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needing to breathe

Growing up, we played outside. It was hard for our parents to

make us come in. I remember they would make us go out-

side without telling us what to do or giving us anything to play

with. We had to use our imaginations. Soon we learned that

we LOVED to make up stuff and just run barefoot through the

yard. We played so many games, all day long, that we would collapse at

night into our beds.

Whenever we wanted to have someone come over to play, we would ask

our mom to call their mom. Or, if you lived close enough, we’d just holler out

your name because we knew that you’d be outside playing, too. W e’d play

baseball, Jail Break, house — the list can go on forever.

Baseball was fun, until we’d break a window or something. We’d just toss

the baseball over our one-story house to see if the person on the other side

could catch it. Whoops! But, hey, it was fun, and we were outside. We never

wandered too far from our house. If our parents couldn’t see us, a neighbor

could.

But letting children go is something that’ s hard for parents to do today .

Is that why we don’t see more children playing outside like we did when we

were kids? Being outside as a kid — to me — was like needing to breathe.

Now as a mom, on good weather days, I almost always try to get my two

children outside. We have three dogs that love it, too. I believe that if you

do this with your children — insist that they play outside — you will provide

them with the very thing all the “experts” say they lack … exercise.

So, here’ s an “exercise” for you to do with your mind. Go through the

house when you get home with the kids. Think about all the things that you

have now that you didn’t have when you were little. Imagine that you don’t

have them anymore. Now, tell your children to go outside and play because

there is nothing for them to do inside except chores! I bet they’ll hurry to the

back door immediately!

In my mind, it’ s not just the foods we eat that are making today’ s chil-

dren more at risk for obesity , it’s the fact that they aren’t just playing freely

outdoors. Yes, we’ve heard it over and over again that childhood obesity is

on the rise. But, you can help with that by just making them go play! They

may not like you for it for about a week or so, but soon they’ll learn to love it.

And, like myself, learn that it’s second nature. I thought I would go crazy on

those days when we couldn’t go outside until our parents got home (when

the teenage sister was babysitting us). I challenge you to try this: Send your

kids outside and see what they come up with that’s fun to do. And I challenge

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• Bring ages 3 - 12 to the Volpenhein pAVilion (Devou Park, Covington; 859-292-2151) on March 30 at 1:30 p.m. for a free Easter egg hunt and a visit with the Easter Bunny!

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You might think you don’t have to worry about orthodontic issues until your child hits a double-digit age, but that’s not necessarily so. “The American Board of Orthodontics

recommends that children be evaluated at age 7,” says Alex Cassinelli, DMD, MS, of Cincinnati Orthodontics. He explains that early evaluations are designed to find and treat what he calls “errors in skeletal growth,” such as a severe underbite or overbite that may not be treated by braces alone. “Treating at that age allows for maximum effect, and may eliminate the need for later surgery,” he says. An early visit also allows orthodontists to evaluate a child’s incoming permanent teeth. Cassinelli explains that in cases of severe over-crowing, an income tooth may potentially damage the other permanent teeth surrounding it. Detecting growth patterns early helps an orthodontist create room for permanent teeth and guide those teeth into desirable positions. Your doctor may rely on devices like space maintainers, used when baby molar teeth fall out to hold a space for the permanent tooth, palatal expanders

to widen the upper jaw, and the Herbst Appliance(R) to reduce overbite during your child’s treatment. Pulling baby teeth is also an option for over-crowding, and orthodontists are even able to recognize and help correct bad habits, like thumb-sucking.

WHERE TO START?Finding the right orthodontist for your children can feel like a tricky task. Cassinelli advises parents to talk to other parents and listen to others’ experiences, or even look online for reviews. Another good choice is to visit the American Board of Orthodontics web site to search for board certified orthodontists. This is the highest level of certification and is offered through a voluntary process that includes written exams and peer evaluations. A board-certified orthodontist is also required to undergo re-certification, meaning they have to keep up on the latest advancements in orthodontia.

CARING FOR BRACESAlthough there are plenty of options these days for orthodontic treatments, including Invisalign(R), Cassinelli says that traditional

braces are able to address the most problems. Once the braces are installed, children and parents are educated on proper care such as brushing, flossing, mouth guards for sports, and what foods to avoid. Patients can expect to wear braces for an average of two years, but it will depend on each child and his individual treatment needs, and they should stick to their regular six-month check-ups.

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W e rode along the Historic Central Canal, past public sculptures, across the Old Washington Street Pedestrian Bridge, and just outside the entrances to over half a dozen museums, and the Indianapolis Zoo. Though a bit unwieldy on turns and tough to pedal on hills, the bikes

we rented from Wheel Fun made our afternoon at White River State Park delightful. Built for up to four people, and modeled after old-fashioned cars, our surreys’ awnings provided a bit of shade as we rode, and relaxed, and watched the bustle around us, including preparations at The Lawn for a Florence and the Machine concert that my daughter and I listened to in the evening. At the southwest border of White River State Park stands V ictory Field. Within weeks, fans will fill the stadium to cheer on the Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The night we attended, the Indians beat the Buffalos in front of a near capacity crowd. Families brought picnics and fried chicken, and enjoyed the excitement in everything from luxury boxes to lawn seats. The Knot Hole Kids Club is such a good deal that even Cincinnati families might consider joining (for $16 kids get a full season pass to every home game). For a more daring adventure, we visited Go Ape! at Eagle Creek State Park. Children as young as 10 can climb rope ladders, swing on Tarzan ropes, and soar above treetops on the course’s five ziplines. Perhaps when I was 10, I could have done it, too. Unlike other zipping experiences, Go Ape! demands that participants complete a series of obstacles to reach each platform. There’s not just one long climb to some dizzying height, but a climb, a swing, a cargo net and a bridge. Safety rules require that every two participants under age 18 must be supervised by an adult in the group, so we had to pull off one of

my children when my lack of physical fitness prevented me from completing the course. The guides were nice though, and let us switch the kids in and out among the obstacles. If physical strength — or weather — prohibits an outdoor adventure in Indy, consider a visit to the Fountain Square Theater Building. This urban, trendy area offers shopping, a few eateries and Duck Pin Bowling. W e entered the historic building beneath a neon blue and yellow sign and were a little fearful in the dark hallway, and more fearful when the elevator jerked and jolted up to the alley floor. It squealed open to another dark hall, that hardly reassured us, but once we opened the door to Duck Pin Bowling, we were glad we’d made the effort — it’s retro cool. In the early evening, a crowd of college-aged boys, families and couples were already bowling. At the bar, lit in green neon, we traded our sandals and Nikes for bowling shoes, looked over the available snacks and drinks and got our score sheet. We settled in at our lane, relaxed in its wooden slatted seats (with wooden green cup holders), and admired the nostalgic curved chrome automatic ball return machine. Early rock and roll songs played in the background as we took turns trying to avoid the gutter and knock down the pins. Despite its name, the key dif ference between “bowling” and “duckpin bowling” isn’t the pins, but the balls. They are lighter and much smaller , fitting almost in the palm of the hand, making them easier for youngsters to handle, but no easier for me to score a strike, spare, or even to knock down most of those duckpins. J

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I’ve have been teaching parenting classes for more than six years now, trained at the Love and Logic Institute when I needed logical solutions to everyday problems. My daughter, Matisse, was 3 at the time and I couldn’t wait to get back and try out my new skills on her. She is 9 years old today, and for the last

six years I have raised her using Love and Logic techniques. When I use these techniques properly they almost always work. Some of my best stories are the ones where I’ve messed up, but at least I know where the problem is and how to fix it next time. When I teach my classes, I always begin by saying, “You are going to be so excited for your children to be bad!” Class after class, they look at me with confused faces and doubtful looks. I know they all secretly think I’ve lost my mind. I don’t blame them. They are in my class to stop bad behavior, right? When I say “bad behavior” I want to be clear . I am talking about when our children don’t listen to us, talk back to us, fight with siblings, throw tantrums, don’t clean their room, or take care of their belongings. The list could go on and on. Bad behavior does not mean that we have “bad” children, it means we have normal children that act up and it can make us bonkers sometimes. I once had a parent tell me, “It’ s so refreshing to admit that I am not a perfect person, I try my best but any good parenting advice you have … I’ll take it.” I tell my parents if I can help you with one issue you’re having then I have done my job.

Technique 1: Choices! I once had a working mom who was so frustrated getting her 5-year-old ready for school in the morning and being late wasn’t an option. When she wanted her child to move faster, she’d become slower. I showed her to offer her child little, small choices as often as possible along the way. I told her to offer choices first thing in the morning: Do you want to put on your pants or your shirt first? Do you want to brush your teeth or go potty first? Do you want to eat cereal or a banana? All of these choices didn’t have anything to do with anybody else in the household. These were choices that she was OK with as a parent, and I showed her that the key to choice making is that if the child does not choose within 10 seconds, then YOU choose. This ensures that the next time a choice is offered the child will make it because she doesn’t want you to decide for her! Mornings were so much smoother for this mom. She wasn’t

yelling at her child to get dressed, brush her teeth, or get her coat on. By of fering choices, a certain understated sharing of control comes in that makes children feel like they are part of the decisions being made, no matter how small they are. The best part about choices is they are especially great for younger children, and when they make a choice you can praise them for making a great decision.

The 60/40 Split: Who’s in Charge?When a child behaves badly there are several factors that will have an impact on the outcome. I like to call this the 60/40 split. 60 percent of the outcome is going to be based on how the parent reacts. The other 40 percent is based on the actual offense/child’s reaction to the offending behavior. Keep in mind that each situation can be different, but it is your reaction that matters the most. For example, if a parent gets angry, red in the face and yells, the outcome, in most cases, will likely end the same way it began. The child will likely lose focus of what he’s actually in trouble for and begin to focus on the color of your face or wondering if their voice could be as loud as yours. The age of the child or the adult is really irrelevant. I know that I can go from being a sophisticated, educated adult to a 6-year-old in a matter of minutes. I also know that when this happens, I have lost not only the battle but the war. When I, as a parent, begin arguing with my children, they know they have me right where they want me. My mind is whirling and I’m not even sure what I was mad about to begin with! This happens to us all. This reaction is our natural reaction, our basic instinct.

A Better Way Let’s look at it another way and see if you can produce a different outcome. Let’s say your child is behaving badly. How do you react? You remain calm because you are the adult. You do not let your child see you sweat for one second. Your voice is calm. What are you implying to your child in this case? I am your parent and I will handle this situation and I will do so with ease and patience. This is not an easy task by any means. It is much easier to go straight to their level, but that’ s when you hear your mother ’s voice in your head and you say things you thought you’d never say , like “Because I said so!” J

Christina Dalton, MSSW, CSW, is a freelance wr iter.

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Every time your child misbehaves, try to remember why this could be a positive situation.

1. You are given the chance to model proper problem

solving skills to your children. If you handle your children through harsh words and anger, how do you think they will handle problems as they become older? You are your children’s biggest role model.

2. You are given the opportunity to teach your child a life

lesson. This is a chance for you to help him and it could be something that he carries with him forever.

3. Bad behavior opens the door for communication between

you and your child. This could be a time when your child needs to talk and the behavior is a result of something else. Don’t waste an opportunity to talk to your child and listen.

4. You get a clean slate with every misbehavior. You

may not have ever thought of this but every time your child misbehaves, you get a chance to start over. This is your time as a parent to mean what you say and do what you mean.

5. You are reminded that it’s not easy being a parent and

it can be very frustrating at times. But at the end of the day, when that little face looks up at you like no one else can… you are again reminded that you are blessed beyond words.

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Moms with small kids eat more calories from saturated fat than women without children says the journal of Pediatrics. Watch out for those “easy to grab a few” traps related to what kids can eat!

There was a time in my life, in the not so distant past, when grilled cheese crusts and cold french fries made for one of my favorite meals. While I liked it, something tells me it won’t be the next celebrity diet craze. As a mother myself, I can personally attest to the fact that getting the whole family together on the same “healthy eating” page can be quite

a feat. So, how is a mom supposed to get rid of the baby weight, and keep her young children happily fed and growing while Dad’s cholesterol levels stay in check? When thinking about meal time, trying to balance busy schedules with wholesome foods that satisfy picky eaters or special diets can lead even the most patient and organized of parents to just throw up the their hands and order a pizza. We’ve all dreamed of being the famous Norman Rockwell image of the happy family sitting down together for a healthy and congenial meal filled with nutritious foods and happy eaters. Is this image merely a fantasy or is it an achievable goal?

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On Solid Ground?Think of this: from the moment you start feeding your child solid foods you are laying down the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Elizabeth Blessing, co-founder and chief nutritionist for Green Bean Delivery has excellent advice for families with young children. “There are two important steps you can take to help your children eat healthy. First, be a good role model. Kids do not have bad eating habits; rather, they learn bad eating habits from their peers. Parents must set a good example so their children will learn what healthy eating is. Eat as many meals as you can with your children and eat the same foods at your meal. If you are eating leafy greens at dinner and enjoying them, it is only matter of time before your child will try them. Always offer a variety of fruits and vegetables, and keep offering your kids healthy foods. When your child’s a toddler, ask how he wants his vegetables prepared? Tell him, ‘We are having spinach tonight. Do you want yours sautéed like mommy and daddy or do you want yours raw?’ This gives him options, but the most important decision is already made: we are eating spinach for dinner. Second, involve your child in food decisions. Bring him to the store and let him pick out produce. Take him to farmer’s markets and do the same. Have your kids help in the kitchen by bringing ingredients to you or helping with the prep. If you can connect your kids with a garden or a farm, a lot of times something will click for them. It is amazing how many kids I have seen try new things because they took part in growing or harvesting it. They need to be educated on where food comes from and how healthy food and unhealthy food ends up on their plate. Education is key.”

