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Children’s Hospital23 FAMILY FINANCE: with Denise Trowbridge 24 THE GO-TO GUIDE: Smaller Museums, Part One

ON THE GO06 NEWS ON THE GO: Including the Summer Camp Guide

Extra10 PRODUCT PIX11 BEST BETS12 GOOD NEWS, DAD NEWS: from Joel Oliphint13 TAKE IT FROM TRACY: 10TV’s Tracy Townsend14 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: Canal Winchester

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FAMILY FUN26 HANDS ON: A rain-cloud mobile from

Clintonville’s Wholly Craft54 COOKING WITH KIDS: Colcannon made

by The Friendship Circle of New Albany56 PARTIES: Mr. Game Room goes gaming

with the multiple-disabilities students atRidgeview Middle School

58 DAY TRIPPIN’: The brand-new GreaterCleveland Aquarium

60 EATING OUT WITH KIDS: Harvest MoonCafé in Canal Winchester

62 REVIEWS: Books, apps and a family-friendly website

HOT TOPIC: SUMMER CAMPS16 THE WAY TO NEW NORMAL: Where are you

headed after the diagnosis is delivered?19 AGE-APPROPRIATE: PEER RELATIONSHIPS

AGES 2-5: Preschools that integrate specialand typical needs AGES 5+: Friendships matter for both special-needs and typical kids AGES 14+: Dating for special-needs kids

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Not everyone rises to the challenge thatparenthood offers us, but I’d like to believethat most of us do. And I hope that the par-ents of children with special needs know that,in addition to letting their children transformthem into better people, they have also becomeprofoundly inspiring heroes to the rest of usparents.

I’ve always felt that becoming a par-ent has made me a better person than Iever thought I could be — or than I everwanted to be. When I consider how deepand how strong the wellspring ofparental energy and emotion runs, it’s alittle overwhelming. And I know it’s thedoing of these marvelous creatures whomade me a parent.

When I meet the parents of childrenwith special needs, I’m even more over-whelmed with awe. We’re talking a mag-nitude of energy, emotion and just plainstrength that trumps any sleepless nightI’ve ever spent worrying about my kids.Any bathroom (or path to the bathroom)I’ve cleaned up thanks to a stomach flu.Any hoops I’ve had to jump through inorder to get the housekeeping staff at ahotel 473 miles from home to look for asmall stuffed elephant that got leftbehind.

These are what I call my “mother-love” stories, the ones I’m going to relishreminding my kids of ad infinitum. Butthese other parents I meet, and especial-ly the ones I met working on our annualspecial-needs-focused issue, have moth-er- and father-love stories that are punc-tuated with Code Blues in neonatalintensive care units, by encounters withrude strangers in supermarkets whothink they have a right to know theirfamily history, with mountains of billsand health-insurance paperwork, withcalendars and datebooks more jam-packed with entries than the log book inan air-traffic control tower. And theyglow with pride and love as they explainhow they navigate these challenges.

I wonder if they ever thought they’dbe capable of doing what they do nowand of becoming the people they arenow. Did they ever imagine that some-day they would know and understandmore about chromosomes than their10th grade biology teacher? That they’dknow and understand more about edu-

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68. CONCRETIONS: Who doesn’t find these mil-lennia-in-the-making geological formations fasci-nating?

69. WENDY’S: Dave Thomas put this town on thefast-food map back in the day and those yummyburgers and Frostys keep us there.

70. THE ECUMENICAL SPIRIT: In a month whenmajor religions are celebrating different holy days,we deserve to give ourselves a pat on the back forhow well we all play (and worship) together here.

71. THE COST OF LIVING HERE: On the U.S. over-all cost-of-living index, Columbus scores 89. TheU.S. average is 100. Chicago scores 116, New YorkCity 159 and San Francisco 185. Not bad, eh?

72. COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE:CSAs are like the produce aisle, only better.

73. LIVING HISTORY COMMUNITIES AT SLATERUN AND OHIO VILLAGE

74. AND SPEAKING OF LIVING HISTORY, ourclose proximity to Amish country sure beats read-ing about this fascinating culture in books.

75. AND SPEAKING OF LIVING GEOGRAPHY,Columbus is home to a large number of top “firstancestries” in the country, meaning people whoidentify most with a country of ancestor origin likeSomalia, Morocco, Ghana, Turkey, Ethiopia, Liberiaand Zimbabwe.

79. THE CAPA BROADWAYSERIES: [insert cliché hereabout who needs to hop aplane to NYC]

80. ONCE UPON A CHILD: Theidea for this industry-changingkids-clothing resale shop washatched here in Columbus in1985 by Lynn and Dennis Blum.Family clothing budgets havebeen breathing a sigh of reliefever since.

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61. SCIOTO MILE: This redeveloped downtownpark along the Scioto River quickly became partof Columbus life when it opened last year. Thingscan only get busier and better this year!

62. RAINBOWS: We have some pretty spectacularones around here, wouldn’t you agree?

63. MUSEUM GIFT SHOPS: Probably the coolestplaces to find really unusual birthday presents(we’re addicted to the shops at COSI, ColumbusMuseum of Art, Franklin Park Conservatory andthe Wexner Center)

64. THE COLUMBUS CLIPPERS AND HUNTING-TON PARK: One of the most beautiful ballparks inthe country for one of the most successful teamsonly one stop away from The Show.

65. THE COLUMBUS CREW AND CREW STADI-UM: The first soccer-only stadium in the countryand home to some of the most dedicated fans inthe soccer world.

66. EARLY-CREDIT PROGRAMS AT AREA UNI-VERSITIES AND COLLEGES: Taking the bite outof future tuition bills is easy around here with somany quality schools to work with.

67. THE WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Thecool quotient at the Wex is off the charts fromvisual arts to performing arts, and now they’reexpanding their community-education efforts,including a teen learning lab.

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76. THE HONDA TEEN DEFENSIVE DRIVING PRO-GRAM AT THE MID-OHIO SCHOOL IN LEXINGTON:Calming the frazzled nerves of parents when theywant their kids to really learn how to handle black ice

77. REDBUD TREES: or Cersis Canadensis as they sayin the horticology biz. These trees with the purple-pink flowers are one of the prettiest signs of springaround here.

78. GEOCACHING: It’s hot, it’s happening and it’sone of the most ingenious ways to get a kid out frombehind the Gameboy (just give ‘em a GPS unitinstead if their thumbs get lonely).

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THE 2ND & 7 FOUNDATION’SFUNDAMENTAL FOOTBALLCAMPJune 25-27, half-day 8 a.m.-12 noonsessions; kids learn the basic funda-mentals of football in a non-contactsetting, while also learning aboutimportant attributes such as team-work, goal-setting, positive attitudeand commitment; camp feeincludes daily snacks, lunch andcamp shirt; proceeds benefit the2nd & 7 FoundationAges: 8 to 14Cost: $100Camp Location: Hilliard WeaverMiddle School, 4600 Avery Rd.,Hilliard 43026614-794-0221;secondandseven.com

BRIGHT MINDS ACADEMYCAMPSJune 11-July 20; weeklong, full-daysessions include “Fun Invention”camp for third-graders and older,and “Fun Engineering” and “Engi-neering Camp Extraordinaire”camps for 5th graders and olderAges: entering Grades 3 and olderCost: $235 to $275Camp Location: locations in Pow-ell and Westerville740-816-1530; youngbrightmind-sandinventorsacademy.com

BROADWAY2LA SUMMERACTING CAMPSJune 14-Aug. 10; trains campers inthe craft of acting; activities includeacting in film, TV, commercials andplays; each camp ends with an act-ing showcase for local talent agentsAges: 7 to 18Cost: $175

Camp Location: Columbus Per-forming Arts Center, 549 FranklinAve., Columbus 43215614-572-9005; broadway2LA.com

CLASSROOM ANTICS TECHCAMPSJune 11-Aug. 10; weeklong daycamp teaches video-game design,LEGO robotics, computer program-ming and stop-motion animationAges: 7 to 13Cost: $199 to $449 with early sign-up discounts availableCamp Location: multiple locationsthroughout Columbus suburbs800-595-3776; classroomantics.com

CREATIVE STRINGSWORKSHOPJune 19-23; study string instrumentimprovisation, composition andnon-classical styles in an experien-tial learning format with profession-al artists; students will perform pub-licly more than 25 times during theworkshop; students will need toprovide own instrument and shouldhave completed four years in a pub-lic-school program or graduatedfrom Suzuki Book 3.Ages: 10 to 15 for youth day camp;14 and older for overnight campCost: $159 (youth day camp), $675(teen/adult residency camp)Camp Location: Columbus Collegeof Art and Design, Loann CraneCenter for Design, 112 ClevelandAve. 3rd floor, Columbus 43215614-332-8689; christianhowes.com/education/creative-strings-work-shop/csw-2012-registration

THE JAY RICHARDSONFOUNDATION YOUTHEMPOWERMENT SUMMITFOR MALE ATHLETESJune 15-16, 9 a.m-6 p.m. each day;local professionals and pro athleteswill conduct workshops on topicsincluding media training, conflict

resolution, employment skills, nutri-tion, dressing for success, philan-thropy and fun ways to stay inshape over the summer Ages: entering Grades 6-12Cost: $25 (financial aid is available) Camp Location: Dublin SciotoHigh School, 4000 Hard Rd., Dublin43016614-219-9538; thejayrichardson-foundation.org

KIDZ TEMPOJune 11-Aug. 31; day camp in oper-ation from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. withbefore-care offered from 7-9 a.m.and after-care offered from 4-6 p.m.Ages: Kindergarten through Grade 6Cost: $155/week (day camp),$39.50/week (before-care),$39.50/week (after-care)Camp Location: Multiple locationsthroughout Columbus614-328-9845; kidztempo.com

MATH PLUS ACADEMYSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,ENGINEERING AND MATH(STEM) CAMPS

June 11-Aug. 17; weeklong, half-day camps cover elementary andmiddle school math, problemsolving, computer programming,entrepreneurship, chess, LEGOengineering and LEGO robotics;camper-to-teacher ratio averages3:1Ages: 5 to 13Cost: $197 to $247 per weekCamp Location: Math Plus Acade-my, 9681 Sawmill Rd., Powell 43065 614-792-6284;mathplusacademy.com

MOHICAN SCHOOLJune 11-15; day camp; campers willlearn how to safely operate differenttypes of boats and can earn an OhioBoater Education Card upon suc-cessful completion of courseAges: Grades 6 to 9Cost: $310Camp Location: Mohican School’sEnvironmental Learning Center,5370 Bunkerhill North Rd., Butler,OH 44822419-938-6671; mohicanout-doorschool.org

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MONTESSORI SUMMER FUNJune 11-Aug. 10; weeklong sessionsinclude gardening, swimming,exploring nature, arts, sports as wellas exploring the city on weekly fieldtripsAges: Kindergarten through Grade 6Cost: $2,100 for nine weeks (anddaily schedule from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.);weekly tuition (with daily 7:30 a.m.-4p.m. schedule) is $210 with addition-al $50 per week charge for 4-6 p.m.after-care; accepts Title XX fundsCamp Location: ColumbusMontessori Education Center, 979 S.James Rd., Columbus 43227614-231-3790; columbusmontessori.org

PREMIER KIDS SUMMERCAMPSJune 11-Aug. 17 (with break fromJuly 2-6); weeklong sessions offerindoor and outdoor gym games,crafts, swimming and special visi-tors; in operation from 9:30 a.m.-4p.m. each weekdayAges: 5 to 12Cost: $145 to $165 each week formembers of the Premier at SawmillAthletic Club, $180 to $205 for non-membersCamp Location: Premier atSawmill Athletic Club, 3111 HaydenRd., Columbus 43235614-336-2582;premieratsawmill.com

PURPLE DOG SUMMER ARTCAMPJune 18-Aug. 10; painting, drawingand sculpting projects focusedaround different art-history themesAges: Kindergarten through Grade 8Cost: $180 per sessionCamp Location: Purple Dog ArtStudio, 28 S. High St., New Albany43054614-226-0650; purpledogart.com

UPPER ARLINGTON CAMPONCE IN A WHILEJune 11-Aug. 17; a drop-in camp pat-terned after UA’s Summer Day Camp(see listing for description); dailyhours run from 7:30 am.-5:30 p.m.Ages: 6 to 12Cost: $240 at registration for UpperArlington resident or $250 at regis-tration for non-resident includesone-time registration fee, pool passand $150 punch card. Cost there-after is $5 per hour with a $35 maxi-mum charge per day.

Camp Location: Reed Road Park(shelter house), 3055 Reed Rd.,Upper Arlington 43221614-583-5300; uaoh.net

UPPER ARLINGTON SUMMERDAY CAMPJune 11-Aug. 17; day camp withvariety of planned activities, sports,arts and carfts, games, quiet recre-ation, movies, swimming, library vis-its and field trips; each day runsfrom 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. Ages: 6 to 12Cost: $230 at registration forUpper Arlington resident or $240at registration for non-residentincludes one-time registration fee,pool pass and five days of campattendanceCamp Location: Barrington Ele-mentary School, 1780 BarringtonRd., Upper Arlington 43221 orThompson Park (north shelterhouse), 4250 Woodbridge Rd.,Upper Arlington 43220614-583-5300; uaoh.net

UPPER ARLINGTON SUMMERSOCCER CAMPJune 11-14 (with June 15 raindate);soccer instruction through fun soc-cer games, activities and skill build-ing for older age groups; KinderKickers sessions (ages 3-4) offeredfrom 9-9:45 a.m. and 10-10:45 a.m.;Soccer Stars sessions (ages 5-6)offered from 9-10 a.m. and 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Skill Builders sessions(ages 7-14) offered from 9 a.m.-12noonAges: 3 to 14Cost: $70 (Kinder Kickers), $75 (Soc-cer Stars), $115 (Skill Builders)Camp Location: Thompson Park(south soccer fields off McCoy Rd.),4250 Mountview Rd., Upper Arling-ton 43221614-583-5300; uaoh.net

UU PINKJune 25-29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; girls-onlycamp designed to help build theskills to attain and maintain ahealthy weight; staffing includes aregistered dietician, exercise scien-tist and mental health counselorwho specializes in weight loss andwellnessAges: 11 to 14Cost: check website for more infor-mation, some scholarships availableCamp Location: Ultimate U TotalHealth, 5791 Zarley St., Suite B, NewAlbany 43054614-855-9489; ultimateu.org

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THIS LITTLE PIGGY WENT TO THE MARKET…And this little piggy is polished and pretty! PiggyPaint ($10) is a non-toxic nail polish with naturalingredients that is safe for young children. Thelow-odor paint dries quickly and provides littleones with fun and stylish nail art. And after youpaint their nails, you might as well paint your own! Piggy Paintcomes in an array of colors, and we found them at Petit Green.

Polaris Fashion Place, 1500 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 1214, Columbus, 614-840-0544, petitgreenbaby.com

WHOOZIT WHATZITIt may look like an over-caf-feinated clown but ManhattanToy’s Baby Whoozit ($13) isactually the latest in awardwinning toy design. Madespecifically to develop hand-eye coordination and providevisual stimulation, this fancifulfriend will delight baby’s sens-es. The plush velour body, highcontrast patterns, rattles,squeakers and a variety of tex-tures and shapes will fascinateand amuse little eyes, ears andhands while the compact sizemake it small enough to slipinto a pocket but large enoughto be loved. Available at Target, multiple locations,target.com

HIT OR MISSA great option for grandparentsshopping for teens (or viceversa!) because the card gameHit or Miss ($20) is multi-genera-tional! The game involveschoosing a category card and in45 seconds players write downas many related words as theycan think of. You’re rewardedfor thinking in sync but alsoscore points for coming up withcreative answers. Winner of mul-tiple awards including: MensaSelect, Dr. Toy’s Best ProductAward Winner and the NationalParenting Center Seal ofApproval. Find Hit or Miss at thenew Toyville store in Old Wor-thington. 679 High Street, Worthington, 614-824-8187,On Facebook: Toyville

ROBO USB HUBDitch the drab and hitch this RobotUSB Hub ($20) to a computer andschool work gets a lot more fun. Withlight-up eyes, arms that move andfour ports hidden in the rubberwheels, this pint-sized robot is boundto be a fast favorite when it comes todesk accessories. On the rack andready to roll atCOSI’s Sci-ence2Go!store.

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BALL POPPING FUNLittle ones are sure to beenthralled at the lights, soundsand moving balls on thePlayskool Poppin’ Park Pound‘N Pop Carnival ($20). Balls canbe rolled down the slide; theelephant’s ear lights up whilethe toy plays eight differentsongs (at a decent noise level,we might add).Available at toy retailers,including Babies R Us, Meijer and Walmart.

MOBILE DOLLHOUSEThe Playmobil Take Along Dollhouse ($50) isa mobile home like no other. The sturdy,detailed doll house snaps shuts and has ahandle so your preschooler can carry it fromroom to room or take it to Grandma’s. The doll house includes a family of four and furniture. Larson’s Toys and Games, 1617 W. LaneAve., Upper Arlington, 614-486-7701, larsonstoys.com


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EARTH DAY CELEBRATIONIn honor of Earth Day, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has planned a day full ofenvironment-related activities. Partake in games and crafts, meet characters andsay hello to animal friends. The celebration will take place on Saturday, April 21from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular zoo admission rates apply: $14.99 for ages 10-59,$10.99 for ages 60 and older, $9.99 for kids 2-9, and under 2 are free. Columbus-zoo.org has more information.4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell, 800-MONKEYS, columbuszoo.org

DISNEY IN CONCERTHear your favorite Disney classics performed by the Columbus Symphony Orches-tra during Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies. Enjoy songs from‘The Little Mermaid,” “Aladdin” and many more as the orchestra is led by conduc-tor Albert-George Schram. The performance is 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 at theOhio Theatre. Tickets are $23-$68.39 E. State St., Downtown, 800-745-3000 (for tickets),columbussyphony.com

THE KENTE PROJECTIn a joint collaboration, the PNC Arts Alive program and the Greater ColumbusArts Council present “The Kente Project,” a performance that presents WestAfrican folk takes through various mediums. The Columbus Children’s Theatre,Columbus Children’s Choir, Thurber House and the Thiossane West African DanceInstitute will come together to share the stories with the community. The KenteProject will be held on Saturday, April 28 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April29 at 3 p.m. All three shows are at the Lincoln Theatre, and tickets are $15-$18.769 E. Long St., Downtown, 800-745-3000 (for tickets), capa.com

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MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALSThe youngsters will get a kick out of the battle between hugemonster trucks. Watch the trucks in action as the national tourmakes its way to the Schottenstein Center on Saturday, April14. With truck names like Bigfoot Bessie and Transaurus, thegigantic vehicles are sure to provide some interesting andexciting entertainment. The show begins at 7 p.m., and ticketsare $10 for children 2-12 and $20-$50 for adults.555 Borror Dr., Campus, 800-745-3000 (for tickets),schottensteincenter.com

IMAGINATION MOVERSNow the stars of a Disney Channel show, the bandImagination Movers is on tour and coming toColumbus! The Imagination Movers are a high-energy band that performs rock and pop songssuitable for all ages. Kids will be entertained as theysing songs about relatable topics and interact withthe audience. There will be two opportunities tosee the show: 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April20. They are performing at the Palace Theatre, andticket prices range from $16-$36.34 W. Broad St., Downtown, 614-469-0939,capa.com

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I didn’t know what toexpect when my wife and Iintroduced our 4-year-old,Liam, to the world of sportsthrough the Whetstone Com-munity Center’s fall soccerleague, but I think I’m readynow.

Kate, my wife, thought a4-year-old with a summerbirthday might be too youngfor competitive sports, but Ithought we could harnessLiam’s boundless energy.Better to kick a soccer ballthan his little sister.

We were both right. Soc-cer did sap some of his ener-gy, but I underestimatedhow much work it would be,explaining competitivesports to a 4-year-old. Liam

had never counted off bynumbers. He’d never done ashooting drill. Heck, he did-n’t know what “shooting”was. Just the differencebetween “goal” and “goalie”had to be explained severaltimes.

At practice, I often endedup cat-herding the Pantherswith Liam’s coach, who hadneither coached nor playedsoccer. Turns out neither ofthose limitations matteredmuch. Coaching strategieswere less about drills andmore about sensing whenthe group’s attention spanhad tanked so we’d sendthem running to a farawaytree while screaming, “Pantherrrrrrrs!”

