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40 babies & toddlers:
a marathon first year
The challenges of new parenting can be eased by healthy self- care.
43 growing kids:
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what’s happening each day of the month
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falling on deaf ears Does it sometimes seem that your kids don’t listen to you? Here’s why.
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48 prepping for
preschool
With kindergarten expecting more from little ones today, working with your youngster before preschool is key.
51 pay attention!
ALL kids need skills in order to control themselves. The good news is, you can give them to them.
what’s news 19 local briefs
What’s new at Nashville Zoo, save money with Predator tix, last call for Children First nominees and more.
27 celebrity dad
American figure skating champion, author and father Scott Hamilton.
28 giving back
Our Kids Klassic Golf Tournament, Holly Street Rocks and We Care for Kids Day.
31 parent talk
Sleep solutions for wakeful newborns.
32 kids’ health
Anatomy of a cold.
34 hot stuff
Gather around for game day snacking.
36 family special
Here the wild things are! Fall books with an animal theme.
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Q Dr. ASnodgrass, what should I do in case my child has a dental emergency? Q A David J. Snodgrass Pediatric Dentist
Be sure your dentist will be available at night and on weekends. An emergency can occur at any given moment. You should make sure that you’d at least be able to talk with someone in case of an unexpected occurrence. We pediatric dentists refer to early spring as the “Four B’s Season” (Bats, Balls, Bikes, and Boards). Many of the injuries to the teeth can be avoided or made less serious if parents and coaches would insist that their children wear mouth guards if participating in these activities. Our pediatric dental office has a 24 hr. answering service with assistants and a doctor on call at all times. The answering service after-hours contacts our on-call assistant. The on-call assistant screens the emergency and will contact the dentist on call if need be.
Q Dr.AKing,what is gingivitis? John T. King Pediatric Dentist
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Gingivitis is an inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding the teeth. It is usually caused by alack of proper oral hygiene. It can be localized (around a single tooth) or more commonly, generalized (involving all of the teeth). Gingivitis is a precursor to periodontitis. Gingivitis can cause bleeding of the gum tissue and mild patient discomfort. It is controllable with proper hygiene technique and frequency.
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Soft drinks should be completely avoided 24 hours after the braces are placed and kept to a minimum throughout treatment. Not only do they contain lots of sugar which is harmful to the teeth, but they also reduce the strength of the adhesive which holds the brackets in place. Drinking a lot of soda can lead to excessive broken brackets which in turn makes treatment take longer.
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saving for college Dear Editor, As Tennessee State Treasurer, I would like to thank Dori Richards for her well-written and informative article about college savings (“College Ways,” September 2010) in Nashville Parent. Since September has been designated as College Savings Month in Tennessee and other states across our country, the article was very timely. I strongly agree that it is important for parents to begin saving for their children’s college education while the children are young. I also agree that even saving small amounts of money each month can make a big difference over time. Richards also correctly notes that so-called “529 savings plans” are an excellent choice for families that wish to invest money for college expenses while enjoying certain tax advantages. I would like to clarify one point Richards made in her article. She wrote that the State of Tennessee closed down its 529 savings plan in 2008. For the last two years, Tennessee has partnered with the State of Georgia to promote the Path2College 529 Savings Plan. That plan offers many of the benefits described in her article. I encourage people interested in college savings to visit the Path2College Web site (path2college529.com) to get more information. It may also be of interest to Nashville Parent readers that the Tennessee Department of Treasury plans to announce the details of a new incentive program for Path2College participants before the end of this year. Again, I want to thank Richards and reinforce her message about the importance of saving for college! Sincerely, David H. Lillard Jr. Tennessee State Treasurer
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Dear Editor, In regard to “College Ways” (September 2010), I did some research recently on the credit by examination programs that you might find interesting. It’s a great way to save money and you do not have to officially enroll in any class to sit for these exams that count towards college credit. I looked into a few of our local schools which take up to 33 credit hours from examinations which cost at least one-third of what college tuition costs. Thirty-three hours can literally add up to your entire freshman year of college! I wrote an article about it on my blog that could be of interest to you and your readers: taskwhiz.com/1/post/2010/09/save-big-oncollege-through-testing-out-of-courses.html. Inga Goodwin
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but grandparents, too! Dear Editor, Rutherford Parent is a favorite of mine. I never miss an issue. I am a grandparent and use it to select things to do with my grandchildren every month. It is the most inclusive resource that I have used. Perhaps the magazine should be called Rutherford Parent and Grandparent or at least address grandparents on a regular basis! Thanks! Nancy Wunderlich
CORRECTION: The address for Brilliant Sky Toys and Books was incorrectly listed in our September 2010 issue. The correct address for the store is 1705 Mallory Lane, Brentwood.
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NP/RP/SP/WP: What will you be for Halloween this year? DaRyus: Monkey NP/RP/SP/WP: What is your favorite story book? DaRyus: SpongeBob NP/RP/SP/WP: What would you rather do: ride a tricycle or go to a bounce house? DaRyus: Jump in a bounce house NP/RP/SP/WP: Where do you like to go for play dates? DaRyus: The park
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by Deborah Bohn and Amy Cotta
family FITNESS “new” pregnancy exercise guidelines
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re you expecting a baby and want to stay fit throughout your pregnancy? Then you should know that the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) exercise guidelines were actually published more than 15 years ago and, according to a current survey, are still being released by OBs as “current.” And it’s this way in many women’s magazines and parenting Web sites, too. This ain’t the 1990s, ladies! Maternity fashion moved past giant sailor collars and floppy bows, so let’s ditch the ancient exercise advice, too! We’ll debunk the big misconception first to “limit your maximum heart rate to 140 beats per minute (bpm) while exercising.” That guideline doesn’t make sense because a person’s maximum heart rate is based upon their age, weight, fitness level and current resting heart rate (how fast your heart beats while you’re relaxing). Pregnant women are advised to use the Rate of Perceived Scale (RPE) to determine how hard they’re working. It’s a fancy way of saying “listen to your body.” On a scale of one to 10, expectant mothers should exercise between a five and an eight. In general, if you’re able to speak clearly, you’re exercising at a safe level. Unlike days past when women were told not to lift anything heavy while pregnant, strength training is now encouraged by the ACOG and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). You can continue the same strength routine with the same weights you used before providing you don’t hold your breath when you exert yourself. You’ll need those strong legs to support the extra pregnancy weight later. And toned arms are a plus when you’ve got a 20 pound 1-yearold in one arm and a heavy diaper bag on the other! Another old wives tale that’s still floating around is that strenuous exercise will cause pre-term labor so pregnant gals should stick “In general, if to gentle exercises like prenatal yoga and water based classes. you’re able to Women with normal, healthy pregnancies are encouraged by ACOG speak clearly, to work up a sweat for 30 minutes or more on most days of the week using the treadmill, elliptical machine and spin bike. They can shake you’re exercising their bumps in Zumba, lift weights and go for a jog. Exercising won’t at a safe level .” make the baby come early, but it might make it come more easily when the time is right. Studies show that physically active expectant women enjoy easier pregnancies and shorter deliveries, with less likelihood of medical interventions like forceps, vacuums and C-sections. Full contact sports and activities like horseback riding, step aerobics and skiing that can lead to falls aren’t a great idea though. And if you were already carrying a few extra pounds or didn’t exercise much before becoming pregnant, get the green light from your physician before embarking on a new workout routine. No matter what you do, just make sure to use that body for more than knitting booties! Personal trainers Deborah Bohn and Amy Cotta are two moms with eight kids and one goal — family fitness. They live with their families in Franklin.
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by Phyllis Townsend, M.D. Pediatric Associates of Franklin
doctor q&a baby grunting
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My 2-month-old grunts constantly and every time he moves. My pediatrician says it’s nothing to be concerned about, but I want a second opinion. Could his constant grunting be a sign of something askew? If your child is growing well and eats vigorously then it is extremely unlikely that there is anything wrong with him. Your baby’s nasal passages are very small so that any mucous trapped in the nose is audible. Additionally, since your child spends the majority of his time on his back, saliva can pool there and contribute to noisy breathing. Furthermore, some babies grunt when they have a bowel movement even if the stool is soft. This is normal and will get better over time. If your baby is not gaining weight, or sweats a great deal while eating and needs frequent breaks to catch his breath while feeding, there may be more of a problem you need to discuss with your pediatrician, otherwise, don’t worry.
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My daughter gets carsick very easily. It’s almost impossible to drive for more than a few miles. What can we do to make it better?
As frustrating as it may be for your daughter, she is not alone, as more than half of children suffer from motion sickness — girls more than boys. Most children complain of nausea, others will vomit, appear pale and complain of dizziness or cold sweat. Very young children (younger than 5 years) may only have an unsteady gait. Causes of motion sickness aren’t well understood but thought to be due to a mismatch between the information our eyes take in and the information the balance center in the brain gets. When they don’t match up, motion sickness results. Prevention can include sitting in the front seat for children older than 12, or positioning your child in the middle of the car up high in a booster seat so she can see out the front window. Try to get her to focus on an object on the horizon, and discourage her from playing video games or reading. Increase the ventilation blowing on her and if possible make frequent stops so she can walk around. Avoiding dairy products as well as foods high in sodium just before traveling may be beneficial. Homeopathic remedies to consider are acupuncture/acupressure bracelets and ginger root. When all else fails, medical treatments include over-the-counter Dramamine, as well as Benadryl, both of which are very sedating. Useful prescription medications can be Antivert, Bonine, Phenergan or Scopolamine, but some have age restrictions, and may require a visit to your daughter’s pediatrician.
Have a question you’d like answered? E-mail it to chad@daycommail.com, subject line “On Call.”
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new at the zoo: fabulous flamingos and other fun fare
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ashville Zoo is now pretty in pink with the recent opening of its new flamingo exhibit, featuring 30 Caribbean flamingos to delight all ages. But wait, there’s more! The zoo also has a new white-cheeked baby gibbon, and visitors can see him during regularly scheduled Keeper Talks that take place every Tue at 12:30 p.m., Thu at 2:30 p.m., Sat at 11:30 a.m. and Sun at 2 p.m. More new animals are on the way, including three belted galloways (a breed of cattle that have a large white band around the middle of their bodies — they look like giant Oreo cookies on legs!). The zoo is also obtaining two more African elephants — Juno and Rosie — from the Jackson Zoo. “Our elephant care team is excited about the additions to our family, and we hope to have Juno and Rosie with us by the end of this year,” says Rick Schwartz, Nashville Zoo president. October is a great month to take the kids to the zoo. Aside from cooler weather, the zoo hosts its annual Ghouls at Grassmere Halloween festivities Oct. 15 - 17, 22 - 24 and 28 - 30 (find detailed information in “The Calendar” on page 80). This year promises new surprises, including the newest resident on the new “Troll Island.” Nashville Zoo is located at 3777 Nolensville Road. Learn more at 833-1534 or nashvillezoo.org.
A few of the Nashville Zoo’s new flamingos enjoy wading in the water.
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he Gardner School has a new location in Franklin, located at 131 Exchange Court, near the intersection of Baker’s Bridge and Carother’s Parkway. The third area location for the academically focused preschool offers year-round full- and part-time child care and early childhood education programs for children 6 weeks old through PreK in addition to enrichment classes and Camp Gardner. The Gardner School is a Brentwood-based company with additional schools in Nashville, Kentucky and Ohio. The new locale is the fist to adopt an “Americana Main Street” theme, giving it the feel of a Norman Rockwell town inside. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 9 when the new school holds a Grand Opening Celebration from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Families will be able to enjoy a variety of activities including face painting, balloon artists, bounce houses, games and refreshments. For more information, contact Jennifer Thorington at 6562800. Visit the Gardner School Web site at thegardnerschool.com for more information.
the ticker The 19th Annual Komen Greater Nashville Race for the Cure takes place Saturday, Oct. 9 in Brentwood and special events take place in addition to the race. Mars Petcare Dog Park will be located in front of the Maryland Farms YMCA (5101 Maryland Way, Brentwood) to celebrate the important role that dogs play in the family during illness. A dog photographer will be on hand and your dog will have access to fun activities for a $10 donation. To register you and your dog for the walk, select the “5K Walker with Dog Park Entry.” Learn more at 383-0017 and discover other details about the race day events at komennashville.org.
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The Dog Agility Competition, held by the Nashville Dog Training Club, takes place Oct. 7 - 10 at the Williamson County Ag Center from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day. Nashville Dog Training Club is an affiliate of the American Kennel Club (AKC), and the group teaches a wide variety of classes for puppies and older, welcoming all breeds and mixed breeds. Come on out for a taste of what’s possible for your Fido! Attending the competition is free. The Ag Center is located at 4215 Long Lane in Franklin. For more information, call 345-0278.
private school look-sees Many private schools begin accepting applications in November, so now’s a good time to arrange a tour if you are considering an independent education for your child. Battle Ground Academy (The Harpeth Campus for grades K - 4 is located at 150 Franklin Road; and The Glen Echo Campus for grades 5 - 12 is located at 336 Ernest Rice Lane in Franklin; battlegroundacademy.org) offers tours by appointment Monday through Friday; call 567-9014 to schedule ... Brentwood Academy (219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood; 523-0611; brentwoodacademy. com) offers one-hour campus tours to prospective families every Tuesday and Wednesday morning with no reservation needed. Tours begin in the North Campus entry ... Currey Ingram Academy (6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood; 507-3173; curreyingram.org) encourages interested parents to schedule a tour offered throughout the year ... Montessori Academy (6021 Cloverland Drive, Brentwood; 833-3610; montessoriacad.org) will arrange a tour for prospective parents as the first step in the admissions process ... New Hope Academy (1820 Downs Blvd., Franklin; 595-0324, ext. 221, to schedule a tour; nhafranklin.org) offers tours throughout the week by appointment.
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ormer Tennessee Titans cheerleaders head up the Williamson County Parks and Rec’s six-week Fall Cheer and Dance Clinic on Wednesday afternoons beginning Oct. 6 for girls in grades K - 8. Girls must be preregistered to participate. The fee is $90, and the clinic will be held at the Indoor Arena at Crockett Park, located at 1485 Volunteer Pkwy. in Brentwood. Athletic Coordinator and head instructor Jennifer Barnes (a former Titan’s Cheerleader) says the clinic’s biggest goal is to have fun. “We want every girl to feel special and to get the attention they deserve to gain confidence with cheer and dance,” Barnes says. Girls will be divided into age-appropriate groups to learn routines designed for them. At the end of the clinic, parents will be able to enjoy a special demonstration. Barnes says she’d like the clinics to go year-round and that a Winter Clinic is also in the works. To register your child, visit williamsoncounty-tn.gov and click on “Departments,” then scroll down to “Athletics,” then “Youth” until you see the “Cheer/Dance Camp” link. A registration form link is at the bottom of the information. Questions? Contact Jen Barnes at 377-6530 or email jenb@williamson-tn.org.
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Learn more about the Civil War during Civil War Days, taking place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 16 - 17 at Harlinsdale Farm. Peer into the 1864 Battle of Franklin (this year marks the 146th anniversary of the battle), one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War that resulted in approximately 10,000 casualties in five hours. With re-enactments, living history displays and more, Federal and Confederate re-enactment units will be camping on the grounds. Largescale re-enactments of the battle begin at 1:30 p.m. both days; spectators can watch the action (including live cannon fire) from the hillside surrounding the battlefield. Civil War Days takes place from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $5 for spectators, free for ages 5 and younger. Harlinsdale Farm is located at 239 Franklin Road. To learn more, visit battleoffranklintrust.org.
Registration for Franklin Youth Basketball is underway and continues through Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. On-site registrations are being taken at Academy Park on Saturdays, Oct. 2, 9 and 23 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Oct. 20 - 22 from 6 - 9 p.m. For more information, contact Amber Hilliard at 370-3471, ext. 17 or email amberh@ williamson-tn.org.
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babysitter training American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training is offered at the Longview Rec Center in Spring Hill on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The course will give participants the skills they need to become great babysitters. Kids ages 11 - 15 should bring a sack lunch. Cost is $50. For more information, call instructor Cyndea Wendell at 585-9055. Longview Rec is located at 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill. Learn more at redcrossbabysitter. com.
new skate park at brentwood y in local boy’s honor A new skate park at Brentwood YMCA is now being built in honor of Alex Le’Vasseur, the local 13-year-old skateboard-loving boy who was tragically killed in an ATV accident in 2007. The Alex Le’Vasseur Memorial Fund is footing the bill for the skate park project designed by Franklin Skateshop Owner Donny Myhre. The old skate park, damaged by the May 2010 flood, will re-open in approximately six weeks, during a soon-to-be scheduled grand opening. The park will include a course with a full bowl. Learn more about the new park, how you can help and about the Le’Vasseur Foundation at rememberalex.com.
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ghosts & goblins Percent of U.S. pumpkins that are available in October:
80 Weight in pounds of the world’s biggest pumpkin, grown by Joe Jutras of Rhode Island in 2007:
1,689 Minimum age one must be to buy fog-producing dry ice at a Kroger store:
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more than 42 million Percent of Americans in the 1980s who believed humans may have been abducted by aliens:
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2010 - 2011 NHL season is in full swing, and your family can take in a Nashville Predators home game at a discounted rate thanks to the Predators Family Four Pack. The package includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four soft drinks starting at $99. There are six home games available with the package deal, all on Saturdays at 7 p.m., making it easier for busy families to enjoy a live game. The first opportunity is this month on Oct. 16 against the Washington Capitals. Remaining games are Nov. 27 (vs. the New York Rangers), Dec. 11 (vs. the Florida Panthers), Jan. 15 (vs. the Chicago Blackhawks), Feb. 19 (vs. the Phoenix Coyotes) and March 12 (vs. the Colorado Avalanche). Home games take place at Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville. Learn more at 770-7825 or http://predators.nhl.com.
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Friday, Oct. 29 is the last day to cast your votes for the 2010 Children First honoree. 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 nonprofit leaders, we want to know who you think stands out in the community when it comes to the betterment of our children. Past recipients include Bonnie Spear, director of Blakemore Children’s Center in Nashville (2008) and Billie Little, director of Discovery Center at Murfree Spring (2009). To nominate an individual, log on to parentworld. com and clike on “Children First” on the home page.
The lives and legacies of Tennesseans who have contributed to the rich history of the Volunteer State are highlighted in a new exhibit opening Friday, Oct. 8 (through Jan. 16, 2011) at the Tennessee State Museum. Tennesseans: A People’s Legacy tells our state’s story through an array of objects, art, photography and stories from a sampling of individuals including a frontier founder, a mother who endured the death of a child, a potter who became a martyr for his country and an artist whose creativity added a new dimension to contemporary Tennessee. The museum is located at 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. Hours are Tue Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m. Admission is free. Call 741-2692 or visit tnmusem.org.
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he world knows Scott Hamilton as the face of American figure skating. He’s one of the most recognized and respected athletes in the country as well as an author, professional commentator and dedicated philanthropist. (He’ll be in Cleveland on November 6 for his 11th Annual Cleveland CARES Gala to raise money for cancer education, research and survivorship.) But to most folks in Franklin, Tennessee he’s the dad who smiles as his sons Aidan (7) and Maxx (2) chase fireflies outside a local café.