MOMMY TRAP #1SNACKS EVERYWHEREKids snack frequently during the day and are offered lots of things like crackers, cookies, cereal and candy when they are on playdates or at parties. If you’re with him, it’ s tempting to join right in and eat snacks, too. Keep a stash of healthy snacks in your bag so you can keep away from a desire to snack on what he eats.

Preschool and BeyondLuckily, what is good for kids is good for us, so eating the same meal together can satisfy everyone’s dietary needs. “Because kids are growing so rapidly, they need a higher percentage of daily protein, which is used to build body structures,” Blessing says. “This doesn’t mean they are eating more protein than an adult; it just means a higher percentage of their daily calories go towards protein sources. Animal proteins, such as meat, eggs and dairy are excellent choices for kids because they are high in protein and contain healthy fats for growing kids. It’s important that children eat fruits and vegetables at every meal and get a daily source of high-quality fish oil supplement, such as cod liver oil, and calcium, vitamin D and vitamin K2 is good for bone health.” Getting the whole family involved in lunch packing, meal planning and cooking helps develop a healthy food culture at home plus good lifelong eating habits rooted in nutrition. But say you’ve served up a wonderfully balanced meal and your child barely touches his plate?

MOMMY TRAP #2CLEAN UP CREWIt’s hard when kids take one bite of their dinner and leave the rest completely untouched. Moms often find themselves eating their kid’s leftovers to prevent it from going to waste or grazing on it just because it is there. Be aware of this temptation — get leftovers covered right away!

If They Won’t Eat VeggiesMy experience has been that sometimes a little stealth and deception is required with kids who are being finicky about eating. Blessing suggests making hash browns with sweet potatoes, adding shredded carrots and zucchini to meatballs, veggies in sauces, and putting them in scrambled eggs and omelets, too. You can even hide vegetables in smoothies. Personally, I like to add pureed pumpkin to pizza sauce and my picky eater likes it. Of course, I’m sure the cheese on the pizza helps that along. These changes, depending on how your family eats now, can be pretty major, so it’s okay to start small. Introducing one of the above strategies to begin with is a good way to get the ball rolling, then add more and more as you go along. Eating healthily has many benefits for the whole family. It is associated with a decreased risk for many of the leading causes of death including cancer, stroke, heart disease and diabetes (cdc.gov/healthyyouth/nutrition/facts.

htm). This, along with the hope that mealtime is a source of enjoying good food with the family , act as motivators for continued efforts toward eating well. There will likely be difficulties sometimes, as goes life, but eating healthy is a worthy endeavor. So, let’s raise our carrot sticks to the sky as we toast to our continued ef forts to eat well while encouraging and helping our families to do the same. J Becca Sontag is a local wr iter and mom.

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ob/gynAlzira Leques, M.D.Seven Hills Women’s Health Centers, Cincinnati She really takes the time to talk to you and understand your problems. Briana Berr y

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Sarah E. Bartlett, M.D., FACOG Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates, Inc., Liberty Township & FairfieldShe is down to earth and answers my questions in a way that I understand them. She listens to my concerns and doesn’t rush through my appointments. Crystal Puthoff

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Ann Marie Fix, M.D.Forest Hills Pediatrics, CincinnatiShe takes the time to answer all of our questions and asks thoughtful ones herself. Rachel Danhires

Ann Nelson, M.D.Group Health, AndersonShe is very caring, understanding and takes time to listen to my children. Terri Windeler

Asim Shabbir, M.D.Westside Adult and Pediatric Care, CincinnatiMy daughter has special needs and is not always receptive to examinations, but Dr. Shabbir is not phased by her resistance. He always asks how I’m doing and whether or not I have a lot of support in caring for her . We LOVE Dr. Shabbir. Serena Gill

Barry A. Brokaw, M.D.Pediatric Associates of NKY, Crestview HillsMy kids love him and look forward to seeing him, never a hesitation. His main focus and priority are my kids. We feel confident and comfortable in his care!

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Carla C. Barreau, M.D.Suburban Pediatrics, MasonDr. Barreau is an amazing doctor. She’s very thorough and I never feel rushed. Being a first-time mom, I find comfort knowing she’s my son’s doctor.

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Carrie Kluger, M.D.Hyde Park Pediatrics, CincinnatiShe goes above and beyond to get ahead of any problems with my girls instead of waiting for things to fully develop.

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One of the main casualties of our time-crunched, go-go-go lifestyle is the healthy meal. We want

to do it all, have it all, and — most importantly — we want our kids to have every opportunity anyone could dream up for them. A few drive-thrus here and a couple frozen dinners there make this all possible, and what’ s the harm in that? And yet, more than a few skipped breakfasts later we’ve landed ourselves in one heck of a health crisis. The adult population of America is overweight to the tune of 61 percent, and guess what? We’ve managed to pass this unfortunate legacy on to our kids. For the first time ever , American children are suffering health problems associated with poor food choices — namely obesity, and accompanying that, Type II diabetes. not enough Fruits & VeggiesAccording to Andrea Klint,the biggest problems she sees in kids is that they don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables, which are rich in essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients that the other food groups can’t provide. Klint says to read labels because it’ s hard to recognize the hidden sugars in foods. “They go by so many different names — brown rice syrup, high-fructose corn syrup ... basically watch out for any ingredient ending in ‘ose’.” That’s sugar, and it’s empty, added calories.”

change Your LifeDon’t think you have time to plan, shop for and prepare nutritious meals? Keep trying. Research show that kids will generally eat healthy foods if they are consistently made available. “Be patient,” says Klint. “Sometimes it takes up to 20 tries before a person develops a taste for something, so don’t give up.” She also offers that how you serve the food can help. “Be creative. Maybe purée some vegetables and add them to a pasta sauce, or offer a fruit smoothie.” Klint reiterates that the most important thing parents can do to improve their children’ s eating habits is to make the effort. “you need to be committed to your children’ s healthy lifestyle. you have to evaluate the attitude toward food in your home and modify your cooking habits. And you have to realize that kids learn from watching their parents. It’ s hard for a kid to think it’s important to eat fruit and vegetables if they don’t see their parents eating fruit and vegetables.” Klint also says to start early. Teach them while they’re young so that healthy eating is a habit by the time they’re old enough to think of feeding their green beans to the dog. (please turn the page)

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Debra M. Stein, M.D.Hyde Park Pediatrics, CincinnatiWe interviewed several local pediatric doctors in our search for the right pediatrician, but it wasn’t until we met with Dr. Stein that we knew we had found someone special. She speaks directly to the children. We truly could not be more appreciative of all that she does!

Corinne Bridges

Elizabeth H. Brown, M.D.Pediatricians of Hyde Park, CincinnatiWonderful way with kids (and parents), caring, good listener , very good diagnostician, takes time to explain and answer any questions.

Susan Zimmerman

Eric Bosley, M.D.Pediatric Associates of NKY, Crestview HillsMy girls, 8,5,4,1, love Dr. Bosley. Dr. Bosley is always the first choice, even though there are many other docs in the practice! I always refer anyone looking to him!

Stephanie Jones

Gary J. Weisenberger, M.D. Group Health, CincinnatiWeisenberger is one of the most genuine physicians I’ve ever met. He and his staf f always go the extra mile. He truly is a class act and I’m extremely pleased with the care my children receive from this one of a kind pediatrician!

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Jeff A. Drasnin, M.D., FAAP ESD Pediatrics, CincinnatiHe is great with little babies and kids and spends time with them. He educates his patients to be the best parents we can. He’s really making us an extension of them — we care for our little ones even better now.

Lisa Farwick

Jeff P. Heaton, M.D., FAAPESD Pediatrics, Hyde ParkHe takes the time to listen to my concerns. I feel like with all of my child’s issues, Dr. Heaton has never steered me in the wrong direction!

Melissa Hampton

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Fr ENCH PAr K3012 Section r oad • cincinnatiparks.comFrench Park, located in Amberley Village, is very popular amongst families and features a creek side trail that is ideal for little ones who like to go exploring.

CALDWELL NAtur E Pr ESEr vE400 W. North Bend r oad513-761-4313 • cincinnatiparks.comThis park offers a nature center, an amphitheater, and many trails with a variety of lengths and difficulty levels, including a paved trail that is wheelchair-accessible.

Ar MLEDEr5057 Wooster Pike513-521-PAr K (7275) • greatparks.orgArmleder offers an easy 1.9-mile, paved trail that is accessible to wheelchairs, powered chairs, Segways, and electric assist bicycles.

FAr BACH-WEr NEr NAtur E Pr ESEr vE3455 Poole r oad513-521-PAr K (7275) • greatparks.orgThe Pin Oak trail is an easy 0.6-mile trail that offers a great introduction to hiking for the younger members of your family.

SHAr o N Woo DS11450 Lebanon r oad513-521-PAr K (7275) • greatparks.orgSharon Woods offers a great paved trail that circles the lake, as well as a parcours trail for those who want to add an element of fitness to their outing.

Pio NEEr PAr K3951 Madison Pike, Covington 859-525-PLAY (7529) • kentoncounty.orgOffering flat, paved trails for the whole family to enjoy, as well as the Kenton Paw Park.

MiDDLEt o N-MiLLS PAr K3415 Mills r oad, Covington859-525-PLAY (7529) • kentoncounty.orgMostly flat trails will take walkers in and out of the woods for a scenic view.

CENtr AL PAr K & Ar Bor Etu M9190 Camp Ernst r oad, union859-334-2283 • boonecountyky.orgCentral Park offers just over two miles of paved trails through wooded and open areas, a children’ s garden, and is home to the Arboretum and the Born Learning Trail, an interactive trail that helps parents find fun learning moments for their little ones.

ENGLAND/iDLEWiLD PAr K AND Do G PAr K5550 idlewild, Burlington859-334-2283 • boonecountyky.orgThis park offers unpaved mountain bike trails for the more adventurous, as well as a paved walking trail with fitness stations. Bring the furry members of the family for fun in the dog park!

voi CE o F AMEri CA MEtr oPAr K7850 voA Park Drive, West Chester513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.netOffering paved paths, fishing, a dog park, athletic fields and the Audubon Important Birding Area, this park offers plenty of activities and programs for families.

DuDLEY PAr K5591 Hankins r oad, Liberty t ownship513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.netThis park offers an easy nature trail in a tranquil setting, along with picnic areas, a reservable picnic shelter, and fishing in Gregory Creek.


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Jerry H. McDaniel, M.D.Dr. Jerry McDaniel Pediatric Care, SpringdaleHe is by far the best pediatrician around! He was at the hospital after I delivered my children, came when my son had surgeries, and always makes coming to the doctor a comedy event! Amanda Bailey

Jessica Faulkner, PAC HealthSource of Ohio, SeamanFaulkner always treats my kids with such care and is very easy to talk to. She loves doing what she does. My kids love coming to see her! Robert

Jillian A. Klein, M.D.Pediatric Primary Care Center, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical CenterShe always offers to help with anything love going to see her . I have never questioned her care/opinion.The office also has a 24-hour nurse line that you can call during after hours. Amanda Seibert

Jillian Schaffeld, D.O.HealthSource of Ohio, EastgateShe is a caring and personal doctor . She remembers crazy things like my husband’s and my anniversary! She is always happy to see us, and the children love her. She has continued to support us with our methods of parenting (all natural), but she takes the time to inform us about things we need to know. Pollyan Camery

Jon D. Mumma, M.D. Group Health, Anderson TownshipOur pediatrician treats our whole family , not just our kids. He answers questions about the child that’s NOT there for her appointment, as well as the one that is. My daughters love to break out their doctor’s kit and play “Dock-er Mumma!”

Gretchen Mueller

Jordan Hsu, M.D. Pediatric Associates of Northern KY, Crestview HillsDr. Hsu is the most caring, empathetic doctor. He is the most kid-friendly doctor that I’ve ever met!

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Joseph Leanza, M.D.Springdale Mason Pediatrics, Mason and SpringdaleTakes time needed with all patients and supports the parent’s decision to parent and raise children!

Heidi Weisman

Karin M. Wetzler, M.D.Group Health, CincinnatiShe’s always friendly and makes physicals fun.

Jayne Zurek

Kathryn O’Malley, M.D., FAAPMuddy Creek Pediatrics, MasonMy kids love to go see her , and I know I can count on her knowledge and expertise whether my kids are sick or we are going for a checkup. She will spend whatever time is needed to focus on my concerns about my children.

Melissa Storm

Laurel A. Pramek, M.D.Group Health, CincinnatiShe is the best!

Brad and Julia Joyce

Libbey M. Spiess, M.D. Queen City Physicians, CincinnatiDr. Spiess is wonderful with our daughter. She listens to any concerns and answers all the questions we have. She is wonderful!

Angela Larison

Madhavi DelSignore, M.D. Pediatric Care, Inc., West ChesterDr. Del is a great listener and really treats each patient well. My daughters really like her and feel comfortable going to see her.

Tracy Cassinelli

Michael Fiedler, M.D. Primary Pediatrics of Kentucky, FlorenceMy son absolutely loves his doctor . He talks to my son and asks him questions and listens and responds to my son’s answers. He goes over everything, head to toe, inside and out and takes the time to ask you questions about your child. He says if I am worried about my son he isn’t doing his job. That has stuck with me ever since.

Jeanette Ridener

Morissa J. Ladinsky, M.D.Group Health, MasonWe love Dr. Ladinsky. She is so fun, and vibrant and has so much compassion for children and kids. She has supported us on taking matters in our own hands when it comes to seeing a specialist. She encourages me to stick through things when I share my concerns. She’s extremely open minded and I know she has my back.

Emily Long

Nancy M. DeBlasis, M.D.Group Health, KenwoodDr. DeBlasis is an amazing pediatrician. My children love her and they have always felt 100 percent comfortable with her. She has always answered all our questions with great knowledge and she has always been honest and straight forward. She never rushes us out the door and takes as much time as we need.

