With the heat of summer upon us, most moms would rather be enjoying a day at the swimming pool than slaving over a hot kitchen stove. But who wants to spend money on eating out these days?

Now you can have your pool and eat out too. The following is a list of family-friendly restaurants that offer special meal deals for kids. Before you go, call and make sure the offers are still valid.

bob EvANSAll locations.

By registering online, your children can join the Birthday Club and receive a coupon for a free kids meal for their birthdays.

bUFFAlo wINgS & RINgS8517 beechmont AvenueCincinnati, Oh513-474-WING

Kids eat free on Mondays with adult entrée. Dine in only.

CICI’S PIzzAKids 3 and under eat free.

FRICkER’S1580 goodman AvenueCincinnati, Oh513-729-2229

Kids under 10 eat free with adult meal. Drink not included.

golD STAR ChIlIMost locations.

On Tuesday evenings, Kids 10 and under eat free from kids menu when dining in and accompanied by an adult purchasing a combo meal.

mAggIANo’S lITTlE ITAly7875 Montgomery RoadCincinnati, Oh 45236513-794-0670

Kids 4 and under eat free. Kids 5 through 12 eat half-price.

PIzzA TowER8945 governors WayCincinnati, Oh513-683-8400

Kids eat pizza free on Wednesdays after 4pm. For each paying adult, 2 kids each receive one free 1-item personal pizza.

SkylINE ChIlI TRI-CoUNTy85 east kemper rd.Cincinnati, Oh513-671-4444

On Wednesdays all day long (lunch and dinner). One free kid meal with any one adult purchase of $5 or more. Dine in only.

SkylINE NoRTh CollEgE hIll1705 West Galbraith RoadCincinnati, Oh513-729-2200

Kids eat free Tuesday after 4pm.

TooTS12191 Montgomery RoadLoveland, oh 45140Lots of deals for kids!

• Every day, kids 10 and under get a free hot dog, curly fries and ice cream.

• Kids eat free every Tuesday.

• Coupons are available on their web site for free kids meal for children 10 and under. Meals include chicken fingers, mac-n-cheese and corn dogs and can be used any day of the week.

Let ’s go to the Movies (Cheaply!) AMC Theatres at Newport on the Levee offers Summer Movie Camp on Wednesdays at 10am from June 17 to August 15. Tickets are $1. All admissions and concession proceeds go to charity. The AMC Kids Snack Pack is only $3 for a kid-size drink, popcorn and snack (a $2.75 savings).

National Amusements Cinema De Lux in Springdale and Showcase Cinemas in Milford offer Kidtoons Films every month. All tickets are $3.50. A concession coupon for a $3.50 Kids Combo Snack is available. After the movie, stay for story time at the Springdale location. Children are invited to listen to stories, take part in creative activities and receive a coupon for a free slice of pizza.

A DAy IN EDEN (PARk) Thanks to a generous gift by the Richard and Lois Rosenthal Foundation, the Cincinnati Art Museum in Eden Park always offers free admission. Go on a scavenger hunt, bring your own drawing pad in case inspiration hits you or visit Artworld: A Positive Space—an interactive discovery area for families. Themes rotate two or three times per year and always feature hands-on activities for all ages, interests and learning styles.

Enjoy tropical flowers, desert and rainforest plants, unique orchid and bonsai exhibits and indoor waterfalls and bridge-covered streams at Krohn Conservatory, a gigantic greenhouse where children can imagine they are in faraway lands and enjoy the soothing effects of being surrounded by plant life. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

SkATE ThE NIghT AwAy Fun Factory Roller Skating in Norwood has a Recession Buster deal on Wednesday nights from 6-9pm all summer. Admission is free so the whole family can enjoy a fun form of exercise to Top 100 Music.

gET yoUR gRoovE oN Summers in Cincinnati are synonymous with free outdoor concerts. What could be better than lounging on a blanket, watching the sunset and listening to music?

Cincinnati Parks offers an extensive line-up of entertainment during their Everybody’s Backyard Picnic Concert Series. These free family-friendly events are held on Thursday nights at various parks throughout the city. Children will be delighted by balloon clowns, magicians, face painters and free hot dogs (while they last) while all types of musical genres perform each week.

Every Tuesday afternoon, take the kids on a fun-filled outing by visiting Piatt Park across from the downtown library for a free concert. You can pack a picnic lunch, enjoy music and borrow books from the library—all for free!

Many other communities have free concert series as well. Blue Ash hosts musical acts on Tuesday and Friday nights. Wyoming has free music in the park events every other Wednesday. You can find more free community events by checking your city’s website.

CARRIE SChMITT is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in The American Journal of Orthopedics, The Writer magazine, Family Fun Magazine, the Cincinnati Enquirer and Senior Life.

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RESoURCES * camp guide

DAy CAmP: Co-EDart acadEMy of cincinnati

1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, Oh 45202(513)562-8748CAMP ART ACADEMyClifton Cultural Art Center, 3711 clifton Ave., cincinnati, www.artacademy.eduAges: 5-12 (k-6th grade)Dates: June 8 to July 24

Visual art day camp. Professional instruction. Two and three-dimensional skill building activities. Choose by week, full or half day. Before and after care available. Cost is $245/$220 for Full-day, $155/$140 forHalf-day. Camp brochure is on our website, or call (513)562-8748 to receive one in the mail.

BootcaMp JaMz rock Music day caMp

Purcell Marian high School 2950 hackberry St. Cincinnati, Oh 45207888-491-8900www.bootcampjamz.comDates: June 22-26 July 6-10 July 13-17Ages/Grades: Ages 9-17

Live your rock star dreams and perform live in concert Fridays of camp week at 5 pm at Jefferson Hall, Newport on the Levee with your band in front of hundreds of your fans. Join a band, play rock hits and write an original song. Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keyboards, Djing, and Vocals.

caMp lEprEchaun6956 cintas boulevard, Mason, Oh 450409405 Cinti-Columbus, West Chester, Oh513-754-8600www.littleleprechaun.comDates: June 4th to August 26thAges/grades: kindergarten through 4th grade

With over 60 different trips and activities planned, our summer camp has more field trips, more activities and more FUN than any other summer camp program in Cincinnati! Our all-inclusive tuition covers all field trip admissions, meals, and a Camp Leprechaun T-shirt. Full-time, Part-time and pick-a-week schedules are available.

caMp MillionairE!1821 Summit Road866.994.5557 Toll Freewww.empowerwealthohio.comDates: June 8-12, June17-19 (Ages 10-14), June 24-26 (Ages 15-18), July 6-10, July 20-22 (Ages 10-14, July 27-29 (Ages 15-18), August 3-7, August 15 (Financial Fun for the Entire Family)Ages/Grades: 10-18 years of age

At Camp Millionaire we empower kids with the knowledge that they are fully in charge of creating their own lives, and that includes how much money

they want to have when they grow up and what they can do with it. We use accelerated teaching techniques and break down complicated financial concepts into understandable information by using a variety of role-playing, games, and activities. Kids will walk out of our program feeling like THEY can be a millionaire one day.

