July 2019

Email: editor@plantcityguide.com (813) 610-7336

IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME

“Whaaaaat!!”

That’s what we said! I can’t believe it

is almost time to go back to school. It

seems like the kids just finished the

school year.

As I was walking through Beall’s the

other day, I saw a sales associate

putting out new back packs, school

uniforms and everything back to school

related. I did a double take. I couldn’t

believe that it was almost time to go

back to school. Then I realized that the

first day of school is on August 12, just

a month away! I think I have been

enjoying the summer break as much, if

not more, than my kids.

This year my youngest son will be

going to high school. My oldest son

will be a Junior in high school. This

year will be all about S.A.T. scores and

narrowing down which colleges to

apply to.

First, we have to get in some more

summer vacations. While my oldest

son will head to Europe for two weeks,

the rest of us will head to the Grand

Canyon this month.

It isn’t too late to plan your own

summer vacation. Summertime is the

perfect time to head to the

mountains and enjoy some

cooler air. If you don’t have

enough time to leave Florida, try

a staycation like Orlando or St.

Augustine. We featured a story

on family fun in St. Augustine

in our March issue. You can

find all of our archived issues on

our website at

www.plantcityguide.com.

As you prepare, don’t forget the

Sales tax holiday for clothing,

personal computers, and school

supplies on August 2 through

August 4.

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Just a Thought…

By: Christine Wynne-Andrade Editor

We need more fireworks this Fourth of

July. More barbecues and extra apple

pie. We need songs by Lee Greenwood,

Ray Charles and anyone else who sings

about their love for America played

even louder this year.

At a time when America feels so

divided, America’s birthday deserves a

bigger bash than ever. Our annual

celebration of freedom offers an

important reminder that no matter our

political, religious or cultural

differences, we are united by our

shared pursuit of American ideals.

“Life, liberty and the pursuit of

happiness.” These are the “unalienable

rights” spelled out in the bold

document that gave voice to our

revolution and rise to our nation. And

don’t forget the “self-evident” truth that

“all men are created equal.”

Our Declaration of Independence was

written and signed by imperfect men

who, despite their flaws, managed to

lay the groundwork for the greatest

country this world has ever known.

It may not feel that way to many

Americans today.

To some, celebrating Lady Liberty’s

call to “give me your tired, your poor,

your huddled masses yearning to

breathe free” feels misguided at a time

when our country has separated

migrant children from their families –

and can’t seem to get them back

together.

To others, freedom of speech may not

feel real if wearing a “Make America

Great Again” hat keeps you from being

served at a restaurant.

To people of color, equal rights may

not feel so equal when you’re

reminding your children to be extra

cooperative when interacting with

police.

And to those who enjoy displaying the

American flag on their clothing or cars,

it may feel outward expressions of

patriotism are not always so welcome.

As we gather for picnics this Fourth of

July, we may find ourselves choosing

between the table of people who

support a border wall and the one

where people think we’re facing the

end of democracy as we’ve known it.

But we’ve got to find a way to better

talk to one another, especially to the

people we most cherish. There have got

to be areas where we do agree. Let’s

start there. Today.

Though our differences seem daunting

and personal to the core, the Fourth of

July reminds us we are fortunate to live

in a country that protects our right to be

different. And our government is built

for us to work through our differences

peacefully, for the good of us all.

Send your stories, announcements and

opinions at editor@plantcityguide.com.

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Spotlight on Entertainment

Plant City Entertainment Presents……

Curtains is a parody of 1950s

“whodunnit” theater mysteries,

where a lone detective, Lieutenant

Frank Cioffi, investigates a series

of murders that take place behind

the scenes of a fictional 1950s

cowboy musical, Robbin’ Hood.

The cast of Robbin’ Hood is

forced to stay inside the theater

while Boston police detective

Frank Cioffi unravels the mystery,

getting involved with the show

and falling in love with ingenue

Niki Harris in the process.