On the day of the firstgame, everyone was excited.Liam dashed onto the fieldin his purple uniform, butthen stopped abruptly.

“Daddy,” he said. “Whatare those people in the yel-low shirts doing here?”

“That’s the other team,Liam,” I said. “That’s whoyou’re playing against.”

“But I wanna play withmy team,” he whined.

I had more explaining todo.

Our biggest breakthroughcame in a midseason gamewhen Liam had to playgoalie. He was still moreinterested in the grass thanthe game, so I told him topretend he was Spider-Man,

and the other team’s playerswere the bad guys, and hehad to keep them from get-ting the ball in Spider-Man’snet. Standing in a goalieshirt that was so big it couldhave passed for a dress,Liam looked across the fieldwith the fiercest superheroface he could muster,clenched his teeth, and said,“OK, Daddy.” Competitionfinally made sense.

Kate and I had our ownlight-bulb moment duringthe first game. We finallyunderstood why our ownparents did their best tomake it to every childhoodsporting event. Initially, itwas easy to see soccer as yetanother weekly commitment.

But it only took one gamefor Kate and me to becomethose parents. You couldhear us on the sidelinesyelling, “Go, Will!” and “Goodtry, Tatum!” We were Pan-ther parents and we lovedour team — even if it some-times resembled a swarm ofpurple bees tracking some-thing sweet.

It also provided instantcamaraderie with the otherparents. I suppose it’s thecommon goal that bringsfamilies together. We wantedour Panthers to win — or, atleast, have a good time forhalf an hour. In school, thecommon educational goal istoo nuanced, too undefined.It takes sports to form an

instant bond.I anticipate some con-

cepts will require re-teachingthis season, such as, “It’sokay to get muddy” and“Stop holding hands withgirls during the game” and“You’re going the wrongway!” But I’ll be ready withsuperhero analogies, andLiam will be ready with hissteely gaze.

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as Bob Dylan’s and still don’t knowthe purple dinosaur’s name.

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Our family is already one of thou-sands deeply engrossed in the summercamp crunch (it started last monthwhen Columbus Parent published itssummer camp guide and continues thismonth with its mini-guide for morecamps). So, where to send Ian to enjoythe long hot days of summer? To datewe’ve had pretty good success with acombination of YMCA camp, sportscamps and time away with the paternaland maternal grandparents.

This year we’re challenged a littlemore as our “baby” is now 10 years old.We are venturing into the pre-adolescentor tween years and — gulp — it looks abit daunting. The key is to find activitiesand camps that will hold his interest

because, as every parent knows, it onlytakes a minute for a child to decide“there’s nothing to do.”

Last year at this time, I wrote aboutthe rush for a spot in Central Ohio sum-mer camps, particularly the day campoperations. Competition can be stiffbecause for working parents, “camp” ismore than a place to hang out and inter-act with other children, it is critical childcare. My best advice when it comes tofinding a camp is research.

The operators of any camp should bemore than willing to take your questionsabout activities, safety, experience andbackground of their staffers. Don’t for-get to check the Ohio Department of Joband Family Services (ODJFS) for inspec-

tion reports. You can do this by simplygoing to their website to search forinspection reports. Here is a link,http://jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/childcare.stm

We had success last summer by mix-ing things up a bit. Ian attended asports-themed day camp for severalweeks then got a break, hung out withextended family out of town, andsqueezed in a basketball camp on a col-lege campus. This year, we’ll try tokeep it exciting, economical and inter-esting. Of course, like last year, Iwarned you of how some of the campsfill up fast. We’re still working out ourplans and I wish you and your familythe best as you tackle the summercamp scramble, too.

on the go: TAKE IT FROM TRACY

SummerPLANS

BY TRACY TOWNSEND

It will be here before you know it —summer vacation! There are nearlyone hundred days and counting,depending upon your school district.My son, Ian, more than likely has theexact number of days left in the schoolyear written down somewhere. At thevery least, I know he’s making mentaltally marks as the time goes by.

Tracy Townsend is a news reporter and anchor with 10TV News HD.


“It has a small town feel with all the amenities of a city,” said resident Amanda Lemke. “We can go dothings just like we were in larger city and then go thecenter of town and feel like we’re in a small community.”

Many locals like to start their day at the WigwamRestaurant, an old-school diner with a counter wherepatrons can watch their food be prepared. The eatery,which closes at 2 p.m. most days, specializes in break-fast and pie.

Another yummy spot for good java and great mealsis Harvest Moon Café. Located in the same building asThe Garden Herb Shop, the restaurant focuses onhealthy foods made with fresh ingredients and organicherbs and spices.

Families also enjoy eating at Shade on the Canal, asports pub that welcomes children, or at Kingy’s PizzaPub, which attracts families from all around the area.

For something sweet, stop into Fantasy Cupcake.The quaint bakery usually has 12 different flavors ofhomemade cupcakes from which to choose. They alsosell cake pops for a smaller treat.

A few doors down from the bakery is CornerSmiths,a shop that’s chock full of treats for mommies. Thestore carries unique antiques and funky home goods aswell as handmade accessories for women. Parents caneasily pay a quick visit with kids in tow (they have bribeammo — candy dishes — strategically placed aroundthe store)

Families also are invited to visit Studio 7.5, a work-ing artist studio and gift shop. The studio is open Sat-urdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment.

The downtown also is home to The Ed Jeffers BarberMuseum.

“It’s the only one of its kind,” Jarvis said. “It’s verystunning to step in there and see all the back bars,

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Canal Winchester

Bruce Jarvis likes to compare Canal Winchester’sdowntown to a Norman Rockwell painting.

“We consciously try to make a feeling of small town America,” said Jarvis, the executive director of Destination Canal Winchester. “I think we’re pretty successful at it.”

The historic downtown is home to several thriving,locally owned businesses and restaurants, Jarvis said.The city also is served by a bustling retail district on Gen-der Road that offers numerous chain restaurants andstores. Jack’s Pets is a fun stop on the way in or out oftown. The friendly staff is open to answering questionsand willing to let kids pet and hold many of the critters.

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The covered bridge at the James H. Kelley III Preserve

Jack’s Pets


fancy bottles and shavingmugs.”

The museum, which is openby appointment, began as thepersonal collection of Ed Jef-fers, a lifelong Canal Winches-ter resident, said Mike Ippoliti,president of Canal WinchesterArea Historical Society.

The society also gives toursof a one-room school house,historic grain elevator and rail-road depot located at theCanal Winchester Area Histori-cal Society Complex.

“They’re all available totour by appointment,” Ippolitisaid. “You don’t have to be agroup.”

The tours offer a flavor ofthe area’s history and the roleagriculture and the transporta-tion industry played in it.

The Mid-Ohio Historical(Doll and Toy) Museum isanother interesting museum inthe area: With a million-dollarinventory of mostly dolls (some

hundreds of years old), trainsets and toys, it’s a must-seefor doll scholars! The museumre-opens for 2012 on April 4.

Families can learn moreabout the history of farming atnearby Slate Run Living Histori-cal Farm that depicts farm andfamily life in the 1880s. Thehistorical farm, operated byColumbus Metro Parks, offers

visitors the chance to performchores and interact with cos-tumed staff members.

Other fun outdoor places tovisit are Guiler Park, which fea-tures the local pool and play-ground equipment, and theJames H. Kelley III Preserve,which features a coveredbridge, creek access and hikingtrails.

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A family’s journey into the world ofspecial needs begins somewhere.Whether it’s prenatally, at birth or days,weeks or even years later when adiagnosis is made, at some point afamily realizes they have begun ajourney down a path they probablynever expected to travel.

Where are they headed? To whathealth professionals like LoriMcCullough call “the new normal.”

It starts with…

THE DIAGNOSIS. Dr. Barry Halpern is a neonatologist in Columbus, working with

newborns and the health issues they face. He’s also the dad of 24-year-old Max, who has Down syndrome, a chromosomal abnormal-ity that puts a child at greater risk for a variety of medical condi-tions and cognitive delays.

“What all parents do is have this image of their baby before it’sborn,” Halpern said. “There is never a blank slate.”

But when a child is diagnosed with a disability, whether pre- orpost-birth, that slate gets wiped clean.

“You’ve lost the child you never had anyway,” Halpern said,“but you have nothing to replace that image with.”

Halpern is working with the Down Syndrome Association ofCentral Ohio (DSACO) to develop guidelines for communicatingdiagnoses to families. DSACO recently surveyed Down syndromeparents to find out what their diagnosis experiences had been. Theresults varied from families who felt supported by sensitive healthprofessionals to those left stunned by diagnoses overheard in hos-pital hallways or delivered on the run by a never-to-be-seen-againmedical resident.

The Kingsley family had a rough experience when they learnedtheir then-7-month-old son Brett had Spinal Muscular AtrophyType 1, an especially severe form of this degenerative disease. Theywere in the midst of tests for what seemed to be developmentaldelays, only to be given the SMA-1 diagnosis during a consultationwhen all three of their children, including then-toddler son Ethanand oldest daughter Paige, then just a preschooler, were present.

“I don’t think there’s any soft way of putting it,” said dad Scott,but his wife Allison has never forgotten how Paige came awayfrom the experience and “did not like boy doctors” anymore. Theyhave since had their faith in the medical profession restored,thanks to people like McCullough, a social worker at NationwideChildren’s Hospital, and nurses and doctors who, as Allison said,“truly see the child in Brett and not the diagnosis.”

But once a diagnosis is delivered, every family is unique in howthey react to…

hot topic: SPECIAL NEEDS

NORMALnew

BY JANE HAWES

TESSA BERG PHOTO

The Way to


THE IMPACT.Many health professionals use the “five stages of

grief” model developed by Dr. Elizabeth Kübler-Ross todescribe how families react to a diagnosis: denial, fol-lowed by anger, bargaining, depression, then accept-ance. But many others think it doesn’t apply.

Marge Barnheiser is the program director forDSACO and also the mother of 25-year-old Alyson,who has Down syndrome.

“I kind of don’t believe it because I’ve seen so manydifferent responses,” said Barnheiser. “I just wantednormalcy. I wasn’t in a rush and it took me a couple ofweeks to want to learn about Down syndrome.”

Dona Holmstrom, whose youngest daughter Kenzie,now 3, was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth,said she also just needed to get away from the crushof other people’s curiosity.

“I sent text messages but couldn’t talk to people,”Holmstrom said.

Vickie Hobensack is a nurse at Nationwide Chil-dren’s Hospital, working with families whose childrenhave congenital disorders. Like Halpern, Hobensack

said she sees families strug-gle to replace the pre-diag-nosis image with what’s real.

“It comes and goes,”Hobensack said of the emo-tional impact, “especiallywith every milestone eventlike birthdays, the first dayof kindergarten when otherchildren are heading off but not yours, with seniorprom or going off to college.”

Parents, said McCullough and Hobensack, shouldallow themselves to not react perfectly. Most healthprofessionals know that families will not “hear” all theinformation getting hurled at them initially.

“It’s OK to ask no questions,” Hobensack said. Butwhen you’re ready, added McCullough, don’t be afraidto ask more than once and to write down what you’retold.

What is most critical, say parents and profession-als, is to surround your family with…

Help arrives in many forms when a child has aspecial need. It was the nurse who brought AllisonKingsley a boxed lunch when she lost track of timeduring an early round of Brett’s testing. It was afriend’s mother-in-law who knocked on a neighbor’sdoor because she had seen a girl with Down syn-drome playing there, finding Dona Holmstrom herfirst other-parent connection.

The challenge for many is accepting the help thatis out there. The Kingsley family calls that help their“Circle of Hope”: They are the small army of FirstCommunity Church members, staffers at NationwideChildren’s Hospital and Easter Seals, Brett’s kinder-

garten classmates and many others.“We’ve surrounded ourselves with

people like us,” Allison Kingsley said. Within that first year of diagnosis,

many parents also learn to access otherparents. Zorica Wooddell got involvedwith DSACO’s Little Buddies supportgroup soon after her daughter, Sophia,now 4, was diagnosed with Down syn-drome. This group primarily serves fami-lies whose children are 3 or younger.

“You feel lost,” Wooddell said, “butfinding support through other families is

the best thing you can do. You’re all in the sameboat.”

But not all support, however well intended, isgoing to be useful for every family. Hobensack saidshe’s wary of what parents pick up on the Internet,especially the blogs and chat sites that many peopleuse to connect with others.

Columbus Parent spent time over sever-al weeks with the Kingsley family,learning what their “new normal” is.Staff photographer Alysia Burton creat-ed another of her unique multi-mediastories from the images and sounds sherecorded. To see this story and readmore, visit ColumbusParent.com.

Columbus Parent also attended a meeting of the LittleBuddies. To read and see more about how this supportgroup works, visit our website at ColumbusParent.com.

A SUPPORT NETWORK.

ALYSIA BURTON PHOTOSEthan, Paige, Brett and Allison Kingsley visit the barber.

Brett celebrates his 6th birthday with his Britton Elementary classmates


Julia G. (New Albany, OH):We are considering starting our daughter on allergy shots for her allergic asthma. Mybest friend’s son is also on allergy shots and is allowed to take his shots at home. Is itsafe to take allergy shots at home? Also, her son has been on shots for 10+ years withminimal relief of his symptoms...is that normal?

Dr Shah:Firstly, we should address allergy immunotherapy (shots) in general. For those people whohave allergic nasal symptoms or asthma and are able to receive allergy shots, those shotshave been shown to be very effective. I believe the best physicians to prescribe allergy shotsare those trained as allergists. Secondly, while allergy shots are relatively safe, there is a lowbut real risk of a systemic allergic reaction to the shot - each time you receive one. This isthe reason allergists have their patients receive shots in a doctor’s office and then wait forthirty minutes afterwards, to decrease the risk that a serious life threatening reaction wouldoccur at home. Allergic reactions, whether they are to allergy shots, medications or foodscan progress rapidly and should not be taken lightly. Therefore the College of Allergy andAsthma recommends that allergy shots be administered under physician supervision.

As to your best friend’s son, nobody should be on allergy shots for life. In my opinion,rarely should anyone be on allergy shots for more than a few years. Sometimes whena patient receives allergy shots at home, they may be getting doses that are below the‘maximum’ dose. When the body doesn’t receive high enough doses, it is unable tomount a proper immune response to the allergens and thus results in only partial reliefof symptoms. There is also a decreased risk of systemic allergic reactions with these“diluted” shots (which is why physicians may be more comfortable allowing them athome) but also why this option is only minimally effective.

If your daughter is over 12 years old, I would encourage you to talk to your allergist aboutrush immunotherapy. This cutting-edge technology will allow you to reach ‘maximum’concentrations faster, with less shots and most importantly, deliver “allergy-free”symptoms the quickest. The shots are administered in the allergist’s office and the coursecan be finished in less than two years.

How Do Allergy Shots Work?“Beware of the Internet,” Hobensack said. “If

Suzie’s mom is crazy, there’s no warning onher blog that says so. Blogs go both ways (withthe helpfulness) but it comes back to treatingeach family (and their situation) as individual.”

And not every support group is a perfect fitfor a family’s needs. Recognize real supportwhere you really find it, said McCullough: “Youmight have a whiny support group but yourbowling league might be better support.”

So where are these families headed? Eventu-ally, say parents and professionals, they willarrive at…

THE NEW NORMAL.Parents and professionals define the “new normal” in these ways:FLEXIBILITY: “you come to the expectation of the unexpected,” said McCullough. “Some-times Christmas Eve is spent at the hospital.”

A SENSE OF HUMOR “even at stuff other people would find morbid,” said McCullough.

PATIENCE and what McCullough calls “having grace” because “sometimes one personwill be strong and the other will not; it’s a teeter-totter.”

ADVOCACY: “You will always be an advocate,” said McCullough but, added Hobensack,recognize that “it is not your job to teach the world.”

WHOLE-FAMILY HEALTH: “You can’t take care of the child with special needs to theexclusion of the siblings, your spouse and yourself,” said Hobensack. “You deserve to behappy,” said McCullough.

HUMILITY: “Be willing to access the support that’s out there,” said McCullough.

And, most of all, don’t forget to appreciate the journey, said Holmstrom: “It’shard and it is an emotional roller coaster, but the rewards far outweigh the work.The little things are very rewarding. We take nothing for granted.”

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The playgroups at theChildhood League Cen-ter look like those foundanywhere else in the city,and the children partici-pating look just like anyother group of childrenin the preschool agegroup. In fact, anyoneobserving them may noteven think to wonder,“Which are the special-needs children andwhich are the typicallydeveloping children?”

And that’s just the beau-ty of it.

A staff of 48 — includingteams of teachers, occupa-tional, speech-language andphysical therapists, familyservice specialists, nursingservices, and a child andfamily therapist — ensuresthat each child at the center,regardless of their uniqueneeds, passes on from itready for kindergarten, con-fident in their abilities andenthusiastic about learning.

The results are remark-able. Five-year-old Aviva’sparents were told by herdoctors she would never beable to walk. But, with herplucky determination to dowhat the other kids in hergroup were doing, and witha lot of love and supportfrom her parents, teachersand physical therapists,Aviva earned a standing ova-tion at her preschool gradua-tion last spring by walkingacross the stage to receiveher diploma.

A fellow group member,Sidney Schmaltz, was com-mended by her kindergartenteacher this year for herinterpersonal skills andcompassion. Her parents,Heather and BrockSchmaltz, chose to place herand her younger sister,Audrey, in the center for theexperience of interactingwith people from many dif-ferent backgrounds.

“Education is not justabout learning numbers andletters — it’s also setting thestage for social interactionsfor the rest of their lives,”said Mrs. Schmaltz. “Wedecided that not only couldthey get the preschool fun-damentals at the center, butthey also could interact withpeople who might not lookor act like them. That’s notsomething you can teach,and we wanted our girls to

have that experience.”It is uncertain how many

lives actually have beentouched by the center’s pro-grams over the years — notonly have those of the chil-dren been enriched, butmany of them also havegone on to careers in theearly childhood education,

psychology and medicalfields as a result of theirinteraction, said BarbaraActon, executive director.

“We believe that all chil-dren are born with an innatedesire to connect,” Actonsaid. “It is natural for chil-dren to want to be loved,and also to give love.”

need to know: AGE APPROPRIATE: PEER RELATIONSHIPS

Where Everyone PlaysPreschools that integrate special and typical needs

BY KRISS K. GALLOWAY

The Childhood League Center, 670 S. 18th St., is one of nine Franklin County Help Me Growproviders, serving nearly 250 children and fami-lies through home visitation. The center alsooffers an Early Intervention Program, half-dayclasses for children 12 months to 3 years, as wellas a Parent Coaching Program. In June, the centersigned a land-lease agreement with ColumbusCity Schools for a possible new home on the FortHayes campus.

614-253-6933; childhoodleague.org

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It took Gabie Jo Reese a while toagree to hug her friend Bella Watkins.But 6-year-old Bella understood the 7-year-old’s reluctance to have physicalcontact. From the start of the girls’friendship, Gabie’s mom always hasexplained “some of Gabie’s quirkiness”to Bella.

“The key to having typical friends isbeing perfectly honest,” said MichelleReese of Hilliard. “Gabie is autistic andthese are her characteristics. This ishow we deal with it.”

The friendship between Bella, a typ-ical kindergartener, and Gabie hashelped both girls, their mothersagreed.

“Bella definitely has (benefitted),”said her mother, Jennifer Watkins ofHilliard. “They get along really well.Bella has learned to understand how tointeract with her.”

These days the girls regularly hug,share inside jokes and enjoy craftingtogether.

Friendships between typical chil-dren and their peers with special needscan have a positive impact on bothkids, said Dr. Patricia Nash, a pediatricexpert in development and behavior atNationwide Children’s Hospital.

“A child with special needs wouldlearn a lot about social skills and inter-active play,” Nash said. “A typical childwould learn compassion and empathy.They would learn to be caring towardsother people.”

Parents of typical children can helptheir children forge friendships withtheir special needs classmates byreaching out to the other child’s par-ents, said Barb Yavorcik, executivedirector of the Autism Society of Ohio.

She recommends calling the otherfamily and letting them know you’dlike to arrange a play date. A good firststep might be suggesting that the twofamilies plan an outing together, she

said. “It’s very isolating having a child

with a disability,” Yavorcik said. “Hav-ing someone reach out really means alot. It really can be a lot.”