cantErBury hill suMMEr horsEManship caMp

3383 hathaway Road Union, kY 41091859-817-9702www.canterburyhill.orgDates: June 16-19, July 14-17, August 4-7Ages/Grades: Ages 6 and Older

Canterbury Hill’s summer program gives campers a chance to learn about horseback riding and horse care. Campers will have two lessons per day and will be taught proper safety around horses, use and care of tack and equipment, grooming, bathing, nutritional information and much more. Reserve your spot now!

childrEn, inc. suMMErcarE859-431-2075www.childreninc.orgDates: June 8 - July 31, 2009Ages/Grades: Ages 5-11Alexandria Educational CenterCaywood Elementary SchoolOckerman Elementary Middle School

SummerCare 2009: Celebration of Freindship offers fun and education adventures for children. Activities revolve around weekly themes, such as: Jurassic Giants, Picasso to Pop Art, Ocean Commotion, Knights and Princesses, Teepees and Totem Poles, Ancient Times, Rock Stars and Super Heroes and Friendship Fair. Three convenient locations.

childrEn’s tEchnoloGy workshop icaMp

Several Locations in Northeast Cincinnati (513)673-3322 www.ctworkshop.com/cne basic category: Academic/Pre-college Dates: varies by locationAges/Grades: 8-14 Full day or half day options Ages 7 half day only!

Each camper selects their own technology adventure with exposure to game making, animation, robotics, digital art, music & video production. One laptop per student at camp. Individualized help. 7:1 student to staff ratio. Limit 21

cincinnati country day school

6905 given road, Cincinnati, Oh 45243(513)979-0365www.countryday.net/go/summerAges: 18 months – AdultDates: June 15 – August 7

Academic, arts, athletic, and adult programs are offered weekly. Day camps

are offered weekly and monthly for students 18 months through entering grade 6 with either a traditional or Montessori focus. Prices vary per program and camp session selected.

drakE sciEncE cEntEr2020 Sherman Avenue, Cincinnati, Oh 45212(513)396-5578 www.drakeplanetarium.orgAges: 4 – 13Dates: June 15– August 7

Come let your imagination soar in our hands-on Lego Mindstorm Robotics, Architeccture, Crazy Contraptions, Young Builders and Animal Robots Camps. Popular Space Camp is back! Innovative Learner’s Edge: skill-building math, reading and science. Discounts for multiple weeks and siblings.

lochMoor staBlEs suMMEr horsEManship caMp

1834 Oregonia Rd., Lebanon, Oh 45036(513)932-7332www.lochmoorstables.com Dates: : 6/9-6/12 beginner 6/16-6/19 intermediate 6/23-6/26 beginner 7/14-7/17 intermediate 7/21-7/24 beginner 7/28-7/31 beginnerAges/Grades: 6-15

Students will have 2 riding lessons/day, and learn aspects of handling, feeding, grooming, barn maintenance, care of tack and equipment, basic first aid, and safety skills through games, videos, crafts, worksheets, and hands-on experience. Six 4-day sessions (T-F / 9a-2p) $375/session.

MErcy hEalthplEx kids caMp 2009

(513)942-PLEX 7495 State Road (Anderson) 3050 Mack Road (Fairfield) 3131 Queen City Ave. (Western hills)www.mercyhealthplex.com Dates: June 8 - August 14, 2009Ages/Grades: 3-12 years

Includes a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Learn to be a scientist, an artist, a chef, a sports hero or a princess. Have fun in a safe, nurturing environment.

nku proGraM for talEnt dEvElopMEnt and GiftEd studiEs: ExplorE MorE! proGraM

coehS, bep 251 northern kentucky University859-572-1957gifted.nku.edu

Dates: June 15 - 19, June 22 - 26Ages/grades: grades: k - 8Cost: $125

Class sizes are small. Classes are limited to provide each student with individualized instruction.Classes are challenging. ExploreMore! courses provide authentic, hands-on learning experiences. They encourage creative thinking, development of problem-solving skills, and individual exploration of student interests. ExploreMore! classes are interesting and interactive.

storiEs By thE rivErsidE50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Oh 45202513-333-7570www.freedomcenter.orgDates: June 22-26, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31Ages/Grades: Grades 4-12 (specific camps have age restrictions)

A week long camp using creativity through dramatic interpretation, documentary, filmaking and exhibit design. Exhibit making, produce multimedia stories, historical re-enacting, a field trip to Camp Cambell Gard!

zoo suMMEr caMp3400 vine St., cincinnati, oh 45220513-559-7767 option 4www.cincinnatizoo.orgDates: Weekly, June 1- August 21, 2009Ages/Grades: 4-14 year olds

Explore the world of wonder through the Zoo’s Full or Half Day Summer Camps! Designed specifically to meet the needs of children 4- 14 year olds as they continue to discover the excitement

and wonder of animals, your child will enjoy visits from animals, hikes, games, crafts, and more. Register online at www.cincinnatizoo.org.

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7615 Camp Ernst Rd., burlington, kY 41005859-586-6181www.myycamp.orgDates: One week sessions: June 7-Aug 15Ages/Grades: 6-15

Steeped in tradition and built on the YMCA character values of honesty, caring, responsibility and respect, Camp Ernst hosts campers who enjoy top notch counselors and a wide variety of activities including zipline, banana boat, 100 ft waterslide, giant swing, horseback riding, the BLOB and much more!

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3738 eastern Ave., Cincinnati, Oh 45226(513)520-2334www.ballettheatremidwest.comAges: 4-25Dates: various Workshops; June 15 - July 31

Children’s Dance, Music and Art (Ages 4-8): Weekly themes with Friday performances. Jazz/Musical Theater (Ages 8-18), Ballet I/II (Ages 9-12) and Intensive Performance Workshop (Ages 11-25): Outstanding technical and artistic training with bi-weekly performances. Please visit web site for details.

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SATURDAy STREAm ExPloRATIoNSOccurring Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, June 06, 2009 Through Monday, August 31, 2009. Our streams are important habitat for many species, and with so many visitors, we are careful to limit the amount of activity along its banks. Enjoy the cooler temperatures as you descend to the stream, where a naturalist will be stationed with collecting materials, ID sheets, and other information. 10am-2pm. Cincinnati Nature Center - Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford OH. www.cincynature.org. (513)831-1711.

AlFA RomEo’S 1964 gIUlIA SPRINT SPECIAlEOccurring Daily Through Sunday, June 07, 2009. Supporting the Art Museum’s commitment to showcase art and design across multiple disciplines, classic and concept cars introduce visitors to industrial design and its place in the history of art. Starting this February, visitors can experience the curvaceous and futuristic form of the Alfa Romeo’s 1964 Giulia Sprint Speciale created by the famed Italian design studio, Bertone. A limited production car, its body panels were carefully formed and finished by hand. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH. www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (513)721-ARTS.

bESSIE PoTTER voNNoh: SCUlPToR oF womENOccurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 06, 2009 Through Sunday, September 06, 2009. Celebrate the grandmothers, mothers and young girls in your life with a visit to the Art Museum’s presentation of works by Bessie Potter Vonnoh (1872–1955), the leading sculptor of American womanhood of her time and a pioneer among female artists. Devoted to the artist, and spotlights the artist’s small sculpture and garden statuary portraying women as both icons of beauty and moral guardians of family and home. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH. www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (513)721-ARTS.

