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educationally speaking
44 education mix bag
How to talk to a teacher, homeschool resources, educational products and more.
48 digital versus print
Reading is reading, whether it be from a tech-gadget or the standard book.
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parenting kids 36 newborns:
baby safety month: new parent awareness
A round-up of safety precautions to help start new parents off on the right foot.
39 growing kids:
51 identifying
hurry up and wait
Instant gratification is a part of our daily life from text messages to fast food, but delaying it with kids can actually benefit them.
giftedness
How public schools assess gifted students and the pro- grams in place to serve them.
56 affording college
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family calendar
76 the dailies 77 classes & activities 81 outings 86 sites 99 on stage 100 parent planner (registration required)
What parents can do to save money for their child’s higher education.
what’s news 19 local briefs
31 parent talk
27 celebrity dad
32 kids’ health
TPAC’s Family Field Trip series on sale now, Nashville Parent’s Private School Fair and more. Country music star Josh Turner describes family life on the road.
28 giving back
Local students cheer for Race for the Cure, volunteer at the Discovery Center in Murfreesboro and the 2010 Avenue Bank Country Ride ’N Roll.
Don’t miss the 2010 Avenue Bank Country Ride ’N Roll to benefit Saddle Up!
What to do when your 10-year-old is caught smoking. Have you had your car seat installation checked?
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No, it is not safe for children to have sleep dentistry unless it’s general anesthesia performed by an anesthesiologist. In our office, we do sedation dentistry whenever a child requires extensive restorative work. The children are not asleep. They are mildly sedated, but awake throughout the entire procedure. This makes the procedures performed far less traumatic for the child and the parent. Our goal is for the child to have safe, memorable, experiences and love coming to the dentist.
What is a supernumery tooth?
John T. King Pediatric Dentist
A supernumery tooth is simply an extra tooth. Most children have 20 primary (baby teeth) and 32 (permanent teeth). Occasionally, there may be an extra tooth in either set. There may also be a missing tooth or teeth. Usually, supernumery or missing teeth are passed on to the child through parental genes (congenitally missing or supernumery). All children should be checked for these two situations before age seven. We usually do this visibly or radiographically with a Panorex x-ray. Planning for the eventual outcome must begin early.
Dr. Oakes, I have seen several orthodontic patients that have permanent retainers on their lower teeth. Why doesn’t everyone get this type of retainer?
Wendy A. Oakes Orthodontist
This type of a retainer is called a bonded lower lingual retainer. These retainers are permanently placed on the tongue side of the lower front teeth and are totally hidden from view. They are a wonderful alternative to a removable retainer. However, I never place these on any patient that has poor oral hygiene Many young adults do not qualify for these bonded retainers because they require special attention. Excellent brushing and flossing are a must. Poor dental care with these appliances can cause severe damage to the teeth. Therefore, if a patient’s hygiene is excellent a bonded lower retainer is definitely an option for retention.
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sometimes the multi-layered tapestry of family life can resemble something more like a crazy quilt. The threads running zigzag in different colors, the pattern impossible to find, and as if it were thrown into a dryer when it shouldn’t have been, the edges are hopelessly frayed. When it threatens to come apart, you work tirelessly to restitch, agonizingly, by hand. When you finish
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it in the dryer again and you’re back where you started from. The darn thing. But yet again, as days and even years pass by the quilt becomes deliciously soft and dear. You will keep it forever. You will fight for its salvation. It becomes so well-worn, but you still know that someday you will stitch your name into one of the corners of that quilt, wrap it in airy tissue and specially chosen paper and pass it on to your daughter or your son or to someone you love deeply and with every piece of your heart. There’s no use complaining about the quilt. It holds your story and your children’s story. It is filled with the memory of baby powder and Christmas Eve, the snow days and the beach in summer. It is filled with match box cars and plastic army soldiers, lessons learned and and jokes forgotten, good haircuts and bed, uneaten meals and filled-to the brim Easter baskets. When the days get too long and the sleeping is short, it is there to remind you that you’re covered, afterall, with what you need. With more than what you need. With these friends, these comrades, these children whose lives you hold so dear. Who love you despite all of the missed stitches and mistakes. YOU the one who yells. You, the one who scolds. You the over-talker and the under-cooker. You, the one they get to see at your worst and also at your best, when you’re dressed for Sunday morning or a dinner date with Dad. The ones who gave you such a time with the potty training and the night time feedings, the teasing and the crying, the secrets and the lying. Nothing’s better than the baby days, but now ... now the quilt is bigger. The stories longer, the messaging unfolding. I couldn’t wait for them to grow, to let me watch, to watch them run. Now I hope they will stay home long enough to eat a meal, watch a movie, toss a ball. The quilt is here, all around me, all around them, us, it’s ours. And you have a quilt of your own. Yours is different from mine. But it wraps you in your own special way. Yours may be quiet while ours is loud. Yours may be smaller or bigger or rounder or squarer. Whatever it is, it is yours. Care for it well. Even when it gets tossed in the dryer, salvage it. Make time for it. It is, afterall, your life.
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In regard to your July issue’s “Chadderbox” column (“Two Words for You: Age Appropriateness”), on recent occasions when I took my school-age children to TPAC (101 Dalmations: The Musical and Beauty and the Beast), there were times when the actors could barely be heard over the crying babies and whining toddlers. I highly recommend two wonderful alternatives — the Boiler Room Theatre in Franklin and Lamplighter’s Theater in Smyrna. Neither of these theaters admits anyone under the age of 4. TPAC obviously cares more about ticket sales than customer satisfaction, and I, for one, have suffered enough. Thank you, Chad, for your article. Jan MacKrell
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I am interested in knowing if you have ever written an article about the annual tuition increase in regard to day care. With the economy being the way it is, my child-care costs are increasing, is this the norm? — Jennifer Link McCammon Hey Jennifer, Yeah, it is the norm for day cares to increase their fees each year — just like it is for many private schools. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if costs could go down instead of up? Just be sure you like the center you’re at — quality care for our children is worth it!
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busy bodies
by Deborah Bohn and Amy Cotta
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ave you ever stopped to wonder how it is that people in China develop a taste for delicacies like fish eyeballs? Or how kids in India can enjoy spicy curried eggplant while the ones in Sweden prefer salty pickled herring and onions? The obvious answer is that they were brought up that way. If you are served foods regularly as a child, you tend to grow accustomed to them and eventually prefer them as an adult. So it begs the question, why do so many children in America have such a limited palate, refusing to eat anything but noodles, pizza, nuggets, fries, cheese and desserts? Again, the answer is obvious; because that’s what Mom and Dad are serving them. Studies show that children’s food preferences are determined by the foods their parents make available to them in their toddler years and throughout childhood. So if they’re regularly served a wide variety of vegetables like artichokes, carrots and asparagus along with lean proteins like grilled fish and skinless chicken, their mouths and brains will desire these foods. But if you consider corn a vegetable or if you offer Goldfish crackers instead of fruit as a snack, don’t expect your children to develop a preference for the healthy stuff. You can, however, expect them to battle junk food cravings and weight issues in their adulthood. But wait! What about those picky eaters everywhere? Those children, by and large, are a product of their environment. This is going to make a lot of parents angry, but ask your pediatrician if you don’t believe it; most picky eaters aren’t born that way, they’re created. Did our forefathers heat up some mozzarella bagel bites when Junior turned his nose up at the trout Dad caught or the yams Mom grew? I don’t think so! Back then and in most countries still today, there’s no such thing as a picky eater. The term didn’t exist because kids then — and most of them in other countries now — didn’t have a choice about what’s for dinner. They ate what they were served because that’s all there was! And not surprisingly, they like it. Just because we live in a society of abundance and can literally have anything we desire at each meal doesn’t mean children should dictate the menu to their obliging parental chefs. They should eat the same healthy dinner that Mom and Dad enjoy, even if that dinner is steak with sautéed portobello mushrooms or raw spinach salad with gorgonzola cheese. (Note: Our kids eat this stuff all the time.) And if they don’t like it? Oh well. They probably don’t like sitting through church sermons or taking showers either. Big deal. Tell them to try a bite and decide whether to eat now or wait until the next meal to eat something else. Don’t force them to gag it down. Don’t blend it up and hide it in a smoothie. Don’t make them a peanut butter sandwich. And don’t give them a junky snack an hour later because they’re “starving!” Your children will not starve from skipping lunch or dinner either for that matter. But they will develop a taste for a wide variety of healthy foods if you serve them without any fanfare and you don’t get upset if they refuse certain things. By the same token, they’ll develop a habit of refusing new foods and asking for a snack later if you cater to that scenario. Recent research shows that new foods are most easily accepted by children from age 2 - 4. So the time to start feeding kids a variety of healthy foods is from the day they transition from baby food to the real stuff. Toss out the notion that children only eat “kid food,” and you’ll raise a healthy, vitamin packed adult!
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When our 6-month-old daughter sleeps, she occasionally stops breathing for a few seconds, then goes back to breathing normally. We worry, ... especially about SIDS. Should we? SIDS is the leading cause of death in the United States between 1 month and 1 year of age. Infants who are premature, low birth weight and those with other medical problems are at particular risk. An infant younger than 6 months old should sleep in her parents’ room, on her back, in her own crib or bassinet. It is important to keep pillows, blankets, toys and other objects out of the bed. Infants exposed to tobacco are at a higher risk of SIDS. That said, it is normal for infants to have some irregularities in their breathing patterns when they sleep. Noticing that she stops breathing for just a few seconds before resuming a regular pattern is not abnormal. If your child snores, or makes other loud noises when she sleeps, that should be evaluated further by her pediatrician. Other concerning signs are if the child coughs frequently or chokes in her sleep, or if you notice any color change to her lips or face.
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My 10-year-old ha frequent bouts of constipation. Are there any herbs or natural remedies you can recommend that might help him without causing other problems?
If your child does not have a bowel movement at least every three days or if he has hard or painful stools, then he may be constipated. A pattern of constipation may develop in infancy, and often runs in families. While some of this may be genetic, it may also be a reflection of the food choices and eating habits of the family. For the majority of children, constipation may be prevented by adopting healthy diet and exercise patterns, and potentially dangerous or unnecessary medications may be avoided. Children should eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day, and drink plenty of water. If that isn’t enough, you could further increase his fiber with high-fiber foods such as dried apricots, raisins, plums, peas, beans or broccoli. Limit constipating foods such as rice, bananas and bread. It is also important that your child gets plenty of exercise, which also helps regulate bowel movements. Finally, a regular toileting routine may also be helpful. A child that avoids using the restroom out of fear of having a painful bowel movement may develop a pattern of withholding stool, which will further complicate the problem. The safest, healthiest way to handle constipation is with these lifestyle changes, but if your child is already doing all of these things then discuss your concerns with your pediatrician.
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et ready for the fifth season of TPAC’s Family Field Trip series. Sponsored by Nashville Parent, individual tickets go on sale Monday, Sept. 13 (season tickets are on sale now). All shows take place on selected Saturdays. This year’s lineup includes the following shows: POST Comedy Theatre by Robert Post (Nov. 13), The Frog Bride by David Gonzalez (Dec. 11), Before the People Came by Amun Ra Theatre (April 2, 2011) and Performance in Which Hopefully Nothing Happens by Theatergroep Max (May 7, 2011). The shows, designed with children in mind, take place at 2 p.m. in TPAC’s Polk Theater (505 Deaderick St., Nashville) with pre-show activities in the lobby at 1 p.m. Tickets for individual shows are $14 adults, $11 ages 2 - 12. With the exception of the final performance, children 23 months and younger are free if they sit on a parent’s lap. For a discount, purchase a four-show package for $44 or a three-show package for $33. Groups of 10 or more get tickets for $7 each. For tickets, call 782-4040 or visit tpac.org/familyfieldtrip. To reserve group tickets, call 782-4060.
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Local children perform the roles of Mother Ginger’s “Pollies” in Nashville Ballet’s Nutcracker. Several roles throughout the show are available to children.
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iddle Tennessee boys and girls who want to grace the stage and be part of the magic of Nashville Ballet’s Nutcracker this season can audition on Sundays, Sept. 13 and 20. Children must be at least 8 years old by Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Ages 12 and older must be School of Nashville Ballet students. Girls should wear proper dance attire, and boys should wear shorts and a T-shirt. Participants must bring a full-body photograph, and there is a $10 audition fee. The audition schedule for both days is as follows: • Boys 7 - 11: Register at 11 a.m.; audition from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Girls 7 - 9: Register at 11 a.m.; audition from 12 - 1 p.m. • Girls 10 - 11: Register at 12 p.m.; audition from 1 - 2 p.m. • Boys and girls 12 - 13: Register at 1 p.m.; audition from 2 - 3 p.m. • Boys and girls 14 and older: Register at 2 p.m.; audition from 3 - 4 p.m. Auditions take place at the Martin Center for Dance, 3630 Redmon St., Nashville. For more information, call Rachel Norfleet at 297-2966, ext. 20, or e-mail her at rnorfleet@nashvilleballet.com.
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nashville soccer uniTed is a new soccer club started and run by parents, offering boys and girls U9 - U12 “Travel Light Soccer” program as well as a recreational level for ages 6 - 8. The club plays on neighborhood fields and hosts
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“Soccer Saturdays” every week at the Eakin Soccer Field from 9 - 11 a.m. For more information, visit nashvillesoccerunited.com.
dance TheaTre of Tennessee has a brand new, 14,000-square-foot facility with five large dance studios where it trains local youth in the art of dance and performance theater. Located at 2710 Old Lebanon Road, Ste. 25-B, Nashville, learn more about the organization by calling 391-5500 or visiting dancetheatretn.org.
crazy clyde’s slides is now enrolling for its new Mother’s Day Out program that takes
place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Children can participate in reading, ageappropriate learning activities, arts and crafts, and more. Cost is $40 per week, which includes snacks and lunch. Crazy Clyde’s Slides is located at 805 Tennessee Blvd., Lebanon. Call 547-0006 for more information.
sweeT cece’s frozen yogurT & TreaTs is now open at 300 Pleasant Grove Road, Ste. 335, Mt. Juliet (in the Padocks Shopping Center). Patrons can create their own individualized treat with a wide variety of changing yogurt flavors and nearly 60 festive
toppings. Hours are Mon - Thu 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri - Sat 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. Visit sweetceces.com.
nashville family music offers two new classes: Cycle of Seasons for ages 3 - 5 and All Together Now for ages birth through 5 years. Cycle of Seasons is a 15-week session for $108 (plus a $39 material fee); All Together Now is a nine-week class for $108 (plus a $32 materials fee). Siblings discounts are available. Learn more at nashvillefamilymusic.com.
Weekday Schedule 6:00 am Arthur/ A Place of Our Own (Fridays) 6:30 Martha Speaks 7:00 Curious George 7:30 The Cat in the Hat 8:00 Super Why! 8:30 Dinosaur Train 9:00 Sesame Street 10:00 Sid the Science Kid 10:30 WordWorld 11:00 Super Why! 11:30 Between the Lions 12:00 noon Caillou 12:30 Sid the Science Kid 1:00 Dinosaur Train 1:30 The Cat in the Hat 2:00 Curious George 2:30 Martha Speaks 3:00 Clifford the Big Red Dog 3:30 Maya & Miguel 4:00 Arthur 4:30 WordGirl 5:00 Electric Company 5:30 pm Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman
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Kids of all ages can enjoy a bevy of hands-on art exploration during the TACA Fall Crafts Fair.
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he TACA Fall Crafts Fair takes place Sept. 24 - 26 at Centennial Park (2500 West End Ave., Nashville), and this year, the fair features more children’s activities than ever before. “The children who visit the fair are our most precious resource,” says Elaine Wood, TACA’s executive director. “These are the artists, collectors and supporters of the next generation of fine craft, and we are so excited to offer activities to engage those young minds.” The children’s area will feature several hands-on activities, from jewelry making to creating dream catchers ... or they can create a Dale Chihuly-inspired work of mixed media. In addition, Nashville Public Library’s Puppet Truck will present The Frog Prince on Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and 1, 12:30 and 2 p.m. Learn more at tennesseecrafts.org.
new kids’ activities at parent-teacher store Looking for something new and fun for your kids to do each month? Super Saturdays takes place on the first Saturday of each month at The Parent-Teacher Store, and kids of all ages can have fun with games and activities on the interactive kids’ table. Kids can also dive into a craft activity that has a theme related to the month while enjoying cookies and lemonade. The free activities take place during regular store hours, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Parent-Teacher Store is located at 2214 Bandywood Drive, Nashville. Call 292-3533 or visit parent-teacherstoreusa.com.
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church hosts family literacy event
momshell offers new fall classes
Moms and dads can learn additional skills for keeping their kids reading at home during Family Literacy Night at Immanuel Church The Nazarene (7125 Charlotte Pike, Nashville) on Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 6 - 7 p.m. Parents of preschoolers and school-age children can learn practical literacy skills to utilize at home with their kids, and they will be able to make and take activities to keep their youngsters engaged with a passion for reading. The free event also includes complimentary child care. For more information about Family Literacy Night, contact Dustin Bilbrey at 473-8130.
Looking for a fun way to get fit with your kids? Check out Momshell Fitness’ new class offerings. ZuMOMba is an hour-long dance workout where participants move and groove to age-appropriate hip-hop, ’80s hits and classic party tunes. For the smaller set, Kindermusik will begin after Monday, Sept. 6 for moms and their preschoolers to enjoy music and movement fun. The Kids Dance/Fitness class resumes this month as well, combining dance and fitness with yoga and nutrition education. Class times and prices vary. Momshell Fitness is located at 2907 12th Ave. S., Nashville. For more details, call 429-5968 or visit momshellfitness.com and click on the “Momshell Kids” tab.
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he editors of Nashville Parent, Rutherford Parent, Sumner Parent and Williamson Parent invite you to nominate one outstanding individual for our 2010 Children First Award. The award aims to honor and recognize a person in the Middle Tennessee Community whose work benefits the very youngest among us. From teachers to non-profit leaders, we want to know who you think stands out in the community when it comes to the betterment of our children. To nominate an individual, log on to parentworld. com and click on “Children First” on the home page. Entry deadline is Friday, Oct. 29, and the recipient will be announced in our December issue. Past recipients of the Children First Award include Bonnie Spear, director of Blakemore Children’s Center in Nashville (2008), and Billie Little, director of The Discovery Center at Murfree Springs (2009).
Percent of American children, ages 6 - 11, who take after-school lessons in such disciplines as dance, art, computers and religion:
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Nashville Children’s Theatre (NCT) is adding theater classes specifically for children ages 8 14 with autism spectrum disorders beginning with its fall 2010 session beginning Thursday, Sept. 16. In order to take the Theatre Voyages class, students must be able to communicate in either verbal or non-verbal means and be toilet trained. The class will consist of two teachers, six children and two peer models (typically developing children of the same age), and together they will work together to adapt an original play to be presented to family and friends. To learn more about the new class or to register, call 254-9103 or visit nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.