When you are trying to arrange aplay date, it’s OK to ask questions in arespectful way, Nash said. Make it clearthat you are asking because you wantto make sure the other child is safeand comfortable while he or she is with

you, she said.Nash also suggested asking about

safety precautions, food allergies and“how close of an eye do you need tokeep on the child.”

Reese prefers to accompany Gabieto Bella’s house so she can be nearbyfor the girls. She said has enjoyedwatching their friendship unfold.

“(Gabie) has blossomed,” her moth-er said. “It’s really good for her.”


Typical Friends BY MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON

TIPS FOR ENCOURAGING GOOD FRIENDSHIPS: • Encourage children with typical needs to treat children with special

needs the way they want friends to treat them.

• Explain the child’s condition but don’t dwell on the differencesbetween the kids.

• Focus on the things the child with special needs can do.

• Don’t allow your child to make generalizations about children withspecial needs.

• Remind your children that every child, regardless of needs, has gooddays and bad days.

Source: Dr. Patricia Nash, a pediatric expert in development and behavior at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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Zayne Harshaw is like any other16-year-old boy. He’s a sopho-more in high school, at OakstoneAcademy in Westerville. He lovesclassic rock and learned to playsongs by Def Leppard and Bostonon his guitar. After all, ladies digan axe man.

But when Zayne approached hisparents, Gwen and Gene Harshaw,about going on a date with a girl fromhis class, they were caught off guard.

“[Zayne and his girlfriend] werepressuring for a date, but we didn’tjump on it right away,” Mrs. Harshawsaid. “We had a fear of the unknown.”

Zayne has autism. A child’s firstdate can make any parent’s palmssweaty, but guiding a child with autismthrough the wavy waters of romanticrelationships presents its own chal-lenges. But, as with any relationship,experts say communication is key.

“When you start talking about datingand having intimate relationships, wetend to want to talk around it andallude to things, but you can’t do thatnecessarily with individuals on the spec-trum because we don’t even know ifthey’re going to understand,” said ChrisFiller, program director of LifespanTransitions Center of the Ohio Centerfor Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI).

Talking about what to do and whatnot to do on a date is a good place tostart, Filler said, because it helps par-ents understand what their childalready knows about dating.

Zayne’s girlfriend is also on thespectrum, so Mrs. Harshaw called hermother and the families workedtogether to plan the date.

“You’re like a cruise director,” Mr.Harshaw said. “We tried to take out asmany of the potential surprises as pos-sible. You have to be humble enough tobe honest about what can happen.”

The pair went to Easton, somewherethey felt comfortable and where themothers could be close by but unobtrusive.

“Going on a date alone is probablynot the best place to start,” saidDonna Owens, program director ofOCALI’s Family Center.

The couple ate dinner, went to amovie (“The Lorax,” picked because itwouldn’t be too visually or emotion-ally overwhelming) and then gotdessert at Max & Erma’s. The Har-shaws coached Zayne on everythingfrom making change and finding afirst-date gift to dressing well but nottoo well: Zayne was ready to breakout the tux.

Don’t be afraid, either, to broachthe topic of getting physical, say theexperts.

“The more uncomfortable it is todiscuss, the more important it is todiscuss,” said Brenda Smith Myles, asenior fellow at OCALI.

Any awkward or confusingmoments were worth it.

“Zayne’s brother joined theArmy after graduation,” Mrs. Harshawsaid. “We didn’t see dating coming thissoon, but I’m so grateful. After hisbrother left, it was hard on Zayne. Butthis, this has been something reallywonderful for him.”


Dating on the spectrumWhen a child with autism wants to date

NEED MORE SUPPORT?The Nisonger Center at The Ohio State

University offers a program called Aspira-tions which is designed to be a space foryoung adults with autism and their par-ents to talk about their social experi-ences including dating. Visit aspira-tionsohio.org for more information.

QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE THE DATE:• Who are you going on a date with?• Where do you intend to go?• How will you pick up or meet

your date?• How long do you expect the date

to be?• What are your expectations? • Who else will be around?• Why do you think your date will like

the activity you’ve chosen?• What kinds of things can you talk

about?• What will you say if you want to hold

your date’s hand or put your armaround them?

• How will you know if your date is having a good time?

Sources: Chris Filler, Wendy Szakacs, Amy Bixler Coffin,

Brenda Smith Myles and Donna Owens of OCALI

BY JACKIE MANTEY

14+YEARS

ALYSIA BURTON PHOTOThe Harshaw Family


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I sometimes find my daughter staring into space.When I looked up “staring spells” online, I foundinformation on “absence seizures.” Is it possible thatmy child is having seizures?

Most kids who stare off into space are not experiencing seizures.If you can’t interrupt these spells by gently touching her, however, itcould be a possible sign of an absence seizure.

To be on the safe side, consider a visit to her primary care physi-cian who will be able to give a more specific diagnosis based onyour daughter’s medical history or refer you to a specialist for diag-nosis.

Absence seizures are brief (usually less than 15 seconds) distur-bances in brain function due to abnormal electrical activity in thebrain. A person may also stop walking or talking mid-sentence, andis usually wide awake and thinking clearly immediately after theseizure.

Absence seizures occur most commonly in people under age 20,usually in children ages 4 to 12. They can occur rarely or up to hun-dreds of times a day and may occur for weeks to months before they are noticed.

Many children end up outgrowing these seizures by the time they reach adult-hood. In the meantime, doctors may prescribe anti-seizure medications. They mayalso restrict driving and other potentially dangerous activities such as swimming orbathing unsupervised.

If your daughter is diagnosed with absence seizures, you and your doctor shoulddevelop a seizure plan and share it with your daughter’s school.

need to know: PEDIATRIC HEALTHSOURCE

EXPERTS FROM NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ANSWERCOMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT HEALTH AND SAFETY

Dr. Charlotte Jonesis an attendingpediatric neurolo-gist at NationwideChildren’s Hospitaland an AssistantProfessor of Pedi-atrics at The OhioState University Col-lege of Medicine.

TIP OF THE MONTH

SEASONAL ALLERGIES

CHECK AIR QUALITY. Weather and news sites oftenpost when pollen counts are high. When they are, stayinside and keep windows closed, if possible.

WASH. Your children should always wash their hands orshower and change clothing after playing outside.

DON’T MOW. If your child has seasonal allergies, thinktwice about asking them to cut the grass. This stirs uppollen and mold spores.

MEDICATE. If you child is still suffering, consult your pri-mary care physician about possible medications that canrelieve symptoms.

The warmer weather has many of us spending more timeoutside. But if your children suffer from seasonal allergies,more time outside isn’t always fun. Though there’s noreal cure for allergies, these tips may relieve some com-mon symptoms:


GIVE PART OF YOURSELF. Give something that has a tangi-ble, significant impact on some-one’s life: a piece of yourself. Afew ideas: Give blood to theAmerican Red Cross. A singlepint can save the lives of up tothree people, yet only 3 percentof Americans donate. Or donateyour hair to Locks of Love,which makes free custom hairpieces (which ordinarily cost upto $6,000) for children who havelost their hair due to illnesseslike cancer.

GIVE WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE.

Clip your unused couponsand send them to military fami-lies overseas, via the OverseasCoupon Project. Families cansave by using them in the com-missaries on their bases. Theonly cost is the stamp. Avidcouponers can donate some oftheir “2-for-1” stash to local

homeless family shelters. TheYWCA Family Center and theHomeless Families Foundationhave lists of needed items ontheir websites.

If you have valuables gather-ing dust, auction them off anddonate the proceeds to charity.Through eBay Giving Works, youcan donate 10 to 100 percent ofthe sale price to charity. Or, sellthe item on a site such asCraigslist, then donate themoney.

Green thumb? Donate veg-gies from your garden to localfood banks, which always wel-come fresh produce. Remodel-ing? Donate your old buildingfixtures to Habitat for Humani-ty, which sells them in theirReStore shops to raise money tobuild new houses.

PUT THE WEB TO WORK.Even if you don’t have time

to volunteer, your computer

does. The World CommunityGrid allows charities to use yourcomputer’s processing powerwhen you aren’t. The grid linksyour computer with thousandsof others, creating a virtualsuper computer. It saves non-profits money and reduces thetime needed to conduct researchon projects such as curing pedi-atric cancer. Or shop online forthe cause. Ebates.com memberscan donate their cash-backrebates to charity. At iGiveSmart.com, the site’s retailpartners give a percentage ofpurchases made through thesite directly to the charity youchoose.

SHOPPING FOR CHARITY. You might be able to use retailrewards and discount cards tofunnel money to your favoritecauses. Meijer and Kroger havecommunity rewards programsallowing you to link your store

card to a favorite charity, whichreceives a small donation everytime you shop. AmericanExpress, Discover, Visa and Mas-terCard all allow card holders touse credit card points andrebates to make charitable dona-tions.

With a little bit of creativity,you can leverage what youalready have into greater goodfor the community — even ifyou don’t have a lot of extramoney to give.

Now, more than ever, we need togive. The lingering impact of the reces-sion has left more people in need, butnonprofits are less able to provide asdonations decrease. Demand foressentials, such as food and housing, ispersistently high

If you’re like me — a busy parentwith few extra dollars to spare — you’llprobably just shrug and say, “I justdon’t have anything left to give.” Butyou do, just by maximizing theresources you already have and lever-aging the services you already use.

“These days, it’s about how we give,not how much,” said Nicole BouchardBoles, author of “How to Be an Every-day Philanthropist.”

The goal, explained Boles, is to “giveintelligently and wring the most poten-tial out of everything we donate, par-ticularly if we have less to contribute.”

need to know: FAMILY FINANCE

Give Your Money FOR NOTHING BY DENISE TROWBRIDGE

Denise Trowbridge is a self-professed money geekwho writes about personal

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THE DOLL MUSEUM AT THE OLD RECTORY

You don’t have to be a collector or a child to appreciate thefine collection of 19th and 20th century dolls at the museum.The variety and quality of dolls and the detailed dollhousesmakes this a fun visit for all ages.

The collection, which includes everything from dolls withfancy hair and clothing to homemade dolls to rare male dolls,shows how the popular toy can be seen as a work of art.

Portrait dolls depicting famous historical and fictional char-acters are another unique element of the collection. The muse-um even has a doll carved out of a wishbone.

We advise that you call ahead to make sure the museum willbe open, even during posted hours. During our attempts tovisit for this review, it sometimes wasn’t.

need to know: THE GO-TO GUIDE

(PART ONE)

Central Ohio is home to some great, family-friendly museums like COSI, the ColumbusMuseum of Art and the Ohio History Center.But we’re also home to some pretty niftysmaller museums — the kind you probablyhave driven past and thought, “I wonder ifthat would be worth a visit?” Well, wonderno more. We checked out several and here isour first batch of reviews!

CENTRAL OHIO FIRE MUSEUM & LEARNING CENTER

The focus of this museum in a century-old firehouseis fire safety, but it’s the front part that will excite thekids most. That’s where a variety of vintage fireengines (hand-drawn, horse-drawn and motorized)can be seen but, more importantly, there’s a play areawhere fire gear can be donned, a brass pole slid downand real fire-engine equipment played in.

In the back are some fairly vivid life-size dioramasthat educate visitors about fire hazards and damage,and the importance of planning escape routes out of aburning building. Some of them might be too vivid foryoung children, but the tour guides are quick to modi-fy a presentation and shield children from anythingtoo graphic.

260 N. Fourth St., Columbus 43215; 614-464-4099; centralohiofiremuseum.comCOST: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 children; special group rates alsoavailable

HOURS: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, closed Sundays andMondays; the last tour starts at 3 p.m.; group tours available byappointment; a tour takes approximately 45-60 minutes

TIPS: Parking in the brick-paved alley on the south side of the fire-house is free and accommodates about 15 cars; if no spots areavailable (but there usually are), there is a self-pay parking lot nextdoor (for $3.50).

Smaller Museums BY JANE HAWES AND MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON

50 W. New England Ave., Worthington, 43085;614-885-1247; worthingtonhistory.org/Buildings_and_Places/Doll_Museum/doll_museum.html

COST: $1.50 for a self-guided tour; special grouptours are available for Girls Scouts and otherorganizations

HOURS: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Friday and 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Saturdays


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MOTTS MILITARY MUSEUMThis museum presents a wonderful opportunity to bring history to life for kids. If

museum founder Warren Motts happens to be there during your visit, all the better.His enthusiasm for the museum pieces and his knowledge of how and when theywere used makes for an unforgettable experience.

Many of theexhibits are fromMotts’ personal col-lection. He’s a CivilWar buff who hasamassed an amaz-ing amount of arti-facts. After hemoved his museumfrom his home to itscurrent location inGroveport, veteransfrom across thenation started giv-ing him their per-sonal items and families offered him pieces from their ancestors.

The museum has uniforms, I.D. tags and weapons from many of the wars foughtby U.S. soldiers. It’s a great place to do research for school projects. Be sure to visitthe outdoor area behind the museum. The space houses the collection of militaryvehicles and gives kids a chance to run off some energy.

MID-OHIO HISTORICAL(DOLL AND TOY) MUSEUM

Not long after its 1964 opening, museum founderHenrietta Pfeifer realized she needed to add the paren-thetical “doll and toy” to the place’s title because dollsand toys are indeed what it’s all about. The building’sseven rooms, not counting its front lobby, store anddoll-hospital area, are packed to the rafters with dolls,train sets and toys — but mostly with dolls. It’s awe-inspiring, if not a little overwhelming.

The all-volunteer staff has created a scavenger-huntchecklist to help visitors make sense of what they’reseeing. Children who are old enough to have an inter-est in history will probably get the most out of a visit,as well as respect the strict no-touching rules. Youcould easily spend 1-2 hours in here, depending on achild’s age.

700 Winchester Pike, Canal Winchester 43110; 614-837-5573; dollmuseumohio.org

COST: $3 per person (under 6 free, but the museum is probably not appropriate for very youngchildren)

HOURS: 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, April to December (reopens April 4 this year)

5075 S. Hamilton Road, Groveport, 43125; 614-836-1500; mottsmilitarymuseum.org

COST: $5 for adults; $3 for students and $4 for seniors for self-guided tours

HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays


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3. Cut a straight line from the centertop of one cloud to the middle ofthe cloud.

4. Cut a straight line from the centerbottom of the second cloud to themiddle of the cloud.

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I SUSPECT MY CHILD HAS AUTISM:A Four-Step Guide for Ohio Parents on What to Do Next

Step3:Research Getting ServicesEach individual with autism is “uniquely autistic.”There is no “one-size-fits-all” treatment. The burdenof determining what will work best, falls on thefamily and the professionals who work with them.See Chapter 4 of Ohio’s Parent Guide to AutismSpectrum Disorders for more information on typesof interventions.

Step4:Record ManagementYou will be gathering a lot of information that youwill want to keep handy, so you will need to createa filing system that you can maintain.

For the complete Next Steps guide,visit www.autismohio.org and click on theParent’s Manual icon.

Step1:Ask for an EvaluationThere are three types of evaluations.

1. Medical/Clinical Evaluations –from your doctor.

2. Education Evaluations –from your local school.

3. Evaluation for Additional Services –from local County Board of DevelopmentalDisabilities or other public entity.

Step2:Educate YourselfGet Ohio’s Parent Guide to Autism SpectrumDisorders at www.ocali.org Contact the AutismSociety of Ohio for information resources atwww.autismohio.org

All of us at NBC4 take great pride inthe success and the longevity of thisseries, and the reason for that successis simple. You.

Because of feedback from viewersand readers we’ve been able to createa program which addresses the mostcritical needs of autism families. Theseries is now syndicated across thestate of Ohio and into Pennsylvaniaand West Virginia. This magazinewill be distributed to nearly 70,000households, thanks to our outstanding

partners at Columbus Parent. In 2011The Autism Puzzle was awarded anOhio Valley regional Emmy for SpecialAchievement in Community Service.

We can also share in thisremarkable news about thefundraising work underway inCentral Ohio. The 2011 Walk Nowfor Autism Speaks event raised morethan $1 Million! It was one of eightwalks nationally to raise more than$1 Million, but Columbus standsout. If you measure the amount of

money raised versus the number oftelevision households in a TV market,the Columbus walk raised $1.08 perhousehold. The next closest city inAmerica, St. Louis, raised .76. Andthat’s not all... The state of Ohio raisesabout .84 per household. The nextclosest state, New York, raises .45.

All these numbers reflect whatmany of us already know. Central Ohiohas become a powerhouse in autismawareness and research. The AutismTreatment Network at Nationwide

Children’s Hospital and the NisongerCenter at Ohio State stand as nationalleaders in scientific autism research.

We at NBC4 are proud to play asmall role in that work and hope thatwe’ll continue to serve as a piece ofthe solution with The Autism Puzzle.

Jerod Smalley, NBC4

Welcome to year numberFOURof the Autism Puzzle!!


Linking informationfor the Autism

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April 2012 | Vol. 3, No. 1

Contributing Writers:Jerod Smalley

Barbara C. YavorcikJill HudsonMolly KurtzMarla Root

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is copyright 2011 Media General Operations, Inc.All editorial materials are fully protected, all rights

reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text,photograph or illustration without written permission

from the publisher is prohibited.

The Autism Puzzle Magazineis published by

The Dispatch Printing Company and inpartnership with the Autism Society of

Ohio. For more information about ASO,visit www.autismohio.org


UPDATEon

AutismISSUESin Ohio From Barbara C. Yavorcik,

Assistant Director, Autism Society of Ohio

Here is a brief update on issues ofinterest at the state level:Legislative, AutismAwareness Days atthe StatehouseIf you want to learn aboutlegislative issues affectingindividuals with DevelopmentalDisabilities and autism or makeyour voice heard about these issueswith your legislators there areseveral opportunities coming up!On March 28, 2012, the ARC ofOhio is presenting “Knowledge isPower”, a day of education,training and legislative advocacyfeaturing ODoDD Director JohnMartin at the Sheraton on CapitolSquare. Topics include the Waivers,the Jon Peterson Scholarship andmore. The Autism Society of Ohiois a co-sponsor. On April 26, 2012

the Autism Society of Ohio, AutismSpeaks and the Autism Society ofCentral Ohio are co-sponsoring anAutism Awareness Day at the Atriumin the statehouse at 4pm. There willbe updates on a variety of issuesaffecting individuals with autismincluding Medicaid, education andemployment. Attendees will beprovided with talking points toshare with legislators. On May 8,2012, the Ohio DD Council ispresenting a Legislative Day at theAtrium in the statehouse starting at10am. There will be a program onlegislative issues affectingindividuals with DD and thenattendees will meet with legislatorsto discuss these issues. Informationon all these events is available onthe Autism Society of Ohio Websiteat www.autismohio.org.

SELF WaiverApproved by CMSThe Ohio Department ofDevelopmental Disabilities(ODODD) has received that thenew Flexible Supports Waiver –the Self Empowered LifeFunding (SELF) Waiver – has beenapproved by Center for Medicaidand Medicare Services (CMS).Originally called the “FuturesWaiver” and intended for a limitednumber of children with intensivebehavioral needs, the waiver hasbeen expanded to include childrenand adults based on input andfeedback from advocacy groups likethe Autism Society of Ohio. Thewaiver will provide $25,000/peryear for children and $40,000/peryear for adults with 100 slots statefunded for children with intensivebehavior needs. Services under thewaiver are to include servicebrokerage, psychosocial services,intensive behavioral services,community inclusion, respite andadult day services. Enrollment willbegin July 1, 2012. DODDestimates up to 500 individuals toenroll in the the waiver the first yearit is in effect, and up to 2000individuals using the waiver by thethird year it is in effect. For moredetails about the waiver, visit theODODD website at http://dodd.ohio.gov/ and click on “SelfEmpowered Life Funding Waiver”under “News Room”.

Autism Societyof Ohio starts new“Neighbors” ProgramThe Autism Society of Ohio ispleased to offer a new supportsystem for families – the Neighborto Neighbor program! An AutismSociety Neighbor is a specialvolunteer, usually a parent or otherfamily member touched by autism,that will work with other familymembers seeking support andinformation. Neighbor Volunteersare about helping a family touchedby autism. Neighbors chat via emailor phone and even meet one-on-one to discuss issues, resources andjust let families know they are notalone. Neighbor Volunteers arematched to families in need byneighborhood (or one close by)age, need or topic. NeighborsVolunteers also have great resourcesthey can share in a toolkit providedby the Autism Society of Ohio. Ifyou would like more information orneed the services of a Neighbor,please call us at 614-487-4726.