Show Dates: July 12, 13, 14,* 19, 20, 21,* 26, 27 and 28* 2019

All performances at 8:00 p.m., except Sunday matinees* – 2:00 p.m.

Lt. Frank Cioffi – Joey Canessa

Niki Harris – Brittany Canessa

Georgia – Maren Fernandez

Carmen Bernstein – Lisa Westcott

Aaron Fox – Jason Ensor

Sidney Bernstein – Bob Whitmore

Christopher – Vince Evangelista

Bambi – Brittany Renee Thomas

Darryl Grady – Greg Summerall

Johnny – Julie Hill

Oscar – Jonathan Evangelista

Jessica – Mollie Copeland Anderson

Randy – Cody Poulnot

Mona – Teagan Wright

Harv – Aiden Macgirvin

Roberta – Rachel Dummeldinger

Marjorie – Taylyn Olney

Arlene – Grace Clarke

Roy – Carson Meyer

Brie – Susan Black

Jane – Christine Barton

Connie – Cheryl Cooper

Peg – Sara Demolli

Ronnie – Vette Berrian

Rina – Olivia Kathlyn Mitchell

Tickets are $18 for adults, $14 for students and senior citizens and $12 for

members or group advance sales. Reservations are recommended and can be

purchased in advance online at PCEShows.com or by calling Frances Hardee at

813-754-4929. Tickets are generally available at the door as well.

The Plant City Entertainment is located at 101 North Thomas Street.

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Spotlight on Entertainment

Valrico Village Players Presents……

THE STORY: A sinister con man, Roat, and

two ex-convicts, Mike and Carlino, are about to

meet their match. They have traced the location

of a mysterious doll, which they are much

interested in, to the Greenwich Village

apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife,

Susy. Sam had apparently been persuaded by a

strange woman to transport the doll across the

Canadian border, not knowing that sewn inside were several grams of

heroin. When the woman is murdered the situation becomes more

urgent. The con man and his ex-convicts, through a cleverly constructed

deception, convince Susy that the police have implicated Sam in the

woman's murder, and the doll, which she believes is the key to his

innocence, is evidence. She refuses to reveal its location, and with the

help of a young neighbor, figures out she is the victim of a bizarre

charade. But when Roat kills his associates, a deadly game of cat and

mouse ensues between the two. Susy knows the only way to play fair is

by her rules, so when darkness falls she turns off all the lights leaving

both of them to maneuver in the dark until the game ends.

Opening night is August 9th with a dinner theater premier. Doors open

at 7:00 p.m. for dinner. Curtain time is 8:00 p.m.

Evening performances at 8:00 p.m. on:

Saturday, August 10

Friday, August 16

Saturday, August 17

Friday, August 23

Saturday, August 24

Matinee performances at 3:00 p.m. on

Sunday, August 11

Sunday, August 18

Contact the Box Office for more info: (813) 480-3147

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Social Scene

July 4th Celebration

July 4– 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Plant City Stadium

Bluegrass Jam!

July 6– 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Krazy Kup

Improv Night

July 11– 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Krazy Kup

Open Mic Night

July 13– 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Krazy Kup

Flip Flop Cookies for Foster Care

July 12, 2019 - July 26, 2019

Panera Bread

Diabetes Prevention Program

July 18 – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

307 N. Michigan Avenue

Strawberry Classic Car Show

July 20 – 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Historic Downtown

Food Truck Rally

July 26 – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Historic Downtown & McCall

Live Music

Thursdays – 8:00p.m.–12:00a.m.

1916 Irish Pub

Live Music

Fridays & Saturdays – 6:30 p.m.

– 10:30 p.m.