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hat voice! Those eyes! What is country music star Josh Turner really like? He’s a songwriter, a singer and a multiplatinum recording artist. Above all, Josh is a family man who hangs his hat in Nashville, but takes his wife, Jennifer, and sons, Hampton (nearly 4) and Colby (1), on the road as he thrills audiences with hits like “Would You Go With Me,” “Your Man” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance.” How do you raise a baby and a toddler on the road? It started out with Jennifer coming on the road with me to sing background and playing piano. So when the boys were born, it was a natural decision to take them along because we weren’t going to leave them at home. We always sightsee in each town, taking the boys to zoos, parks and aquariums. We try to expose Hampton to different things everywhere we go. Last week, we were in Fortworth, Texas, and saw the Longhorns herded down Exchange Street. As often as possible, we make it home for church on Sundays so he can go to Sunday school and play with kids his age. Would you like either of your sons to be country music stars? In the small town where I grew up, most of the boys went into their father’s business. Even though my father is very successful at his job and has even won awards, he never tried to get me to follow him. He wanted me to chase my dreams. My boys don’t come up on stage with us or on the red carpet. I try to keep them away from all that. I never want my children to think I want them to follow in my footsteps. How does everyone sleep on the bus? Hampton started in a pack-n-play, but as he got older, he got his own bunk and sleeps really well. Now Colby is in the pack-n-play. The only thing out of the ordinary when you compare ours to other buses is the bigger back lounge to fit a crib. Having one baby is a big adjustment. What’s it like going from one to two? There’s less time for Jennifer and me, that’s why we try to make that time for each other. We turn off our phones and spend five to six hours together. We feel like it makes us better parents. As long as she and I are close, we’re going to raise the boys the right way.
Were you in the delivery room when the boys were born? I was there both times. Jennifer went into labor so fast with Hampton that the doctor didn’t have time to come. The nurse hollers at me, “Josh, grab a leg!” It happened so fast that she needed help. I did what I could, and I cut the cord. With Colby, it happened normally, so I held her hand and gave her moral support. What’s your parenting specialty? Jennifer does arts and crafts with Hampton because I don’t have patience for that. I’m the adventurous one who’s outside showing him how to play basketball or ride the tractors. I love to cook when I have time to do it. The last thing I cooked was Mexican chicken burgers. That was a big hit. Has your faith made you a better father? Absolutely. My faith governs everything I do from singing to figuring out how to spend my time. Everything I do stems from my beliefs and my values. As a father, I’m always seeking guidance from my heavenly Father because He’s the ultimate parent. He’s the creator of love and the definition of love. My other example is my own daddy. He set a great example to me. He’s a great husband and father. I try to draw from those figures in my life and be the best daddy I can be to my boys. Why is giving kids opportunities to develop musically important to you? My producer went to a big high school with a band and chorus and trips to New York. I thought, “You’ve got to be kidding me!” There were only 75 people in my graduating class, so we didn’t have the luxuries that kids at bigger schools have. I figured there were a lot of other students out there in the same position I was in, so I started the Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to help those students who want to go to college, pursue the arts and make a career out of this. (You can learn more about the Josh Turner Scholarship Fund at joshturner.com.) J Deborah Bohn writes Busy Bodies for this publication in addition to celebrity profiles. She lives in Franklin with her family.
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local students can cheer for race for the cure
here’s more ways to participate in this year’s Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, Oct. 9, than running the 5K race or doing in the one-mile fun walk. Local cheerleading squads, dance teams, pep bands and school mascots are invited to be a part of the I AM THE CURE initiative by serving as “cure leaders” during the event. Cure Leaders will line the race course and cheer on runners in addition to spreading educational breast health information. To run the race, your registration fee varies depending on if you opt for a timing chip to electronically collect and process your results at the end of the race — chips are usually worn on the shoe lace. Registration is $35 adults ($43 with chip), $20 ages 5 - 12 ($28 with chip). There is no fee to participate as a cure leader. The event takes place at Maryland Farms in Brentwood. To register as a runner or cure leader, call 383-0017 Gallatin High School cheerleaders offer support and encouragement to Komen Race for the Cure runners at last or visit komennashville.org. year’s event.
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Looking for a fun way to give back to local kids in Rutherford County? The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring seeks volunteers to become part of the team in four distinct areas: Field Trip Assistants work alongside educators and the center’s educational specialist with hands-on projects during school field trips; Play Guides encourage visiting children to explore exhibits while interacting with them and also helping staff set up, clean up and organize the exhibit areas; The Dragonfly Team volunteers every Wednesday from 9 - 11 a.m. helping prepare materials for various educational programs; The Special Events Team helps out during the center’s free-day and other special events throughout the year. Kids ages 12 and older can volunteer, too. Ages 12 - 14 work on the floor helping children with exhibits. To learn more or to sign up, contact Volunteer Coordinator Leslie Walker at 8902300 or visit discoverycenteronline.org.
Saddle Up! is Middle Tennessee’s oldest and largest recreational therapeutic horseback riding program serving children with disabilities. On Saturday, Sept. 18, your family can enjoy a day of fun activities while lending financial support to the nonprofit. The 2010 Avenue Bank Country Ride ‘N Roll includes something for all ages. Families who own horses can bring them (with your horse’s proof of negative Coggins) and enjoy open trail riding on the scenic trails. Other activities include hayrides, roping demonstrations, stick horse races, a pony petting area and family games. The event takes place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the 300-acre Duke It Out Farm, 4105 Columbia Pike, Franklin. Admission is a minimum donation of $50 for individuals or $100 for families (ages 11 and younger are free). The cost includes the trail ride, activities, T-shirts and lunch. Register online at saddleupnashville.org.
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My 10-year-old son was caught smoking during a sleepover with his best friend. What should I do?
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find the reason
When I caught my son smoking, he was 9. I was determined to break him from ever starting this nasty habit. I went and bought a big, nastysmelling cigar and brought it home with me. I told him that since he wanted to smoke, I had bought a “special” cigar just for him. I waited until after we had dinner and then took him outside and gave him the cigar. I lit it for him and he took a few deep puffs off of it. He sat there for just a few minutes and then said “I think that I am going to be sick, Mom.” He did get sick and threw up several times. He said he would never try to smoke again. He learned the hard way how nasty of a habit smoking is. I know that this worked because I have heard him tell his friends about it and that he will never smoke.
You need to find out the reason behind his smoking. Most kids become very curious around this age, especially with everything that they see on TV. That’s why it’s so important for parents to watch some programs with their child and explain to them that just because they may see someone on TV smoking (or doing other things for that matter), doesn’t mean that it’s OK to experiment with it. Explain to him that it’s not cool to smoke and the hazards of smoking. This way you look like your not just reprimanding him but explaining to him everything in its entirety. Next time he will think twice before doing it, and he will understand that just because he sees it on TV, doesn’t mean that it’s the right thing to do.
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make him smoke a lot in one sitting I would make my son buy a pack of cigarettes with his own money. He can buy any brand he wants. Then I would make him smoke 19 of them in one sitting. (I’d smoke one just to show a hint of empathy.) I’d imagine we could solve several of the world’s problems during that bonding experience. I’ve always heard of parents doing this and hope that I never have to try this, but I’m ready, if necessary. — Tracy Wyatt, father of three
show examples from TV shows Have him watch a few episodes of something like Addicted — most of the characters are smokers. He’s old enough to see what an unhealthy lifestyle looks like, and seeing people like that might scare him enough to leave smoking alone. While I am not trying to say that all people who smoke use drugs, they would be a good example of who he does not want to be like. If that fails, find a dirty ashtray. Blindfold him. Have him smell the dirty ashtray and ask him if that smells like something he wants to put in his body. — Dana Evans, Hendersonville
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Car Seat Safety? Check!
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ou may know how to install your baby’s car seat properly, but does Grandma? When moving a child’s car seat from vehicle to vehicle, everyone needs to know how to secure it right. But the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), alarmingly reports that 75 percent of parents who use car seats for their little ones don’t install them properly. The disconnect revealed itself in a survey of 900 parents by The First Years manufacturing company, citing a combination of confusing installation directions and the the rush, rush, rush of parenting life.
During National Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 19 - 25), take the time to have your baby’s car seat checked by a Child Passenger Safety Technician certified by National Child Passenger Safety, and learn what’s right so you can share the info with those who transport Baby. Middle Tennessee has several locations that offer inspections free of charge by folks who know how to do it right. As part of this year’s National Child Passenger Safety Week — including the National Seat Check Saturday on Saturday, Sept. 25 — events will be held around the country with
technicians educating parents and caregivers on proper installations. Locate a Middle Tennessee technician near you on the homepage of the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. Many local fire departments and police departments also offer inspections, or can direct consumers to a certified technician. The Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt also sponsors free car seat safety inspections this month. Visit vanderbiltchildrens.org and click on “Safe Children” under the Child Health and Safety tab.
Basic Child Car Seat Use • Safety experts recommend that infants should ride in rear-facing child car seats as long as possible and until they weigh at least 20 pounds and reach the age of 1. • Children can be secured in forward-facing car seats if they weigh between 20 - 40 pounds and are 1 - 4 years old. • As they continue to grow and until they typically reach at least age 8 or a height of about 4 feet 9 inches tall (usually weighing between 80 and 100 pounds), children need to be secured in booster seats that raise the child so that belt restraints fit properly and the seat’s high back protects the child’s head and upper body. Source: nhtsa.gov
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— Susan S. Day
No matter how young they are, experts tell us that reading to and with your children at least 20 minutes a day is a great way to help prepare them for school.
An important part of reading aloud is talking to your child about the pictures in the book. Quick conversations about the pictures help your child increase comprehension as well as vocabulary.
To help get you started, try the following technique when reading to your child:
and wait (count to 5). C Comment Make a comment about a picture on the page. questions and wait (count to 5). A Ask Ask questions about a picture on the page. by adding more to your R Respond child’s response.
Restate what your child said or make a complete sentence with your child’s response.
Remember, reading can be fun. Enjoy!
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ne of Music City’s most popular preschool bands — The Zinghoppers — celebrates the release of its brand new live DVD this month: The Zinghoppers! Live! A Dance Party Concert. Little ones will have fun singing and dancing along with Conductor Jack and his pals Penelope the Possum, Olo the Donkey and Coconuts the Kangaroo. We’re giving away four copies of this fun, entertaining DVD. Log in to our Web site and enter our random drawing.
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hat began as storyteller/illustrator/cartoonist Johnny Gruelle’s humble gift to his daughter in 1915 — a long-forgotten rag doll with a new face he called Raggedy Ann — wound up becoming a most cherished American icon, with more than 50 million products sold. In 2002, she was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame, and on Tuesday, Sept. 7, Raggedy Ann celebrates her 95th birthday. To commemorate the event, Applause by Russ created a vintage-inspired anniversary doll available in specialty stores and at amazon.com for $29.99. We’re giving one away to a lucky reader! Log on to parentworld.com and click “Giveaways” to enter a random drawing. One entry per family, please.
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newborns
baby safety month a round-up for new parent awareness
Use our handy guide to become informed and confident as you launch into your parenting life.
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nith the arrival of your new bundle of joy comes the challenge of making sure Baby’s environment is safe. Here are a few mustknow safety tips to help keep your mind at peace and baby secure.
changing table safety Although a changing table makes it easier to dress and diaper your baby, falls from such a high surface can be serious. Don’t trust your vigilance alone to prevent falls; you should also consider the following recommendations: • Purchase a sturdy changing table with a two-inch guardrail on all four sides • The top middle of the table should be slightly lower than the sides • Buckle the safety strap • Never leave a child unattended • Keep diapering supplies within your reach and out of your child’s reach • Never let him play with a powder container — if powder is inhaled, it can injure his lungs
pacifier safety Pacifiers will not harm your baby. In fact, there is some evidence that pacifiers may help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). However, for maximum safety use the following tips when giving your baby a pacifier: • Do not use the top and nipple from a baby bottle as a pacifier — the nipple may pop out of the ring and choke her. • Purchase pacifiers that cannot possibly come apart. • The shield between the nipple and the ring should be at least one-and-a-half inches across, so the infant cannot take the entire pacifier into her mouth. Also, the shield should be made of firm plastic with ventilation holes. • Never tie a pacifier to your child’s crib or around your child’s neck or hand — this could pose a strangling hazard. • Pacifiers deteriorate over time. Inspect them periodically to see whether the rubber is discolored or torn. • Follow the recommended age range on the pacifier, as older children can sometimes fit an entire newborn pacifier in their mouth and choke.
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choosing a crib As you look at a crib, make sure you check the following, especially if you choose a used crib that may have been built before current crib safety standards were set. • Look for Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association (JPMA) certification. • Slats should be no more than two-and-three-eights inches apart — widely spaced slats can trap an infant’s head. • All joints and parts should fit tightly, and the wood must be smooth and free of splinters. • Check for cracked and peeling paint — all surfaces should be covered with lead-free paint. • The end panels should be solid, without decorative cutouts — cutout areas on panels can trap an infant’s head. • Corner posts should be flush with the end panels or else be very, very tall — such as posts on a canopy bed. Clothing can catch and pose a strangling hazard. • The lowered crib sides should be at least nine inches above the mattress support to prevent the infant from falling out. Raised crib sides should be at least 26 inches above the mattress support in its lowest position. • The drop sides should have a locking, hand-operated latch that will not release unintentionally. • The mattress should be the same size as the crib so there are no gaps to trap arms, body or legs. If you can fit two fingers between the mattress and the side of the crib, the crib should not be used.
safe bedding practices • Place baby on his back on a firm tight-fitting mattress. • Remove pillows, pillow-like bumper pads, quilts and other soft products from the crib. • Consider using a sleeper or other sleep clothing as an alternative to blankets, with no other covering. • If using a blanket, put baby with feet at the foot of the crib. Tuck a thin blanket around the crib mattress, reaching only as far as the baby’s chest. • Make sure your baby’s head remains uncovered during sleep. • Do not place baby on a water bed, sofa, soft mattress, pillow or other soft surface. Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
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hurry up & wait how delaying instant gratification benefits children
In our presto society, children expect things as soon as they want them. But research shows that kids who can wait will be more successful in life.
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hat do weight, SAT scores and the fast pass have in common? Researchers at several universities, including Stanford University in California and the University of Michigan, have been piecing together clues throughout the last 40 years. It’s possible that well-intentioned parents, by reinforcing instant gratification behaviors, may be inadvertently setting their children up for a life lacking self-control. With the dramatic technological advances of the last decades, we’re losing the ability to wait. We expect instant results and many of us become impatient when required to wait, even a few minutes. Astute businesses are noticing and doing their best to please us, compounding the problem. For example, Starbucks recently added instant coffee to their menu to accommodate customers who apparently don’t have three to five minutes to spare for the real thing! (please turn the page)
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growing kids ... hurry up & wait! We jockey between check-out lines at the grocery store to avoid waiting any longer than necessary. We dart in and out of traffic to make it to our destination a few minutes quicker. We get the fast pass at Disney World, because we certainly don’t have 40 minutes to converse or avoid the people surrounding us, including our own family. No way, not when technology allows us to queue up virtually! While we engage in these instant gratification behaviors, our children are watching and learning. Psychologists note that children up through age 6 absorb everything they see and hear without discrimination. It’s not surprising that 1-year-olds know how to use the phone; they’ve been hanging out in a bouncy seat for a year, watching and learning. That’s how children easily and effortlessly adopt our language and consistent ways of behaving. In the late 1960’s, a now famous longitudinal study, commonly known as The Stanford University Marshmallow Study, was conducted by Walter Mischel, Ph.D. The purpose was to determine how important self-control is to lifelong success. Researchers observed that children as young as 4 already established patterns of behavior regarding self-control and instant gratification. In the study, the examiner gave 4-year-old children the choice of one marshmallow now or two marshmallows in 15 minutes after the examiner “ran an errand.”
In the late 1960’s, The Stanford University Marshmallow Study was done to determine how important self-control is to lifelong success. Fourteen years later, researchers discovered major differences in self-control among kids. When the researchers replayed the video of the experiment, they found that the children who waited to receive two marshmallows used mental skills to keep from eating the marshmallow. Picture 4-year-olds covering their eyes, hiding under the desk, singing songs; they distracted themselves to avoid looking at the marshmallow. Researchers also noted that the children who could not delay gratification were obsessed with the marshmallow and focused solely on it. They didn’t take their eyes off the marshmallow until they finally caved in and ate it. Fourteen years later, when the children that participated in the study graduated from high school, researchers discovered major differences between the two groups: the children who displayed self-control and had waited to receive two marshmallows were more optimistic, self-motivated and had developed the habits of successful adults. The children who did not wait were less well-adjusted and even scored an average of 210 points less on SAT tests. In a similar study led by Julie Lumeng, Ph.D., at the University of Michigan, 4-year-old subjects were asked to choose candy, animal crackers or pretzels as their preferred food and then were left in a room with two plates of different quantities of the food they selected. The children were informed that they could eat the larger quantity if they waited until the examiner returned. As with Mischel’s study, the kids were told if they couldn’t wait, they could ring a bell to summon the examiner back to the room, at which time they could eat the smaller quantity. Of the 805 children who participated, 47 percent were not able to delay gratification. By the time they were in sixth grade, those who displayed the inability to wait were more likely to be overweight. Lumeng says, “Selfregulation is believed to be a combination of nature and nurture — an inborn
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predisposition that is also responsive to parenting and the environment. So, the thinking is that if you have a poorly self-regulated child, good parenting can help that child develop better self-regulation skills.” Mischel and his team arrived at the same conclusion. In later studies, they taught children who could not wait to receive the two marshmallows some simple mental tricks, such as pretending the marshmallow was just a picture with an imaginary frame around it. Their ability to wait increased. Mischel proved that will power is a matter of learning to control attention and thoughts. With consistent practice, children learned to outsmart their desires. Unfortunately, our kids aren’t given many opportunities to practice outsmarting desires since they experience so few activities that require waiting. They text, instant message or write on the Facebook wall of their friends to be in constant communication; they eat whenever they have the urge, grazing all day long; they download music immediately, and think anything they desire can be purchased right now by a parent with that little plastic card. Even something as seemingly innocent as allowing a child to open gifts early reeks of instant gratification. We have created a society that encourages instant gratification and unfortunately, many children never acquire the mental skills to divert their attention and delay gratification.
Find Teachable Moments Parents can combat this issue by purposely setting up traditions that teach self-control as an important value. Pointing out examples of sharing and patiently waiting, providing a logical structure to snack and mealtimes (such as three meals and two snacks per day) and making sure that part of a child’s allowance is saved for the future and part is saved for a special item the child desires are all good ways to help a child learn to wait. Creating a home environment where each and every day certain things can only be obtained if something else that’s more important is completed first, gives the child the opportunity to practice self-control skills. Some examples include: complete homework and then play outside, make the bed and then watch morning TV or brush teeth and then enjoy a bedtime story. Parents can also look for teachable moments to help their children understand how to control attention and remain in emotional control. For example, when a toddler wants to watch a certain cartoon show and is resisting picking up his toys first, consciously make it a learning experience for him. Create some fun by using a timer to divert his attention from the TV, and see how long it takes him to clean his play area. In addition, make waiting to watch TV worth his while by perhaps sitting down with him to watch together for a few minutes. Help him see that by picking up his toys, he not only got to watch the TV show but got some parental attention as well. As children get better at waiting on a daily basis, give them a challenge goal, such as doing a chore like clearing the table for 30 days, without being reminded. Provide a reward that the child perceives is terrific, like spending an entire day alone with Mom or Dad, going to the movie or having pizza for dinner. The more opportunities a child has to experience frustration due to delaying his preferred activity, the more proficient he will become at self-control. However, one of the most effective actions a parent can take is to become conscious of their own behaviors and purposely model self-control. Incorporating behaviors such as patiently waiting in line or in traffic back-ups as well as monitoring eating and spending habits will go a long way towards raising children who understand and apply self-control. J Patricia Altvater is the author of Choose Success: Ignite the Power Within (lulu.com; $14.95). She is also a childhood obesity expert.