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Why did you leave Los Angeles to settle in Nashville? In L.A., I saw a distinct separation between children and their parents. When you live there, you leverage your life against your lifestyle. You’re paying against the quality of life with your family. I grew up in a small town and Tracie grew up nearby in Jackson, Tenn., so we wanted that more traditional upbringing for our sons. Nashville is a great place to live with a high quality of life. It’s a church-based community with a phenomenal school system. A friend of mine said it best, “It’s got all the big city amenities and the small town accountability.” In L.A. everything has to be fabulous and bigger than life. Here you don’t need a bigger and better deal. There’s no point to it. When we moved here, the neighbors came over with meals and helped us transition in. We can go to Barbara’s Home Cooking and watch the boys chase fireflies or introduce themselves to strangers. I’ve traveled all around the world, and I’ve discovered that what distinguishes cities are the people that live there. I’ve met no finer people than the families in this community. You became a father for the first time in your late 40s. What’s the benefit of being an older dad? I worked hard for so long that I’ve built a financial base and I don’t have to work 60-hour weeks to support my family. I’m able to be home more, make breakfast for the boys and drive Aidan to school. On the other hand, when Maxx heads to college, I’ll be almost 70. There are moments in my children’s lives I’d love to witness, but I may not due to my “expiration date.” Do they know you’re famous? My son will ask, “Are you famous?” I’ll say, “I guess.” He’ll ask, “Am I famous?” I answer, “People usually become famous for what they accomplish, so you’ve got a lot of time to do things.” Personally, I like it best when I go to Aidan’s school and I’m just “Aidan’s dad.”
How will you help your children follow their dreams? I’ll always encourage them. Aidan’s trying different things like hockey, soccer and baseball. Maxx says he wants to skate in the Olympics, but I wouldn’t encourage it because you have to create your own identity. Otherwise, you’ll always be compared to your dad. Are you an easy going or strict dad? A bit of both. I’m a communicator, not a yeller. I say, “Let’s talk about this.” We push the manners hard. I grew up in skating where everything is based on what people think of you, so you separate yourself from others by your actions. We teach the boys that your actions determine your fate. In your book The Great Eight you talk about overcoming challenges and the secrets to happiness. How do you apply those ideas to parenting? We, as parents, set boundaries and determine our children’s points of view. The main things you want to teach them are respect, conflict resolution and living up to the consequences of your behavior. A lot of that comes down to faith and a strong relationship with God. If you have that relationship, the rest of life can fall into order. It just makes more sense. I tell the boys, “If you own up to something, if you are honest about mistakes that you’ve made, the consequences are less. But when you don’t, there’s a separation between us and between you and your God that you’ll carry with you until it’s resolved.” That’s true for all of us. Final thoughts? I never thought I’d be a father. In fact, I’d given up on the idea until I met Tracie. It’s been the greatest blessing ever. J Deborah Bohn writes Busy Bodies for this publication in addition to celebrity profiles. She lives in Franklin with her family.
Read more about Scott Hamilton’s family life online at parentworld.com. Click on “Celebrity Dad.”
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he statistics are startling: In Tennessee, it’s estimated that one in four girls and one in seven boys will experience some form of sexual abuse before their 18th birthday. Our Kids is a local nonprofit founded in 1987 that provides expert services for sexually abused children as well as those suspected of abuse. The organization also conducts research and works to increase community awareness about child sexual abuse. On Thursday, Oct. 7, support Our Kids during the Our Kids Klassic Golf Tournament — the organization’s signature fundraiser. — taking place at Vanderbilt Legends Club (1500 Legends Club Lane, Franklin). The tourney is organized as a four-person scramble with other special contests as well, including Beat the Pro, Closest to the Pin, Predict Your Distance, a putting contest and more. Tee times are 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. with registration one hour before play (which includes meals). Cost is $600 per four-player team. To register or for more information, call 341-4911 or visit ourkidscenter.com.
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Enjoy a night out and support a worthwhile cause during Holly Street Rocks on Saturday, Oct. 2 at Limelight (201 Woodland St., Nashville). The fundraiser for Holly Street Daycare features a wine tasting of 50 different wines from Midtown Wine & Spirits, live music by Roman Candle and an expansive silent auction that includes hundreds of items ranging from artwork and massage/spa services to restaurant gift certificates and attraction tickets. Holly Street Daycare is a nonprofit that provides affordable child care for parents. The fundraiser’s proceeds benefit Holly Street’s Tuition Subsidiary Program, which helps families in need afford care for their children. The event takes place from 6 10 p.m. Admission is $50 in advance, $60 at the door. To purchase tickets and to preview a sampling of auction items, visit hollystreetrocks.org. To learn more about Holly Street, call 227-8252.
The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt celebrates all Middle Tennessee kids during We Care for Kids Day on Sunday, Oct. 3. Sponsored by Nashville Parent, children and families can enjoy interactive booths and information on topics like music, literacy, safety, physical activity and health. Live music, children’s entertainers, games and food add to the festivities. The event also includes a NICU reunion, PCCU reunion and childhood cancer survivors’ reunion. We Care for Kids Day takes place from 2 - 4 p.m. in the field at the corner of Children’s Way and Natchez Trace. Admission is free. To learn more about the event and the services provided by the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, visit vanderbiltchildrens.org.
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My newborn does not like to sleep in her crib. She wakes within minutes of placing her in it. She sleeps soundly in her car seat though. Any ideas?
baby may need the incline No worries, when this happened with my third child I just placed her car seat in the crib and fastened her in it. I was told that due to a reflux, many newborns have trouble laying in a prone position. Eventually, when your newborn gets a little older she can start sleeping laying down in the crib. Good luck and remember ... this too shall pass! — Tiffany Wilten, Nashville, mom of three
swaddle baby Try swaddling your newborn with a swaddling blanket and add white noise to help your baby sleep. Both work wonders to keep your baby asleep longer.
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use a head support A lot of times newborns have to adjust because they have been in the fetal position, which is curled up. That’s probably why she sleeps well in a car seat. Try using a head support in the crib — which will slightly prop her up. Also try using lavender lotion at night — it helps calm babies.
try a special mattress I wonder if she has reflux and it feels better for her to be a little more upright. There are special mattresses that can be propped up for babies with reflux. That might help! — Kacie Voss, Pulaski, mom of one
— Laqunda Bandy, Murfreesboro, mom of two
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kids health also contact your doctor if your child’s cough or congestion interferes with his sleep, activity or appetite, or if it’s associated with a fever. See the pediatrician if your child’s cough and stuffy nose persist for more than 10 days without improving, even if it’s not causing other symptoms. Sometimes a cold can start off as a viral nasal infection and develop into a secondary bacterial infection in the lungs, aka pneumonia, but that situation is unusual . “There are a lot more colds than there are pneumonias,” says Brady. That’s because there are more than 100 viruses that cause colds and many of them are circulating in the environment at the same time, he says. Other possibilities: Your little one could also have asthma, allergies or even enlarged adenoids, which inhibit breathing. Older kids could have sinusitis (a bacterial infection that’s often brought on by a cold) or an allergy. It could also simply be seasonal stuffiness.
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When to Worry A common cold may not worry you, but you should be concerned if your child has distressed breathing (your child can’t catch his breath, even when trying
to breathe through his mouth), a fever (100.5 F or greater), loss of appetite, disrupted sleep or a lack of energy and/or chest congestion, which is much less common though frequently mistaken for nasal congestion. “Parents will often tell me they can hear their child’s chest rattling, but most of the time, they’re hearing noises being made in their child’s nose that get transmitted down to their child’s chest,” says Brady. True chest congestion produces a unique noise that pediatricians need a stethoscope to detect in order to diagnose the illness. All of these symptoms can signal pneumonia, bronchitis or asthma, the chronic condition in which the lungs get clogged with mucous and the bronchi, major air passages, constrict, depriving your child of oxygen. Be on the lookout for it in your child if you have a medical history of asthma. It typically runs in families. Call your doctor immediately if your child’s breathing ever seems labored, even if it’s in the middle of the night or on the weekend. You should
You can’t shorten the duration of a cold, but you help your child feel better by trying these tactics (And remember, the Food and Drug Administration doesn’t recommend over-the-counter cough and cold medications for infants and children younger than 6 years).
• Keep nasal passages as clear as possible. Use a cool-mist humidifier in your child’s bedroom to moisten airways and reduce coughing caused by post-nasal drip, or try a steamy shower. Only use your humidifier when your child needs one to eliminate the possibility of mold spores. • For babies and toddlers who can’t blow their nose yet, use nasal saline drops and a bulb aspirator to suction a runny nose, which is so important so your child can breathe through her nose when she’s nursing or having a bottle • Fill up on fluids. Drinking plenty of clear fluids such as water can help your child stay hydrated, which helps thin mucous and clear nasal secretions. Even the steam from hot liquids such as chicken soup or herbal tea for older kids can help open nasal passages. Try chamomile or homemade lemon mint tea — hot water, a few lemon slices, mint leaves and a teaspoon or two of sugar. But check with your doctor to be sure. — sandra gordon
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Entertaining is more fun when chips and dips are in the mix. Dad is sure to love the Tennessee Titans chip-and-dip set. The 14-inch, onepiece melamine server features the Titans logo in the bottom of the dip bowl with hand-painted team colors surrounding the chip platter ($24.99). Make dips and spreads more fun for the kids with the Frog Dip Bowl & Spreader. The earthenware bowl holds 14 ounces of yum-yums ($9.99). Both items are available at target.com.
purdy it up Here’s a lovely set that brings a cohesive look to your party table. The Mezze Chip ‘n Dip set is 15-inches long and includes a 16-inch long condiment tray with forged iron stands for each. Perfect for serving and entertaining. $49.99 at potterybarn.com.
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little readers Animal Soup By Todd H. Doodler Golden Books Ages 3 - 5; $10.99 What would you get if you paired the likes of two different animals together? In this silly lift-the-flap book, you will find just that. Was that a Flamonkey? It is sure to get a giggle out of your little reader. — kiera ashford Barry: The Fish with Fingers By Sue Hendra Knopf Ages 3 and older; $15.99 What would a fish do if he had fingers? Barry will show you what he can do such as play finger puppets, tickle the other fish and so much more! This book shows how a change can make a big difference in anyone’s life. — ka Beaver is Lost By Elisha Cooper Schwartz & Wade Books Ages 3 - 7; $17.99 Lovely watercolor and pencil illustrations (by Cooper, a gold medal winner from the Society of Illustrators) bring this picture book to life with a mere two sentences of text. Sit with your child and let her tell the story of the beaver in the city, out of his habitat, and trying to make his way home. He gets there eventually, but your child gets to tell you how! — susan s. day
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Calvin Can’t Fly: The Story of a Bookworm Birdie By Jennifer Berne Illustrated by Keith Bendis Sterling Children’s Books Ages 4 - 8; $14.95 One of the most imaginative stories in a long time comes to life in this title about a young sparrow who prefers to spend his time reading in the library instead of learning how to fly. When it comes time for winter migration, Calvin’s siblings have to pull him through the air with strings, but when danger threatens, it’s Calvin’s book knowledge that saves the day. Fantastic, playful illustrations aid in the story’s theme about the pleasures of reading. — chad young
Man Gave Names to All the Animals By Bob Dylan Illustrated by Jim Arnosky Sterling Children’s Books Ages 3 and older; $17.95 Award-winning artist Jim Arnosky created a visual masterpiece in this title with more than 170 realistic-looking animal paintings against a background of lush scenery. The text is based on Bob Dylan’s classic song, “Man Gave Names to All the Animals,” from his 1979 album, Slow Train Coming (a CD of the song is included with the book). A must-have for all animal lovers. — cy
Dear Tyrannosaurus Rex By Lisa McClatchy Illustrated by John Manders Random House Books for Young Readers Ages 3 - 6; $19.99 The best way to entice a T-rex to one’s birthday party is to describe all the fun and games that will take place, and that’s just what little Erin does when she sends an invitation to her favorite dinosaur species prior to her sixth birthday. Colorful, whimsical illustrations paint the story page by page, making this a delightful read for little dino lovers everywhere. — cy
Orangutans are Ticklish By Steve Grubman with Jill Davis Schwartz & Wade Books Ages 3 - 7; $16.99 An animal photographer shares gorgeous photographs of numerous animals from chimpanzees to alligators. Have fun learning quick, fast facts about the creatures … you can never get a close enough look at the zoo, but these animal shots get you eye to eye! — ssd
High Five with Julius! and Friends: Touch and Feel By Paul Frank Chronicle Books Ages 0 - 3; $8.99 Read the story and get high fives from different characters for just accomplishing everyday tasks. As you high five each characters’ hand, you will feel a different texture. — ka
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There are more books for kids to enjoy online at parentworld.com. Click on “Wild Books.” Stick to It: Pets, A Magnetic Puzzle Book By Milena Kirkova and Jeff C. Cole Accord Publishing Ages 3 and older; $16.99 See what pets you can create with just 10 little magnets. The magnets can be rearranged to make every pet in this book and each page is magnetic so the pieces actually stick! — ka Zoo Babies By Paula Hannigan Accord Publishing Ages 0 - 3; $9.99 Hannigan’s words are brought to life with the help of AniMotion technology. As you open the page, watch as the pictures of zoo babies moves. Young reader’s will not want to make them stop. — ka
bigger readers Discover the world of digital reading online at parentworld.com. Click on “Online Exclusives.” A Place for Frogs By Melissa Stewart Illustrated by Higgins Bond Peachtree Publishers Ages 6 - 10; $16.95 Awesome amphibians are the stars of this amazing book that details many frog facts, highlighting nine specific species (plus two kinds of toads) from different regions in the world. Youngsters will learn educational fare about the value of frogs to the environment and the importance of protecting their habitats. Bond’s top-notch watercolor illustrations depict the diversity of these fascinating creatures. — cy Circus Fantastico: A Magnifying Mystery By Lynn Gordon Illustrated by Molly Idle Accord Publishing Ages 6 - 8; $16.99 This engaging search-and-find book not only includes an entertaining tale with bold artwork, but it also helps young readers develop cognitive skills by use of the attached working magnifying glass kids can use on every page during Ella the Elephant’s quest to find out why all the circus props keep disappearing. — cy Poison! By Tammi Salzno and Heather Dakota Tangerine Press (Scholastic) Ages 7 and older; $8.99 Just when you thought you’d seen everything, now you can learn about the venomous creatures in the world found on land, in water and in air. Amazing photographs bring you face to face with specimen you’ve probably never seen up close before. And, did you know that many animals and bugs are born with poison in their bodies? It’s so they can defend themselves from harm. Easy facts will fascinate and keep you turning the pages. — ssd
parents ... read on crafting with kids Cute and Easy Costumes for Kids by Emma Hardy CICO Books; $19.95 Make a costume that will have your child standing out from the rest. There are many different costumes to choose from like insects, the classics, Halloween, fairy tale and many more. There are even full-size pull-out patterns included! You won’t want to stop with just one, so try them all — they are easy and fun. — ka
parents of newborns Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five by John Medina Pear Press/Perseus Books Group; $27.99 Author John Medina, New York Times bestselling author of Brain Rules and well-known developmental molecular biologist, shares with readers the latest science behind the developmental process of a young child’s brain and how parents can optimize it. This fascinating, entertaining read includes interesting topics like the most important thing expectant moms can do during pregnancy (including the four things that improve brain development in utero), boosting Baby’s IQ through conversation, why praising effort is more valuable than praising intelligence and much more. This insightful and enlightening read is on shelves Oct. 12. — cy
parents of older kids How do You Tuck in a Superhero? … And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys by Rachel Balducci Revell; $12.99 Let’s hear it for the boys! Mom of five lads Rachel Balducci gives an endearing look into both the sweet and wild side of parenting a brood of lively, little guys. From boyhood gas-passing contests to a list of necessary rules (including, “Never shut your brother in the refrigerator.”), the author comically presents the unpredictable reality and innocent charm that come with raising boys. — cy
cooking A Zombie Ate My Cupcake 25 Deliciously Weird Cupcake Recipes By Lily Vanilli Cico Books Ages 12 and up; $17.99 Here’s a fantastic new book that takes the cupcake craze out of this world – literally! Not for the faint of heart, find recipes (and awesome images) of 25 different cakes with names like “Shattered Glass,” “Bleeding Hearts” and “Dracula’s Bite.” Part horror novel, part cookbook, just looking at the book is a ghoulish delight. — ssd Find more parenting reads online at parentworld.com.
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e’re giving away lots of fun stuff this month, including two family four-packs of tickets to the 2 p.m. performance of Yo Gabba Gabba Live! at TPAC on Thursday, Oct. 21. We’re also giving away Yo Gabba Gabba T-shirts and plush character clip-ons. Want to take in a free movie with your family? We’re giving away four tickets to Malco Theatres in Smyrna, good for the movie of your choice. If pumpkin patches and farm fun is up your alley, register to win one of 12 family passes (good for two adults and two children) to Owen Farm during its Fall Festival, running Oct. 2 - Nov. 13. We’re also giving away two family four-pack passes to Honeysuckle Hill Farm. All giveaways are conducted by a random drawing from our Web site. To enter, visit parentworld.com and click on “Giveaways.” One entry per family per prize, please. Good luck!
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his year marks the 60th anniversary of Charles Schulz’ legendary Peanuts comic strip, and everyone in your family can celebrate the legacy of Charlie Brown and friends by playing the Countdown to the Great Pumpkin social media game. Share favorite Peanuts videos, quotes, pictures and more via Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and Foursquare through Sunday, Oct. 31 and earn points toward a custom Peanuts iPad. The winner will then have a chance to win an additional $25,000. To register for the game, visit greatpumpkincountdown.com. And just in time for Halloween, we’re giving away four Great Pumpkin prize packs that include The Great Pumpkin Patch Cookie Kit, Yahtzee game, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown remastered deluxe edition DVD and a do-it-yourself foam-fun frame. We’re giving it away on Monday, Oct. 25. Enter the random drawing at parentworld.com; click on “Giveaways.”
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first year by Holly M. Abernathy
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ith the sport of running being a top priority in our household, I couldn’t help but compare it with my son’s arrival, as it was a race from the beginning and clear that he was going to make his entrance into the world in record time. I thought the stories of water breaking and the mad dash to the hospital only happened on TV. It turns out those things really do happen — and yes, it is possible to hear a pop when your water breaks! That unforgettable moment happened unexpectedly, 10 days before the due date, at 1:50 a.m. one early Saturday morning. Phone calls made and bags in the car, my husband Matt, first born daughter Shannon and I all headed to the hospital, but just three minutes from home, our vehicle was sideswiped by a truck in a roundabout. “We can’t stop right now! My wife’s in labor but we’ve got your tag number!” yelled my husband as he briefly stopped the car and shouted out the window to the other driver. The man hurriedly drove away, but immediately after he hit us, I managed to grab a pen and write down his license plate number. On the way to the hospital, my husband called the police who arranged to meet him there in the parking lot. So, while I was getting checked in, he was filing an accident report! I think my son, Lain, born a few hours later at 5:55 a.m., will be proud when he looks at his baby book and finds a police report as proof of his birthday saga.
Matt, Lain, Shannon and Holly Abernathy out for a jog.