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Nicanor San Nicolas, Sr., M.D.HealthSource of Ohio, SeamanDr. Nic is a wonderful provider . He is a caring person, He takes the time to speak with patient and parents. Dr . Nic is wonderful to his support staff. His Staff

Nicole R. Baldwin, M.D., FAAPNortheast Cincinnati Pediatrics, Blue AshDr. Baldwin is a phenomenal doctor . My children adore her and look forward to those yearly check-ups. I value her opinions, her knowledge, and the relationship she has developed with my children. Kellie Williams

Parul Bawa, M.D. Springdale Mason Pediatrics, SpringdaleI went here when I was a little girl. I couldn’t imagine my baby going anywhere else. We we originally seeing another doctor in the practice and after the fi rst time we saw Dr . Bawa, we fell in love with her. She is simply amazing. Sarah Wilkey

Pierre P. Manfroy, M.D. Northeast Cincinnati Pediatrics Associates, Blue AshMy kids love Dr . Manfroy. He always makes them feel comfortable. He talks to me as a parent and understands any concerns I have. He goes the extra mile to make sure my child’ s health is improving after an illness by calling and checking in. Shannon

R. Scott Hunter, M.D.Westside Pediatrics, CincinnatiDr. Hunter never misses a beat. He makes parents and, more importantly , children happy and comfortable. No other doctor has shown such pure knowledge and dedication as Dr . Hunter these past 10 years.

Allison Plunkett

Rebekah Long, M.D.HealthSource of Ohio, EastgateDr. Long was kind and gentle from the fi rst time we saw her and her bedside manner has matched my daughter ’s ability to interact and answer questions all along. She treats my daughter like the independent person she is. We are fortunate to have her as our doctor. Kristine DeAnthony

Richard B. Heyman, M.D. Suburban Pediatrics, Liberty Township, Forest Park, MasonDr. Heyman is very caring, always takes the time to answer all questions, genuinely loves children, and is humorous! My kids love him!

Pratima Garg

Rob J. Tagher, M.D.Pediatrics of Florence Very personal. Never rushed. Small practice. Dr. Rob know my girls and not by reading a chart. He remembers their names and treats the kids like his own.

Meggan McClure

Robert L. Evans, M.D., FAAPNortheast Cincinnati Pediatrics, Lebanon, Landen, Blue AshHis bedside manner with both his patients and their parents.

Debra Barrett

Robert D. Lacker, M.D.Kenwood Pediatrics, CincinnatiHe is very patient and competent. He will patiently answer all your questions. He is very passionate about his works and very knowledgeable.

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Robin M. Warner, M.D.Union Pediatrics, UnionDr. Warner is amazing! The one-on-one personal attention you receive is like none other in today’ s society. She provides all medical attention personally and from start to fi nish of your visit! My children love her. Sara Kidwell

Rosy K. Thind, M.D.Group Health, Finneytown, CincinnatiShe speaks directly with all three of my boys. She has an infectious smile and is a quiet and relaxed presence in each situation. Michele Mergner

Suzanne Gunter, M.D.All About Kids Pediatrics, Mt. OrabDr. Gunter is great with all ages, from my 1 year old to my 12-year-old. She covers all topics with them, even the stuff that isn’t easy to go over (puberty , boys, and more). I couldn’t ask for a better partner in the health and well being of my children.

Heather McFeely

Theresa Esterle, M.D., Ph. D.West Side Pediatrics, CincinnatiDr. Esterle will always take the time to review all information answer any questions her patients have. She is very caring when it comes to the little ones.

RellaAnn McDonald

Theresa M. Derickson, M.D.Group Health, Springdale Dr. Derickson is amazing. She is a mom herself and so personable! She is easy to talk to, just like chatting with a very knowledgeable friend.

Corrie Graham

Thomas B. Maloney, M.D.Group Health, CincinnatiDr. Maloney really takes time with your children and explains everything to parents. He always makes sure we know how to get a hold of him after hours. There have been times he has called late in the evening to follow up on our children after they have been seen in the offi ce for an illness. Amy

Todd Habel, M.D., FAAPMuddy Creek Pediatrics, MasonDr. Habel he has always been very caring and in tune with our children. They love going to the offi ce to see him, and everyone is so friendly. His nurses are very thorough on the phone when we call with questions. We would not trust our children’s care to anyone else!

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Tom Stine, M.D.Northern Kentucky Pediatric Group, Highland HeightsDr. Stine cared for my three sisters and I and now all 15 of our kids go to see him. He is attentive, caring, listens, and is proactive in treatment. He knows our family well and truly remembers our kids.

Brittany Marschman

Victor Smith, M.D.Queen City Physicians, Groesbeck/CincinnatiHe has taken care of my children since birth. He is a very caring doctor . He listens and offers great advice.

Sherri Pedoto

William G. Broderick, M.D.Anderson Hills Pediatrics, AndersonI have 2 sons, one completely healthy and one with complex medical needs. He always takes the time to know and understand what is happening with my boys and explain it to me in a way that I can understand. Lauren Jones

Make Fitness Fun!B y D e B B e G e I G e r

Being active comes naturally to Alexander Bruni. When he’s not playing soccer, karate or T-ball, the 5-year-old is at the park with his dad, kicking balls around, playing tag or hitting a few baseballs. While they have fun together, Paul Bruni says he also teaches Alexander a valuable lesson: exercise is fun, and it’ s an important

part of daily life. “Kids are like sponges that absorb everything,” says Bruni, who owns a personal training studio. “My son sees his dad and mom exercising all the time. even at a young age, we’d put him in the baby jogger and take him for power walks or jogs. I’d go rollerblading. Although he wasn’t doing anything physical, it laid the foundation for what would become part of his lifestyle. It was a fun experience for him, and he spent time with Mommy and Daddy.” “The key is letting your child know that having an active lifestyle and staying healthy is a fun choice,” says Kathe Burlage, a fitness instructor . That’s important since obesity rates are still on the rise for kids and adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight. The CDC reports that 15.3 percent of children (ages 6 - 1 1) and 15.5 percent of adolescents (ages 12 - 19) are considered overweight. That’s double the amount of overweight children and teens from two decades ago. That’s where you come in. “Parents have to role model that activities are fun,” says Marino. Kids “don’t just pick up on what you say . They pick up on what you do. If you don’t want to walk, swim or ride a bike, the kids don’t want to do it either .” So, it’s time to get your family moving. Here are suggestions for achieving this goal and for making fitness a fun lifestyle choice for your family:

• Be de Mo Cr Ati C. Forcing kids to take part in activities they don’t enjoy causes rebellion, says Bruni. Discuss the activities they’d like to pursue and offer suggestions like hiking, biking, bowling or golf. Be sure to keep them age-appropriate.

• Set ASide SPeCifi C dAyS for differe Nt ACtivitie S. Grab a ball on Monday and head for the park. Spend Tuesdays biking around the neighborhood. Make a walk your W ednesday activity and go for a family swim on Sundays. Continuity makes habits easy to form.

• Joi N A f AMiLy-frie NdLy Co MMuNity CeNter or HeALt H CLuB. More health clubs are open to the idea of families working out together, says Brooke MacInnis, a spokesperson for the International

Health, r acquet and Sportsclub Association. Some clubs offer parent-child classes — for everything from stroller aerobics to spinning — or family nights. Find out what’ s offered near you by contacting your local community center.

• t r y A yout H Pr o Gr AM. Girl or Boy Scouts often encourage kids to earn badges promoting fitness. In many cases, parents are expected to get involved on hikes, camping trips and other physical adventures.

• CHeCK out So Met HiNG New . Whether it’s yoga, karate, skiing or learning to skateboard, broaden your child’s horizons by introducing yourselves to new activities to be done together .

• r eCo GNize exer CiSe iN ever y for M. Take everyday chores like gardening, shoveling or even doing the laundry and turn them into family exercises that get your heart pumping and your feet moving.

• Set uP AN o BSt ACLe Cour Se. Jump through hula hoops, crawl under lawn chairs, jump rope five times, climb over a slide. Let your child use his imagination to create a course in your backyard, and then time each other. you’ll improve motor coordination, gain confidence and build a sense of competence at the same time.

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Injuries that require immediate attention are best handled in the ER. If your son or daughter suffers from a severe cut or laceration that may need to be closed with a suture or stitch, it is best to have them seen by a medical professional as soon as possible in order for the wound to heal correctly. If your child experiences a head injury that includes losing consciousness, changes in behavior, or a severe headache or vomiting, it is best to be seen in the emergency room as soon as possible in order to receive adequate health care. Obvious swelling or deformity of a bone or joint when comparing it to the opposite side is an indication that your child may need medical attention and should be seen in the emergency room for appropriate treatment.

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Injuries that require immediate attention are best handled in the ER. If your son or daughter suffers from a severe cut or laceration that may need to be closed with a suture or stitch, it is best to have them seen by a medical professional as soon as possible in order for the wound to heal correctly. If your child experiences a head injury that includes losing consciousness, changes in behavior, or a severe headache or vomiting, it is best to be seen in the emergency room as soon as possible in order to receive adequate health care. Obvious swelling or deformity of a bone or joint when comparing it to the opposite side is an indication that your child may need medical attention and should be seen in the emergency room for appropriate treatment.

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RESIDENTIAL/AWAY CAMPSAnimal Camp at Cub Creek Science Camp16795 State Route E, Rolla, MO 573-458-2125myanimalcamp.com • [email protected] monkeys, pet a kangaroo, take classes in veterinary medicine, animal care, survival skills or crime science. Other activities include zip line, pottery, archery, culinary science, swimming, crafts and so much more. Campers live in air-conditioned cabins and enjoy delicious meals, a great staff, fantastic campers and fun activities. Airport service available for every session. Free brochure.

Camp Carson YMCA 2034 Outer Lake Road, Princeton, IN 812-385-3597campcarson.org • [email protected] Experience That Lasts Lifetime! Join campers and staff from over 20 states and 7 countries. A safe, fun program that pays careful attention to the needs of campers and families. Our program is designed and tailored to the individual camper needs. Activities include archery, canoeing, sailing, swimming kayaking, climbing, and pottery, plus horseback and motorized dirt-bikes. Don’t forget The Blob, water zip-lines, Tom Sawyer Swing, and drumming.

Camp Livingston4998 Nell Lee Road, Bennington, IN 513-793-5554camplivingston.comLocated in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana, Camp Livingston is the place to be for a summer of friends, sports, arts, nature, and positive Jewish experiences. Our caring staff supervises a progressive program that includes athletics, nature, waterfront activities, arts-and-crafts, performing arts, a challenge course, adventure travel and camp-ing trips, and much more!

Can-Do-It Farm Summer Girls’ Camp2279 East Union Road, Jefferson 440-858-2244cdifarm.com • [email protected] horse crazy girls! A summer camp that is all about horses, all day long. Riding lessons, trail riding, jumping, dressage, polo and so many horse-related activities that your girls will have a week to remember. Visit our web site for more information. Located in northeast Ohio.

YMCA Camp Campbell Gard4803 Augspurger Road, Hamilton 513-867-0600ccgymca.orgThanks for voting us Cincinnati’s Best Camp! Co-ed sleep-away camp that gives kids 5 - 17 a safe environment to connect with positive role models, explore skills and interests, make new friends and have fun. Enjoy banana boating, zip line, jumping pillow, horseback riding, mountain biking, archery and more. Facebook us at: YMCA Camp Campbell Gard News, Friends of YMCA Camp Campbell Gard

YMCA Camp Ernst7615 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington, KY 859-586-6181myycamp.org • [email protected], ages 6 - 15, one-week sessions Jun. 9 - Aug. 10. NEW! Intro to Overnight and Half-Week summer sessions, co-ed, ages 5 - 9, May - Aug. Steeped in tradition and built on positive values, we host campers who enjoy top-notch counselors and making friends while doing a wide variety of activities including zip line, archery, banana boat, 100 ft. waterslide, rifl ery, giant swing, horseback riding, the BLOB, and much more!

LOCAL DAY CAMPSballet tech of ohio7623 Old 3C Hwy, Maineville 513-683-6860ballettechohio.org • [email protected] 2013 International Summer Dance Intensive. Ages 8 - 2 with, among others, renowned instructors Valery Lan-tratov and Ka-Ron Brown Lehman. Individual attention. Performance opportunities. Musical Movement/Movement Discovery, ages 2 - 4. Kid’s Camps, ages 5 - 7. Adult classes, tae kwon do. Jun. 10 - Aug. 16.

Camp at the J8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati 513-722-7249 jointhej.org/summercampsDay camp for grades K - 3 includes Red Cross swim lessons, sports, nature, crafts, special events, and more. Quest Camp for grades 4 - 8 features day trips and overnights to popular destinations. 1-, 3-, and 6-week camps for all age groups offer fl exibility for busy families. Indoor/outdoor pools and facilities for rain or shine fun.

Camp Chabad2820 Bearcat Way, Cincinnati 513-731-5111campchabad.org • [email protected] Accredited. Cincinnati’s premier Jewish Day Camp, held at the Campus Recreation Center. Ages 2 - 14. Enjoy a wide variety of activities and fi eld trips with outstanding, nurturing staff unique to Camp Chabad! Lunch and transportation included. Camp runs from Jun. 24 - Aug. 9; sign up for all seven weeks or “mix and match” any week. Morning and after-care are available.

Camp Wildbrook, LTD.9664 Daly Road, Cincinnati 513-931-2196campwildbrook.com • [email protected] accredited. Family owned and operated. Co-ed, grades K - 6. Six weeks, Jun. 17 - Jul. 26). Day camp, Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 62nd season holding active, outdoor, traditional summer camp activities including archery, arts and crafts, basketball, BB air gun, drama and singing, gymnastics, kickball, nature and camping, soccer, softball, daily swim lessons, and special events. Bus transportation available.