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education matters
teacher talk
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Research says that for your child’s optimum learning, he needs a good relationship with his teacher. A few tips to pave the way.
1 mAke A date A meeting between you and your child’s teacher(s) can be a powerful tool for helping your child succeed in school, says school psychologist Sharon Nolfi, M.A.
CHAT Often “official” parent/teacher conferences are scheduled only at the beginning of the school year, but you can request one any time. Be sure your child’s teacher is aware of how your child learns, what his strengths and weaknesses are. Reaching out to others is a powerful tool that can jump start a good relationship. Just like children gravitate toward your friends’ kids, if you know your child’s teacher better, your child will feel more secure about his place in the classroom and ability to speak up.
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2 reach out Because teachers have so many students to manage, it’s important for you to let them know when events are happening in your family. Key information helps them work with students.
SHARE TRUTHS From serious matters like Mom’s or Dad’s unemployment or divorce to worrisome childhood concerns like bullying or bedwetting, your teacher should know what’s going on in your child’s world when he’s away from school. Build a strong and positive relationship by having an honest discussion about the challenges of being a parent sometimes, and share your observations of your child. If you have serious concerns about what’s going on with your child, volunteer to help in whatever way the teacher will appreciate, and ask the teacher for specific ways in which the school resources can support you and your family.
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3 Do’s & dont’s
4 haPPY learners Of course, not every teacher is the best fit for your child, but finding the positive in teachers is important. Here’s what students say make the best teachers, from the new book, Simply the Best: 29 Things Students Say the Best Teachers Do Around Relationships (AuthorHouse; $21.99) by Kelly Middleton and Elizabeth Petitt: Students say the best teachers: • Know us personally, our interests and strengths
DO volunteer, but DON’T hover!
• Let us know who they are as individuals
DO be helpful but DON’T expect special favors in return
• Smile at us
DON’T make demands like changing your child’s C to a B DO make sure your child is on time and DON’T be late for pick up at the end of the day DO use your teacher’s preferred mode of communication but DON’T abuse it DON’T try to have impromptu parent/ teacher conferences DON’T be defensive if the teacher alerts you to a problem with your child DO respect your teacher’s wishes not to bring unwanted items from home DON’T do your child’s homework for him but DO be there if he needs help
• Encourage us to participate in school activities • Spend time beyond class time to help us be successful in their class • Give us descriptive feedback on assignments • Tell us why • Share how what we learn is connected to real life • Apologize when they make mistakes • Give meaningful work • Are energetic, enthusiastic and enjoy their job
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reaching reluctant readers Letting your child choose what to read and when just may be the answer to alarming statistics related to readingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decline. by Lora Shinn
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hether due to lack of interest, struggles with comprehension or too much pushing at home or school, it’s time to reinvigorate your child’s interest in the written word. Nancy Pearl, librarian and author of Book Crush: For Kids and Teens - Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment and Interest (Sasquatch Books; $16.95), offers the following tips on helping your reluctant reader:
Popular for a reason, series authors know how to bait and draw in a young reader on kid-friendly topics such as Star Wars, robots and ponies. In this case, getting hooked is a good thing. Pearl says to not to look down on “less-literary” titles. “To arbitrarily divide the world into books we shouldn’t read versus should read, or what constitutes good reading versus bad reading, does children a disservice,” she says. After all, parents enjoy relaxing with a good romance or mystery book (or maybe this week’s People magazine).
Follow your child’s interests.
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Reading isn’t something done with a heavy book anymore. Instead, entice your child by following his lead whether he’s interested in basketball, fish or alien abductions. Children will work hard to get the information they want. “If your child is turned off by reading, getting him to read anything is better than nothing,” says Nashville mother Jessie Wise, who watched her 12-year-old son’s reading interest dwindle when they purchased an Xbox 360 two years ago. The answer? Wise launched an earn-your-gaming-time-by-reading routine at home. “I know that sounds extreme,” Wise says, “and I had to really monitor what he was doing and when, but we just really felt like this was very important educationally, that he not just toss reading to the wayside.” Wise took her son to the library and stayed for a nice chunk of time with her boy until he picked a few titles that sparked his interests. She’s hoping his interest in reading will return on its own. “Otherwise,” Wise says,”I don’t know what we’ll do.”
Lushly illustrated picture books aren’t just for the preschool set. Gory Greek myths and modern-day fables aimed at mature elementaryaged readers abound in bookstores and libraries. Creepy picture books too scary for preschoolers perfectly fit elementary-aged children enthralled with the supernatural and provide reading-skill confidence.
Model reading. In a recent Scholastic study, children with parents who read daily are more than twice as likely to have children who enjoy reading. Talk about the newspaper’s latest article over dinner or discuss the novel you’ve been reading. “Parents who read, or who make a point of validating their children’s reading,” Pearl says, “are more likely to have readers.” You can try a family reading session when possible. Turn off everything but your lamps in the evening and have everyone get comfy with something to read. Schools do this, so why not mandate it at home?
Listen to audiobooks. Turn off the TV in the evenings and hear Harry Potter’s troubles. Dramatic storytelling enlivens long car trips, and helps children relax into an imaginative world rather than worrying about decoding text. Try Roald Dahl’s The Twits on the family MP3 player, downloadable through iTunes. You may find that you enjoy being read to as much as your child enjoys it.
Tickle your child’s funny bone. Go for giggles with the Jokelopedia, or make up your own jokes. Taking the seriousness out of reading can help change a child’s attitude. Getting the punchline at the end of a sentence quickly becomes a rich reward.
Visit the library. Go once a week and encourage your child choose any material: book, comic, magazine, DVD, audiobook. Don’t criticize or push harder material by comparing her choices to a classmate’s choices. Help her find high-interest books, even if it means holding your nose at Captain Underpants during checkout.
Expand your definition of reading. Print is everywhere in our society, and reading enjoyment can be found in many of the same places. Children can help read maps, nutritional information, driving directions and Web sites. Boys in particular tend to get into game guides, sports Embrace Digital magazines and other non-typical print sources. Reading Read together. Many parents stop reading aloud to their children when children start reading independently. But all kids still enjoy a cuddle and a good story. Bring out a favorite chapter book from your childhood and make it a nightly ritual to read before bedtime. The comforting reassurance from a parent will ensure your child loves reading — for a lifetime. J Lora Shinn is a mom and freelance writer.
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Most parents want to deem their child as gifted, but there’s a big difference between a highachieving student and one who is intellectually gifted. Here’s how state of Tennessee public schools identify gifted children, and are the programs really enough to serve them?
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Murfreesboro mom Leslie Walker’s eldest daughter, Lauren, was identified as intellectually gifted when she was in second grade. “We had an idea when she was in first grade because of her advanced reading level,” says Walker, who adds that she and her husband along with Lauren’s teacher pushed ahead to have her tested for giftedness. After the screening and assessment process, Lauren was indeed deemed gifted and the following school year, she was enrolled in Rutherford County Schools’ Spectrum, a pull-out program for gifted students who require additional challenges outside of the general classroom. Pull-out means, literally, that the child is pulled out of the regular classroom at intervals for the special programs she needs.
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“A bright child will answer the questions, but a gifted learner will probe and ask questions, exhibiting more abstract thinking,” Berning says.
Defining Giftedness
Aside from prior test scores, overall academic performance and a cognition
While many parents may be hopeful that their child is gifted, there is specific
(IQ) test, the child’s creativity plays a major factor in determining giftedness,
criteria that must be met in order to determine true giftedness as compared to
and creativity in this sense is all about curiosity and problem solving.
a student who is a high-achieving or “bright” learner. The state of Tennessee
“Students who are gifted are ones who are curious — and beyond curious
defines intellectual giftedness as “a child whose intellectual abilities and poten-
— they seek out the answers; they are real outside-of-the-box thinkers,” says
tial for achievement are so outstanding that special provisions are required to
Kayren Craighead, special education coordinator for Sumner County Schools.
meet the child’s educational needs.” Interestingly, and with a fair bit of contro-
Berning explains further, “We look for a child who asks many questions,
versy among parents, giftedness falls beneath the special education umbrella
is highly curious, constructs abstract ideas and establishes concrete ideas.
as outlined by the U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities
Gifted children are often very intense. For example, they may listen to or read
Improvement Act (IDEIA). It might strike parents as odd that intellectual gifted-
the news and feel the things happening in the world more intensely. They
ness is termed a “disability” within the education system, but Carol Hendlmyer,
enjoy manipulating things; they are observant and highly critical of other people
director of Student Support Services for Williamson County Schools, explains
and themselves,” she says.
that if a student is disabled from receiving the learning curve he needs in the
Once all three components have been assessed, then the team consisting
general education classroom, then that’s where the special education element
of the school principal, teacher, school psychologist and guidance counselor
is involved.
will make the decision as to whether the child truly identifies as gifted. If the
According to the Tennessee Association for the Gifted (TAG), the state in-
school decides the child is not gifted and his parents disagree with the deci-
cludes gifted education under special education because the regular classroom
sion, they can request further assessment or obtain an outside, independent
curriculum is as inappropriate for gifted children as it is for disabled children.
evaluation that the school system is required to take into consideration.
But in Tennessee, school districts are free to create programs and provide advanced instruction for intellectually gifted kids in their regular education or special education programs. Middle Tennessee’s districts vary in the way they render services.
The Identification Process In identifying giftedness in children, all Tennessee public schools follow the individual screening and assessment process set by state standards for grades K - 12. State law requires schools to administer group testing for giftedness at some point, though the individual districts can choose at what grade level this takes place. Typically, it occurs in fourth grade, after the third-grade TCAP scores (the first grade level in which the TCAP is administered) are available. At any juncture in a student’s career, a number of people can recommend the child be tested for giftedness — the child’s parent, teacher, peer, even the student himself. “Parents are the best identifiers,” says Beth O’Shea, coordinator for Gifted Services in Metro Nashville Public Schools. Once a recommendation is in place, the school begins the identification process, based on Tennessee’s standards. “The criteria calls for us to look at three different assessment categories,” says Carol Berning, supervisor of services for gifted children in the Rutherford County School district. “Those include educational performance, creativity characteristics and cognition.” Berning points out there’s a big difference between a bright child and one who is intellectually gifted. “A bright child will answer the questions, but a gifted learner will probe and ask questions, exhibiting more abstract thinking,” Berning says.
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bright or gifted? Do you wonder if your child is gifted or just really smart? Here are key differences between bright and gifted students: BRIGHT CHILD Knows the answer Is interested Works hard Answers the questions Listens with interest Learns with ease Needs 6 - 8 repetitions for mastery Understands the ideas Enjoys peers Grasps the meaning Completes assignments Is receptive Copies accurately Enjoys school Absorbs information Technician Good memorizer Likes straightforward presentation Is alert Is pleased with own learning
GIFTED LEARNER Asks the questions Is highly curious Plays around, yet tests well Discusses in detail Shows strong feelings Already knows Needs 1 - 2 repetitions Constructs the abstracts Prefers adults Draws inferences Initiates projects Is intense Creates new design Enjoys learning Manipulates information Inventor Good guesser Thrives on complexity Is keenly observant Is highly self-critical
Source: Metro Nashville Public Schools, mnps.org
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under served. I felt like there should be more afforded to her.”
Once a child is deemed gifted, further assessment takes place to determine
As a result, Walker transferred Lauren to the Discovery School in the
whether the child’s educational needs can be met in the general classroom
Murfreesboro City School District — which caters only to gifted kids — prior to
setting, or if something more specialized is needed. If it is necessary that the
starting third grade. Walker says the Discovery School made a big difference.
gifted student requires specialization beyond the regular classroom, an IEP
“Discovery totally helped her excel and challenged her to study in a different
(individualized education program) is written to address the child’s needs.
way.”
Davidson, Rutherford and Sumner counties all incorporate pull-out
Now 11 and in sixth grade, Lauren is back in the Rutherford County School
programs (named Encore, Spectrum and Search, respectively), and they each
district at Central Magnet School, which she says feels more like a private
operate differently. Program offerings change quite a bit between K - 5, middle
school than the public one she remembers from second grade. “This is a lot
school and high school.
better for me,” Lauren says. “Before, I didn’t feel like my teacher had enough
Davidson’s Encore program is heavily project based. “Encore emphasizes problem solving with creative and critical thinking,” says O’Shea, explaining further, “Last year, the overarching theme was ‘discoveries,’ and the students created inventions for a juried competition after studying the inventive process.”
time for me because of discipline problems with other students in the class and the mix of different learning levels.” All in all, it’s up to you, moms and dads, to be the advocates for your child’s education. You know what best suits his needs, and you are ultimately his
Rutherford County Schools’ Spectrum program, says Berning, aims to
strongest ally. TAG recommends the first screening for intellectual giftedness
further develop the critical thinking skills of the student. “It’s important for them
take place in pre-kindergarten through second grade, because “gifted children
to meet with other gifted children,” she says. In the elementary grades, this
very often are not afforded the opportunity to explore their abilities in the early
equals once a week for a two-hour block of time that incorporates curricular
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concepts from different areas including math, reading, social studies and science surrounding a theme like architecture or famous people.
Chad Young is managing editor for this publication.
Sumner County’s Search program for grades K - 5 pulls gifted kids out four days a week for 45 minutes each day. “We are not just focused on academics,” says Craighead. “We incorporate problem-solving skills and other areas of enrichment.” Williamson County Schools operates in a different manner. “Ours is not a specific pull-out program,” says Hendlmyer. “For instance, if a second grader is so far beyond his peers in math, he may flex out to a third or fourth grade class for that particular subject.”
talk back Are you the parent of a gifted student in public school? Do you feel that the programs in place are sufficient and meet the educational needs of your child? Do you supplement his education outside of school? Visit parentworld.com, click on “Forums” under the Activities tab, then click on “Gifted Students” and give us your feedback.
“Research shows that gifted students needs to spend time with their intellectual peers,” says O’Shea. But the question at hand is this: Is once a week for a couple of hours a pop really enough? Would it be even more beneficial for gifted students to spend their entire day in a classroom with students on the same learning level as they? “Children love having the opportunity to learn together,” says O’Shea. “We do not advocate for them being segregated.”
“Differentiating” for Students The way the public school system addresses the additional needs of students is “differential teaching” in the general classroom, meaning the instructor must teach the same subject to all students on their respective levels, be they gifted, high achieving, average or learning challenged. For gifted students, this may mean additional assignments on an advanced level to keep them from getting bored in class. But some parents don’t feel like this is enough. When Walker’s daughter was in Spectrum at Barfield Elementary School in Murfreesboro in second grade, she says, “Lauren says it was mostly fun, but I felt like she was being
online resources Find information, support, advocacy and more. Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page hoagiesgifted.org National Association for Gifted Children nagc.org Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) sengifted.org Tennessee Association for the Gifted (TAG) tag-tenn.org Tennessee Initiative for Gifted Education Reform (TIGER) giftedtn.org/tiger
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college ways Don’t be scared into inaction when it come to college savings, and believe it when older parents tell you time flies. As soon as your baby arrives, start saving for his future. By Dori Richards
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arriage! A baby! Soccer! College! ... Wait, college? Slow down you say, not so fast. You’re still recovering from the sticker shock of that fancy new jogging stroller you just sprang for? OK, nice, but hold on. You need to pay attention to this:
FACT: According to the book Paying for College Without Going Broke by The Princeton Review ($20), in 2020, four years at a public university will cost about $118,000; private tuition will run around $260,000. And that’s only 10 years away — talk about sticker shock. As those figures continue to rise every passing day, you need to do something if you want your little girl to get to college.
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The fact of the matter is, many thoughtful parents intend to sock away money for college as soon as their first child is born. They’ve heard that by putting away $100 monthly in a 529 college savings plan starting with the birth of their baby they’ll come away with approximately $30K in about 18 years. But life has a funny way of unfolding on its own. Suddenly there’s the starter home to pay for, and then another baby on the way. You need a new car for your growing brood and a larger home with more square footage. Next there’s the pitter patter of another set of feet in the house. But before you start beating yourself up for having saved nothing so far (or worse, giv-
ing up because the thought of saving for college is hopeless or scary), begin taking baby steps in the right direction. According to the book, The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price by Lynn O’Shaughnessy (FT Press; $19.99), it’s reasonable to assume that if your household income is below $70,000 a year, your child will be eligible for some sort of financial aid, which usually consists of student loans. But to simply save as much as you can on a regular basis is still the best way to go (the longer you wait to start saving now the more you’ll have to borrow later). So let’s break this down into manageable pieces, and realize that almost nobody can pay for four years of private education for even one child. But with colleges and universities taking in new students every year, parents are paying for it somehow, right? You can join them.
SAVINGS 101 With unemployment still very high and commissions and bonuses shrinking for the employed, it’s good to know that you can jump start your child’s college savings plan with as little as $25 if you choose to do so with a 529 plan. With 529 tuition savings plans — there are more than 100 different kinds available — you can opt to prepay tuition for a given child at today’s rates, or choose a plan that allows you to save money for a specific child’s college education through investments with significant tax breaks. 529 plans are popular but not everyone does them. In fact, according to a 2009 Sallie Mae report, despite the tax benefits of a 529 college savings account, almost 60 percent of families prefer using traditional savings accounts, money markets and certificate of deposits for college savings, and only 33 percent use 529s. When you decide to start saving for college — remember, sooner is better than later — there are other options, too. Some families prefer to use an educational IRA, known as a Coverdell account, which allows you to contribute up to $2,000 a year, which then grows tax-free. Others set up custodial savings accounts in a child’s name, which entails gifting money to the child that is irrevocable; the income and gains in such accounts get tax breaks. (You can give your child up to $12,000 tax-free each year.) But you need to study these things for yourself. Once the kids are down for the night, sit down to visit savingforcollege.com. At this directory of college savings accounts, you’ll learn the advan-
tages of setting up a 529, an educational savings plan operated by a state or educational institution designed to help families set aside funds for future college costs. (They are called 529 plans because they were named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code 14 years ago). A few key points to know: • Every state has at least one 529 plan and with most plans, your choice of school is not affected by the state your 529 savings plan is from. According to savingforcollege. com for instance, “You can be a CA resident, invest in a VT plan and send your student to college in NC.” • There are two types of 529 plans; savings plans or prepaid plans. Tennessee closed down its savings plan in 2008 and currently only offers Tennessee’s BEST Prepaid College Tuition Plan. Savings plans invest your contributions in mutual funds or similar investments. Your account goes up or down in value based upon the investment options you select. If you choose to do this, just be sure to review the different state plans first and contact various state treasurers at collegesavings.org to find out which investment companies are running the programs. Be sure to review historical performances of funds to find out about tax penalties and benefits before making a decision on any given state’s plan.