Keel & Curley Winery

Salon, Nails and Tanning

Services include Facials, Pedicures, Manicures, Gel Nails, Spray Tan and Waxing

**Call Sloan at (813) 393-6417 for new client specials**

1513 James L. Redman Parkway, Suite 102A, Plant City

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SUMMER NIGHTS BRINGS FIREWORKS AND MORE BACK

TO BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY

Starting Friday, May 31, the thrills go

late and the fun lasts longer at Busch

Gardens® Tampa Bay with the return

of Summer Nights. The party heats up

when the sun goes down, including

extended hours every night through

August 11 and fireworks each Friday,

Saturday and Sunday. The park’s

limited-time Memorial Day Sale

includes the best deals of the season to

enjoy all Summer Nights has to offer at

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Music, entertainment and more create a

vibrant nightlife atmosphere

surrounding Florida’s best thrill rides.

In addition to fan-favorite coasters,

thrill seekers can now take on Tigris,

Florida’s tallest launch coaster, in an

exciting new way after dark. The triple-

launch coaster takes thrills to new

heights as riders face a 150’ upward

surge, dramatic heartline roll and top

speeds exceeding 60 miles per hour

through the night sky.

Park guests can also enjoy special-

edition menu items that feature a new

twist on traditional summer fare.

Classic popcorn gets a makeover

with an infusion of buffalo ranch

and white cheddar flavors.

Summer tastes sweeter with a

churro sundae or a fireworks ice

cream slushy.

The grilled cheese of childhood

memories is transformed as a mac

and cheese melt, also available

with lobster.

o Grown-up indulgences include

colorful handcrafted cocktails

and pop-tails (new frozen

treats with alcohol) in addition

to the continued free beer offer

as a part of the park’s 60th

anniversary celebration.

For more details on limited-time

offers, visit

www.BuschGardensTampa.com

"Give Us Your Ad And

We'll Put Some

Real Plant City Coverage

Around It"

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Family Fun on a Shoestring Budget

Even with the economy supposedly

booming, many people still live

paycheck to paycheck and are lucky if

they set aside $50 a month for non-

essential spending. I feel blessed to have

always lived life frugally. Even when

the economy is good and I have plenty

of extra money, I am always looking for

ways to may my dollar stretch.

Living on a tight budget often means that

unless you can find a good deal, you end

up having to find something to do at

home. Having fun as a family doesn’t

have to break the bank. While finding

inexpensive family entertainment can

prove elusive, with a little thought and

creativity, family fun can equal frugal

fun. In each column, we will feature a

family outing that will cost the family of

three or four less than $30.

Family Bowl

When I was a kid, bowling alleys were

the center for family entertainment. The

only competition was a color T.V. in the

living room, which didn’t have that

many shows or channels. Thirty years

later, bowling remains a popular form of

recreation, especially for families. No

doubt, a huge part of the appeal is that it

is affordable and anyone can enjoy

bowling. Young or old, experienced or

novice, it is a lot easier to take down ten

pins than sink a hole-in-one.

Family Bowl, located at 2250 Highway

92 East in Plant City offers a plethora of

smile-inducing activities for the entire

family, ranging from bowling, to arcade

games, to pizza. Kids find the game

itself irresistible and love the giddy

atmosphere, plus they love to wear

shoes that are on the cutting edge of

fashion! Okay, we’re kidding about

the shoes. Besides, you won’t have to

worry about getting hot or rained out

during out endless hot summer days.

Family Bowl was designed with

bowlers of every skill level in mind.

With 16 lanes, a state-of-the-art

computerized scoring system, as well

as automatic bumpers for the little

ones, this is the perfect form of family

entertainment. Now let’s talk about

the cost.

During the peak hours on a Saturday

or Sunday afternoon, for $20, you get

a bowling outing for four, which

includes the following:

One game of bowling ($2.25 per

person)

Four shoe rentals ($1.75 per

person)

A snack such as nachos, fries or a

couple of hot dogs

If you want to splurge and have a

small birthday party, the pizza

package is a nice option. Sunday

through Thursday for $34.50, you get

the following:

Two hours of bowling for up to

five people in the lane

Shoe rental for up to five people

One large pizza

One pitcher of soda

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Cracker Tales “Fort Lonesome”

HOW DID FORT LONESOMEGET

ITS NAME?