CINCINNATI FRINgE FESTIvAlOccurring Daily Beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Through Saturday, June 06, 2009. The Fringe, which runs May 26-June 6 at venues centered in Over-the-Rhine’s theater district, has a line-up of 34 acts and 170 performances. During the festival local, regional, national and international artists invade downtown Cincinnati for 12 days of artistic celebration in both traditional and non-traditional spaces. various. various venues in Over-the-Rhine’s theater district. 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati OH. www.cincyfringe.com. 513-300-KNOW.

CINCINNATI PUblIC SChoolS’ PAINTINg CollECTIoNOccurring Daily Through Monday, August 31, 2009. See selected works from the Cincinnati Public Schools’ Painting Collection, marking the historic partnership between the Art Museum and the Cincinnati Museum Center. This first installation presents the Art Museum’s commitment to showcase the community’s artistic

treasures alongside other noted Cincinnati artists in the Cincinnati Wing. Saturdays, 1 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH. www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (513)721-ARTS.

DIFFERENT DIRECTIoNSOccurring Daily Beginning Monday, June 01, 2009 Through Friday, June 26, 2009. Works by U.S. Army veteran and POW Paul Pomeranz and Anna VanMetre, Mike Calway-Fagan, Tammy Gambrel and Alton Falcone. Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center 1028 Scott Blvd. Covington, KY 41011. www.thecarnegie.com. 859-957-1940.

DINoSAURS UNEARThEDOccurring Daily Through Monday, September 07, 2009. Dinosaurs Unearthed will take you back in time with more than 20 life-sized roaring, moving dinosaurs,

full skeletons and newly discovered fossils. See it with the OMNIMAX film, Dinosaurs Alive!. Cincinnati Museum Center. 1301

Western Ave, Cincinnati OH. www.cincymuseum.com. (513)287-7000.

FAmIly ARTvENTURESOccurring Every Sun & Sat

Beginning Saturday, June 06, 2009 Through Tuesday,

June 30, 2009. Enjoy these weekend tours featuring touchable objects and hands-on ARTSTOPS led by specially trained docents. Tours meet in the front lobby. Saturdays, 1 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr.,

Cincinnati OH. www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

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Occurring Daily Beginning Friday, May 22, 2009 Through Friday, September 04, 2009.

A great opportunity for the family to have cook-out food every Friday night without even owning a grill.

5 p.m.-8 p.m. Meals and a la carte items vary in price. Lake Isabella. 10174 Loveland Madeira Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

FlowERS wITh wINgS: 2009 bUTTERFly ShowOccurring Daily Through Sunday, June 21, 2009. Spread your wings this spring as the International Butterfly Show celebrates the treasures of India. Among many exotic species of butterflies and flowers from this beautiful nation, the show acknowledges many of the cultural contributions and innovations India has provided humanity, such as language, democracy and mathematics. Visit www.ButterflyShow.com or call 513-352-3380 for more info. Krohn Conservatory. 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)421-5707.

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Monday, June 01PAJAmA PARTyWear your jammies and enter a world of bedtime nursery rhymes, stories, and songs. Be a cow jumping over the moon or a mouse running up a clock. Register online or call. (ages 2 - 5) 6:30 pm. Florence Branch. 7425 US 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

PhoTogRAPhER NIghT AT kRohN CoNSERvAToRyAmateur photographers have an opportunity for some ‘quality time’ with the Butterfly Show guests of honor - the thousands of beautiful and exotic butterflies from India - in Eden Park on specific Monday evenings during Krohn Conservatory’s most popular annual show. 5:30-7:30pm. Krohn Conservatory. 1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)421-5707.

SCARF IT UPCrochet or knit a scarf for those in need and fulfill volunteer hours as you go! Ages 8 to 18 are welcome to join us. Knitting and crocheting supplies will be provided, and crochet lessons are available for those with no experience. Register online or call. 3:30pm. Lents Branch. 3215 Cougar Path, Hebron KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

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Tuesday, June 022009 STRAUSS & TRoy mARkET oN ThE SQUAREToday marks the opening for this year’s Market on the Square! For the second season, Fountain Square is partnering with Strauss & Troy, a downtown law firm, to sponsor “Market on the Square”. Vendors sell fresh produce, backed goods, prepared lunch food, fresh flowers and handmade items. 11am-2pm. Fountain Square. 520 Vine St., Cincinnati OH. www.myfountainsquare.com. (513) 352-4066.

SoUThERN SoUNDSDallas Moore Band performs. Part of PNC Bank Summer Music Series. 7-9pm. Fountain Square. 520 Vine St., Cincinnati OH. www.myfountainsquare.com. (513) 352-4066.

Wednesday, June 03woRlD wIDE wEDNESDAyMusic from across the globe. Food, soft drinks and adult beverages available for purchase. Part of PNC Bank Summer Music Series. With Maggie Green and Capoeira demo. 7-9pm. Fountain Square. 520 Vine St., Cincinnati OH. www.myfountainsquare.com. (513) 352-4066.

FRIENDS oF ThE PUblIC lIbRARy book SAlEBook sale to benefit the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County. What better place to look for and find a bargain than buying a gently used book or video whose purchase benefits TWO great causes?. M-W 9am-9pm, T-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1-5pm. Event is free to the public. The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. 800 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH. www.CincinnatiLibrary.org. (513) 369-6945. Occurring through Friday, June 5th.

PJ hARvEy AND JohN PARIShLive in concert at the Madison Theatre!Madison Theater 730 Madison Ave. Covington, KY 41011. 800-745-3000. www.madisontheateronline.com

Thursday, June 04SAlSA oN ThE SQUARELessons available. Food, soft drinks and adult beverages available. Part of PNC Bank Summer Music Series. Music by Son Del Caribe. 7-10pm. Fountain Square. 520 Vine St., Cincinnati OH. www.myfountainsquare.com. (513) 352-4066.

lET’S DANCEPut your dancing shoes on and join the Wulfe Brothers for a dance party. Register online or call. 7:00 p.m. Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

EvERyboDy’S bACkyARD PICNIC CoNCERTConcert in Stanbery Park!2221 Oxford Ave. Cincinnati Park Board. www.cinci-parks.org. 513-352-4080

gRoovIN’ oN ThE gREEN CoNCERT Featuring After Midnight. Bring seating. Concessions available. 7pm. Village Green Park-Fairfield.301 Wessel Drive Fairfield, OH 4501. 513-867-5348. www.fairfield-city.org

Friday, June 05glow DISC golFBring your own glow disc or rent one of ours and try your skills on our glowing course! Winton Woods ($5.00 to play plus $3.00 to rent disc, 6/3). 9pm. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

wIlDlIFE RoUNDTAblEGot goldfinches, have hummingbirds, looking for ladybugs? Join this roundtable with other wildlife watchers and discuss common backyard wildlife issues. 7:30 pm. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve. 3445 Poole Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

Saturday, June 06EDIblE & mEDICINAl PlANTS

Join the naturalist for a hike in field and forest to discover a world beyond just the weeds! Learn about the many uses of plants, even ones that might grow in your yard. 2pm. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275. www.greatparks.org.