START NOW All right, so you can’t spring for $100 a month right now, but surely you can handle $25. But do the math: the older your children are, if you haven’t been saving, the more you need to pony up when the time comes. J
helpful web sites collegeboard.com Includes thorough information about college funding. savingforcollege.com Explains the advantages of setting up a 529 Plan. collegesavings.org National nonprofit dedicated to making college affordable to families. 401kid.com College investment advisor Web site for families.
Dori Richards is a mom with three kids in college at the same time. Phew!
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Barfield School of Dance
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Cox Family Martial Arts
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3845 Perkins Road Thompson’s Station, TN 37179 794-2918 • deerrunretreat.org camps.deerrunretreat.org Email: registration@deerrunretreat.org Camps, retreats and family events. Year-round activities abound. Specialized party options include swimming at Spring Valley Lake with zip line and aqua park (mid-May to mid-Sept), paintball adventures, climbing tower or high ropes course. Family reunions and group gatherings include a variety of accommodations, service and meals, plus activities like sand volleyball, wiffle ball, fishing or hiking. Scheduled family weekends include Family Camp (Sep.) and Married Couples Weekends (Feb., April. and Nov.).
Cheer and Dance 1 Nashville
7657 Hwy 70 S, #101, Nashville, TN 37221 969-9955 • cheernashville.com Email: contact@cheeranddance1.com For school-age students. We offer classes in cheerleading, tumbling, private lessons and squad training. Our preschool program, Junglenastics, offers classes in gymnastics, tumbling, cheer, creative movement and ballet/tap/tumble. Classes begin Aug. 23 and parent/child classes begin in Oct.
E.T.C. Gymnastics
1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 867-6900 • etcgymnastics.com Email: coachken@etcgymnastics.com E.T.C. Gymnastics is dedicated to bringing a new standard of excellence in gymnastics through Him. We offer classes in gymnastics for boys and girls ages 2 years and older. We also offer cheerleading and tumbling, as well as competitive teams. Call and ask about our free trial class. We also do parties, field trips and parents’ nights out.
EBDT - Eccentrique Backbone Dance Theater
103 Confederate Drive, Ste. 1 Franklin, TN 37064 599-7003 • eccentriquebackbone.com Email: ebdtdance@eccentriquebackbone.com Promoting adult dance, fitness and the performing arts for ages 2 - 70+. Small classes, economical fee, workshops and loftstyle classrooms with sprung floors. Faith-based, non-recital school. Non-mandatory in-school dance concerts to teach performance skills. Next session begins Oct. 17 and runs through Dec. 19. Schedules and more information on our website.
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1710 Gen. George Patton Dr., Ste 108 Brentwood, TN 37027 202-6426 • firstlightaa.org Instruction in drawing, painting and cartooning for ages 4 - adult. Parents can take a class while their kids are in class. Ages 3 - 8 can drop in for fun and experience art. 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon. Tue. - Sat.
Franklin School of Performing Arts
1746 Gen. George Patton Drive, Ste. 104 Brentwood, TN 37027 377-9606 • franklinschoolofperformingarts.com Offering dance, drama and movement education for ages 3 and up. Professional marley, sprung, floating floors and a fully-equipped Pilates studio. The highest caliber faculty teaching acting, classical ballet, creative movement, modern, jazz, tap and hip-hop for boys, girls and teens. Classes designed and scheduled to support all levels of interest. Fall class schedule and registration on our web site. continued on page 61 ...
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Research Shows that Dance Increases Brainpower The School of Dance in Nashville and Mt. Juliet Provides Students a Professional Environment To Learn Dance While Sharpening Their Intellect.
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ance is widely known as an effective outlet to exercise the body, but research shows that benefits of dance go beyond just physical exercise. Dance can enhance the brain as well. Many scientific studies have demonstrated a link between physical activity and increased brainpower. Overall, an education in the arts strengthens problem-solving and criticalthinking skills and refines cognitive and creative skills, which contribute to overall academic achievement and success in society.
The School of Dance has a mission to provide its students with the skills needed to enjoy dance for a lifetime. School director Jenny Tyler states, “Whether a student studies dance with us for joy or as a stepping stone to a profession in the arts, we would ultimately love our students to apply what they learn in the dance studio to success in their studies, their jobs, their relationships and their lives.” Dance is Good for the Brain Dance can be an effective outlet to exercise the brain as well as the body. Dance provides a high
level of sensory stimulation and sustained cognitive challenge. It requires remembering steps, keeping the beat, responding to changes in the music, concentrating on the subtleties of leading and following, splitsecond decision making, and tracking where one is on the dance floor.. “This body-mind interaction is what stimulates brain cells to grow and connect with each other in complex ways,” according to The Franklin Institute, Resources for Science Learning. Increased connections between brain cells lead to faster and more efficient learning. Dancers can develop a mental acuity and alertness which allows them to not only move fast, but to think fast on their feet. Dance also has positive effects on memory. Those who dance frequently have “greater cognitive reserve and increased complexity of neuronal synapses,” more so than those who swim, bike, or walk regularly, according to a New England Journal of Medicine report on the effects of recreational activities on mental acuity. The memory-enhancing effect of dance is due to the integration of several brain
functions at once, a simultaneous involvement of kinesthetic, rational, musical and emotional processes. Dance is very good practice in working one’s memory at maximum efficiency.
terminology at all levels. The mixture of fun, creativity, energy, and the proper music are also big factors when determining if a program has been designed for optimal learning and enjoyment.
Learning Dance in a Professional Teaching Environment
Our class schedule offers a broad range of popular and traditional dance forms for all ages (2 & up) and all levels. Our school has a specific curriculum designed to create and capture a student’s enthusiasm while emphasizing proper technique, sequence and terminology.
Learning to dance is not just a matter of having a qualified teacher, but also being in an environment that is focused on dance education. Students in a school environment are motivated by seeing peers who are at different levels and by being exposed to a variety of dance styles. In a dance school the lessons are not just a hobby or sideline for the teacher, but a passion and responsibility, which is taken very seriously. A Well-Designed Curriculum Enhances Learning Dance is a very technical form of art. A well-designed curriculum should both challenge and inspire the beginner to the most seasoned dancer. This balance between a challenging yet inspiring program must contain proper technique, sequence and
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School of Dance Aims to Inform as Well as Educate In addition to maintaining a high quality of instruction and providing a positive experience to current students (and parents), Nashville & Mt Juliet School of Dance also offers informative reports for students or parents brand new to dance that are interested in a successful start. These reports can be found at the school’s front desk or on the website danceinnashville.com For more information on registering for either location, please contact the Nashville location 615.298.5271 or the Mt. Juliet location 615.754.9186
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204 Rivergate Pkwy. Goodlettsville, TN 37075 496-2100 • misscarlascharmschool.com Individual sessions or group workshops and audition skills for TV, theater and film. For younger students, table manners and self presentation skills. Classes and workshops taught by Carla Duffy, a former Broadway and film talent agent in New York City as well as a pageant judge for many years. Before- and after-care available.
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4004 Hillsboro Road, Nashville, TN 37215 385-7997 • nashvilledancecenter.com Email: info@nashvilledancecenter.com NDC was voted one of the best dance studios in Nashville by the readers of Nashville Parent magazine, and was voted one of the top 50 schools in the U.S. by Dance Spirit magazine! Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced student who is dancing for fun or training for a professional career, you will enjoy taking classes at NDC.
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2207 Crestmoor Road., Ste. 205 Nashville, TN 37215 298-4112 • newpointlearning.com Email: esevits@newpointlearning.com NewPoint offers a variety of exciting academic summer programs for K - 12 students. Elementary and middle school booster camps, high school courses for credit and a wide range of enrichment programs including college planning and essay workshops, test prep, language arts, study skills, creative writing, music and foreign languages. continued on page 62 ...
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School of Dance (Green Hills, Mt. Juliet)
2001 Blair Blvd., Nashville, TN 37215 298-5271 • danceinnashville.com –and– 2228 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 754-9186 • danceinnashville.com Email: link available on web site 38 years of dance. State-of-the-art facilities and top quality teachers. Call our 24-hour info line (292-4488) to find out four things you should know before choosing a dance studio. Classes in ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, lyrical, tumbling and more. Ages 18 mos. - adult, boys and girls. Voted #1 dance studio by Nashville Parent readers for ten consecutive years.
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123 Stadium Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075 824-7400 • smarttstepsdance.com Email: alsmartt@gmail.com Director: Shauna Smartt-Hopkins Smartt Steps – voted one of Sumner County’s best – offers day and evening classes in ballet, tap, pointe, hip-hop, jazz, modern, ballroom and all-boys hip-hop. For ages 2 - adult. Our emphasis is teaching the correct technique in a fun, nurturing environment. We also have award-winning competition teams.
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2010 Guide to Fall Activities and After-School Programs Stonywoods Art Center
204 Rivergate Pkwy. Goodlettsville, TN 37075 496-2100 • stonywoodsgallery.com Director: Steve Duffy “Changing the world one young artist at a time” Now offering Saturday Classes. Drawing, painting and printmaking classes for children and teens in new north Nashville Art Center and Gallery. Classes taught by talented local artist, and by Steve Duffy, college instructor, professional designer and artist. Check out our web site for more information.
Tennessee Foreign Language Institute
227 French Landing, Ste. 100 Nashville, TN 37228 741-7579 • tfli.org The Tennessee Foreign Language Institute offers a variety of quality foreign language classes for adults and children. TFLI also offers translation and interpretation services; a professional certification program for interpreters, translators and language instructors; a TESL (Teach English as a Second Language) certification program; and a cultural awareness program. For more information, please visit www.tfli.org or call 615-741-7579.
Wado Karate Centers
2444 Morris Gentry Blvd. Antioch, TN 37013 399-3992 —and— 406 Two Mile Pike Goodlettsville, TN 37072 859-9473 —and— 667 Presidents Place Smyrna, TN 37167 399-3992 wadokaratecenters.com Email: taylorhayden@msn.com Two-week “Quick Start Program” for $19.95. For ages 3 - adult. Designed to instill self-control, self-confidence and boost self-esteem. Our classes are the product of more than 40 years of refinement and offer life skills along with karate skills. Call or email for more information or to register.
11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville, TN 37205 352-8533 • wactn.com Classes are designed to motivate and challenge school-age children to develop specific skills. Emphasis on promoting discipline, self-confidence, strength, agility and coordination. Classes focus on positive reinforcement and active coaching. Themed activities combine education and fun on all four Olympic events (uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise and vault) as well as trampoline.
Watkins College of Art and Design
2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. Nashville, TN 37228 383-4848 • watkins.edu/community Email: community@watkins.edu Dedicated to providing the finest art instruction, our program sets the stage for students of all ages to learn the process of creating art in a variety of fascinating mediums. Adult courses are also offered.
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Watkins Community Education Program empowers youth, teens and adults to embrace their creativity through classes that emphasize the process of thinking, designing, communicating and creating art. Explore and experience drawing, painting, digital art, photography, clay, and more. Visit watkins.edu for more information.
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438-7347 Scott Tripp
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NASHVILLE'S TOP CHILDREN'S PARTIES, COSTUME RENTALS $59 BOUNCES TOO! SILLY CLOWNS & TRICKY MAGICIANS! FUN SUPERHEROES & SINGING PRINCESSES! MAKE YOUR CHILD'S DREAM A REALITY
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• Multi-player gaming • Premium Sound • Five 47 inch LCD TVs • Rumble Seats • XBox 360, PS3, Wii • Custom Lighting • 30 Foot, Climate Controlled Trailer
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Mt Juliet Montessori AcAdeMy Elementary and Preschool 758-0819
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Pleasant View Montessori Ages 2.5 - Kindergarten 746-0975
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KIDS CLUB If you’re a Titans fan and 14 years old or younger, you’ll have a blast as a member of the Titans Kids Club!
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• An action-packed poster of your favorite Titans players • A cool Titans folder that you can take to school • Three newsletters full of the latest Titans news • Awesome mystery bonus prizes AND ... an official membership card that lets you in to a special Titans Day at L.P. Field where you and your parent/guardian will enjoy a Titans game and lunch.
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Send in this coupon, along with a check or money order for $9.95 made payable to Tennessee Titans with your child’s name, address, birthday and phone number to: Titans Kids Club, P.O. Box 292706, Nashville, TN 37229 name: ___________________________________________________ address: _________________________________________________
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National Tour Premiering at TPAC!
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November 16-21, 2010 presented by
January 25-30, 2011
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The Tony-Winning BesT Musical 速
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NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! Now Accepting New Patients 615-782-6560
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Please note that some of these shows contain adult language and content. Young Frankenstein contains mature subject matter. As always, we encourage you to contact TPAC directly for more specifics. Artists, schedules and show titles are subject to change.
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thomas the tank rolls into town sept. 4, 5, 11 and 12
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hoo-choo! Kids of all ages can ride the rails and enjoy a day of fun with their favorite train pal, Thomas the Tank Engine, while he’s in town for his annual Day Out with Thomas extravanza. This year’s Celebration Tour includes storytelling, live music by Conductor Jack, train tables, arts and crafts, inflatables, a meet-and-greet with Sir Topham Hatt and the main attraction — a 25-minute train ride pulled by Thomas himself! The festivities take place at the Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville. Hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; train rides depart hourly from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets are $18 ages 2 and older. Call 244-9001 or visit tcry.org.
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family fun at the tennessee state fair sept. 10 - 19
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ood news, moms and dads! The Tennessee State Fair is back, promising a better-than-ever event featuring thrill rides, carnival games, interactive activities, entertainment, animal shows and competitions and more. Your littlest ones will enjoy the Tiny Acres Farm area, offering a handson experience that teaches youngsters the process of growing food from the farmer’s field to how it winds up on the dinner table. The Ag Magic Show educates kids on what crops farmers grow and raise in Tennessee. The McDonald’s Kids Country returns this year which includes a petting zoo and other activities geared toward kids 3 - 8. Older kids will want to visit the Xbox 360 exhibit that features the brand new Kinect; there, they can play the newest games without a controller! The fair kicks off Friday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. Hours vary daily throughout the remaining nine days. Tickets at the gate are $8 adults, $5 children. Ride wristbands are $25. The Tennessee State Fairgrounds are located at 2368 Bransford Ave., Nashville. For more information, visit tennesseestatefair.org.
wed 1 72nd Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Watch competition classes during this premier event
for the Tennessee Walking Horse, during which the breed’s world grand champion and 20 world champions will be named. Other activities include a barn-decorating contest, a trade fair and a dog show. Celebration Grounds, 110 Evans St., Shelbyville; Wed - Sat 7 p.m.; $7 Wed, $15 Thu, $18 Fri, $20 Sat; 931-684-5915 or twhnc.com.
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FREE Kids Hour with the Zinghoppers Ages 1 - 8 can
join cast members from Conductor Jack’s Zinghoppers show for a family concert. Whole Foods, 1735 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; 636-5343 or zinghoppers.com.
Snack Attack! All ages can make chocolate cake in a cup.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
thu 2 72nd Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Please see Wednesday, Sept. 1 listing. Brooks & Dunn The final show of this country duo’s Last Rodeo Tour benefits the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $25; livenation.com. Creation Station All ages can create a campfire crown.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
fri 3 72nd Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Please see Wednesday, Sept. 1 listing. FREE Friday Night Live Bring lawn chairs for an evening of live music with The Donnells. Public Square in Downtown Murfreesboro; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.; 895-1887 or downtownmurfreesboro.com. FREE Kids Hour with the Zinghoppers Ages 1 - 8 can
join cast members from Conductor Jack’s Zinghoppers show for a family concert. Whole Foods, 4021 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 9:30 a.m.; 636-5343 or zinghoppers.com.
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wetlands. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Willy Wonka Party All ages can celebrate the world
of Roald Dahl by making candy necklaces and designing a lollipop. Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.; 385-2645 or daviskidd.com.
sat 4 FREE 29th Annual Bowen Campbell Auto Expo
Spend a day exploring this vintage car show. Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Lane, Goodlettsville; 9 a.m.; free for spectators ($10 - $20 for those entering cars in the show); 822-1467 or sumnercounty-aaca.com/expo.shtml.
72nd Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Please see Wednesday, Sept. 1 listing.
FREE Davis-Kidd Storytime Members of the Mt. Juliet Pow Wow deliver a Native American dancing demonstration for all ages. Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.; 385-2645 or daviskidd. com.
Day Out with Thomas
Please see page 75.
Franklin Jazz Festival Families
can enjoy two stages of live music, food, crafts and more. A portion of the proceeds benefits BrightStone and The GEAR Foundation. Public Square in Historic Downtown Franklin; Sat - Sun 5 - 10 p.m.; $8 adults in advance/$10 at the gate, free ages 12 and younger; franklinjazzfestival.com.
FREE Home Depot Kids Workshop Ages 5 - 12 can make wooden football displays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. To locate a store near you, visit homedepot.com. FREE Johnaroo 2 at The Avenue Johnny’s Guitars and
The Avenue Murfreesboro present a day of musical fun, featuring six children’s bands and local musicians. The Avenue Murfreesboro, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy.; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 893-4207 or shoptheavenue.com.
FREE Pig’n the Grove Festival All
ages can enjoy a barbecue cook-off, bluegrass and country music, a craft air, car show and children’s area with inflatables. College Grove Recreation, 6665 Arno-College Grove Road, College Grove; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; collegegroverec.org.
Saturday AM: Color Craze All ages can mix
and match different colors to make a bright art project. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Girls can dress like princesses and meet Miss Tennessee during Princess Night at Chick-fil-A in Murfreesboro.
FREE Shakespeare Allowed All ages can participate in (or just listen to) a reading of All’s Well That End’s Well. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St.; 1 - 4 p.m.; nashvilleshakes.org.
sun 5 Day Out with Thomas Please see page 75. Franklin Jazz Festival Please see Saturday, Sept. 4 listing. Sundays Live! This costumed program’s topic is “To Avenge Fort Mims: The First Creek War.” The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($17 adults, $11 ages 13 - 18, $7 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 889-2941 or thehermitage.com.
mon 6 Labor Day Franklin Classic All ages can participate in this race benefit-
ing Mercy Children’s Clinic. Spectators can attend the free KidZone and enjoy live music, celebrity appearances and more. Historic Downtown Square in Franklin; 7 a.m.; $12 - $27 for race participants; 628 - 0054, ext. 237, or franklinclassic.kintera.org.
Water Slide Day All ages can bid farewell to summer by
playing on indoor slides and outdoor water slides. Crazy Clydes Slides, 805 Tennessee Blvd., Lebanon; 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; $10; 547-0006.
tue 7 Animal Antics All ages can meet the blue-tongued skink. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Music Mania All ages can explore the elements of music while singing songs and making music with boom whackers. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. FREE Princess Night Girls of all ages can dress up like a princess, have their pictures made with Miss Tennessee, enjoy a carriage ride and a Mary Kay makeover. Chick-fil-A, 2005 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 5 - 8 p.m.; 217-1351. (please turn the page)
classes & activities Classes listed here are free or nonprofit only.
davidson county Bellevue Community Center Ongoing art classes and recreation take place at 656 Colice Jeanne Road, Nashville; 862-8435. FREE Davis-Kidd Booksellers Storytime All ages can
enjoy book readings and activities every Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat at 10 a.m. at 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 385-2645 or daviskidd.com.