Probably most people in the Plant City

area have been through Fort

Lonesome. It is a small, unincorporated

settlement south of Plant City. It's main

feature is a small convenience store, a

Tampa Electric substation and a four-

way stop at the intersection of state roads

39 and 674.

Was there ever a real fort there?

No, there never was a fort at Fort

Lonesome.

How did Ft. Lonesome get its name?

Originally a man named Snyder had a

store there that was called "Boogerman's

Corner". This was the place on a

Saturday night your Momma told you to

stay away from.

However, old timers in the area say the

name began as a joke

In 1929, the year of the famous stock

market crash, Florida was hit by a

massive Mediterranean fruit fly

infestation. This was a major economic

concern due to the Sunshine State's

heavy reliance on citrus and other

agricultural products.

The state put up a small inspection

station on the road in the area where

vehicles were checked for carrying any

fruit, vegetables or other plants.

Being the area was so rural and isolated,

a state inspector hand-made a sign that

I know some will However never said "Ft. Lonesome." He placed the

sign on the front of the little shack.

This got roars of laughter from

motorists passing through.

The name stuck.

In the 1930's Fort Lonesome

became a "boom town" when a

steam powered saw mill was built

to harvest all the timber. A town

sprang up that sported two stores.

Snyder's store, run by Gus

Haywood, on the southwest corner

and another store on the northeast

corner run by "Runt" Carter. The

sawmill eventually burned down

and the Fort Lonesome "boom"

came to an end.

Carter closed his store but

Haywood kept his open. The old

Haywood store has since been torn

down and replaced by a

convienence store. An electric

substation is near the spot of the old

saw mill.

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Making Cents

Kids & Money: Defining Rich – Understanding Debt

This month we’ll take a look at

understanding debt. This may sound

impossible in having a child understand

debt when so many of us get this wrong

as adults. But what I believe you need

to get across to them is quite simple:

While debt is not always a bad thing, it

requires you to borrow. And “when

you borrow, you steal from

tomorrow.”

I wrote it earlier and I will reiterate that

debt leveraging can be a very useful

strategy for both business and personal

finance. The problem is that most

individuals do not have the discipline

to use debt leveraging wisely. I believe

that the misuse of debt stems from the

foundational concept through which

someone first learns of the capacity and

availability of debt instruments such as

credit cards. Typically, the first

encounter is through a marketing effort

on behalf of the lender. This first lesson

is usually the simple idea that “you can

have it now even though you can’t

afford it now.” Additionally, “you can

pay a little every month rather than

having to pay the full cost right now.”

Hopefully, you have already

recognized that this view perpetuated

by marketers and lenders coupled with

a lack of opportunity cost rationality

blindly leads our unsuspecting young

adults into the trap of I-didn’t-

understand-debt-until-I-was-knee-deep-

in-it.

When we can plant the downside or the

cost of debt as the first reflex, we can

empower our children and their future

adult selves to forgo impulse and

instead rationally consider the

consequence of choosing debt. What

we want is for our children to choose “I

want” over “I owe” the vast majority of

the time. Here is an example of how to

plant such seeds:

My son was being rewarded for an

outstanding achievement and we drove

to Wal-Mart to get a toy. I told him he

had a $15 limit. He made a beeline for

the Legos and promptly picked up a

$25 set. I told him that if we got that

one he’d be in debt of $10 which

happened to be his monthly allowance.

We got the toy and I explained that his

borrowing the $10 means he stole from

his future $10 allowance. In the

moment, it meant nothing to him. But

by the time the newness of the toy

rubbed off it was time for his

allowance. I gave him his $10 dollars

(placed it in his hand) and had him give

it back to me to “settle his debt”. He

was none too happy.

After a couple learn-it-the-hard-way

situations and consistently repeating

“when you borrow you steal from

tomorrow” he began to understand the

sting of owing money and grew an

appreciation for delayed gratification.

In a world of increasing desire for

immediate gratification, delayed

gratification is a tough sell.

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Words of Inspiration By: Mike Johnson

"I CAN READ YOUR MIND"

I can read your mind.