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We should have known our lives were about to change again, but no matter how much you try to prepare, you still never really know what life is going to be like. As the days and weeks race by and we get accustomed to our “new normal,” the challenge to adjust to our growing family and all of the inevitable changes continues every day. Like most new mothers, most days I’m content if I am able to finish any task I begin. To try to take on anything that requires a genuine commitment seems impossible. That includes an exercise program or anything related to my pre-pregnancy body. My goal has been just to get through the glorious and memorable, yet difficult and unpredictable first year of our new baby’s life. While that has been my goal, I knew, this second time around, that I needed to strive for more than that … for my husband, for my children, and yes, for me. I’ll admit it. The first time around, I felt like a complete failure. The first year with our first child, while filled with so many wonderful moments, was a very difficult year. I was fortunate enough to be able to choose to put my career on hold to stay at home with our daughter. As any one-income family knows, it takes quite a bit of planning, creativity and sacrifice to make that adjustment and to do it right. But there were physical adjustments, and emotional changes as well, such as loss of friendships, lack of family support and just an overall personal question of who I was to be at this stage of my life. Every new mother goes through it, but I now know every experience is different and should not be generalized. I remember sitting on the floor in my daughter’s nursery, holding her and crying right along with her for hours as she suffered from acid reflux and colic. She awoke every two to three hours for the entire first year. It was hard not to think that the world was passing me by while I sat there and watched, with the shoulder of my third shirt of the morning soaked with vomit. Having worked full time right up to the week of Shannon’s birth, the sense of accomplishment I used to feel on a daily basis was suddenly gone. What I didn’t know and most certainly couldn’t see then was that the rewards do eventually come and that there was no better decision I could have made for my family to stay home.
The Business of a Marriage The first time around, our first year as new parents took a toll on both of us, in different ways. The business suit that our formerly casual-clothed marriage used to wear was beginning to show. I began to question myself and wonder exactly when it started looking more like a business partnership than, well, a marriage. With the difficulties of schedules, finances and finding time for each other, I knew it was really going to take some work. With this in mind, a funny thing started happening after our arguments. I began to realize that if I wanted to be heard, I needed to listen … to really listen. I began to see that there is an art of compromise in a marriage, and there is nothing wrong with that. With so many things pulling at our attention, there was no longer any time for guessing, and less communication equaled greater distance between us. It was OK to say what I needed without feeling guilty, but I needed to listen to my husband voice his needs as well. Sometimes our exchanges resembled a business deal.
I was extremely active before my children were born, but taking care of them naturally took precedence over taking care of myself. I wanted to be able to take care of both them and myself. I knew that it was going to take some clever negotiating skills to make that happen, but I also knew for the health and well being of my entire family, that I needed to be up for the challenge. Little things made big differences like Matt taking over the middle-of-the-night diaper change since I was breastfeeding throughout the night, or putting the kids in the jogging stroller and taking them along on a run while he trained for his next running event. I was pregnant with my son when my husband completed his first half marathon in Nashville. Now he’s training for the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon in November. I completed my first official 5k in April. I attempt to maintain a consistent work out schedule on the treadmill or along with the kids in the jogging stroller and will continue to support my husband and my family without neglecting myself. By doing that, I will teach my children that they are valuable and that, in the future, by taking care of themselves they are consequently taking care of those they love.
“It was hard not to think that the world was passing me by while I sat there and watched, with the shoulder of my third shirt of the morning soaked with vomit.”
I will set a goal for a half marathon, maybe even a full marathon. For now, during this precious time of my son’s new life, I am running my own personal marathon by getting up in the still hours of the morning to nurse him, change two sets of diapers, potty train our daughter, cook, clean, launder, budget and, of course, perform all of the other many tasks that come along with motherhood. Most importantly, I’m molding two precious lives and somewhere in all this, finding some rare moments of time for me. I know the time will come again when I feel like I can take a deep breath. The chaos that defines the first year with a new baby will subside and in that year, like running, I will make a plan for me. I will be up before dawn. I will keep getting better and stronger day after day. Like running, I will feel like giving up but I will keep going anyway. I will feel alone. I will push myself to limits I didn’t know I possessed. Like running, there will be a sweet reward at the end of a long, hard race. I will succeed in my mind and in my body. I will look at what I’ve accomplished and be proud of it. Like running, there is an end and when I reach it, I, along with my family, will be stronger when I cross the finish line. J Holly M. Abernathy is a mother of two and a freelance writer.
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On any given school morning, my 11-yearold daughter was ready to leave 10 minutes before departure time. Her 8-year-old brother, on the other hand, could be found lounging in the living room, pajama-clad, teeth unbrushed. “Ty, we’re leaving in 10 minutes! You have to get dressed,” Leah would bark. She abhors being late (she’s never late), and every morning, Ty unwittingly sent her to the edge with his glacial pace. Not that I hadn’t reminded him several times. Yet not until Leah barked at him, or I did, would he begin to dress. But jeans took a while. Socks — well, there were two of them, after all. And shoes. Hmmm. By the back door? Upstairs? At the bottom of the cavernous shoe basket like some ancient maritime disaster? (please turn the page)
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“Mothers use a lot more words than boys need from us. As boys get a little older, they pick and choose, and they tune out what they consider to be the noise in between.”
This is a kid who can play chess with great concentration, outwitting you to put your king in a complicated checkmate ... who can follow a recipe’s directions to produce a result everyone wants to eat ... who can sit and listen to a book for hours, throwing in germane observations now and again. Why couldn’t he get out the door on time? I tried a list, posting one next to the front door that detailed all the items Ty needed to complete or gather before leaving for school. It didn’t work. So I fell back on reminders. “Time to get dressed, Ty.” “Put your clothes on, please.” “Get dressed ... NOW!” “Mom, you don’t have to yell at me,” Ty would say, crestfallen. What is it with boys? Or is it kids? Or moms who aren’t strict enough? Soon after, I read somewhere boys may hear less well than girls and have a harder time with the softer voices typically used by women. Aha, just speak louder.
Use Fewer Words
Well, no. Yes, boys are more attuned to louder and lower sounds than girls, and their cochleas (inner ears) are longer than girls’, so they don’t hear sound as quickly as girls do. But the picture is more complex — no surprise — than hearing ability. According to Abigail Norfleet James, psychologist and author of Teaching the Male Brain: How Boys Think, Feel and Learn in School (Corwin Press; $38.95), you don’t have to speak louder, but you do need to speak firmly and use fewer words. Not because boys can’t hear us, but because they may not be interested in what we’re saying, at least not all the extraneous verbiage moms tend to throw in (nor are girls, my daughter would say). And they aren’t as apt to take us seriously if we do throw it in. “Women are oxytocin-driven humans who want relationships, and we want our kids to like us,” says Kathy Stevens, co-author of The Minds of Boys: Saving Our Sons from Falling Behind in School and Life (Jossey-Bass; $15.95). “We think the more we talk, the more we connect. Mothers use a lot more words than boys need from us. As boys get a little older, they pick and choose, and they tune out what they consider to be the noise in between.”
Give the Bottom Line
Boys tend to be less verbal than girls until about age 10, some boys much longer, and they can get lost in words, especially when those words start to walk in circles like mine do. Even if they’re very verbal, as my son is, boys don’t want all the reasons why they should do something. Boys want the bottom line, says James, a veteran boys’ school teacher, in part because they have a harder time than girls remembering auditory information. Of course, boys do need us to talk to them, especially when they’re young, for verbal skills to develop. Chat to him about his favorite book, but skip the to-do list when you want him to feed the bunny. So, not only does Ty not need to listen to the language version of an upset stomach, but it appears I’m actually creating a bad habit by expecting him to. In short, I’ve been giving Ty tutorials in the fine art of tuning out.
Strategize Together
James advises being specific about the behavior you want your child to stop, and specific about what will happen if it doesn’t (and yes, follow through). She also suggests bringing your child into the problem-solving process. “The plan needs to be his idea; otherwise, he may just agree to get you off his back,”
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says James. For example: “Your toys need to be put away, how do you plan on getting this done?” So I sat Ty down and asked him what would help his mornings go more smoothly without me nagging. We brainstormed, landing on an easy-to-read chart with pictures — not a list of tiny words — and tasks broken down into time increments (his idea). If he ran late, he would miss out on playing in the afternoon. The chart worked. But I suspect more than the chart, it was the simple act of taking action that changed the flow. Ty is spared the naggy reminders, and not once has he missed out on playing in the afternoon. I guess I finally sound like I mean it. J Joanna Nesbit is a freelance writer who is thankful her daughter is now a middle schooler and leaves an hour before Ty, taking the morning panic with her.
Strategies for Getting (and Keeping) Your Child’s Attention Psychologist Abigail James and Kathy Stevens, executive director of the Gurian Institute for Parents and Educators, offer the following tips: • Put yourself on his level by squatting next to him or sitting in a chair while he’s standing. • Try touching his shoulder, if necessary, to redirect his focus. • Use fewer words, a firm voice and directive language without lecturing. “It’s time to get your shoes on.” Allow a little transition time. • Don’t require eye contact. Looking a boy in the eye while discussing a problem makes him uneasy, says James. Try a joint task such as sorting laundry for a meaningful discussion. • Use positive language (“You’re almost ready to go”) rather than confrontational language (“You’re not leaving the house until you [fill in the blank]”), so he doesn’t begin to see every task as a negative. • Skip the big picture. Boys will feel overwhelmed and tune you out. “Clean your room” is the big picture. Be specific about what you want him to pick up, and if he’s young, consider keeping him company. By middle school, you can say, “It’s your job to do suchand-such,” and let him decide when and how he does it, says James.
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prep for You may be lucky enough to have a spot for your child at the #1 preschool in town, but will she be ready when the time comes? And, what exactly does “ready” mean today?
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or tots on the verge of preschool, it’s helpful to know that much of the preschool experience is about learning how to cooperate and coexist with other kids. To help prepare your child, look for opportunities for her to play with others at the library, the local playground and anywhere else that fits naturally into your life. Jenifer Wana, author of How to Choose the Best Preschool for Your Child: The Ultimate Guide to Finding, Getting Into and Preparing for Nursery School (Sourcebooks; $14.99), says, “Remember that your kid doesn’t need to be ready for preschool when you’re applying, which may be months in advance of actually entering the school. Consider that gap as a period to help your child become more mindful of sharing and taking turns. Kids should be able to understand appropriate behavior even if they don’t model it.” Here are other points to consider:
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Many preschools require new students be potty trained upon entry, but many don’t. If your preschool does, ask if disposable pull-ups are OK. Ask how they handle accidents. And, if you’re struggling with potty training, know that your child will get it soon enough — being among other youngsters who have mastered it can really help.
Prepare your child for a successful transition to preschool by helping her to follow a consistent routine at home. Preschools run consistent programs and she’ll be able to adapt better if she’s used to routines. Also, preschool programs run with varying schedules, allowing you to pick how many hours and how many days you want your child to attend. Once they get there, your little one can expect a predictable order of events, like circle time, play time, snack time, meal time and naptime. What’s the best schedule for your child? Wana recommends a minimum of three days a week, to avoid the continuous cycle of re-adjustment that “two-day-a-weekers” feel. Half-day programs are fine if they are of reasonable length (three to four hours), but if your child is closer in age to kindergarten, you may try a longer full-day program.
Settling Down Wondering how the little girl racing around your home will ever manage to sit still in preschool? Don’t worry about holding her to unrealistically high standards. Wana says kids should be able to concentrate for the number of minutes equal to their age, for example, a 3-year-old should be able to concentrate for three minutes. She says, “Difficulty with concentration should not be a reason to refrain from sending kids to school. If anything, being in a school environment should help children improve their ability to focus.” So, if your child is already able to focus for a few minutes on her own, you’re in good shape.
Sleep Much? Preschoolers are kept busy whether it’s a half-day or full-day program, and naps are always a part of the picture for children age 2 and younger, sometimes twice a day. For preschool classes in the one to two years prior to kindergarten, generally there is one nap in the middle of the day. If your child has already given up her nap, try to get her accustomed to the idea of quiet time — especially if she’ll be staying in a full-day program. Help her to learn to settle each day with a picture book or small activity.
Ability to Communicate You may understand what your child says to you, but will others? She will be more successful if she can communicate her needs when you are out of sight and she’s with others. She may not be ready for preschool if she has a hard time communicating, but that doesn’t mean that she has to be a chatterbug. Wana says successful communication can include tugging on a sleeve or even pointing to what’s needed. The main thing is that she can let others know what her needs are so she doesn’t end up repeatedly frustrated.
Ages & Stages Remember that the expectations for socialization vary depending on the age of the child. Wana says, “Two-year-olds should show some interest in socializing with other children. Three- and 4-yearolds are expected to have had some experience with sharing and listening to instruction. Socially, they are expected to refrain from hurting other children and be involved in cooperative play.” Charlotte Russe is a freelance writer.
Kindergarten Ready? • Share, take turns and listens quietly • Wait patiently and use words to communicate • Recognize and know your full name • Know your parents first and last name • Use toilet by yourself • Dress yourself • Know how to zip, snap, tie, button • Recite and recognize alphabet letters • Recognize your left and right hand • Know basic colors, shapes and numbers 0 - 20 • Recognize different coins • Use positional words (over, under, up, down) • Print your first name, uppercase for first letter only • Know your address and phone number • Know how to use a pencil, crayons, glue and scissors
Learning Through Play Experts say the best way to engage your preschooler with learning is to make it fun and not a chore. Try these tactics: • Count how many blue cars you see on the way to the grocery store. • Name colors and shapes in our world while driving or exploring inside our house. • Scramble 26 letters and numbers 0 - 10 inside a hat, and name them as you pull them out. • Sort the coins by penny, nickel, dime and quarter. • See how far you can count to 100 together while waiting for the tub to fill up.
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The teacher is talking to you about your child’s attention problem ... visions of Ritalin dance in your head ... but wait. Before jumping to conclusions, take a look at what you can do to help your child naturally.
nly a few years ago, you could pick up any newspaper or magazine and find an article about children with attention problems (“Little Johnny is always daydreaming!”) All the buzz was attention deficit disorder (ADD), or, add another letter and the plot thickened — attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and “Little Johnny cannot sit still!” It seemed everyone was talking about it — and how to nip it in the bud with stimulant medications like Ritalin or Adderall. And while attention problems have not gone away, it’s safe to say that the over-zealousness for medicating inattentive children is out. But perhaps your own child’s teacher or coach has hinted that your child needs improvement in the attention category. Perhaps you’ve been told to “watch it closely” or even had someone suggest that you have your child evaluated by a professional. You are concerned and rightly so. In the classroom, once your child has been “tagged” as an attention problem, his behavior will be scrutinized to find significance in every squirmy morning, misunderstood direction or incomplete assignment. So now it’s your turn to pay attention. The American Academy of Pediatrics says that an estimated 4 to 12 percent of school-age children are affected by ADHD, a condition of the brain that makes it difficult for children to control their behavior. It is one of the most chronic conditions of childhood. So while parents may worry that too many children are labeled and medicated for attention problems, teachers, on the other hand, encounter many children who lack basic attention skills expected in a typical classroom such as taking turns, listening when others speak, concentrating on the task at hand or completing assigned work. Before jumping immediately to ADHD, first make every effort to help your child learn to manage his attention. (please turn the page)
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Parents who provide a predictably structured environment, choose appropriate activities and model attentive behavior in their own lives can do a great deal to help their children develop these skills.
pay attention! First Things First Let’s look at what attention is, first. It is NOT a fixed, unchangeable characteristic. It is a skill that develops and is influenced by a variety of things, including the child’s age, what he is asked to do, where he is asked to do it and what interesting things are around him. Attention can also be strengthened or weakened by factors in the child’s environment and experiences that the family provides. With children growing up surrounded by fast-paced mass media, a culture of quick fixes and instant gratification, it is the rare child who is content to be alone with his thoughts with no external stimulation for any length of time. Rarer still is the child who is able to persevere and sustain concentration on a difficult or uninteresting task. Yet, to succeed in school, and in life, the ability to focus attention and thought is crucial. Children of all ages can benefit from this help. It is never too early — or too late — to start.
Help children develop attention management skills in three concrete ways: 1. Establish routines 2. Provide attention-building activities 3. Model attention skills
Establish Routines When it appears a child is not paying attention, he is often confused about exactly what he is supposed to do. Sometimes expectations change in unpredictable ways. Routines help remove uncertainty for the child. As adults, we get dressed and undressed in much the same way every day, go to work on a regular basis and typically follow daily routines to accomplish these goals. We don’t have to pay much attention to “getting it right.” When we teach children routines to deal with repetitive parts of their day, we help them free their attention for more interesting and challenging parts of the day. For parents of school-aged children, a regular morning routine is a good place to begin. Establish a specific time for your children to wake up. Schedule getting dressed, eating breakfast, brushing teeth, packing the backpack, leaving for the bus and any other tasks to be done at the same time and in the same order each day. Younger children may need reminders and prompts to keep things moving. A checklist on an erasable board accomplishes the same thing for older children while instilling a sense of responsibility and independence. Keep the same routine on weekends so children know what they’re expected to do each morning. An after-school routine works well, too. It is important to have a place for children to deposit their school-related paraphernalia when they come home. Then, when they need to do homework or pack up in the morning, everything is available. Schedule your child’s snack, playtime, after-school activities, dinner, homework and bedtime to suit your family’s schedule. The more predictable and consistent the routine is day-to-day, the easier it will be for children to understand what’s expected of them. Often, in school, children with diagnosed attention problems, including ADHD, receive classroom accommodations as a part of their treatment or behavioral management program. These accommodations typically include sitting near the teacher, sitting in a quiet place away from distractions, having
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frequent breaks with an opportunity to stretch or move around, breaking long assignments into smaller pieces, and mixing easier or more interesting assignments with the harder or more tedious ones to break up things and hold the child’s interest. For your attention-challenged child, put home accommodations in place, too. Homework should be done in a quiet place away from distractions, preferably in the same place very night. Help your child organize his work into time and subject segments. If he’s a whiz at spelling but hates math, let him do half his math, then spelling, to build confidence and break the tedium, then have a snack and finish the math. A homework routine goes a long way to keep peace and help your child develop lifelong attention and concentration skills.
Provide Attention-Building Activities Another way to develop attention skills is to encourage attention-building activities such as board and car games. In these activities, children have to take turns, attempt to reach a goal and develop a strategy. They learn to pay attention in order to follow what is happening and to become more proficient. Parcheesi, Crazy Eights or Uno are examples. More complex board games — such as checkers, chess and Scrabble — become appropriate as attention spans increase. Additionally, activities that direct a child’s involvement toward a clear goal help build attention-management skills. For example, a jigsaw puzzle does more to develop attention skills than playing with action figures or dolls, which require involvement but not always a clear goal. Exposure to these types of activities from an early age will help children build attention skills and teach the importance of seeing a task through to the finish rather than settling for instant gratification.