INTRoDUCTIoN To hERbS FoR PARENTSThis introductory workshop will help demystify utilizing herbs as supplements to your family’s health. You’ll learn the very basics of the advantages of herbs, ways to ingest them, and beneficial herbs for children. To rsvp visit www.theplaceforfamilies.com or call 513-591-2332. 11:15am. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati OH. www.theplaceforfamilies.com. (513)591-CFEC.

mR. CowPIEJoin this guitar-playing, sing along cow for songs, jokes and even a few surprises. Musical fun for kids and their grown-ups. Register online or call. 2p.m. Walton Branch. 21 S. Main St. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

gRACIAS A lA vIDA: wE lIvE, wE lEARNMUSE is a women’s choir dedicated to musical excellence and social change. They will spice up the stage with the invigorating rhythms and harmonies of Latin America. Sharing the stage with MUSE will be Cincinnati-based Canela, performing rhythmic and danceable music sure to get people moving. Tickets can be purchased online through the MUSE box office at www.musechoir.org or by calling 513-221-1118. In keeping with our. Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pm. New Thought Unity. 1401 E. McMillan St.

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2009. Women Are Beautiful is a stunning exhibition of photographs by Garry Winogrand, a veritable linchpin around which a quintessential “American” photography was formed in the late twentieth century. A time capsule of the Pop and Mod 1960s, these photographs showcase the ever-changing nature of fashion and representation of female beauty. Saturdays, 1 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH. www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (513)721-ARTS.

ImPRESA QUARTERFESTOngoing on the fourth Tuesday of each Month. quarter fests are a fun night out event hosted by the Impresa Business Network. The events are a great opportunity for our customers to get great product collections. At the quarter fest, you will find 60 - 100 different product collection that you could purchase for as little as a quarter! Bring a bag of quarters and place your bid on the collections you ar interested in, and when your number is called, you win! There are more opportunities to win door prizes and raffels throughout the night. Proceeds will be donated to our local charity. Doors open at 6:30pm, quarterfest to start at 7:00. $1.00. Edgewood Senior Center. 550 Freedom Park Drive. www.impresa-network.com. 859-818-0803.

lIvE SNAkE, FISh AND TURTlE FEEDINgOccurring Each Saturday Beginning Saturday, June 06, 2009 Through Monday, August 31, 2009. Snakes get fed every Saturday at 12 p.m. in the lobby. Fish and turtle food can be purchased from The Nature Shop. 12pm. Cincinnati Nature Center - Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford OH. www.cincynature.org. (513)831-1711.

mARRy mE A lITTlEOccurring Daily Through Sunday, June 14, 2009. The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will close its Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre season with Stephen Sondheim’s MARRY ME A LITTLE. This funny and touching musical revue answers the question, “What do you do when you find yourself alone on a Saturday night in New York City?” See web site for details. Playhouse in the Park. 962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati OH. www.cincyplay.com. 513-421-3888.

movIES oN FoUNTAIN SQUAREOccurring Daily Through Saturday, September 12, 2009. Bring your blankets, chairs, and pillows to the Square every Saturday night this summer for a free movie or two on the giant LED Board. Adult beverages, soft drinks and movie snacks are available for purchase. In 2009, concessions will include Skyline, Graeter’s and kettle corn. No outside alcohol, glass containers or pets, please. Fountain Square. 520 Vine St., Cincinnati OH. www.myfountainsquare.com/movies. (513) 352-4066.

oUTSIDE ThE oRDINARy: CoNTEmPoRARy ART IN glASS, wooD, AND CERAmICS FRom ThE wolF CollECTIoNOccurring Daily Beginning Saturday, June 20, 2009 Through Sunday, September 13, 2009. Stories told in clay, fluid forms in glass and wood, and colorful assemblies in all three media as it shows over 65 innovative works from the acclaimed Nancy and David Wolf Collection. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH. www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (513)721-ARTS.

TAkE A mINUTE FoR yoUR hEAlTh!Occurring Daily Beginning Monday, June 01, 2009 Through Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Stop by the Mason Arbor Square Kroger, Madeira Kroger or Montgomery Kroger and see a nurse practitioner at The Little Clinic. The Little Clinic is offering free health screenings for the month of June: Skin Cancer Awareness, Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure. Receive a free Olay skin care bag! TLC hours: M-F 8:30A-8:30P, Saturday 9A-4P and Sunday 11:30A-4:30P. 12pm. Cincinnati Nature

Center - Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford OH. www.cincynature.org. (513)831-1711.

ThE FRog bogOccurring Daily Through Thursday, December 31, 2009. Children-friendly, interactive exhibit features many species of frogs. Includes hands-on, visual and sound-rich experiences. Included with admission. Newport Aquarium. One Aquarium Way. www.newportaquarium.com. (859)261-7444.

ThE SECRET gARDENOccurring Every Sun, Fri & Sat Beginning Friday, May 29, 2009 Through Sunday, June 14, 2009. The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center (The Carnegie) presents the classic musical tale THE SECRET G A R D E N , playing weekends in the Otto M. Budig Theatre. Tickets range in price from $16 - $22 and are available at The Carnegie Box Office or online at www.thecarnegie.com. F-Sat 7:30pm Sun 3pm.

vIRgINS To vIxENS: PICTURINg AmERICAN womEN, 1880-1930Occurring Daily Beginning Saturday, May 16, 2009 Through Sunday, September 06, 2009. This companion exhibition in the adjacent gallery features more than 20 rarely seen prints, drawings and photographs from the Art Museum’s permanent collections. Made during an era of rapidly evolving social roles, these works depict women at work and at leisure; as mothers, consumers and studio models. Featured are works by James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Mary Cassatt, Elizabeth Nourse, Edward Hopper and others. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH. www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (513)721-ARTS.

whAlE oF A TAlE: INTERACTIvE SToRy TImEOccurring Every Tue, Thu & Sat Beginning Tuesday, June 02, 2009 Through Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Instill the love of reading within your child from infancy upward by participating in our multi-sensory story time. Weekly themes incorporate story telling, singing, and a simple take-home craft, if desired. Come with your “listening ears” on. 10:30am. Cincinnati Family Enrichment Center. 4244 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati OH. www.theplaceforfamilies.com. (513)591-CFEC.

whAT PARENTS ShoUlD kNow AboUT READINg AND ComPREhENSIoN DEvEloPmENTOccurring on the first Tuesday and third Tuesday of each Month Through Friday, December 18, 2009. Do you want to help your child develop into a strong reader? Have you wondered about your chld’s reading and learning development? Come learn what research says about reading and comprehension development: 5 critical cognitive processes all strong readers must acquire; which cognitive processes are assumed to be intact before starting school; why even smart kids can fail to acquire these processes; why good readers struggle with comprehension; important benchmarks for developing readers. 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. or 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. free. Langsford Learning Acceleration Center. 9402 Towne Square Ave.,Suite B, Cincinnati OH. www.LangsfordLearning.com. 513-531-7400.