Mid-Term BudgetBill ExpectedGovernor Kasich will be workingwith the legislature to develop amid-term budget bill. The OhioDepartment of Education was onlyfunded for one year under thebudget bill passed in June, 2011,so this bill is expected to include asecond year of funding for ODE.We are also expecting some newinitiatives to be included – althoughthere are few details on those asyet. All the latest information onthis bill and ways you can advocatewith your legislators will beposted to our website atwww.autismohio.org, so checkin often!

Autism InsuranceCoverage LegislationIntroducedState Reps. Ted Celeste and NancyGarland have one again introducedAutism Insurance Coveragelegislation – HB376 - to prohibithealth insurers from excludingcoverage for specified services forindividuals diagnosed with anautism spectrum disorder.Introduced in November, 2011, thebill has been assigned to the HouseHealth and Aging Committee.Unfortunately, there are currentlyno Republican sponsors for the billand no companion bill has beenintroduced in the Senate. TheAutism Society of Ohio is notanticipating any committeehearings on this bill in the nearfuture. However, we are workingwith the administration and othersto look at ways of increasing autismcoverage without a legislative

mandate. We will be sure to postany updates to our website or inour e-newsletter, the DIGEST(to receive your own copy,sign up on our website).

Autism Society ofOhio Hires NewExecutive DirectorThe Autism Society of Ohio hashired a new Executive Director,John Stacy effective March 1, 2012.John is based in Columbus andcomes to us with a wealth ofknowledge and experience. He waspreviously the director of a smallernon-profit in Columbus and was anon-profit consultant. He teachesmarketing and communications atthe University of Phoenix inColumbus and spent 17 years withthe Ohio House of Representativesas a Senior Legislative aide.John has a Bachelor of BusinessAdministration and Masters in

Marketing and Communications.In his position with the AutismSociety of Ohio, John will befocusing on fundraising, boarddevelopment, volunteerrecruitment/management andoperations. He also has a nephewwith Asperger’s Syndrome. ContactJohn at [email protected].

For more information on these orany other topics related to autism,visit the Autism Society of Ohiowebsite at www.autismohio.org orcall us at 614-487-4726. Your inputand feedback are extremelyimportant as the Autism Societyadvocates at the state level onbehalf of all affected by autism inOhio so feel free to contact us!


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ccording to research, individuals withautism spectrum disorders (ASD) or

other developmental disabilities are seventimes more likely than neurotypical individualsto encounter law enforcement officers(Debbaudt & Rothman, 2001). Often, theseencounters have less than favorable outcomes.Autism safety expert Dennis Debbaudt hasmade a career of training law enforcementprofessionals how to interact with individualswith autism. Debbaudt, in collaboration withthe Autism Society, has developed the Safeand Sound Initiative that includes informationfor families, professionals who supportindividuals with autism, and law enforcement

officers. A number of Ohio law enforcementdepartments have voluntarily participated inCrisis Intervention Team (CIT) training andother forms of training regarding interactionswith individuals on the autism spectrum.

According to Sheila Wagner (2010), an experton inclusive practices, there is much that canbe done to prepare the individual with an ASDfor this probability. Wagner proposes a “three-prong approach” to fully address theinteractions between law enforcement andindividuals with ASD. She proposes thatintervention/education needs to happen, notonly with law enforcement, but also with the

person with ASD and their family. Like all of us,the individual with an ASD has responsibilitiesin the encounter to ensure favorable outcomes.This three-pronged strategy targets all personsinvolved who have accountability andresponsibility in the interaction. Complicatingthis interaction is that many of the itemsindividuals need to know to navigate thisencounter are “hidden curriculum” items.

Brenda Smith Myles and others in the fieldof autism have discussed the concept of thehidden curriculum and its importance. If thehidden curriculum (or the commonlyunderstood assumptions about our social

In many parts of the state, inclusive communities and schools arebecoming the norm. This practice is reflected in mission statements, core values,and strategic plans. However, as inclusive opportunities for individuals with autismand other developmental disabilities increase, so do the inherent risks and responsibilities.One area of particular concern is interactions with law enforcement officers.

by Anderia RyleyConsultant, Lucas County Board of DD

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References: Autism Society (n.d.) Safe and sound campaign. Retrieved December 9, 2010: http://www.autismsociety.org/;Debbaudt, D., & Rothman, D. (2001). Contact with individuals with autism: effective resolutions. The FBI Law EnforcementBulletin. April 2001; Myles, B., Trautman, M., & Schelvan, R. (2004). The hidden curriculum: practical solutions forunderstanding unstated rules in social situations. Shawnee Mission, KS: Autism Asperger Publishing Co.; Wagner, S. (2009).Inclusive programming for high school students with autism or asperger’s syndrome. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons Inc.

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behavior) is not known or thoroughly understood,an encounter with law enforcement officers could impactan individual’s safety and have other harmful unintendedconsequences.

Early childhood and elementary school age children areoften told “police officers are your friend.” We furtherteach school-age children with ASD how to interactwith friends to initiate and maintain social relationships.

Many of these skills are not appropriate forinteracting with law enforcement as individuals with

ASD get older. Additionally, schools often do notinclude the teaching of self-advocacy untilstudents are ready to graduate.

Some important information to teach individualswith ASD would include:

1. What their disability is and how thatdisability impacts their interaction withlaw enforcement officers.

2. Law enforcement officers are authorityfigures as opposed to our friends(e.g. you would not greet a lawenforcement officer by doing a fist bump)

3. Law enforcement officers make assumptionsabout a person based on expected andunexpected behavior. They expect people tobe a little nervous. They do not expect aperson to touch their weapon or even talkabout the weapon.

4. There are specific reasons why a lawenforcement officer might stop orquestion you.

5. You should disclose your disability andhave a visual support, like a card or script,you can use to convey information to lawenforcement officers when theyquestion you.

6. There are the differences between beingstopped, being detained and being arrested,and there is a specific protocol for each.

Meaningful participation in the community is the right ofall individuals. Being valued for your contributions andactions in your community is an outcome of this right.Teaching individuals with ASD about interactions withlaw enforcement will give them the necessary skills to beactive and responsible community members.

Autism and Preparing for Encounters with Law Enforcement(cont. from page 7)


Families of loved ones withspecial needs know the completejoy their loved one brings to theirlives. In addition, each family cancommunicate the challenges thatthey face each day. Most of thechallenges are faced withdetermination as they stronglyadvocate for better services, moreoptions and rights. One challenge

faced by families causes many topause, scratch their heads and

sigh in frustration. “Whathappens to my son/daughterwhen I pass away?” Thisquestion often leads toeven more: “How will thequality of life that I haveprovided be maintained?”“I can’t imagine anyoneproviding for my child inthe same manner as Ihave. What do I do?”

Of course there arenumerous otherquestions that parentsask but the fear of NOanswers to theirquestions often causeparents to take little orno action. somefamilies may avoidasking questions in

hopes that SOMEDAY theanswers will be easy to

find. Well, today is“someday”.

How do you get started?The journey through the

complicated maze ofgovernment benefits, legalissues and financial concernscan be started with this most

important first step. Make thedecision to plan. Once you decide

to plan for you child’s future thesame determination wells up withinyou to accomplish this for thebenefit of your child. Start by asking

this question:

What is the quality of life that weprovide, As parents, to our lovedone and what types of activitiesdo we want to ensure stay inplace at our passing?

Some examples of thequality of life parentsprovide their loved ones are:• attending church weekly and for

special occasions/holidays

• family vacations

• travel to visit family on holidaysor special occasions

• computer/laptop and the gamesassociated

• music CD, movies DVD

• the quality and safety of thehome and neighborhood inwhich they live

• TV, Stereo, electronics

• dinners out, activities such asfairs, music events, theatre,shopping

Each family can make a list ofthese items and to check that youhave made a complete list...makesure you have listed those activitiesand things that bring a smile to theface of your loved one. It is thesetypes of items that governmentbenefits are not designed toprovide. Once this list is generatedattach a dollar figure to each item.For example: dinners outmonthly-$80, music CD purchasesmonthly $45, family vacations peryear $1000 (indiv cost). This list thenis calculated into an annualamount. As an example, let’s saythat $20,000/yr is provided by thefamily/parents each year to providequality of life. This calculation isnecessary for the next calculationwhich is more complicated andincludes various inflation rates andwithdrawal factors.

Many of the parents reading thisarticle know that in their personalsituation there are other factors toconsider such as maintenance onthe house, future surgeries, therapiesand items not paid for my Medicaid.Every family is unique in this stephowever the same question beginsthis necessary step of planning.

So, what’s next?

The next step:BUILD YOUR TEAM

The team should include afinancial advisor, a personknowledgeable about governmentbenefits and a legal advisor - all ofwhom should understand how theseissues interact. Caution: if youselect a team member who does notunderstand trusts but if they do notunderstand the Special Needs Trustlaws of Ohio then you may purchasenothing more than a stack ofpapers. Many financial advisors whodon’t understand the details of thiswork could provide advice of aninsufficient amount for the trust orill-advise in future disbursementsamong just a few examples of thecautions in building your team.

Readers of this magazine needonly contact NBC4 or The AutismSociety of Ohio to find the rightprofessional to build your team.

One final note:Parents - two things to do:1. Make the decision to plan - and

set a goal that by the end of 2012you will have identified thequality of life list and costsassociated.

2. Contact NBC4 or The AutismSociety of Ohio for a professionalthat ca assist you step by stepthrough this complicated maze.

The decision to act will ultimatelyprotect your loved one for the futureand bring you peace of mind today.

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by Lynn Tramontano


Families with a loved one with an autismspectrum disorder (ASD) can have great stressand anxiety during a time of challengingbehavioral crisis. Families struggle as theyfigure out how to keep their loved one withASD safe, while ensuring the safety of otherfamily members. During challenging times,when a family becomes concerned for thehealth and safety of their family member withASD and others, they are told to seek helpfrom the police or hospital emergency rooms.Unfortunately, most families struggle to trulyget help.

During a challenging behavioralcrisis, individuals with ASD needaccess to medication management,crisis intervention, behavioralinterventions and counseling.

During a challenging behavior crisis withour adolescent son, we called the police forhelp because for the first time we were

concerned about the health and safety of bothour son and ourselves. Thank goodness by thetime the police arrived our son had begun tode-escalate. There were several similarepisodes, with one occurring while I wasdriving. Our son unbuckled his seat belt,reached over the front seat, and beganattacking me. I had to get out of traffic, pullover, call 911, and get myself out of the car.Our son had several more behavioral crisesover the next two months. Our son entered aninpatient psychiatric hospital to change andstabilize his medication. At discharge, when Iasked for a placement for him to continuestabilizing, we were told they were not awareof any step down or places individuals withASD could go to stabilize. After the hospitaldischarge, his behaviors seemed better but hebecame volatile again. During this time wewere turned away from two local hospitalemergency rooms while in crisis. We felt thatthe hospital staff thought the challengingbehavior would end the next day, but with theseriousness of the behavioral events and the

intensity of the behavior increasing, we knewour son now needed access to psychiatric andbehavioral services at a level we could notprovide in our home. Our family had neverexperienced this level of stress before.

Many families end up at a hospitalemergency room during extremebehavioral crisis. But what familiesfind only frustrates them more.Many families are turned awayfrom emergency departmentsbecause staff is not trained tohandle an individual with ASD andthey are unaware where to referthem to.

During the next two months our son hardlyever left the house. He didn’t go to school,never went outside or went swimming duringthe summer months. We were extremelyconcerned about the medication changes we

Families in Central Ohio need a placeto turn; desperate need for crisis care& stabilization short term residentialplacements for individuals with autism

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DISORDER (ASD)

by Bob & Marla Root,proud parents of Raechel and Eli


were doing under the supervision of a psychiatrist, but without getting ourson to the psychiatrist office, professionals were relying on our observationsto make decisions. With all the extreme challenging and aggressive behaviorsmy husband and I were dealing with, we had to face the idea that we did nothave the training or expertise to now meet our son’s level of care in ourhome.

After working closely with a psychiatrist, psychologist, board certifiedbehavior analyst, and social worker we received clinical recommendations toseek a stabilization, residential placement. This took over six weeks toaccomplish. We could not find a provider that could meet our son’s needsand had a very difficult time navigating the funding maze. Finally, we foundplacement and funding was figured out. During the four month stay, our sonreceived the medication management and the care he needed. Unfortunately,the location was a little over two hours away from home.

More psychiatric hospitals are working to meet the needsof a burgeoning population of kids with autism and otherdevelopmental disabilities, but despite significant growth,services remain limited. Autism Units Lacking At Nation’sHospitals. Disability Scoop. January 12, 2012

New Program for CrisisCare and Stabilizationcoming to central Ohio“The biggest challenge hospitalsface is finding adequate servicesfor the children/adolescentsonce they are discharged frominpatient psychiatric settings.”~ Specialized Inpatient Psychiatry Units forChildren with Autism and Developmental Disorders:A United States Survey. December 2011.Matthew Siegel of the Tufts UniversitySchool of Medicine.

Both mental health anddevelopmental disabilities providersthroughout the state are seeing aspike of adolescents with ASD needingcrisis and stabilization care.

Unfortunately, there no programsthat specialize in this type of care forindividuals with autism in central Ohio.

Because of the Root's and manyother families' experiences and toserve the many families that needsupport during crisis, we are excited toannounce the collaboration of twocommunity mental health programsand the development of The ElijahGlen Center.

The Elijah Glen CenterThe Elijah Glen Center is a

partnership which brings togetherthe expertise of two nationallyaccredited community mentalhealth centers: Step By StepAcademy, Inc. and The RosemontCenter, Inc. Both organizationsemploy professionals who are

leaders in psychiatric, mentalhealth and behavioral health careservices. All services will besupervised by a licensed child andadolescent psychiatrist, licensedpsychologist, board certifiedbehavior analyst and licensedindependent social worker.

The Elijah Glen Center offerstwo unique programs to help

support adolescents at timeof crisis:

The Crisis ManagementResidential Program’s mission is toserve individuals in crisis who donot warrant inpatient psychiatric oracute care but who need a lessrestrictive residential placement

providing crisis intervention services.

The Stabilization ResidentialProgram’s mission is to serveindividuals who do not requireacute or crisis care but require astep-down residential placementuntil they are stable and can returnto their home and communityenvironments.

It is The Elijah Glen Center’sbelief and commitment to utilizeevidenced-based interventions

which are proven to result in bettertreatment outcomes. There isstrong evidence that bothpsychopharmacologic and behaviormodification treatments that followprinciples of applied behavioranalysis (ABA), when combinedtogether to create a bio-behavioral

approach, offer a best practicesoutcome for treating thepopulation The Elijah Glen Centerwill serve.

The Elijah Glen Center has awiliness to collaborate with doctors,clinicians, advocacy groups,funders, therapist and others in ourcommunities. To learn more aboutthis new treatment program or todonate to the development of theprogram please contact Marla Rootat [email protected] 614-565-5765.www.elijahglencenter.org.

The Elijah Glen Center’s mission is to serve adolescents with an autism spectrum disorderand individuals with an intellectual or developmental disabilities that do not warrant

intensive psychiatric hospital care but who need a less restrictive short term residential orstep down care program to stabilize and to reunify back into their family’s life.


Autism Society, Central OhioChapter Spring ConferenceThursday, March 29, 2012, 8:30am—

3:30 pmBuilding Social Relationships: ASystematic Approach to TeachingSocial Interaction Skills to Children andAdolescents on the Autism Spectrum byScott BelliniWill provide an overview of a socialskill instructional model developed byDr. Bellini. The workshop integratesresearch on social emotional functioningwith effective strategies for teachingsocial skills to children and adolescentswith autism spectrum disorders(ASD). The five-step model providesa systematic and comprehensiveframework to guide parents andpractitioners in the developmentand implementation of social skillsprogramming. For info and to register,visit www.autism-centralohio.com/

Visit Dave and Busters Hillard during themonth of April and purchase a puzzleribbon lapel pin - proceeds benefit theAutism Society of Ohio!

Webinar: Bullying, Harassmentand IntimidationWednesday, April 4, 2012, 3:00pmThe Ohio Department of Education andseveral statewide agencies that haveformed the Ohio Anti-Harassment,Anti-Intimidation and Anti-BullyingInitiative (Anti-HIB) are sponsoringa series of 10 one-hour Webinarsessions. To sign up, contact Jill Jacksonat [email protected] or614.466.9540.

Autism Society Sensory FriendlyFilm: Pirates! Band of MisfitsSaturday, April 7, 10:00 amCost: Check with theater for detailsLocation: AMC Lennox 24 | 777 KinnearRd | Columbus, OH 43212In order to provide a more acceptingand comfortable setting for this uniqueaudience, the movie auditoriums willhave their lights brought up and thesound turned down, families will beable to bring in their own gluten-free,casein-free snacks, and no previews oradvertisements will be shown beforethe movie. Additionally, audiencemembers are welcome to get up anddance, walk, shout or sing - in otherwords, AMC’s “Silence is Golden”policy will not be enforced unless thesafety of the audience is questioned.

Webinar – Understandingand Addressing ChallengingBehaviors of Individuals withComplex Needs Part 1Tuesday, April 17, 3:30 - 4:30 pmCost: FreeLocation: http://www.ocali.orgPart one discusses the definition ofbehavior and role of the IEP team(including family), positive behaviorinterventions and supports (PBIS), andfunctional behavior assessment (FBA),along with the introduction of a casestudy. Attendees will benefit from theprocess by completing assignmentsbetween each webinar. The assignmentfor part one will be defining a targetbehavior.

Webinar – Understandingand Addressing ChallengingBehaviors of Individuals withComplex Needs Part 2Tuesday, April 24, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Cost: FreeLocation: http://www.ocali.org

Part two starts with identifyingwhat happens before and

after the identifiedbehavior, examiningunderlying areas ofchallenge, continuedexplanation of the casestudy, and introductionto a form that pulls thepieces of the plantogether. Theassignment for parttwo includesidentifying antecedents

and consequences ofthe chosen behavior,

filling in the UnderlyingAreas of Challengeform, and starting theinterventions form.

12th Annual MultiplePerspectives on Access,Inclusion & DisabilityConference: ExperienceUnderstood in Image, Poetry,Narrative and ResearchTuesday and Wednesday,April 24 - 25, 2012For details visit http://ada.osu.edu/conferences.htm or contact L. ScottLissner, ADA Coordinator, Ohio StateUniversity, Phone: 614-292-620,E-mail: [email protected]

Autism Awareness Dayat the StatehouseThursday, April 26, 2012 4pmGet the latest on autism issues to sharewith your legislator. In the Atrium.Details at www.autismohio.org

Ride 4 AutismSaturday, April 28Registration - 7:30 amStart Time: 9:00 amCost: $35Location: Canal Winchester10 mile, 30 mile and 75 mile bike rideswith proceeds benefiting NationwideChildren’s Hospital

Webinar – Understandingand Addressing ChallengingBehaviors of Individuals withComplex Needs Part 3Tuesday, May 1, 3:30 - 4:30 pmCost: FreeLocation: www.ocali.orgDescription: Part three delves deeperinto the functional behavior assessmentby further examining setting events,triggers and reinforcement. Participantswill learn about developing ahypothesis of what is possibly increasingor decreasing the targeted behavior.The assignment for part three includesidentifying setting events, triggers,reinforcement, and completing more ofthe Interventions form.

Webinar: Bullying, Harassmentand IntimidationWednesday, May 2, 2012, 3:00pmThe Ohio Department of Education andseveral statewide agencies that haveformed the Ohio Anti-Harassment, Anti-Intimidation and Anti-Bullying Initiative(Anti-HIB) are sponsoring a series of 10one-hour Webinar sessions. To sign up,contact Jill Jackson at [email protected] or 614.466.9540.

Webinar – Understandingand Addressing ChallengingBehaviors of Individuals withComplex Needs Part 4Tuesday, May 8, 3:30 - 4:30 pmCost: FreeLocation: http://www.ocali.orgPart four looks at the strengths andinterests of the individual that can beconnected to interventions. Datacollection, types of reinforcement, andreinforcement schedules will bereviewed. The assignment for part fourincludes identifying the strengths andinterests of your target individual, anddetermining data and reinforcementinformation specific to the chosenbehavior.