Model Attention Skills A third way to develop attention skills is to model them yourself. Parents are their children’s first teachers and role models. If parents do not manage their own attention well, children won’t either. The hurried lifestyle families live today is not conducive to giving children undivided attention, but unless they receive it, they are unlikely to learn this important skill. A relaxed, conversation-rich family dinner is a good place to start. When family members tell each other about their day and listen to what others have to say in an unhurried way, taking turns is modeled. A benefit is, that when your turn comes, everyone will listen to you. Likewise, when you give your child undivided attention, he learns the importance of doing one thing at a time. Similarly, finishing what you start teaches the child the importance of following through on tasks. You model divided attention when you listen to your child while doing something else. Children’s skills in attention management are developed over time. Parents who provide a predictably structured environment, choose appropriate activities and model attentive behavior in their own lives can do a great deal to help their children develop these skills. All children need this sort of help, and parents who provide it are less likely to see their children labeled ADHD or referred to specialists for attention difficulties. J Patricia Schwert and Lucia French, both mothers, are professors of early childhood education. French collaborated on developing an early childhood curriculum that fosters the development of attention skills.
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NewPoint Learning Center
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.
Peachtree Farms Eqeustrian Center
4819 Hwy 96 E, Arrington, TN 37014 419-1089 • peachtreefarms.com Email: polly@peachtreefarms.com Director: Polly Grammer PFEC offers afternoon and weekend lesson programs for those who want to learn how to ride safely and correctly. Both English and Western lessons are offered in a great environment where children can have fun and fresh air after a stressful day at school. For the serious rider, the CHA-approved facility and USPC Riding Center offer a chance to excel in competition.
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230 Franklin Road, Ste. 809 Franklin, TN 37064 791-6655 • ita280.itaonline.com Email: wrobin@comcast.net Tiger Rock Taekwondo is a great way for children to gain confidence, coordination and mental strength. Our parents report that their children often increase their grades by one to two levels. We specialize in training leaders of the future. Register now for classes that will have lasting positive effects on your child’s self-esteem and success. 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 40 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.
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. 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.
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656-3532 • taskwhiztutoring.com Serving Davidson, Rutherford and Sumner counties. Affordable and convenient in-home tutoring for all subjects, grades K 12. Catch up or get ahead in math, reading, chemistry, Spanish and more. Prepare for the SAT or ACT. Get homework help or improve study skills and test taking techniques. Oneon-one personalized instruction. Sun. - Thu., 9 a.m. - 9 p.m..
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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.
Watkins College of Art and Design
2298 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37228 383-4848 • watkins.edu/community 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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The Chinese Arts Alliance Dancers perform during Celebration of Cultures on Saturday, Oct. 2.
fri 1 Belmont Community Celebration of Art Show and Sale More than 50 local artisans show and sell their work; this
year’s featured artist is Shannon Haas. Christ the King School, 3001 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; Fri 6 - 9 p.m. (preview party), Sat 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sun 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.; admission to the preview party is $10; admission Sat - Sun is free; ctkart.com.
Days Gone By Tractor Show and Threshing View antique tractors, horses and mules, buggies and wagons, old gas engines, steam engines and horse-drawn equipment and enjoy the arts and crafts area, petting zoo and live music. Days Gone By Tractor Museum, 123 Davis St., Portland; Fri - Sat 8 a.m.; $3 adults, free ages 12 and younger; 574-0749.
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.
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Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 The characters from Toy Story movies hit the ice for a fast-paced adventure. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; Fri 10:30 a.m. 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. Heritage Days All ages can experience living history presentations, artisans, live animals, music and more. Sam Davis Home, 1300 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $5; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org. Sheryl Crow Enjoy an evening of pop/folk music with Sheryl Crow. Ryman Auditorium, 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $35 - $85; 800-745-3000 or ryman.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
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FREE Radnor Lake Natural Area Nature programs at
1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville. See complete schedule at radnorlake.org or call 373-3467.
sat 2 Belmont Community Celebration of Art Show and Sale Please see Friday, Oct. 1 listing. FREE Celebration of Cultures All ages can
experience this multi-cultural festival with music, dance, a world market, food vendors and activity areas for children and teens. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; celebrationofcultures.org.
Country Ham Festival Ham it up during this an-
nual festival featuring food, live music, arts and crafts activities, hog-calling competitions and a children’s area full of inflatables and “Farmer for a Day” activities. Tennessee Children’s Home, 804 Branham Hughes Blvd., Spring Hill; 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; $10 per carload; 931-486-3300 or countryhamfest.com.
rutherford county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related activities for all ages every Mon and Sat at 11 a.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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Keller’s Corny Country 542 Firetower Road, Dickson 441-4872 • kellerscornycountry.com Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Bottom View Farm 185 Wilkerson Lane, Portland 325-7017 • bottomviewfarm.com Sat 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 1 - 6 p.m.
Lucky Ladd Farms 4374 Rocky Glade Road, Eagleville 274-3786 • luckyladdfarms.com Fri 2:30 - 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 5 - 9 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.
Go down the monster slide, pet farm animals, enjoy hayrides and visit the pumpkin patch. $7 ages 3 and older; pumpkins are 50 cents per pound.
Kids can take a train ride and play on the giant slide, meet and greet farm animals, pick pumpkins and more. $5 per person.
Tennessee’s largest petting farm features more than 100 animals that children can pet and feed. Other highlights include a corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, playgrounds and more. $8 ages 3 and older during daytime visits; $10 for Saturday evenings.
Cedar Rock Inc. 1326 Warner Bridge Road, Shelbyville 931-684-9814 • cedarrockinc.com Sat 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.
Pumpkin Hill 431 Benders Ferry Road, Mt. Juliet 758-5364 • pumpkinhill.org Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m. (opens Saturday, Oct. 9)
Decorate pumpkins, embark on a hay maze, interact with farm animals, play corn hole and glide down the kids’ 200-foot zipline. $5 ages 2 - 65.
Pumpkins, corn stalks, hayrides, camp fires and more. Hayrides are $3 per person.
The Farm at Hollow Springs 190 Hollow Springs Road, Bradyville 848-2822 • hollowspringsfarm.com Fri 4 - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 2 - 8 p.m.
Owen Farm 825 Crocker Road, Chapmansboro 642-0294 • owenfarm.com Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 1 - 6 p.m.
Navigate a corn maze, pick a pumpkin, enjoy a hayride and play farm-inspired games. $7 ages 6 and older, $4 ages 5 and younger.
Gentry’s Farm 1974 New Hwy. 96 W., Franklin 794-4368 • gentryfarm.com Mon 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (for moms’ groups and homeschoolers), Sat 9 a.m. 5 p.m., Sun 1 - 5 p.m.
A four-acre corn field maze, hayrides, three fun-filled barns, indoor straw maze, friendly farm animals and more. Activity area is $6 ages 2 - 65; pumpkins are extra.
Honeysuckle Hill Farm 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield 382-7593 • honeysucklehillfarm.com Fri 6 - 10 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun 12 - 6 p.m.
Activities include a new pumpkin cannon, a six-acre corn maze, hayrides, games, a petting zoo and more. Special events include Youth Fest on Saturday, Oct. 2 and the Pumpkin Chunkin’ Festival on Saturday, Oct. 30. $9 ages 2 and older.
The farm’s fall festivities include a corn maze, hayrides, pumpkin patch activities, a 60-foot “Drop Zone” slide, live music and helicopter rides (on Saturday, Oct. 23 only). $8 adults, $6 ages 12 and younger, free ages 2 and younger.
Ring Farm 2628 Greens Mill Road, Columbia 931-486-2395 • ringfarm.com Fri 3 - 9 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sun 2 - 9 p.m.
Wagon rides, corn cannon, a pumpkin patch, corn and cotton mazes, two 40-foot slides and more. $7 adults, $6 ages 3 - 12, free ages 2 and younger.
Walden Pumpkin Farm 8653 Rocky Fork Road, Smyrna 220-2918 • waldenfarm.biz Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 3 p.m. to dark, Sat 9 a.m. to dark, Sun 12 - 4 p.m.
See farm animals, enjoy hayrides, play in the kiddie corn maze, pick a pumpkin and more. Free admission, activities have varying fees.
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Sports*Com 2310 Memorial Blvd., Murfreesboro; 895-5040. 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 FREE Strollercoasters Parents with kids 5 and younger can enjoy a stroller power walk at a different location in Murfreesboro every Thursday at 10 a.m.; 890-5333.
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.
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.
williamson county FREE Barnes & Noble Storytime Stories and related 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.
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Kids can enjoy a hands-on experience with musical instruments during the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt’s We Care for Kids Day on Sunday, Oct. 3. Days Gone By Tractor Show and Threshing Please See
Friday, Oct. 1 listing.
Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 Please see Friday, Oct. 1 listing. Eighth Annual Low Country Boil All ages can take in a night of shrimp and Cajun food, music, dancing, a silent auction and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Sherry’s Run and the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition. Southfork Subdivision, 2212 Cartel Drive, Lebanon; 6:30 p.m.; $50; lowcountryboiltn.com.
outings
Fall Book Frenzy This annual used book sale features
thousands of titles for children and adults as well as movies, music, software and games for $2 or less. University School of Nashville’s main auditorium, 2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (a $5-per-bag sale begins at 2 p.m.); 321-8019.
Fall Encampment This period event spanning history
from 1780 - 1862 includes demonstrations in blacksmithing, leatherwork, carpentry, outdoor cooking, bread baking and more. Historic Mansker’s Station, 705 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $8 adults, $6 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; manskersstation.org.
cheatham county
Centennial Sportsplex Fitness, ice skating, swimming and more at 222 25th Ave. N., Nashville; times and prices vary; 862-8480 or nashville.org/sportsplex.
Adventureworks The Eco-Zip Line Adventure allows
FREE Family Bike Ride Enjoy an hour-long bike ride
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; 255-
1422; bounceu.com. Visit Web site for open bounce times.
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through East Nashville every Saturday at 9 a.m. Depart from Eastside Cycles, 1012 Woodland St., Nashville; 469-1079 or eastside-cycles.com.
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. 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.
Fall Mile-Long Yard Sale Excursion Train Ride the rails
to Watertown and back, and while there, shop at the mile-long yard sale. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 9 a.m.; $20 - $70; 244-9001 or tcry.org.
FREE Family Fall Fest Enjoy horse, hay and train
rides, carnival games, face painting, a cake walk, door prizes, food and more. Central Pike Church of Christ, 4240 Central Pike, Hermitage; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 883-2696 or centralpikecofc.org. (“The Dailies” continue on page 74)
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
Private School Open Houses
Admissions Open House Sunday, November 7, 2010 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 615-352-4317
914 Davidson Drive Nashville, TN 37205
www.Abintra.org
Academic Excellence Passion for Christ Leadership Development
Cm Play Wt Us
I Or N Gy! Open House Dates: October 26, November 4, & 10 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Register online: www.stpaulchristianacademy.org/open-house 5035 Hillsboro Pike | Nashville, TN 37215 | 615-269-4751 | www.stpaulchristianacademy.org
It’s Fall in Middle Tennessee
and that means Private School Open Houses! If you are considering a private education for your child, this is the perfect opportunity to get to know many of the private schools in Middle Tennessee. You’ll find this month’s Calendar is chockfull of ads for these Open Houses. Keep on turning the pages – all the way to the page 89! – to find more.
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FREE Fortress Rosecrans Encampment Soldiers and
civilians will tell their stories of the Federal occupation of Murfreesboro. Stones River National Battlefield, 3501 Old Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro; Sat - Sun 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 893-9501.
Fun for Life & Family Fun Fest Participate in a 5K walk/run benefiting Hope Clinic for Women and enjoy the Fun Fest featuring family activities, music and entertainment. Brentwood River Park on Concord Road, Brentwood; 8 a.m. run/walk registration, 8:30 a.m. run/walk begins, 9:30 a.m. kids fun run begins, 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Fun Festival; 5K is $25 in advance/$30 day of event, $10 kids fun run, the festival is free; 329-9528 or hopeclinicforwomen. org/funforlife.
Holly Street Rocks Please see “Giving Back,” page 28. FREE Inglewood Octoberfest Families can enjoy
a pancake breakfast and a festival that includes a craft fair and flea market. Inglewood Baptist Church, 3901 Gallatin Pike, Nashville; 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 519-2048.
FREE Magic: The Gathering Tournaments Teens can
participate in a tournament of Magic: The Gathering, a supercharged card game representing battles between wizards. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St.; 9:30 a.m.; 862-5800 or library.nashville.gov.
FREE Main Street Festival All ages can enjoy a day of live music and other entertainment, craft booths and a barbecue cook-off. Main Street in Gallatin; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 452-5692. FREE MTCS Fall Festival & Auction The Cougar Carnival from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. features games, snow cones, ice cream, paintball, caricature and balloon artists, a climbing wall, inflatables, hayrides and petting farm. A craft fair takes place as well as a barbecue lunch from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and from 4 - 9 p.m. a live auction transpires. Middle Tennessee Christian School, 100 E. MTCS Road, Murfreesboro; tickets for inflatables and lunch are available at the gate; 893-0601 or mtcscougars.org.
Balloon-twisting clowns delight kids of all ages during Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 9.
FREE Nashville Heart Walk All ages can garner pledges for
FREE Saturday on the Lawn Enjoy homemade BBQ dinner
the American Heart Association and participate in a three-mile walk. Vanderbilt University, corner of 25th Avenue and Children’s Way, Nashville; 8 a.m. festivities begin, 10 a.m. walk; nashvilleheartwalk.org.
Saturday AM: Chillin’ with Chihuly Families can explore
the Chihuly exhibit and then create a related piece in the studio. 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.
(sales begin at 4 p.m. until supplies last) and live blues and rock ‘n roll music on the lawn. Sumner Crest Winery, 5306 Old Hwy. 52, Portland; 5 - 8 p.m.; 325-4086 or sumnercrestwinery.com.
FREE Shakespeare Allowed All ages can participate in (or just listen to) a reading of Othello. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St., Nashville; 1 - 4 p.m.; nashvilleshakes.org.
FREE Super Saturday! All ages can play on the kids’ activity table, participate in craft projects and enjoy cookies and lemonade. Parent-Teacher Stores: 2214 Bandywood Drive, Nashville (292-3533); 203 Williamson Square, Franklin (599-3477); 131 John Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro (895-6131); and 780 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville (859-3007); parent-teacherstoreusa.com.
FREE Wilderness Walk Smyrna Parks and Recreation hosts this self-paced, stroller-friendly walk along the greenway system with activity stations throughout. At the end of the one-mile walk, there will be a fish release and hayride back to the starting point. Sharp Springs Natural Area, 1000 Espey Drive, Smyrna; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org.
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outings, cont’d 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
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from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Glenbrook Shopping Center, 1030 Glenbrook Way, Hendersonville; hendersonvillecruisein.com.
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.
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.
williamson county Bowie Park and Nature Center Nature programs and
events at 7211 Bowie Lake Road, Fairview; Tue - Sat 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Sun 12 - 4 p.m.; 799-5544.
Glow Galaxy Weekly open play times feature inflatables,
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.
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Titans Football Root for the Tennessee Titans when they
challenge the Denver Broncos. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 12 p.m.; $51.29 - $91.29; 800-745-3000 or titansonline.com.
FREE We Care For Kids Day Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt hosts this afternoon of fun for kids of all ages, including music, educational materials, games, interactive booths and more. Student Rec Center Field at the corner of Natchez Trace and Children’s Way, Nashville; 2 - 4 p.m.; vanderbiltchildrens.org/ calendar/event/we-care-for-kids-day.91.
mon 4 FREE Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in a “Let’s Rock ‘n Roll” program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Snack Attack! All ages can make caramel dip. Dis-
covery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Dylan, Drew and Destiny Tapp pose with their decorated pumpkins at last year’s Fall Kids Fest.
fun at fall kids fest
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utherford County families can bask in a day filled with fun for the kids during Rutherford Parent’s fourth annual Fall Kids Fest on Saturday, Oct. 9 at The Avenue Murfreesboro, sponsored in part by Snodgrass-King Pediatric Dentistry. More than 40 booths highlight local businesses and services that cater to families, and there’s a lot for kids to do during the day, including slides, moonwalks, pumpkin and cookie decorating, face painting, balloon art and magic shows. Stage performances take place throughout the day, and be sure to register for thousands of dollars in prize giveaways. The Avenue Murfreesboro is located at 2615 Medical Center Pkwy. Hours are 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and admission is free. Learn more at 256-2158 or rutherfordparent.com.
sun 3
FREE Fortress Rosecrans Encampment Please see
Belmont Community Celebration of Art Show and Sale Please see Friday, Oct. 1 listing.
Sundays Live! This costumed program’s topic is “The Ameri-
Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 Please see Friday, Oct. 1 listing.
Saturday, Oct. 2 listing.
can Revolution in the Southern Backcountry.” 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.
outings, cont’d
Thu 1 - 3 p.m. for ages 2 - 12. Pump It Up, 7104 Crossroads Blvd., Ste. 128, Brentwood; $7 per child; 373-7867.
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.
sites
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.
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. Pump It Up Play Time Pop-in playtime Tue, Wed and Fri
from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for preschoolers, Tue 6 - 7:30 p.m. and
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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); $12 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.
tue 5 All for the Hall Concert This benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum features Keith Urban, Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, John Mayer, Alan Jackson, Charley Pride, Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, Billy Currington and Miranda Lambert. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $25 $35; 800-745-3000 or bridgestonearena.com. FREE Animal Antics All ages can meet one of the center’s
resident critters. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Parents and Tots Please see Monday, Oct. 4 listing. Tuesdays for Tots: Chihuly Wonders! Preschoolers and their parents can create a plastic, Chihuly-inspired sculpture. 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.
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.
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 200 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. • Cheekwood Collects: The First 50 Years exhibit is on display Oct. 9 - Jan. 2, 2011
the dailies wed 6 Hands-On Harvest Ages preschool through grade 12 can celebrate the days of harvest by performing 19th century chores, participating in games, and enjoying storytelling, music and crafts. Costumed interpreters and educators will give living history demonstrations of open hearth cooking, weaving and other period activities. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; Wed - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.; $5; 356-0501, ext. 31, or bellemeadeplantation.com. FREE Snack Attack! Please see Monday, Oct. 4 listing.
thu 7 FREE Creation Station All ages can make a dancing dragon craft. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org. Hands-On Harvest Please see Wednesday, Oct. 6 listing.
Hound Dog Run This fundraiser for Harpeth Valley
Elementary includes a spaghetti dinner, live and silent auctions, a bounce house, slides, climbing wall, face painting, dance area and games. The school is located at 7840 Learning Lane, Bellevue; 4:30 - 8 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 children, $30 for a family of four or more; 662-3015.
fri 8 FREE Author Signing Tween author Michael Grants discusses and signs The Magnificent 12: The Call. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 10 a.m.; 377-9979 or bn.com. Brushfire Storytime Preschoolers can listen to a
Halloween story then paint a haunting piece of pottery. Brushfire Pottery Studio, 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 10 - 11 a.m.; $12; 385-5334 or brushfirepottery.com.
FREE Dyer Open House Day All ages can tour the observatory, peek through the giant telescope and ask astronomers questions. Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 373-4897 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu. Hands-On Harvest Please see Wednesday, Oct. 6 listing.
(“The Dailies” continue on page 79) • 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) • Chihuly in the Hotshop is on display through Sunday, Oct. 31 • Dig Deeper: Garden Gallery Tours take place Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. • The Matilda Geddings Gray Collection of Fabergé exhibit is on display through 2012 • Temporary Contemporary: Mel Ziegler is on display Oct. 9 - Feb. 20, 2011 • Video Installation Galleries: The Way We Move is on display Oct. 9 - Feb. 20, 2011 • William Edmondson: The Hand and the Spirit is on display through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011
Carrie Underwood performs at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 13. 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.