RESoURCES * calendarlIvE SNAkE, FISh AND TURTlE FEEDINgSnakes get fed every Saturday at 12 p.m. in the lobby. Fish and turtle food can be purchased from The Nature Shop. 12pm. Cincinnati Nature Center - Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford OH. www.cincynature.org. (513)831-1711.

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Come test your knowledge of the animal world. This game

show-formatted program will challenge you and your

family to answer questions before time runs out. 2pm. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275. www.greatparks.org.

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the full moon and natural history readings. Recommended for ages 8

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Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford OH. www.cincynature.org. 831-1711.

TRI-STATE ANTIQUE mARkETOver 200 vendors sell antique and vintage furnishings, decorative accessories, architectural remnants, housewares, jewelry and popular memorabilia. Discover unique, high quality recycled goods from every era at great prices! Every first Sunday, May through October. 7:00 am until 3:00 pm. $3.00 adult admission. Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds. US 50 At Argosy Parkway, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025. www.queencityshows.com. 513-738-7256.

TRIllIUm ART FAIRThe Fair will spotlight handmade art, fiber artists (weaving, cloth making), oil/watercolor/acrylic paintings, metal works, wood turners, photographers, jewelry makers, a caricaturist and more! Art will be on sale. The event will include three venues with music (still scheduling musicians!) and the “Trillium Café” will be open with hors d’ oeuvres and beverages. 11:00am to 5:00pm. Glenwood Gardens. 10397 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

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Monday, June 08ADoPTIoN vANThe League for Animal Welfare, a no-kill private shelter in Batavia, is making a stop at Rowe Woods this summer with their adoption van. Come see their selection of adorable dogs and cats available for adoption. Members free; nonmembers pay daily admission. 10am-2pm. Cincinnati Nature Center - Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford OH. www.cincynature.org. (513)831-1711.

CINCINNATI yoUTh wIND ENSEmblE/CCm PREPARAToRy DEPT.Cincinnati Youth Wind Ensemble’s Spring Concert, “A Music Salute to Asia” CCM Preparatory students in cooperation with CCM’s Colligiate Studies program presents a concert of classical music. Conductor: Keith Phillips Asst. Conductor: Jared Chase. Monday, June 8th, 7:00 p.m. Free. College Conservatory of Music Preparatory Department. Corbett Village/Corbett Auditorium, Cincinnati Oh. www.ccm.uc.edu/prep. 513-556-2595.

CINCINNATI yoUTh wINDS ENSEmblEBring the family out to enjoy this free production from the University of Cincinnati’s Conservatory of Music!. 7pm. University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Corbett Auditorium, Cincinnati OH. www.ccm.uc.edu. 513-556-6638.

FUll mooN wAlkHit the trails at night and enjoy the full moon and natural history readings. Recommended for ages 8 and older. Preregistration is required. Call 965-4246 before 5 p.m. day of walk for cancellation notices. Members free; nonmembers $5. 12pm. Cincinnati Nature Center - Rowe Woods. 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford OH. www.cincynature.org. (513)831-1711.

lET’S mAkE SomE mUSICMake some musical instruments and jam with your friends. Register online or call. (ages 6 - 12) 7pm. Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

Tuesday, June 09boy vS wIlDEver wonder how you would survive in the wilderness? Learn some basic techniques and create your own survival tools from a variety of materials. Register online or call. (ages 8 - 12) 4:30 pm. Florence Branch. 7425 US 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

ColoR mE mINEColor Me Mine will bring a variety of ceramic items to paint. All items will be painted on

location, fired and available to pick up one week later. Register online or call. (8-12) 7pm. Scheben Branch. 8899 US Highway 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

READ To TooTSIEDogs love books, too! Cuddle with a furry friend and share a great book. Call to register for your individual time slot. Register online or call. 2-4pm. Scheben Branch. 8899 US Highway 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

Wednesday, June 10ThomAS & FRIENDS: lIvE oN STAgE!Enjoy this all new show - A Circus Comes to Town! Purchase tickets through the Bank of Kentucky Center Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Bank of Kentucky Center. 500 Nunn Drive, Highland Heights KY. www.thomasandfriends.com/live. 859-442-2652.

gET CREATIvE ART gAllERyCreate artwork that will be showcased at our Get Creative Museum. Register online or call. (5-8) 3pm. Scheben Branch. 8899 US Highway 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

oUTDooR ClImb TImEChallenge yourself to our outdoor climbing wall! Trained staff will assist you on three different walls. This is a great activity for kids and adults! ($5.00, 6/9). 4:30pm. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

PoND ClINICThe Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District is hosting a clinic with the following topics: pond construction, fish stocking, aeration, pond weeds, stormwater detention basins and water gardens. Activities for kids provided. Call (513) 772-7645 to register. 6pm-8:30pm. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. www.greatparks.org.

PREP bRASS ENSEmblEBring the family out to enjoy this free production from the University of Cincinnati’s Conservatory of Music!. 8pm. University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Werner, Cincinnati OH. www.ccm.uc.edu. 513-556-6638.

ShAkE IT UP!Join in rhythmic stories and lots of fun dancing, the take home your very own special music maker! Register online or call. (ages 2 to 5) 1pm. Lents Branch. 3215 Cougar Path, Hebron KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

Thursday, June 11ThomAS & FRIENDS: lIvE oN STAgE!Enjoy this all new show - A Circus Comes to Town!

Purchase tickets through the Bank of Kentucky Center Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Bank of Kentucky Center. 500 Nunn Drive, Highland Heights KY. www.thomasandfriends.com/live. 859-442-2652.

FAShIoN EmERgENCyOh no! Someone needs a new outfit, and you’re the only one who can help! Have fun creating new designs and show off at the runway show. Register online or call. (ages 8-12) 6:30pm. Lents Branch. 3215 Cougar Path, Hebron KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

mARRIAgE oF FIgARoSet in Seville, Spain, Mozart’s timeless masterpiece, The Marriage of Figaro, opens the 2009 Spanish season. Figaro’s beautiful and memorable melodies and hilarious, revolutionary plot are wildly popular among opera-goers. Also occurring Sat, 13th Jun 2009. 7:30 pm. Cincinnati Opera - Music Hall. 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.cincinnatiopera.org. (513) 241-2742

NATURE SToRIES: bATSBats are often misunderstood by people. This program invites little ones and their parents to join the naturalist for a story about a bat that uses friendships to find out who she really is. 10:30 am & 1 pm. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. www.greatparks.org.