FREE Fairytales Storytime Stories and crafts Mon - Fri at 3:30 p.m. and Sat at 10:30 a.m. Fairytales, 1603 Riverside Drive, Nashville; 915-1960 or fairytalesbookstore.com.
Metro Parks Cultural Arts Classes Visit nashville.
gov/parks/classes for a complete listing of visual arts, music, theater and dance opportunities.
Plantation Station Stories and crafts for ages 1 - 4 with
their parents. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; Wednesdays at 10 - 11 a.m.; $3 per child, free for adults; 356-0501, ext. 31, or bellemeadeplantation.com.
FREE Pottery Barn Kids Preschoolers can participate
in Book Club every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at 2126 Abbott Martin Road, Nashville; 385-2567 or potterybarnkids.com.
FREE Radnor Lake Natural Area Nature programs at
1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville. See complete schedule at radnorlake.org or call 373-3467.
rutherford county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related
activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. and family game night every Fri at 6 p.m. at 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 895-8580 or bn.com.
FREE Books-A-Million Preschool storytime for ages 2 - 7 is every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 995-7112. Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd.,
Murfreesboro; $3; 893-7439. Ongoing programs are: • FREE 4-H with Mr. Shirley: Ages 8 - 12 can enjoy programs in science, engineering and technology on the second and third Wednesday each month; 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. • Wee Play: Ages 6 months - 2 years can enjoy stories, crafts and more every Monday; 10 - 10:45 a.m.; $3
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Tuesdays for Tots: Color Craziness Preschoolers and
their parents can mix and match different colors to create a colorful art project. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
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Snack Attack! All ages can make chocolate cake in a cup. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Preschool Storytime Ages 3 - 5 can listen to stories, sing songs and do crafts. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m.; 373-4826.
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fri 10
FREE Author Signing Teen author Michelle Zink discusses
23rd Annual Greek Festival All ages can enjoy Greek food,
and signs her new book, Guardian of the Gate. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 4 p.m.; 377-9979 or bn.com.
FREE Author Signing Children’s
Book Worms Ages 3 - 5 and a parent can visit different sta-
author Liz Kessler reads from and signs her new book, Phillipa Fisher & the Dream-Maker’s Daughter. DavisKidd Booksellers, 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 4 p.m.; 385-2645 or daviskidd.com.
tions for stories, crafts and snacks. MGL Library, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 10 - 11 a.m.; $3; 893-7439.
FREE Brown Bag Lunch Special Concert Series Bring a lunch and enjoy the music of April Rucker. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.; 862-8424. Creation Station All ages can create a campfire crown. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Celebration of Nations
dancing and other entertainment and activities. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 4905 Franklin Road, Nashville; Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; $2 adults, free ages 11 and younger; holytrinitynashville.org.
23rd Annual Pioneer Power Days The South’s largest antique tractor and gas engine show features more than 700 tractors. Eagleville Tractor Show Grounds, 747 Chapel Hill Road, Eagleville; Fri - Sat 7 a.m.; $5 adults, free ages 12 and younger; 274-6987 or eaglevilletvppa.com. FREE American Girl Club Girls of all ages can learn more about Molly McIntire and make a pinwheel craft. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 7 p.m.; 8958580 or bn.com. Brushfire Storytime Preschoolers can listing to a reading of
Take Care, Good Knight and then paint a dragon while enjoying snacks and drinks. Brushfire Pottery Studio, 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 10 - 11 a.m.; $12; 385-5334 or brushfirepottery.com.
Explore different cultural booths featuring ethnic food and wares, and enjoy an array of live performances. O’More College of Design, 423 S. Margin St., Franklin; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; 794-4254.
FREE Classic Movie Night All ages can enjoy a
classic film shown outside. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Leiper’s Fork; 8 p.m.; 870-8870 or jailhouseinudstrys.com.
FREE Cookeville Fall Fun Fest Enjoy live music,
festival food, storytellers, arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and more. Downtown Cookeville, 345 Jefferson Ave.; Fri 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.; fallfunfest.com.
FREE DVD Release Party and Signing Ages 8 and younger can join cast members from Conductor Jack’s Zinghopper shows for a release party of their new DVD, The Zinghoppers Live: A Dance Party Concert at two locations: Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.; and Fairytales Bookstore, 1603 Riverside Drive, Nashville; 3:30 p.m.; 636-5343 or zinghoppers.com.
FREE Dyer Open House Day All ages can
tour the observatory and chat with astronomers. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 373-4897 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu.
Kids can participate in the pedal tractor race during Pioneer Power Days in Eagleville, Sept. 10 - 11.
classes & activities, cont’d Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 895-5040.
sumner county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related
FREE Books-A-Million Preschool storytime is every Tue and Sat at 10:30 a.m. at 1040 Crossings Blvd., Spring Hill; 931-486-0113.
FREE Tot Time Ages 5 and younger can enjoy a social hour
FREE Borders Books Children’s storytime activities take place every Friday at 10 a.m. at 330 Franklin Road, Brentwood (221-8805), and 545 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin (771-2870).
activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 300 Indian Lakes Blvd., Hendersonville; 264-0183 or bn.com.
Ongoing programs are: • Toddler Time with Thomas: Ages 5 and younger can participate in motor-skill development activities every Friday; 10 - 11 a.m.; $3 • Water Polo: Ages 13 and older play water polo every Tuesday; 7 - 8:45 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 youth • Youth Volleyball: Ages 11 - 18 of all levels can play every Thursday; 4:30 - 6 p.m.; $3
williamson county
FREE Strollercoasters Parents with kids 5 and younger
FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related
can enjoy a stroller power walk at a different location in Murfreesboro every Thursday at 10 a.m.; 890-5333.
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and gym play every Thursday from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Delmas Long Community Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 851-2253 or goodlettsvilleparks.org.
activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.m. at 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 377-9979 or bn.com.
FREE Taekwondo for Preschoolers Ages 3 - 5 can
learn self-defense, self-discipline and safety during an introductory lesson the second Tuesday and fourth Thursday every month at 11 a.m. Robinson Taekwondo at The Factory, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg. 8, Ste. 809, Franklin; 791-6655.
FREE Walking Club All ages, including moms with strollers can walk every Mon, Wed and Fri at 9 a.m. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 373-4826.
B E L L E M E A D E P L A N TAT I O N
T W O D AY F E S T I VA L
September 11 & 12 S AT 9 a m – 5 p m S U N 10 a m – 5 p m
Antiques ~ Kid Fest ~ Crafts ~ Farmers Market ~ Live Jazz Wine Sampling ~ Food Vendors Children under 10 yrs. admitted FREE / Adults $10 Tickets and wristbands can be purchased at the Kid Fest area for games & rides
Antique Fest features Antique Vendors from Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Florida, and New Jersey. Fall Fest Activities Benefits the Preservation of Belle Meade Plantation.
www.bellemeadeplantation.com
5025 Harding Pike • Nashville, TN 37205
Featuring hip-hop legend Biz Markie
ON SALE NOW!
Tractor-pulled hayrides Corn maze Ancient fish weir Corn cannon Pumpkin patch Shed with picnic tables Cookout sites with fire pits straw pyramid 40” slides Concessions Playground area Fall decorations: pumpkins, straw, cornstalks, corn and mums
Ring Farm
JACKSON HALL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 2PM & 7PM
2628 Greens Mill Road, Columbia, TN (931) 486-2395 ringfarm.com
2 Shows!
Tickets available at all Ticketmaster Outlets, by calling 615.782.4040, TPAC.org, TPAC Box Offices (Downtown, David-Kidd Booksellers, Mall at Green Hills $1.00 PER TICKET SOLD GOES TO SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AFFILIATE YOGABBAGABBALIVE.COM Yo Gabba Gabba! TN ©2010 GabbaCadabra LL
Hours of Operation Sept. 17 - Oct. 31 Friday 3:00 PM-9:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM-9:00 PM Groups of 20 or more by appt only, Mon-Fri.
General Admission (includes maze and hayride) Adults (13 and up) $7.00 Children (3-12 years old) $6.00 Children (2 and under) FREE Group rates for 20 or more by reservation.
Kidgits On The Road! Opry Mills is closed for Flood Restoration so we’re taking our Kidgits kids club to you! We’re making a special appearance at Nashville Parent’s
PRIVATE SCHOOL FAIR! Come see us, spin our Prize Wheel and find out about all the exciting things in store for Nashville’s most visited shopping destination!
PRIVATE SCHOOL FAIR Sat., Sept. 25 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Adventure Science Center
Find us on Facebook/oprymills. Follow us on Twitter/shOpryMills. Off Briley Parkway at exit 11, Opry Mills Drive.
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simon.com/kidgits
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Kids can enjoy carnival games, inflatables and more during Fall Fest at Belle Meade Plantation, Sept. 11 - 12. FREE Films at the Frist: To Catch a Thief All ages can
watch a screening of this Alfred Hitchcock classic, starring Grace Kelly and Cary Grant. Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org.
Home Decorating & Remodeling Show This upscale
consumer show features products and services dealing with home, decorating and remodeling. Nashville Convention Center, 601 Commerce St., Nashville; Fri 12 - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; $8 adults, free ages 11 and younger; nashvillehomeshow.com.
outings cheatham county Adventureworks The Eco-Zip Line Adventure allows
participants to glide through the forest on nine zip lines. Guides point out native trees, plants and wildlife during the hour-and-a-half tour at 1300 Narrows Road, Kingston Springs; $49.20 adults, $38.27 youth (family discounts available); to make reservations, call 297-2250 or visit adventureworks.com.
davidson county BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 2990 Sidco Drive; 2551422; bounceu.com. Visit Web site for open bounce times. • Bounce & Learn Class: Ages 2 - 6 can participate in
Wetland Walk All ages can enjoy a guided walk through the
wetlands. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
sat 11 23rd Annual Greek Festival See Friday, Sept. 10 listing. structured activities, bouncing, arts and crafts, and a snack Thu and Fri 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (beginning Aug. 19); $25 per class, or $80 for four consecutive sessions • Cosmic Open Bounce: Enjoy glow-in-the-dark bouncing every Friday from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. $8 ($7 siblings) • Open Bounce: Tue - Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 3 - 5 p.m., Thu 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Sat 8:30 - 10 a.m. $6.95 ($5.95 siblings)
Centennial Sportsplex Fitness, ice skating, swimming and more at 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville; times and prices vary; 862-8480 or nashville.org/sportsplex.
23rd Annual Pioneer Power Days Please see Friday, Sept. 10 listing.
FREE American Girl Book Club Elementary and middle
school girls can gear up for school with American Girl stories featuring Emily and Kit. Barnes & Noble, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 340, Hendersonville; 12 p.m.; 264-0183 or bn.com.
(please turn the page) FREE Music Lawn Party Families can enjoy live music outdoors every Saturday through Oct. 16 from 3 - 6 p.m. at Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; musicianscornernashville.com. Nashville Ghost Tours Learn the historical, haunted
heritage of Music City during a 90-minute guided tour of downtown. Tour begins at the corner of Sixth Avenue North and Union Avenue; Wed - Mon 8 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 7 11, free ages 6 and younger; for reservations, call 884-3999 or visit nashvilleghosttours.com.
FREE Family Bike Ride Enjoy an hour-long bike ride
through East Nashville every Saturday at 9 a.m. Depart from Eastside Cycles, 1012 Woodland St., Nashville; 469-1079 or eastside-cycles.com.
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FREE Biscuit Storytime Bis-
cuit the Dog visits to share stories and pose for pictures. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; 895-8580 or bn.com.
FREE Cookeville Fall Fun Fest Please see Friday, Sept. 10 listing.
Day Out with Thomas Please see page 75.
FREE Davis-Kidd Storytime All ages can enjoy traditional African-American storytelling by The African American Alliance’s Ms. Beech. Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.; 385-2645 or daviskidd.com.
FREE DNA LifePrint Parents can
bring their children for a free FBIcertified, 10-digit biometric fingerprint profile and home DNA identification kit. Andrews Cadillac and Land Rover, 1 Cadillac Drive, Brentwood; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 823-5164.
Kids can meet Sir Topham Hatt during the Day Out With Thomas excursions taking place Sept. 4, 5, 11 and 12. See page 75 for details.
FREE Fairview Nature Fest Artisans and craftsmen fill the park along with live music, food, children’s activities, hayrides and more. Bowie Nature Park, 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 799-9290. Fall Fest All ages can enjoy children’s entertainment, pony rides, carnival games, food vendors, antiques, crafts, live music and more. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $10 adults, free for children (some games and pony rides require tickets; there is a $20 play-all-you- can-play ticket); 356-0501, ext. 48, or bellemeadeplantation.com. Festival by the Lake
Enjoy a day filled with live country, gospel and rock music, the Wacky Raft Race, arts and crafts, food and a children’s zone featuring inflatables, face painting, toddler games and slides. Memorial Park, 151 E. Main St., Hendersonville; 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; $5 ages 4 and older, $20 family cap; festivalbythelake. com.
George Strait & Reba McEntire Enjoy a night of country
FREE Rutherford County Community Fair and 9/11 Memorial Event Enjoy live music, a giant children’s area with inflatables, petting zoo and games, equipment displays by local law enforcement, fire departments and the military, a remembrance ceremony and more. Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, 940 New Salem Hwy., Murfreesboro (park at the Murfreesboro Auto Auction on Old Fort Parkway and ride the shuttle); 11 a.m. (remembrance ceremony is at 2 p.m.); 904-3018.
Saturday AM: Designed by YOU! All ages can drop by the
studio to create a personalized logo. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Walk Now for Autism Garner donations and participate in a
one-milk walk to support Autism Speaks Tennessee. Bicentennial Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy., Nashville; 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk; autismspeaks.org.
FREE White Oak Crafts Fair The work of more than 70 craft artisans will be on sale, including textiles, woodcarving, pottery, photography, chairs, baskets, stained glass and more. The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury; Sat - Sun 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; there is a $2 parking fee; artscenterofcc.com. Wings of Freedom Fish Fry Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Smyrna, this event features fried fish dinners, live music, vintage aircraft displays and more. Proceeds benefit local charities. Smyrna Airport, 278 Doug Warpoole Road; 5 p.m.; $40; 459-2651 or rotaryofsmyrna.org.
music featuring two legends with special guest Lee Ann Womack. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $72 - $92; 7702000 or bridgestonearena.com.
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walk to raise money for the Tennessee Kidney Foundation. River Park off Crockett Road, Brentwood; 7:30 10:30 a.m.; $10 adults, free ages 14 and younger; 383-3887 or firstgiving.com/tkf.
Home Decorating & Remodeling Show Please see Friday, Sept. 10 listing. Run Chikin Run All ages can participate in this 10K run benefiting World Vision and other Rutherford County charities. The run begins and ends at the Gateway on Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro; 7 a.m.; $30; 494-3141 or runchikinrun.com.
23rd Annual Greek Festival Please see Friday, Sept. 10 FREE Children’s Theater Auditions The Star Bright Play-
ers host auditions for the fall production of Seussical the Musical for ages 8 - 15. Children need to be able to sing a song from musical theater genre and may bring sheet music or a CD to sing along with. Freedom Middle School Theatre, 750 Hwy. 96 W., Franklin; 1 - 3 p.m. children new to the Star Bright program, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. those returning; 790-5719, ext. 18.
Day Out with Thomas Please see page 75. Home Decorating & Remodeling Show Please see
Friday, Sept. 10 listing.
FREE Nashville Ballet Children’s Audition for Nutcracker Please see “What’s News,” page 20. (“The Dailies” continue on page 84)
outings, cont’d robertson county Honeysuckle Hill Farm The Farmtastic Fall Festival runs
every weekend from Sept. 25 - Oct. 31. Activities include a new pumpkin cannon, a six-acre corn maze, hayrides, games, a petting zoo and more. Located at 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield, hours are Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m. (Mon - Fri are by reservation only). Admission is $9 ages 2 and older, free ages 1 and younger. Call 3827593 or visit honeysucklehillfarm.com.
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rutherford county BounceU Bounce on inflatables at 1222 Park Ave.,
Murfreesboro; 893-8386 or bounceu.com. • Open Bounce: Ages 2 and older; Tue and Thu 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.; $7.95 ($6.95 siblings) • Preschool Playdate: Ages 6 and younger; Thu and Fri 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $7.95 ($6.95 siblings)
Jumper’s Playhouse Inflatable fun at 6600 New Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; 220-7575 or jumpersplayhouse.com. • Open Bounce: Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., check Web site for Sat and Sun availability; $6.33 ($5.42 siblings) children, parents bounce free • Toddler Storytime: Every Monday at 10 a.m., ages 5 and younger can listen to a story, color and enjoy unlimited bouncing; $3
Skate Center West 849 W. College St., Murfreesboro.
Public skate times are Tue 6 - 8:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 - 11 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 - 11 p.m., Sun 2 - 6:30 p.m.; $3 - $7 plus rental; 895-1403 or skateandplay.com.
sumner county Drakes Creek Activity Center Laser Adventure, mini golf, batting cages, game room and more at 130 Cherokee Road N., Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat - Sun 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; 822-0232 or funandenergy.com. FREE Hendersonville Cruise-In View retro cars,
participate in games, enjoy shopping and more every Friday from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Glenbrook Shopping Center, 1030 Glenbrook Way, Hendersonville; hendersonvillecruisein.com.
FAMILY
CAMP
SEPTEMBER 17-19
MARRIED COUPLES wEEkEnDS ThE LOdgE
At DEER Run NOVEMBER 19-21 FEBRuARY 11-13 APRIL 8-10
What if you could be a spark, a flame, a kid With your kid? a fire … renew Play together … the amazing family challenge, Who’s got talent & More!
23rd ANNUAL GREEK FESTIVAL
the Passion!
Friday, September 10th 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday, September 11th 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept 12th 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 4905 FRANKLIN PIKE & TYNE BOULEVARD (Between Harding Place and Brentwood) (I-65 S Harding Place Exit 78B West)
GREEK FOOD • GREEK DANCING ENTER TAINMENT info & registration… click on uPcoMing events
www.deerrunretreat.org
Or, Call Guest Services
615.794.2918
Admission $2 • Free Parking • Children Under 12 Free www.holytrinitynashville.com
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Sunday Series of Fun Families can make back-to-school
Snack Attack! All ages can make pineapple bagel bites.
Titans Football Cheer for the Tennessee Titans when they tackle the Oakland Raiders. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 12 p.m.; $49 - $83; 800-745-3000 or titansonline.com.
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crafts. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; admission is a bag of nonperishable food items; 893-2141.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Animal Antics All ages can meet Bert, the bearded dragon.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE White Oak Crafts Fair Please see
Saturday, Sept. 11 listing.