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Camp-A-Palooza at Kids First Sports Center7900 E Kemper Road, Cincinnati 513-489-7575kidsfi rstsports.com • dross@kidsfi rstsports.com (K - 7), [email protected] (preschool)Camp-A-Palooza is a day camp from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for grades K - 7 and 8:30 - 12:30 for preschoolers. With 108,000 sq. ft. of children’s sports activities under one roof, Kids First is the area’s premier destination for summer camp. Camp-a-Palooza offers a full-day summer camp for K- grade 7 and the brand new early learning center, The Campus at Kids First, offers a preschool camp for ages 3 - 5. There truly is no summer camp like it.

Camp InventionMultiple Locations 800-968-4332campinvention.org • [email protected] Invention inspires creativity and inventive thinking during a week-long summer adventure of fun and exciting real-world challenges led by qualifi ed educators. Discounts are available to new and returning children. Locations nationwide. Visit our website or call to fi nd the location near you.

The Campus at Kids First7900 E Kemper Road, Cincinnati 513-629-KIDS (5437)thecampuskf.com • [email protected] inside the state-of-the-art Kids First Sports Center, The Campus offers the premier early learning experience for children ages 6 wks. - pre-K. As the only early learning center in the area that makes physical education a top priority, The Campus is able to give your child an academic edge by integrating a top-notch physical education curriculum in to the daily schedule and special summer programs.

The Cathedral Domain800 Hwy 1746, Irvine, KY 606-464-8254cathedraldomain.org • [email protected] and enjoy summer camp at The Cathedral Domain, a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington for 100 years. An ACA accredited camp meeting over 300 standards for operations, facilities, health, and safety. Summer camp sessions for children grades K - 12. We offer traditional adventure programs and environmental education camps at our 800 acre center located in the Red River Gorge area. Registration information available on our website.

Children, Inc. SummerCare 2013: GAME ON!Ft. Wright Elementary School and Ockerman Elementary School 859-431-2075childreninc.orgMon. - Fri., 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., 8-week session June - July. Ages 5 - 11. Weekly themes, fi eld trips, swimming, special guests, and tons of fun for all ages and interests! All programs are licensed with superior adult-to-child ratios. $130 per week, or $29 per day (2 day/wk minimum). Tuition assistance available for qualifying families.

Cincinnati Nature Center Summer Campsat Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford 513-831-1711at Long Branch Farm and Trails. 6926 Gaynor Road, Goshencincynature.orgWeek-long nature day camps for ages 3 - 15. Each camp offers unique, age-appropriate activities that expose children to exciting outdoor adventures in a safe and friendly environment. A fun way for kids to actively challenge their minds and bodies while using their creativity and imaginations in a natural setting. Join us for an outdoor adventure that’s anything but ordinary.

Cincinnati Occupational Therapy Institute Camp OdakOTa4440 Carver Woods Drive, Cincinnati 513-791-5688cintiotinstitute.com • [email protected] OdakOTa is a full-day camp for children with occupational therapy and sensory integration needs. Camp OdakOTa campers are children 6 - 12 yrs. who would benefi t from a sensory-sensitive approach to summer day camp.

Cincinnati Parks Summer Nature DaycampsMultiple Park Locations 513-321-6208cincinnatiparks.com • [email protected] Parks’ Summer Nature Daycamps were voted 2012 “Best of the City” by you for the best value in educational, fun-fi lled outdoor activities. Fees: $40 - $75 weekly. Hikes, crafts, and games for ages 3 - 17 in parks throughout the city. Online registration in late February on our website.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Summer Theatre Day Camp962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati 513-421-3888cincyplay.comThe Playhouse offers three two-week camp sessions beginning Jun. 17, Jul. 8 and Jul. 22 for students entering grades 3 - 12 and six one-week camp sessions for children entering grades 1 and 2. Classes are taught by theater profession-als in a fun, no-fail environment. All levels of experience are welcome!

Cincinnati Sports Club3950 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati 513-527-5026cincinnatisportsclub.comAges 3 - 12: Kidsports Summer Camp – All summer long we provide a fi eld trip and a special guest appearance every week, games, weekly themes, crafts, swimming, and more. Ages 3 - 6: Tumbling Camp – Campers will be active and healthy while having fun and making new friends and learning introductory tumbling. Ages 4 - 12: Junior Racquet Camp – Children will learn the proper strokes and strategies for four exciting racquet and paddle sports.

Cincinnati Waldorf School Nature Camps in Indian Hill7550 Given Road, Cincinnati 513-541- 0220cinciwaldorf.orgOur Waldorf teachers lead nature-based parent-child and child-only camps incorporating neighboring Turner Farm along with woodlands and meadows into activities that engage, inspire and challenge. From daily farm visits, hikes, and arts for the upper ages, to crafts, creek exploration, and Faerie Tree stories for the tots, a fun summer experience in a uniquely beautiful setting.

INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY

Cincinnati’s Jewish Overnight Camp

For 93 years, Camp Livingston has provided a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where campers gain self-esteem, build confidence and form lasting friendships, all while having the summer of their lives!

Our campers enjoy sports, visual and performing arts, aquatics, horseback riding, ropes courses, rock climbing, nature activities and more.

Our 1, 2, 4, 6, & 8 week sessions are open to children in grades 3-12Interested? Contact our year-round staff:

513-793-5554 or [email protected] | camplivingston.com

Camp Livingston is associated with the Jewish Community Center Association of North America.

JEWISH OVERNIGHT CAMPING GRANTS* ARE AVAILABLE!Both first-time and second-time applicants may receive a grant of up to $500 for sessions of two weeks or up to $1,000 for sessions of three weeks or more. Visit jewishcincinnati.org/camping or call 513-985-1500 for more information and to apply.

*The grants are an investment in our children’s future,made possible by the support and generosity of The Jewish Foundation of Cincinnati and other donors.




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Cincinnati Zoo3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati 513-559-7767 opt. 4cincinnatizoo.orgRegister today for the wildest summer break yet! Fun, educational and age-appropriate topics every week. Full- and half-day programs available. Zoo member discounts.

Classroom Antics Tech CampsMultiple Locations 800-595-3776classroomantics.com • [email protected] camps for ages 7 - 13 in video game design, LEGO robotics, computer programming, and stop motion anima-tion. $199 per camp, less $10 coupon code CF3. Beginners welcome!

Countryside YMCA Day Camps1699 Deerfi eld Road, Lebanon 513 932 1424 ext. 149countrysideymca.org Join us this summer at Warren County’s biggest and best day camp experience. Countryside YMCA offers camps in swimming, gymnastics, sports, LEGO Camps, and traditional day camps. New for 2013 – Visual Arts camps in draw-ing, painting, pottery and more. Before- and after-camp available.

Creative Tots of Mason6408 Thornberry, Mason 513-770-6776creativetotsmason.comSpecializing in the private education of toddler, preschool and pre-K children for 20 years. Our research-based curriculum provides age-appropriate, high-quality academics designed to exceed Ohio Academic Content Standards. Weekly Sum-mer Programs (Jun. 10 - Aug. 2) Toddler, 18 mos. - 3 yrs.; Early 3’s, 2.5 - 3 yrs.; Preschool, 3 - 4 yrs.; Pre-K 4 - 5 yrs. Enrichment programs in Spanish, music, art, yoga, and science. Mon. - Fri., 9 - 11 a.m.

Falcon Camp4251 Delta Road SW, Carrollton 800-837-2267falconcamp.com • [email protected]’s premier summer camp since 1959. Boys and girls ages 6 - 16 enjoy a beautiful lakefront setting, wide variety of activies and outstanding staff. “Fun for Now, Skills for Life” is more than a catchy logo. It really defi nes the environment created at Falcon. ACA accredited. References available. Great fun!

Fruit of Zion Child Development Center9180 Cincinnati Columbus Road, West Chester 513-531-1180fozchild.com • [email protected] adventures for both younger and older children. Summer camp is a healthy balance of fun and learning. Every day brings something new and exciting. Learning, exploration, physical activities in a safe, nurturing environment. Children participate in teacher support workbook-based activities that focus on math, science and literacy, as well as participate in fi eld trips. Mon. - Fri., 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Ages 5 - 12 yrs.

The Goddard School (Mason)754 Reading Road, Mason 513-398-2777Circus Fun in the Summer Sun! Goddard summer camp is a great way to discover that learning is all around. Children 6 wks. - 10 yrs. can explore our exciting curriculum as we have a summer full of big top fun. Enjoy arts, crafts, cook-ing projects and don’t miss our special visitors and fun-fi lled trips.

Goddard School Summer Camps (Anderson Twp.) 1280 Nagel Road, Cincinnati 513-474-5292 goddardschool.com/schools/anderson-township-oh/schools.gspxLooking for an active summer camp loaded with high energy, outdoor activities, fun fi eld trips, weekly water days and engaging visitors in a safe environment? Then Let’s Go Exploring with The Goddard School this summer. Camps are specifi cally designed for ages toddler - 10 yrs. Enjoy our expanded campus, large indoor gym, crafts, cooking projects, sewing school, gymnastics, and more. Full- and half-day camps available.

Gorman Heritage Farm10052 Reading Road, Cincinnati 513-563-6663gormanfarm.org • [email protected] child will love our Farm Camp. Over 80% of our campers last year called it their favorite camp. Activities include: caring for our animals, exploring nature, garden fun, cooking, hiking, making art, making music, making friends, and more. Camps for age 4 - 15. Visit our website for a full brochure.

Greenacres Summer Camps8255 Spooky Hollow, Cincinnati 513-891-4227green-acres.org • [email protected], aquatic adventures, environment, equine, food or garden... a camp for every child! Greenacres offers hands-on, small group camps led by a caring staff.

Hubbard Family Swim School at Kids First Sports Center7900 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati 513-530-0123hubbardswim.comOur priority is to teach children starting as young as 2 mos. to love and respect the water. We are committed to provid-ing swim lessons that build confi dence and teach water safety skills in a child-centered environment. Our international reputation for excellence in teaching has grown as a result of our learn-to-swim techniques.

iSPACE Summer Day Camps3254 E. Kemper Road, Cincinnati 513-612-5769ispacescience.orgCalling all campers! Sign on as a crew member with iSPACE. Build and program Lego Mindstorm or Tetrix robots, encounter the excitement of Lego engineering, discover the “ups and downs” of living and working in space, fuel your curiosity as you build and launch radical rockets, and more. Week-long academic day camp sessions for students entering grades K - 12. Register early, “space” is limited.


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Jacob’s Well5334 Socialville Foster Road, Mason 513-229-0223jacobswelllearning.com • [email protected] new 10,000 sq. ft. facility with large indoor playground. Make new friends, keep your mind sharp, learn about God’s love and how to love each other. Exciting summer camp for 2013! Two to three fi eld trips each week, including weekly trips to the local pool. Grades K - 5. New camp enrollments will receive a special discount.

Mad Science of Cincinnaticincinnati.madscience.org 513-793-6784Interactive, hands-on science programs for ages 5 - 12. Half- and full-day programs at locations throughout the area, June through August. Content is correlated to State of Ohio Education standards. Children enjoy “make and/or take home” projects and activities each day. Programs range from $10 - $15 per classroom hour. Sibling registration discounts available.

Marmon Valley Ministries7754 St. Rt. 292, Zanesfi eld 937-593-8051marmonvalley.com • [email protected], ACA accredited, Christian horse camp near Bellefontaine. With 160 horses, Ohio’s largest horse camp! Camp-ers also enjoy climbing, archery, swimming and more. Develop skills, make friends and build a relationship with Jesus Christ. MVM has been serving up farm fresh fun for kids 7 - 17 since 1964.

Mother of Mercy High School3036 Werk Road, Cincinnati 513-661-2740motherofmercy.org/summercampsMother of Mercy High School offers a variety of summer camps for grade school boys and girls. From athletic and dance camps to art, cooking, theater, and writing your child will be sure to fi nd at least one camp that meets their interest!

My Nose Turns Red Theatre CompanyCamps Held in Multiple Locations 859-581-7100mynoseturnsred.org • [email protected] camps. Fun, unique, and challenging. Selected Best in the City by Cincinnati Magazine. Circus camps conducted by My Nose Turns Red, the area’s only non-profi t youth circus. Skills taught include: stilt walking, juggling, rolling globe, clowning, and more. Ages 4 - 7 and 7 - 16, plus two-week intensive featuring unicycle and German Wheel.

Pleasant Vineyard Ministries1259 Swann Beatty Road, Camden 937-452-3347pvmcamp.comThis is not your typical camp! Pleasant Vineyard is a nondenominational Christian summer camp located near Camden Ohio. PVM Camp offers a wide variety of exciting camp programs to choose from which include: paintball, paintball extreme, rock climbing, Nascamp, digital photography, drama, art, Mythbreakers, LIT, crew, and Rez Classic Camp.

Saddle Lake Equestrian Center Horse Camp2369 Nelson Road, Melbourne, KY 859-635-3773saddlelakeequestrian.com • [email protected] camp participants will learn how to groom, bathe, clip, band, and braid a horse. They participate in two daily riding lessons. Campers will follow the barn staff responsible for the care of our horses, learn about daily horse care, and why this information is important in horse ownership.

School of Rock Mason Summer Camp755 Reading Road, Ste. 1, Cincinnati 513-770-1257mason.schoolofrock.com • [email protected] to perform a live concert? One-week performance camps for students capable of playing through a song. Camps rehearse for a week then perform a live concert on Friday evening. Just starting out on guitar, bass, drums, keys or vocal? Rock 101 Camp introduces kids to each over fi ve days.

Springer School2121 Madison Road, Cincinnati 513-871-6080springer-ld.org • [email protected] in Summer Learning is designed for students of at least average potential who are not making expected progress. The morning program provides strategic instruction in language arts, math, and critical thinking. In the afternoon, classes are available in math, writing, social skills, and creative expression. Jun. 17 - Jul. 12, grades 1 - 8.

