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CONTENTS8. THE LODI ART FOUNDATION’S TUITION ASSISTANCE PRGRAM The City of Lodi and the Lodi Art Foundation offers a chance for local youths of all socio-economic backgrounds to come together and learn.

8. POOL PALOOZA Nothing screams summer like a pool party. Get the kids off the couch and in the company of friends with a great themed pool party.

10. NITRO THE BOBCATMicke Grove Zoo names their newest bobcat!

12. LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Learn the tips and tools to help your child prepare for their future.

14. TIBONS GOJU-RYUFIGHTING ARTSCome and get the understanding of karate.

16. THE SPOTA great way to not only socialize but to learn how to get your dance on.

18. FLAHERTY’S KENPO KARATEDevelop confidence, dicipline and respect at the family owned self-defence academy.

20. QUALITY TIME AS A FAMILY Balance individual needs with family needs, to make lasting memories, together!

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26. SUMMER BOREDUM BUSTERS What to do when the dreaded “I’m bored!” whining takes hold?

28. KIDS CALENDAR Our top choices of events and adventures

30. LAST WORD Adventures in Camping


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The City of Lodi and the Lodi Art Foundation offers a chance for local youths of all socio-economic backgrounds to come together and learn, says Arts Coordinator Sabrina Willis-Bartram. “[The organizations] have a common goal in making the arts accessible to everyone, especially children from low income families who may not have the opportunities otherwise to participate in the arts,” she adds. The scholarship is available to children under 18 who need financial assistance, for example, students who qualify for free school lunches will qualify for the Art Tuition Assistance Program. They can choose to attend one of the many art programs offered by Hutchins Street Square. Classes include: guitar, ukulele, piano, and violin lessons, along with ballet, tap, ballroom painting, drawing, sculpture, acting and show choir, among others. The scholarship will cover 50 percent of the tuition costs. The students will be able to attend one class per month, for one year, in the heart of Lodi, with people who share a passion for art. “Children who attend classes at Hutchins Street Square not only get to learn creative and artistic techniques and skills, but they also get to do so in a beautiful and welcoming environment” says Bartram. FOR MORE INFORMATION INCLUDING DETAILS ON APPLYING, VISIT LODIARTS.ORG OR: LODI ART FOUNDATION125 S. Hutchins Street, Lodi(209) 333-5511, [email protected]

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Nothing screams summer like a pool party. Get the kids off the couch and in the company of friends with a great themed pool party. Include the entire family in the planning and decorating to squash summer boredom and add to the value of the experience. Spending a few extra dollars and hours will make both the planning and partying extra fun! Get creative; decide on a theme and work together to craft the details.

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NitroTHE BOBCATAfter receiving more than three hundred name ideas during the Bobcat Naming Contest held earlier this spring, the Micke Grove Zoo staff is excited to announce the winning name of its young male bobcat: “Nitro.”

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The name was suggested by Hannah Schneider, age 5, whose parents and younger sister enjoyed a private after-hours dinner hosted by the Micke Grove Zoological Society at the Zoo on June 1. Hannah also received a bobcat puppet and personalized certificate, and the family received a complimentary one year membership to the Zoo. “Hannah had been brainstorming names for a whole week,” shared Beth Schneider, Hannah’s mother and long-time supporter of the Zoo. “Then one night we went for a walk and she just turned to me and said ‘What about Nitro?’ I told her I loved it, and so we submitted the idea.” In the world of organic chemistry, nitro compounds are those that contain a lot of energy and often result in major explosions. This chemical behavior seems to describe the young male bobcat perfectly: his temperament is highly energetic and he seems to explode off the ground into a twenty foot vertical jump, often from a complete stand still. “Nitro” joined the Micke Grove Zoo collection in January 2014 and has been a popular animal ever since. Visitors enjoy seeing the active cat stalk wild squirrels and birds parading outside of his enclosure or relaxing in his hammock. Visitors attending the Education Department’s “Zoo After Dark” program also get to see the cat in a different light, watching him engage with his enrichment toys and running laps around his exhibit in the twilight hours. Zoo staff chose Hannah’s suggestion from a long list of ideas, including over fifty submissions of “Bob” and twenty submissions of “Rufus,” with the latter likely stemming from the bobcat’s scientific name Lynx rufus. While this particular naming contest is over, the Zoo expects to host naming opportunities for other animals in the future. Individuals that would like to donate funds in order to name an animal are encouraged to contact the Micke Grove Zoological Society at (209) 331-2010 or [email protected].

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Most children don't have any idea what they wish to do for a career, although there will be exceptions. In order to help students work toward their future, whether they know or do not know what they plan to do, there are a few characteristics we as parents can nurture and instill to assist in the process. The top two sug-gestions being a well spoken student possess-ing a strong personal portfolio.