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 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 • 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.
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Go Beyond
Your Expectations
Excellence in Christian Education Prekindergarten through Sixth Grade
Come to Harpeth Hall!
Admission Weekend (Parents and Daughters invited) Upper School (Grades 9 -12) Saturday, November 6 , 2 p.m. Middle School (Grades 5 - 8) Sunday, November 7, 2 p.m.
The Covenant School 33 Burton Hills Boulevard Nashville, TN 37215
(Corner of Hillsboro Road and Harding Place)
(615) 467-2313
Bus transportation available from Rutherford/Williamson counties
For more information call 615-297-9543 or go to www.harpethhall.org Financial aid available
The Harpeth Hall School | 3801 Hobbs Road | Nashville, TN 37215-0207
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Fall Harvest Hayride All ages can enjoy a hayride, marshmallow roasting and old-fashioned entertainment. General Bragg Trailhead, 1540 W. College St., Murfreesboro; 5 8 p.m.; $2 ages 3 and older, free ages 2 and younger; 893-2141. FREE Southern Festival of Books Celebrate the written
word during this annual event that features author presentations, readings, panel discussions and book signings, including children’s and young adult authors. War Memorial Plaza, Charlotte Avenue at Seventh Avenue North, Nashville; Fri 12 - 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 12 - 5 p.m.; 770-0006 or humanitiestennessee.org.
FREE Wetland Walk All
ages can embark on a guided walk through the wetlands. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 8902300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
sat 9 FREE ALC Fall Festival All ages
can enjoy an afternoon of games, activities, food and entertainment. Active Learning Center, 7676 Old Harding Pike, Bellevue; 12 4 p.m.; 662-1362.
FREE Biscuits & Bluegrass Fall Festival Arts
and crafts demonstrations include weaving, pottery, wood turning, painting and jewelry. Children’s activities include face painting, pumpkin decorating, apple bobbing, inflatables, pony rides and a petting zoo. Live bluegrass fills the air, and attendees can bring their own instruments and join impromptu pickin’ parties. Loveless Café, 8400 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; charges apply for some activities; 646-9700 or lovelesscafe.com.
FREE Fall Kids Fest Please see page 76. FREE Halloween in the Park All ages of
ghosts and goblins can enjoy Halloween activities and games. Charlie Daniels Park, 1075 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 758-6522 or cityofmtjuliet.org.
Kid and Pet Costume Photos L & T Photography will be on site to snap photos of your costumed kids and pets. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. kids, 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. pets; price varies by package; 890-5333. Komen Race for the Cure Participate in a 5K race or one-mile fun run to raise money for breast cancer research, screening and treatment programs. Maryland Farms in Brentwood; 6:30 a.m. activities begin, 9 a.m. race/ walk begins; $35 adults ($43 with chip), $20 ages 5 - 12 ($28 with chip); komennashville.org. Monterey Super Fall Foliage Excursion Train Enjoy a 216-mile round trip through the
Caney Fork River Valley and experience the Monterey Standing Stone Festival. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8 a.m.; $33 - $150; 244-9001 or tcry.org.
FREE Oktoberfest Six blocks of family fun includes
live German music, arts, crafts, food and a children’s activity area featuring games, pony rides, face painting, clowns, a petting zoo and more. The event takes place between the Tennessee Bicentennial Mall/Farmers’ Market and Taylor Street, Nashville; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; nashvilleoktoberfest.com.
Predators Hockey Cheer for the Nashville Predators when they challenge the Anaheim Ducks. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $28.34 - $237.24; 770-7825.
Clown around with the Al Menah Shrine Circus at Municipal Auditorium, Oct. 14 - 17.
sites, cont’d 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.
Saturday AM: Cool Collections Learn about the
museum’s collections while working on a craft 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.
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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8 listing.
FREE Storytime Corduroy visits following stories about him to pose for pictures. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; 895-8050 or bn.com.
FREE Touch-A-Truck All ages can view, climb on and
sound all the bells and whistles on nearly 30 different kinds of large-scale construction and public service vehicles. Thompson Station Baptist Church, 4690 Columbia Ave., Thompson’s Station; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 302-0971, ext. 16.
sun 10 Adams and Reese Jazz Series The David Sanborn Trio featuring Joey DeFrancesco joins the Nashville Symphony for an evening of jazz music. Ryman Auditorium 116 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville; 8 p.m.; $20 - $90; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org. Belmont Weekday School Fundraiser All ages can watch a screening of the classic movie Pippi Longstocking (rated G) and participate in a silent auction. Belmont United Methodist Church Community Center, 2007 Acklen Ave., Nashville; 5 - 8 p.m. (movie starts at 6 p.m.); $10 suggested donation for adults, kids are free; 383-0832. Chili Cook-off and Supper All ages can compete in the
cook-off or enjoy all-you-can-eat chili, chips, drinks and dessert. Proceeds benefit New Leash on Life. Three Forks Market, 9000 Sparta Pike, Watertown; 4 - 7 p.m.; 390-0505 or threeforksmarket.com.
FREE Concert in the Park The final concert of the season
features a children’s show and Motown music by The Scat Springs Band. The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Road, Franklin; 4 p.m. kids’ show, 6 p.m. main act; 550-6947 or franklintn.gov.
FREE Kid’s Concert All ages can enjoy a live outdoor concert with The Zinghoppers, featuring Conductor Jack, Penelope the Possum, Coconuts the Kangaroo and Olo the Donkey. Cason Trailhead, 1100 Cason Trail, Murfreesboro; 2 - 3 p.m.; 893-2141. FREE Southern Festival of Books Please see Friday, Oct.
8 listing.
Sunday Series of FUN Families can make shrink art for Halloween. Old Fort Park Pavilion 3, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; admission is a bag of nonperishable food items; 893-2141. (please turn the page)
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.
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.
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mon 11 FREE Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can explore the world of nursery rhymes. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
ghouls at grassmere oct. 15 - 17, 22 - 24 and 28 - 30
N
ashville Zoo scares up some friendly fun during its annual Ghouls at Grassmere event, and this year, the zoo promises new tricks and treats. Costumed kids can visit 20 treat stations on the “Trick-or-Treat Trail” and come face to face with the zoo’s newest resident on the new “Troll Island.” Stop by “Carn-Evil” to play an assortment of skill games and take a spin on the “Scary-goRound” before enjoying a ride on the haunted hayride that features a few new surprises this year. Nashville Zoo is located at 3777 Nolensville Road. Ghouls at Grassmere hours are 5 - 9 p.m. Admission is $7 members, $11 non-members (save $2 by purchasing tickets before Friday, Oct. 15). The new Total GAG Pass is $11 members, $15 non-members and includes admission plus rides on the carousel and haunted hayride. Call 833-1534 or visit nashvillezoo.org. Kids can visit 20 different treat stations during Ghouls at Grassmere.
sites, cont’d 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. • Widows, Weepers and Wakes: Mourning Customs is on exhibit Oct. 1 - 31
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. • A House in Mourning is on exhibit Oct. 4 - Nov. 1
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FREE Stones River National Battlefield The
williamson county
sumner county
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.
battleground museum is open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 3501 Old Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro; 893-9501.
Cragfont This historic, late Georgian period home is
located 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.
Mansker’s Station A reconstructed 1779 log station 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 Monthaven A Greek Revival plantation house at
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.
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. • The Corn Maze is open through Sunday, Oct. 31
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.
Private School Open Houses
G E N T L E M A N
MBA
Admission Preview Day Sunday, October 31 at 2 p.m.
Montgomery Bell Academy is a college preparatory school designed for boys in grades 7-12 where:
S C H O L A R
• 100 percent of our graduates are college bound • 33 seniors were recognized by the National Merit Scholar Corporation for outstanding performance on the PSAT • The MBA Debate teams won the National Championship in 2005 and were runner-up in 2006 • The basketball, cross country, football, lacrosse, rifle, swimming, and tennis teams have won State Championships over the last six years • Students are active in community service leadership, including soup kitchen, peer tutoring, Special Olympics, and Backfield in Motion • The theater program was named “Top 50” in the nation by the American High School Theater Festival, and State winner of the 2005 and 2009 One-Act Play competitions • The Science Olympiad and Envirothon teams were State Champions in 2010 • $1.5 million in need-based financial aid is available to qualified applicants
A T H L E T E
• There are foreign exchange programs with schools in Australia, Great Britain, New Zealand, South Africa, China, and Greece • Twenty students per year are sent abroad through foreign language grants • Boys are committed to serving the community and becoming Gentlemen, Scholars, and Athletes
Now Offering Bus Service to Rutherford & Williamson Counties F or more information, log on to www.montgomerybell.edu or call the Office of A dmission at 615.369.5311 Montgomery Bell Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age, in its employment practices or in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, athletic programs, or other school-administered programs.
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FREE Snack Attack! All ages can make baked potato fries.
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
tue 12 FREE Animal Antics All ages can meet one of the center’s
resident critters. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Brushfire Storytime Mommy & Me Halloween Class Preschoolers and their moms can create a Hal-
loween bowl using the child’s thumb and hand prints. Brushfire Pottery Studio, 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 10 - 11 a.m.; $30; 385-5334 or brushfirepottery.com.
FREE Parents and Tots Please see Monday, Oct. 11 listing. FREE Rachel Sumner Award-winning children’s entertainer Rachel Sumner performs an interactive concert with original songs. Bordeaux Branch Library, 4000 Clarksville Pike, Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 862-5856 or library.nashville.gov.
Tuesdays for Tots: Cheekwood Collects Preschoolers
and their parents can participate in a craft project while learning about the museum’s collections. 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.
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.
wed 13 Author Lecture New York Times bestselling author Mitch
Albom discusses and signs his new book, Have a Little Faith. Gordon Jewish Community Center, 801 Percy Warner Blvd., Nashville; 7 - 8 p.m.; $10 in advance, $15 at the door; 356-7170 or nashvillejcc.org.
Carrie Underwood American Idol winner turned country star
Carrie Underwood headlines an evening of live music. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7:30 p.m.; $35.50 - $55.50; 770-2000 or bridgestonearena.com.
FREE Snack Attack! Please see Monday, Oct. 11 listing. FREE Tackling the Issues: Bullying Ages 13 - 17 can
participate in this bullying workshop and learn what bullying is, the different types and why it’s so harmful. Southeast Branch Library, 2325 Hickory Highlands Drive, Nashville; 4:30 p.m.; 8625871 or library.nashville.gov.
thu 14 Al Menah Shrine Circus Enjoy circus action including
clowns, animals, acrobats and more with proceeds benefiting 22 children’s hospitals across the country. Municipal Auditorium, 417 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2 and 7 p.m., Sun 1:30 and 5:30 p.m.; $12 general admission/$18 reserved seats adults, $6 general admission/$12 reserved ages 11 and younger; 226-7766 or nashvilleauditorium.com.
Kids can enjoy storytelling during the Music & Molasses Festival at the Tennessee Agricultural Museum, Oct. 16 - 17. Bank of America Pops Series: Gershwin “Here to Stay” The Nashville Symphony performs the fascinating
rhythms and song collaborations of George and Ira Gershwin, with vocal performances by Kim Fleming and Lari White. Lipscomb’s Allen Arena, 1 University Park Drive, Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 8 p.m.; $40 - $100; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
FREE Creation Station All ages can make a dancing dragon craft. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org. Taste of Wilson County All ages can mingle with local
fri 15 29th Annual NAIA Pow Wow All ages can celebrate Native American culture with food, arts, crafts, music and dances. Long Hunter State Park, 2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage; 9 a.m. Fri Sun; $3 - $6; 232-9179 or naiatn.org. Al Menah Shrine Circus Please see Thursday, Oct. 14
listing.
Bank of America Pops Series: Gershwin “Here to Stay” Please see Thursday, Oct. 14 listing.
chefs and sample their food while enjoying live music. Proceeds benefit the Wilson County Education Coalition. The Mill, 300 N. Maple St., Lebanon; 5 - 8 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 children; 444-5503 or tasteofwilsoncounty.com.
FREE Cannonsburgh Outdoor Concert Series Bring a lawn chair an enjoy live music by the Hands of Time bluegrass band. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 7 p.m.; 890-0355.
LIVE! at Cheekwood Del McCoury 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.
FREE Celebrate Hispanic Heritage All ages can explore the Hispanic culture by sampling traditional food, creating art and listening to music. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 8 p.m.; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Predators Hockey Cheer for the Nashville Predators when they challenge the St. Louis Blues. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $28.34 - $237.24; 770-7825 or predators.nhl.com.
FREE Preschool Storytime Ages 3 - 5 can hear a reading of The Apple Pie Tree then participate in craft activities. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m.; 373-4826.
FREE Wii Gaming for Teens Ages 13 - 17 can play Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Carnival Games, Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars, Mario Kart and more. Goodlettsville Branch Library, 106 Old Brick Church Pike, Goodlettsville; 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.; 8625862 or library.nashville.gov.
FREE Star Party Amateur astronomers from Murfreesboro will bring their telescopes to show some of the wonders of the heavens to all ages. Take a peek at high-power views of the moon, stars and Jupiter. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 5 - 7:30 p.m.; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. FREE Wetland Walk All ages can embark on 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.
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College Prep. There are no shortcuts. In a global economy and uncertain job market, students must be given the tools to think well and adapt quickly. That’s why we’ve blended a rigorous core curriculum with teachers who encourage students to excel, helping them not only score highly on tests for college, but giving them the confidence they need for life beyond.
Private School Open Houses
JPII. Because A Great Education Is Forever. 117 Caldwell Drive • Hendersonville, TN 37075 615-822-2375 (P) • 615-822-6226 (F) • info@jp2hs.org • www.jp2hs.org
EXAM DATES Placement Exam Dates:PLACEMENT October 23, November 13, December 11, January 29 Placement Exams are held on the following Saturdays from 8:30 AM–12 PM: Coffee with the Headmaster: October 11, November 8 October 24, 2009 • November 14, 2009 • December 12, 2009 • January 23, 2010 (Make Up Exam) Open House: November 9 End, Joelton and Clarksville. JPII offers bus routes to Lebanon, Hermitage, Gallatin, Bellevue/West
We believe that education at its best
should transcend the intellect and engage the whole person; that each student is wonderfully unique and blessed with God-given talents; and that every child is full of possibility, just as he or she is seen leaving home each morning.
OPEN HO U S E E V E N T S Pre-K, Kindergarten & Grade 1 November 3 & 4 Grades 5-12 December 4 • January 29
e! s u o H Open
Wednesday, October 13th 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 11th 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
PLEASE CALL THE ADMISSION OFFICE FOR RESERVATIONS
832-8845
4700 Franklin Road • Nashville, Tennessee 37220 • 615-832-8845 • franklinroadacademy.com
3105 Belmont Boulevard Nashville, TN 37212 615-292-9465 • www.ctk.org Community • Knowledge • Service
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The most famous resident on the Haunted Museum’s ghost trail is the 3,600-year-old mummy. The event at the Tennessee State Museum takes place Saturday, Oct. 23.
sat 16 FREE 23rd Annual Oktoberfest All ages can get
into the fall spirit with crafts, food, art, live entertainment, games, a car show and more. Wilson Bank & Trust, 623 W. Main St., Lebanon; Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 12 - 4:30 p.m.; 443-6522 or wilsonbank.com.
29th Annual NAIA Pow Wow Please see Friday, Oct. 15 listing.
Al Menah Shrine Circus Please see Thursday, Oct. 14
listing.
Bank of America Pops Series: Gershwin “Here to Stay” Please see Thursday, Oct. 14 listing. Candlelight Walking Tour All ages can tour the
cemetery while costumed characters share stories and music of the past. Cedar Grove Cemetery, 609 S. Maple St., Lebanon; 2 - 5 p.m. and 7 - 10 p.m.; $5 - $8; 828-7042 or cedargrovecemeterywalk.com.
FREE Cox Anniversary Party Celebrating 10
years of martial arts, Cox Family Martial Arts Academy (CFMAA) hosts an open house that includes demonstrations, inflatables, child safety ID kits, a dunking booth, costume contest, cake walk and more. CFMAA, 2227-B Southpark Drive, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 893-4567 or coxfamilyma.com.
Girls Get’n Fit 5K Race This 5K run with a kids’ 1K fun run
benefits Ashley’s Place, a nonprofit providing services to sexually abused children in Sumner County. Gallatin Civic Center, 210 Albert Gallatin Ave., Gallatin; 9 a.m. (kids’ run starts at 10:30 a.m.); $25 in advance/$30 race day, kids’ run is $5; girlsgetnfit.com.
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FREE Hank Thompson Trek and Treat All ages
can participate in a 5K run/walk, or choose the Goblin Gallop (a kids’ 100-yard dash) or a one-mile family fun run, followed by a Halloween Family Festival that includes train rides, inflatables, a science show, costume contests, face painting, trick-or-treating and more to benefit lung cancer research through the Uniting Against Lung Cancer grant program. Thompson Plaza at the Streets of Indian Lake, 200 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville; 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.; admission is free, but there are minimum fees for some children’s activities; 824-1734 or hankthompsontrekandtreat.org.
Hike for the Homeless All ages can hike one of two paved trails between 2.8 and 3.1 miles to raise money for Safe Haven Family Shelter, then enjoy inflatables, games and more. Edwin Warner Park Picnic Shelters 9 and 11 off Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville; 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. hike and festivities; $25 suggested donation; safehaven.org.
FREE Planet Art All ages can have fun creating art while learning ways to reuse and recycle. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; call for time; $6; 8902300 or discoverycenteronline.org. Predators Hockey Cheer for the Nashville Predators when
they challenge the Washington Capitals. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 6 p.m.; $28.34 - $237.24; 770-7825 or predators.nhl.com.
Saturday AM: Foliage Friends All ages can turn ordinary leaves into a whimsical creation. 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. FREE Sigma Beta Xi Community Outreach Health Fair
FREE LEGO Building Contest All ages can bring their own
Find health information, meet local law and fire department personnel, enjoy children’s activities and more. Old Fort Park, 1025 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; sigmabetaxi.org.
Music & Molasses Arts & Crafts Festival
FREE Smyrna Depot Days All ages can browse arts and craft booths, enjoy live entertainment and more. Historic District in Downtown Smyrna; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 459-3825 or historicsmyrna.org.
LEGO creations for a chance at winning prizes. HobbyTown USA, 536-J N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 890-6777.
Children’s fare includes “Farmer for a Day” activities like shelling corn and barn painting. They can also pet farm animals, decorate pumpkins, ride ponies, milk goats, bob for apples or have fun at the Pumpkin Typhoon inflatable. Other highlights include molasses making, live music, dancing, horse-drawn wagon rides, homemade ice cream and fried pies. Tennessee Agricultural Museum at Ellington Ag Center, 440 Hogan Road, Nashville; Sat 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $5 ages 5 and older, free ages 4 and younger; 837-5197 or tnagmuseum.org.
FREE Oktoberfest Enjoy crafts, food, art, entertainment, games, a car show and more. Wilson Bank & Trust, 623 W. Main St., Lebanon; Sat 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun 12 4:30 p.m.; 443-6522.