Stepping Stones5650 Given Road, Cincinnati 513-831-4660steppingstonesohio.org • [email protected] Stones’ nine-week day camps allow individuals with disabilities ages 5 - 22 to participate in crafts, swimming, boating, fi shing, music, sports, and nature at our Batavia and Indian Hill sites. Overnight camping for individuals with disabilities 13 and older allows campers to participate in art, swimming, sports, music, and outdoor education.

Summer Art Day Camp, Taft Museum of Art316 Pike St., Cincinnati 513-684-4516taftmuseum.orgFor kids entering grades 3 - 12. Taft Summer Art Day Camp participants look at, think about, and create art inspired by the collection and special exhibitions. Each week-long session culminates in an exhibition of campers’ work. Reg-istration: Taft Museum of Art Family-level members and above: $200, beginning Mar. 4; all others: $275, beginning Mar. 18.

Sunrock Farm Summer Day Camp103 Gibson Lane, Wilder, KY 859-781-5502sunrockfarm.org • [email protected] camps provide children memorable, hands-on experiences with animals and nature. During each fi ve-hour day, campers ages 4 - 15 enjoy farm activities such as brushing horses and cows, milking goats, bottle feeding animals, gardening, holding chicks and rabbits, hiking, and exploring the woodlands and creek.

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Baldwin Music Education Center3799 Hyde Park Ave., Cincinnati 513-351-1109baldwinmusiceducenter.comThe Baldwin Music Education Center, a division of Music Learning Center, Inc., has been serving the tri-state area for 50 years. Specially-designed preschool group music classes are offered for students ages 6 mos. - 4 yrs. and piano classes for 5 yrs. and older. All classes are taught by trained music educators and piano pedagogues. Classes are offered six days a week year round. Convenient location in Hyde Park/Oakley and family discounts. “Every Life Needs Music”

CCM Preparatory Departmenton the UC Blue Ash and CCM campus 513-556-2595ccm.uc.edu/prep/summer2013Explore the arts in a world-class setting. CCM Preparatory offers summer programs for all age and skill levels. Our Jump In! program offers performing opportunities in music, theater, and dance including fully staged performances. Summer Arts Immersion is a two-week program for talented high school students in music, theater, and dance. Please call for a brochure or visit our website for complete information.

Children’s Meeting House Montessori House927 O’Bannonville Road, Loveland 513-683-4757cmhschool.comCelebrating 40 years of authentic Montessori education for students ages 3 - 12 yrs. Half- and full-day programs Before- and after-school care available. After-school enrichment options provide a natural complement to the instruc-tional day. Each classroom is a partnership of experienced, treasured teachers and multi-age communities that enable students to work at a pace conducive to their best learning. Call to schedule a tour.

Cincinnati Ballet, Otto M. Budig Academy1555 Central Pkwy., Cincinnati 513-562-1111cballet.orgThe region’s only pre-professional ballet training program combines professional instruction, performance opportunities and a strong connection to Cincinnati Ballet. Classes are held in the state-of-the-art studios where Cincinnati Ballet Company dancers rehearse. Ballet students frequently interact with company dancers, gaining insight into the life of a professional dancer.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati5020 Oaklawn Drive, Cincinnati 513-569-8080thechildrenstheatre.comThe Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Learning the Craft Classes are 8- or 12-week sessions of drama, vocal music, and dance classes for students at all levels of ability and interest at our facility in Madisonville. Our professional staff teaches children 6 - 18 yrs. the techniques and principals behind the art of musical theater. Private lessons also avail-able. Next Sessions: Apr. 14 - Jun. 8 and Jun. 16 - Aug. 10.

Cincinnati Country Day School6905 Given Road, Cincinnati 513-561-7298countryday.netCCDS is a co-educational, independent, college-preparatory school for students from 18 mos. - grade 12. Located on a beautiful 62-acre campus in Indian Hill. Merit and need-based tuition assistance is available. Preview Day, May 8. Summer camps Jun. 10 - Aug. 2.

The Compass School9370 Waterstone Blvd., Cincinnati 513-683-8833thecompassschool.comOutstanding project-based curriculum. Offering full- and part-time infant, toddler, pre-school, kindergarten and after-school programs. Degreed teachers, excellent parent communication and a welcoming family environment. Setting the standard in early care and education. NAEYC accredited. Schedule your personal tour today!

Kinder Garden School10969 Reed Hartman Hwy., Blue Ash 513-791-43005900 West Chester Road, Ste. C, West Chester 513-874-3100kindergardenschool.comTogether with interaction of child, staff and family, we develop the complete child. We provide formative encourage-ment and knowledge with hands-on staff taking a personal interest in family and holistic education decisions for the child. Devoted to growing a child’s wish to fl ourish and learn by cultivating curiosity and problem-solving profi ciency.

The Mad Potter Madeira7754 Camargo Road, Madeira 513-561-1888madpottercincinnati.comPottery painting, parties and special events. Choose a piece, paint it and pick it up in a week. Special events include Kidz Nite and Ladies Nite.

Summit Country Day School2161 Grandin Road, Cincinnati 513-871-4700summitcds.orgCelebrating 50 years of Montessori preschool education! The area’s only Catholic, independent, co-ed, college prep school serving students 2 yrs. - grade 12. Programs include a classical academic curriculum with a global perspective and a nationally recognized Educating for Character program. Preeminent Montessori Toddler Program now in its fi fth year. Summer camp information online.

Young Woman Writing for a Change6906 Plainfi eld Road, Cincinnati 513-272-1171womanwriting.orgPrograms are designed to enhance girls’ and teens’ self-esteem, build skills in creative self-expression, develop the ability to speak out through writing and direct interaction, and deepen their belief in their own creative intelligence. Girls ages 9 - 12, teens 13 - 17.


Passover

A Hands-on Afternoon of Culinary Fun

for Interfaith Families in the Jewish Community

Fusion Family presents:Top Chef Tots: Lotsa Matzah

Passover Pizza-Making PartySunday, March 10th 4pmMayerson JCC Amberley

FREE with RSVP

Enjoy dinner, featuring make-your-own matzah pizza

Learn how to turn a piece of matzah into a decadent dessert

Decorate an apron to take homePlus, other Passover related activities

This event is open to families with children 12 and under in which one parent is Jewish and the other is not, or in which one or both parents have

converted to Judaism.

For more information or to RSVP go towww.fusionnati.org

It’s the most celebrated Jewish holiday of the year but how much do you really know about it?

Let My People Go

From flat bread to freedom ...It might seem strange that this flat, cracker-like food is the iconic symbol of freedom for the Jewish people. But in a rush to flee Egypt before Pharaoh changed his mind, the Israelites gathered up their dough before it had a chance to rise. Not only does matzah represent the Israelites’ transformation from slavery to freedom, it also serves as a humble reminder of what life was like for them, and of what life is still like for those who do not enjoy the same freedoms as we do today. By itself, matzah can be pretty tasteless. But add butter, cream cheese other tasty toppings and it can become downright delicious! Grind it up and add other ingredients and it can be made into matzah balls, similar to dumplings, that when added to chicken soup are a taste sensation served in homes and Jewish delis the across the globe! No matter how it’s prepared, matzah is a food that has lived on in the hearts, minds and stomachs of Jewish people since ancient times, as has the story of Passover, which will once again be told around tables by thousands of people this year in Greater Cincinnati, and by millions around the world! r

Fusion Family is an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation

A dinner party with a dramatic twist!What do you get when you take an ancient saga, tie it together with some important modern day

lessons and top it off with a delicious dinner? A Passover Seder of course… something Jewish people the world over have been hosting around their dining room tables for thousands

of years. This ritual retelling of the Passover story commemorates the Jewish people’s exodus more than 3,000 years ago from Egyptian bondage, and is a reminder of just how precious freedom is. It also serves to inspire seder participants to strive for a world in which all people can finally be free!

It’s just about common “senses!”In reality, it should be called a Passover “Sensory” Seder, because the story is told through seeing, smelling, feeling, and tasting! In fact, the centerpiece of the table is the “seder plate” upon which many visual and edible symbols appear. It traditionally

holds the following items:Maror: Horseradish or other bitter herbs--symbolizes the harshness of slavery that the

Jewish people endured.Charoset: A mixture of chopped apples, nuts, cinnamon and sweet red wine--represents the mortar used by the slaves to build buildings for Pharaoh.Karpas: A green vegetable, most often parsley--symbolizes spring and new possibilities.Z’roa: A roasted lamb shank bone--serves as a visual reminder of the lamb that the Jews sacrificed as the special Passover offering when the Temple stood in Jerusalem. Beitzah: A roasted egg--represents the cycle of life. Even in the most painful of times, there is always hope for a new beginning. There are many other symbols on the Seder table including salt water, representing the tears that were shed by the slaves, a pillow on the chair of the leader of the seder, representing freedom (slaves were not able to relax in comfort) and of course, matzah…

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Tony-Award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in this new production of Peter Pan. Follow

the favorite adventure you remember from your childhood and introduce a new generation to the magic of Neverland and the Lost Boys. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.; March 12 - 17; tickets start at $28. Visit broadwayacrossamerica.com.

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fri 1REMARKABLE FAMILIES SYMPOSIUM Raising children with special needs is a tough job. But it can also be very rewarding. That is the message of the Remarkable Families Symposium, co-sponsored by the Center for Infants and Children with Special Needs at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and Xavier University. Tri-state parents raising children with special needs will find information, resources and networking opportunities in an ef fort to build family resiliency and learn not only to survive, but to thrive. Cintas Center , Xavier University, 1624 Herald Avenue; 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; $25; 513-745-3703 or xavier.edu/familyresiliency.

SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK!Please see “Now Playing” on page 52 for details.

FREE THE CINDERELLA FILES What happens when The Fairy God-Father has to take over and help Cinderella get to the ball? Find out in this presentation from Madcap Puppets! Main Library, Boone County Public Library, 1786 Burlington Pike; 7 p.m.; 859-342-2665 or bcpl.org.

WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE?Please see “Now Playing” on page 52 for details.

sat 2FREE ALL ABOUT DEAF KIDS FAIR All About Deaf Kids Fair is a community outreach to families with Deaf/Hard of Hearing members. The Fair is sponsored by the Deaf Institute, which encourages families with DHH members to enhance communication in order to deepen their relationships. Opportunities are provided through story telling, games and family-centered activities — all communicated through American Sign Language and spoken English. Cincinnati Christian University, 2700 Glenway Avenue; 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; 513-307-8100 or deafinstitute.org.

BARI KORAL The Rosenthal Next Generation Theatre Series invites children to pop like popcorn, surf the waves and jam to the music of Bari Koral’ s interactive family concert. Her album Rock and Roll Garden won the National Parenting Publications Gold Award and Parents’ Choice Award and was selected as a top ten kids’ album of the year by Time Out Kids. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mount Adams Circle; 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m.; $6 adults, $5 ages 4 - 18; 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com.

FREE DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY STORY TIME Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with silliness, stories and singing! blue manatee children’ s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 11:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

FREE FAMILY FIRST SATURDAY Strike a pose and say cheese! Bring the gang for a day of performances from Dramakinetics and the Allegro Ensemble, explore the CAM with a scavenger hunt, and stop to visit local artists Dani Tipler and Kris Donnelly. Be sure to stop by Artworld to create your own art to take home. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 12 - 4 p.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

HANDS ON NATURE Join other families in the Nature PlayScape for some open-ended creative play and interactions with plants, soil and water . Please note this program is weather dependent. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe W oods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 2 p.m.; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513-831-171 1 or cincynature.org.

FREE MACY’S ARTS SAMPLER AT THE GROVE Families are in for a full day of entertainment and hands-on activities! The fun begins at 10 a.m. with Rumplestiltskin performed by Children’ s Theater of Cincinnati. Afterwards, children will enjoy a healthy snack. At 11:30 a.m., watch an amazing show with The Bubble Troll, who transforms bubbles into interesting

shapes and characters. At noon, The Schoolhouse Symphony will teach kids all about instruments, melodies and harmony, followed by a craft at 12:45 p.m. Ritmo will hit the floor at 1:30 p.m. with an interactive kids music show and will be immediately followed by the Latin Jazz ensemble Poco Loco. Stay for the entire day or drop in for just some of the fun! The Grove Banquet Hall in Springfield Township, 9158 Winton Road; 10 a.m.; free, but donations benefit the Springfield Township Arts and Enrichment Council; 513-522-1410 or springfieldtwp.org.

MAPLE SYRUP MAKING AND GUIDED SUGARBUSH TOURS Experience the process of producing “liquid gold” from maple sap — bask in the warmth of the evaporator and its maple-scented steam. Drop by the Sugar House near Krippendorf Lodge between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., and join an interactive sap-collecting maple hike at 10 or 1 1 a.m., or 1 or 2 p.m. A self-guided maple trail hike is also available. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe W oods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

FREE OPEN HOUSE March into Liberty Bible Academy, and learn more about the school’s curriculum and enrichment offerings. Liberty Bible Academy, 4900 Old Irwin Simpson Road, Mason; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 513-754-1234 or libertybibleacademy .org.

PEANUT BUTTER & JAM SESSION Linton Music and members of the Muddy Rivers Consort present the melodious sounds of the harp, violin, flute, voice and piano in a concert of American folk music. Lakeside Presbyterian Church, 2690 Dixie Highway , Lakeside Park; 10 or 1 1:30 a.m.; $5; 513-381-6868 or lintonmusic.org.

SHOWCASE & DINNER Students from the Mason Dance Center of fer ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical and musical theater performances. Performance-only tickets available at the door . Mason Middle School, 6370 South Mason Montgomery Road; 4 p.m.; $6; 513-398-0353 or masondance.com.

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sun 3BRIGHT IDEAS: POUR PAINTING Ages 5 - 10 are invited to experiment with a new style of painting pioneered by contemporary artist Holton Rower called “Pour Painting.” Create a “3-D” painting by pouring paint and discover a new way to create art without a paintbrush. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Avenue; 3:30 p.m.; $5 members, $7 nonmembers plus admission (all museums pass $12.50 adults, $1 1.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.