Better yet, I can show you how to read

the minds of everyone you encounter.

Tarot cards? Horoscopes? ESP?

Hardly. Merely watch another's actions

and you'll be able to see the thoughts

behind them.

Think not?

Remember the last time we received a

gift that wasn't quite what we wanted

and found ourselves saying, "Oh well,

at least the thought was there?" We

looked behind the action of gift-giving

and saw the loving thought that

generated the action. We read his mind.

Similarly, we've all seen the sales clerk

who is in no hurry to wait on us. When

we look behind those actions to her

thoughts, we see a person who does not

like her job and has little pride in

herself. We read her mind too.

Then there's the cab driver who

drenches us with syrupy greetings one

moment, only to let loose traffic-

directed profanity the next. What are

his actions telling us about the hostile

thoughts in his mind?

These people believe -- like millions do

-- that their thoughts are private things

that only they can see. They don't

realize that like footprints in a field of

freshly fallen snow, their actions leave

tracks that lead directly back to their

thoughts. Tracks that reveal their true

natures as if plastered upon their

foreheads.

Reading minds by observing actions is

not for the faint of heart. One stray

action says more about a person than a

book-full of words. Yet, we are so used

to trusting another's words that we

actually feel guilty after glimpsing an

action that proves them all as false. As

if we aren't supposed to see someone

trying to fool us about who he is.

Novices undertaking the study of

human actions are often devastated and

depressed by what they first begin to

see.

The fact that many people are not who

they say they are isn't pessimism-based

thinking, it is reality-based thinking.

We deal best with those we understand

most. Looking no deeper than smiling

facades and cheery words leaves us

vulnerable to another's hidden motives.

Even Charles Manson occasionally

grins and tells his guards to have a nice

day. On the other hand, sometimes

we're to blame for seeing things in

another that don't exist at all. We paint

a picture of how we hope the person is,

and are then devastated later when we

discover how wrong we actually were.

Worse yet, we then blame the other

person for failing to live up to our

inaccurate original expectations.

When it comes to reading minds, five

general tips help to more accurately

size up another person.

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To learn what someone thinks, watch

what someone does.

To learn what someone values, watch

where someone spends his time.

To learn what someone aspires to

become, watch what someone reads.

To learn what someone is capable of

doing to you, watch what someone

does to others.

And if you really want to gain the

deepest measure of someone, watch

that someone's actions during a time of

stress.

Our actions reveal our thoughts - our

true nature. The thoughts we choose to

hold reveal the very essence of who we

are. But learning to read minds is a

double-edged sword. Not only do we

better see another, but we

simultaneously realize how much more

others can see of us. What are your

actions telling the world?

We can read your mind.

ALL-NEW ANIMAL

ENCOUNTERS MAKE 2019

THE WILDEST SUMMER

EVER AT BUSCH GARDENS

TAMPA BAY

Up-Close Encounters with Sloths

and Rhinos Available Now!

Guests at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

can now enjoy new experiences this

summer with rhinos and sloths.

Reservations are now accepted for the

sloth encounter and rhino encounter –

two new programs that take guests

behind the scenes to spend quality time

with their favorite animals. Each tour

provides the opportunity to learn

more about the renowned animal

care at Busch Gardens with hands-

on activities starting at $59.99.

Sloth Encounter: Super fans can

take it slow with the animal care

team as they get up close with one

of Busch Gardens’ amazing sloths!

The behind-the-scenes 30-minute

tour of Animal Connections

provides guests the opportunity to

see where the resident sloths like to

hang out as they learn about their

unique diets by helping to feed one

of the world-famous sloths. This

inside look also includes hands-on

opportunities alongside the keepers

who provide daily sloth care.

Rhino Encounter: Get nose to

“rhinose” with one of the largest

land animals in the world. This tour

embarks on a 45-minute off-road

tour, getting closer than ever to the

two species of rhino that call Busch

Gardens Tampa Bay home. An

expert guide will take guests

behind-the-scenes to see the park’s

animal care in action and have the

opportunity to touch one of the

park’s white rhinos. Then, the tour

travels to the center of the 65-acre

veldt to meet Jody, an endangered

black rhino, for an opportunity to

give her one of her favorite snacks!

