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COVER MODEL Elijah, 1 year old
This little guy is always happy and willing to hug and kiss everyone; especially his big sister, Kylie (10 yrs). Elijah’s mom says that his favorite part of the day is “bath-time.” He also loves riding on his fire truck, playing with his dogs, Daisy and Jackson, and watching Captain America! Favorite food: Vanilla Custard with Bananas.
F lip through a magazine and see how many cosmetic ads you see; editorial embellished with
a beautiful model proclaiming we too can look that good. These cam-
paigns have moved the cosmetics
companies to one of the largest
industries in the world. Think about
our own concern for how we look,
trying to attain the perfect body
can become a crucifying anxiety
that’s leaving more and more of us,
especially young people, dissat-
isfied with our own bodies and
sadly restless within our own lives.
Too often we’re dieting, not to be
healthy, but to try to attain and
maintain an impossible appearance.
Guess what; we should be valued
by our interior design not our exte-
rior appearance; and it’s not us that
should do the judging.
Don’t get me wrong, concern for
physical appearance is a good thing;
indeed lack of concern for one’s
physical appearance is a telltale sign
of depression. However, our concern
for our appearance should never
replace a concern for substance,
depth, and integrity of our soul.
When appearance begins to
look like good character; and look-
ing good becomes more important
than being good, we are in a bad
place. It may be time for an interior
re-design.
Remembering that we are made
in the image and likeness of God
himself should put us back on the
road of what is important. He gave
us all the tools we need to build the
life he wants us to have; a life that
includes Him.
Where do we start? Scripture.
“Lectio divina, which is Latin for
“sacred reading.” Reading to under-
stand is the oldest form of prayer.
Then think about it (meditate over
it); then pray about it (oratio). Our
heart and soul are stirred when we
speak to God through prayer (ora-
tio). Then we rest; we rest in God’s
love. Oh, how beautiful we’ll feel; and
how wonderful we’ll look to others
(that are actually looking at us!)
Now go brush your hair; maybe
put on some make-up, feel pretty,
or handsome, and pray! SP
Mary EllenNote inspired from the words of Fr. Ron Rolheiser.
Mary shares...
As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
— Ps 18:30
Interior Design vs.Exterior Appearance
youshouldknow...
Hugs don’t just feel good, according to one study, they lower the risk of heart disease, reduce stress, fight fatigue, boost your immune system, fight infections and ease depression – all due to the re-lease of oxytocin, a naturally occurring hormone in your body with powerful, health-giving properties. Oxytocin is released in response to the physical touch of the hug and reduces the amount of the stress hormone cortisol produced in the body, thus lowering blood pressure. And the nice thing is it doesn’t matter if you’re the hugger or the hugged. Need a hug? Go give one.
Snack Happy! Snacks are so important for your child’s growing body; make sure you are sending the right foods to get those important minerals and vitamins in! Here are some tips to ensure snacks get eaten and not thrown away! Make it fun – use themed muffin cups and fill with grapes, nuts (if appropriate) mixed with dried cranberries. Kids like wraps too – Try spreading a whole-wheat tortilla with some nut butter, strawberries, or sliced bananas, roll them up and slice into the perfect size for your child’s hand. Also, get brain friendly omega-3 in too – Try a hummus and shredded carrots on rolled flatbread or as a dip with colorful corn chips. Kids do love to dip! Try adding a small amount of taco seasonings into low-fat plain yogurt and serve with veggie sticks. See more child friendly nutrition information at www.eatright.org
Keep in mind that foods supplemented with
nutritious add-ins are an easy way to ensure your
child is well nourished. So if your picky eater is not
eating calcium rich foods you may want to add
calcium-fortified cereal or juice at snack time! Of
course, whole foods are best for a growing body
to get all the nutrition benefits, however these
fortified foods make it easier for kids to get the
essential nutrients they need.
NEUROSCIENCE OF A HUG
HAVE A PICKY EATER?
Along with an Early Detection Plan (breast self-exams, clinical breast exams, and mammograms), are you eating with purpose to prevent
Breast Cancer? Sit down and do a food recall of over a few days! You may realize that there are changes to make. Start a positive lifestyle change today and get an early detection mammogram
too. Your health, body, mind and spirit will be glad that you did. Do you know the Guidelines for Nutrition and Cancer Prevention? Here’s
two guidelines... 1. Be physically active for at least 30 minutes every day; include at least 15-30 minutes of relaxing, de-stressing exercises
such as mediation, Yoga, Qigong or Tai Chi. 2. Try to eat at least five colorful servings a day of fruits and vegetables, including citrus
fruits along with dark-green and deep-yellow vegetables, as these contain natural health-promoting substances called phytochemicals.
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questions...SOFIA, NEW MOM
asks...REBECCA, MOM OF 3
asks...JULIE, MOM & READER
asks...Q Can breastfeeding lower my risks of Breast Cancer?
a There are a limited number of things that women can do to lower their risk of breast cancer, including getting regular physical activ-ity, limiting alcohol, and maintaining a healthy weight. Breastfeeding has often been included in the protective behaviors against breast can-cer, but the research has been inconsistent.Although it’s not clear just how much breast-feeding may impact cancer risk, it has many other health advantages for mothers and especially for babies. The American Acade-my of Pediatrics recommends that women breastfeed each of their children for the first 6 months, and then continue breastfeeding for 1 year or longer as other foods are introduced.
THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
Q What are the benefits of a teen facial?
a A skilled esthetician will first analyze the skin to determine your skin type and skin condition and recommend a professional treatment and skin care regimen. This saves you time and money (from purchasing unnecessary prod-ucts.) Adolescents’ skin produces a lot of sebum because of hormone changes, which causes acne (blackheads). A facial will include a deep cleanse that will remove dirt, sweat, and oils from the skin. Teen facials also include exfoliation and extractions. It’s very important that you don’t try and extract blackheads; home extractions damage your skin and cause scarring. Keep your hands away from your skin, this spreads bacteria (acne), making your skin worse.
LATOYA LUGO, Licensed and Certified Esthetician, Hand & Stone Massage Facial Spa, Irving
Q At what age should I consider the flu shot for my child?
a The CDC recommends all children receive the annual flu vaccine beginning at 6 months of age, ideally during early fall before flu season peaks. A shot is available for all chil-dren older than 6 months, and a nasal spray is available for most children older than 2 years. Talk to your pediatrician to determine the best option for your child. To help keep those too young for the flu shot protected, all adults should also be vaccinated against flu every year.
TRICIA DUDEK, MD, Pecan Tree Pediatrics
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Q I AM A 29 YO LATINA; I FEEL MY EYES ARE VERY DRY AND IT’S ANNOYING. MY MOM SAID IT IS HEREDITARY, WHAT CAN I DO?
Dry eye is present when there is a lack of tears on the surface of the eye. There are two main types of dry eye: the aqueous deficiency and the evaporative deficiency. The aqueous deficient type is caused by the lack of tear secretion and it has been linked to rare genetic conditions. However, the majority of dry eye cases are not hereditary, and there are many causes of dryness. Your first step should be to visit your eye doctor, he will figure out which treatment is best according to the type and severity of dryness. Dry eye can be treated in different ways: adding tears, conserving tears, increasing tear production, or treating the underlying condition that is contributing to dryness. Also, know that there are lifestyle changes that can help you reduce dry eye symptoms: Remember to blink when using the computer or while reading, use sunglasses to reduce the effects of wind, sun, and dust, and drink plenty of water daily.
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moMENtsBY PATRICK HEMPFING
When Life ThrowsYou Branches
Ithought about titling this column, “The Trials of Life.” Let’s face it; life is filled with speed bumps, hurdles, hills, even a mountain or two. In this morning’s mail, I
received a jury summons. As I read the green
paper, my shoulders slumped, followed by a
mumbled “I don’t have time to sit on a jury.”