Legislative Advocacy Dayat the StatehouseTuesday, May 08, 2012, 10:00amThe Ohio Developmental DisabilitiesCouncil (DD Council) has scheduled itsannual Legislative Advocacy Day forTuesday, May 8, in the Ohio StatehouseAtrium in Columbus. Registrationbegins at 10:00 am; Program at 10:30.The key topic this year will beemployment. For more informationcontact: AXIS Center,[email protected].

Webinar – Understandingand Addressing ChallengingBehaviors of Individuals withComplex Needs Part 4Tuesday, May 15, 3:30 - 4:30 pmCost: FreeLocation: http://www.ocali.orgPart five explains how to choose asubstitute behavior to replace achallenging behavior. And then, theStrategy Assessment and Revision Toolis demonstrated to show how toexamine seven elements of a strategyfor application to an individual student,and how to revise the elements ifnecessary. At the end of this webinar,participants will be able to completethe intervention form and behaviorplan.

Super Kids Soap BoxDerby RaceJune 9, 2012The Stynchula Family Foundation issponsoring this event for the 2nd yearin a row, providing an unforgettableevent for the youth we serve.The Super Kids division of thesoapbox derby for special needschildren between the ages of 8 and 17.Go to www.stynchulafoundation.org fordetails and registration information.(Rain date is June 10)

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MODELS inINTERVENTION

Relationship-basedearly

einforcing Ohio Department ofDevelopmental disabilities

(DODD) core values, DirectorJohn Martin emphasized during apresentation to Family AdvisoryCouncil, “We’ve talked about fundingand budgets here today, but in ourwork at the Department we know that,“… at the end of the day, our work isabout people and relationships.”

This comment is a fittingintroduction to the opportunitiesthe Department has created for thetraining and certification of CountyBoard staff in what are referred toas ‘relationship-based early inter-ventions’ -- including the Play andLanguage for Autistic Youngsters(“P.L.A.Y.”) Project, and ‘ResponsiveTeaching.’ While some of Ohio’sCounty Boards of DevelopmentalDisabilities have specific programssuch as these available to support veryyoung children with Autism SpectrumDisorders (ASD) and their families,many do not. The Department sawthis as an opportunity to createactive partnerships around the state,supporting each other in this effort.

Training for Relationship-Based Interventions

In April and May, in conjunctionwith OCALI, DODD provided trainingto County Board employees acrossthe state in relationship-based earlyinterventions, including the P.L.A.Y.Project with Dr. Richard Solomon(www.playproject.org/about_drrick.php),and Responsive Teaching withDr. Gerald Mahoney (msass.case.edu/faculty/gmahoney/). Accordingto Dr. Solomon, no other state hasput together a comprehensive andfocused program such as this. He said,

“Ohio is unique. This is very exciting!”

The P.L.A.Y. Project is acommunity-based autism therapytraining and early interventionprogram that empowers parents andprofessionals to implement intensive,developmental interventions foryoung children with autism. Themain focus of Responsive Teaching isutilizing the strong influence of parentresponsiveness on child development.Responsive Teaching also is thoughtto be more widely applicable to otherdevelopmental disabilities beyond ASD.

Training Follow-UpBoth P.L.A.Y. and Responsive

Teaching trainings require follow-up to assure understanding andsuccessful implementation of thestrategies and methods.

For the P.L.A.Y. Project, trainingfollow-up involves submitting a seriesof 20 videos, made during home visitswith children and their families, overa period of 12 to 18 months. Thevideos are submitted to designatedP.L.A.Y. Project Supervisors whoreview the videos and offer feedbackto the trainee. Training follow-upfor Responsive Teaching involvessubmitting monthly case studies,and three videos to Dr. Mahoneyover a six-month period. As ProjectCoordinator for DODD, Molly Kurtzalso follows up with participatingCounty Board staff to support thisprocess.

An overall goal of the trainingis to build a statewide infrastructureof certified early interventionprofessionals available to teachfamilies how to implement specificinterventions for their young childrenwith autism.

Tracking ProgressIn April and May, 85 people

from 24 counties were trained inResponsive Teaching, and the majorityare participating in the follow-uptraining. Also in May, 42 people from18 counties were trained during afour-day period in P.L.A.Y. Projecttechniques, and are also participatingin the required follow up work.The count for both ResponsiveTeaching and P.L.A.Y. Project trainingis 122 staff, which, according to Kurtz,is “…. most gratifying. It is exciting tome to hear what people are saying asthey participate in the follow up work.They are getting so much out of it.”

Trainees include County Boardemployees, or contractors with aCounty Board, and are earlyintervention specialists, preschoolteachers, and therapists in variousspecialty areas.

Over the course of a year, a keyrelationship-based training goal isto develop an Ohio-based ‘train thetrainer’ model for sustainability, andcontinue to support initial effortsthrough the certification process, withthe over-arching goal that every childin Ohio has access to these services.

Contact Molly Kurtz([email protected]) to learnmore about this project.

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The Autism Society of Ohio is pleased tooffer a new resource for families consideringthe Autism Scholarship voucher program.

The Autism Scholarship Program (ASP)was created to provide an alternative tocurrent public education for students withan Autism Spectrum Disorder. It gives theparents of students with autism spectrumdisorder, who qualify for an individualizededucation program (IEP), the choice tosend the child to a special educationprogram other than the one operated bythe school district of residence to receivethe services outlined in the child’s IEP. It isessentially a $20,000 reimbursement thatcan be used at a single or multipleproviders to implement the IEP. Passed asa pilot as part of the 2003 Budget bill, theprogram became permanent law in late2006.

With the advent of the AutismScholarship Program, there are now manymore educational options for a child withautism other than public school. Thisincludes assembling an educational teamfrom a variety of providers. However, just asall public school programs are different, sotoo, are all Autism Scholarship providers. Itis important to evaluate any program, bothpublic and private, weighing the pros andcons of each, keeping the needs of thechild with autism as well as the families’needs in mind.

But doing so can be confusing which iswhy the Autism Society of Ohio hascreated a new guide – Choosing an AutismScholarship Provider. It will first help identifythe needs of a child and their learningstyle. Do they require specialized servicesor specialized facilities? The next section ofthe guide will help evaluate a specificprogram, allowing evaluation ofperspective programs against the currentprogram. Finally, there are a list ofquestions to consider when looking at anyprovider or program – costs, teachers,administrators, reputation and more.

Barb Yavorcik, Assistant Director of theAutism Society of Ohio, said, “We are verypleased to offer this new resource forfamilies. There is a lot of confusion on the

part of families about what would be thebest educational choice for a particularchild with autism and the different AutismScholarship providers that are available.This guide will help families make aninformed choice to meet the educationalneeds of their student with autism. ”

The new Choosing an AutismScholarship Provider piece was created bya group of parents and family members ofstudents with autism who have experiencewith both public school programs andAutism Scholarship providers. Content ofthe guide was also reviewed by the OhioDepartment of Education, Office forExceptional Children for accuracy andcontent.

The new Choosing a ScholarshipProvider resource is available for downloadfrom the Autism Society of Ohio website atwww.autismohio.org, by calling our Mainoffice at 614-487-4726 or our GreaterAkron Office at 330-543-3955 or emailingus at [email protected].

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Autism Puzzle Bowl-A-ThonCelebrates Year Three

As one of the few truly comprehensive autism programs inthe country, the pediatric experts at the Center for AutismSpectrum Disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital arededicated to improving access to better quality care, treat-ment and education for all children challenged by autism.And we’re proud to support The Autism Puzzle.

We’re making adifference in the lives

of children and families.

Because when we all stand together, autism stands alone.

For more information, visit NationwideChildrens.org/Autism.

We hope you can join us on Sunday, July 8th at Columbus SquareBowling Palace to raise awareness – some money – and to have fun!This year’s event will raise money for Autism Speaks and TBA.

The friendly competition pits our lane sponsors againsteach other in a bowling tournament – with prizes going to the topteams and bowlers. And, our HUGE silent auction will have

goodies to entice everyone.

Once again, families of children with an autism diagnosis areinvited to come and learn how to bowl... for free! We will have lanesset up that day with bumpers so our friends can learn the game.Space is limited, so please contact [email protected] to registeryour child ASAP. All our bowlers receive special event T-shirts and a

number of surprise goodies you will not want to miss.

We are very grateful to The Basement Doctor and Boyd’s Goodyearwho are both back as sponsors of our event. If you’d like to getyour company or family involved, there’s still time. Get in touchwith Jerod Smalley (614-261-4413) [email protected] OR

Toi Vivo (614-261-4739) [email protected] will get you more information.

Help us fill the Square this summer and makea unified stand for our friends with autism.

Let’s be the next piece to help solve the puzzle!


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But this basketball season, 9 schools and thousands of fans accepted blue with pride.They took part in the 2nd Annual Autism Puzzle Shootout.

Host schools were asked to create a “blueout” for their games by selling light bluetshirts and asking fans to wear blue clothing. Students sold bracelets, magnets, stickersand other items to help raise money toward Autism Awareness programs.

Dublin Coffman, Dublin Jerome, Grove City, Pickerington North, Hamilton Township,New Albany, Teays Valley and Westerville South hosted games this year. The schoolscombined to raise nearly $20,000 for Autism Speaks and Autism Society of Ohio.

If you’d like to get your school involved in the shootout series, call 614-261-4413 formore information. The series will return in 2013!

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What is the DSM?The DSM, or Diagnostic and Statistical

Manual of Mental Disorders, is used byclinicians throughout the United States todiagnose mental health and psychiatricdisorders. As such, it provides a commonlanguage for professionals to understandone another, and helps to make diagnosesmore consistent and accurate. Eachdiagnosis in the DSM comes with a setof criteria or conditions that have tobe present for someone to receive thediagnosis. If a diagnosis is made, thecriteria subsequently help a therapist ordoctor plan for interventions.

Why is it being revised?The entire DSM undergoes periodic

review every few years to ensure that thediagnostic criteria stay current with theever-changing and growing research onvarious disorders. The current version isDSM-IV-R; that is, it is the fourth revisionof the original document.

The process of revision begins withseveral work committees established bythe American Psychiatric Association,publisher of the manual, which identifydiagnostic criteria that are working welland those that require change in order tomake a given diagnosis more dependableand consistent. Committees, made up ofinternational experts, practitioners, andresearchers, use a series of questions todetermine if the criteria for a diagnosisshould stay as they are, be updated,or be combined with those of anotherdisorder. These committees also decideif the language is useful, if research stillsupports the various criteria, and howadjustments in criteria could affect peopleif changes are made.

How does this affect autism?One focus of the upcoming revision

of the DSM (DSM-V) is to review all thecategories that have a form of a diagnosis

that includes the phrase “not otherwisespecified” – a term that refers to a “notquite this, not quite that” option forindividuals that don’t fit all the conditionsof a diagnosis. For example, the categoryof Pervasive Developmental Disorders,under which autism and AspergerSyndrome fall, has this phrase as a part ofits diagnostic criteria.

After a review of research, the committeethat reviews Pervasive DevelopmentalDisorders – the NeurodevelopmentalDisorders Committee – recommendedmerging the existing disorder PervasiveDevelopmental Disorder-Not OtherwiseSpecified, along with Asperger’s Disorder,Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, andAutistic Disorder, into a new categorycalled Autism Spectrum Disorder.

What does this mean formy family and me?

No one knows what the impact of theDSM-V will be. The committee believesthe new DSM, which will be published inthe spring of 2013, will help professionalsmake more accurate diagnoses, which,in turn, will support the development ofbetter intervention plans.

The committee has already soughtfeedback from the public and the maindiscussion so far has centered on the

following short-term questions:

• How will these changes affect services?

• Will someone with the old diagnosisneed a new evaluation?

What we do know is the new DSMdefinition of “Autism Spectrum Disorder”should not impact education becauseschools use the Individuals with DisabilityEducation Act (IDEA) definition of autism,which encompasses the entire spectrum.

Everyone agrees that autism spectrumdisorders are complex, that this process iscomplicated. It seems likely that there willbe many revisions to the diagnosis as welearn more.

How can I learn more about theproposed changes and this process?

More information on the proposedlanguage of autism spectrum disordersand the rationale behind the changesmay be found on the DSM website underNeurodevelopment Disorders. It will againbe open for public comment in the spring(www.dsm5.org).

The Center for Systems Change continuesto closely monitor these developments.As new information, research and publiccomment become available, watch forreviews and analysis on our websitewww.centerforsystemschange.org.

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The mission of the Autism Society of Ohio (ASO) is to improve thelives of all affected by autism in Ohio. The ASO includes personswith autism, parents and professionals working to improveservices and support at the state level.

The ASO acts as an information resource for persons withautism, their families, and the professionals who serve themin Ohio and neighboring states. A chapter of the AutismSociety of America, the ASO makes information andideas accessible to interested families and professionals.

On a regional effort, the ASO links families throughoutthe network of 8 local Autism Society chaptersin Ohio, including:

The ASO hosts a website where you willdiscover local, state and national news,medical information, local calendar ofevents, and other useful information.To learn more, log on, email or call.

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In between combining and stirring ingredients,the teenagers talkedabout clothes, school and pizza.

Little about the conversa-tions signaled the uniquenature of the friendshipsformed in the cooking classhosted by The FriendshipCircle, a New Albany organi-zation that creates socialexperiences for teenagersand young adults with spe-cial needs. The activities,which are held at The LoriSchottenstein Chabad Centerin New Albany, bring togeth-er people with special needsand typical students whovolunteer to serve as men-tors and friends.

When Chef Melissa Huraasked the would-be chefsabout their favorite foods,everyone offered an opinion.The pizza lovers cheeredeach time another studentnamed the dish as theirfavorite.

Class participants lis-

tened while Hura explainedhow to prepare colcannon,an Irish dish made frompotatoes and cabbage.

“When we get it mixed,taste it to make sure it tastesgood,” said Hura, a personalchef who owns Dinner Res-cue Crew. “That’s what agood cook does. They alwaystaste their food at everystep.”

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asked the Gahanna resident,who has birth defects stem-ming from cytomegalovirus,a flu-like virus that hermother contracted duringher first trimester of preg-nancy. The virus affected theright side of Kayla’s brainand caused developmentaland physical limitations.

Her cooking partner Talia

Rozenbojm, 17, suggestedthat the addition of the cab-bage and other spices mightimprove the flavor.

She was right. After thefinal ingredient was added,Kayla pronounced it “good.”

The girls, who bothattend Gahanna Lincoln HighSchool, had fun making thedish together. Talia, whostarted volunteering lastsummer, said she has

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COLCANNONINGREDIENTS• 1 pound potatoes, peeled andcut into chunks• 4 cups finely chopped cabbage• 2 large leeks• 1 cup milk• 2 tablespoons caraway seeds• 1/2 tsp. anise seeds• 1/4 cup butter• salt and pepper to taste

enjoyed getting to know Kayla andthe other program participants.

“I’m meeting all these cool peo-ple,” she said.

The program, which alsoincludes sports classes and spe-cial outings, has been wonderfulfor Kayla, said her mom Lori Tullof Gahanna.

“The volunteer interaction isgreat,” she said. “It gives them agood role model. They have agreat time.”

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4. GROWN-UP AND KID: Whilethe potatoes are boiling, placethe cabbage into a pot withseveral tablespoons of water,cover and bring to boil overmedium heat. Once it’s boiling,reduce heat to medium-lowand cook until the cabbage istender, about 10 to 15 minutes.Pour off excess liquid and setcabbage aside.

5. KID: Place the sliced leeks, milk,caraway seeds and anise seedsinto a large saucepan.

6. GROWN-UP AND KID: Cookthe leeks over medium-lowheat, and bring to a simmer.

Cook the leeks until soft, about 10 min-utes, stirring occasionally. Add the butter,and season with salt and pepper. Let themixture stand until the butter melts.

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For today’s generation of kids, videogames have become the universal languageof fun — and their teachers know it. That’swhy, at Ridgeview Middle School, partieswith entertainment provided by Mr. GameRoom have become a valued reward for hardwork and good behavior.

Ridgeview’s principal Natalie James firstlearned about the mobile video-game vendorduring a Parade of Homes event about threeyears ago. Looking for an incentive that the545 middle-school students at this Colum-bus City Schools building would respond to,she invited owner Michael Ross to bring histruck over. It was a hit, but from that firstvisit came an idea for some additional cus-tomization during future visits.

About 30 of the Ridgeview students havemultiple disabilities, including Down syn-drome, deafness and autism. They mix wellwith the typical population at the schoolbut, during the first Mr. Game Room visit,James said one of the teachers noticed thatseveral of the special-needs students “didn’thave as good a time, trying to keep up, soMr. Ross came back and did a free sessionjust for them.”

Ross, whose wife is a teacher, said hegets a lot of great insights about the stu-dents’ needs from her.

In preparation for spring break, Rossrecently visited the school again and sur-prised the special-needs kids with an after-noon gaming session. James said she likesto let the students go for about 30 to 45minutes per session. The reward parties,held each semester, also mix in a variety ofother activities including an arts and craftsarea, a dance deejayed by one of Ridgeview’steachers and a movie shown in the auditori-um.

During the three years he’s operated theMr. Game Room truck, Ross said he’slearned that, while some special-needs kidsdo best with lower volume and a higherstaff-to-student ratio while playing on theXbox 360 and Play Station 3 gaming con-soles, most are just as adept at gaming asany child with typical needs.

“We chose these games today,” Ross

explained, pointing out the Mario Kart, Mon-ster Truck and Just Dance games playing inthe truck, “because they’re simple gamesbut challenging enough.”

The key to avoiding frustration and over-stimulation, said the group’s teachers Amy

Burt and Lori Huffman, is following facialexpressions and body language. Most stu-dents, however, are very good at decidingfor themselves when they’ve had enough.

“You let them do it on their own time,”Burt said, and paused for a quick round of

hugs with students who were giving them-selves a break from the action.

“These are just the sweetest kids,” Huff-man said. “We say it all the time….”

Burt nodded and jumped in, “We havethe best job in the world.”

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Here is a snapshot of a few of our upcoming events and programs. Fun familyideas for spring/summer can be found at www.DublinOhioUSA.gov/recreation.

Baby & Kid Sale Bonanza1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22Dublin Community Recreation CenterHere’s your chance to do a little shopping for gently-used children’s items(newborn–12 years) in a community garage sale setting. There is no entrancefee but bring plenty of cash for lots of great deals.


Sightseeing at the Greater Cleveland Aquarium beginsbefore you exit your car.

The building’s location on the west bank of the Flats —Cleveland’s historic shipping hub turned entertainment dis-trict — means visitors get a peek at some of the area’s his-toric bridges, train trestles and buildings.

The drive to the aquarium is a great warm-up for thebuilding’s unique architectural features. The aquarium ishoused in the FirstEnergy Powerhouse — a National HistoricLandmark — and takes full advantage of the awesomespace. The tanks are nestled among exposed brick walls —many are circular in shape, mimicking the building’s iconicsmokestacks. One smokestack is home to a display of spinylobsters that peer down at visitors as they pass underneath.Other tanks are tucked under brick archways along old coal

tunnels.The aquarium dedicates a fair amount of space to the

freshwater fish that are found in Lake Erie and its feederrivers. The displays offer insights about native fish, howwildlife experts are re-introducing the Ohio brook trout intothe state’s waterways, and about the dangers of invasivespecies and pollution. We also discovered that Ohio means“good river” in the Iroquois language.

Other exhibits focus on some of the unique fish from thedifferent oceans of the world and the Florida Keys. TheCoastal Zone features a large pool where divers help kidstouch sharks, starfish and rays.

Unfortunately, the day we visited was extremely crowdedand the boys were never able to make it to the front of theline to touch any creatures. We visited on a Monday — Presi-

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dent’s Day — and were disappointed to learn that onlyweekend visitors have the opportunity to watch staff feedthe fish.

Despite the crowds, the kids enjoyed the large alligatorexhibit, the seahorse display and the moray eels.

They were excited to check out the Shark Tank, whichfeatures a long walkway where guests can stroll surroundedby water on three sides. We immediately noticed that thewater in the tank was murky. The employee stationed in thetunnel assured us that the water was safe for the fish. Shealso said that the aquarium has tried a number of short-term fixes, which have not yet corrected the problem. [Bypress time at the end of March, the problem was reported tobe fixed.]

For us, the crowds were more of an issue than the cloudywater. The website recommends allowing 90 minutes for avisit. We spent about an hour going through the building aswe often were hurried along by the throngs of people.