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HOUND HIKE Bring your canine friends for a howling good hound hike. Must have current dog tags, rabies shot, a social canine and a six-foot leash. Voice of America MetroPark, 7850 Voa Park Drive, W est Chester; 3 - 4 p.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

OUTDOOR SOCIAL Bring your favorite cup to enjoy some lemonade and discover the signs of spring. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 3 p.m.; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

SHAMROCK HIKE Search for hidden shamrocks along the trail and

answer the trivia questions about St. Patrick’ s Day or Spring. Whoever answers the most questions correctly wins a prize. Sharon Centre, Sharon W oods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 3 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.

mon 4MARCH MADNESS Take a tour through “The Greatest Funhouse on Earth” this month at EnterTrainment Junction’s A-MAZE-N FunHouse. Make your way through a mirror maze room, a spinning vortex tunnel, a rope maze and more. Open daily except W ednesdays in March; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon - Sat, and 12 - 6 p.m. Sun. EnterT rainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, W est Chester; $4.95 A-MAZE-N FunHouse admission; 513-898-8000 or entertrainmentjunction.com.

SPROUTS INSTITUTE: SONGS AND STORIES Bring your baby for a fun research-based literacy development program with books, songs and finger-plays. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 W estern Avenue; 10:15 - 1 1 a.m.; $5 members, $7 nonmembers plus admission (all museums pass $12.50 adults, $1 1.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.

tue 5FREE CCM STUDENT PERFORMANCE Join others in the Reading Garden Lounge of the Main Library for performances from the talented students of the University of Cincinnati’ s College Conservatory of Music. Main Library , Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine Street; 5 p.m.; 513-369-6900 or cincinnatilibrary.org.

NATURE STORIES: SQUIRRELS Share a story with a naturalist and learn all about these bushy-tailed rodents. Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road; 11 a.m., 1 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.

FREE OPEN HOUSE AND ADOPTION CELEBRATION Adoption STAR hosts an open house and celebration of their new of fice space — meet the staf f, learn more about adoption and discover the services of Adoption STAR. Adoption STAR, 433 W est Loveland Avenue, Loveland; 4 - 6 p.m.; adoptionstar.com.

wed 6LITTLE TYKE HIKE Ages 3 - 6 learn about the blue herons who call Winton Lake home, then experience the heron’ s watery world in the inflatable planetarium. Winton Centre, Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road; 1 1 a.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.

thu 7FREE PATHWAYS TO FAMILY WELLNESS Meet other parents and community members to discuss topics involving wellness and nutrition, child development, and birth and pregnancy . Participants receive a copy of Pathways to Family Wellness magazine. Apex Chiropractic & W ellness Center, 8624 Winton Road; 7 - 8 p.m.; 513-931-4300 or apexchirocenter.com.

THURSDAY ART PLAY: TERRIFIC TEXTURES Ages 3 - 7 dip their fingers into fluf fy foam paint, use scratchy and smooth materials to create a tactile collage, and mold a crazy sculpture with some out-of-this-world foam. UnMuseum, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students with ID, $4.50 ages 3 - 13, free ages 2 and younger); 513-345-8430 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

fri 8FREE AUTHOR SIGNING Michael Buckley, author of Sisters Grimm and the NERDS series discusses and signs these and other favorites, as well as read from his new picture book, Kel Gilligan’s Daredevil Stunt Show. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 4 - 5 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

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sat 9FREE 2013 MIAMI VALLEY BABY & TODDLER EXPO Join a free event for new and expectant parents (and even those just thinking about starting a family)! See the latest products for babies and expectant mothers, meet experts and organizations dedicated to your baby’s health, try a complimentary health screening, and bring the kids for activities and entertainment. Dayton Mall, 2700 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton; 12 - 5 p.m. March 9 - 10; 937-433-9834 or daytonmall.com.

20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Celebrating 20 years of choral artistry and education and their rich history of “building tomorrow’s leaders, one voice at a time.” Join more than 300 of Cincinnati’s finest young singers and special guest Cincinnati Collaborative Ringing Project as they premiere works commissioned to celebrate the 20-year anniversary and perform repertoire from classical to folk and world. Corbett Auditorim, College Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati campus, Jef ferson Avenue; 5 p.m.; $12 general, $6 non-UC students, free UC students; 513-556-4183 or ccm.uc.edu.

CELTIC LANDS CULTURE FEST The 14th annual Celtic Lands Culture Fest of fers an array of folklore and art from Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Marvel at the fast and fancy footwork of traditional Celtic dancers, listen to Celtic folk tales told by skilled storytellers, enjoy music by local Celtic musicians and shop the vendors’ booths for authentic wares and baked goods. Cincinnati Museum Center , 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati; March 9 - 10; activities in the Rotunda are free with admission (all-museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.

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SPOTLIGHT: CINCINNATI POPS PRESENTS THE CHIEFTAINS March 8 - 10

I nternational sensation The Chieftains joins the Pops orchestra for a pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebration of Irish and Celtic favorites, plus popular songs from around the world. Music Hall, 1241 Elm Street; 8 p.m. March

8 and 9, 2 p.m. March 10 tickets start at $25 in advance. Call 513-381-3300 or visit cincinnatipops.org.


FAIRY HOUSES AND GNOME HOMES Discover the joy and magic of outdoor play as you build homes for fairies, gnomes, insects and small animals. Seasongood Nature Center, Woodland Mound, 8250 Old Kellogg Road; 1 - 3 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.

FIRE-N-FOOD Families are invited to bring their lunch to cook over a fire in the Nature PlayScape — volunteers and staf f tend the fires and assist with cooking. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe W oods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

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MAPLE SYRUP MAKING AND GUIDED SUGARBUSH TOURS Experience the process of producing “liquid gold” from maple sap — bask in the warmth of the evaporator and its maple-scented steam. Drop by the Sugar House near Krippendorf Lodge between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., and join an interactive sap-collecting maple hike at 10 or 1 1 a.m., or 1 or 2 p.m. A self-guided maple trail hike is also available. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe W oods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

PANCAKES IN THE PARK Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast with 100 percent pure maple syrup, then step outside to see how that syrup is made right in the park. Take a guided walk into the sugar bush, visit the sugar shack, and see how early pioneers and Native Americans boiled down the sweet sap into syrup. Pattison Park Lodge, 2228 U.S. 50, Batavia; 8:30 - 1 1:30 a.m.; $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 ages 6 - 12, free ages 0 - 5; 513-732-2977 or clermontparks.org.

SUGARING OFF FESTIVITIES Take part in all the festivities on the last day of boiling, including activities such as the maple seed toss, maple leaf cookie decorating, measuring sugar content in sap, storytelling, maple-themed refreshments and snacks, and more. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe W oods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 1 - 4 p.m.; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513-831-171 1 or cincynature.org.

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE All ages are invited to a one-hour walk to search for signs of spring in the natural world. Governor Bebb MetroPark, 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana; 10 - 11 a.m.; a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park; 513-867-5835 or yourmetroparks.net.

sun 10FREE 2013 MIAMI VALLEY BABY & TODDLER EXPO Please see March 9 for details.

CELTIC LANDS CULTURE FEST Please see March 9 for details.

CINCINNATI POPS PRESENTS THE CHIEFTAINS Please see “Spotlight” on page 45 for details.

FREE CNC NATURE PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Join this opportunity for families to visit the classroom, meet Ms. Tisha and Ms. Kristen, and learn more about the preschool program. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 3 - 5 p.m.; 513-831-1711 or cincynature.org.

HANDS ON NATURE Bring your little ones for some open-ended creative play in the Nature PlayScape where kids can interact with plants, soil and water. Today’s program focuses on Nature Painting; please note the program is weather dependent. Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford; 2 p.m.; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $3 ages 4 - 12, $6 active military and seniors); 513-831-171 1 or cincynature.org.

PANCAKES IN THE WOODS Celebrate the maple season with pancakes and sausages grilled by celebrity chefs. Learn about the process and story of maple sugaring. All proceeds benefit California Woods and Magrish Riverlands Preserves. California W oods Nature Preserve, 5400 Kellogg Avenue; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $6 per person; 513-231-8678 or cincinnatiparks.com.

mon 11SPROUTS INSTITUTE: MISS MEGHAN’S MUSIC Based on the Musikgarten curriculum, this program introduces little ones to musical concepts and uses movement, instruments and children’ s imaginations throughout the lesson. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center , 1301 W estern Avenue,; 10:15 - 1 1 a.m.; $5 members, $7 nonmembers plus admission (all museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.

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thu 14STORY TELLING AND ANIMALS Meet some local animals and hear stories about them told by the Greater Cincinnati Storytelling Guild. Ellenwood Nature Barn, Farbach Werner Nature Preserve, 3455 Poole Road; 7 p.m.; a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.

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THURSDAY ART PLAY: THE ROYAL TREATMENT Bring your imagination and some majestic manners as everyone will be turned into a knight or a princess! Learn about family crests and make a sturdy shield. Create an imperial crown and regal cape — it’ s time to be royalty for a day! UnMuseum, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students with ID, $4.50 ages 3 - 13, free ages 2 and younger); 513-345-8430 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

fri 15CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS CLASSICAL ROOTS Please see “Spotlight” on page 50 for details.

FITTON FAMILY FRIDAY ArtReach, a division of The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, presents The Rosa Parks Story. When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man over 50 years ago, she had no idea that this simple act would change the course of our nation’ s history. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m., performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 South Monument Avenue, Hamilton; $10 member adults, $12 nonmember adults, $5 member children, $6 nonmember children, one child free with the purchase of an adult ticket; 513-863-8873 or fittoncenter.org.

FREE ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION Kick up your heels with the McGing Irish

Dancers and enjoy Celtic music performed by Foley Road! Main Library , Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, 800 Vine Street; 11:45 a.m.; 513-369-6900 or cincinnatilibrary.org.

sat 16FREE 46TH GREATER HAMILTON ART EXHIBITION This exhibit, opening today , features homegrown talent, representing 50 - 75 area artists. An opening reception takes place from 2 - 4 p.m., while the exhibit will remain open until May 31. Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 South Monument Avenue, Hamilton; 2 - 4 p.m.; 513-863-8873 or fittoncenter.org.

FREE A VISIT FROM THE ZOO’S THANE MAYNARD You never know what animals Thane Maynard will bring, but the director of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden promises it will be fun! blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

ARTRAGEOUS SATURDAY The Bi-Okoto Cultural Institute takes audiences on a journey in this program, E Sin Mi d’Afrika (Come Follow Me to Africa). Learn about African culture, language, geography, and history through songs and folk stories, and drumming and dancing from the countries of Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Senegal and others. UC Blue Ash, 9555 Plainfield Road; 11 a.m., 1 p.m.; $5; 513-745-5705 or ucblueash.edu/performingarts/artrageous.html.

BRIGHT IDEAS: FIBER FUN Discover some of the useful and beautiful ways people use knots, and create a friendship bracelet with lots of knots. Duke Energy Children’ s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Avenue; 2:30 p.m.; $5 members, $7 nonmembers plus admission (all museums pass $12.50 adults, $1 1.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.

DIANE MACKLIN The Rosenthal Next Generation Theatre Series presents Diane Macklin, resident storyteller at the Smithsonian’ s National Museum of African Art. With her dancing hands, lyrical voice and high energy , she creates a not-to-be-missed interactive and fun-filled performance celebrating the richness of America and Africa. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mount Adams Circle; 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m.; $6 adults, $5 ages 4 - 18; 513-421-3888 or cincyplay.com.

FREE EASTER EGG HUNT Ages 1 - 10 are invited to afternoon of crafts, face

painting and an egg-cellent Easter Egg Hunt. Event held rain or shine — will be moved into gymnasium in the case of inclement weather . Mother of Mercy High School, 3036 W erk Road; 1 p.m.; 513-661-2740 or motherofmercy.org.

EVERYTHING FOR KIDS SALE The Northern Kentucky Mothers of Twins Club hosts their semi-annual children’s clothing, toy and equipment sale. Items available for both singles and multiples, including clothing, shoes, baby furniture, equipment, books, toys, bedding and more. Purchases are on a cash only basis, all sales are final. Please bring an empty laundry basket to carry your purchases. The METS Center, 3861 Olympic Boulevard, Erlanger; 9 - 11 a.m.; $1 admission; 859-547-8700 or nkmotc.com.

HATS OFF! Madcap Puppets continues it’ s Hats Of f Series at the CAM with hilarious puppets who pop out of the pockets of a giant coat to share stories about Aladdin and his magic lamp, and the girl and the north wind. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 1 1:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.; free for members, $8 nonmembers; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

PICTURES WITH THE EASTER BUNNY Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny ,

meet some animals available for adoption, and help support the Kenton County Animal Shelter and the Kenton Paw Park. Kenton County Animal Shelter, 1020 Mary Laidley Road, Fort Mitchell; 1 1 a.m. - 3 p.m.; call for price; 859-356-7400.

SATURDAY MORNING CHILDREN’S SERIES The Covedale Center for Performing Arts welcomes Bright Star Touring Company and their production of African Folktales — join Akili as she shares exciting tales of clever animals with valuable character-education themes. Covedale Center for Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue; 11 a.m.; $5; 513-241-6550 or cincinnnatilandmarkproductions.com.

FREE ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION Join the city’ s largest St. Patrick’ s Day party

with live bands, food, authentic Irish merchandise and plenty of Guiness (Coke products will also be available). Fountain Square, East V ine Street; 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; 513-621-4400 ext. 119 or myfountainsquare.com/event/st-patricks-day/.

WINTER HOEDOWN SQUARE DANCE Join a family friendly square dance with refreshments, a costume contest, raffle baskets and split-the-pot. No dancing skills required — instruction will be provided! Gorman Farm, 10020 Reading Road; 5 - 8 p.m.; $20 adults, $15 ages 3 - 17, $50 family; 513-563-6663 or gormanfarm.org/product/winter-hoedown-square-dance/.