Sitting nearby, my nine-year-old daughter,
Jessie, witnessed her dad’s verbal and non-
verbal reaction. I try to maintain a positive
attitude and set a good example for her when
trials pop up (in this case literally and figu-
ratively). For this particular incident, though,
I wouldn’t have wanted a judge to ask, “Has
the jury reached a verdict on whether Patrick
Hempfing responded to the situation in accor-
dance with good-role-model standards?” A
hung jury would have been my best chance.
A few weeks before the jury summons,
a big storm came through and took down a
huge part of the crabapple tree next to our
driveway. My initial reaction was, “Ah, man.
I don’t have time for this mess.” I knew the
project would require lots of sawing and nu-
merous trips to the dump in my pickup truck.
Alternatively, it would have cost a couple of
Ben Franklins to have a tree service come out
to do the cleanup.
Jessie, looking at the same damage from
the storm, had a different reaction. “Dad, we
can build a tree fort!” I calmly informed Jessie
that I didn’t see a tree fort in our future.
“But Dad, when is the next time we’re go-
ing to have a chance for a tree fort? We can
have parties in it.” Of course, she batted her
eyelashes to influence my decision. I’ve always
had a weak spot for fluttering eyes, my wife’s
or Jessie’s.
Over the days that followed, I strate-
gically sawed the bigger branches, while
Jessie snipped the smaller ones. The largest
snapped branch had not fallen to the ground,
but propped against the tree, thereby pro-
viding a one-sided teepee effect. Jessie and I
cut a path into and out of our fort. Since we
didn’t have a civil engineer to evaluate the
structural integrity, I sawed an “emergency
exit” for Sadie, our dog. In the event the fort
collapsed, Sadie could run out for help. I also
cleared a little spot, like a beaver’s lodge,
where Jessie, Sadie, and I could sit with the
leaves shading us from the sun. I was careful
not to saw any “supporting beams.”
As temperatures hovered around 90
degrees, sweat dripped from my nose and per-
spiration saturated every stitch of my clothing.
Jessie made me laugh when she went inside
our fort and said, “It feels like fall in here.”
Instead of throwing cut branches into
the back of my pickup, thereby expediting
the clean-up project, I slung a few
of them on top of one “wall” that
needed to be higher accord-
ing to my “supervising fort
architect.” Jessie and I lifted
another big branch into
place, but it caught other
branches and they
slung back and
smacked me in the
side of the face. At
that point, I may
not have selected
the word “fun” to
describe our proj-
ect, a word Jessie
kept repeating.
Five
days
and
several trips to the dump later, we finished
the “best tree fort ever.” Jessie made a batch
of Kool-Aid while I placed a chair and stool
inside our “lodge.” She brought a plateful of
cookies we had baked earlier. As I drank my
blue raspberry lemonade and snacked on
delicious cookies, I reflected on the fort-build-
ing days. Jessie had seen the opportunity
for a cherished moment, not hours of work
under the hot sun. She had demonstrated the
importance of a good attitude, which turned
what could have been a big inconvenience
into a wonderful daddy-daughter project, and
one of the highlights of our summer. I also
got lots of exercise and the branches will be
ground into mulch for someone’s garden.
In a few weeks, I’ll make every effort to
report for jury duty with a good attitude.
When I get home, I’ll share my day with Jessie
and take pride in knowing I performed my
civic duty. And the next time life throws me
branches, I just might build another fort.
On second thought, Jessie loves to
roast marshmallows, so maybe we’ll
make a campfire. I’ll keep a positive
attitude, too, even if my marshmallow
catches fire and turns black before I
blow it out.
Until next month, remember to cher-
ish the moments. SP
Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year professional career in banking, account-ing, and auditing before he became a father at age 44. He is now a
full-time husband, stay-at-home dad and writer.
@PatrickHempfing
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COULD YOUR CHATTERBOX’S TALKING BEHIDING A BIGGER
E ver been stuck in a car with a child who simply won’t stop talking? As much as we love our children, for many of us, listening to non-stop gab feels exhausting. But before demanding your child put the brakes on her motormouth, consider the nature of the discussion. A child, who jumps from one random topic to the next without saying anything in particular, might use talk to hide a deeper issue.
Dr. Stephanie Mihalas, a child and adolescent psychologist with The Center for Wellbeing in Los Angeles, says children sometimes chatter as a defense mechanism to avoid discussing an anxiety-provoking issue that makes them feel bad about themselves. For example, someone is invading their space at school or at home.
“The child doesn’t know how to communicate he is being bullied or teased so he uses talking to protect himself or his identity. If children talk about something else, they are extending their sense of self and then they don’t have to go into what is really bothering them,” Mihalas says.
Often, children fail to mention they are a target because they feel embar-rassed or ashamed. Other children fear retaliation from the bully or don’t believe their parents will do anything to help address the issue if they tell. In fact, a 2010 study conducted by Clemson University found as kids grow older they are less likely to discuss a bullying problem.
A child may ramble or talk too much for many reasons. Besides a possible predisposition to talk, contributing factors range from high intellectual function-ing to ADHD, medications, anxiety and mood disorders. Examine the complete picture. Does your child exhibit other signs she is bullied? Signs include a sudden
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change in disposition, physical ailments like stomachaches and head-aches, anxiety about going to school or riding the bus, torn clothing, missing belongings, unexplained bruises or a sudden drop in grades.
To help your child jump off a runaway wagon of non-stop talk, grab the reins with a firm “whoa.” Ask her to explain in three sentences what she really wants to say. A child who is simply rambling may say something like: “Nothing. I just wanted to talk to you, Mom.”
If your child articulates in three sentences that something, or some-one, is bothering her, then you can tackle the real issue together.
WHEN BULLYING’S THE PROBLEM Take your child seriously if he says he’s getting bullied. “Validate
their feelings, don’t minimize what is happening,” says Dianna Hall, a licensed clinical social worker with The Family Conservancy in Kansas City, KS. “For older children, ask the question: ‘What can I do to help?’ Be an advocate for your child at school, too. The school can’t help keep your child safe if they don’t know what’s going on.”
Praise your child for telling you and ask him what he has done about the bullying so far. Before contacting the school, ask your child for spe-cifics, including who was involved, what happened, when and where the incidents occurred and if anyone else witnessed the bullying.
Discuss ways your child can deal with the bully, ways that don’t include fighting or bullying back, which can get your child expelled.
FOR EXAMPLE . . . • Tell the bully to stop and then walk away. • Bullies generally seek a reaction. Practice remaining unemotional by ignoring him or assuming a “poker face.”• Hang out with friends to avoid being alone with a bully. • Tell a teacher, school counselor, another trusted adult or a sibling. Be persistent. If one authority figure does nothing, find another.
“Same thing with parents. Be diligent in continuing to advocate for your child at school and even outside of school if needed, by contacting community resources like the police or a legal advocate,” Hall adds.
WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD Boost your child’s self-confidence by enrolling him in sports, self
defense like martial arts, scouting or other groups that nurture a net-work of friends, a healthy body image, and leadership opportunities.
“I also encourage parents to inquire at their school about what they are doing and how to become involved. The more adults that are present and can support kids who are being bullied, the better,” Hall says.
If you suspect your child is tormented by a bully, but he isn’t forth-coming, look for other ways to broach the topic. Watch a television show or read a book together in which bullying occurs. Ask if he knows kids who are bullied or discuss a time when you suffered bully-ing. These tactics help a child understand he isn’t alone and bullying isn’t tolerated.
To learn more about how to prevent and deal with bullying, check out the books Best Friends, Worst Enemies by Michael Thompson and Blue Cheese Breath and Stinky Feet: How to Deal with Bullies by Catherine DePino.
KEEP TALKING In the end, open communication boils down to trust. On the bright
side, your chatterbox wants to talk to you, even if it’s in a round-about way. By listening to her, offering support and guidance in her com-munication behaviors, you exemplify how to confidently manage the many diverse personalities who will inevitably come in and out of her life for years to come. SP
Freelance writer Christa Melnyk Hines is a wife, a mother of two active boys, and the owner of one very large, playful yellow dog.