The boys said they would like to visit again on a lessbusy day. I’d be willing to try again if we were headed toCleveland for another reason. But if we were planning a triparound an aquarium visit, for now I would probably head tothe Newport Aquarium in Covington, Ky. The facility is big-ger, has an indoor children’s play area and has similaradmission costs.

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Not many places make their pan-cakes crepe-style, which is how Imake them at home, but HarvestMoon does. And, holy cow, is theirversion ($6.50) better even than any-thing I make at home. They have thissubtle but zingy lemon flavor tothem, and are served with a lavender-infused maple syrup (the lavendersoftens the acidic edge on the realmaple syrup). The side of turkeybacon is extremely lean and thereforecrunchy. Not my favorite type ofbacon, but dipped in the syrup, justfine. I also tried the “Roots andFruits” fresh-made juice ($4), whichwas a blend of apple, ginger, celeryand beets: It’s an acquired taste but Icertainly felt virtuous for having it.

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It was different becauseyou went up to the counterand ordered, and paid first.Then you got your meal. Iordered The Real Man’sBreakfast ($6) that had pota-toes, turkey bacon, eggs andtoast. I had my eggs scram-bled. It was really goodexcept the eggs were a littleiffy. There was something onthem, like a flavor that tast-ed a little like soy sauce.That’s the closest I can think of to the taste.But the potatoes were really good: I thinkthey were roasted with a little bit of salt.The turkey bacon tasted like regular deli-

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FREE! Art off the Square, A freeopen house experience, each andevery 3rd Sunday of the month.Worthington Christian student coor-dinators Will Hejduk and MadisionSafer have a mactastic year plannedof artistic fun for the family includingmusic exploration, literature, thevisual arts or film related activitiesand demonstrations. 1-5 p.m. PeggyR. McConnell Arts Center of Wor-thington, 777 Evening St., Worthing-ton. 614-431-0329 x323. mcconnel-larts.org

FREE! Bunny Day, Drop in to playBunny Bingo and “hop”-scotch, andcreate a cute bunny craft. Learn thatwild rabbits are very different frompet rabbits. 1-4 p.m. Deer Haven Pre-serve, 4183 Liberty Road, Delaware.740-524-8600, ext. 3. preservation-parks.com

FREE! Free Family Days, Bring thefamily and enjoy camp before thesummer begins. As a family, you canparticipate in canoeing and targetsports, climb the rock wall, take ahike, and enjoy a great family day!Limited horseback rides are availableat $12 per person. Directors will bepresent to answer questions about

summer camp and give tours everyhalf hour. 1:30-5:30 p.m. Camp Will-son, 2732 County Road 11, Belle-fontaine. 937-593-9001. ymcacolum-bus.org

FREE! Geocache Egg Hunt, Bringyour GPS unit to search for plasticeggs hidden throughout the park.Find them all and receive a treat.Limited GPS unites available to bor-row. Easy and difficult course levels.4-6 p.m. Three Creek Metro Park,3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Multicultural Families ofCentral Ohio, This is a group for par-ents and children with diverse cultur-al backgrounds. We will meet at leastonce a month for potlucks, culturalfestivals and playdates. The goals ofthe group are support, friendship andfun. 6-8 p.m. First Unitarian Universal-ist, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd, Clintonville.614-853-0039.

Soft Sculpture Doll Heads, We willbe creating sculptures from fabric,yarn and thread. These can be usedto create dolls, pins or decorations.All materials will be provided. 2-4p.m. $28 members, $32 non-mem-bers. Decorative Arts Center of Ohio,145 E. Main St., Lancaster. 740-681-1423. decartsohio.org

MONDAY 2FREE! Family Evening Storytime,7 p.m. Upper Arlington PublicLibrary, 2800 Tremont Rd., UpperArlington. 614-486-9621.ualibrary.org

FREE! Miller Park Monday, Cometo our monthly storytime for chil-dren who attend preschool on Tues-days and Thursdays and can’t cometo our normal storytimes. Join us forstories, flannelboards and finger-plays chosen for ages 3-5. 10:15 a.m.Miller Park Branch Library, 1901Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington. 614-488-5710. ualibrary.org

FREE! Music & Movement, Ages 2-5 years. No registration required. 1-1:30 p.m. Grandview Heights PublicLibrary, 1685 W. First Ave., Grand-view. 614-486-2951.

Pre-School Artistic Adventures,Children’s books can bring artisticexperiences to life! We will read astory that turns into an exciting artproject. For ages 3 and 4. Must beaccompanied by an adult. 10-11 a.m.$8 members, $10 non-members.Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145E. Main St., Lancaster. 740-681-1423.decartsohio.org

FREE! Storytime Classes: Baby-time, For ages 0-24 months. 10:15a.m. Upper Arlington Public Library,2800 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington.614-486-9621. ualibrary.org

FREE! Storytime: Tales for Twos &Threes, For ages 2-3. 11:15 a.m.Upper Arlington Public Library, 2800Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington. 614-486-9621. ualibrary.org

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FREE! Storytime Classes:Preschool, For ages 3 and a half to 6years. 10:15 a.m. Upper ArlingtonPublic Library, 2800 Tremont Rd.,Upper Arlington. 614-486-9621. uali-brary.org

FREE! Storytime Classes: Stories &Crafts, For ages 3-5 years. 1 p.m.Lane Road Library, 1945 Lane Road,Upper Arlington. 614-459-0273. uali-brary.org

FREE! Storytime Classes: Stories &Songs, For ages 2 and a half to 5years. 11:15 a.m. Miller Park BranchLibrary, 1901 Arlington Ave, Upper

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FREE! Storytime: Tales for Twos &Threes, For ages 2-3. 10:15 a.m.Lane Road Library, 1945 Lane Road,Upper Arlington and 11:15 a.m. atUpper Arlington Public Library, 2800Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington. 614-486-9621. ualibrary.org

FREE! Tales for Toddlers, Ages 18-36 months. No registration required.10:15-11:30 a.m. Grandview HeightsPublic Library, 1685 W. First Ave.,Grandview. 614-486-2951.

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Eggs, Paws and ClawsFriday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 — Celebrate springtime with the animals at this

fun, family-friendly zoo event. Visit treat stations sponsored by local organizations and busi-nesses, meet animals and characters, and even have your photo taken with a bunny!

Friday event hours are from 5-8 p.m., and check it out all day on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Regular zoo admission rates apply: $14.99 for ages 10-59, $10.99 for ages 60 and older,$9.99 for kids 2-9, and under 2 are free. Columbuszoo.org has more information.

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WEDNESDAY 4FREE! Baby Games, Ages 0-18months. No registration required.10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview HeightsPublic Library, 1685 W. First Ave.,Grandview. 614-486-2951.

FREE! Bunny Crafts, Kids ages 3-12will have a hoppin’ good time at thisevening craft class at KidSpace!There is no charge for this class butpre-registration is required. Pleasecall 836-3333 to register by April 2.Ages 9 and under must be accompa-nied by an adult. 7-8 p.m. CrookedAlley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., Grove-port. 614-836-3333. groveport.org

FREE! Egg-stra Special Easter Edi-bles, Create Easter treats for some-bunny you love! Craft a carrot candyholder, marshmallow toothpickchicks, edible flowers and Easter bas-ket cupcakes in this sweet workshop.Ages 12+. Registration required.6:30-8:30 p.m. Westerville Library,126 S State St, Westerville. 614-882-7277 x5004. westervillelibrary.org

Family Fun: Story Time, “PackardTakes Flight” Story time and booksigning with author Susan Levine at11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit with a pere-grine falcon. Free with $6 - $11admission. Franklin Park Conservato-ry and Botanical Gardens, 1777 EBroad Street, East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org

FREE! Family Story Time, Ages 2-5years. No registration required. 7-7:30 p.m. Grandview Heights PublicLibrary, 1685 W. First Ave., Grand-view. 614-486-2951.

Home School Wednesdays, Forgrades K-12. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $4members, $6 non-members. Decora-tive Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E. MainSt., Lancaster. 740-681-1423. decart-sohio.org

FREE! Playing with the Pyramids,The ancient Egyptians were amazingengineers. Learn more about theirculture, and play pharaoh by build-ing a pyramid. For grades K-3. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Northwest Library, 2280Hard Road, Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org/cal-endar

FREE! Preschoolers at the Farm:Meet the Sheep, Enjoy a story andcraft and learn about sheep. Meetthis year’s lambs and see sheepshearing. 10 a.m. Slate Run LivingHistorical Farm, 1375 State Route674 N., Canal Winchester. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Storytime Classes: Baby-time, For ages 0-24 months. 11:15a.m. Upper Arlington Public Library,2800 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlingtonand Lane Road Library, 1945 LaneRoad, Upper Arlington. 614-486-9621. ualibrary.org


FREE! Storytime Classes: Tales forTwos & Threes, For ages 2-3 years.10:15 a.m. Lane Road Library, 1945Lane Road, Upper Arlington. 614-459-0273. ualibrary.org

FREE! Teen Blog Editorial Board,Join us for our monthly meeting forcurrent and new board members. Welearn about new technology, discusspotential blog topics and brainstormabout future teen programming.Registration begins two weeks prior.For grades 8-12. 4 p.m. Upper Arling-ton Public Library, 2800 Tremont Rd.,Upper Arlington. 614-486-9621.

THURSDAY 5Art of Movement, The Art of Move-ment combines the East and Westintuitive dance practices to help youadd energy and relieve stress. 6:30-8p.m. $4 Residents, $5 Non-Resi-dents. Groveport Town Hall, 648Main St., Groveport. 614-836-3333.groveport.org

FREE! Chess Club, Checkmate!Chess lovers of all levels are welcometo join the UAPL chess club. Our localteen expert(s) will moderate, helpbeginners and suggest strategies toplayers. Registration is required andbegins two weeks prior. For grades3-6. 4 p.m. Upper Arlington PublicLibrary, 2800 Tremont Rd., UpperArlington. 614-486-9621.

Columbus Clippers vs. LouisvilleBats, 7 p.m. $6-$20. Huntington Park,330 Huntington Park Lane, Arena Dis-trict. 614-462-5250. milb.com

FREE! Easter Art, Craft & LifeStyleShow, Shop at The Mall at TuttleCrossing and visit exhibitors offeringa selection of handmade art andcraft creations and for the latesttrends and ideas to enhance yourhome and lifestyle. You’ll also findproducts offered by popular home-based business representatives. 10a.m.-9 p.m. Mall at Tuttle Crossing,5043 Tuttle Crossing Blvd., Dublin.330-493-4130.

FREE! Family Support Group, Forcaregivers of children with specialneeds. ECRN+ Family Support Groupis a monthly gathering held in anenvironment for families of specialneeds children to facilitate connec-tions, share information and ideas. 6-8 p.m. ECRN Office, 6555 Busch Blvd,Worthington. 614-543-9000 x215.ymcacolumbus.org/ECRN

FREE! Parent’s Morning Out, Thisfree ministry is for parents who arelooking for a morning out to do allthose errands you can’t take yourchild to. Children can enjoy struc-tured play, crafts and stories in a safeand loving place. Our volunteers allhave current background checks onfile. No advanced registration isneeded. The community is welcome.9:30 a.m.-12 noon. Westerville FirstPresbyterian Church, 41 W. CollegeAve., Westerville. 614-560-1682.westervillefirstpresbyterian.org

FREE! Storytime Classes: Baby-time, For ages 0-24 months. 10:15a.m. at Lane Road Library, 1945 LaneRoad, Upper Arlington and 11:15 atMiller Park Branch Library, 1901Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington. 614-459-0273. ualibrary.org

FREE! Storytime Classes: Stories &Songs, For ages 2 and a half to 5years. 10:15 a.m. Miller Park BranchLibrary, 1901 Arlington Ave, UpperArlington. 614-488-5710.ualibrary.org


Thursday Night Concert Series:Shadows and Light, 8-10 p.m. $8online, $10 at the door, $5 Students,Kids under 12 Free. Peggy R.McConnell Arts Center of Worthing-ton, 777 Evening St., Worthington.614-431-0329 x323.mcconnellarts.org

FRIDAY 6FREE! BalletMet Open Rehearsal,Open rehearsals provide a glimpseinto the creative process and a sneakpeek of an upcoming production. 5-6 p.m. BalletMet Performance Space,

322 Mt. Vernon Ave., Downtown.614-229-4860. balletmet.org

Columbus Clippers vs. LouisvilleBats, 7 p.m. $6-$20. HuntingtonPark, 330 Huntington Park Lane,Arena District. 614-462-5250.milb.com

Combo Class; Ballet, Tap & JazzDance, Children ages 5 & 6 will gainexperience in ballet, tap and jazz allin the same class! Through ageappropriate material, children willlearn the fundamentals of classicalballet and the percussive dance formof tap and jazz. Class time will bedivided to spend equal amounts oftime on the three different dancestyles every week. This class com-bines just the right balance of imagi-native ballet movements with thefun, upbeat style of tap and jazz tokeep young dancers engaged andexcited to come to dance! 5:45-6:45p.m. $45 Resident, $50 Non-Resi-dent. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630Wirt Rd., Groveport. 614-836-3333.groveport.org


FREE! First Friday Movies, Howabout catching a fun movie on thebig screen at the Library? Bring yourbest buddy and a snack, if you wish!For grades K-5. 3:15-5 p.m. Grand-view Heights Public Library, 1685 W.First Ave., Grandview. 614-481-3778.

Multicultural Families Potluck &Discussion Group, This is a groupfor parents and children with diversecultural backgrounds. We will meetat least once a month for potlucks,cultural festivals and playdates. Thegoals of the group are support,friendship and fun. 6:30-8:30 p.m.First Unitarian Universalist, 93 WWeisheimer Rd, Clintonville. 614-853-0039.

SATURDAY 7Columbus Clippers vs. LouisvilleBats, 7 p.m. $6-$20. HuntingtonPark, 330 Huntington Park Lane,Arena District. 614-462-5250.milb.com

Creative Minds Junior Studio, Anopen art studio for students 7-12years old, a variety of art media willbe available for students to use.Monthly themes will be introducedbut this is a student led activity. 12noon-2 p.m. $36/4 sessions to beused in 3 months and/or with sib-lings/friends. Gallery 202, Partners inArt, Inc., 38 N. State St, Westerville.614-890-8202.gallery202online.com/linkpages/cre-ativemindsjunior.html


FREE! An Egg-Citing Challenge,Drop in to follow nature clues thatwill lead to a hidden basket of eggs,and earn a treat for completing thetask. 1-4 p.m. Deer Haven Preserve,4183 Liberty Rd., Delaware. 740-524-8600, ext. 3.

Eggs, Paws and Claws, Looking forEGGstreme fun this spring? Hop overto the Columbus Zoo and Aquariumand join us for our annual Eggs,Paws and Claws Event. This spring-time celebration returns bigger andbetter than ever. More of yourfavorite treats stations, kid friendlyentertainment and seasonal themedanimal enrichment activities. Be surenot to miss a visit from everyone’sbeloved Bunny. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Colum-bus Zoo & Aquarium, 4850 W. PowellRd., Powell. 614-645-3550. colum-buszoo.org

FREE! Life-sized Candyland, Learnyour colors and earn some candyand stickers by traveling our life-sized board as a player! For pre-school-kindergarten. 10:30-11:30a.m. Worthington Park Library, 1389Worthington Centre Drive, Wor-thington. 614-807-2626. worthing-tonlibraries.org/calendar

FREE! Saturday Story Stomp, Ages2-5 years. No registration required.11-11:30 a.m. Grandview HeightsPublic Library, 1685 W. First Ave.,Grandview. 614-486-2951.

Super Saturdays: Garden Party!,The Grandview Garden Club invitesyou to welcome sprung with a gar-den-friendly craft. Space is limited to


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25 participants. Registration isrequired. Sign up in Youth Servicesbeginning Saturday, March 24. Forgrades K-4. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Grand-view Heights Public Library, 1685 W.First Ave., Grandview. 614-481-3778.

SUNDAY 8Columbus Clippers vs. LouisvilleBats, 4 p.m. $6-$20. HuntingtonPark, 330 Huntington Park Lane,Arena District. 614-462-5250.milb.com

FREE! An Egg-Citing Challenge,Drop in to follow nature clues thatwill lead to a hidden basket of eggs,and earn a treat for completing thetask. 1-4 p.m. Deer Haven Preserve,4183 Liberty Rd., Delaware. 740-524-8600, ext. 3.

MONDAY 9Butterfly Craft Day, Kids will makecolorful butterfly crafts in this after-noon class at KidSpace. The class isopen to children ages 3-12. Prepay-ment is required by Friday, April 6. 2-3 p.m. $2-$3. Crooked Alley Kid-Space, 630 Wirt Rd., Groveport. 614-836-3333. groveport.org

Columbus Clippers vs. Indianapo-lis Indians, 6:30 p.m. $6-$20. Hunt-ington Park, 330 Huntington ParkLane, Arena District. 614-462-5250.milb.com

FREE! Family Evening Storytime,7 p.m. Upper Arlington PublicLibrary, 2800 Tremont Rd., UpperArlington. 614-486-9621.ualibrary.org

FREE! Mother-Daughter BookClub, Girls in grades 3-5 and theirmothers (or grandmothers!) areinvited to join us and talk books.Selected title:”The Doll People” byAnn M. Martin. 7-8 p.m. NorthwestLibrary, 2280 Hard Road, Worthing-ton. 614-807-2626. worthingtonli-braries.org/calendar




TUESDAY 10Columbus Clippers vs. Indianapo-lis Indians, 6:30 p.m. $6-$20. Hunt-ington Park, 330 Huntington ParkLane, Arena District. 614-462-5250.milb.com

FREE! Parent-Child Book Discus-sion, Library instructors lead a dis-cussion of the selected title to teachcritical thinking and appreciation forliterature. This month we will read“You Wouldn’t Want to Sail on theTitanic!” by David Stewart. Copies ofthe book will be available beginningMarch 6 to the first 10 families toenroll. Additional families able tosecure their own copy of the bookare welcome to attend. For grades 3-5. 7 p.m. Upper Arlington PublicLibrary, 2800 Tremont Rd., UpperArlington. 614-486-9621.ualibrary.org

FREE! Preschoolers: Hey DiddleFiddle!, Make a musical instrumentand join members of the ColumbusFolk Music Society for an old-fash-ioned sing-along. 9:30 a.m. and 11a.m. Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park,1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Reading to Rover, Meetsome therapy dogs from CentralOhio Good Shepherds, and improveyour reading skills too! Beginningreaders can read to these verypatient listeners, and learn about thetherapy dog program. For grades K-5. 7 p.m. Miller Park Branch Library,1901 Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington.614-488-5710. ualibrary.org

FREE! Storytime Classes: Baby-time, For ages 0-24 months. 10:15a.m. Miller Park Branch Library, 1901Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington. 614-459-0273. ualibrary.org




FREE! Storytime: Tales for Twos &Threes, For ages 2-3. 10:15 a.m.Lane Road Library, 1945 Lane Road,Upper Arlington and 11:15 a.m. atUpper Arlington Public Library, 2800Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington. 614-486-9621. ualibrary.org

Sweet Treat Day, Kids will make asweet treat and a craft in this after-noon class at KidSpace. The class isopen to children ages 3-12. Prepay-ment is required by Friday, April 6. 2-3 p.m. $2-$3. Crooked Alley Kid-Space, 630 Wirt Rd., Groveport. 614-836-3333. groveport.org



FREE! Bookworms Book Club,Read, dance, chant and craft in thisbook club designed just for pre-readers. Parents take part in the fun!Ages 4-6. Registration required. 4-4:45 p.m. Westerville Library, 126 SState St, Westerville. 614-882-7277x5006. westervillelibrary.org

Columbus Clippers vs. Indianapo-lis Indians, 6:30 p.m. $6-$20. Hunt-ington Park, 330 Huntington Park

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Family Fun: Comic Art, U Cre-8Comic workshop instructor and artistVictor Danbridge shows kids how tocreate their own comic book. 11a.m.-2 p.m. Free with $6 - $11admission. Franklin Park Conservato-ry and Botanical Gardens, 1777 EBroad Street, East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org


FREE! Homeschoolers: Diggin’ It,Dig a hole in the woods and learnabout dirt and the creatures that livein it. Bring a trowel. Ages 6-12. 1 p.m.Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E.Dublin-Granville Rd., Gahanna. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Preschoolers: The BeechTree Puppets, Join the puppets asthey discover why some animalsmigrate and others stay at home. 10a.m. Blacklick Woods Metro Park,6975 E. Livingston Ave., Reynolds-burg. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Sheep Shearing, Enjoy astory and craft and learn aboutsheep. Meet this year’s lambs andsee sheep shearing. 1-3 p.m. SlateRun Living Historical Farm, 1375State Route 674 N., Canal Winches-ter. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Springtime Crafts, Join usanytime between 2-4 p.m. We’ll pro-vide the supplies to create three dif-ferent springtime crafts. 2-4 p.m.Miller Park Branch Library, 1901Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington. 614-488-5710. ualibrary.org




Thurber House Young Writers’Studio, Young Writers’ Studio offers9th-12th graders a chance to workwith professional writers to learnnew techniques, explore differentgenres, receive feedback on theirwork and have fun in a supportiveenvironment. 6-9 p.m. The ThurberHouse, 77 Jefferson Ave., Down-town. 614-464-1032.