All too often, students will achieve high grades but are unable to speak confidently. Thus, it is a good idea for your kids to involve themselves in speeches and debates in the classroom and possibly in competitions. If they prefer not to do this, it can be a good idea to go to toast-masters.org, an organization designed to help kids with public speaking and the interview process. No matter what kind of speaking is pursued, it is best to learn to speak in front of others. All too often, families become so involved in their own activities. When it comes time to apply for a college, university or vocational school, to enlist in the military, or to enter the job force, there defi-nitely can be a major rush to fill out applications where they will ask for the individuals’ thorough background.

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THE FIRST SECTION: of the portfolio should include a chronological listing of letters of recommendations from teachers, coaches, principals, assistant or vice principals, school counselors, people in the com-munity, and possibly government officials. These letters of recom-mendation should be written by individuals who favorably view your kids. Essentially, these letters of recommendation show how your children are in terms of personal-ity and work ethic.

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THE THIRD SECTION: of the portfo-lio can include a chronological account of school and community involvement. School activities such as participating in student government, rallies, sports, and peer tutoring are very appropriate. Com-munity involvement is highly recom-

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Sensei Tibon, founder of Tibon Karate, has dedicated decades to traveling the world, strengthening his knowledge and understanding of karate. As a member of the Technical Committee for the USA National Karate Federation, Tibon worked on the developmental staff, training ath-letes for national competitions. Through this work, Sensei Tibon has implemented the many training styles of the world into a customized style practiced at his main Stockton location, and various satellite locations throughout the San Joaquin area. This year, the Stockton location is celebrating its 31st year instructing GOJU. This particular style of Karate is a fusion of the hard style of Okinawan Japanese straight line fighting, and the soft style of Chinese Kempo which is angular and circular movements. As Tibon explains, Goyu Ryu has the best of both fighting tra-ditions of Okinawan and Chinese, and this aspect makes his school unique. With over 60 athletes on team USA, the school prides itself on not only train-ing champions, but developing strong, hardworking people. “We have two major focuses, one is to teach great martial arts, and the other is to develop great people,” Tibon explains. “Karate has its challenges, resulting in hard work, perseverance and not giving up. But at the same time it pro-motes disciple, focus, respect, good man-ners and above all, self challenge to push yourself to be the best you can be.” The characteristics instilled at the school have made a large impact on the youth of San

Joaquin. As Tibon notes, “many of the par-ents we come in contact with are single parents and could use the support teach-ing discipline and humility, and our karate teaches that because we train our instruc-tors to have that same life skills. They go out as role models.” Classes at Tibons Goju-Ryu are separat-ed by age and experience, something the school takes pride in. “This allows us to teach everyone what is best for them,” says Tibon. The small, personal classes consist of 10 students, two instructors and intern instructors to assist. The non-contractual program is month to month. For Tibon, this is a way to make sure the people in his school are there for the love of the sport, not because of the binds of a contract. He understands that not everyone wants to de-vote their life to karate, and there has to be room for other activities as needed. “Every year we have a talent show and the students demonstrate talents outside of karate, like singing and poetry reading,” Tibon continues, “It’s amazing to see the different level of talents that are in our program, worked outside of what we are doing. But we are enhancing everything by teaching them they can do whatever they put there mind too!”For Tibon, he finds importance in giving his students the opportunity to be apart of something bigger. “When we work with our students, we help them learn that their dreams our possible- that’s our way of giv-ing back to the community.”


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Located on Stockton Street in Lodi, the studio has been open for about three years according to Jesse Vang, Director and Owner of The Spot. Vang is extremely passionate about his work and it shows in each of his classes. “I create my own courses, dance routines and shows,” he says.

If you are looking to sign up your younger children, Vang is currently accepting kids as young as 4 in the dance classes. His hip-hop is designed to teach your kids basic steps and routines while encouraging them to learn choreography. A recital is held every year in order for the students to show off their talents. The hip-hop classes are extremely reasonable at $75 a month for up to four classes a week or 16 classes a month.

For the teens and adults looking for a fitness class, Vang offers Zumba fitness and aerobics as well. “My Zumba fitness classes are only $30 a month, and that’s up to five times a week, morning or night,” he reports. Zumba is an exciting way to get in shape with the pulse-pounding music and compelling dance moves. Vang offers numerous classes throughout the week in order to fit your schedule.

If you are looking for a venue to hold your special occasion, The Spot is also available to rent for events such as weddings, birthday parties, communions, etc. Your children are never too young to find and develop their passion. Hip-hop classes can give your children an outlet to let off that extra energy while giving you ample opportunity to find your own love of dance with the Zumba fitness classes.