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wed 1 Art Classes for Homeschool-
ers at Sunshine Glaze 1-2:30pm. Let Sunshine Glaze enrich your home school curriculum with our art classes introducing art history & various art media. Join our 8 week class every Wednesday. Ages 6-10. $135 per child, reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417, www.sunshineglaze.com. See ad in this issue.
State Fair of Texas Runs through Oct 19. The State Fair of Texas includes carnival rides, midway games, food concessions, a nightly parade, musical entertainment, shopping, livestock exhibitions, auto shows and a full entertainment schedule including many stages. Tickets can be purchased online and at Kroger stores. Check the website for daily schedules and operating hours. Fair Park, Dallas, 3921 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., Dallas, 214-565-9931, www.bigtex.com.
2theXtreme: MathAlive! Runs through Jan. 4, 2015. Create a video game, master engineer a modern city, edit an animated movie, compete in a mountain bike race, jump into a ‘binary dance party,’ or program and control Curiosity, NASA’s next Mars rover. Through approximately 40 unique and interactive experiences, the traveling exhibition 2theXtreme: MathAlive! at the Perot Museum of Nature and Sci-ence takes math from its native form into the fascinating applied worlds of design, engineering, technology and science. Check the website for daily museum operating hours. Presented nationally by Raytheon. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas, 214-428-5555, www.perot-museum.org.
Autumn at the Dallas ArboretumRuns through Nov. 26th. 9am-5pm. Over 50,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash come together to form the nationally ac-claimed Pumpkin Village. A multitude of special events are also available through-out the week including a hay bale maze, scavenger hunts and the Tom Thumb pumpkin patch. Autumn is the perfect time of year for a picnic in the gardens with friends, a fun family photo, or a leisurely walk among 150,000 blooming fall flowers such as chrysanthemums and impatiens. The fall foliage, cool weather and deep colors make Autumn at the Ar-boretum a must-see. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, 214-515-6615, www.dallasarboretum.org.
thu 2 Parent’s Night Out at The
Melting Pot Come play with us! Every Thursday night is Parent’s Night Out with a four course dinner for two and childcare starting at $62. 4000 Five Points Blvd. Ste 119, Arlington 817-472-9988, meltingpot.com/arlingtontx. See ad in this issue.
Heritage Village Presents: Dogto-berfest! 4:30-7:30pm. Heritage Village Presents Dogtoberfest! Featuring Turtle, the painting pitbull! Also, free treats for people and dogs, pet related vendors, low cost vaccines, and corndogs and lemonade for sale! If you would like to be a vendor at this event, here is the Vendor Application and the Vendor Invitation Letter. For additional infor-mation, contact Chantele Hancock at the Hurst Public Library (817)788-7300. Heritage Village, Hurst, 841 W. Pipeline Road, Hurst.
Math Homework Help 7th-12th Grades 6-8pm. Every Thursday of the month (ongoing except for HEB ISD hol-idays). 7th-12th grade math homework help taught by Marsha Davidson/HEBi-sd Math Teacher. Registration is not re-quired-first come first served program. Admission: free. Contact Information: Youth Services Information Desk @ 817-952-2374 or www.bedfordlibrary.org. Registration is NOT required for this event. Bedford Public Library, Teen Room, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr., Bedford.
First Thursday Late Night at the Perot Museum - Zombies 7-9pm. Get ready for Halloween and discover zombie-like creatures found in nature through live demonstrations and hands-on experiments. All you need to get in on the fun is the cost of general admission, so purchase your tickets online early. Your exhibit hall ticket on the date of First Thursday Late Night gives you FREE access to our special programming that evening. The Perot Museum will stay open from 10am-9pm on the first Thursday of every month. Come early and stay late! Perot Museum of Science and Nature, 2201 N. Field Street, Dallas, 214-428-5555, www.perotmuseum.org.
fri 3Southlake Octoberfest Come take a stroll in Southlake’s beautiful Town Square while looking at the unique, handcrafted arts and crafts booths. Great food and live entertainment are also at your fingertips during this fun-filled event. The kids will have a great time in the excitement-packed children’s area! Don’t forget to sign up your dog
to participate in the popular wiener dog race! We can’t forget to mention that we will be having a number of great bands that you won’t want to miss! Join us at this year’s Oktoberfest, where a good time is awaiting all! Hours of Operation: Friday, Oct. 3, 5pm-11pm Saturday, Oct. 4, 10am-11pm Sunday, Oct. 5, 12pm-5pm. Southlake Town Square, 1400 Main Street, Southlake, www.oktoberfest-southlake.com.
Storytime with Sunshine 10-11:30am. Friday mornings this
fall. $19 per child. Ages 3-5. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417, www.sunshineglaze.com. See ad in this issue.
Brown Bag Book Club 12-2pm. The Brown Bag Book Club meets every Friday from noon until 2pm at Bob Jones Nature Center. Bring a snack or lunch for yourself, something to share if you are so inclined, a sturdy pair of shoes for the trail, and a willing spirit. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake, Rusty Pafford [email protected] or call 817-491-6333, www.bjnc.org/education-brown-bag-book-club.php.
sat 4Lake Worth Monster Bash 10am-2pm. Forty-five years ago, Fort Worth was abuzz with reported sightings of the Lake Worth Monster. Although the creature, described as a hairy, scaly 7-foot-tall man-goat-beast, hasn’t been seen regularly since that memorable summer of 1969, Fort Worth residents
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can attend Monster Bash to celebrate the local legend and the habitat he calls home. Activities will include hayrides, bison viewing, canoeing, a festival with vendors, music, food, games, guided interpretive hikes and storytelling. Cryptozoologist author Lyle Blackburn (“Beast of Boggy Creek”) will give a free presentation on the history of the Lake Worth Monster. Texas Bigfoot Research Center will be onsite for the event also. $5 for adults; $3 for seniors; $2 for chil-dren ages 3-12; free for children under 3 and for Friends of the Fort Worth Na-ture Center and Refuge members. $1 discount per person (with Military ID-Active/Retired). Most activities will be free, but some will require a fee. Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road, Fort Worth, 817-392-7423, www.fwnaturecenter.org.
Friends Robotics at the Bedford Public Library 10-11:30am. This program is for youth, 10-12 years of age, who enjoy LEGOs. No prior experience is required for this program. Children will be introduced to the world of LEGOs EV3 Mindstorms and will have the opportunity to learn how to build and program robots. Participants will meet once weekly to work in groups and gain basic LEGOs robotics knowledge. Class size is limited to 16 participants. Online registration is required for this 8 week program and participants must plan on attending all classes. Admission: free. Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford, 817-952-2374, www.bedfordlibrary.org.
Roanoke Fire Prevention Open House 11am-4pm. Join the Roanoke Fire Department as they celebrate Fire Prevention Week 2014 at the Fire Station!! Come watch as the “Jaws of Life” are used to cut apart a car and rescue the driver, see the Live Fire Demonstration as they set fire to two, home-like rooms to show how fast a fire can spread. Also, come see the inside of a helicopter ambulance and watch as they land and take off. See the hundreds of fire prevention posters submitted by children from Roanoke and Wayne Cox Elementary schools. New fire clown and puppet show! Train Rides! Free ham-burgers and hot dogs! Free flu shots for Roanoke Residents! (Must have proof of residency). Only persons who reside within the corporate city limits of Roa-noke are eligible for the free flu shots. Roanoke Fire Station, 201 Fairway Drive, Roanoke, 817-491-2301.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio 1-1:45pm. This free program introduces children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun and inspiring ways to enjoy art together. Each session features a brief gallery activity and a related studio art project. Space is limited; sign-up begins one hour prior to the program. October: Bumpy, Squishy, Gritty Landscapes; November: Create a Story. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-332-8451, kimbellart.org.