Tie Dye Day, Kids will make a tiedye shirt in this afternoon class atKidSpace. The class is open to chil-dren ages 3-12. Each child should

bring a white cotton t-shirt to dye.Prepayment is required by Friday,April 6. 2-3 p.m. $2-$3. Crooked AlleyKidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., Groveport.614-836-3333. groveport.org

THURSDAY 12Art of Movement, The Art of Move-ment combines the East and Westintuitive dance practices to help youadd energy and relieve stress. 6:30-8p.m. $4 Residents, $5 Non-Residents.Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St.,Groveport. 614-836-3333. grove-port.org

Baby and Toddler Kodaly Musicand Movement Class, Parents(either mom or dad) come togetherweekly with their babies and tod-

dlers. This 30 minute music andmovement class is designed to fosterall areas of development and isappropriate for children ages 6weeks to 4 years of age. Enjoywatching your baby develop recog-nition of rhythmic awareness, songs,rhymes, and social skills. We helpparents build a repertoire of lullabies,rhymes and action songs. 9:45-10:15a.m. Suzuki Violin School of Colum-bus-Worthington, 4608 IndianolaAve. Suite K, Clintonville. 614-547-3477. suzukicolumbus.org

Columbus Clippers vs. Indianapo-lis Indians, 6:30 p.m. $6-$20. Hunt-ington Park, 330 Huntington ParkLane, Arena District. 614-462-5250.milb.com

FREE! Lego Lit, When books andLegos collide, you get Lego Lit. Eachmonth we will share a story andbuild creations based around atheme. The Friends of the Libraryprovide the Legos, you provide thefun (participants will not be able tokeep their creations). Registration isrequired and begins two weeksprior. Class size is limited to 20 stu-dents. For grades K-4. 4 p.m. UpperArlington Public Library, 2800Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington. 614-486-9621.

FREE! Page Turners Book Club,Explore different authors and typesof books each month in this bookclub for children ages 6-8. Registra-tion required. 4-4:45 p.m. WestervilleLibrary, 126 S State St, Westerville.614-882-7277 x5006. westervilleli-brary.org


Pet Rock Day, Kids will make a petrock craft in this afternoon class atKidSpace. The class is open to chil-dren ages 3-12. Prepayment isrequired by Friday, April 6. 2-3 p.m.$2-$3. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630Wirt Rd., Groveport. 614-836-3333.groveport.org

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Three Bags Full Children’s Con-signment Clothing & Toy Sale,Kids Clothing & Toy Sale. 30,000items for sale at the Delaware Coun-ty Fairgrounds. Gently-used and newclothing, toys, books, game, bicycles,electronics, baby equipment andmore. Save tons of money on every-thing you need for kids of all ages.Buy smart. Buy gently-used and newat the Three Bags Full Children’sConsignment Events. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.Free admission. Delaware CountyFairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave.,Delaware. 614-325-0063. threebags-full.info

FREE! Thunder & Lightning &Hail, Oh My!, Spring weather can beunpredictable. Explore the sciencebehind the surprises during this pro-gram. For grades K-3. 4-5 p.m. OldWorthington Library, 820 High St.,Worthington. 614-807-2626. wor-thingtonlibraries.org/calendar

FRIDAY 13Combo Class; Ballet, Tap & JazzDance, Children ages 5 & 6 will gainexperience in ballet, tap and jazz allin the same class! Through ageappropriate material, children willlearn the fundamentals of classicalballet and the percussive dance formof tap and jazz. Class time will bedivided to spend equal amounts oftime on the three different dancestyles every week. This class com-bines just the right balance of imagi-native ballet movements with thefun, upbeat style of tap and jazz tokeep young dancers engaged andexcited to come to dance! 5:45-6:45p.m. $45 Resident, $50 Non-Resi-dent. Crooked Alley KidSpace, 630Wirt Rd., Groveport. 614-836-3333.groveport.org

FREE! Night Hike, Venture with usinto the woods on this early spring

nocturnal journey. Listen for owls,learn to identify frog calls and seehow you might fare as a nighttimecritter. All ages. 8:30-10:30 p.m. EmilyTraphagen Preserve, 5094 SeldomSeen Road, Powell. 740-524-8600,ext. 3. preservationparks.com

FREE! Spectrum Storytime, This isa new monthly storytime designedfor children on the Autism spectrum,and/or children with sensory inte-gration issues. We will have stories,songs and activities to encourage lit-eracy and positive associations withreading and the library. Registrationis required and is limited to 10 chil-dren and their caregivers. There is noage restriction, however this pro-gram is designed for children with adevelopmental stage of 3-5 yearsold. 4 p.m. Upper Arlington PublicLibrary, 2800 Tremont Rd., UpperArlington. 614-486-9621.

Three Bags Full Children’s Con-signment Clothing & Toy Sale,Kids Clothing & Toy Sale. 30,000items for sale at the Delaware Coun-ty Fairgrounds. Gently-used and newclothing, toys, books, game, bicycles,electronics, baby equipment andmore. Save tons of money on every-thing you need for kids of all ages.Buy smart. Buy gently-used and newat the Three Bags Full Children’sConsignment Events. 9 a.m.-8 p.m.Free admission. Delaware CountyFairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave.,Delaware. 614-325-0063. threebags-full.info

SATURDAY 14FREE! Art in Action: Betsy Lewin,Betsy Lewin is the award-winningillustrator of picture books like “Duckfor President” and the Click ClackMoo series. Her drawings, funny andfull of life, have earned her the 2012Jo Osborne Award for Humor in Chil-dren’s Literature. Both adults andchildren are welcome to attend herpresentation, which is planned inpartnership with The Ohio State Uni-versity School of Teaching andLearning. Copies of her books will beavailable for purchase. 11 a.m.-12:30p.m. Old Worthington Library, 820High St., Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org/cal-endar

Clothing Toy & Equipment Sale,Mothers of Multiples East Columbuspresents their annual Clothing Toy &Equipment Sale. Stock up on chil-dren’s spring and summer clothingand toys. Early Birds shop at 8:30 for


$2. Always free at 9 a.m. 8:30 a.m.-12noon. Messiah Lutheran Church,1200 Waggoner Rd, Reynoldsburg.614-395-0606. ecmom.org


Family Fun with the Turtle Lady,Kids visit with Nancy Lockard andher turtle friends and make turtlecrafts. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free with $6-$11 admission. Franklin Park Conser-vatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 EBroad Street, East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org

FREE! Just for Kids: Diggin’ It, Diga hole in the woods and learn aboutdirt and the creatures that live in it.Bring a trowel. Ages 6-12. 1 p.m.Blendon Woods Metro Park, 4265 E.Dublin-Granville Rd., Gahanna. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Kya’s Krusade Art TherapyProgram, Kya’s Krusade, in partner-ship with Columbus Recreation andParks, provides 4-week series of ArtTherapy classes throughout the year

to children with physical disabilitiesand one sibling, ages 4-18. The onehour classes are taught by a licensedArt Therapist. Art therapy uses thecreative process of art to facilitateeach child’s self-expression and per-sonal, physical, developmental andemotional growth. Pre-registration isrequired. Please visit our website forforms and more information. 11a.m.-12 noon. Schiller Park Recre-ation Center, 1069 Jaeger Street,German Village. 614-750-2198.kyaskrusade.org

FREE! Open Chess Club, Calling allchess players 6 and up! Keep yourskills sharp with an hour-long ses-sion of free play. Basic chess knowl-edge required. 3-4 p.m. WestervilleLibrary, 126 S State St, Westerville.614-882-7277 x5006. westervilleli-brary.org

Saturday Studio, Saturday Studiooffers students a variety of topics andmedia to work with. This trimesterwe will work on illustrations, draw-ing, watercolor, printmaking, carving,and bookmaking. Check the websitefor specific topics and descriptions.For grades K-8. 10 a.m.-12 noon. $8members, $10 non-members perclass. Decorative Arts Center of Ohio,145 E. Main St., Lancaster. 740-681-1423. decartsohio.org

Three Bags Full Children’s Consign-ment Clothing & Toy Sale, KidsClothing & Toy Sale. 30,000 items forsale at the Delaware County Fair-grounds. Gently-used and new cloth-ing, toys, books, game, bicycles, elec-tronics, baby equipment and more.Save tons of money on everything youneed for kids of all ages. Buy smart. Buygently-used and new at the Three

Bags Full Children’s ConsignmentEvents. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission.Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236Pennsylvania Ave., Delaware. 614-325-0063. threebagsfull.info

SUNDAY 15Felting, Class is for a child with theparticipation of an adult. $28 mem-bers, $32 non-members (per team of2). Decorative Arts Center of Ohio,145 E. Main St., Lancaster. 740-681-1423. decartsohio.org

FREE! Open Barn, Explore the prop-erty and meet the horses, goats andllamas. 1-4 p.m. Circle P Sanctuary,Equine Center, 2013 County Road24, Marengo. 419-864-3872.

FREE! Osprey Homecoming, Helpus celebrate the ospreys’ return fromtheir winter home in South America.Ospreys are a true success story, witha status that rose from endangeredto threatened after dedicated volun-teers brought the birds back to Ohioand provided nesting platforms.Learn about Preservation Parks’ role,enjoy hands-on activities, and viewthe Osprey platforms at nearby AlumCreek Reservoir. 1-4 p.m. HogbackRidge Preserve, 2656 Hogback Road,Sunbury. 740-524-8600, ext. 6.preservationparks.com

FREE! Poetry Jam: Bringing YourWorld to Life in Poetry, Interestedin writing poetry? Poet JenniferHambrick will lead us in findingpoem subjects in the world aroundus and telling stories in free versepoems. Ages 12-16. Registrationrequired. 3-4 p.m. WestervilleLibrary, 126 S State St, Westerville.614-882-7277. westervillelibrary.org

FREE! Tail Wagging Tutors, Kids ingrades K-5 are invited to join MartyMarlatt and her trained therapy dogsfor a fun way to practice their read-ing skills. Participants will take turnssharing stories with registered thera-py dogs. We’ll provide the books oryou can bring your favorites. 2 p.m.Lane Road Library, 1945 Lane Road,Upper Arlington. 614-459-0273. uali-brary.org

MONDAY 16Cake Decorating Basics, In thisnew class, students will learn how tobake great cakes, make colorful icingand decorate a cake efficiently. Stu-dents will learn how to create icingdrop flowers, rosettes, shells, pom-pom flowers and much more! Thisclass is open to ages 12 years andolder. Register and prepay by April14. 6-8 p.m. $40-$42 plus supplies.Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St.,Groveport. 614-836-3333. grove-port.org


FREE! Homeschoolers: All AboutAmphibians, Take a half-mile walkto explore a small wetland and learnabout frogs, toads and salamanders.Ages 6 and older. 1:30 p.m. Picker-ington Ponds Metro Park, 7680Wright Rd., Pickerington. 614-895-6365.

Mom & Me HipHop Dance Class,This popular new class will get thewhole family moving! All ages arewelcome to participate in this 4

week class. Register and prepay byFriday, April 13. 7:30-8:15 p.m. $35per adult; $10 per child. GroveportTown Hall, 648 Main St., Groveport.614-836-3333. groveport.org


Pre-School Artistic Adventures,Children’s books can bring artisticexperiences to life! We will read astory that turns into an exciting artproject. For ages 3 and 4. Must beaccompanied by an adult. 10-11 a.m.$8 members, $10 non-members.Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, 145E. Main St., Lancaster. 740-681-1423.decartsohio.org

FREE! Preschoolers: AwesomeAmphibians, Discover frogs, toads,tadpoles and salamanders with sto-ries and fun activities. 10 a.m. Picker-ington Ponds Metro Park, 7680Wright Rd., Pickerington. 614-895-6365.



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therapist specializing in teachingyouth how to handle bullies. 8:15-9:15 a.m. The Wellington School,3650 Reed Road, Upper Arlington.614-457-7883. wellington.org

Manners with Miss Dena andMiss Kate, Napkins on your laps,please. Sip, don’t slurp. Young ladiesand gentlemen are invited to thisspecial program where they willlearn basic table manners. Partici-pants are encouraged to dress forthe occasion as we enjoy stories anddine in dessert. For ages 4-7 andtheir parent(s). Class size is limited to20 children (no unregistered siblings,please). Registration begins April 3. 7p.m. Upper Arlington Public Library,2800 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington.614-486-9621. ualibrary.org

FREE! Preschoolers: Rainbows,Learn about the colors of the rain-bow and when to find rainbows inthe sky. Story and craft included. 1p.m. Three Creek Metro Park, 3860Bixby Rd, Groveport. 614-895-6365.


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FREE! Storytime: Tales for Twos &Threes, For ages 2-3. 10:15 a.m. atLane Road Library, 1945 Lane Road,Upper Arlington and 11:15 a.m. atUpper Arlington Public Library, 2800Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington. 614-486-9621. ualibrary.org


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FREE! Baby Games, Ages 0-18months. No registration required.10:15-10:45 a.m. Grandview HeightsPublic Library, 1685 W. First Ave.,Grandview. 614-486-2951.

FREE! Child Check, Child Check is afree check of developmental areasincluding speech/language, finemotor, gross motor andpersonal/social skills for childrenages one month through 5 years.Hearing screenings are also providedand vision screenings for childrenover the age of 3. Appointments arenecessary. 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. North-land Church of Christ, 4581 Cleve-land Ave, North Side. 543-9000 Ext.216. ymcacolumbus.org/ecrn


Home School Wednesdays, Forgrades K-12. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $4members, $6 non-members. Decora-tive Arts Center of Ohio, 145 E. MainSt., 740-681-1423. decartsohio.org

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THURSDAY 192012 Ohio Early Care & EducationConference, Parents and teachersare invited to attend Ohio’s largestearly childhood conference withworkshops presented by nationaland state experts. Over 90 nationalexhibitors showcasing the latestlearning materials for children agesbirth to five years of age. Join in thefun with local legend Mimi BrodskyChenfeld and Ella Jenkins (aka “TheFirst Lady of Children’s Music”) alongwith many more great speakers.Greater Columbus Convention Cen-ter, 400 N. High St., Downtown. 419-946-6693. oaeyc.org

FREE! ARC! Advance Reader’sClub, Want to read books BEFOREthey are published? Grab anadvanced reading copy of anupcoming book to take home, readit, and tell us what you think in thisbook club for 4th and 5th graders.Registration required. 4-4:45 p.m.Westerville Library, 126 S State St,Westerville. 614-882-7277 x5006.westervillelibrary.org

Art of Movement, The Art of Move-ment combines the East and Westintuitive dance practices to help youadd energy and relieve stress. 6:30-8p.m. $4 Residents, $5 Non-Residents.Groveport Town Hall, 648 Main St.,Groveport. 614-836-3333. grove-port.org

Baby and Toddler Kodaly Musicand Movement Class, Parents(either mom or dad) come togetherweekly with their babies and tod-

dlers. This 30 minute music andmovement class is designed to fosterall areas of development and isappropriate for children ages 6weeks to 4 years of age. Enjoywatching your baby develop recog-nition of rhythmic awareness, songs,rhymes, and social skills. We helpparents build a repertoire of lullabies,rhymes and action songs. 9:45-10:15a.m. Suzuki Violin School of Colum-bus-Worthington, 4608 IndianolaAve. Suite K, Clintonville. 614-547-3477. suzukicolumbus.org

FREE! Books & Bagels, If you attendUAHS and enjoy reading a goodbook, join us for Books & Bagels,sponsored by the Upper ArlingtonPublic Library. Check with theschool’s Learning Center for eachmonth’s book. 7 a.m. Upper Arling-ton High School, 1650 RidgeviewRd., Upper Arlington. 614-486-9621.ualibrary.org


FREE! Preschoolers: Seeds A-Springing, Learn how seeds workand plant a windowsill garden ofyour own. Bring an empty plasticfoam egg carton for each child. 10a.m. and 1 p.m. Blendon WoodsMetro Park, 4265 E. Dublin-GranvilleRd., Gahanna. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Spring Crafts, Spring is in theair at the library! Kids of all ages areinvited to make some spring crafts tobrighten up their rooms. 4 p.m. LaneRoad Library, 1945 Lane Road, UpperArlington. 614-459-0273.ualibrary.org

FREE! Storytime Classes: Baby-time, For ages 0-24 months. 10:15a.m. at Lane Road Library, 1945 LaneRoad, Upper Arlington and 11:15 atMiller Park Branch Library, 1901Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington. 614-459-0273. ualibrary.org

FREE! Storytime Classes: Stories &Songs, For ages 2 and a half to 5years. 10:15 a.m. Miller Park BranchLibrary, 1901 Arlington Ave, UpperArlington. 614-488-5710. ualibrary.org


FRIDAY 202012 Ohio Early Care & EducationConference, Parents and teachersare invited to attend Ohio’s largestearly childhood conference withworkshops presented by nationaland state experts. Over 90 nationalexhibitors showcasing the latestlearning materials for children agesbirth to five years of age. Join in thefun with local legend Mimi BrodskyChenfeld and Ella Jenkins (aka “TheFirst Lady of Children’s Music”) alongwith many more great speakers.Greater Columbus Convention Cen-ter, 400 N. High St., Downtown. 419-946-6693. oaeyc.org

Combo Class; Ballet, Tap & JazzDance, Children ages 5 & 6 will gainexperience in ballet, tap and jazz all inthe same class! Through age appro-priate material, children will learn thefundamentals of classical ballet andthe percussive dance form of tap andjazz. Class time will be divided tospend equal amounts of time on thethree different dance styles everyweek. This class combines just theright balance of imaginative balletmovements with the fun, upbeatstyle of tap and jazz to keep youngdancers engaged and excited tocome to dance! 5:45-6:45 p.m. $45Resident, $50 Non-Resident. CrookedAlley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., Grove-port. 614-836-3333. groveport.org

FREE! Natural Play Area: Night-time Adventures, Explore the natu-ral play area and search for animalsthat come out at night. 7:30 p.m.Prairie Oaks Metro Park, 2755 AmityRd., West Jefferson. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Recycled Crafts: Make aGadget Holder from an Old Book,A craft in time for Earth Day! Bring anold hardback book or use one ofours and recycle the cover into acool holder for your eReader, tablet,MP3 player or other gadget. Ages12-18. Registration required. 3-4p.m. Westerville Library, 126 S StateSt, Westerville. 614-882-7277 x5006.westervillelibrary.org

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FREE! Columbus Children’s The-atre: Meet Red Riding Hood,Come and meet Red Riding Hood,the star of The Columbus Children’sTheatre upcoming production. Shewill perform a hilarious bit from theshow. Following the performance,children will be able to make a craft.Best of all, Red Riding Hood will beavailable for pictures and auto-graphs! A limited number of freetickets for this meet and greet areavailable beginning April 7. For ages3-7. 10:15 a.m. Upper Arlington Pub-lic Library, 2800 Tremont Rd., UpperArlington. 614-486-9621.ualibrary.org


Earth Day Celebration, This eventwill immerse both children andadults in a “wild” learning experi-ence. Located throughout the zoo,

local conservation and wildlife busi-nesses, and eco-conscious commu-nity organizations will share theirearthly knowledge through interac-tive exhibits. Don’t miss your oppor-tunity to learn what you can do tobetter serve the environment. 9a.m.-5 p.m. Columbus Zoo & Aquari-um, 4850 W. Powell Rd., Powell. 614-645-3550. columbuszoo.org

FREE! Earth Day Craft, Kids ages 3-12 will create “Earth Day” themedcrafts in this morning class at Kid-Space. There is no charge for thisclass but pre-registration is required.10-11 a.m. Crooked Alley KidSpace,630 Wirt Rd., 614-836-3333. grove-port.org

FREE! It’s Easy Being Green!, Cele-brate Earth Day with fun stories andsongs, plus help create a recycledsculpture for the library. 11 a.m.-12noon. Old Worthington Library, 820High St., Worthington. 614-807-2626.worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar

FREE! Kya’s Krusade Art TherapyProgram, Kya’s Krusade, in partner-ship with Columbus Recreation andParks, provides 4-week series of ArtTherapy classes throughout the yearto children with physical disabilitiesand one sibling, ages 4-18. The one

hour classes are taught by a licensedArt Therapist. Art therapy uses thecreative process of art to facilitateeach child’s self-expression and per-sonal, physical, developmental andemotional growth. Pre-registration isrequired. Please visit our website forforms and more information. 11a.m.-12 noon. Schiller Park Recre-ation Center, 1069 Jaeger Street,German Village. 614-750-2198.kyaskrusade.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Soci-ety: Walk MS, A 1.5 mile or 3 milewalk to raise awareness and fundsfor those affected by Multiple Sclero-sis. 8:30 a.m. Columbus Zoo &Aquarium, 4850 Powell Rd, Powell.216-503-4183. MSohiowalk.org

FREE! Preschoolers: Seeds A-Springing, Learn how seeds workand plant a windowsill garden ofyour own. Bring an empty plasticfoam egg carton for each child. 1p.m. Blendon Woods Metro Park,4265 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., Gahan-na. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Saturday Story Stomp, Ages2-5 years. No registration required.11-11:30 a.m. Grandview HeightsPublic Library, 1685 W. First Ave.,Grandview. 614-486-2951.