On this tour, guests will get an

inside look at the healthcare and

habitats of the resident rhinos and

learn about current conservation

efforts to protect these species in the

wild

To book a reservation and learn

more, call (813)884-4386 or visit

BuschGardensTampaBay.com.

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Library Corner

Adults:

Mahjong Class: Thursdays from 2:00

p.m. – 4:00 p.m. July 11th, 18

th and 25

th

Whether you’re a first-time player or a

seasoned expert, join us every week to

play American Mahjong!

A Taste of the Earth: A seasonal,

plant-based cooking demo with Mara

Latorre of The Funky Spork:

Monday, July 8th, 6:30 p.m.

Looking for something fun to do this

summer? Why not consider going

local?! Eating locally and seasonally is

one of the best things we can do for our

environment, our local economy, and

our health. Join Mara Latorre, a self-

taught chef, passionate food blogger,

and founder of the The Funky Spork.

Enjoy an interactive evening based

around learning the benefits of eating

locally and plant-based. Bring you

appetites (samples provided at the

end!), family and friends!

Craft Night Out-Button Moon

Collage

Thursday, July 11th, 7:00 p.m.

Join us for our monthly Craft Night

Out! This craft will be ‘out of this

world’ as we create button art. This is

easy to do and everyone has extra

buttons they no longer need! Sponsored

by the Friends of Bruton Memorial

Library. Registration required. Please

register online.

Morning Book Club: Rocket Men:

The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8

and the Astronauts Who Made

Man’s First Journey to the Moon

Tuesday, July 16th, 11:00 a.m.

Join us for our monthly book club.

This month’s pick is Rocket Men by

Robert Kurson. The American space

program was in a tough situation

between trying to get a man on the

moon and beat the Soviets in the

space game. Risking everything,

NASA made a desperate and

dangerous decision. They would

send the first people to the moon

within just four months.

Zen Your Space Yoga

Thursday, July 18th, 7:00 p.m.

This will be an energetic flow style

class suited for all levels. We will

stretch our bodies while linking our

breathing to our physical movement.

Coleen’s passion for Vinyasa Flow

style comes from the “alive yet

relaxed” feeling state that you will

have by the time you finish class.

This class will start with a slow

warm up, followed by movement

and then wind back down to floor to

end with a Nidra meditation. All

levels are welcome and students are

encouraged to listen to their bodies,

progressing at a pace that is

appropriate and respectful. Free to

attend. Please bring your mat and

towel. Sponsored by the Friends of

the Bruton Memorial Library.

Artist of the month: Tejbir and

Sohana Sandhu

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Library Corner

Blue in the Library with Suncoast

Blues Society: Thursday, July 25th, 7:00

p.m.

Did you know Florida has a long blues

tradition? There are many artists who

have roots in Florida. Join us for a

music filled night presented by the

Suncoast Blues Society. Performance

by Walker Smith. Free concert.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Bruton

Memorial Library.

Infants to Pre-K:

Bedtime Stories: Wednesdays 6:30

p.m. July 3rd

, 10th, 17

th, 24

th and 31

st.

Stories and interactive activities make

up this engaging 45-minute program

that highlights early literacy skills and

encourages reading readiness and social

interaction. For children ages 3-7 years

and their caregivers.

Toddler Story Time: Tuesdays, July

2nd

, 9th & 16

th, 23

rd and 30

th 10:30 a.m.

Stories and interactive activities make

up this engaging 45-minute program

that highlights early literacy skills and

encourages reading readiness and social

interaction.

Paws for Reading with Tanner the

Therapy Dog!: Mondays, July 1st, 8

th,

15th 22

nd & 29

th 6:30 p.m.