Target First Saturdays at the Nasher Sculpture Center 10am-5pm. Bring the kids and enjoy free admission and fun family programming on the first Saturday of every month. Presented by Target. October Big Idea: Creatures Art Project: Creepy Crawly Creatures. Free Admission 10 am – 5 pm. Family Activities 10 am – 2 pm. Bring out your children’s artistic tal-ents and broaden their understanding and appreciation of the world. Target First Saturdays are designed especially for children in preschool to elemen-tary school and feature a line-up of activities that encourage creative thought through a monthly “Big Idea.” Children’s Art Activity: 10 am – 12 noon; Artist Demonstrations: 10 am – 12:30 pm; Art Scavenger Hunt: 10 am – 2 pm; Family Tours: Hourly from 10:15 am – 12:15 pm; Yoga in the Garden presented by Yogasport (weather permitting): 11:30 am; Second Glances with the Writer’s Garret: 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm; Storytime with the Dallas Public Library: 12:30 pm; NasherKids Live! Best of NYICFF Kid Flix Mix: 1 pm. NasherKids Meal Available at Nasher Cafe: 11 am – 2 pm. Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St., Dallas, 214-242-5100 www.nashersculpturecenter.org.
Dallas Barefoot Run 7am-12pm. The Barefoot Run is a movement of runners across the country who are passionate about the needs of orphans and vulnerable children. You can join the movement when you sign up for the Barefoot Run in Dallas, Texas on Oct. 4, 2014 or the Barefoot Run Where You Live! The Dallas Barefoot Run will benefit the “Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls”. Join hundreds of barefoot and shoe-clad runners alike at the beautiful Bachman Lake in Dallas for a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and 5K Run! Come early and bring a lawn chair or blanket to stay late and enjoy free activities for kids like face painting and crafts, live music, and tons of great food from some of Dallas’ finest food truck vendors. We will also have a free Barefoot Dash for little ones (ages 7 and under) and lots of fun team awards and prizes. Click here to register. Event Timeline7:00 a.m. Registration & Packet Pick-up 7:45 a.m. Barefoot Dash (free, children ages 7 and under) 8:00 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 8:30 a.m. 5K Run 9:30 a.m. Awards 10:00 a.m. Live music, games, free food, food trucks and more! Prizes and More Prizes. Prizes will be given to the fastest runners in each age category and the fastest overall barefoot runners in female and male categories. New this year, we will also have a team prize for the fastest registered team! Times from the top 3 fastest runners in each team will be used to determine the winners. All runners must register as individuals and include their Team Name on the entry form. Extra prizes will be awarded for: Fastest dog, Fastest stroller, Most spirited runner, Most spirited water sta-tion/spirit station Bachman Lake Park, 2501 Shorecrest Drive, Dallas, www.barefootrun.com/run-dallas.
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Into The Woods Junior Runs through Oct. 11th. The Brothers Grimm “go Broadway” as Sondheim and Lapine offer up a cockeyed fairy tale in INTO THE WOODS JR., an adaptation of one of Sondheim’s most popular works de-signed especially for young performers. All of your favorite characters—Cinder-ella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk), and the Witch—meet and interact in this whimsical original story. The musical centers on a baker and his wife who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the king’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse and wind up changed forever. Visit the website for specific show times/dates and to purchase tickets. Artie’s Playhouse (Ar-tisan Center Theater), 444 E. Pipline Rd., Hurst, Texas, 817-284-1200 http://arti-sanct.com/event/into-the-woods-junior
sun 5 Free Fee Sunday at Sunshine
Glaze 12-5pm. No Studio fees all day. We do not take reservations for Free Fee Sunday. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-484-1417, www.sunshineglaze.com. See ad in this issue.
Guided Gallery Tour at the Kimbell Art Museum 1-1:45pm. Inter-active docent-guided tours in Spanish will explore Spanish and Mesoamerican masterpieces in the Kimbell’s permanent collection. These forty-five-minute talks are free and open to the public. Please call 817-332-8451, ext. 249, for more information. October: Hispanic Heritage Month Family Tour in Spanish Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, kimbellart.org.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Houston Texans 12pm. AT&T Stadium, 925 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817-892-5000. www.dallascowboys.com.
mon 6Pumpkin Patch-First Christian Church Arlington Runs Oct. 6-31, noon to dusk each day. Pumpkins range from .50 to $30.Please come out and support our youth for their 2015 global mission trips! First Christian Church Arlington, 901 S. Collins St., Arlington, 817-277-2634, www.firstchristianarlington.org.
Spanish Story Time-Keller Public Library 11am-12pm. Immerse your chil-dren and yourself in another language! The Keller Public Library and Caminito Spanish Language Immersion preschool holds Spanish Language storytime for children 18 months to 5 years of age, and their caregivers. Enjoy stories,
songs, crafts, and cultural activities at 11 a.m. every Monday in the Library’s story room. This event is free and no registra-tion is required. Keller Public Library, 640 Johnson Road, Keller, 817-743-4840.
Home-to-Library Connection, Colleyville Public Library Begin-ning with an excellent piece of literature, the group will springboard into dis-cussions, projects, and crafts that are connected to the book. Topics to be covered are: geography, science, history, writing, art and more! Information and ideas to build on at home will be given to parents each week. Pre-registration IS required and can be done in person or online starting Monday, September 8 at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 & 29: Early Elementary; Sept. 22: Upper Elementary; Oct. 6 & 20: Upper Elementary; Oct. 13 & 27: Early El-ementary; Nov. 3 & 17: Upper Elementa-ry; Nov. 10 & 24: Early Elementary; Dec. 1: Upper Elementary. Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main St., Colleyville, 817-503-1154, www.colleyvillelibrary.com.
tue 7Pictures and Pages at the Kim-bell Art Museum 10:30-11:30am. Museum learning begins early with this special program for young children (ages 4–6) and their adult partners. Popular children’s books inspire group conversations and simple art activities. There is no charge for this program, but space is limited, and advance reser-vations are required. Maximum two children per adult. To register, call 817-332-8451, ext. 351. October 7th: See the Ocean, by Estelle Condra; illustrated by Linda Crockett-Blassingame; November 4th: Katie Meets the Impressionists, by James Mayhew. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817- 332-8451, kimbellart.org.
VolunTEEN Training, Colleyville Public Library 6:30-8pm. Are you interested in volunteering at the public library? Do you need community service hours for school? Volunteer opportunities are available to teens ages 13-18. Training sessions are MANDATORY and are held the first Tuesday of every month from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Thank you for volun-teering! Click the link below to fill out an application. Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main St., Colleyville, 817-503-1155, www.colleyville.com/libraryvolunteerteen.html.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets (Pre-Season Game) 7:30pm. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, www.mavs.com.
wed 8Tabletop Gaming Club-Keller Public Library 5-6pm. The Tabletop Gaming Club meets at 5 p.m. each Wednesday in the Keller Public Library’s
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Story Room. This club is for ages 12 to adult and is free of charge. No prior experience or materials are required, just show up and enjoy! Game Catalog: Boardgames, Card Games, Miniature Games and Role-Playing Games Game Genre: Ancient, Fantasy, Medieval, Western, Super Hero, Science Fiction, etc.. Game Examples: DBA (Ancient) Lord of the Rings (Fantasy), HeroClix (Super Hero) and Star Wars (Sci-Fi). For information, e-mail Terrence Rideau, the Club’s director, at [email protected] or contact the Library’s In-formation Desk at (817)743-4840. Keller Public Library, 640 Johnson Rd., Keller.
thu 9 Fall Open House at Holy
Trinity Catholic School Find out about our TCCED Accreditation, our full day Pre-K and Kinder, and our on-site before & after school care. 6:30-8pm. 3750 William D Tate Ave, Grapevine 817-421-8000, www.holytcs.org. See ad in this issue.
JumpstART Stories & Art at Irving Art Center 10am. Explore
cool stories and themed art projects for ages 2 and up. Today’s theme: “K” is for Kindness, stories about tolerance and caring for others. To register call 972-252-2787 or go to [email protected]. See ad in this issue.