FREE Williamson County Community Band An ensemble of local, volunteer musi-
FREE Family Literacy Night Parents of preschoolers and school-age students can learn literacy skills to use with their children at home. Complimentary child care will be provided. Immanuel Church of the Nazarene, 7125 Charlotte Pike, Nashville; 6 - 7 p.m.; 473-8130.
cians present big band, patriotic, Broadway and movie theme favorites. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 5 p.m.; 790-5719, ext. 30, or wcparksandrec. com.
Nickelback Enjoy an evening of
live music with special guests 3 Days Grace and Buckcherry. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 6:15 p.m.; $49.50 - $79.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
mon 13 FREE Missoula Children’s Theatre Auditions Ap-
Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy a teddy bear picnic. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
proximately 50 - 60 local kids, ages 8 - 15, will be cast in the Saturday, Sept. 18 production of King Arthur’s Quest. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin; 4 - 6 p.m.; 790-5719, ext. 18, or wcparksandrec. com.
Tuesdays for Tots: Mosaic Masterpiece
Preschoolers and their parents can stop by the studio to learn about design and composition while creating a mosaic. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Parents and Tots Preschool-
ers and their parents can enjoy a teddy bear picnic. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
wed 15 Snack Attack! All ages can make pineapple bagel bites. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Kids can bring their pooches to Centennial Park for the Dog Day Festival on Saturday, Sept. 18.
outings, cont’d Kids Party Jumps Kids can bounce on inflatables at 134
New Shackle Island Road, Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 10 a.m. 5 p.m.; $5; 826-8010.
Laser Adventure Laser tag, aeroball and a rock-climbing
wall at 511 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville; Mon - Thu by reservation only, Fri 3:30 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 9 p.m.; prices vary by activity; 859-7753 or laseradventure.net.
My Gym Pay-to-play, open gym and Saturday morning classes take place at 206 N. Anderson Lane, Hendersonville; call 824-8002 or visit my-gym.com/hendersonville for a complete schedule and fees.
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Peek-a-boo Playtown Open play hours are Mon - Fri 9
a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. at 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; $7 per child; 822-7099 or peekabooplaytown.com.
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Jump!Zone Open play is Tue, Wed and Fri 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thu 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4 - 7 p.m.; $7 per session. 1725 Columbia Ave., Franklin; 866-2021 or jumpzoneparty. com. My Gym Brentwood For pay-to-play, open gym and
Saturday morning class times and fees at 330 Franklin Road, call 371-5437 or visit my-gym.com/brentwood.
events at 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Sun 12 - 4 p.m.; 799-5544.
Peek-a-boo Playtown Open play hours are Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m. at 3252 Aspen Grove Road, Franklin; $7 per child; 771-8099 or peekabooplaytown.com.
Glow Galaxy Weekly open play times feature inflatables,
Pump It Up Play Time Pop-in playtime Tue, Wed and Fri
Bowie Park and Nature Center Nature programs and
mini-golf, air hockey, an interactive game floor, football toss, soccer kick and basketball in a glow-in-the-dark setting at 121 Seaboard Lane, Ste. 8, Franklin; $8 per child (adults are free); for times, call 370-4386, opt. 2.
from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for preschoolers, Tue 6 - 7:30 p.m. and Thu 1 - 3 p.m. for ages 2 - 12. Pump It Up, 7104 Crossroads Blvd., Ste. 128, Brentwood; $7 per child; 373-7867.
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Creation Station All ages can create stained
FREE African Street Festival Enjoy a week-
glass leaves. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 8902300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
end of African-American culture through live music, exotic food and stage shows presenting poetry, rap, reggae, blues, jazz, gospel, R&B, drama and more. Tennessee State University, 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd., Nashville; Fri 6 - 10 p.m., Sat 12 - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 9 p.m.; 251-0007 or aacanashville.org.
hop over to the butterfly festival and catch flumpa & friends live! saturday, sept. 18
FREE Pajama Party All ages can wear
their favorite jammies and listen to bedtime tales. Barnes & Noble, 300 Indian Lake Blvd., Ste. 340, Hendersonville; 6 p.m.; 264-0183 or bn.com.
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perfect road trip awaits your family this month in Oak Grove, Ky., during the second annual Butterfly Festival. Only an hour away (across the state line off I-24), the free festivities feature lots of fun kids activities like arts and crafts projects, a bubble zone, a butterfly house where visitors can experience an upclose encounter with hundreds of the delightful creatures, a petting zoo, pony rides and an insect road show with live critters. Master gardeners will give tours of the new butterfly garden and share tips with families about what flora they can plant at home to attract butterflies. Headlining the entertainment stage is Flumpa and Friends Live!, featuring Wendy the Singing Scientist and Flumpa the Tree Frog (pictured). You can catch this one-of-a-kind, highly energetic and interactive science education show at 1:30, 2:30 and 4 p.m. The event concludes when hundreds of butterflies will be released and kids can make wishes for the butterflies to carry away on their wings. The Butterfly Festival takes place from 12 - 5 p.m. at the War Memorial Walking Trail, 1010 Walter Garrett Lane. For more info, call 270-439-5675 or log on to visitoakgroveky.com.
FREE Storytime with Skippyjon Jones All ages can enjoy
a Skippyjon Jones story, then meet the character and pose for pictures. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; 895-8580 or bn.com.
Wetland Walk All ages can enjoy a guided walk through the wetlands. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
sat 18 FREE African Street Festival Please see
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FREE Belle Meade Book Club Students in grades 2 - 12 can participate in age-specific book discussions about “The Revolution.” Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; 3 - 4 p.m.; 356-0501, ext. 31, or bellemeadeplantation.com.
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sites davidson county Adventure Science Center Hands-on science activities.
Also home to the Sudekum Planetarium. 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 12:30 5:30 p.m. (the planetarium is open from 6 - 9 p.m. on the second Saturday each month for after-hours showings); $11 adults, $9 ages 3 - 12; free for ages 2 and younger; Planetarium tickets are $4 members, $6 non-members on top of museum admission (laser shows are $2 more); 862-5160 or adventuresci.com. • Amazing Feats of Aging is on display through Monday, Sept. 6
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Belle Meade Plantation Early 1800s house and stud farm at 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (final tour at 4 p.m.); $14 adults, $10 seniors, $6 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 356-0501 or bellemeadeplantation.com. Belmont Mansion Tour the summer home of Joseph and Adelicia Acklen, built in 1853, at 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $8 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 460-5459 or belmontmansion.com. Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; Tue and Sat 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Wed - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
• The American Impressionists in the Garden exhibit is on display through Monday, Sept. 6
• Chihuly at Cheekwood is on display through Sunday, Oct. 31 (Chihuly Nights take place Wed - Fri; experience the exhibit at night when it’s illuminated) • Lunch and Lecture: Behind the Scenes: Chihuly at Cheekwood takes place Thursday, Sept. 16 • The Matilda Geddings Gray Collection of Fabergé exhibit is on display through 2012 • Soaps, Flukes & Follies is on display through Sunday, Sept. 12 • William Edmondson: The Hand and the Spirit is on display through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011
FREE Cooter’s Place Memorabilia representing Dukes of
Hazzard at 2613 McGavock Pike, Nashville; Mon - Thu 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fri - Sat 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 8728358 or cootersplace.com.
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Best enjoyed by ages 3 and up. “If you get the chance, see this show. It serves as many theatrical purposes as I can imagine any production offering.” – Nashville City Paper
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Performance in which hopefully NOThiNg hAPPENS ThEATERgROEP mAx.
mAy 7, 2011
Best enjoyed by ages 8 and up. *Lap tickets are unavailable for Performance in which Hopefully Nothing Happens.
“Theatergroep Max. are intellectual pranksters with a flair for clowning…” – The Herald
Through November 12:
See all four shows for ONly $44 with a season package ! www.tpac.org / familyfieldtrip
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615-782-6560 • TPAC Box Office
TPAC’s Polk Theater 1:00 p.m. lobby activities • 2:00 p.m. Saturday matinee performances Please inquire about free lap tickets for children 23 months and younger when making your purchase.* If you have specific questions about content or age appropriateness, please call 615-782-4000 before purchasing your tickets. POST Comedy Theater photo by Eric Albrecht, The Frog Bride photo by Stephanie Berger, Before the People Came photo by David McClister, Performance in Which Hopefully Nothing Happens photo by Joep Lennarts
TPAC Family Field Trips are funded in part by:
Hotel Sponsors: Doubletree Hotel Downtown Nashville and Homewood Suites by Hilton - Nashville Downtown
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Give a shout out to T-Rac when the Tennessee Titans play the Pittsburgh Steelers at LP Field on Sunday, Sept. 19. FREE Classic Cruise In and Concert Families can cruise in their classic car or come to admire the toys of others, then enjoy a night of classic hits from the past with Skip Bond and the Fugitives. Sumner Crest Winery, 5306 Old Hwy. 52, Portland; 3 - 6 p.m. cruise in, concert begins at 6 p.m.; 325-4086 or sumnercrestwinery.com. FREE Connect U Fall Festival This family friendly
event features inflatables, train rides, hayrides, a game zone, Brentwood Fire Department Touch a Truck, dunking booth, crafts, hair and face painting, prizes and more. New Hope Community Church, 605 Wilson Pike, Brentwood; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 373-1590 or newhopechurchtn.org.
sites, cont’d Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum A variety of exhibits featuring stage costumes, instruments, art, photographs and multimedia displays at 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $19.99 adults, $11.99 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.com. FREE Fort Negley Visitors Center Self-guided exhibits
and interactive stations detail Nashville’s Civil War history. 1100 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 862-8470 or nashville.gov/parks.
Frist Center for the Visual Arts Local to international
art, plus hands-on fun in ArtQuest at 919 Broadway, Nashville; Mon - Wed and Sat 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Thu - Fri 10 a.m. - 9
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Dog Day Festival and Music City Mutt Strutt Raise
money for the Nashville Humane Association by registering for the fund-raising Mutt Strutt walk. The Dog Day Festival features demonstrations, contests, a doggie spa, pet-related vendors, a children’s zone, microchip clinic, adoptable dogs and more. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; walk begins at 9:30 a.m., the festival starts at 10 a.m.; walk registration is $25 adults, $20 youth (pre-register at the Web site); festival admission is $5 at the gate (free for walkers); nashvillehumane.org.
FREE EMS Nite Lites This event honors Williamson County’s
first responders. Emergency agencies will be on hand, and kids can see the vehicles, climb aboard the fire trucks and try the sirens. Meet local firefighters, police officers and ambulance p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $10 adults, free ages 18 and younger; 244-3340 or fristcenter.org. Ongoing: • Chihuly at the Frist is on display through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011 • From Post Office to Art Center is on display through Sunday, Oct. 24 • George Rickey’s Three Red Lines is on display through Sunday, Dec. 27 • The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947 1957 is on display through Sunday, Sept. 12 • FREE Music in the Grand Lobby every Thu 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and every Fri 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Hermitage Home of President Andrew Jackson. 4580
Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $17 adults, $11 ages 13 - 18, $7 ages 6 - 12; 889-2941 or thehermitage.com.
drivers, enjoy face painting and games, and register for door prizes. Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; 7 - 9 p.m.; 799-9331.
FREE Family Day All ages can enjoy games, entertainment,
fishing, hayrides, mini train rides, mini horses and more. The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin; 10 a.m. 2 p.m.; 794-2103 or franklintn.gov.
FREE Family Program: Country Dance Workshop
Ages 6 - 18 can participate in an introductory clogging and square dancing workshop. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Lane Motor Museum More than 150 unique cars and
motorcycles at 702 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville; Thu - Mon 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $7 adults, $2 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 742-7445 or lanemotormuseum.org.
Nashville Zoo Animals from around the world at 3777
Nolensville Road, Nashville; daily 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $14 adults, $9 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.
FREE Tennessee Agricultural Museum Home and farm artifacts at the Ellington Agricultural Center, 440 Hogan Road, Nashville; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 837-5197 or tnagmuseum. org.
FREE Gladefest Participate in the Tour de Glade bike ride, then enjoy car shows, horse rides, crafts, entertainment and more. Downtown Gladeville; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 443-6522.
Great Nashville Duck Race More than 10,000 rubber ducks will be dropped into the Cumberland River as a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Middle Tennessee. Duck adoptions are $5 each, and winning ducks garner prizes for their owners. Other festivities include face painting, inflatables, live music and more. Riverfront Park in Downtown Nashville; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 8332368 or greatnashvilleduckrace.com. FREE Greenway Arts Festival Artists
display and sell their work in oils, acrylics, watercolors, pottery, sculpture, glass and more. Families can also enjoy trailside music, food vendors and children’s activities. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 893-2141 or murfreesborotn. gov/parks.
FREE Old Timers’ Day All ages can
celebrate the city of La Vergne and its citizens with a parade, musical entertainment and fireworks. Veteran’s Memorial Park, 115 Floyd Mayfield Drive, La Vergne; 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; 287-8690 or lavergne.org.
FREE Ole Time Farm Festival All ages
can explore old time farm equipment and displays, livestock, shop for hand-made gifts and more. Cedars of Lebanon State Park, 107 Blue Well Road, Lebanon; Sat 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 1 - 6 p.m.; 286-1390.
FREE Reading Rally Read to Succeed hosts this celebration of the written word that features readers, musicians, storytellers, popular children’s characters, book-related art projects and door prizes. The event takes place at the following three Rutherford County libraries: Linebaugh (105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro), Smyrna (400 Enon St. W.) and La Vergne (5063 Murfreesboro Road); 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; readtosucceed.org. Saturday AM: Interesting Installation All ages can discover the process of
art installation. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, $8 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
6 Weekends of Entertainment & Family Enjoyment October 2nd thru November 13th Adult: $8 ($6 with military ID) Children 12yrs & under: $6 2yrs & under FREE!
• Concessions available
October’s Featured Attractions: 23rd:
Helicopter Rides See the beautiful Cumberland River from an arial view!
Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 1pm - 6pm
(No outside food or coolers please.)
• Corn Crib • Pumpkin Patch • Hay Rides
16th, 23rd & 30th:
Haunted Hay Ride
c! i s u M e v i L NEW FOR 2010! Saturday, Nov 13th:
CAMP UNDER THE STARS! Space is limited, please call for Reservations!
• Barrel Train • Farm Animals • Duck Race
For complete details check our website! For families or escorted children (4 to 12 yrs
old recommended). Enjoy an outdoor experience down-on-the-farm ...CAMP UNDER THE STARS... Bring your own tent, sleeping bag, and flashlight. Set up begins at 4pm. Hayride and many activities will be instore. Meals provided: dinner- Hotdog, drink and chips; marshmallow roast. Flapjack breakfast will be served the following morning. Check-out at 9am. Cost is $20 per person. Group rate (8 or more campers) $18.00 per person.
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60-foot "Drop Zone Slide” See the Goats “Walk the Plank” The Jimmy Maxey Learning Center
Gift Shop Mon-Fri available for School Field Trips. Teachers, Register on line!
FREE Walk for Lupus Now All ages can
garner pledges and embark on a one-, two- or three mile route to raise money for the Lupus Foundation of America. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 3 - 7 p.m.; 298-2273 or lupus.org.
• Corn Maze
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Tour de Bottoms Bike Ride All ages
can participate in a non-competitive bike ride (choose a 32K, 16K or one-mile course) to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Middle and West Tennessee. Shelby Bottoms Greenway, 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $30 adults, free ages 12 and younger; 269-7091 or tourdebottoms.com.
Tommy Owen
825 Crocker Road Chapmansboro, TN 37035
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Latino Family Festival All ages can enjoy a day of live music, traditional dance, children’s games and Spanish translators stationed throughout the park. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $14 adults, $9 children (today only, buy one ticket and get another ticket of equal or lesser value free); 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.
FREE Nashville Ballet Children’s Audition for Nutcracker Please see “What’s News,” page 20. FREE Ole Time Farm Festival Please see Saturday, Sept. 18 listing.
Sundays Live! This costumed program’s topic is “Gone to Texas: Tennessee and the Texas Revolution.” The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.; free with gate admission ($17 adults, $11 ages 13 - 18, $7 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger); 889-2941 or thehermitage.com. Titans Football Root for the Tennessee Titans when they
tackle the Pittsburgh Steelers. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 12 p.m.; $49 - $83; 800-745-3000 or titansonline.com.
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elebrate all things arts and crafts during the Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (TACA) Fall Craft Fair at Centennial Park (2500 West End Ave., Nashville). Hundreds of statewide artisans and crafters exhibit and sell their goods, ranging from basketry and clay to glass and wood creations. The TACA Kids’ Tent allows children of all ages to participate in hands-on activities including bracelet weaving, creating dream catchers, making Dale Chihuly-inspired mixed media and more. New this year is the addition of the Nashville Public Library’s Puppet Truck on Saturday and Sunday. At 11:30 a.m., 1, 12:30 and 2 p.m., kids can view a performance of The Frog Prince. Festival hours are Fri - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 385-1904 or visit tennesseecrafts.org. Children of all ages can explore a wide array of hands-on arts and crafts fun during the TACA Fall Craft Fair.
sites, cont’d Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
College football and basketball exhibits, sports videos, interactive games, NASCAR video games and more at 501 Broadway, Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $3 adults, $2 children; 242-4750 or tshf.net.
FREE Tennessee State Museum Explore the history of
Tennessee at 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. 5 p.m.; Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; 741-2692 or tnmuseum.org.
Travellers Rest Judge John Overton’s 1799 plantation at 636 Farrell Pkwy., Nashville; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 832-8197 or travellersrestplantation.org.
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rutherford county FREE Cannonsburgh Village A re-creation of Rutherford
County’s historic village at 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; self-guided tours are free, guided tours are $2.50 adults, $1.50 ages 6 - 12; 890-0355.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring Hands-on
activities for all ages at 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $6 ages 2 and older; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. • Making America’s Music: Rhythm, Roots & Rhyme is on exhibit through Sunday, Sept. 5
FREE The Heritage Center Rotating exhibits of Rutherford County history at 225 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 217-8013.
FREE MTSU Mineral, Gem and Fossil Museum
Displays of gems, minerals, fossils, petrified wood and fluorescent specimens. Room 122 in Ezell’s Hall, Blue Raider Drive, Murfreesboro; Sat 1 - 5 p.m.; mtsu.edu/~mineral/.
Oaklands Museum Historic plantation home from the 1800s at 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 ages 6 - 17, free ages 5 and younger; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum.org. Sam Davis Home Historic home dedicated to the Tennessee Civil War hero at 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $8.50 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org.
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Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can hear
Go Native! All ages can discover the advantages of planting with native plants while learning tips on growing and maintenance. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 1 p.m.; $15 members, $20 non-members; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
a reading of If You Give a Moose a Muffin. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Preschool Storytime Ages 3 - 5 can listen to stories,
Snack Attack! All ages can make a bagel pizza. Discovery
FREE Miss Lynn Children’s entertainer Miss Lynn entertains preschoolers with music. Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 2121 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m.; 385-2645 or daviskidd. com.
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Snack Attack! All ages can make a bagel pizza. Discovery
Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Animal Antics All ages can meet the resident amphibians. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. FREE La Leche League of Williamson County Expectant mothers can learn more about breastfeeding and the services provided by La Leche League. Grace Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1154 Lewisburg Pike, Franklin; 6:15 p.m.; 834-3287. Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can hear
sing songs and do crafts. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m.; 373-4826.