FREE! Sketchbook Venture Family“Sketch-In,” Are you participatingin the City of UA’s Sketchbook Ven-ture? Bring your sketchbooks andmaterials to the library for somecommunal artwork and inspiration!For the whole family. 2 p.m. LaneRoad Library, 1945 Lane Road, UpperArlington. 614-459-0273.ualibrary.org

FREE! Stories for Babies, Babiesand their caregivers are invited for aspecial Saturday morning storytime.Older siblings are invited to bring adoll or stuffed animal to be their“baby.” 11 a.m.-12 noon. NorthwestLibrary, 2280 Hard Road, Worthing-ton. 614-807-2626. worthingtonli-braries.org/calendar

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FREE! Natural Play Area Adven-tures: Elves, Fairies and Bugs, OhMy!, Come celebrate Earth Day! Helpus pull invasive plants and visit ournature store for building supplies tobuild a house of your choice - onefor bugs, fairies or elves! Houses willbe inspected and prizes awarded. 2p.m. Sharon Woods Metro Park, 6911S. Cleveland Ave., Westerville. 614-895-6365.

MONDAY 23FREE! Family Evening Storytime,7 p.m. Upper Arlington PublicLibrary, 2800 Tremont Rd., UpperArlington. 614-486-9621.ualibrary.org

FREE! Got Game?, Who’s got game— you? Prove it during an afternoonof Mario Kart, Dance Central andSonic the Hedgehog! For grades 4-6.4-5 p.m. Old Worthington Library,820 High St., Worthington. 614-807-2626. worthingtonlibraries.org/cal-endar

FREE! Meet Arthur, In celebrationof author Marc Brown’s visit on Sat-urday, April 28th, his beloved charac-ter Arthur will join preschoolers andtheir families for storytime and acraft. Don’t forget to bring your cam-era! 4 p.m. Upper Arlington PublicLibrary, 2800 Tremont Rd., UpperArlington. 614-486-9621.ualibrary.org




TUESDAY 24FREE! Arthur on the Big Screen, Incelebration of author Marc Brown’svisit to Upper Arlington, we’ll showthree episodes from the televisionseries based on his books. For gradespreK-2. 7 p.m. Upper Arlington Pub-lic Library, 2800 Tremont Rd., UpperArlington. 614-486-9621.ualibrary.org

Columbus Clippers vs. ToledoMud Hens, 7 p.m. $6-$20. Hunting-ton Park, 330 Huntington Park Lane,Arena District. 614-462-5250.milb.com

FREE! Fishing at Palm Pond, Cast aline to see what fish you can catch inthe pond. Limited poles and baitprovided. Ages 15 and younger. 6:30p.m. Three Creek Metro Park, 3860Bixby Rd, Groveport. 614-895-6365.

FREE! A Midsummer Night’sDream, The young, talented actorsof Imaginating Dramatics performthis famous Shakespearean tale. Forages 5 and up. 7-8 p.m. GrandviewHeights Public Library, 1685 W. FirstAve., Grandview. 614-481-3778.





FREE! Storytime: Tales for Twos &Threes, For ages 2-3. 10:15 a.m. atLane Road Library, 1945 Lane Road,Upper Arlington and 11:15 a.m. atUpper Arlington Public Library, 2800Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington. 614-486-9621. ualibrary.org



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FREE! Homeschoolers: Wood-cocks, Search for the unusual aerialcourtship display of the Americanwoodcock. 7:30 p.m. HighbanksMetro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike,Powell. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Meet Arthur, In celebrationof author Marc Brown’s visit on Sat-urday, April 28th, his beloved charac-ter Arthur will join preschoolers andtheir families for storytime and acraft. Don’t forget to bring your cam-era! 4 p.m. Lane Road Library, 1945Lane Road, Upper Arlington. 614-459-0273. ualibrary.org

FREE! Preschoolers: AwesomeAmphibians, Discover frogs, toads,tadpoles and salamanders with sto-ries and fun activities. 10 a.m. Picker-ington Ponds Metro Park, 7680Wright Rd., Pickerington. 614-895-6365.


FREE! Storytime Classes: Preschool,For ages 3 and a half to 6 years. 10:15a.m. Upper Arlington Public Library,2800 Tremont Rd., Upper Arlington.614-486-9621. ualibrary.org


Thurber House Young Writers’Studio, Young Writers’ Studio offers9th-12th graders a chance to workwith professional writers to learnnew techniques, explore differentgenres, receive feedback on theirwork and have fun in a supportiveenvironment. 6-9 p.m. The ThurberHouse, 77 Jefferson Ave., Down-town. 614-464-1032.

THURSDAY 26Baby and Toddler Kodaly Musicand Movement Class, Parents(either mom or dad) come togetherweekly with their babies and tod-dlers. This 30 minute music andmovement class is designed to fosterall areas of development and isappropriate for children ages 6weeks to 4 years of age. Enjoywatching your baby develop recog-nition of rhythmic awareness, songs,rhymes, and social skills. We helpparents build a repertoire of lullabies,rhymes and action songs. 9:45-10:15a.m. Suzuki Violin School of Colum-bus-Worthington, 4608 IndianolaAve. Suite K, Clintonville. 614-547-3477. suzukicolumbus.org

Kids Clothing & Toy Sale, ThreeBags Full Children’s ConsignmentEvent is the largest kids’ consign-ment sale in Ohio! Over 300 families,over 50,000 items! 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Freeadmission. Hartford Fairgrounds,14028 Fairgrounds Rd., Croton. 614-325-0063. threebagsfull.info

FREE! Meet Arthur, In celebrationof author Marc Brown’s visit on Sat-urday, April 28, his beloved characterArthur will join preschoolers andtheir families for storytime and acraft. Don’t forget to bring your cam-era! 4 p.m. Miller Park Branch Library,1901 Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington.614-488-5710. ualibrary.org


Redo It: Book Reconstruction, TheOhio Craft Museum shows us how todeconstruct old books & createsomething entirely new! Your bookcould become a mixed-media jour-nal, sketchbook or a miniature workof art! Space is limited. Registrationrequired beginning Thursday, April12. For grades 7-12. 3:30-4:30 p.m.Grandview Heights Public Library,1685 W. First Ave., Grandview. 614-481-3778.

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CLASSES, CAMPS & ONGOING EVENTSAfterschool Arts Institute, Students ages 7-15 partic-ipate in 8 week, arts focused sessions featuring dance,music, theatre, and visual arts taught by some of thetop local artists in the city. 2:30-6 p.m. $10 registration;$35 per week. King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave.,King Lincoln. 614-645-5464. thekingartscomplex.com

Blooms & Butterflies, Experience the emergence ofexotic butterflies and watch their release into theFranklin Park Conservatory’s Pacific Island Water Gar-den. Dozens of species from around the world takeflight and feed on tropical blooms. The Butterfly Emer-gence Center and hands-on activities interpreting thebutterfly’s life cycle are featured. Begins March 10.Extended hours on Wednesdays until 8 p.m. 10 a.m.-5p.m. $6-$11 admission. Franklin Park Conservatory andBotanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org

Children’s Theater Company, Children’s Theaterclass and performance company. Classes open to stu-dents age 8 - 12. Course covers acting, improv, scenework, scripts, dance, and vocals. End of year theaterperformance. Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. $50 monthly. InfusionDance, 7030A Huntley Road, Worthington. 614-220-8780. infusiondance.net

Columbus Children’s Theatre: The Secret Garden,Mary discovers a strange walled garden that has beenlocked up for years. With the gardener’s apprentice,Dickon, a lad who can talk to the animals, Mary coaxesthe garden back to life. Various dates and show timesthroughout the month of April. $10-$21. Lincoln The-atre, 769 E. Long St., East Side. 614-224-6672. colschil-drenstheatre.org/

Creative Minds Art Studio, Preschool age open artstudio - in a gallery setting. Educational, fun andmessy. Activities include painting, clay, puppets, music,building and plenty of tactile! Tuesday-Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m. $10 per child a session or $36 for 4 sessions,$70 for 10 sessions, multi passes can be used by many.Gallery 202, Partners in Art, Inc., 38 N. State St, Wester-ville. 614-890-8202.

Doodles, In this dynamic drop-in program, adults andchildren 6 and up can experiment with fun materialsand create art together. Families will work together ongallery games and unique, open-ended projectsinspired by artwork in the galleries. Saturdays, 1-3 p.m.Free with Museum admission. Columbus Museum ofArt, 480 E Broad St, Downtown. 614-221-4848. colum-busmuseum.org

Kindermusik “Family Time,” Kindermusik is a musicand movement class children can enjoy with their par-ent or caregiver. Through singing, dancing, and playinginstruments children learn about music, develop socialskills and bond with their grown-up. Most of all, theyhave fun! “Family Time” is for all siblings ages newborn-7 years and their parent/caregiver. Wednesdays 4-4:45p.m., Thursdays 10-10:45 p.m. $150 1st child; siblings$50 each. Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 OaklandPark Ave, Clintonville. 614-446-2013. kindermusik.com

Kindermusik “Our Time,” Kindermusik is a music andmovement class children can enjoy with their parent

or caregiver. Through singing, dancing, and playinginstruments children learn about music, develop socialskills and bond with their grown-up. Most of all, theyhave fun! Saturdays11-11:45 a.m. $195 1st child; sib-lings $65 each. Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oak-land Park Ave, Clintonville. 614-446-2013. kinder-musik.com

Kindermusik “Village,” Kindermusik is a music andmovement class children can enjoy with their parentor caregiver. Through singing, dancing and playinginstruments, children learn about music, develop socialskills, and bond with their grown-up. Most of all, theyhave fun! “Village” is for children ages newborn-18months. Saturdays 10-10:45 a.m. $120 1st child; sib-lings $40 each. Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oak-land Park Ave, Clintonville. 614 -446-2013. kinder-musik.com

Mom’s “Mini Moo” Group, Storytime for the kids willbegin at 10am. We have healthy breakfast and lunchoptions to choose from. We have a clean and safeindoor Playland for the kids to have fun in! Wednes-days 9-11 a.m. Chick-Fil-A, 6240 E Broad St, Reynolds-burg. 614-861-2300. chick-fil-a.com/marketateast-broad

Orchids! Vibrant Victoriana, Escape to an era of ele-gance and luxury with the exotic mystique of theorchid. The Victorian age serves as inspiration for anartful display of hundreds of orchid blooms of all forms,colors and sizes. Glass artist Debora Moore offers animaginative interpretation on these infamous bloomswith delicate glass sculpture. Daily horticulture presen-tations, weekly guided tours and family activitiesenhance the experience for all ages. Through April 8.Extended Wednesday hours until 8 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.$6-$11 admission. Franklin Park Conservatory andBotanical Gardens, 1777 E Broad Street, East Side. 614-645-8733. fpconservatory.org

Phoenix Theatre for Children: The Wind in theWillows, This delightful and definitive musical adapta-tion of Kenneth Grahame’s classic story concerns thevaliant friendship of the good-hearted and poeticWater Rat; the innocent and curious Mole; and the sen-sible, practical Badger. Call for showtimes and ticketprices. Columbus Performing Arts Center, 549 FranklinAve., Downtown. 614-469-0939. catco.org/sea-sons/2011-2012-season

Pioneer Club: Discovery Zone, The programincludes homework help, music, games, crafts, smallgroups and ends with dinner. Everyone is welcome!Thursdays 4-7 p.m. $25 per child per year. First Presby-terian Church, 41 W College Ave, Westerville. 614-560-1682. westervillefirstpresbyterian.org

Water: H20 = Life, An immersive look at our world’smost precious resource. Interactive elements of theexhibit tell us how water is used, how important it is andhow to conserve it. March 17-Sept. 3. Monday-Saturday10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 12 noon-6 p.m. Additional admis-sion fee required. General admission: Adults $14.75, Chil-dren 2-12 $9.75, Seniors $13.75. COSI Columbus, 333 W.Broad St., Downtown. 614-447-8894.


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FRIDAY 27FREE! 4th Friday: Uptown Alive,Uptown Westerville is Alive with Art,History and Shopping! Since April isCelebration of the Arts Month, we’llfocus on the performing, visual andother art endeavors that give West-erville its rich flavor. With extendedshopping hours in Uptown Wester-

ville’s unique shops, 4th Friday is theperfect time to spend the eveningshopping and enjoying all the activi-ties, music and food that make 4thFriday such a wonderful event. Artsand Crafts vendors will offer a varietyof unique products, the WestervillePolice and Fire Departments offerdisplays for children, the WestervillePublic Library reads stories rightUptown and there’s always great liveentertainment. 6-9 p.m. HistoricUptown Westerville, S.R. 3 and Col-lege Ave., Westerville. 614-794-0401.visitwesterville.org

Columbus Clippers vs. PawtucketRed Sox, 7 p.m. $6-$20. HuntingtonPark, 330 Huntington Park Lane, ArenaDistrict. 614-462-5250. milb.com

Family Friday Night, COSI staysopen late for family-friendly fun thelast Friday of every month! You canexplore science, discover fun andstay late! 5-9 p.m. $9. COSI Colum-bus, 333 W. Broad St., Downtown.614-228-2674. cosi.org

Kids Clothing & Toy Sale, ThreeBags Full Children’s ConsignmentEvent is the largest kids’ consign-ment sale in Ohio! Over 300 families,over 50,000 items! 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Freeadmission. Hartford Fairgrounds,

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FREE! Preschoolers: Hey DiddleFiddle!, Make a musical instrumentand join members of the ColumbusFolk Music Society for an old-fash-ioned sing-along. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park,1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Teen ARC! Advance Read-er’s Club, Want to read booksBEFORE they are published? Grab anadvanced reading copy of anupcoming book to take home, readit, and tell us what you think in thisteen book club! Ages 12-18. Regis-tration required. 4-5 p.m. WestervilleLibrary, 126 S State St, Westerville.614-882-7277 x5006. westervilleli-brary.org

SATURDAY 28FREE! Author Marc Brown VisitsUpper Arlington, Nationallyrenowned author and illustratorMarc Brown will give a glimpse intothe creation of his popular Arthurseries as a part of his 35th Anniver-sary of Arthur tour. The author willbe available to sign books, andselected titles will be available to

purchase. Registration is requiredand begins April 2. 9:30 a.m. and1:30 p.m. Amelita Mirolo Barn, 4395Carriage Hill Lane, Upper Arlington.614-583-5300. ualibrary.org

Columbus Clippers vs. PawtucketRed Sox, 7 p.m. $6-$20. HuntingtonPark, 330 Huntington Park Lane,Arena District. 614-462-5250.milb.com

Creative Minds Junior Studio, Anopen art studio for students 7-12 yearsold, a variety of art media will be avail-able for students to use. Monthlythemes will be introduced but this is astudent led activity. 12 noon-2 p.m.$36/4 sessions to be used in 3 monthsand/or with siblings/friends. Gallery202, Partners in Art, Inc., 38 N. State St,Westerville. 614-890-8202.gallery202online.com

Disney in Concert, Come beenchanted by “Disney in Concert:Magical Music from the Movies” withthe Columbus Symphony Orchestra,conductor Albert-George Schram,projected clips, still cells, and story-board art from the films, plus fourleading vocalists. Every new genera-tion has a favorite Disney musical,whether it’s The Little Mermaid, Beau-ty and the Beast, Pocahontas, The

Hunchback of Notre Dame, Aladdin,or The Lion King. And then there arethe classics, from a Mary Poppinsmedley to the “Yo ho” of Pirates ofthe Caribbean. When everyone joinstogether for memorable momentsand melodies that Mouseketeers of allages know by heart, it feels like asmall world, after all. 8 p.m. $25-$68.Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., Down-town. 614-228-8600.

FREE! Family Hike and Campfire,Enjoy a 1.5 mile walk with the kidsand roast marshmallows over acampfire. 1 p.m. Blendon WoodsMetro Park, 4265 E. Dublin-GranvilleRd., Gahanna. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Family Tram Rides, Hop onboard the train and get a great viewof the park. The tram runs continu-ously. Look for yellow “tram stop”signs in the parking lots. 1-4 p.m.Sharon Woods Metro Park, 6911 S.Cleveland Ave., Westerville. 614-895-6365.

FREE! Free Family Days, Bring thefamily and enjoy camp before thesummer begins. As a family, you canparticipate in canoeing and targetsports, climb the rock wall, take ahike, and enjoy a great family day!Limited horseback rides are available

at $12/person. Directors will be pres-ent to answer questions about sum-mer camp and give tours every halfhour. 1:30-5:30 p.m. Camp Willson,2732 County Road 11, Bellefontaine.937-593-9001. ymcacolumbus.org

FREE! Free Family Movie Night,Bring the family to our KidSpace freemovie night this spring! Popcornand crafts will be provided. Childrenages 9 and under must be accompa-nied by an adult. 7-9 p.m. CrookedAlley KidSpace, 630 Wirt Rd., 614-836-3333. groveport.org

Kids Clothing & Toy Sale, ThreeBags Full Children’s ConsignmentEvent is the largest kids consign-ment sale in Ohio! Over 300 families,over 50,000 items! 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Freeadmission. Hartford Fairgrounds,14028 Fairgrounds Rd., Croton. 614-325-0063. threebagsfull.info

FREE! Kya’s Krusade Art TherapyProgram, Kya’s Krusade, in partner-ship with Columbus Recreation andParks, provides 4-week series of ArtTherapy classes throughout the yearto children with physical disabilitiesand one sibling, ages 4-18. The onehour classes are taught by a licensedArt Therapist. Art therapy uses thecreative process of art to facilitate

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FREE! Mind, Body & Soul, Healthinformation, fitness demonstrations,screenings, games, dancing andmusic workshops that promotehealthy lifestyles. 12 noon-4 p.m.Eldon & Elsie Ward Family YMCA,130 Woodland Ave., Columbus.614.252.3166.

Obstacle Challenge, Calling all kidsages 6 and up! Don’t miss out on thisevent! You will have to use yourmuscles and your mind to conquerthis Obstacle Challenge. The secondfloor of Town Hall will be trans-formed into an obstacle course withgames, puzzles and challenges foryou to enjoy. Food and drink will beserved at this event. Register andprepay by Monday, April 23. 4-8 p.m.$5 per child. Groveport Town Hall,648 Main St., Groveport. 614-836-3333. groveport.org

FREE! Poetry Competition OpenMic for Kids, Hear from the entrants

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Saturday Studio, Saturday Studiooffers students a variety of topicsand media to work with. Thistrimester we will work on illustra-tions, drawing, watercolor, printmak-ing, carving, and bookmaking. Checkthe website for specific topics anddescriptions. For grades K-8. 10 a.m.-12 noon $8 members, $10 non-members per class. Decorative ArtsCenter of Ohio, 145 E. Main St., Lan-caster. 740-681-1423.decartsohio.org

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