Friday, June 12bACChANAl STEEl bANDThe Bacchanal Steel Band is Cincinnati’s premiere Caribbean ensemble, featuring instruments made from 55-gallon oil barrels. Music and fun for all ages. Register online or call. 7p.m. Scheben Branch. 8899 US Highway 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

bESSIE PoTTER voNNoh: SCUlPToR oF womENExplore the exhibition Bessie Potter Vonnoh: Sculptor of Women through the eyes of a mother. Discover the artist’s fascination with motherhood with Marion Cosgrove Rauch, Associate Curator of Family Learning and Interpretation. 2pm. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH. www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (513)721-ARTS.

bUggy JAmboREERegister your three to five year olds to learn all about insects, hear a cool story and make a bug craft to take home. ($4.00 6/9). 10am. Woodland Mound. 8250 Old Kellogg Rd. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275. www.greatparks.org.

lET’S mAkE SomE mUSICMake some musical instruments and jam with your friends. Register online or call. (ages 6 - 12) 10:30am. Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

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Enjoy a late evening bicycle ride then have some refreshments by a fire. You may choose to ride the 7.8 mile loop once or twice. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Helmets recommended. ($5.00, 6/10). 8:30pm. Miami Whitewater Forest. 9001 Mt. Hope Rd, Harrison OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

Saturday, June 13EDIblE ARTCreate a piece of art that really is good enough to eat as we play with food! Register online or call. (ages 3-6) 11am. Walton Branch. 21 S. Main St. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK. www.bcpl.org.

lARRy FoRD ACoUSTIC gUITARISTAcoustic Guitarist LARRY FORD provides entertainment starting at 7:30 pm. Originals and some obscure covers. Also appearing at the Anderson Farmer’s Market beginning 10am. Embers. 8170 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236. www.embersrestaurant.com/. 513-328-9732.

No hIkE NATURE hIkEWe’ll get comfortable in chairs and view nature using one of the best techniques—sitting and watching. Bring your own lawn-chair. Bring binoculars if you have them; we will have a limited number of binoculars available to borrow if you don’t have any. (6/11). 9am. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

wAITINg oN bENPart of Sizzlin Summer Concert Series. See web site for more details. 7-9pm. Fernbank Park. 7100 River Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

whITE oUT mIAmI… All whITE – All NIghT!Young Professionals, 21-35 are invited to “white up the night” at a party that’s out of this color spectrum! Arrive in style in a white stretch Hummer limo complete with flat screen TV’s, music videos, special FX lighting and more. Event features Midwest Latino DJ, free appetizers, dessert and drinks. Open to the public and free with advance reservations. www.jypaccess.org or 513-373-0300. 9pm. Peterloon Estate, Indian Hill.

SyCAmoRE CENTER SUmmER ART ShowApproximately 25 artists will be featured in the exhibition. The mediums will include watercolor, acrylics, and pastels to name a few. Join the artists at a reception on Sunday, June 14 from 1 to 4 pm. Light refreshments will be available. Also occurring Sunday, June 21 • 10 am - 4 pm. 10 am - 5 pm. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. www.greatparks.org.

Sunday, June 14ANImAl SIgNS hIkE FoR kIDSFind out what animals call the park home and learn to read the signs they leave behind. 2pm. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.



org. (513)521-7275.

gARDENS oF glENwooDJoin the Glenwood Gardens naturalist for a stroll through the beautiful gardens of Glenwood. We will discuss the plants and history of the Cotswold and Legacy Gardens while enjoying the beautiful views that surround these gardens. 2pm. Glenwood Gardens. 10397 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

mARk ComlEy, mAgICIANMark Comely joins us for a show filled with lots of magic, comedy and a little ventriloquism. Register online or call. 2:00 pm. Florence Branch. 7425 US 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

RoCk oN!Limestone, shale, metamorphic and sedimentary! Learn all about geology and why Sharon Woods is a great location for this rocky topic. First, we’ll discuss the different types of rock and how they are formed. Then, we’ll head outside to explore the different rock formations around the park. 2 pm. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. www.greatparks.org.

RIDE CINCINNATI FoR bREAST CANCER RESEARChBring the kids and join us at this family-friendly cycling event! June 14, 2009 at Yeatman’s Cove. Featuring a “Kids Bike Rally” with a one mile ride through Sawyer Point that begins at 11a.m. Registered children 12 and under will receive a t-shirt, finisher medal and goodie backpack! There are even Kids Funraising Incentives! Raise $500 and get a brand new bike at the Celebration After Party. Raise $300 and get two Sunlite Pool and Classic Rides Combo Tickets at Coney Island! There will be games, food, a magician, jumpy houses and much more for the kids!

ThE TEDDy bEARS’ PICNICOpen to families in the Jewish community with children 7 and younger (siblings and grandparents welcome) in which at least one parent is Jewish. Free with advance RSVP. In addition to Teddy Bear Tram rides, a family-friendly picnic lunch, face painting, lawn games and a chance to meet everyone’s favorite Teddy Bear, Winnie the Pooh live and in person, all young guests will get to make their own 15” stuffed puppy with a visor to decorate. www.myshalomfamily.org or 513-703-3343. 12-2pm. Peterloon Estate, Indian Hill.

TURTlES IN yoUR DRIvEwAyWater turtles tend to stick to the water most of their lives except for this time of year, when you may find them in some odd places. Discover the reason for this along with some other facts about turtles, as we look at a few live examples. 2pm. Miami Whitewater Forest. 9001 Mt. Hope Rd, Harrison OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

Monday, June 15CREEk wAlkCool off with a nice and easy creek walk! Join the

naturalist to learn what creatures and critters are cooling off with you. Bring a net and/or bug box with you if you have them. Wear closed toed water shoes and prepare to get wet! (All animals will be released after the program.). 1pm. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. www.greatparks.org.

gET DowN AND DANCEGet down with the electric slide, cha-cha slide, and other cool dances. Register online or call. (ages 6 - 12) 7:00 p.m. Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-

BOOK.


Tuesday, June 16gET yoUR DRAw oNJoin Cyndi Mendell from the Children’s Art Academy for a lesson on drawing. Space is limited; register online or call. (8-12) 7pm. Scheben Branch. 8899 US Highway 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

my FAvoRITE book IS..Let’s kick-off the summer reading season! Reading goes hand in hand with exploring nature. We observe something in the wild and then we turn to a book to find out more about our observations. Join the naturalist to hear a few stories about wildlife and look at the books you can use to learn more about local wildlife. Geared to children ages six to ten. 2pm. Glenwood Gardens. 10397 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

Wednesday, June 17

bEComE A FoSTER PARENTAttending an Orientation is the first step toward becoming a foster or adoptive parent. This relaxed, informative class is designed to help you decide if being a foster or adoptive parent is right for you. You will receive invaluable information about foster care and adoption, and you will have an opportunity to ask questions and interact with experienced, knowledgeable staff who are or have been foster and adoptive parents themselves! Simply call (513) 632-6366 to register. 6-9pm. Hamilton County Job

&Family Services 237 William Howard Taf Rd., Room GN009 Cincinnati, OH. www.hcfoster.org

woNDERS oF wIND: kITE-A-ThoNBring your own kite, or while supplies last, purchase one at the event for a nominal fee. Learn how to recycle items from home, transforming them into a kite. Soar with skill and capture a prize. Winton Woods/Ladybug Landing and Butterfly Bluff picnic shelters. 2pm. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

yU-gI-ohMeet other local players for friendly dueling and snacks. Bring your own deck. No trading. English cards only. Register online or call. (9-16) 6:30pm. Scheben Branch. 8899 US Highway 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

Thursday, June 18moRmoN TAbERNAClE ChoIRThe legendary Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs with Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops. This special concert event features one of the oldest, largest and most beloved choirs in the world. Audiences will be awestruck by the ensemble’s breathtaking sound. The program includes choral masterworks, American folk tunes, hymns, music from around the world and patriotic favorites. For more information, visit www.cincinnatipops.org or call 513-381-3300. 8pm. Riverbend Music Center.