FREE Storytime Little Critter drops by to share stories and pose for pictures. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 11 a.m.; 377-9979 or bn.com.
Train Robbery Excursion Train Ride the train to Watertown with a mock train robbery. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 9 a.m.; $20 - $70; 244-9001 or tcry.org.
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Private School Open Houses
Your child is closer to college than you think.
dlcs.lipscomb.edu
ADMISSIONS OPEN HOUSE Elementary School
Middle & High School
(Pre K - 4th)
(5th - 12th)
4517 Granny White Pike 615.966.6320 Thursday, November 4 • 5 - 7pm Friday, November 5 • 9am - 2pm Sunday, November 14 • 2 - 4pm
3901 Granny White Pike 615.966.6409 Sunday, November 14 • 2 - 4pm Sunday, January 30, 2011 • 2 - 4pm
ES Testing Day Saturday, January 29, 2011 • 2 - 4pm
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FREE Trees, Leaves and Oxygen, Please! All ages can grab a leaf chart and find a match outside while learning how trees live, breathe and feed their leaves. Cason Lane Trailhead Playground, 1100 Cason Trail, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m.; 893-2141.
Davidson Blvd., Columbia; registration is from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., ride is 1 - 2:30 p.m., gates at Riverfront Park open at 1:30 p.m., concert begins at 3 p.m.; prices range from $20 for concert only to $300 for the ride, concert and access to the VIP tent; dierks. com/miles-and-music-kids-nashville.
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FREE Fire and Ice Cruise In All ages can view vintage cars, hot rods, motorcycles and tractors while enjoying music from the ’50s and ’60s. Gregory Mills Park, 390 Enon Springs Road E., Smyrna; 1 - 4 p.m.; 459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org.
FREE 23rd Annual Oktoberfest Please see Saturday, Oct. 16 listing.
29th Annual NAIA Pow Wow Please see Friday, Oct. 15
listing.
Al Menah Shrine Circus Please see Thursday, Oct. 14
Music & Molasses Arts & Crafts Festival Please see Saturday, Oct. 16 listing.
Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Snack Attack! All ages can make chocolate delight. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org. FREE Storysongs with Zak Morgan Grammy nominated children’s musician Zak Morgan presents an interactive live show featuring story-songs full of vocabulary and wordplay. Richland Park Branch Library, 4711 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 862-5870 or library.nashville.gov. FREE Storytime Little Critter drops by to share stories and pose for pictures. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 11 a.m.; 377-9979 or bn.com.
FREE Oktoberfest Please see Saturday, Oct. 16 listing.
listing.
Dierks Bentley Miles and Music for Kids This fund-
raising event for Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, hosted by country star Dierks Bentley, includes a motorcycle ride from Columbia to downtown Nashville followed by a concert starring Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Jerrod Niemann and more. The ride starts at Harley Davidson of Columbia Superstore, 1616 Harley
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FREE Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in a “My Space” program. The Discovery Center at
FREE Animal Antics All ages can meet one of the center’s
resident critters. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
road trip zoo atlanta: where more wild things are!
I
f you so happen to be in Atlanta during fall break or for a weekend, don’t miss a chance to visit Zoo Atlanta. The remarkable zoo dates back to 1889 and is currently home to the nation’s largest collection of western lowland gorillas with 23 of them living in distinct social groups. We enjoyed watching a mama gorilla maneuver in the gorgeous habitat, infant in arms all the while ... and also watched as massive male gorillas chomped on apples. The spectator fun never ceases: A black rhino came running when a zookeeper called her name. We watched long-necked giraffes (bigger in person than what you might think), zebras, orangutans, monkeys, elephants, kangaroo, meerkats, lemurs, a lion, pandas, leopard, tiger and sun bears. My sons found the World of Reptiles exhibit to be the most outstanding display of snakes, lizards and other rare creatures they’d ever seen. In fact, the reptile house is home to more than 400 individuals representing more than 100 species! The children’s petting zoo is filled with peaceful animals that children can brush and pet to their heart’s delight. From the African Plains to the Asian Forest, there’s plenty to see and plenty to miss if you don’t go one day soon. Zoo Atlanta is located at 800 Cherokee Ave. S.E., Atlanta. Hours are Mon - Fri 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat - Sun 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Admission is $19.99 ages 12 and older, $14.99 ages 3 - 11, free ages 2 and younger. Call 404-624WILD or visit zooatlanta.org. — susan day
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FREE KidKraft: Make a Mask
Preschooler and school-age children can create their own Halloween masks. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church St.; Tue Wed 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; 862-5800 or library. nashville.gov.
Private School Open Houses
6 continents
90 years
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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 Lewisberg Pike, Franklin; 6:15 p.m.; 834-3287.
FREE Parents and Tots Please see
Monday, Oct. 18 listing.
Predators Hockey Cheer for the Nashville Predators when they challenge the Calgary Flames. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $28.34 - $237.24; 770-7825 or predators.nhl.com.
FREE Storysongs with Zak Morgan
Grammy nominated children’s musician Zak Morgan presents an interactive live show featuring story-songs full of vocabulary and wordplay. Watkins Park Branch Library, 612 17th Ave. N., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; library. nashville.gov.
Inspired learnin g for a lifetime. W IN DOW S ON WALDORF TOUR
Tuesdays for Tots: Mini Monsters Preschoolers and their
parents can create one-of-a-kind friendly monsters for their Halloween decor. 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.
Early Childhood Through Grade Eight
3201 Hillsboro Pike • Nashville, TN 37215 www.LindenWaldorf.org • 615.354.0270
wed 20 FREE KidKraft: Make a Mask
Please see Tuesday, Oct. 19 listing.
FREE Rachel Sumner Award-winning
children’s entertainer Rachel Sumner performs an interactive concert with original songs. Madison Branch Library, 610 Gallatin Pike S., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 862-5868 or library.nashville.gov.
FREE Snack Attack! Please see Monday, Oct. 18 listing.
FREE Storysongs with Zak Morgan
Grammy nominated children’s musician Zak Morgan presents an interactive live show featuring story-songs full of vocabulary and wordplay. Green Hills Branch Library, 3701 Benham Ave., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 8625863 or library.nashville.gov.
thu 21 14th Annual Artclectic This fundraiser
for University School of Nashville (USN) features more than 50 artists displaying their works in ceramics, photography, painting, sculpture, jewelry, digital art and more. The event includes special children’s activities and refreshments. USN, 2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville; Thu 6 - 9 p.m. (patrons party, $125), Fri (community party, $10), Sat 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. (free admission), Sun 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (free admission); 277-7460 or artclectic.org. (please turn the page)
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haunted houses & spooky tours Beech Historic Graveyard Walk (Saturday, Oct. 16) Tour the historic cemetery while learning
history about Shackle Island and its inhabitants. Beech Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 3216 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville; 4 - 9 p.m.; $6 ages 6 and older, free ages 5 and younger; 824-3990.
Carnton Ghost Tour Ghost tours will take place
this year, although no specific dates have been announced. Call or check Web site or Facebook page for dates, times and admission. Historic Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin; 794-0903 or carnton.org.
Dead Land Haunted Woods (Oct. 1 - 30) More
than one mile of terrifying woods for ages 9 and older. 7040 Murfreesboro Road, Lebanon; Fri - Sat 7 p.m. 12 a.m.; $15; deadlandwoods.com.
Death Row Sanitarium of Slaughter (Oct. 2 30) Middle Tennessee’s largest indoor haunted house
is also one of the most kid friendly compared to others with more than 80,000 square feet of fright. 418 Harding Industrial Drive, Nashville; Fri - Sat 7 p.m. 12 a.m. $12; 833-1433 or deathrowhauntedhouse.net.
Death Valley Haunted Woods (Oct. 1 - 31)
Be prepared for hikes that are dark and terrifying featuring all kinds of boogey men. 769 W. Main St., Hendersonville; Fri - Sat 7 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sun 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. (with additional weeknights, Oct. 19 - 24, 7 p.m. - 1 a.m.) ; $15; 822-5106 or dvhauntedwoods. com.
Devil’s Dungeon (Oct. 1 - Oct. 31) Nashville’s
most controversial haunted house features two floors of shocking gore. 510 Davidson St., Nashville; Fri Sat 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., Sun 7 - 10 p.m.; $13; 256-0053 or devilsdungeon.net.
Evergreen Cemetery Tour of Gravestones and Legends (Oct. 2 and 8) This tour includes tales,
historical facts and old-fashioned stories. Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; Sat 10 a.m., Fri 4 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 11 and younger; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum. org.
Fiddlers Grove Gaslight Ghost Tour (Saturday, Oct. 23) Embark on a ghost tour where historical characters step out to talk about life in their period and the afterlife. James E. Ward Ag Center, 945 Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon; 7 - 9 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 12 and younger; 443-2626 or fiddlersgrove. org.
Gallatin City Cemetery Candlelight Tour (Saturday, Oct. 2) This 14th annual event features
costumed interpreters telling stories of the historic characters buried in the cemetery. Gallatin City Cemetery, 250 Cemetery Ave., Gallatin; 4 - 10 p.m.; $8 adults, $3 ages 6 - 12, free ages 5 and younger; 451-3738 or sumnercountymuseum.org.
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Ghost Tours and Haunted Hayrides (Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30) Ages 10 and older can embark on
Jailhouse Industrys Haunted Woods Trail of Fears (Oct. 8 - 30) Get spooked in the woods
Grave Matters (Oct. 1 - 31) Your guide, dressed in period costume, will enlighten you with dramatic tales from Franklin’s past. Franklin on Foot, located in Franklin’s two cemeteries across the street from each other at Fourth Avenue North and North Margin Street, Franklin; times vary, call ahead; $15 for adults, $5 for kids ages 7 - 13; Call 400-3808 or visit franklinonfoot. com to make reservations.
Monster Mountain (Oct. 1 - Oct. 31) Journey
a haunted hayride and candlelit walk of the plantation with ghost stories and tales of strange events that occur on the property. Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna; 7 - 11 p.m. (last hayride departs at 10 p.m.); $5; 459-2341 or samdavishome.org.
Haunted Nashville (Oct. 1 - 31) Rated one of
the Top 25 scary excursions in the nation by Haunted Attraction Magazine, Tennessee’s ultimate haunted attraction complex with three mind blowing walkthrough shows in one location. 3436 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage. Oct. 1, 2, 8, 17, 24 and 28: 8 - 10:30 p.m., Oct 9 and 15: 8 p.m. - 12 a.m., Oct. 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30: 7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m., Oct. 31: 7:30 11:30 p.m.; $16 - $21 (the $28 Slash Pass includes all three attractions and a shorter wait time); 752-4292 or hauntednashville.com.
Haunted Franklin Tour (Oct. 1 - 31) Ages 6
and older can hear ghoulish tales of historic Franklin. Franklin on Foot, departing from the old courthouse on Franklin’s public square; 8 p.m. daily; $15 ages 14 and older, $10 ages 6 - 13; call 400-3808 or visit franklinonfoot.com to make reservations.
The Haunted Trails of Horror (Oct. 20 - 21)
Take a hayride along the haunted Harpeth River, meet kooky characters and enjoy eerie sounds from a live DJ. Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road; 6:30 - 9 p.m.; $5 ages 4 and older, free ages 3 and younger; 790-5719, ext. 10 or wcparksandrec. com.
during this family-friendly event for all ages (note that this tour is scary for some young children). Leiper’s Fork Village Field, 4000 Block of Old Hillsboro Road, Franklin; Fri - Sat 7 - 10 p.m.; $7 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger; 870-8870 or jailhouseindustrys.com.
through the decrepit mining town of Cavern Hills and experience sheer terror. This year’s theme is “Vamps of Vengeance.” 273 McMurty Road, Hendersonville; Fri - Sat (plus Sunday, Oct. 31) 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.; $15; 338-4632 or monstermountain.net.
Mourning by Candlelight (Oct. 22 - 23) A tour of Evergreen Cemetery and the mansion by candlelight. Oaklands Historic House Museum, 900 N. Maney Ave., Murfreesboro; 6 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 ages 11 and younger; 893-0022 or oaklandsmuseum. org. Not so Haunted Hayride and Carnival (Oct. 22 - 23) Little ones can experience a less scary outing that includes a hayride through the backcountry with animated critters frolicking for family entertainment. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; 5 - 7 p.m.; $3 hayride, the carnival is free but some games require tickets; 867-4913 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Nashville Ghost Tours (through Sunday, Oct. 31) 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, Nashville; Wed - Mon 8 p.m.; $15 ages 12 and older, $8 ages 7 - 11, free ages 6 and younger; 884-3999 or nashvilleghosttours.com.
Old Scream Road (Oct. 20 - 23) The brave-at-
heart can embark on Murfreesboro’s scariest hayride. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; excursions begin at dark and run through 9 p.m.; $5 for ages 9 and older; 867-4913 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks.
Scream Creek Haunted Woods (Oct. 1 - 30)
Located at Honeysuckle Hill Farm, this haunted jaunt is not suitable for small children. 1765 Martins Chapel Church Road, Springfield; Every Friday and Saturday night through Sat., Oct. 30, first group goes through at dark and the last tickets will be sold at 11 p.m.; $15 (an $18 combo ticket also includes the flashlight corn maze, hayride and jump pillow); 382-7593 or screamcreek.com.
Slaughterhouse (Oct. 2 - Oct. 31) One
of Nashville’s oldest haunted houses has some high-tech effects. 423 Sixth Ave. S., Nashville; Fri - Sat (plus Halloween night) 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.; $15; slaughterfest.com.
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FREE Creation Station All ages can create a fall door hanging. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org.
An Evening with Nicholas Zumbro Pianist Nicholas Zumbro joins the Murfreesboro Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music. First United Methodist Church, 265 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 7:30 p.m.; $40 adults, $20 students; 8981862 or murfreesborosymphony.com.
Predators Hockey Cheer for the Nashville Predators when
they challenge the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $28.34 - $237.24; 770-7825 or predators.nhl.com.
SunTrust Classical Series: Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto The Nashville Symphony performs an evening of
classical music by Brahms, Mozart and Wagner. War Memorial Auditorium, 301 Sixth Ave. N., Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Fri - Sat 8 p.m.; $35 - $85; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony.org.
fri 22 14th Annual Artclectic Please see Thursday, Oct. 21 listing. FREE Barfield Halloween Bash Carnival All
ages can enjoy live music, dancing, games, prizes, costume contests, candy and more. Barfield Crescent Park, 697 Barfield Crescent Road, Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat beginning at 5 p.m.; some games require tickets for a small fee; 890-5333 or murfreesborotn.gov/parks. (please turn the page)
Children can enjoy pony rides during the Fall Festival at Providence Christian Academy on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Private School Open Houses
Come visit!
Ongoing tours available for all grade levels. Call 250-8916 to schedule. Ensworth High School Open House: Sunday, November 7 at 2pm Red Gables Campus, Grades P1–8: 211 Ensworth Ave. • Devon Farm Campus, Grades 9–12: 7401 Hwy. 100 • www.ensworth.com • Financial Aid Available
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Local boys pose in their costumes during last year’s Tuesdays for Tots: Goblins in the Garden event at Cheekwood. This year’s fun takes place on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Full Moon Pickin’ Party Bluegrass pickers jam under the light of the full 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 adults, $10 ages 7 - 15, free ages 6 and younger, $5 pickers with a bluegrass instrument; 370-8053 or friendsofwarnerparks.com.
FREE Brenthaven Bazaar This arts and crafts bazaar
SunTrust Classical Series: Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto Please see Thursday, Oct. 21 listing.
of Gallatin hosts this event for ages 10 and younger than includes a storytelling of There Was an Old Monster, followed by a related craft activity. Gallatin Public Library, 123 E. Main St., Gallatin; 10:30 a.m.; 452-1722.
FREE Wetland Walk All ages can embark on 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 23 14th Annual Artclectic Please see Thursday, Oct. 21 listing. American Girl Fashion Show Girls 5 and older can enjoy
festivities that include a showcase of historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls along with refreshments, party favors and door prizes. Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Tennessee. The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road; Sat - Sun 1 and 4 p.m.; $30; 329-1375, ext. 33, or specialolympicstn.org.
FREE Barfield Halloween Bash Carnival Please see Friday, Oct. 22 listing.
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features handmade goods, baked items, Christmas crafts, children’s clothing, jewelry, hats and scarves, and more. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 373-4826 or brenthaven.org.
FREE Bringing Stories to Life The Junior Service League
Cookeville Super Fall Foliage Excursion Train Ride
the rails to Cookeville and back to view the fall colors and enjoy shopping during the layover. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8 a.m.; $30 - $130; 244-9001 or tcry.org.
FREE Fall Festival Celebration Enjoy an afternoon
of live music, hay rides, face painting, a country store, pony rides, giant slides, silent auction items, scarecrows, pumpkins and more. Providence Christian Academy, 410 Dejarnette Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; admission is free, but rides require tickets; 904-0902 or providencechristian.com.
FREE Family Program: Musical Petting Zoo All ages can get a hands-on introduction to a variety of musical instruments. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 222 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville; 1 p.m.; 416-2001 or countrymusichalloffame.org.
Fiddlers Grove Fall Festival Celebrate all-things
autumn with costume contests, pumpkin-carving activities, a punkin’ chunkin’ contest, a quilt show, antiques appraisal and more. James E. Ward Ag Center, 945 E. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $5 adults, free ages 12 and younger; 443-2626 or fiddlersgrove.org.
Halloween Blowout Ages 2 - 12 and their parents can play carnival games, enter a costume and scariest scream contest, enjoy refreshments and have fun with a balloon drop where 2,000 balloons filled with goodies will fall. Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.; 4 - 8 p.m.; $5; 7999331 or wcparksandrec.com. FREE Halloween Fun Storytime All ages can wear their costumes for a costume parade, a reading of Halloween Night and Scaredy Cat Splat along with craft activities. Barnes & Noble, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 11 a.m.; 895-8050 or bn.com. FREE Halloween in the Park All ages can partici-
pate in costume contests, a three-legged race, egg toss and pie-eating contest along with browsing more than 75 vendor booths. Sharp Springs Natural Area, 1000 Espey Drive, Smyrna; 3 - 8 p.m.; 459-9773 or townofsmyrna.org.
FREE Halloween Party All ages can wear their costumes for a reading of Scaredy-Cat Splat along with treats and Halloween activities. Barnes & Noble, 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 11 a.m.; 377-9979 or bn.com. (“The Dailies” continue on page 95)
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FREE EVENT
* Craft Tent * Face Painting Kid’s of all ages will have * Balloon Artist the opportunity to look at, * Performance Stage climb on and sound all the * Raffle Prizes bells and whistles on nearly * D&H Railroad 30 different large scale trackless train rides construction and public for only $1 service vehicles. For more information call (615) 302-0971, x. 16 or visit www.wcparksandrec.com (cost incurred for concessions)
An Enchanting Festival for the Family Saturday, November 6 • 10 am - 4pm $5 adults • $3 children • under 3 free
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October 30 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Lipscomb University’s Collins Alumni Auditorium Nashville Symphony Kelly Corcoran, conductor Presented in collaboration with the Adventure Science Center Put on your space suit and take a trip into outer space as the Nashville Symphony performs selections that explore the mysteries of the night skies — but be prepared for some Halloween thrills and chills, including a crash-landing on a strange alien world! Holst’s The Planets and excerpts from Star Wars are among the works you can expect to hear after lift-off. Come in costume for double the fun!