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ZAK MORGAN CONCERT Join Grammy-nominated Zak Morgan as he uses music, magic, theater and comedy to encourage children to exercise their imaginations. Zak will play songs from his latest album, The Barber of the Beasts, in a concert that benefits Montessori Center Room. St. Ursula Academy, 1339 East McMillan Street; 11 a.m.; $10 in advance, $15 at the door, free ages 2 and younger; 513-321-3282 or montessoricenterroom.com.

sun 17Happy St. Patrick’s Day!HATS OFF! Madcap Puppets continues it’ s Hats Of f Series at the CAM with hilarious puppets who pop out of the pockets of a giant coat to share stories about Aladdin and his magic lamp, and the girl and the north wind. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 1 or 3 p.m.; free for members, $8 nonmembers; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

FREE ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARTY Bring the gang for a St. Patty’ s Day celebration

including live music, food, Irish merchandise and adult and kid-friendly refreshment. Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street; 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; 513-621-4400 ext. 1 19 or washingtonpark.org/event/st-pattys-day-celebration/.

FREE ST. PATRICK’S DAY STORY TIME Call upon the luck of the Irish while you read

stories and create a leprechaun trap! blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 2 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

mon 18SPROUTS INSTITUTE: SIGNING SAFARI Bring your infants and toddlers to learn some basic sign language in a fun program that ultimately reduces stress during those early childhood years. Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center , 1301 Western Avenue; 10:15 - 1 1 a.m.; $5 members, $7 nonmembers plus admission (all museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.

tue 19TOT TUESDAY Spring has sprung! Enjoy the fun of the new season with your little one, ages 2 - 5, including a story and a spring-inspired craft. Behringer Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington; 10:30 a.m.; $1 plus admission ($7 adults, $6 seniors, $4 ages 3 - 17); 859-491-4003 or bcmuseum.org.

wed 20FREE BABY AND TODDLER TIME Ages 0 - 2 and their parents are invited for songs, stories and finger play at 10 a.m., and toddlers ages 2 - 3 are invited for songs and stories at 1 1 a.m. Cold Spring Branch, Campbell County Public Library , 3920 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring; 10 a.m.; 859-781-6166 or cc-pl.org.

FREE WEDNESDAY CRAFTERNOON Ages 6 - 12 celebrate the first day of Spring with stories and a craft. Erlanger Branch, Kenton County Public Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road; 4 p.m.; 859-962-4000 or kentonlibrary.org.

thu 21THURSDAY ART PLAY: ARTFUL ARCHITECTS Bring your building skills to experiment and play with space and structure. Use sponges to create a city print, build your own castle with foam blocks, and create a house you can wear! UnMuseum, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students with ID, $4.50 ages 3 - 13, free ages 2 and younger); 513-345-8430 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

fri 22FREE NATURE STORY TIME Join some friends from Imago Earth Center for nature stories, songs and fun activities. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 10:30 a.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

sat 23FREE EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY FAIR The Kenton County Community Early Childhood Council presents this fair , full of great info for parents, free screenings for ages 0 - 36 months, balloon animals and a strolling magician, free books for the first 400 children to arrive, and a special 3 p.m. performance from Zak Morgan! Erlanger Branch, Kenton County Public Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road; 1 - 4 p.m.; 859-962-4000 or kentonlibrary.org.

EASTER BUNNY EXPRESSHop aboard the LM&M Railroad’s Easter Bunny

Express for a train ride to the LM&M Junction, where kids visit the Easter Bunny and join an egg hunt. Bring your cameras. Want to ride in the caboose? Visit lebanonrr.com/caboose for details. Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon; train departs at 10 a.m., 12:15, 2:30 and 4:45 p.m. on March 23, 24, 29 and 30; $18.50 adults, $15.50 seniors and ages 5 - 16, $8.50 ages 2 - 4, free ages 1 year and younger; 513-933-8022 or lebanonrr.com.

FREE EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA Meet the Easter Bunny , make crafts, decorate a

cookie, play games and receive an egg from the fluf fy one himself! Miami Township Civic Center, 6101 Meijer Drive, Milford; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; miamitwp.org.

FAMILY SATURDAY Join in for some story-making fun with blue manatee and illustrator Jeff Ebbler, who will help children create their own characters and stories. UnMuseum, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 1 - 4 p.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students with ID, $4.50 ages 3 - 13, free ages 2 and younger); 513-345-8430 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

HATS OFF Madcap Puppets continues it’ s Hats Of f Series at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center with hilarious puppets who pop out of the pockets of a giant coat to share stories about Aladdin and his magic lamp, and the girl and the north wind. Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Avenue; 11 a.m., 1 p.m.; $8; 513-497-2860 or cliftonculturalarts.org.

FREE REFOREST NKY 2013 Big Bone Lick State Historic Site needs help planting trees. Able-bodied volunteers will plant trees to restore open areas back to native forest, which will create a habitat for wildlife, help to improve air and water quality, prevent soil erosion, and reduce maintenance costs. Wear clothing suitable for outdoor activity . The first 200 volunteers will receive free T-shirts, refreshments will be provided, and each volunteer will receive a tree seedling to plant at home. On-site registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, 3380 Beaver Road, Union; 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 859-525-7529 or nkyurbanforestry.com.

sun 24BALLET TOYBOX Cincinnati Ballet digs into their treasure chest of ballet and storybook classics to bring audiences a delightful one-performance-only presentation featuring the CBII Company. This presentation is a wonderful opportunity to reignite your own love for ballet as well as introduce your children to the beautiful world of dance. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut Street; 3 p.m.; $20; 513-621-5282 or cballet.org.

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SPOTLIGHT: CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS CLASSICAL ROOTSFriday, March 15

J oin this one-night only performance of uplifting classical, jazz and choral works featuring the CSO Classical Roots

Community Mass Choir. Cincinnati Pops Conductor, John Morris Russell, leads the 2013 Classical Roots concert celebrating African-American contributions to music. Music Hall, 1241 Elm Street; 7:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $8 children in advance. Call 513-381-3300 or visit cincinnatisymphony.org/classicalroots.




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mon 25SPROUTS INSTITUTE: MUSIC AND MOVEMENT Discover the magic of music with songs, dancing, chanting and instrument play in this class led by Music Together teacher Eliana Corredor . Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Cincinnati Museum Center , 1301 Western Avenue; 10:15 - 1 1 a.m.; $5 members, $7 nonmembers plus admission (all museums pass $12.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.

tue 26FREE HOMESCHOOL POETRY GROUP Homeschoolers are invited to share their favorite poems, or ones they have written on their own. blue manatee children’s bookstore, 3054 Madison Road; 2:30 p.m.; 513-731-2665 or bluemanateebooks.com.

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wed 27EGG-CELLENT Join a family program in the Discovery Garden — learn about nature’s unique packaging system from tiny insect eggs, to reptile and amphibian eggs, to eggs of birds. Programs held March 27 - 31 at 10:45 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. on Wed - Sat, and 1 and 4 p.m. on Sun. Highfield Discovery Garden inside Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike; $2 plus a valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park; 513-521-7275 or greatparks.org.

FREE WEE WEDNESDAY Visit four dif ferent interactive story times in the CAM’ s galleries and learn what shapes make up the collection of art. Wander at your own pace and stop in the Terrace Cafe when you’re done for a special lunch discount. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive; 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 513-721-2787 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

thu 28THURSDAY ART PLAY: SMASH IT UP! Art can be messy, but that’s half the fun! Your fingers will get a workout as you make smash collages from clay , newsprint, and foam putty. Then do some smash painting with sponges and spatulas. UnMuseum, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th Street; 10:30 - 1 1:30 a.m.; free with admission ($7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors, $5.50 students with ID, $4.50 ages 3 - 13, free ages 2 and younger); 513-345-8430 or contemporaryartscenter.org.

fri 29FREE AN EVENING OF CLUES Enjoy some of the most mysterious board games around! Bring your family for Clue: Library Edition, Class Clue, Clue at Sea, Clue: Secrets and Spies Edition and Clue: Code-Breaking Puzzles . Test your crime-solving skills, your intuition and find out if you have what it takes to be a detective. Erlanger Branch, Kenton County Public Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road; 4 - 6 p.m.; 859-962-4000 or kentonlibrary.org.

sat 30EASTER CELEBRATION Bring the kids for an egg-citing egg hunt

throughout the Zoo! V isit treat stations, check out children’s activities, and visit with the Easter Bunny. The Golden Eggs are back by popular demand — find one of four Golden Eggs hidden around the Zoo and turn it in at the Welcome Center for a great prize! Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine Street; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; free with admission ($15 adults, $10 seniors and ages 2 - 12); cincinnatizoo.org.

FREE EASTER EGG HUNT Bring the gang ages 3 - 12 for a free Easter egg

hunt, with over 8,000 eggs to hunt, prizes, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny . Please bring your own basket! Devou Park, V olpenhein Pavilion, Covington; 1:30 p.m.; 859-292-2151 or covingtonky.gov.

EXPLORERS’ UNIVERSITY: RIDE THE WAVE Ages 9 - 15 are invited for a workshop to discover how waves affect their lives, including sound waves and light waves. Museum of Natural History & Science, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Avenue; 2 - 3:30 p.m.; $5 members, $7 nonmembers plus admission (all museums pass $12.50 adults, $1 1.50 seniors, $8.50 ages 3 - 12, $4.50 ages 1 - 2); 513-287-7000 or cincymuseum.org.

FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND EASTER EGG HUNT

Enjoy time with the family over a free pancake breakfast, and then let the children head out to find Easter eggs filled with candy and prizes! The egg hunt area will be divided by age groups and even the wee ones will get to search for eggs! Breakfast will begin at 9 a.m. with the Egg Hunt to follow . Rolling Hills Baptist Church, 5742 Pleasant Avenue, Fairfield; 9 a.m.; 513-829-3725 or rhbaptist.org.

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Bring the little ones to the park for a fun-filled egg hunt! Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 513-621-4400 ext. 1 19 or washingtonpark.org/event/easter-egg-roll/.

sun 31Happy Easter!FREE THE ELIJAH DOOR: ALEXI NATCHEV’S WOOD BLOCK PRINTS Ages 5 - 10 are invited to this exhibit opening, featuring a book reading and signing from Linda Leopold at 2 p.m. This exhibit closes on March 31 with a print-making demonstration from Alexi Natchev at 2 p.m. Hebrew Union College, Skirball Museum inside Mayerson Hall, 3101 Clifton Avenue; 513-487-3098 or hucinci.org.

now playingBLACK PEARL SINGSSusannah has been traveling the country during the Great Depression to record traditional songs. During her travels, she discovers Pearl Johnson in a Texas prison. With a soulful voice and a treasure trove of lost songs, Pearl seeks freedom in a world not inclined to help her . This dramatic play is best for teens and older . Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, 1127 Vine St.; March 13 - 31; $27 - $42; 513-421-3555 or ensemblecincinnati.org.

BUGSY MALONEActing Up Young Performer’s Community Theater of Mason presents this 1920s musical comedy that follows the rivalry of two half-witted street gangs during the Prohibition Era. Featuring 75 young actors ages 6 - 18, the production spoofs gangsters of New York with some good, clean fun (and a few flour bombs and custard pies). Mason Middle School Theater, 6370 Mason Montgomery Road; 7:30 p.m. March 8, 3 and 7:30 p.m. March 9, 3 p.m. March 10; $10; 513-494-6062 or actingup.com.

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SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK!Mother of Mercy High School’ s theatre department presents School House Rock! The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning series that taught history , grammar, math and more through song is making a comeback on the stage. Mother of Mercy High School, 3036 Werk Road; March 1 - 3; $10 students, $12 adults; motherofmercy.org.

WAR HORSEAs World War I begins, a young horse is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France, where he begins an extraordinary journey while his young owner embarks on a mission to find his friend and bring him home. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 W alnut St.; March 26 - April 7; tickets start at $28; 513-621-2787 or broadwayacrossamerica.com.

WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE?Four girlfriends gather for a wedding, and as the bachelorette party gets into full swing, they discover more about each others’ love lives than they ever imagined. This homage to friendship features fun tunes like “My Boy Lollipop,” “I Will Follow Him,” and of course, the title song. Covedale Center for Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave.; through March 24; $23 adults, $20 seniors and students; 513-241-6550 or cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

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APEX CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTERHeld at Centennial Barn, 110 Compton Road513-931-4300 • apexchirocenter.com

• Girls Night Out, A Celebration of Local Women RSVP by March 12. Join other women of Cincinnati for an evening of classes like Laughter Yoga, Zumba, Hula Hooping, Self Defense and more, as well as chair massages, wine tastings (for an additional fee), beverages and door prizes. 7 - 9 p.m. March 19; $15, $12 before March 12.

BLUE MANATEE CHILDREN’S BOOKSTORE3054 Madison Road513-731-2665 • bluemanateebooks.com

• Make a Mess at the Manatee Join Miss Kelli and have fun listening to a good book while participating in an art-making activity with your child ages 2 - 4. 10 a.m. March 4, 11, 18 and 25; $5.

• Amazing Amy’s Writing Club Ages 8 and older can explore their literary side in this creative club. 4 - 5 p.m. March 6, 13, 20 and 27; $8 per session or $40 for six sessions.

• Miss Meghan’s Music Ages 0 - 4 and their grown-ups are invited to join Miss Meghan for songs and fun with your little one. 9:45 or 10:30 a.m. March 14 and 28; $8.

• Gymboree Story and Play Time Ages 1 - 3 join the gang from Gymboree and make stories come alive with songs, movement, activities and parachute play. 10:30 a.m. March 8 and 22; $3.