SToNE CARvERSHelp carve a piece of stone. Everyone receives a

keepsake. Register online or call. (ages 6-10) 1pm. Also occurring at Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK. 4:30p.m. Walton Branch. 21 S. Main St. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK. www.bcpl.org.

SToRyTEllINg gUIlDThe Greater Cincinnati Storytelling Guild presents family themed stories. 7:30 pm. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve. 3445 Poole Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

SUmmER gAmESBe a summer lawn game gold medalist! Test your skills with these fun and challenging outdoor games for everyone. 11-1pm. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. www.greatparks.org.

Friday, June 19bATTy bUSINESSCome learn the bare necessities about bats. Do they make good pets? Can you get rabies from them? Are there any in your neighborhood? How do bats help the ecology of an area? Be amazed at these incredible, “secretive” animals. 2pm. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

gET DowN AND DANCEGet down with the electric slide, cha-cha slide, and other cool dances. Register online or call. (ages 6 - 12) 10:30am. Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

NATURE’S FIREwoRkSLet’s enjoy nature’s firefly fireworks while we learn what makes them light and why they do it. 9pm. Mitchell Memorial Forest. 5401 Zion Rd., Cleves OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.


Saturday, June 20CAkE TowN by bUSkEN bAkERyHands-on with “Mayor” of Cake Town Cami Smith, Cake Decorator Extraordinaire. Children will decorate a cake for Dad!. 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. $9.95. Hyde Park Busken Bakery. Madison Rd. & Edwards Rd., Cincinnati OH. www.busken.com/caketown.php. 513-871-5330.

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oNESLittle artists play with color--paint, paper, and Jell-O?! Dress for mess and tons of fun! Register online or call. (ages 2-5) 10:30 a.m. Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

lAzy DAyS ARE hERE AgAINCome and enjoy a lazy day on the lake at Burnet Woods. Learn the basics of canoeing. All ages are invited to take a turn on the paddles and explore the aquatic community. Canoes, vest, and paddles provided. For information and reservations, call 751-3679. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Free. Trailside Nature Center - Burnet Woods. 3400 Brookline Drive, Cincinnati OH. www.cincinnatiparks.com. 513-751-3679.lETTERbox QUESTBring the family to learn the art of letterboxing! This hobby had its start almost 125 years ago in England. It combines orienteering, clues and art with the outdoors. Winton Woods/Adventure Outpost. 12-3pm. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

oUTSIDE ThE oRDINARy: CommUNITy oPENINgCelebrate the opening of Outside the Ordinary: Contemporary Art in Glass, Wood, and Ceramics from the Wolf Collection with activities designed for all ages. Enjoy demonstrations by glass artist Mary Karg, ceramists from FunkeFired Arts, wood turners from the Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild, interactive performances with glass by artist Michael Bashaw, art making activities and more. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cincinnati Art Museum. 953 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati OH. www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org. (513)721-ARTS.

PARk AFTER DARkCelebrate the beginning of summer with this evening’s program. There will be a live animal program followed by a night hike. 8:30pm. Woodland Mound. 8250 Old Kellogg Rd. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275. www.greatparks.org.

SolSTICE hIkECelebrate the “longest” day of the year with a four-mile hike! Miami Whitewater Forest/Timberlakes Program Shelter. 9am-3pm. Miami Whitewater Forest. 9001 Mt. Hope Rd, Harrison OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

SPACE INvADERSPlants, just like animals, are competing for space. Some non-native species have advantages that contend with our native plants and animals. Join the naturalist for a presentation and short walk focusing on these invasive species. 2pm. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. www.greatparks.org.

PICk A boUQUET FoR $1!Interested folks can pick up to 24 stems from 9 am to 7 pm both days. A coupon is required but you may receive one by sending an email to [email protected] Limit one per family. 9am-7pm. Granny’s Garden School. 550 Loveland Madeira Rd, Loveland OH. www.grannysgardenschool.com. (513)324-2873.

Sunday, June 21FIRST DAy oF SUmmER FloATJoin us to celebrate an afternoon on the lake. After a quick kayak lesson and a little lake history, we will try out our paddlesport skills. Participants must fit properly in provided personal floatation devices. ($10.00, 6/18). 3pm. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

lIvE ANImAlS!While visiting the Parky’s Wetland Adventure today, look for the naturalist with a few local animals. 3pm. Woodland Mound. 8250 Old Kellogg Rd. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275. www.greatparks.org.

mIDNIghT SPECIAlPart of Sizzlin Summer Concert Series. See web site for more details. 7-9pm. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275. www.greatparks.org.

RollINg wITh DADBring your dad out for this fun hike. We’ll roll over logs and rocks to see what we can find. We’ll also look at which animals have a father that makes a good role model. 2pm. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. www.greatparks.org.

Monday, June 22SPACE PAINTERTom Sparrough the Space Painter will share wacky stories and joyful juggling. Register online or call. 3:30 pm. Also occurring at Scheben Branch, 8899 US 42, Union 859-342-BOOK. 7pm. Lents Branch. 3215 Cougar Path, Hebron KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

Tuesday, June 23DooDlES, DoTS AND DAShESWhat can you find hiding in your doodles, dots and dashes? Let your imagination run wild! Register online or call. (Ages 5-8) 7pm. Scheben Branch. 8899 US Highway 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

READ To TooTSIEDogs love books, too! Cuddle with a furry friend and share a great book. Call to register for your individual time slot. Register online or call. 2-4pm. Scheben Branch. 8899 US Highway 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

ImPRESA QUARTERFESTquarter fests are a fun night out event hosted by the

Impresa Business Network. The events are a great opportunity for our customers to get great product collections. At the quarter fest, you will find 60 - 100 different product collection that you could purchase for as little as a quarter! Bring a bag of quarters and place your bid on the collections you ar interested in, and when your number is called, you win! There are more opportunities to win door prizes and raffels throughout the night. Proceeds will be donated to our local charity. Doors open at 6:30pm, quarterfest to start at 7:00. $1.00. Edgewood Senior Center. 550 Freedom Park Drive. www.impresa-network.com. 859-818-0803.

2009 STRAUSS & TRoy mARkET oN ThE SQUAREFor the second season, Fountain Square is partnering with Strauss & Troy, a downtown law firm, to sponsor “Market on the Square”. Vendors sell fresh produce, backed goods, prepared lunch food, fresh flowers and handmade items. 11am-2pm. Fountain Square. 520 Vine St., Cincinnati OH. www.myfountainsquare.com. (513) 352-4066.