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Tractor-pulled hayrides Corn maze
Ancient fish weir Corn cannon Pumpkin patch Shed with picnic tables
Cookout sites with fire pits 40” slides
Concessions
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Playground area
Fall decorations of pumpkins, straw, cornstalks, corn and mums
Ring Farm
2628 Greens Mill Road, Columbia, TN
(931) 486-2395 ringfarm.com 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.
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October 2nd thru November 13th Adult: $8 ($6 with military ID) Children 12yrs & under: $6 2yrs & under FREE!
Saturday 10am - 6pm Sunday 1pm - 6pm
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october 30 11am to 5pm Come celebrate with us! Bring the entire family!
Mexican Marketplace Live Music & Dance Performances Hands-on Activities Tour the Museum & Community Altars all activities are bi-lingual $15 Adults :: Children Under 18 FREE
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outdoor experience downon-the-farm ...CAMP UNDER THE STARS... Bring your own tent, sleeping bag, and flashlight. Set up begins at 4pm. Hayride and many The Jimmy activities will be instore. Maxey Meals provided: dinnerHotdog, drink and chips; Learning marshmallow roast. Flapjack Center breakfast will be served the following morning. Checkout at 9am. Cost is $20 per Gift Shop person. Group rate (8 or more campers) $18.00 per Mon-Fri person.
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A local girl proudly displays her costume at Franklin’s Pumpkinfest event in 2009. Bring your family to this year’s festivities on Saturday, Oct. 30. FREE Harvest Days and Fiber Festival All ages
can celebrate fall in pioneer fashion with old-time music and dance, hayrides, pottery demonstrations, broom making, blacksmithing, art and antique auto exhibits, fiber demonstrations, craft booths and more. Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front St., Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; 890-0355.
FREE Haunted Museum The museum’s annual
ghost story festival features a “ghost trail” with prizes, crafts and refreshments, ghost stories from Tennessee’s past — including the Bell Witch and the Cherokee spirit, Spearfinger. The trail ends at the Tall Tales Stage where professional storytellers tell stories about Tennessee. Costumes are encouraged. Tennessee State Museum, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; 1 - 4 p.m.; 741-2692 or tnmuseum.org.
Hauntings at the Hermitage This event includes
haunted tours of the house, a candlelit garden and cemetery tour, haunted hayrides through the woods, pumpkin decorating, music, classic Halloween films and Tennessee ghost tales. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville; 5:30 - 9 p.m. today at Oct. 30; $13 adults, $11 ages 13 - 18, $7 ages 6 12, free ages 5 and younger; 889-2941 or thehermitage.com.
FREE PB & J Fall Festival Enjoy carnival games,
hayrides, a cake walk, bake sale, inflatables, vendor booths and more. PB & J Day School, 120 Werthan Circle, Franklin; 1 - 5 p.m.; some activities require tickets; 791-9003 or pbjdayschool.com.
FREE Safety Fair Celebrate HobbyTown’s 10th
anniversary with a safety fair including law enforcement vehicles, children’s fingerprinting, inflatables, balloons, games with prizes and more. HobbyTown USA, 536 -J N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 890-6777.
Saturday AM: Cultural Creations In honor of the Latin
American celebration, El Dia de los Muertos, all ages can create a cultural craft item. 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.
FREE Special Needs Storytime Children of all ages and abilities can listen to stories and songs while socializing with each other. Green Hills Branch Library, 3701 Benham Ave., Nashville; 10:30 a.m.; 862-5863 or library.nashville.gov.
SunTrust Classical Series: Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto Please see Thursday, Oct. 21 listing.
sun 24 14th Annual Artclectic Please see Thursday, Oct. 21 listing. American Girl Fashion Show Please see Saturday, Oct. 23 listing.
FREE Fall Family Funfest All ages can enjoy an
afternoon of fun with inflatables, character appearances and a performance by The WannaBeatles. The first 300 kids can decorate pumpkins and play games. Stones River Mall, 1720 Old Fort Pkwy., Murfreesboro; 2 - 5 p.m.; 896-4486 or stonesrivermall.com.
FREE Fall Fest Have fun with inflatables, carnival games, popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, costume contests and more. West End Church of Christ, 3534 West End Ave., Nashville; 3 - 6 p.m. (trunk-or-treating begins at 5:30 p.m.); westendcoc.org. Titans Football Root for the Tennessee Titans when they challenge the Philadelphia Eagles. LP Field, 1 Titans Way, Nashville; 12 p.m.; $51.29 - $91.29; 800-745-3000 or titansonline.com. (please turn the page)
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FREE Parents and Tots Preschoolers and their parents can participate in a pumpkin program. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 9 a.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
Great Pumpkin Festival All ages can visit the Little Pumpkin Patch, view the Dragons and Fairies exhibit, try Vietnamese moon cakes, play games, explore the night sky, participate in a costume contest and meet Janet from Janet’s Planet. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 4 - 7 p.m.; $5 (there is a $1 fee to enter the costume contest); 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Snack Attack! All ages can create pumpkin whip. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
tue 26 FREE Animal Antics All ages can meet one of the center’s
resident critters. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 3:30 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline.org.
FREE Parents and Tots Please see Monday, Oct. 25 listing. Tuesdays for Tots: Goblins in the Garden Pre-
schoolers can dress up for a costume parade (at 10:30 a.m.) and enjoy crafts, trick-or-treating, spooky surprises and special treats. 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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share ghostly, mysterious stories for all ages. Crockett Park on Crockett Road, Brentwood; Fri - Sat 6 - 9 p.m.; 483-8146.
Preschool Pumpkin Patch Ages 2 - 5 can have fun in a non-scary event for little trick-or-treaters that includes a costume contest, games, a cake walk and other Halloween activities. Patterson Park Gym, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; 5 - 7 p.m.; 893-7439.
13 - 17 can wear costumes, enjoy finger foods and dancing while a live DJ spins tunes. Delmas Long Community Center, 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 6 - 9 p.m.; $10; 851-2253 or goodlettsvilleparks. org.
FREE Snack Attack! Please see
FREE Creation Station All ages can create a fall door hanging. Discovery Center at Murfree Spring, 502 S.E. Broad St., Murfreesboro; 2 - 4 p.m.; $6; 890-2300 or discoverycenteronline. org. FREE Market Fest Local vendors will be on hand to sell their goods and services, including holiday gifts. Rutherford County YMCA, 205 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; 895-5995.
Predators Hockey Cheer for the Nashville Predators when they challenge the St. Louis Blues. Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville; 7 p.m.; $28.34 - $237.24; 770-7825 or predators.nhl.com.
FREE Preschool Storytime Ages 3 - 5 can hear a reading of It’s Pumpkin Time then participate in craft activities. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 10 a.m.; 373-4826. FREE Trunk-or-Treat Kids can enjoy face painting, balloon animals, guest appearances, trick-or-treating and more. Rutherford County YMCA, 205 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 5:30 - 8 p.m.; 895-5995.
FREE Halloween at The Avenue and Screen on the Green All ages can trick-or-treat at select
stores and enjoy face painting and balloon art. Then take in an outdoor screening of Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. The Avenue Murfreesboro, 2615 Medical Center Pkwy.; 4 - 6 p.m. trick-or-treat, 6:30 p.m. movie; 893-4207 or Murfreesboro. shoptheavenue.com.
FREE Halloween on the Square
Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating activities. Public Square, Watertown; 4:30 p.m.; 237-0270 or watertowntn.com.
FREE Hamilton Fall Festival
Enjoy crafts, children’s games, bake sales, a yard sale, a silent auction, barbecue lunch and more. Hamilton United Methodist Church, 3105 Hamilton Church Road, Antioch; 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 361-7210.
Hauntings at The Hermitage Please see Saturday, Oct. 23 listing.
sat 30 The Ann & Monroe Carell Family Trust Pied Piper Series: Halloween in Space This
Nashville Symphony performance designed for children features Halloween thrills and chills along with excerpts from The Planets and Star Wars. Lipscomb’s Collins Alumni Auditorium, 1 University Park Drive, Nashville; 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; $12 - $25; 687-6400 or nashvillesymphony. org.
FREE Belle Meade Book Club
Students in grades 2 - 12 can participate in age-specific spooky book readings and discussions. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; 3 - 4 p.m.; 356-0501, ext. 48, or bellemeadeplantation.com.
FREE Church of the Advent Fall Festival This annual event features
children’s games, a silent auction, used book sale,
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experience the traditions of this Mexican holiday with music, dance, traditional art activities, food and more. Cheekwood, 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; $15 adults, free ages 17 and younger; 356-8000 or cheekwood.org.
Oct. 29 listing.
thu 28 make a clay turkey using their handprints. Brushfire Pottery Studio, 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 3:30 - 5 p.m.; $18; 385-5334 or brushfirepottery.com.
the rails to Cookeville and back to view the fall colors and enjoy shopping during the layover. Tennessee Central Railway Museum, 220 Willow St., Nashville; 8 a.m.; $30 - $130; 244-9001 or tcry.org.
FREE Haunted Trails Please see Friday,
Monday, Oct. 25 listing.
After School Clay Handprint Turkey Class Ages 6 and older can
Cookeville Super Fall Foliage Excursion Train Ride
El Dia de los Muertos Families can explore and
FREE Haunted Trails Eleven local storytellers will
Pumpkin Smash Ages
craft vendors, barbecue dinner and more. Church of the Advent, 5501 Franklin Road, Nashville; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; admission is free, but the barbecue dinner is $10 adults, $5 ages 6 and younger; 373-5630.
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amilies can enjoy entertainment, information and shopping during Nashville Parent and Sumner Parent’s All About Kids show at RiverGate Mall on Saturday, Oct. 30. See what’s hot in kids’ fall fashions, take in a variety of live performances and demonstrations, register for thousands of dollars in prize giveaways, play on inflatables and browse vendor booths from area businesses, schools and non-profit organization. RiverGate Mall is located at 1000 RiverGate Pkwy., Goodlettsville. Hours are 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., and admission is free. Learn more at 256-2158 or parentworld.com.
the dailies FREE Howl-o-ween This inaugural event for dogs
and their families includes a treat hunt, doggie costume contests, music, prizes and more. Fenway’s Dog Park, 745 Caldwell Lane, Goodlettsville; 10 - 11 a.m.; goodlettsvilleparks. com.
FREE Junglenasticks Meet & Greet Halloween Treat Preschoolers and their
parents can learn about the new Junglenasticks program with some Halloween hoots. Cheer 1, 7657 Hwy. 70 S., Bellevue; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 969-9955 or junglenasticks.com.
FREE OSLA Oktoberfest
Celebrate fall with familyfriendly games and activities, Germaninspired food and a silent auction. Our Savior Lutheran Academy, 5110 Franklin Road, Nashville; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 833-3779 or oslanashville.org.
FREE Pumpkinfest This an-
nual street festival features trick-or-treating, arts and crafts vendors, a chili cook-off, live entertainment, costume con-
tests and more. Main Street from Public Square to Fifth Avenue, Franklin; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 591-8500 or historicfranklin.com.
Spring Hill Craft Fair Crafters and vendors display their
collections of gifts, jewelry, holiday decorations, crafts, purses, children’s clothing and accessories, and visitors can participate in a silent auction. Spring Hill Elementary School, 5359 Main St., Spring Hill; 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; $1 adults, free ages 12 and younger; shespta.com.
FREE TPOM Family Fall Festival
All ages can enjoy an afternoon of food, carnival games, inflatables and a live concert. The Pentecostals of Murfreesboro, 1800 New Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro; 4 p.m. (concert begins at 7 p.m.); 893-5906 or tpomchurch. com.
sun 31 Happy Halloween!
FREE Belle Meade Community Trick-or-Treat
Kids in Grades preschool through 12 can enter a costume contest, play games, get candy and more. Belle Meade Plantation, 5025 Harding Road, Nashville; 1 - 3 p.m.; 356-0501, ext. 48, or bellemeadeplantation.com.
FREE Fall Festival Families can enjoy an afternoon
of outdoor games, inflatables, food and more. Joy Church, 1019 Charlie Daniels Pkwy., Mt. Juliet; 3 - 6 p.m.; 7735252 or joychurchinternational.org.
FREE Halloween Moonlight Madness All ages
can trick-or-treat, participate in costume contests, enjoy games and more. Public Square, Lebanon; 5 p.m.; 444-5503 or lebanonwilsontnchamber.org.
FREE Pumpkin Festival All ages can enjoy family activities like trick-or-treating on the walking trail, hayrides through the park, roasting s’mores and more. Moss-Wright Park, 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 5 - 7:30 p.m.; 851-2255 or goodlettsvilleparks.com. T.J. Martell Family Day Bring the family out for a day of carnival games, face painting, vendor booths with giveaways and a performance by iCarly star Jennette McCurdy. Belmont’s Curb Event Center, 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; 1 - 4 p.m.; $15 ($50 for a family of four); nashvillefamilyday.com. FREE Trunk-or-Treat All ages can come in costume and nab candy. Brenthaven Church, 516 Franklin Road, Brentwood; 5 p.m.; 373-4826.
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here are many things I love about fall — cooler weather after a hot and humid Middle Tennessee summer, the changing of the leaves, the onset of new and colorful birds visiting the feeders outside, Halloween and the unveiling of new season schedules by our area professional and community theater venues in the area. Granted, there are a few, like the Boiler Room Theatre (BRT) in Franklin, that operate year round, but for the most part, many outlets organize their performance schedules in the fall and spring. And I’m excited to report that there are a lot of fun shows happening during the 2010/2011 season, comprising musicals (my favorite) and straight plays, with offerings for young children, older children, teens and a few that are best suited for adults only — the latter make for great parents’ night out dates! The Wizard of Oz is an obvious favorite among kids, and two opportunities are coming soon serving opposite ends of Middle Tennessee. The Arts Center of Cannon County (artscenterofcc.com) mounts it Nov. 5 - 20, and Feb. 3 - 13 next year you can catch it in Hendersonville with The Steeple Players (steepleplayers.org). Lamplighter’s Theatre in Smyrna (lamplighterstheatre.com) — which, in my opinion, is the best community theater group in Middle Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Arts Center of Cannon County Nov. 5 - 20 Tennessee — launched its new season last month with a fantastic for its production of The Wizard of Oz. production of The Sound of Music, and next is A Christmas Carol (Dec. 10 - 19), and I’m really looking forward to seeing its production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Feb. 11 - 20). Especially for kids, Nashville Children’s Theatre (nashvillechildrenstheatre.org) has a big season this year with six shows, including one, Jack’s Tale (June 10 - 26), penned by Artistic Director Scot Copeland. I’m also looking forward to seeing what NCT does with Jason and the Golden Fleece (Jan. 18 - Feb. 6) and Goodnight Moon (Feb. 22 - April 3). Older kids can experience professional, equity productions by Tennessee Repertory Theatre (tenneesseerep.org), which kicks off its new season this month with the classic play, To Kill a Mockingbird (Oct. 2 - 23), featuring three local kids playing the roles of Scout, Jem and Dill. Middle Tennessee’s newest professional players, Studio Tenn Theatre Company (studiotenn.com), also opens its season this month with the much-anticipated production of Hello, Dolly! (Oct. 21 - 24), playing at Belmont’s beautiful Troutt Theater. Of course, TPAC’s Broadway Series (tpac.org) is a big attraction in town. Your kids will certainly want tickets to Shrek the Musical, coming Jan. 25 - 30 (and a set of tickets makes for a great stocking stuffer ... hint, hint!). Other shows on the roster that are sure to dazzle a younger audience include Blue Man Group (Nov. 16 - 21), Cats (April 1 - 3) and Stomp (June 14 - 19). And if you want to introduce them to a classic, take them to see Les Miserables when it’s here May 17 - 22. Want to know what else is coming? Log on to parentworld.com and click on The Family Manual where you can find a list of performing arts companies and their upcoming seasons. Now, with so many good shows on the horizon, I’ve got to go figure out what to wear!
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take in some theater with your family this month!
Menopause the Musical (Oct. 19 - 23; Ages 14 and older)
GFour Productions at TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Fri 8 p.m., Sat 2 and 8 p.m.; $29.50 - $47.50; 782-4040 or tpac.org.
Murdered Alive! (Oct. 15 - 17; Ages 9 and older) The Sunshine Players at The Theatre at Patterson Park, 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $7.50 adults, $6 youth; 893-7439. Once Upon a Mattress (Oct. 1 - 23; Ages 10 and older)
Towne Centre Theatre, 136 Fierson St., Brentwood; Thu - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $20 adults, $16 students; 221-1174 or townecentretheatre.com.
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Rear Widow (continues through Saturday, 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.
Margaux Granath (Scout), Christopher Dean (Jem) and Isaiah Frank (Dill) from Tennessee Repertory Theatre’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird, running Oct. 2 - 23. Andrea Chénier (Oct. 7 and 9; Ages 10 and older) Nashville
Opera at TPAC’s Polk Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Thu 7 p.m., Sat 8 p.m.; $33.50 - $92.50; 782-4040 or nashvilleopera. org.
Blue Sky Boys (Oct. 8 - 23; 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.
Bud, Not Buddy (Oct. 2, 9, 10, 16, and 17; Ages 8 and older)
Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton St., Nashville; 2 p.m. (an additional 4 p.m. performance takes place on Oct. 16); $17 adults, $12 children; 252-4675 or nashvillechildrenstheatre.org.
Cyrano de Bergerac (Oct. 29 - Nov. 13; Ages 13 and older) Act 1 Players at the Darkhorse Theater, 4610 Charlotte Ave., Nashville; Wed - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 students; 726-2281 or act1online.com.
Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (Oct. 7 - 24; 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.
Dreamgirls (Oct. 26 - 31; Ages 12 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.
FREE Ellingtown! (Oct. 1 - 30; All ages) Nashville Jazz
Workshop at Nashville Public Library’s Children’s Theater, 615 Church St., Nashville; Fri - Sat 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; 862-5800 or library.nashville.gov.
The Glass Menagerie (continues through Sunday, 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.
Hamlet (Oct. 1, 2, 8 and 9; All ages) Wishing Chair Productions Nashville Public Library’s Children’s Theater, 615 Church St., Nashville; 4 p.m.; 862-5800 or library.nashville.gov. Hello, Dolly! (Oct. 21 - 24; Ages 10 and older) Studio Tenn Theatre Company at Belmont’s Troutt Theatre, 2100 Belmont Blvd., Nashville; 7 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees Sat and Sun; $20 - $49; studiotenn.com.
Jacques Brel (Oct. 8 - 24; Ages 13 and older) Murfreesboro Little Theatre, 702 Ewing Ave., Murfreesboro; Fri - Sat 7 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $10 adults, $5 students; 893-9825 or mltarts.com.
Jeckyll & Hyde the Musical (Oct. 15 - 31; Ages 12 and
older) Circle Players at Keeton Theatre, FiftyForward Donelson Station, 108 Donelson Pike, Nashville; Thu - Sat 7:30 p.m. (with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday, Oct. 30), Sun 2 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 students, free ages 6 and younger (all tickets on Thursdays are $10); 332-7529 or circleplayers.net.