BLYSS STUDIO102 Wooster Pike, Milford513-516-7366 • blyssyogastudio.com

• Vernal Equinox Quilt and Planting Celebration Ages 4 - 10 honor the change of the season by creating a quilt square with fabric crayons to be donated to Clermont For Kids, and painting a terra cotta pot. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. March 16; $10, or $15 per family.

CHRISHOLM METROPARK2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net

• Discovery Kids RSVP by March 19. It’s the end of hibernation time, so bring your favorite stuf fed animal and play some games to help wake them up. 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. March 20; $3 plus a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for prices) is required to enter the park.

CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM953 Eden Park Drive513-721-2787 • cincinnatiartmuseum.org

• Culture Kids Ages 2 - 5 and their adults learn about art made with found objects, including a wire. Enjoy a tour with a docent, a snack and some hands-on art activities. 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. March 8; $10 per pair members, $20 per pair nonmembers ($3 and $6 for each additional person).

• Art in the Making Ages 6 - 12 and an adult explore mixed media art with local artist Christian Schmit. 1 - 3 p.m. March 16; $10 per members, $20 per pair nonmembers ($3 and $6 for each additional person).

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• FREE Tummy to Tummy Learn about the benefits of using a baby sling or carrier, and how to choose the right one for you and your baby. 12:45 p.m. March 16.

• FREE These Aren’t Your Momma’s Cloth Diapers Learn the benefits of using cloth diapers for you, your baby, and Mother Earth. It’s not as messy as you think! 12:45 p.m. March 23.

• Breastfeeding Realities The body is designed to breastfeed after birth, but many mothers may struggle with it. Join this class to learn the basics of breastfeeding, common problems, and how to deal with them. 3 - 5 p.m. March 23; $25 per couple.

• FREE Working Without Weaning Breastfeeding moms who are returning to work are invited to learn from one mom’s experience and discuss how to make the transition back to work as easy as possible for you and Baby. 12:45 p.m. March 23.

• Sibling Success Discover ways to help your children deal with their feelings about each other , and ways to express those feelings without hurting each other, and how to foster a better sibling relationship. 12:45 p.m. March 2; donations are appreciated.

• Cooking for Babies Make your own baby food in this guide that clarifies portion size, kitchen equipment needed, and recipes. 12:45 p.m. March 9; donations are appreciated.

CINCINNATI MONTESSORI SOCIETYHeld at Northern Kentucky Montessori Center, 2625 Anderson Road, Crescent Springscincinnatimontessorisociety.org

• Greater Cincinnati: A Montessori Goldmine Greater Cincinnati offers more than 50 private Montessori schools and five public Montessori schools. This 2013 Cincinnati Montessori Society Spring Conference features keynote speaker Dee Coulter, followed by an evening gala celebration. 8 a.m. March 23; call for prices.

CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER1301 Western Ave. • 513-287-7000 • cincymuseum.org

• Learning Through Play This one-day conference for parents and educators covers topics such as helping your child to become a successful reader, being an emotional coach for your kids, and using play as an effective tool for learning. Family interactive sessions are available, so bring the kids to create art, learn about insects, or sing and dance. March 2; $10 - $25, $6 parking.

CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER AT ROWE WOODS4949 Tealtown Road, Milford513-831-1711 • cincynature.org

• Toad Abode Toads love to live in small spaces where they feel safe — just ask Lady Croakington inside the Visitor Center! Decorate a toad to take home and place outside. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. March 17; free members, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $6 seniors and active military, $3 ages 4 - 12).

• Build a Bee House Learn about the life cycles of native mason bees and leafcutter bees as you build your own bee house. This class covers everything

you need to know, including nest box placement, overwintering and seasonal care. 1 p.m. March 23; $15 members, $15 plus daily admission non-members ($8 adults, $6 seniors and active military, $3 ages 4 - 12).

• From Nest to House Birds use a wide variety of materials to make their nests — create your own nest bag and give the birds a “wing-up” in their search. Then construct a birdhouse for your backyard birds. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. March 24; $15 members, $15 plus daily admission non-members ($8 adults, $6 seniors and active military, $3 ages 4 - 12).

• Full Moon Walk Ages 8 and older are invited for a moonlit hike through the sugarbush after a tasty sampling of sweet potatoes. 7:30 or 8 p.m. March 27; $3 members, $11 non-members.

• Walk the Walk RSVP by March 29. Create a one-of-a-kind walking stick to use for years of enjoyment at the CNC. 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. March 30; members free, nonmembers pay daily admission ($8 adults, $6 seniors and active military, $3 ages 4 - 12).

CONVERSA THE FRENCH SCHOOL IN CINCINNATIHeld at The Spotted Goose, 3048 Madison Road513-651-5679 • facebook.com/ConversaTheFrenchSchoolInCincinnati

• French Activities for Kids Ages 4 - 5 and ages 6 - 8 are invited for a fun and educational program designed to expose them to basic communication skills in French through story-telling and creative projects. All classes are taught with a native-speaking French instructor. Call for complete schedule; $24 for four sessions.

COUNTRYSIDE YMCA1699 Deerfield Road, Lebanon513-932-1424 • countrysideymca.org

• Breakfast With the Easter Bunny Enjoy a yummy breakfast with the Easter Bunny, along with some crafts, and an outdoor egg hunt. Parents, be sure to bring your cameras for photos with the Easter Bunny! 9 - 11 a.m. March 23 (egg hunt at 11:20 a.m.); $5 adults, $3 per child, $1 egg hunt.

• Lunch With the Easter Bunny Enjoy some pizza with the Easter Bunny and have fun with an egg decorating contest. Then join an Easter egg hunt! Held at Landen Deerfield Park, 2258 W. St. Rt. 22/3, Maineville; 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. March 26; $5 per child, $10 per family.

FUSION FAMILYHeld at Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Roadfusionnati.org

• FREE Top Chef Tots RSVP by March 8. It’s a Maztah pizza-making party just in time for Passover! The Mayerson JCC and Fusion Family invite interfaith families to Top Chef Tots, a hands-on afternoon of culinary fun for the whole family. Move over plain old matzah … butter ’s so boring; cream cheese is a snooze! It’s time to break tradition and try something new — make your own pizza, plus learn how to turn this dry, crumbly cracker into a decadent dessert that’s sure to get raves. Also enjoy an array of other fun Passover games and activities. Fusion Family is an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation for families in the Jewish Community with children 12 and younger, and in which one

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parent is Jewish and the other is not, or in which one or both parents have converted to Judaism. Siblings and grandparents are welcome! 4 p.m. March 10.

GORMAN FARM10052 Reading Road • 513-563-6663 • gormanfarm.org/product/familycooking/

• Family Cooking: Rarr! Dinosaurs on the Prowl Put the fun back into food with an evening of making Dinosaur Eggs. Meet some chickens, collect some eggs, and pick some greens from the garden to use as a nest. Please note this class will use pork, eggs and greens from the farm and cannot be substituted for vegetarian options. 5 - 7 p.m. March 1; $40 per adult and child, $25 per additional child.

LANGSFORD LEARNING ACCELERATION CENTER9402 Towne Square Ave., Blue Ash7616 Cox Lane, West Chester513-531-7400 • langsfordcenter.com/events/rsvp.php

• FREE What Parents Should Know About Reading and Comprehension Learn about current national research focused on the path of successful readers, including how to follow your own child’s reading development and learning. 5:30 p.m. March 7 in West Chester, 5:30 p.m. March 19 in Blue Ash.

LAZER KRAZE1335 Donaldson Hwy., Erlanger • 859-371-KRAZ3187 Western Row Road, Deerfield Twp.513-339-1030 • lazerkraze.com

• Easter at Lazer Kraze Celebrate Easter with Munchkin Madness - ages 12 and younger can play laser tag from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. In Erlanger , try out the “half price hop” with a 30-minute trampoline session from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. And both locations will offer Krafty Kids from 12 - 2 p.m. with a free craft for the holiday. Trampoline jumpers, please wear tennis shoes if you wear less than a size 2, and socks. Parent signed waiver required for the trampoline. Laser tag generally recommended for ages 5 and older. March 30; $12 per person for laser tag, $4 for trampoline for ages 4 - 10, free crafts.

MAYERSON JCC8485 Ridge Road • 513-761-7500 • jointhej.org

• We’re Going Ga-Ga for Spring Break Camp at the J! Grades K - 6 are invited to the J for a fun day of swimming, sports, arts and crafts, community service, Israel@65 celebration, and more. Pack a lunch with a drink, bring a bathing suit and closed-toe shoes. Parents must complete a Medical Authorization Form for each child. Extended day care available for an additional fee. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. March 25, 28, 29 and April 3, 4, 5; $48 members, $58 nonmembers.

• FREE A PJ Library Passover: It’s Matzah Madness RSVP by March 11. Families with children ages 6 and younger are invited to celebrate the holiday of Passover with games, crafts, stories, songs and of course — matzah! 4 - 5:30 p.m. March 17.

MIAMI WHITEWATER FOREST9001 Mt. Hope Road • 513-521-7275 • greatparks.orgA valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park.

• Egg-cellent Eggs RSVP by March 6. Ages 2 - 4 learn all about eggs and the creatures that lay them, followed by a story and a craft. 11 a.m. March 8; $5.

MOTHER OF MERCY HIGH SCHOOL3036 Werk Road513-661-2740, ext. 346 • motherofmercy.org/JuniorBobcat

• Junior Bobcat Night Girls in grades 5 and 6 are invited for a night of fun activities including a scavenger hunt, music, dance, crafts, a bonfire, and a pizza party. A signed permission slip must be turned in the evening of the event. 6 - 8:30 p.m. March 8; $5.

MT. AIRY FOREST5083 Colerain Ave.parks.cincyregister.com/maple2013

• Maple in Mt. Airy Enjoy a hay-wagon ride to the Arboretum and interact with costumed sugar makers from the past. Taste maple sap, tea and sugar and learn how trees produce sugar. A free pancake breakfast is provided before the program begins. 9 a.m. March 2; $8 per person.

MUSIC TOGETHERHeld at Kids First Sports Center7900 E. Kemper Road • 513-652-6267 [email protected] • musictimestudio.net

• Family Music Class Ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers are invited to enjoy a mixed age Music Together class. Space and instruments are limited, please call ahead. 10 or 11 a.m. March 16; $7 per child.

REMARKABLE FAMILIES SYMPOSIUMHeld at Xavier University Cintas Center1624 Herald Ave. • xavier.edu/familyresiliency

• Remarkable Families Symposium 2013 This annual symposium for families raising children with special needs can find community resources, network with others, and join workshops covering topics such as medical support, programs and services, recreation, home health, financial planning and more. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. March 1; $25.

SHALOM FAMILYmyshalomfamily.org

• FREE Sensory Sunday: Stories, Songs and Fun For You and Your Little One These private interactive playgroups feature Miss Meliss, who keeps both parents and their little ones engaged with her unique brand of fun. Play dates include a snack and are open to families in the Jewish community with children ages 2 and younger in which at least one parent is Jewish. Two families will each win a $50 Target gift card at each event. Presented by Shalom Family, an initiative of The Mayerson Foundation. The Gymboree, 6209 Snider Road; 2 p.m. March 10 and 24.

SHARON WOODS11450 Lebanon Road • 513-521-7275A valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park.

• Leap, Hop RSVP By March 12. Ages 3 - 5 learn all about frogs and toads while they make a craft, read a story and meet an amphibian up close. 10 a.m. March 14; $5.

VOICE OF AMERICA METROPARK7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester513-867-5835 • yourmetroparks.net

• Discovery Kids RSVP by March 20. Bring your favorite stuffed animal for some games, crafts and snacks and help him wake up from his long winter ’s nap. 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. March 21; $3 plus a valid MetroParks of Butler County motor vehicle permit (see site for rates) is required to enter the park.

WESTON ART GALLERY650 Walnut St. • 513-977-4165 • westonartgallery.com

• Families Create Meet artist Robert Fry and create something wonderful out of wood items like toothpicks, Popsicle sticks and skewers. 10 a.m. March 23; $5.

WILSON COMMONS2951 Bodley Ave. 513-861-3435 • cincinnatiparks.com

• FREE Eggsceptional Eggstravaganza Learn about eggs and play a game or two, then finish of f the day with an egg hunt. Designed for ages 3 - 10 and their adults; please note that there are no restrooms on site. 1 - 3 p.m. March 23.

WINTON WOODS10245 Winton Road • 513-521-7275 • greatparks.orgA valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park.

• Growing Up a Farm Kid RSVP by March 4. Check out the farm animals’ tails and toes and decide which ones you could most use. Recommended for ages 2 - 5 with an adult caregiver. 9:30 - 11 a.m. March 5 or 6; $10 per child.

• Egg Compass Course RSVP by March 21. Ages 8 and older get a basic compass lesson before testing their skills on an egg compass course. 12 p.m. March 24; $8.

• Easter Brunch Families can celebrate the holiday with the Easter Bunny and enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet with over 25 items. 10 a.m., 12 or 2 p.m. March 31; $16.25 adults, $8 ages 2 - 12, plus tax.

• Easter Spectacular Kids of all ages enjoy a wagon ride to an Easter egg hunt, lunch, a photo with the Easter Bunny and more fun. 10:45 and 11:30 a.m., 12:15, 1 and 1:45 p.m. March 23 and 24; $9.25 per person plus tax.

WOODLAND MOUND8250 Old Kellogg Road • 513-521-7275 • greatparks.orgA valid Hamilton County Park District Motor Vehicle Permit ($3 daily, $10 annual) is required to enter the park.

• Colors in Nature Jamboree RSVP by March 14. Ages 3 - 5 go on a scavenger hunt and make a craft to discover the important of colors in nature. 10 a.m. March 15; $5.

• Small Wonders RSVP by March 21. Ages 18 months - 2 years and their parents learn about the natural world through hands-on activities, crafts and outdoor adventures. 10 a.m. March 22; $5.



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