Sam Davis Home Quilt Show View a variety of restored
and originally crafted quilts representing the theme “Home Sweet Home.” Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; Thu - Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $6 in advance, $8 at the gate; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org.
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Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Classic Movie Night All ages can enjoy a classic film shown outside. Lawnchair Theatre, 4144 Old Hillsboro Road, Leiper’s Fork; 8 p.m.; 870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com.
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Full Moon Pickin’ Party Bluegrass pickers jam under the light of the moon while headliners take the stage. Warner Parks Equestrian Center, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 7 - 11 p.m.; $15 in advance/$20 at the gate for adults, $10 ages 7 - 15, free ages 6 and younger, $5 pickers with a bluegrass instrument; 370-8053 or friendsofwarnerparks.com.
FREE Brown Bag Lunch Special Concert Series Bring a lunch and enjoy the music of Mambo Blue. Centennial Park Event Shelter, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; 862-8424.
Sam Davis Home Quilt Show Please see Thursday, Sept.
a reading of If You Give a Moose a Muffin. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Creation Station All ages can create stained glass leaves.
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Tuesdays for Tots: Designed by YOU! Preschoolers and their parents can create personalized logos. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Math & Technology as Easy as Pi Ages 6 - 10 can explore
Southern Fried Festival Feast on fried food, enjoy live music, participate in contests and have fun in the Kid Zone featuring inflatables, arts and crafts and more. Public Square in downtown Columbia; Fri 6 - 9 p.m., Sat 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.; $2; southernfriedfest.com.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
math and science by conducting hands-on activities. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
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Working on Rapid Language Development (WORLD)
Curious about your child’s language development? Volunteer for Research at Vanderbilt: The KidTalk project is looking for children to participate in a study examining language development in young children.
Contact: Megan Roberts, MS, CCC-SLP megan.y.roberts@vanderbilt.edu
(615) 322-8160 website: www.kidtalk.org
We are looking for parent(s) and their 24 to 42-month-old children with: • Typical language and thinking skills • Language delays and typical thinking skills
Participants will receive: • Complete language assessments • Some money for your time • Language intervention (for some children)
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Wetland Walk All ages can enjoy a guided walk through the
wetlands. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
sat 25 13th Annual Birthday Bash The studio fee is free all day,
along with free pizza and ice cream, raffles and prizes; just pay for the pieces you paint (ranging from $3 - $60, $9 - $15 is average). Brushfire Pottery Studio, 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; 385-5334 or brushfirepottery.com.
29th Annual Mt. Juliet Pow Wow Celebrate Tennessee’s American Indian Heritage Month by experiencing the culture through crafts, food, dance, music and more. Charlie Daniels Park, 1038 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; Sat - Sun 10:30 a.m.; $7 adults, $4 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; mtjulietpowwow.com.
19th Annual Daniel Smith Colonial Days All ages can
enjoy this 18th century re-enactment and colonial fair that includes demonstrations, children’s games, period artisans, music, food and more. Historic Rock Castle, 139 Rock Castle Lane, Hendersonville; Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $10 adults (good for both days), free for kids in grades 8 and under; 824-0502 or historicrockcastle.com.
FREE Davey Ukulele and the Gag Time Gang A
guy with crazy red hair, a robot, a scientist and Uncle Louis comprise the group that entertains kids of all ages with songs about dogs, road trips, robots, allergies, the alphabet and more. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St.; 10:30 a.m.; 862-5800 or library.nashville.gov.
Harvest Days The Croft House lawn will
feature period artisans and farm activities. The event also features storytelling, animal presentations, live music and hands-on activities. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Road; Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $14 adults, $9 children; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.
FREE Healthy Me, Healthy You All
ages can learn how to get fit by exploring healthy choices through hands-on activities, sampling food, trying healthy recipes and experiencing different workout routines. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Historic Whitland Area Home Tour and Art Show View a variety of homes
prep for private school
representing architectural styles that include colonial revival, neoclassical bungalow, Tudor revival, English cottage, American foursquare and prairie. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity. Whitland neighborhood off of West End Avenue, Nashville; Sat - Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $15 adults ($25 per couple; advance tickets available at Davis-Kidd Booksellers and Harris Teeter in Belle Meade are $12), $8 children; 269-8370 or whitland.org.
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ondering an independent education for your student? Then be sure to attend Nashville Parent’s annual Private School Fair at its new location — Adventure Science Center (ASC). Sponsored by Opry Mills, you can meet one on one with representatives from more than 50 private and boarding schools in the Middle Tennessee area. Learn what they have to offer from academics to arts to sports and beyond. Kids can have fun bouncing on outdoor inflatables and testing their climbing skills on a rock wall. The fair takes place from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Admission to the fair is free; regular admission applies to visit ASC exhibits. Call 2562158 or visit parentworld.com.
FREE Red Kettle Craft Fair View and purchase works from local arts and crafts vendors. Salvation Army, 1137 W. Main St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 895-7071 or salvationarmymurfreesboro.org. Sam Davis Home Quilt Show Please see Thursday, Sept. 23 listing.
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and the Bowen Plantation House at 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $8 adults, $6 ages 6 - 12; 859-3678 or manskersstation.org.
FREE Stones River National Battlefield The
FREE Monthaven A Greek Revival plantation house at
battleground museum is open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bring your bikes and helmets for free bike tours every Saturday, through October, from 8:45 - 10 a.m. at 3501 Old Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro; 893-9501.
sumner county
1154 W. Main St., Hendersonville; Mon - Fri 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 822-0789.
Rock Castle Early 1800s historic house at 139 Rock Castle
Lane, Hendersonville; daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $5 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12; 824-0502 or historicrockcastle.com.
Cragfont This historic, late Georgian period home is located
williamson county
Mansker’s Station A reconstructed 1779 log station
Carnton Plantation This home was a field hospital during the Civil War at 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 seniors; $5 ages 6 12, free ages 5 and younger; 794-0903 or carnton.org.
at 200 Cragfont Road, Castalian Springs; Tue - Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m. (by appointment); $5 adults, $3 ages 6 12, free ages 5 and younger; 452-7070.
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Carter House A Battle of Franklin museum at 1140
Columbia Ave., Franklin; Mon - Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun 1 - 4 p.m.; $8 adults, $7 seniors, $3 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 791-1861 or carterhouse1864.com.
Rippavilla Plantation 5700 Main St., Spring Hill; Thu - Fri 3 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 ages 6 - 12; 931-486-9037 or rippavilla.org.
wilson county FREE City of Lebanon Museum Take a visual tour of the history of Lebanon and hear audio descriptions by famous residents at 200 Castle Heights Ave. N., Lebanon; Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 443-2839 or lebanontn.org.
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Train Morning Tots can enjoy bouncing and playing with wooden trains. Crazy Clydes Slides, 805 Tennessee Blvd., Lebanon; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $10; 547-0006.
FREE Walk for PKD All ages can help raise research funds
for polycystic kidney disease by garnering donations for a one- to three-mile walk. The event also includes a penny kid dash, live music, a children’s play area, raffles and more. River Park, 100 Knox Valley Drive, Brentwood; 9 a.m. registration, 9:45 a.m. penny kid dash, 10 a.m. walk; pkdcure.org.
FREE Williamson County Community Band The community band performs an homage to “America’s Musical Heritage.” Thompson’s Station Park, 1513 Thompson’s Station Road W., Spring Hill; 5 p.m.; 3020971, ext. 16.
sun 26 19th Annual Daniel Smith Colonial Days Please see Saturday, Sept. 25 listing.
29th Annual Mt. Juliet Pow Wow Please see Saturday, Sept. 25 listing.
Harvest Days Please see Saturday, Sept. 25 listing. Historic Whitland Area Home Tour and Art Show Please see Saturday, Sept. 25 listing.
FREE Music in the Park Awake! Awake! performs an
afternoon of music, and visitors can enjoy samples from Newk’s Express Café. The Avenue Murfreesboro, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy.; 2 - 5 p.m.; 893-4207 or shoptheavenue.com.
Rally Mania All ages can enjoy an afternoon of live music featuring Eddie Money, Kix Brooks, Ashley Cleveland, Ed Cash, Jars of Clay and more. Proceeds benefit the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research. Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin; 5 p.m.; $100 VIP, $35 adults general admission, $20 ages 12 and younger; rallyfoundation.org.
mon 27 Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy
an autumn program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Snack Attack! All ages can sample flavored popcorn. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
tue 28 Animal Antics All ages can meet the rabbit. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can enjoy Experience Native American culture during the Mt. Juliet Pow Wow, Sept. 25 - 26. Saturday AM: Tick Tock All ages can create an avant-garde clock face. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, $8 ages 6 17, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Southern Fried Festival Please see Friday, Sept. 24 listing.
an autumn program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Tuesdays for Tots: Sketch It! Preschoolers and their par-
ents can make sketchbooks and learn about famous sketches. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; free with gate admission ($15 adults, free ages 5 and younger); 356-8000 or cheekwood.org. (please turn the page)
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FREE Turtle Search Ages 8 and older can participate in a
box turtle study. The Wilderness Station, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 9 - 11 a.m.; 217-3017 or rsinger@murfreesborotn.gov.
and 7 p.m., Sat 2:30 and 6:30 p.m., Sun 1 and 5 p.m.; $16 - $55; 800-745-3000 or disneyonice.com.
From Lincoln Center to Broadway Guest conductor
wed 29 Heritage Days All ages can experience living history presentations, artisans, live animals, music and more. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; Wed - Fri 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $5; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org. FREE Rachel Sumner Award-winning children’s artist Rachel Sumner entertains preschoolers with music and movement fun. Whole Foods, 1735 Galleria Blvd., Franklin; 9:30 a.m.; rachelsumner.com.
Josh Lee visits from New York to join the Murfreesboro Symphony for a night of live music. First United Methodist Church, 265 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 7:30 p.m.; $40 adults, $20 students; 898-1862 or murfreesborosymphony.com.
Heritage Days Please see Wednesday, Sept. 29 listing.
Snack Attack! All ages can sample flavored popcorn. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
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LIVE! at Cheekwood
John Hiatt performs an evening of live music outdoors. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 8 p.m.; $40 general admission, $125 VIP; 356-8000 or liveatcheekwood.com.
Creation Station All ages can create stained glass leaves. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 The characters from the Toy
Story movies hit the ice for a fast-paced adventure. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Fri 10:30 a.m.
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aking your kids to experience a theatrical show is a great thing, but it’s even more fantastic if you encourage them to seize the opportunity to gussy up and be on stage. With September bringing a dawn of new seasons, overall, within our local theater community, this month offers up a golden opportunity for Middle Tennessee children to aim for the stage later this year. Nashville Ballet hosts open auditions (find audition details in “What’s News” on page 20) this month for children in the region to try out for myriad roles in its annual production of Nutcracker. From mice and mini Drosselmeyers to tiny sheep (there’s a coveted role for the token “black sheep” in the family) and Mother Ginger’s “Pollies,” there are many spots waiting to be filled by local kiddos. Last season, 14-year-old Elizabeth Graves from Nolensville landed the starring role of Clara. It was her first performance with Nashville Ballet and she remembers how much fun it was. “It was Bianca Sass performed as one of the mice in Clara’s house during last so memorable to be on stage with a professional ballet company year’s production of Nashville Ballet’s Nutcracker. and to be a main character!” Graves told me during a phone interview. “It was fascinating to see all the costumes and work with the dancers and see all the behind-the-scenes stuff that happens to create the show. It was so magical.” One of Graves’ vivid memories is the grand party scene in Act I. “It was so much fun with all the other girls on stage, getting to play with props and just act like little girls.” Kudos to Nashville Ballet for establishing roles in the production for local kids, without a requirement for some of the ones they cast to have prior experience on the stage. It’s a tremendous opportunity for kids to get a taste of the spotlight and to delve into the glory of the performing arts. “It’s an amazing thing for kids to be on stage with a professional company at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and to perform with the Nashville Symphony,” says Nashville Ballet Artistic Director Paul Vasterling, who echoes Graves’ statement about the tremendous opportunity for children to experience a first-hand account of seeing all of the different elements come together to create the ballet. And you never know how that experience for a child can foster a lifelong love and passion for the performing arts. Just ask Kimberly Ratclifffe. One of her earliest experiences on stage was as a child in one of the kid roles in Nashville Ballet’s Nutcracker, and now, years later, she’s one of the company’s celebrated principal dancers. I hope you’ll encourage your kids to try out for this year’s performance, and look forward to seeing them on stage on opening night in November.
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All Shook Up (Sept. 10 - 26; Ages 8 and older) Senior Center for the Arts, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville; Thu - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 - $25; fiftyforward.org. Bud, Not Buddy (Sept. 28 - Oct. 17; Ages 8 and older) Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St., Nashville; Tue (Sept. 28 only) 6:30 p.m., Sat - Sun 2 p.m. (check Web site for exceptions); $17 adults, $12 children; 252-4675 or nashvillechildrenstheatre.org. Dog Sees God (Sept. 9 - 26; Ages 12 and older) Out Front on Main, 1511 E. Main St., Murfreesboro; Thu - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10; outfrontonmain.com. The Glass Menagerie (Sept. 24 - Oct. 3; Ages 10 and older)
Lipscomb University’s Shamblin Theatre, 1 University Park Drive, Nashville; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $5 students; 966-7075 or ticketmaster.com.
Gypsy (Sept. 10 - 26; Ages 10 and older) Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $12 adults, $12 students, $8 ages 11 and younger; 904-2787 or boroarts.org.
King Arthur’s Quest (Saturday, Sept. 18; All ages) Missoula Children’s Theatre at Freedom Middle School Theatre, 750 Hwy. 96 W., Franklin; 2 and 7 p.m.; $5 ages 4 and older, free ages 3 and younger; 790-5719, ext. 18. Les Miz! A Tale of Two Cities (continues through Saturday,
Sept. 4; Ages 12 and older) Boiler Room Theatre, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; Tue 8 p.m., Thu 8 p.m. (Sept. 2 only); Fri - Sat 8 p.m.; $25 adults, $23 students, $19 ages 11 and younger; Tuesday tickets are two for $25, all tickets on Thursdays are $15; 794-7744 or boilerroomtheatre.com.
Little Women: The Broadway Musical (Sept. 16 - 26; Ages 8 and older) Steeple Players, 260 W. Main St., Hendersonville; Thu - Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 and 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 and 6:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 students; 826-6037 or steepleplayers.org. FREE Love’s Labor’s Lost (continues through Sunday, Sept.
12; All ages) Nashville Shakespeare Festival at the Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 6:30 p.m. preshow entertainment, 7:30 p.m. curtain; admission is free, but there is a $5 suggested donation; nashvilleshakes.org.
FREE Many Moons (continues through Saturday, Sept. 18; All ages) The Children’s Theater at Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St.; Fri - Sat 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; 862-5800 or library.nashville.gov. Play it Again Sam (continues through Sunday, Sept. 5; Ages
12 and older) Encore Theater Company, 6978 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $10 students; 598-8950 or encore-theatre-company.org.
Rear Window (Sept. 2 - Oct. 9; Ages 10 and older) Chaffin’s
Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Hwy. 100, Nashville; Tue - Sat 6 p.m. doors open for dinner, 8 p.m. show begins; $50 adults, $35 ages 13 - 18, $25 ages 12 and younger; 646-9977 or dinnertheatre. com.
Arwen Jones plays the leading role of “Maria” in the Lamplighter’s Theatre production of The Sound of Music. 9 to 5: The Musical (Sept. 21 - 26; Ages 10 and older) TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Thu 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 and 8 p.m., Sun 1 and 6:30 p.m.; $27.50 - $72.50; 782-4040 or tpac.org.
13 (Sept. 17 - 26; Ages 10 and older) Arts Center of Cannon
County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 students; 800-235-9073 or artscenterofcc.com.
The Sound of Music (Sept. 17 - 26; Ages 8 and older) Lamplighter’s Theatre, 14119 Old Nashville Hwy., Smyrna; Fri Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 4:30 p.m.; $10 adults, $8 students, $5 ages 4 - 12; 852-8499 or lamplighterstheatre.com.
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Unless otherwise noted, registration is ongoing until programs are full.
Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 862-5160 or adventuresci.com
• Little Labs Sept. 21 and 25. Ages 3 - 5 and a parent. Learn about earthworms, from what they eat to how they move. 11 a.m. $9 members, $13 non-members
Alive Hospice 963-4732
• Alive Teen Retreat Oct. 15 - 17. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 1. Ages 13 - 18. High school students who have been affected by loss can participate in this overnight bereavement retreat at a Rutherford County youth camp (retreat is open to students in all Middle Tennessee counties). $50 (financial assistance is available, based on need)
Blue Heron Nature Cruises at River Bluff Park 175 Old Cumberland, Ashland City; 385-7007 or blueheroncruises.com
• Kids Adventure Cruise Wed - Sun. Ages 5 and older. Three-and-a-half hours of fun includes a cruise down the Cumberland River with bubble wands, water cannons, games and prizes. Bring a sack lunch, free drinks provided. 9:30 a.m. $10
Bounce U Nashville 2990 Sidco Drive; 255-1422 or bounceu.com
• Labor Day Open Bounce Monday, Sept. 6. All ages. Spend the holiday with inflatable fun. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. or 1 - 3 p.m. $6.95 ($5.95 siblings) • Parents’ Night Out Fridays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24. Registration deadline is the Wednesday prior. Ages 3 - 12 (must be potty trained). Drop off the kids while you enjoy a night out on the town. 6 - 9 p.m. $18 ($15 siblings)
Brentwood Barnes & Noble 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 377-9979 or bn.com • FREE American Girl Club Friday, Sept. 17. Registration deadline is Thursday, Sept. 16. All ages. This month’s featured character is Felicity. 7 p.m.
Brentwood Library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 371-0090, ext. 851
• FREE Movie Matinee Saturday, Sept. 4. All ages. Watch a screening of David Copperfield starring Laurence Olivier and Edith Evans. 1 p.m.
Cannonsburgh Village 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 890-0355 or tcline@murfreesborotn.gov
• Teddy Bear Tea Saturday, Sept. 11. Ages 4 - 10. Bring your favorite teddy bear and celebrate autumn in your finest attire while enjoying refreshments. 1 - 3 p.m. $2.50
College Grove Community Center 8607 Horton Hwy., College Grove; 790-5719, ext. 20, or wcparksandrec.com
• Deb’z Doodlez Tuesdays, Sept. 14 - 28. All ages (must be
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able to sit for an hour and a half). Create a practice drawing and build it into a work of art. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $45 • Introduction to Manga Drawing Sept. 23 and 30. Ages 8 and older. This beginner’s course covers the basics of drawing Manga characters in the traditional “big eyed” style of Japanese cartooning. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $25
Crazy Clydes Slides 805 Tennesseee Blvd., Lebanon; 547-0006
• Parents’ Night Out Every Friday. Ages 2 - 12 (must be potty trained). Kids can enjoy dinner, snacks, crafts and jump time while you have an evening on your own. 6 - 9:30 p.m. $18
Delmas Long Community Center 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 851-2255 or cityofgoodlettsville.org/parks
• FREE After-School Recreation Mon - Fri. Grades 5 - 8. Enjoy a variety of recreational activities. 3 - 6 p.m. • FREE Children’s Karate Seminar Saturday, Sept. 11. Registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 10. Ages 5 - 12. Explore basic karate techniques, situational examples and general physical fitness. 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. • Grandparent’s Day Craft Thursday, Sept. 9. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 8. All ages. Kids can make a special gift for their grandparents. 5 p.m. $1 • FREE Make It and Take It Sept. 7 and 21. All ages. On Sept. 7, make a patriotic-themed craft; on Sept. 21, construct a creation from pumpkin seeds. 4 p.m.