Garden Thyme 10am-12pm. Come learn about a variety of gardening and nature topics in this brand new monthly series hosted by our resident gardening guru, Master Composter, and Master Naturalist Pat. Topics will vary by month, but may include anything from herbs to bluebirds. Come dressed to get dirty! No reservations required. Cost is regular Village admission. Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, Fort Worth, 817-392-5881, www.logcabinvillag.org.
Ladies Night at Sunshine Glaze 6-9pm. Ladies enjoy free
studio fees. BYOB. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417, www.sunshineglaze.com. See ad in this issue.
Dallas Stars vs. Blackhawks 7:30pm. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, stars.nhl.com.
fri 10 Me and My American Girl
Doll Class 4-6pm. Paint a Halloween candy bowl for yourself & make a trick or treat bag for your doll! $18 per child. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417, www.sunshineglaze.com. See ad in this issue.
Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth presents Sky Descending: A Dancing Dialectic between Two Buildings 6:30-7:30pm. Contemporary Dance/Fort Worth will perform a site-specific work utilizing the lawn, porches, and steps across the Kimbell Art Museum campus in a unique celebration of its architecture and natural surroundings. Just as the Kahn Building and Piano Pavilion are placed “close enough for a conversa-tion,” the choreography will explore the idea of “dialogue” as a thematic thread. Each program is free and open to the public. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-332-845, kimbellart.org.
Dallas Mavericks vs. OKC Thun-der (Pre-Season Game) 7:30pm. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, www.mavs.com.
sat 11Celebrate Roanoke 2014 10am-9pm. The ninth annual downtown event planning is underway for this free, fun festival for the whole family! Vendor booths and sponsorship opportunities are available. Don’t miss out on the wonderful day on beautiful Oak Street! Downtown Roanoke, Oak Street, Roa-noke, 817-491-2411.
Southlake Haunted Family Cam-pout Sat. 4pm-Sun. 9am. A new twist to the traditional Fall Family Campout! Ghosts, goblins, goodies and fun are lurking in the woods of Bob Jones Park! In addition to all the typical cam-pout activities, there will be a “haunt-ed” trail and prizes for the spookiest campsite and the best costumes! Cost includes dinner on Saturday evening and breakfast on Sunday morning. Children must be pre-registered with at least one adult. Campers must provide their own tent, sleeping bags and camping gear. Register online using the link below or in person at Southlake Community Services located at 1400 Main St, Suite 210. Bob Jones Day Camp Area, 3901 N White Chapel Blvd, Southlake, 817-748-8019, www.southlakeparksandrec.com.
Masterworks Concert Series 7:30-9pm. MasterWork’s is a free concert series that comes to Southlake each spring through fall. Concerts are held at Southlake Town Square in Family Park. Music lovers of all ages are invited to come out and hear a wide variety of musical performances during this con-cert series. It’s a great way to enjoy the beautiful weather outdoors with your family! October 11th: Me & My Monkey-A Beatles tribute band; November 8th: Johnny Dee & the Doo Wopps-Old Time Rock & Roll Southlake Town Square, 1400 Main Street, Southlake.
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sun 12Guided Gallery Tour at the Kimbell Art Museum 1-1:45pm Inter-active docent-guided tours in Spanish will explore Spanish and Mesoamerican masterpieces in the Kimbell’s permanent collection. These forty-five-minute talks are free and open to the public. Please call 817-332-8451, ext. 249, for more information. October: Hispanic Heritage Month Family Tour in Spanish. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-332-8451, kimbellart.org.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Indiana Pacers (Pre-Season Game)6:30pm. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, www.mavs.com.
FC Dallas vs. Los Angeles6pm. Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, 469-365-0000, www.fcdallas.com.
tue 14Build-O-Mania at the Colleyville Public Library 4-5pm (Ages 3+). Fun free play with assorted building sets, 15,000 Lego pieces or jumbo puzzles are offered week to week. Duplos are avail-able for younger children. No registration required Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main St., Colleyville, 817-503-1154.
Chess Club, Colleyville Public Library 4:30-5:30pm, ages 8-15. Come play! Participants learn basic rules of movement, strategy and tactics. Pre-registration IS required and can be done in person or online starting Monday, September 8 at 10am. Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main Street, Colleyville, 817-503-1154 www.colleyvillelibrary.com.
fri 17Hurst Family Campfire CampoutOct. 17-18. Gather up the family and your camping gear for this brand new event! After you select your camp-site, enjoy the great outdoors, fishing, chuck wagon dinner, campfire stories, homemade ice cream, and a cowboy breakfast cooked over the campfire in the morning! Event registration begins on September 22 at the Hurst Recreation Center. $20 per campsite for a maximum of 5 people per site. One adult over the age of 21 must be present throughout the entire event. The event is limited to the first 150 campers or 50 campsites, whichever comes first. Chisholm Park, 2200 Norwood Drive, Hurst, 817-788-7325.
Storytime with Sunshine 10-11:30am. Friday mornings this
fall. $19 per child. Ages 3-5. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll
Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417, www.sunshineglaze.com. See ad in this issue.
‘til Midnight at the Nasher 6pm-12am. ‘til Midnight at the Nasher presents special live outdoor concerts featuring the best in regional music talent and artistic film screenings in the Garden. Nasher Cafe by Wolfgang Puck will offer an all new menu including pic-nic dining for two and grab & go snacks. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in social media scavenger hunts, progressive tours and to view the permanent collection and special exhibi-tions. Reservations for picnic dining for two are taken the Monday - Wednes-day preceding the event. Deadline for reservations is Wednesday, October 15th at 5 pm. ’til Midnight at the Nasher is presented with radio support from KXT.7 pm: DJ Jeff Mitchell & The Pho-nophreaks, 9 pm: ISHI. Nasher Sclupture Center, 2001 Flora St., Dallas, 214-242-5100, www.nashersculpturecenter.org.
Dallas Comic Con Fan Days Begins at 2pm today. Dallas Comic Con (DCC) has produced fan events in the North Dallas area since 1994, when Ben Stevens founded the DFW Toy Show which first opened in a small hotel in North Dallas. The event has grown through the years and through many venues. Visit Irving on Oct. 17 - 19 because you won’t want to miss the exciting celeb line-up at DCC’s fall show! Tickets are on sale now, but you may want to act fast because they’re going (REALLY) fast! Visit the website for more detailed information, daily operat-ing hours and to purchase tickets now! Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, Texas, 214-500-4289 dallascomiccon.com.
sat 18 Open House at North
Richland Hills Montessori10am-2pm. 8725 North Tarrant Pkwy, North Richland Hills 817-281-9992, www.nrhmontessori.com. See ad in this issue.
Nash Farm Fall Roundup 10am-2pm. It’s free fun at the farm for the entire family! Activities may include: • Jump rope making • Leather working • Blacksmith demonstrations • Kitchen gardening • Hayrides ($1 per person) • Butterfly release • Wood carving • Cotton picking • Farm chores • Heritage toys • Corn shuck doll making. Hot dogs and hamburgers for sale from Grapevine AMBUCS. Additional parking is across the street at Cannon Elementary. Nash Farm, 626 Ball Street, Grapevine, 817-410-3585, www.nashfarm.org.
Log Cabin Village Frontier Fall Fest 1-4pm. Grab your pumpkins and shuck your corn...it’s time for a good old-fashioned Frontier Fall Fest! We’re excited to feature many different artisan friends including the Embroiderer’s Guild of America, Buttermilk Junction
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Old Time String Band and many more! For a small additional fee, you can even make your own festive corn husk doll to take home! More details coming soon. Cost is regular Village admission, plus $3 craft fee for corn husk doll. Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Road, Fort Worth, 817-392-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.