Tanner enjoys listening to students read

to him on the couch in the children’s

area. Reading with Tanner can help

children improve reading,

communication skills, and build

confidence. Tanner is an Australian

Shepard Reading Therapy Dog

certified by the Alliance of Therapy

Dogs. For children of all ages.

Paws for Reading with Bonnie the

Therapy Dog!: Wednesdays, July 10th,

17th 24

th & 31

st at 4:00 p.m.

Bonnie loves to snuggle up with

anyone who wants to share a book and

rub her back. You can find her on the

couch in the children’s area. Reading

with Bonnie can help children improve

reading, communication skills and

build confidence. Bonnie is a Shih Tzu

Reading Therapy Dog certified by the

Alliance of Therapy Dogs. For

children of all ages.

Family Story Time: Thursdays, July

11th, 18

th & 25

th 10:30 a.m.

Stories and interactive activities make

up this engaging 45-minute program

that highlights early literacy skills and

encourages reading readiness and

social interaction. For children ages 3-

5 years and their caregivers.

Elementary

Crafternoon: Summer Science and

Crafts: Monday, July 1st, 4:00 p.m.

Families with children ages 4 and up

are invited to an afternoon of summer

science and crafts.

Crafternoon: Summer Science and

Crafts: Monday, July 15th, 4:00 p.m.

Learn how syntesizers work, and build

real working synths with KORG

LittleBits Synth kits! Recommended

for ages 8+. Limited to 20 participants.

Crafternoon: Summer Science and

Crafts: Monday, July 29th, 4:00 p.m.

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Library Corner

Youth STEAM: The Virtual Cosmos:

Monday, July 8th, 4:00 p.m.

Bring your smartphone to experience

some virtual sightseeing around the

galaxy, with a little help from Google

Cardboard. It’s all the fun of space

exploration, without the pesky escape

velocity. Smartphone required. Ages 8+

teens.

Youth STEAM: Beeps & Beats with

LittleBits Synths. Monday, July 22,

4:00 p.m.

Learn how synthesizers work, and build

real working synths with KORG

LittleBits Synth kits! Recommended for

ages 8+ teens. Registration limit of 20.

Movie Friday: Wrinkle in Time:

Friday, July 5th, 3:00 p.m.

Families are invited to an afternoon

movie showing of Wrinkle in Time.

Refreshments will be provided by the

Friends of the Library. Rated G. All

ages.

Movie Friday: Treasure Planet:

Friday, July 19th, 3:00 p.m.

Families are invited to an afternoon

movie showing of Treasure Planet.

Refreshments will be provided by the

Friends of the Library. Rated PG.

Children ages 12 and under must be

accompanied by an adult.

Healthy Eating: Tuesday, July 9th, 3:00

p.m.

Learn to eat healthier. All ages.

Tricky Dog Show: Tuesday, July

16, 3:00 p.m.

A comedy dog act, running 40

minutes.

Bucky & Gigi: Saturday, July 20th,

3:00 p.m.

This summer Commander GiGi

kicks off a comedic race to space

with her cosmic clown and canine

space cadets. Expect fun with

juggernaut juggling, mystifying

magic, and celestial comedy. Follow

along as Private Bucky and

Astrodog Zeus show off their circus

skills and death-defying dog tricks,

in an attempt to prove they have

what it takes to boldly go where no

clown (or canine) has gone before!

Cesar Dominco: Tuesday, July

23rd

, 3:00 p.m.

Cesar Domico, Comedy Magic

Show for Everyone! The show is

dynamic and full of humor and

participation by kids and adults who

get to perform magic tricks with

Cesar!

Teens

Movie Friday: Black Panther:

Friday, July 12th, 3:00 p.m.

Rated PG-13. Children under 13

must be accompanied by an adult.

Refreshments will be provided by

the Friends of the Library.

Teen Book Talk: Tuesday, July 30th

at 5:00 p.m.

TEENS! Bring your favorite book

and share during our book talk.

Explore with the Green Screen and

recreate your favorite book setting.

For students in grades 6-12.

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