Juvie (Oct. 1 - 16; Ages 10 and older) Lakewood Theatre Company, 2211 Old Hickory Blvd., Old Hickory; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $12 adults, $10 students; 847-0934 or lakewoodtheatre.homestead.com. The Last One Out (Oct. 7 - 17; Ages 12 and older) Encore
Theatre 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.
FREE The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Oct. 22, 23, 29 and 30; Ages 8 and older) Nashville Public Library’s Children’s Theater, 615 Church St., Nashville; 4 p.m.; 862-5800 or library. nashville.gov.
Rent (continues through Saturday, Sept. 4; Ages 14 and older)
Boiler Room Theatre, 230 Franklin Road, Franklin; Tue 8 p.m., Thu 8 p.m. (Oct. 14, 21 and 28 only), Fri - Sat 8 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. (Oct. 17 and 31 only); $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.
Route 66: Finding Nat King Cole (Oct. 1 - 31; Ages 12 and
older) Amun Ra Theatre Playhouse, 2508 Clifton Ave., Nashville; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 ages 17 and younger; 3294228 or theamunratheatre.org.
Snow White (Oct. 23 and 30, Nov. 6; All ages) Olde Worlde Theatre Co. at Belcourt Theater, 2102 Belcourt Ave., Nashville; 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. (10 a.m. only on Nov. 6); $7; 300-0374 or oldeworldetheatre.com.
Squabbles (Oct. 14 - Nov. 13; Ages 12 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.
Swan Lake (Oct. 29 - 31; Ages 9 and older) Nashville Ballet at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.; $23 - $82; 782-4040 or nashvilleballet.com. To Kill a Mockingbird (Oct. 2 - 23; Ages 12 and older)
Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC’s Johnson Theater, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville; Tue - Thu 6:30 p.m., Fri 7:30 p.m., Sat 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; $42.50; 782-4040 or tenneseerep.org.
Unravelling the Ribbon (Oct. 1 - 17; Ages 12 and older) Tennessee Women’s Theater Project at Looby Theater, 2301 Rosa L. Parks Blvd., Nashville; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $15 adults, $12 students (all tickets are $10 on Thursdays); 681-7220 or twtp.org.
Wait Until Dark (Oct. 22 - Nov. 6; Ages 10 and older) Pull-Tight Theatre, 112 Second Ave. S., Franklin; Fri - Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m.; $16 adults, $12 students; 791-5007 or pull-tight.com.
Li’l Abner (Oct. 15 - 31; Ages 8 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.
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parent PLANNER Advance Registration required for these events !
Unless otherwise noted, registration is ongoing until programs are full.
Adventure Science Center 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville; 862-5160 or adventuresci.com
Centennial Park 2500 West End Ave., Nashville; 352-0450 or preventblindnesstn.org
Alive Hospice 963-4732
College Grove Community Center 8607 Horton Hwy., College Grove; 790-5719, ext. 20, or wcparksandrec.com
• Little Labs Oct. 5, 9, 19 and 23. Ages 3 - 5 and a parent. “Me and My Shadow” takes place Oct. 5 and 9; enjoy Bubble Bonanza Oct. 19 and 23. 11 a.m. $9 members, $13 non-members
• 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)
Brushfire Pottery Studio 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville; 385-5334 or brushfirepottery.com
• After School Halloween Clay Mask Class Thursday, Oct. 7. Ages 6 and older. Make a frightfully fun Halloween mask out of clay. 3:30 - 5 p.m. $18 • Handprints in Clay Oct. 7 - 15 (by appointment only). All ages. Capture your child’s hand or foot in wet clay. $29 - $45
Bounce U Nashville 2990 Sidco Drive; 255-1422 or bounceu.com
• Fall Break Create & Bounce Camp Oct. 15, 18 - 22. Ages 3 - 12 (must be potty trained). Enjoy games, bouncing, arts and crafts, snacks and more. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. $40 ($25 siblings) • Halloween Boo Bounce Friday, Oct. 29. All ages. Enjoy an evening of Halloween bouncing fun. 6 - 8 p.m. $8
Brentwood Barnes & Noble 1701 Mallory Lane, Brentwood; 377-9979 or bn.com • FREE American Girl Club Friday, Oct. 15. Registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 14. All ages. This month’s activity is a mystery event. 7 p.m.
Brentwood Library 8109 Concord Road, Brentwood; 371-0090, ext. 851
• FREE Movie Matinee Saturday, Oct. 9. All ages. Watch a screening of Gentleman’s Agreement starring Gregory Peck and Dorothy McGuire. 1 p.m.
Camp Idyllwild 3139 Blue Buck Creek Road, Duck River; 383-0589 or campidyllwild.com
• FREE Open House & Farmer Jason Saturday, Oct. 23. All ages. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy open house activities including arts and crafts, a climbing wall, nature hikes and a live performance by Farmer Jason. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (concert is at 1 p.m.). Admission is free, but a $20 donation is suggested for the live show
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• Light the Night for Sight Walkathon Thursday, Oct. 28. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 15. All ages. A two-mile walk to raise money for Prevent Blindness Tennessee. Walk begins at twilight. $25 adults, free ages 12 and younger
• Deb’z Doodlez Tuesdays, Oct. 12 and 26. All ages (must be 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. $25 • Introduction to Manga Drawing Oct. 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
Delmas Long Community Center 200 Memorial Drive, Goodlettsville; 851-2253 or cityofgoodlettsville.org/parks
• FREE After-School Recreation Mon - Fri. Grades 5 - 8. Enjoy a variety of recreational activities. 3 - 6 p.m. • Boo Bash Friday, Oct. 22. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 20. Grades K - 5. Come in costume for a Halloween party that includes games, pizza, candy and “yucky” science projects. 6 - 9 p.m. $15 • FREE Make It and Take It Oct. 5 and 19. All ages. On Oct. 5, turn ordinary leaves into a whimsical creation; on Oct. 19 create mini-mummies. 4 p.m. • Witch’s Workshop Tuesday, Oct. 19. Registration deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 12. Ages 3 - 5. Create a one-of-a-kind pumpkin, listen to a Halloween story and go on a treat hunt. 10 a.m. $10
Dyer Observatory 1000 Oman Drive, Brentwood; 373-4897 or dyer.vanderbilt.edu
• Bluebird on the Mountain Saturday, Oct. 2. All ages. An evening of music under the stars featuring Steve Seskin, Chuck Jones and more. 5:30 p.m. gates open, 7 p.m. concert. $95 per car (up to eight passengers) • Scout Night Tuesday, Oct. 5. All ages. Scouts can learn about astronomy. $5 per person, $10 per family • Stellar Night Tuesday, Sept. 21. Ages 12 and older. Listen to a discussion of “The Sloan Digital Sky Survey: What it has Taught us About Stars.” 7 p.m. $5 per person, $10 per family
Fairview Recreation Complex 2714 Fairview Blvd.; 799-9331 or wcparksandrec.com
• American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Saturday, Oct. 30. 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 • Fall Break Road Trip Monday, Oct. 18. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 15. Ages 6 - 12. Ride to Gentry Farms to pick pumpkins and embark on a hayride, then enjoy a trip to the Parthenon for a picnic lunch on the lawn. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. $20
• Fall Cookies and Crafts Thursday, Oct. 28. Ages 3 - 12. Bake “kooky” cookies along with a ghostly craft. 11 a.m. 12 p.m. ages 3 - 6, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. ages 7 - 12. $3 • Guitar Lessons Thursdays, Oct. 7 - 28. All ages. Bring a guitar and tuner and learn how to play. Classes are in onehour increments from 5 - 9 p.m. $80 • Halloween Ceramics Tuesday, Oct. 26. Ages 3 - 12. Paint a spooky Halloween ceramic piece. 5 - 5:45 p.m. ages 3 - 6, 6 - 6:45 p.m. ages 7 - 12. $4 • Young Champions Thursdays, Oct. 7 - 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. To register, call 888-245-7469
First Baptist Church of Hendersonville 106 Bluegrass Commons Blvd., Hendersonville 537-2508 or buddybreakhendersonville@gmail.com
• FREE Buddy Break Friday, Oct. 15. 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
• American Girl Sewing Friday, Oct. 8. Ages 9 - 12. Learn to sew while making a Halloween costume for your American Girl doll. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. $25 • Cookie Monsters: Mom & Me Friday, Oct. 29. Ages 3 - 7 with a parent. Bake and decorate Halloween cookies. 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. $7 • Cool Cakes: Halloween Friday, Oct. 8. Ages 8 - 14. Create creepy cupcakes from scratch and other spooky treats. 6:30 - 8 p.m. $10 • Guitar Lessons Monday, Oct. 11 (ages 9 - 11), Monday, Oct. 18 (ages 11 - 13) and Monday, Oct. 25 (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 • FREE How to Get Thousands of Dollars for Your Child’s Education Tuesday, Oct. 12. Parents. Learn how you can receive additional money for your child’s college fund. 7 - 8:30 p.m. • Introduction to Manga Drawing Oct. 19 and 26. 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 • FREE Keeping Our Kids Healthy Storytime Saturdays, Oct. 2 - 30. Ages 3 - 8. Learn about healthy living while reading books about nutrition, staying active and making good choices. 11 - 11:30 a.m. • Kid’s Kakes: Halloween Mom & Me Friday, Oct. 22. Ages 3 - 7 with a parent. Turn plain cupcakes into ghoulish works of art. 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. $7 • Piano Lessons Fridays, Oct. 1 - 29. Ages 4 and older. Learn to play the piano through private lessons. Choose a 30-minute session between 2 - 7 p.m. $126.50 • Planet Cookie Sunday, Oct. 17. Ages 8 - 14. Learn the tricks of making great treats while baking Halloween cookies from scratch. 2 - 4 p.m. $11
• Deb’z Doodlez Thursdays, Oct. 7 - 28. All ages. Transform a drawing into a work of art. 6 - 7:30 p.m. $45 • Halloween Spookfest Saturday, Oct. 23. Registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 18. Ages 2 - 12 with their parents. Participate in a cupcake walk, pumpkin painting, face painting, costume and scariest scream contests, and enjoy refreshments. 6:30 - 8 p.m. $5 • Introduction to Manga Drawing Oct. 5 and 7. 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, Oct. 4 - 25. 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. $40 • Longview Self-Defense Mondays, Oct. 4 - 25. Ages 8 and older. Learn the basics of self-defense through martial arts skills and their practical applications. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. $40 • Manga Drawing Oct. 12 and 14. 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, Oct. 7 - 28. 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, Oct. 6 - 27. Ages 5 12. Learn to dance like the island natives of Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and Tahiti. 5:15 - 6 p.m. $40 • Signin’ with WeMEe Thursdays, Oct. 7 - 28. 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 Mondays, Oct. 4 - 25 or Wednesdays, Oct. 6 - 27. Ages 3 - 6. Participate in a variety of crafting experiences to enhance fine motor and development skills. 8:30 - 10 a.m. $24
(Franklin Recreation Complex, cont’d) • Preschool Creative Movement Fridays, Oct. 1 - 22. 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. 11 - 11:45 p.m. $25
Frist Center for the Visual Arts 919 Broadway, Nashville; 744-3357 or fristcenter.org
• FREE Frist Center Kids Club: Crafting for a Winterland Saturday, Oct. 2. Ages 5 - 10. Create holiday keepsakes to share with family and friends. 10:30 a.m., 1 or 3 p.m. • FREE Frist Center Kids Club: Sassy Skelly Masks Saturday, Oct. 9. Ages 5 - 10. Learn about Dia de los Muertos (the Mexican Day of the Dead) by creating paper artworks to commemorate the holiday. 10:30 a.m., 1 or 3 p.m.
Garr’s Rental & Feed 11620 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet; 754-2777
• Scarecrow Workshop Oct. 2, 3, 9 and 16. All ages. Build a life-size scarecrow. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Charis Health Center of Mt. Juliet. Sat 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $20
The Golf Club of Tennessee 1000 Golf Club Drive, Kingston Springs 983-6805 or starsnashville.org
• Hart Golf Classic Monday, Oct. 25. Ages 18 and older. Play a round of golf to raise money for Students Taking a Right Stand (STARS), an organization that enables students to tackle social issues like cyber bullying, substance abuse, violence and peer pressure. 12 p.m. $375
Harpeth Hills Counseling Center 1949 Old Hickory Blvd., Brentwood; 690-4661 or bbhonline.org/research
• Bringing Baby Home Oct. 1 - 2. Parents and expectant parents. Learn how to interact with Baby in a positive way, stay connected with your partner, strengthen your friendship and intimacy skills, deal with conflict successfully and more. Fri 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. $65 per couple (includes lunch)
HobbyTown USA 536 N. Thompson Lane, Ste. J., Murfreesboro 890-6777
• Train Car Painting Saturday, Oct. 2. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 1. Preschoolers can paint a boxcar to go with their Thomas the Tank Engine car. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. $3
The Knaughty Knitter 423 N. Walnut St., Murfreesboro; 217-4966 or knaughtyknitter.typepad.com
• Crochet 101 Class Tuesdays, Oct. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Ages 15 and older. Learn the basic stitches, how to read a pattern, finishing techniques and a few advanced stitches. 5 - 6 p.m. $50 • Knitting 101 Saturdays, Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30. Ages 15 and older. Learn the basics of knitting, purling, pattern reading and finishing techniques. 3 p.m. $55
Life Assembly 555 Pleasant Grove Road, Mt. Juliet; 758-7779 or buddybreak@lifeassembly.com
• FREE Buddy Break Friday, Oct. 15. 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.
Moss-Wright Park 745 Caldwell Drive, Goodlettsville; 851-2253 or goodlettsvilleparks.com
Kids can make a scarecrow like this one at Garr’s Rental & Feed Oct. 2, 3, 9 and 16. 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. October’s themes are: • Oct. 4: Scat Tells a Story • Oct. 11: Looking at Leaves • Oct. 18: Scampering Squirrels • Oct. 25: Spider in the Web
Longview Recreation Center 2909 Commonwealth Drive, Spring Hill 302-0971, ext. 10, or wcparksandrec.com
• Adventures in Sewing Saturdays, Oct. 16 - 30. Ages 9 12. Learn sewing machine basics like sewing straight lines, curved lines, button holes, zippers and more. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $48 • American Red Cross Babysitter Training Saturday, Oct. 9. Ages 11 - 15. Learn to keep the children you babysit and yourself safe. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (bring a sack lunch). $50. To register, call 585-9055 • Balancing a Family Circus Wednesdays, Oct. 6 - 27. Ages 4 - 6 with a parent. An introduction to tumbling skills, balance, coordination and gymnastics. 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.; $58 • Creative Kids Saturdays, Oct. 2 - 30. Ages 5 and older. Explore creativity through craft projects. 10 - 11 a.m. $5 each class, plus $2 supply fee
• Fall at the Fort (at Mansker’s Station) Saturday, Oct. 16. Families of all ages. Select and paint a pumpkin, build a log cabin, play in piles of leaves, step into an 18th century dressing room for old-time photos and more. Limited to 10 families per session. 10 and 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. $20 per family • Open-Fire Cooking Workshop (at Mansker’s Station) Saturday, Oct. 9. 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
Mt. Juliet Library 2765 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet 585-9055
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• FREE American Girl Club Friday, Oct. 8. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 6. All ages. Explore the new American Girl Oodles Activities and register to win a doll. 7 p.m.
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• Backstage Pass: Giraffe Barn Saturday, Oct. 2. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 1 at 12 p.m. Ages 5 and older with 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 (please turn the page)
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parent planner • FREE Leaves and Trees Saturday, Oct. 16. All ages. Look for your favorite seasonal color, then recreate your own fall leaf. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE LOST in the Woods Saturday, Oct. 30. All ages. Learn how to stay found in the woods. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE Migration Headache Saturday, Oct. 2. All ages. Join a naturalist on the Burch Reserve to enjoy fall bird migration at its peak. 9 - 11 a.m. • FREE Spiders Are Not Scary! Friday, Oct. 29. Ages 3 - 5. Take a walk looking for spiders and webs while learning about why spiders are important in nature. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE Trees a la Cart Saturday, Oct. 16. All ages. Designed for those who may have trouble hiking the trails, guided cart tours will follow the Old Roadway highlighting trees along the way. 9 a.m. - 3 p.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
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Sumner County kids pose for a picture during last year’s Boo Bash at the Delmas Long Community Center in Goodlettsville. This year’s event takes place on Friday, Oct. 22. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary 545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood; 370-4672 or owlshill.org
• Hoots and Hayrides Sunday, Oct. 10. All ages. Choose and paint a pumpkin, ride the hay wagon, take a nature walk, participate in games and races, get your face painted, visit the Bee Man, look for the monster in the meadow, meet the owls and enjoy live music. 1 - 5 p.m. $12 in advance/$15 at the gate, free ages 2 and younger • Owling, Prowling and Howling Tuesday, Oct. 26. Ages 9 and older. Enjoy an al fresco dinner in the pavilion and learn about Tennessee owls during a guided walk on the woodland trails. 6 - 8:30 p.m. $20 in advance/$30 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 • Homeschool P.E. Mon - Thu. Students in grades 1 - 9. Participate in physical education activities. 1 - 2 p.m. $3 • Preschool Gymnastics Wednesdays through 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 • Spooky Splash! Friday, Oct. 22. Ages 7 - 13. Enjoy open swim in the pool, create crafts, decorate pumpkins, enjoy pizza and a pudding surprise. 6 - 10 p.m. $7
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Warner Parks Nature Center 7311 Hwy. 100, Nashville; 352-6299 or nashville.gov/parks/wpnc
• FREE Autumn Adventure Night Hike Friday, Oct. 15. Ages 6 and older. Venture into the dark to look and listen for owls, coyotes and other nocturnal creatures. 6:30 - 8 p.m. • FREE Cache In/Trash Out Saturday, Oct. 16. All ages. Join members of the Middle Tennessee Geocachers Club to search for hidden geocaches and pick up any litter found along the way. 12 - 3 p.m. • FREE Celebrate Autumn Saturday, Oct. 16. All ages. Learn about trees, embark on a scavenger hunt and participate in other activities heralding fall. 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. • FREE Create a Kite Saturday, Oct. 9. All ages. Create, build and fly kites. 10 - 11 a.m. • FREE Fall at the Beech Wednesday, Oct. 20. Ages 6 - 12. Romp the golden-bronze leaves of the beech trees. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. • FREE Forestry Badge Saturday, Oct. 23. Registered Webelos Scouts. Check off some badge requirements. 1:30 - 3 p.m. • FREE The Frog Prince Thursday, Oct. 21. All ages. The Nashville Library Puppet Truck presents the famous tale of the princess and the frog. 10 - 11:30 a.m.
• FREE Animal Encounters Every Saturday (no program Oct. 23). 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 Oct. 1 and 15. All ages. Settle in around the campfire for songs, snacks and skits. 6:30 p.m. $3 • 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 • Things That Go Bump in the Night Hike Oct. 16 and 29. Ages 6 and older. Embark on an eerie walk through the trails learning about nighttime animals. 6:30 - 8 p.m. $3 • 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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