Dallas Stars vs. Flyers 7pm. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, stars.nhl.com.
sun 19Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants 3:25pm. AT&T Stadium, 925 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817-892-5000, www.dallascowboys.com.
mon 20 Open House at Hill School
6-7pm. Come see the difference for grades 1-12. See ad in this issue of Suburban Parent. The Hill School, 204 N. Dooley, Grapevine, 817-310-0876, www.hillschool.org. See ad in this issue.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies (Pre-Season Game)7:30pm. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, www.mavs.com.
tue 21Performing & Visual Arts College Fair 7-9pm. Free and open to the public, National College Fairs and Performing and Visual Arts College Fairs allow students to interact with admission representatives from a wide range of post-secondary institutions. Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving, 703-836-2222 ext. 127, www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/PVA-College-Fairs/Pages/default.aspx.
Dallas Stars vs. Canucks 7:30pm. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, stars.nhl.com
wed 22 Art Classes for Homeschool-
ers at Sunshine Glaze 1-2:30pm. Let Sunshine Glaze enrich your home school curriculum with our art classes introducing art history & various art media. Join our 8 week class every Wednesday. Ages 6-10. $135 per child, reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417, www.sunshineglaze.com. See ad in this issue.
Halloween Craft Night 7-8pm. Join Ms. Carrie for an evening of Halloween crafting! Bring your imagination! Chil-dren must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Ages: children of all ages. Admission: free. Bedford Public Library, Meeting Room, 2424 For-est Ridge, Bedford, 817-952-2374, www.bedfordlibrary.org.
thu 23Evenings on Oak Street 7-8pm. (Rescheduled) The Killdares. The Killdares are a celtic rock band that are sure to entertain all audiences! Austin Street Plaza, Roanoke, 221 N. Oak Street, Roanoke, 817-491-2411
Masterworks Concert Series7-8pm. The Gimbles. Hurst Public Li-brary, 901 Precinct Line Rd., Hurst.
fri 24 15th Annual Celebrating
Women Luncheon 11am. Celebrating Women is known as the premier breast cancer luncheon for the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It brings together 150 dedicated committee members and more than 1,200 supporters each year to increase awareness and generate funding for breast cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. Together we can find a cure for this disease that affects so many women and families in our community. The 2014 Keynote Speaker is Amy Robach. Amy is a correspondent for ABC News where she contributes to all ABC News broadcasts, appearing most frequently on Good Morning America. In October 2013, Amy received life-altering news when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. As part of Good Morning America “Goes Pink Day” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, she had her first mammogram at age 40, in the first ever live television mammogram. A few weeks later, Amy received the devastating news that she had breast cancer. She underwent a double mastectomy and is currently undergoing treatment. Amy credits the decision to have that on-air mammogram as “the difference between life and death.” Visit the website for more information and to obtain tickets or donate. See ad in this issue. Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, www.baylorhealth.com/celebratingwomen. See ad in this issue.
Fun Family Fridays at the Bed-ford Public Library 3:45-4:05pm. Join us after school for some free fun...it could be a storytime or board games. Children must be accompanied by their parent/caregiver. Ages: all ages. Admission: free. Bedford Public Library, Storytime Theatre, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford, 817-952-2350, www.bedfordlibrary.org.
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Kids Night Out at Sunshine Glaze 5:30-8:30pm. Kids will
make a clay handprint turkey center-piece. Pizza will be served! $30 per child. Reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417, www.sunshineglaze.com. See ad in this issue.
Keller Pumpkin Splash 6-8pm. As always, the Keller pumpkin patch will make a huge splash this season! Yes, pumpkins float! Come take a swim and pick out your pumpkin from our floating patch. $10/person in advance • $14/person at door, space permitting The Keller Pointe, 405 Rufe Snow Rd., Keller, 817-743-4386.
sat 25 Family Festival: Incredible
Impressionists 1-4pm. This free afternoon event for all ages features creative art-making activities and live performances inspired by Impression-ist masterpieces. Children’s films made possible by the Lone Star Film Society. Promotional support provided by American Airlines and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. No reservations necessary; free admission to the exhibition “Faces of Impressionism: Portraits from the Musée d’Orsay” during the event. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, 817-332-845, kimbellart.org. See ad in this issue
Trophy Club Fall Family Cam-pout Sat. 3pm to Sun. 9:30am. Come Enjoy “The Outdoor Experience” at the bi-annual Family Campout! REGIS-TRATION REQUIRED. Cost: $7 per person- Tents only. No RVs allowed. Trophy Club Park, 2885 Trophy Park Dr., Trophy Club, 682-831-4603, tcparks.org.
Southlake Monster Mash 6:30-8:30pm. Inviting all boys and ghouls, mummies and daddies to come join the City of Southlake for a howling good time at the Monster Mash! Enjoy dancing, games, snacks, door prizes and much more. Come dressed as you aren’t and wear your favorite kid-friendly costume. All ages, Cost: $10 Southlake Town Hall Lobby, 1400 Main Street, Southlake, 817-748-8019, www.south-lakeparksandrec.com.
Bewitched by the Barn 7-9pm. A free family event with free popcorn & cider. Presented by the Tarrant Area Guild of Storytellers. Come one and all to hear the tall tales of gobblins and to be Bewitched! For thousands of years, our basic form of communication has been storytelling. It stimulates the imagination. A gifted storyteller enables individuals to experience adventures via the painting of words in their mind’s eye. Through the skills of the storyteller,
a fable, folktale, heroic epic, historical saga, tall tale, outright lying is experi-encing the story themselves. The story can evoke laughter, tears, fear, wonder, respect, or just a sense of awe. A story may be short or long, frivolous or touching, but it links the past with the present enabling us to proceed into the future. Nash Farm, 262 Ball Street, Grapevine, 817- 410-3585, www.nashfarm.org.
Keller Haunted Trails 7-9:30pm. The trails will get a little frightful this evening with ghosts, ghouls and witches. Participants will walk down the haunted Bear Creek Greenbelt trail beginning at the south end, near The Keller Pointe parking lot. Groups will be brought back on hayrides. Please note: This event can be scary for young children. $5/adult, $3/child age 12 and under Bear Creek Greenbelt, 405 Rufe Snow Road, Keller, 817-743-4050.
FC Dallas vs. Portland 7:30pm. Toyota Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, 469-365-0000, www.fcdallas.com.
sun 26 Family Fall Festival at
Lakeside Presbyterian Church Bounce Houses, Games and Free Refreshments. 3-7 pm. 2701 W. Southlake Blvd. www.LakesidePCA.org. See ad in this issue.
Read2Rover at the Bedford Pub-lic Library 1:30-3pm. Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs encourage children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener. Our furry listeners enjoy lying next to the reader and being read to-they won’t laugh if a child stumbles over a word. The relationship between child and dog enables the child to gain a positive attitude about reading, improve reading skills, build confi-dence and enjoy reading. Admission: free. Registration is NOT required for this free event Bedford Public Library, Storytime Theatre, 2424 Forest Ridge Dr., Bedford, 817-952-2374, www.bed-fordlibrary.org.
Spooky Kooky Keller Kastle 2-5pm. Children 10 and under will have a kooky good time at Johnson Road Park where the play structure will be transformed into a spooky castle. The event also features carnival games and candy. Costumes encouraged! This event is FREE! Johnson Road Park, 640 John-son Road, Keller, 817-743-4050.
mon 27Home-to-Library Connection, Collyville Public Library 2-3pm. Beginning with an excellent piece of literature, the group will springboard into discussions, projects, and crafts
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that are connected to the book. Topics to be covered are: geography, science, history, writing, art and more! Infor-mation and ideas to build on at home will be given to parents each week. Pre-registration IS required and can be done in person or online starting Mon-day, September 8 at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 & 29: Early Elementary; Sept. 22: Upper Elementary; Oct. 6 & 20: Upper Ele-mentary; Oct. 13 & 27: Early Elemen-tary; Nov. 3 & 17: Upper Elementary; Nov. 10 & 24: Early Elementary; Dec. 1: Upper Elementary Colleyville Public Library, 110 Main St., Colleyville, 817-503-1154, www.colleyvillelibrary.com.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Redskins 7:30pm. AT&T Stadium, 925 N. Collins St., Arlington, 817-892-5000, www.dallascowboys.com.
tue 28Dallas Stars vs. Blues 7:30pm. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, stars.nhl.com.
wed 29 Tiny Tot Halloween Party
10am at Dottie Lynn Recreation Center, 3200 Norwood Ln, Arlington. For more information, visit naturallyfun.org. See ad in this issue.