Wednesday, June 24bEANS, bEANS & moRE bEANSLearn a bit more about these wonderful legumes and create a beautiful picture frame from versatile dried beans. Use all types of beans to fashion a unique frame to keep or share as a gift. ($2.00 payable at the program). 1pm. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

ThE gET CREATIvE @ yoUR lIbRARy Show FEATURINg mIkE hEmmElgARNMike Hemmelgarn entertains with a variety show featuring its own unique and creative blend of comedy, juggling, and ventriloquism with a splash of “Creative” magic and lots of audience participation! Register online or call. 7:00 p.m. Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

Thursday, June 25CREEkIN’ FUNWe will take a short half-mile walk to the creek for an intense exploration of the critters and fossils that live there. Water shoes suggested. You will get wet. 3pm. Miami Whitewater Forest. 9001 Mt. Hope Rd, Harrison OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

DoN CARloSet in the 16th century, during the Spanish Inquisition, is Verdi’s grand opera Don Carlo. Presented in the traditional Italian version, this second opera of the Spanish season was inspired by Friedrich Schiller’s play speculating on the relationship between Philip (Filippo) II of Spain and his wayward son Carlo. This historical drama is filled with everything that makes great opera: romance, war, and betrayal. 7:30pm. Cincinnati Opera - Music Hall. 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 www.cincinnatiopera.org/content.jsp?articleId=719. (513) 241-2742.

goT gREENbElTS?Have you heard of a greenbelt or green building design? In this time when everyone is “going green” explore these cutting edge ideas. We will go on foot or car to visit and experience a newly constructed “green” building at the Winton Campground. 3pm. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

Friday, June 26ClAy CREATIoNSCreate a masterpiece with fimo clay. Register online or call. (ages 6 - 12) 10:30am. Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

olE’ TImE mUSIC FESTIvAlCome out to Southeast Ohio’s oldest continuesly held annual Appalachian Moutain Music. Porch jamming, 1 stage, 12 original cabins.This is definetely an enjoyable event with sounds of banjo’s, dulcimers, madolins. Occurring Fri-Sun. Hours Fri.5-10 p.m. Sat.10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Sun. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Cost Adults $5.00 Children $3.00 . Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village. 3999 Pioneer Village, Waynesville, OH 45068. 513-897-1120

Saturday, June 27CAR ShowA fun, family event in downtown Cincinnati! Come on down to see some fantastic show cars, enjoy live music, refresh yourself with some adult beverages and wood-fired pizza, and bring the kids to play in the kiddy area. To register your car, email Kristin at [email protected]. City Cellars. 908 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 513-621-9463.

lEgomANIAReserve a table to make your own colossal Lego creation. Compare notes with other builders. Bring your own Legos or use Legos supplied by the master builder, Professor Sam Lapin. Register online or call. (ages 8 - 12) 10am-4pm. Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

PlAyDoUgh PARTyGet ready to squish, mash, and smash! Register online or call. (ages 3-5) 10:30am. Scheben Branch. 8899 US Highway 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

RyAN bRoShEAR bANDPart of Sizzlin Summer Concert Series. See web site for more details. 7-9pm. Miami Whitewater Forest. 9001 Mt. Hope Rd, Harrison OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

ThE 8Th ANNUAl hyDE PARk blASTA day-long event starting with a 4-mile run/walk, followed by an elite runners race, kids races and


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activities, cycling criterium and the Block Party with live music. Get kids and families out and active with a full day of activities for families. A children’s coloring book focused on getting kids outdoors with scenes from Cincinnati parks will be launched as well. Visit web site for details!. www.hpblast.com.

ThE gREAT AmERICAN bACkyARD CAmPoUTThe Great American Backyard Campout provides an opportunity for everyone to relive -- or to experience for the first time -- how much fun it is to spend a night sleeping under the stars and enjoying the sounds of nature. Held each June, the Great American Backyard Campout is a national event that encourages individuals, youth, friends and families to camp out together for one night. www.nwf.org/backyardcampout.

bEAUTIFUl bUTTERFlIESToday’s program will focus on identifying the butterflies that may be visiting your neighborhood, followed by a short hike. 2pm. Woodland Mound. 8250 Old Kellogg Rd. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275. www.greatparks.org.

ohIo PIoNEER DAySVisitors will see frontiersmen encamped in the Village. There will be contests of knife throwing and tomahawk throwing. Learn how early 19th century Ohio pioneers lived – candle dipping, campfire and hearth cooking, rope making, writing with quill and ink, weaving and spinning! Heritage Village Museum in Sharon Woods ($5.00 ages 12 and up; $3.00 ages 5 – 11; 4 and under free) (513) 563-9484. Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. www.greatparks.org.

Sunday, June 28ANImAl SUPERSTARSRunning, leaping, balancing, hopping….come ready to compare your abilities with some of your wildlife neighbors as we test your skills, including some you may not have even known you had. 2pm. Winton Woods. 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

FRog ChoIRDifferent kinds of frogs have different calls. Put them all together and it sounds like a beautiful frog choir. Join the naturalist to learn some of the different calls and participate in our own frog band. Afterwards you make a frog craft. 2pm. Sharon Woods. 11450 Lebanon Rd. www.greatparks.org.NoT A boxWhen is a box not a box? Drop in to turn a plain box into a work of art. Register online or call. 2-4pm. Scheben Branch. 8899 US Highway 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

PRAIRIE FlowER hIkELearn to identify prairie flowers in this unique habitat on this two-mile hike. 1pm. Miami Whitewater Forest.

9001 Mt. Hope Rd, Harrison OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.bEAUTIFUl bUTTERFlIESToday’s program will focus on identifying the butterflies that may be visiting your neighborhood, followed by a short hike. 2pm. Woodland Mound. 8250 Old Kellogg Rd. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275. www.greatparks.org.

Monday, June 29PICTURE PERFECTMake picture frames for your favorite photos of family and friends. Register online or call. (ages 6 - 12) 7pm. Boone Co. Main Library. 1786 Burlington Pike,, Burlington KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

Tuesday, June 30bATTER UP!What does baseball have in common with gardening? Adults are invited to see how “the boys of summer” owe it all to plants. 11am-2pm. Glenwood Gardens. 10397 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

bEgINNINg oF TRAIl SCAvENgER hUNT wEEkIt’s a traveling scavenger hunt; each day you can meet the naturalist at a trail to pick up your nature sleuth’s directions. You can enjoy this challenge at your own pace and turn in your answers for a prize at the end of the trail. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve/Pin Oak Trail; Friday: Fernbank Park/playground; Saturday: Shawnee Lookout/Miami Fort Trail. Occurring through July 4th. 10 am - 3 pm. Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve. 3445 Poole Rd, Cincinnati OH. www.greatparks.org. (513)521-7275.

EllEN FoRD--RoCk ARoUND ThE hoUSEUsing everyday items found in your house and in the library, Ellen Ford will invite us to create home-spun sounds with saws, spoons, and drinking glasses. Register online or call. 4:30 pm. Also occurring at Lents Branch, 3215 Cougar Path, Hebron 859-342-BOOK at 1pm. Florence Branch. 7425 US 42, Florence KY. www.bcpl.org. (859)342-BOOK.

2009 STRAUSS & TRoy mARkET oN ThE SQUAREFor the second season, Fountain Square is partnering with Strauss & Troy, a downtown law firm, to sponsor “Market on the Square”. Vendors sell fresh produce, backed goods, prepared lunch food, fresh flowers and handmade items. 11am-2pm. Fountain Square. 520 Vine St., Cincinnati OH. www.myfountainsquare.com. (513) 352-4066.


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