Dyer Observatory 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 373-4897 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu
• Bluebird on the Mountain Saturday, Sept. 18. All ages. An evening of music under the stars featuring Tom Douglas, Natalie Hemby and Lori McKenna. 5:30 p.m. gates open, 7 p.m. concert. $95 per car (up to eight passengers) • FREE Open House Telescope Night Friday, Sept. 10. View the night sky through telescopes. 8 - 10 p.m. • Scout Night Tuesday, Sept. 7. All ages. Scouts can learn about astronomy. $5 per person, $10 per family • Stellar Night Tuesday, Sept. 21. Ages 12 and older. Kelly Holley-Bockelmann, Vanderbilt physics and astronomy faculty member, discusses “The Sloan Digital Sky Survey: What it has Taught us About our Own Galaxy.” 7 p.m. $5 per person, $10 per family
Fairview Recreation Complex 2714 Fairview Blvd.; 799-9331 or wcparksandrec.com
• Aiku Jujitsu Fridays, Sept. 3 - 24. Ages 6 - 11. Learn the fighting system of Jujitsu. 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. $40 • American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Saturday, Sept. 25. Ages 11 - 15. Learn to become good babysitters. 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (bring a sack lunch). $45. Call 585-9055 to register • Guitar Lessons Thursdays, Sept. 9 - 30. All ages. Bring a guitar and tuner and learn how to play. Classes are in onehour increments from 5 - 9 p.m. $80 • Kid’s Scrapbooking Monday, Sept. 20. Ages 8 - 12. Make a one-of-a-kind 12-page scrapbook. 6 - 8 p.m. $25
• Little One’s Imagination Friday, Sept. 10. Ages 3 - 6. Explore many different art forms. 1 - 2 p.m. $4 • Young Champions Thursdays, Sept. 2 - Dec. 16. Ages 4 - 15. Learn cheerleading techniques and jumps as well as pom dance and parade routines. 5:30 - 8:15 p.m. $7 per week or $105 for the session, plus a $7 registration fee
First Baptist Church of Hendersonville 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Hendersonville 537-2508 or buddybreakhendersonville@gmail.com
• FREE Buddy Break Friday, Sept. 24. Ages 5 - 16 with special needs. Parents of special needs kids can drop their children off for fun and recreation while they enjoy some respite time. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Franklin Recreation Complex 1120 Hillsboro Road; 790-5719, ext. 10 or wcparksandrec.com
• Guitar Lessons Monday, Sept. 13 (ages 9 - 11), Monday, Sept. 20 (ages 11 - 13) and Monday, Sept. 27 (ages 13 15). Learn to play the guitar with step-by-step instructions covering the foundations of all styles of playing. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. $80 • Introduction to Manga Drawing Sept. 21 and 28. Ages 8 and older. This beginner’s course covers the basics of drawing Manga characters in the traditional “big eyed” style of Japanese cartooning. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $25 • Mexian Fiesta: Introduction to Mexican Cuisine Thursdays, Sept. 23. Ages 7 - 14. Learn to create a southof-the-border meal. 6 - 8 p.m. $16 • Piano Lessons Fridays, Sept. 3 - 24. Ages 4 and older. Learn to play the piano through private lessons. Choose a 30-minute session between 2 - 7 p.m. $106.50 • Preschool Creative Movement Fridays, Sept. 3 - 24. Ages 3 - 5. Improve motor skills, coordination, spatial awareness, rhythm and express creativity with work-out routines centered on themes like colors, dinosaurs or outer space. 12 - 12:45 p.m. $25 • Sewing and Supper for American Girls: Back-to-School Doll Skirt Friday, Sept. 10. Ages 9 - 12. Bring a packed supper and enjoy an evening of sewing fun as you learn to machine sew and make a skirt for your American Girl doll. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. $20 • Snack Attack: Healthy Snacks Kids Can Make Thursday, Sept. 9. Ages 7 - 14. Learn to make a variety of healthy snacks while learning about sensible food choices and organic ingredients. 6 - 8 p.m. $14 • Sticky Fingers Preschool Club Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 7 - 30, or Wednesdays, Sept. 8 - 29. Ages 3 - 6. Participate in a variety of crafting experiences to enhance fine motor and development skills. 8:45 - 10:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. $36 Tue/Thu, $24 Wed • Writing Magic Fridays, Sept. 3 - 24. Ages 9 - 12. Develop creativity through games and activities while improving language and writing skills by exploring characters, setting, pot, descriptions and ideas. 1 - 2 p.m. $35
Kids can compete in potato sack races during Days of Washing, Churning and Learning at Oaklands Historic House Museum, Sept. 23 - 24. Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway, Nashville; 744-3357 or fristcenter.org
• FREE Frist Center Kids Club: Mad Hatter Saturday, Sept. 11. Ages 5 - 10. Channel hat makers form the 1940s and ’50s to create your own fashionable headwear. 10:30 a.m., 1 or 3 p.m.
Hands On Nashville 298-1108 or hon.org
• Hands On Nashville Day Saturday, Sept. 25. Ages 16 and older. Volunteer at one of 50 Metro Nashville Public School locations with projects including painting and landscaping. All volunteers are invited to lunch at Limelight after the event. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. $25
Hillsboro-Leiper’s Fork Community Center 5325 Old Hwy. 96 W., Franklin; 591-9274 or wcparksandrec.com
• Bird Feeder Thursday, Sept. 2. Ages 3 and older. Create a bird feeder out of a clay pot and saucer with paint, stamps and more. 6 - 6:45 p.m. $5 • Kid’s Drawing Tuesdays, Sept. 14 - Oct. 5. Ages 9 - 12. Learn to draw and see as an artist so your style will develop as you mature. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $40
The Knaughty Knitter 423 N. Walnut St., Murfreesboro; 217-4966 or knaughtyknitter.typepad.com
• Spinning on a Drop Spindle Class Friday, Sept. 3. Ages 12 and older. Learn to make your own yarn for knitting or weaving on a drop spindle. 3 - 4:30 p.m. $30 • Sweater Knitting Class Tuesdays, Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Ages 15 and older. Make a top down raglan sleeve sweater than requires no sewing. Participants must know how to knit, purl, increase and decrease. 5:30 - 7 p.m. $45
Life Assembly 555 Pleasant Grove Road, Mt. Juliet; 758-7779 or buddybreak@lifeassembly.com
• FREE Buddy Break Friday, Sept. 17. Ages 2 - 16 with special needs. Parents of special needs kids can drop their children off for fun and recreation while they enjoy some respite time. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Longhunter State Park 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage; 885-2422 or thenaturecircle@hotmail.com
• FREE The Nature Circle Every Monday. Ages 3 - 5 with a parent. Enjoy stories with a nature theme and hands-on craft activities. 10 a.m. September’s themes are: • Sept. 13: Wiggly Worms • Sept. 20: A Log’s Life • Sept. 27: Sunset Switch
Longview Recreation Center 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill 302-0971, ext. 10 or wcparksandrec.com
• Adventures in Sewing Saturdays, Sept. 11 - 25. Ages 9 12. Learn sewing machine basics like sewing straight lines, curved lines, button holes, zippers and more. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $63 • American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Saturday, Sept. 11. Ages 11 - 15. Learn the skills and confidence to become a great babysitter. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (bring a sack lunch). $50. To register, call 585-9055 • Balancing a Family Circus Wednesdays, Sept. 8 - 29. Ages 4 - 6 with a parent. An introduction to tumbling skills, balance, coordination and gymnastics. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.; $58 • Deb’z Doodlez Thursdays, Sept. 9 - 30. All ages. Transform a drawing into a work of art. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $45 • Introduction to Manga Drawing Sept. 7 and 9. Ages 8 and older. This beginner’s course covers the basics of drawing Manga characters in the traditional “big eyed” style of Japanese cartooning. 4 - 5:30 p.m. $25 • Longview Martial Arts Mondays, Sept. 13 - 27. Ages 8 and older. This program combines judo and karate in an exercise program that builds confidence and self-esteem. 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. $30 • Longview Self-Defense Mondays, Sept. 13 - 27. Ages 8 and older. Learn the basics of self-defense through martial arts skills and their practical applications. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $30 • Manga Drawing Sept. 14 and 21. Ages 8 and older. This intermediate course covers body proportion, facial expression, clothing and costumes in the traditional “big eyed” style of Japanese cartooning. 4 - 5:30 p.m. $25 • Movin’ with Mamacita Thursdays, Sept. 9 - 30. Ages 2 - 6 with a parent. Workout to Latin flair dances while your tot
shakes maracas, bells and drums while bouncing along. 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. $58 • Polynesian Dancing Wednesdays, Sept. 1 - 29. Ages 5 12. Learn to dance like the island natives of Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and Tahiti. 5:15 - 6 p.m. $48.75 • Signin’ with WeMEe Thursdays, Sept. 9 - 30. Ages 5 - 24 months with a parent. Build stronger communications skills with professionally developed sign language techniques. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. $58 • Sticky Fingers Preschool Club Wednesdays, Sept. 8 - 29 or Mondays, Sept. 13 - 27. Ages 3 - 6. Participate in a variety of crafting experiences to enhance fine motor and development skills. 8:30 - 10 a.m. $24 Wednesdays, $18 Mondays
Moss-Wright Park 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 851-2253 or goodlettsvilleparks.com
• Backyard Bombers Sept. 14, 21 and 28. Registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 10. Ages 4 - 5. Learn basic baseball skills like catching, throwing and hitting during practice drills. 5 - 5:45 p.m. $15 • Open-Fire Cooking Workshop (at Mansker’s Station) Saturday, Sept. 18. All ages (limited to six participants). Step into a 1700s outdoor “kitchen” and learn to prepare a full meal over an open fire. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 • Under the Stars Family Campout Friday, Sept. 17. All ages. Bring a tent and sleeping bags and enjoy campfire activities, hot dogs, s’mores, kickball, an outdoor movie and more. 6 p.m. $20
Nashville Zoo 3777 Nolensville Road, Nashville; 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org
• Backstage Pass: Elephant Barn Saturday, Sept. 4. Registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 3 at 12 p.m. Ages 5 and older (children must be accompanied by a parent). Join zoo staff on a behind-the-scenes tour of the elephant barn where you can learn about animal care, behavior and conservation. 9:30 - 11 a.m. Members: $25 per person (limit two children per adult); Non-members: $50 per person • Nashville Zoo Toddler Series Six-week series beginning Sept. 1, 2 or 4. Ages 18 months - 4 years with a parent. Enjoy crafts, storytime and up close animal visits. 9:30 10:15 a.m., 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. $60 members, $85 non-members (please turn the page)
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parent planner (Nashville Zoo, cont’d) • Sketch Safari Thursday, Sept. 9. Ages 13 and older. Bring your own materials and sketch the zoo’s African elephants from an exclusive viewing area. 4 - 5:30 p.m. $15 members, $25 non-members • Twilight Adventures: Connecting with Wildlife Saturday, Sept. 18. Registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. Ages 5 and older. Embark on a night safari, meet live animals, participate in crafts and munch on snacks. 6 - 10 p.m. Members: $25 per adult/child ($15 per additional person); non-members: $50 per adult/child ($30 per additional person) • Zzzoofari Slumber Saturday, Sept. 4. Ages 4 and older. Enjoy an overnight camp session featuring traditional campfire activities and games. 4 p.m. - 9 a.m. $30 members, $40 non-members
Oaklands Historic House Museum 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum.org
• Days of Washing, Churning and Learning Sept. 23 and 24. Grades PreK - 6. Experience the chores of the mid1800s through demonstrations, hands-on activities, games, period crafts and tours of the mansion. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $5
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 370-4672 or owlshill.org
• Butterfly Day Saturday, Sept. 25. All ages. Learn about butterflies and how to identify different species, search for eggs, caterpillars and a chrysalis, and learn how to attract them to your yard. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. $7 in advance/$10 at the gate • Homeschool Day: Hanging by a Thread Friday, Sept. 17. Ages 4 - 8. Learn about spiders, their skills and their importance to the ecosystem. 10 - 11:30 a.m. $7 in advance, $10 at the gate • Mommy and Me: Happy Birthday, Mrs. Tittlemouse! Monday, Sept. 20. Ages 3 - 5. Celebrate the 100th birthday of Beatrix Potter’s character, look for frogs and toads, visit the honey bees and enjoy cake and “tea.” 10 - 11:30 a.m. $10 one child with accompanying adult in advance/$15 at the gate
Patterson Park Community Center 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 893-7439 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks
• A, B, C, 1, 2, 3 ... Let’s Go Every Tue and Thu. Ages 2 - 5. Sing songs, play games, hear stories and do crafts. 10 10:45 a.m. $3 • Busy Bees Every Tue and Thu. Ages 3 - 5. This class focuses on following directions, participating in a group environment, improving coordination and practicing good sportsmanship. 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. $3 • Harvest Time Tea Party Saturday, Sept. 25. Ages 3 - 7. Wear your favorite sweater and get cozy with a cup of hot tea and autumnal goodies, including crafts and games. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. $3 • Homeschool P.E. Mon - Thu. Students in grades 1 - 9. Participate in physical education activities. 1 - 2 p.m. $3 • Preschool Gymnastics Wednesdays, Sept. 8 - Oct. 27. Ages 3 - 5. Learn the basics of gymnastics including balance, hand-eye coordination, fitness and more. 9 - 9:45 a.m. $3 per class
Shelby Bottoms Nature Center 1900 Davidson St., Nashville; 862-8539 or nashville.gov/parks
• FREE Back Porch Ice Cream Social Saturday, Sept. 25. All ages. Learn how to make homemade ice cream while enjoying a cool treat. 2 - 3 p.m.
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• FREE Fairytales and Nature Children’s Picnic Saturday, Sept. 4. All ages. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy entertainment including puppets shows, stories, face painting, crafts and more. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. • FREE Flies Like Us Friday, Sept. 3. All ages. Learn fly facts and the role these insects play in the universe. 5 - 6 p.m. • FREE Lake Sturgeon and Their Lunar Lore Saturday, Sept. 11. All ages. Learn how ancient fish have influenced many cultures over human history, then enjoy a craft project. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE No Plastic, Please Saturday, Sept. 18. Ages 13 and older. Learn how to make a re-usable cloth sandwich bag. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE Pickle Party Tuesday, Sept. 14. Ages 13 and older. Participate in a beginner’s level class on the art of canning/ pickling cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes. 6 - 7 p.m.
Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 895-5040 or nwilliams@murfreesborotn.gov
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Class Sept. 23 - 26. Ages 15 and older. Learn skills and knowledge to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Thu - Fri 5 - 9 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m. $145 • Homeschool P.E. Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 13 Dec. 15. Ages 13 - 17. Learn fundamentals of weight lifting and designing a personal cardiovascular program. 1 - 1:45 p.m. $3 • Tumbleweeds Mon and Wed. Ages 3 - 5. Learn the basic techniques of tumbling while improving balance, coordination and overall fitness. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. $3
Stones River National Cemetery 3501 Old Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro; 893-9501 or nps.gov/stri
• FREE Hallowed Ground Lantern Tour Saturday, Sept. 11. All ages. Take a guided lantern tour of the cemetery and learn the stories of the men and women of the Civil War. 7:30 p.m.
Warner Parks Nature Center 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks/wpnc
• FREE Animal Migration Friday, Sept. 24. Ages 3 - 5. Learn about animals on the move. 10 - 11 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. • FREE Basic Birding 101 Saturday, Sept. 11. Ages 9 and older. Embark on a bird hike and learn basic steps to bird identification. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE Bird Banding Day Thursday, Sept. 30. All ages. Discover the how and why of bird-banding research in the parks. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. • FREE Hidden Lake Hike Saturday, Sept. 25. Ages 8 and older. Take a guided stroll to a hidden treasure and discover facts about Tennessee history along the way. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • FREE Hummingbird Heaven Thursday, Sept. 9. All ages. Say good-bye to hummingbirds for the season through stories, songs and games. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. • FREE National Public Lands Day: Bike & Hike Saturday, Sept. 25. Ages 8 and older. Bring your own bike for a ride on the greenway, then enjoy a hike through Edwin Warner Park. 1 - 3 p.m. • FREE Summer Farewell Scavenger Hunt Saturday, Sept. 4. All Ages. Say farewell to summer on this fun-filled hunt for flowers, birds and other summer friends. 10 - 11 a.m.
The Wellness Center at Baptist Hospital 2021 Church St., Nashville; 284-2348 or baptisthospital.com • Strong Mommy Tuesdays and Thursdays. Expectant moms. This pre-natal fitness/wellness program includes water aerobics, personalized fitness coaching sessions, preand post-natal massages, fitness workshops, a three-month center membership and more. 5:30 p.m. $125
The Wilderness Station 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 217-3017 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks • FREE Animal Encounters Every Saturday (no programs Sept. 18 and 25). All ages. Meet a new resident animal each week and learn about the critters who call Tennessee home. 1:30 - 2 p.m. • Campfire Circle Friday, Sept. 3. All ages. Settle in around the campfire for songs, snacks and skits. 6:30 p.m. $3 • FREE Dragonflies, Damsels and Butterflies Sept. 9 and 11. All ages. See live examples of each species and explore the garden and pond to see who is visiting there. 6 p.m. Sept. 9, 2 p.m. Sept. 11 • Family Campout Friday, Sept. 10. All ages. Camp overnight in the backcountry and enjoy a variety of games and activities. Campers must complete the Wilderness Awareness Workshop prior to camping. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. check-in. $10 adults, $5 ages 5 - 12, free ages 4 and younger • Growing Up Wild Every Wednesday. Ages 3 - 6 with a parent. Nature activities to engage children’s interest in the natural world. 10:30 a.m. $3 • Homeschool in the Wilderness Last Thursday of the month, Sept. 30 - May 26, 2011. Ages 8 - 10. Science education with a different monthly theme includes hands-on experiments, live observations, interpretive hikes and more. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. $40 • FREE Trees, Leaves and Oxygen, Please! Friday, Sept. 17. Grab a leaf chart and find a match outside while learning how trees live, breathe and feed their leaves. 6 p.m. • Wandering Waters Thursdays, Sept. 2 - 23. Ages 10 - 15. Learn about the waterways that “wander” through Murfreesboro at a different location each week. 1 - 3 p.m. $20 for all four classes • Wild Things Every Wednesday. Ages 1 - 4 with a parent. Toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy programs to spark a love for the wilderness. 9:30 a.m. $3
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