Art Classes for Homeschool-ers at Sunshine Glaze
1-2:30pm. Let Sunshine Glaze enrich your home school curriculum with our art classes introducing art history & various art media. Join our 8 week class every Wednesday. Ages 6-10. $135 per child, reservations required. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N. Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417, www.sunshineglaze.com. See ad in this issue.
BOO-tacular Halloween Tales7-8pm. Bring your wee beasties to the Library for an evening story time of not-so-scary tales with Ms. Carrie. Costumes are encouraged! Ages: children of all ages. Admission: free Bedford Public Library, 2024 Forest Ridge, Bedford, 817-952-2372.
Story Time Under the Stars 10am. Although the city lights can wash out the brilliance of the night sky, children ages 4-6 and their adult companions can experience children’s literature and a brief tutorial on the moon, stars and constellations, all under a shining starry sky in the Perot Museum’s popular Portable Planetarium. Join us on the last Wednesday of the month for Story Time Under the Stars. Each month will feature new stories for your little ones to enjoy. While this program is free with admission, space is limited to 12 children and 12 adults. Reserve
your ticket online, in advance. We will happily accommodate walk-ups if space is available. The Portable Plane-tarium will be set up in a Learning Lab or the Forum near the Moody Family Children’s Museum. Groups meet from 10am-10:30am, 11am-11:30am, 1pm-1:30pm and 2pm-2:30pm. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, 2201 N. Field St., Dallas, 214.428-5555, www.perotmuseum.org.
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Glaze 6-9pm. Ladies enjoy free studio fees. BYOB. Sunshine Glaze, 405 N Carroll Ave., Southlake, 817-424-1417, www.sunshineglaze.com. See ad in this issue.
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz 7:30pm. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, www.mavs.com
fri 31Brown Bag Book Club 12-2pm. The Brown Bag Book Club meets ev-ery Friday from noon until 2pm at Bob Jones Nature Center. Bring a snack or lunch for yourself, something to share if you are so inclined, a sturdy pair of shoes for the trail, and a willing spir-it. We will chat, walk, and maybe even squeeze in a service project for good measure. Bob Jones Nature Center, 355 E Bob Jones Rd., Southlake, Rusty Pafford [email protected] or call 817-491-6333 www.bjnc.org/education-brown-bag-book-club.php.
Dallas Stars vs. Ducks 7:30pm. American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, stars.nhl.com.
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November 6 JumpstART Stories & Art at
Irving Art CenterExplore cool stories and themed art projects for ages 2 and up. Today’s theme: Junie B. & Friends, Plucky young female characters Rule! 10am. To register: 972-252-2787 or [email protected]. See ad in this issue.
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Your CommunityStory TimesArlington - Central Branch ...................................101 East Abram St., 817-459-6900Mon - Toddler Time 10am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11am, ages 0-2. Tue - Family Story Time 6:30pm, all ages.Wed - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7.
Arlington - Lake Arlington Branch .......4000 West Green Oaks Blvd., 817-478-3762Wed - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2. Thur - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7.
Arlington - Northeast Branch ................................ 1905 Brown Blvd., 817-277-5573Tue - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7.
Arlington - Woodland West Branch ......2837 West Park Row Dr., 817-277-5265Tue - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2.Wed - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7.
Arlington - Southeast Branch .............900 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd., 817-459-6395Wed - Preschool Storytime 10:30am, ages 3-7. Fri - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 2-3; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2. 2nd Sat Only - Family Story Time 10:30am, all ages.
Arlington - Southwest Branch ......... 3311 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd., 817-459-6386Tue - Preschool Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-7. Thur - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18mos-3yrs; Bouncing Babies 11:15am, ages 0-2.
Arlington - East Branch ........................................ 1624 New York Ave., 817-275-3321Mon - Wee Reads - Bilingual 10:30am, ages 3-4.
Bedford Public Library ...................................... 2424 Forest Ridge Dr., 817-952-2350Registration is required for BabyGarden Story Times only. Tues - The Story Spot 10:15 & 11am, ages 2 and up. Thur - BabyGarden Sprouts Story Time 10:10am, pre-walkers; BabyGarden Peapods Story Time 10:50am, walkers (0-1yr); Twosees Story Time 11:45am, ages 2-3. 4th Fri Only - Family Fun Friday 3:45pm, all ages.
Colleyville Public Library ....................................................110 Main St., 817-503-1150Mon - Especially for 3’s 10:15am, Preschool Story Time 10:15am, Snacks & Stories 4pm. Tue - Toddler Tales 10:15am & 11:15am, Preschool Story Time 10:15am. Wed - Toddler Tales 10:15am, Shake, Rattle & Read 10:15am. Thu - Tiny Treasures 10:15am & 11am, Adventure Kidz 4pm. Fri - Bounce Time 10:15am.
Euless Public Library .......................................................201 N. Ector Dr., 817-685-1493Tue - Lapsit 10:30am, non-walker babies; Preschool Story Time 11am, ages 3-5. Wed - Preschool Story Time 11am, ages 3-5. Thur - Toddler Time 10:30am, ages 12-36mos; Preschool Story Time 11am; Family Story Time 6:30pm, all ages.
Grapevine Public Library ....................................1201 Municipal Way, 817-410-3405Tue - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos; Preschool Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-5. Wed - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos, Preschool Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-5. Thur - Toddler Time 10:15am, ages 18-36 mos; Preschool Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-5.
Hurst Public Library ............................................ 901 Precinct Line Rd., 817-788-7300Mon - Toddler Time 10am, ages 1-3. Tue - Story Time 10:45am, ages 3-6. Thur - Toddler Time 10am, ages 1-3
Keller Public Library .....................................................640 Johnson Rd., 817-743-4840Mon - Spanish Storytime 11am; Family Storytime 6pm, all ages. Tue - Preschoolers 10:15am, ages 3-6; Baby Time (registration required) 11am, ages 0-18 mos; Toddlers 11:30am, ages 18-36 mos. Wed - Preschoolers 10:15am, ages 3-6; Baby Time (registration required) 11am, ages 0-18 mos; Toddlers 11:30am, ages 18-36 mos. Sat - Preschoolers 12:15pm, ages 3-6; Baby Time (registration required) 1pm, ages 0-18 mos; Toddlers 1:30pm, ages 18-36 mos.
Mansfield Public Library .................................................104 S. Wisteria, 817-473-4391Tue - Story Time for Tots 10:30am, ages 0-3 Wed - Listeners Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-5. Thur - Bilingual Story Time 10:30am, ages 3-5 Fri - Baby Story Time 10:30am.
North Richland Hills Public Library .................... 9015 Grand Ave., 817-427-6800Tue - Toddler Time 10am, ages 18-36 mos., Sunset Story Time 7:00pm. Wed - Story Time 10:15 & 11:15am, ages 3-6.
Roanoke Public Library .....................................................308 S. Walnut, 817-491-2691Mon - Story Time at McDonald’s (1100 N. Hwy. 377) 10:45am, all ages. Tues - Bedtime Story Time 7pm, all ages. Fri - Story Time with Katy Kitten 10:30am, all ages.
Southlake Public Library .................................................. 1400 Main St., 817-748-8243Tue - Lap Sit Story Time 10am, infants; Toddler Time 10:45am, ages 2-3; Preschool 11:30am, ages 4-5. Wed - Mother Goose Story Time 10am, ages 1-2; Toddler Time 10:45am, ages 2-3; Preschool Story Time 11:30am, ages 4-5.
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Nutcracker Tea PartyMeet the Sugarplum Fairy and
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If so, this might be a good opportunity to make
time for you a priority, as well. Before your newly
kid-free schedule starts filling up to overflowing,
put a few want-to’s at the top of your priority
list. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Energize. Take a yoga class, a dance class, or
swim laps. You can also run, walk, and bike out-
side when the weather becomes enjoyable. Fall is
some of the most beautiful weather of the year.
Exercise the way you should (aerobic exercise
plus strength training) and the way you want
(enjoying the season outside on your way to the
gym) and double the payoff.
Learn. Feeling bored at home? Perhaps there’s
a class you’ve been dying to take. With the kids
back in school and so many classes offered online,
there’s no longer room for excuses. Online classes
are also a great way to connect with like-minded
others who might not live in your neighborhood.
You can find just about any kind of class in a wide
range of prices, so hop online and start searching.
Earn. If the economy isn’t rebounding fast
enough to create the quality of life your family
enjoys, a part-time job might be just the ticket
to increasing your household income. After a
few classes in the same field, you might be able
to turn a skill you learn online into a part-time,
work-at-home income. Just be shrewd about
how much time and money you invest up front
before you start counting on profits. Plan ahead
to determine what you can reasonably earn from
your investment; this way you can manage your
expectations accordingly.
Accomplish. Make a list of all the major strides
you intend to make between now and the end
of the year. Then break each project into steps.
Clip the master list to a clipboard you can keep
handy. If you check even a few things off the
list each school day when the kids are out from
under, big projects will eventually get done.
Express. If you are so busy nurturing everyone
else’s creative growth that you start feeling out
of touch with your own, remedy the situa-
tion with some singing, art, dance, writing or
whatever ways you enjoy expressing yourself.
Be sure to work your creative outlet into your
weekday schedule.
Enrich. The concept of the “Artist’s Date” in
Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way, sug-
gests spending five bucks on yourself in a way
that stimulates your creative juices. It’s amazing
what you can learn about yourself wandering
around a store, with five bucks burning in your
pocket to spend on yourself for a change. Take
an hour and try it.
Connect. Now is your chance to schedule some
playtime with your friends. Who do you genu-
inely miss seeing or speaking with? Get back in
touch via videophone, cell phone, a coffee shop
chat, a spa visit, a lunch date or a shopping trip.
Don’t delay. The pre-holiday rush will be here
before we know it.
Journal. Journaling can help you get in touch
with your personal priorities. Just remember:
there is no right way to do it. So whether your
scrawl page after page at a rapid clip, cut and
paste images into a blank book with inspirational
quotes, play with images you admire on Pinterest,
or keep carefully scrapbooked records of all that
has recently transpired, reflective time will calm
and center your mind.
Indulge. You don’t have to do anything, if do-
ing nothing is what you really need. That novel
you never finished this summer? Curl up on the
couch and relish every word. That family album
you swore you’d complete in time for order-
ing holiday gifts? Finish it up. Relaxing means
different things to different people. Ask yourself
what would make you feel happy and relaxed
and then do that.
The kids are occupied and growing their
horizons. Now it’s your turn. SP
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Ah, the classic “If only I’d known thenwhat I know now” predicament!
Top 10 Things You Would Tell Your 18-year-old SelfBy the time a man has reached the age of 40, his 18th year seems a lifetime ago. Yet, the decisions a young man makes in his first few years as an adult can have repercussions that last the best part of a century. While you always have the possibility of redemption, using practical wisdom coming out of the gate is always a handy option. If you’re young, you can pick some up here. If you’re further along in the journey, this list would make a fine conversation starter with youngsters you know Regardless, All Pro Dad believes the following 10 things you would tell your 18-year-old self are worth a second look:
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1. Each New Year is a gift tobe enjoyed It’s easy to turn 18 and be nervous that you’ll miss some-thing you haven’t yet experienced. You could be anxious that you’re not growing up fast enough and you’re going to miss something that’s coming up. Either way, slow down, smell the roses, enjoy the gift of today. Tomorrow will come in its own time.
2. Integrity is a lifelong friend Just like the baseball season, where a win in April is worth the same as a win in September, solid decisions made at 18 can stay with us for a long time.
3. Stupidity compounds over time—...same principle as #2“Do-overs” tend to go away when we turn 18. Get arrested? Blow off responsibilities? Lose the scholarship? These decisions don’t get wiped out, and they will haunt for a long time.
4. What happens in Vegas seldom stays thereThere is no free pass once you’re a legal adult. Sound judgment counts and it’s as true at 18 as it is at 40.
5. Interest compounds daily, and it works both waysStart saving today, even if it’s just $5 a week to get the ball rolling. Financial security has to be a life-long decision. Likewise, if you spend $10,000 you don’t have at 18, you could easily pay it back three to four times that before you’re done.
6. Tomorrow really is another day! Or, put another way, you have your whole life ahead of you. Don’t be so impatient. Succeed or fail today, tomorrow will always brings fresh promise and the opportunity to start over.
7. My parents weren’t blowing smokeIt’s tough to value other people’s experience when you have none yourself. But it’s worth the effort to listen, to learn, and to become co-conspirators when it comes to life on down the road.
8. “Choose this day who you will serve”Decide right now, out of the box, if you want to work the next 50 years as a slave to values imposed by popular culture… or if you intend to answer some other calling? The wrong answer will lead to a kind of slavery. Initial trajectory is everything, because the further you travel down that road the great distance you’ll end up from real peace.
9. You can’t go home again—but it’s OK, you won’t want toLife is designed to move forward. Don’t listen to the “High School is the best time of your life” crowd. It’s a lie. There’s a whole amazing world out there to be explored. “Carpe Diem.” Seize the day!
10. Truth is stranger than fiction—and more wonderful18 is the gateway into wonder. Keep an open mind and don’t be afraid to learn. The only limitation on an amazing life is your lack of imagination, and the nature of the prisons you construct for yourself. SP
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Parental advice…but who asked?
For whatever reason, those of us who have parented for a long time can’t help ourselves when we are around new moms and dads. We are quick to offer
some sage advice, tell a war story, or just plain freak people out. I don’t know why we do this.
Take for example the other day when my wife and I learned that an acquaintance was having a baby - his second child. There were, at first, the nor-mal congratulations and pleasantries. But, within five minutes of the announcement, I turned to him and said, with all of the overtones and authority of an ex-pert: “You know one child plus another child doesn’t make two. Having a second child is more like having three or four.” I was right. My wife and I have three children...who create the noise and mess of seven. But, truly, is this what our friend wanted to hear at that moment? Congratulations, you’re about to give birth to your very own demolition crew?
Isn’t that something he could learn on his own? It’s not enough that my wife and I suffer - we have to bring a fellow parent down with us?
We aren’t the only ones who do this. Believe me, more than one baby shower has been ruined by an older mom foretelling the toils of breast feeding and
describing the horrors of sleep deprivation. “Enjoy this special day Kathy because, by this time next year, you’ll wake up slumped over your grocery cart in the frozen food section wonder-ing what happened to your life.”
Veteran parents even do this to strang-ers. “Hello, I couldn’t help but notice that you are having difficulty calming down your baby. Do you realize that in 20 short months, that little guy will have enough teeth to draw blood?” We’re like elderly people discussing our aches and pains...with everyone - using words like “just you wait” and “you don’t know the worst of it” and “but you’ll always have your sanity...until they’re teenagers.”
Some parents even offer up visual proof. “You think having a two year old is bad? Here’s my son’s kindergarten class picture...taken two days after we rushed him to the emergency room because he stuck a marble up his nose. My son’s the one in the second row with the uneven nostrils. Just you wait until your son is five and looks like the entrance to
Carlsbad Caverns.” Ironically, the younger parents who hear these horrible predictions turn around and do the same to the next generation behind them. The madness must end. We should have a mora-torium on these war stories. Instead, I’d like to see parents holding their tongues.
To stand by this conviction, I did just that the other day. A friend of mine complained that he was up all night with a colicky baby, and I simply replied: “That must have been a rough night.” I can, of course, sympathize with parents who have colicky babies. It’s not as bad as when my son was teething, but I’m not saying anything. SP
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