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At Flaherty’s Kenpo Karate, a family-owned self-defense academy in Stockton, California, Black Belt Instructors Randall and Maria Flaherty stress the importance of developing confidence, discipline and respect, along with superior martial arts skills.

For over 35 years, owner Randall K. Flaherty has been teaching people of all ages in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley the fundamentals of self-defense, especially in the art of Kenpo Karate, but also in a wide range of additional martial arts as well - Kung-fu, Tae Kwon Do, Arnis & Escrima, Boxing, and Kickboxing.

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Flaherty’s Kenpo Karate has been a Business Hall of Fame inductee for three consecutive years and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and 5-star online reviews. The school offers a free complimentary class with no obligation to join, a free start-up uniform, and up to one free month of lessons.

Students of most age groups learn the basic fundamentals of martial arts from skilled, highly trained self-defense instructors. These fundamentals include street fighting tactics, hand-to-hand combat, and how to handle a real, life-threatening situation by dealing with punches, grabs, clubs, chains, knives, and guns.

Martial arts is, however, about mental discipline as well as physical discipline, and Flaherty’s Kenpo Karate is a place where students also learn to hold themselves accountable, to be responsible, and to work hard while developing a focused mindset.

People of the San Joaquin Valley have come to call Flaherty’s Kenpo Karate the ideal family and community training center. Children discover the many ways Grandmaster Flaherty makes each class fun - entertaining as well as educational. Teens and adults find Flaherty’s is a place to both make new friends and learn martial arts skills on an advanced level--skills that enable them to overwhelm an attacker with simple but highly effective strategic movements.

Learning Kenpo Karate under the leadership of Grandmaster Flaherty, his wife, and his staff of instructors teaches participating members street survival self-defense techniques and gets them into superior shape. It also encourages each student to develop his or her unique learning capabilities.

For more information about the martial arts school voted number 1 countywide, contact Grandmaster Flaherty by calling (209) 956-5535 or visit KarateToday.com. 4343 Pacific Avenue, Stockton.

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KIDS AND PARENTS | QUALITY TIME WITHIN THE FAMILY

BY STEVE SONNTAG

Making quality time with the family can definitely be a challenge. As we know, us parents or guardians must work to provide enough food, shelter, and clothing for the family. And although we want to spend more quality time with our children, we are often torn by our need to work. Kids have busy schedules as well, often becoming involved in technology, with their friends and the need to focus on schoolwork. When they are with their parents or guardians, they may feel forced to spend quality time with them. When the family does have free time together, possibly during weekends and during vacations, they may actually seem like strangers due to their different schedules. So, how do you balance individual needs with the family needs? Here is one idea for your consideration that can enhance mutual respect and other side benefits:

FIRST, YOU MAY WANT TO BUY A BOOK ENTITLED 'THE KID’S BOOK OF QUESTIONS' BY GREGORY STOCK. It contains a variety of hypothetical questions that can inspire and benefit the entire family, offering a fun conversation and an opportunity to learn more about your children.

NEXT, DETERMINE A SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF TIME – at least once during the week and once during the weekend – where everyone sits and faces one another. Everyone’s phones should be on silent and should be in another room so that there is not the temptation to surf the Internet or check messages.

NEXT, ASK THE YOUNGEST OF YOUR FAMILY TO SAY A NUMBER. You, as the adult, should open the book to see if the question is age appropriate. If so, read the question out loud. The topics are usually age appropriate, but if the question appears to be too sensitive, another number should then be requested.

NEXT, THE YOUNGEST CHILD GIVES HIS OR HER OPINION ABOUT THE TOPIC. When doing so, everyone should look at the person responding, as nowadays we tend not to want to have visual contact. Afterwards, other family members should react if they desire to do so.

THE NEXT OLDEST PERSON ASKS FOR ANOTHER NUMBER WITH ANOTHER QUESTION AND GIVES AN ANSWER, AND THE OTHER KIDS PARTICIPATE AFTERWARDS. Along with the kids

asking and responding, you should participate by voicing your opinions and subsequently getting responses from others in your family. At least one person needs to share his or her thoughts with the rest of the family reacting each time you have this activity.

The results of such an activity can help everyone understand and respect one another that much more so. Kids will subsequently make more mature decisions, develop more realistic self-confidence, and learn how to listen to everyone better. They can become more creative and critical in their thinking. They can become more self-assertive in classroom activities and even possibly earn higher grades.



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Indoor roller skating or hockey can be really fun when you find the right rink, and the Stockton Indoor Sports Complex is that place. Whether you are looking for a rink you and your family can visit on the weekend, or a place the kids can go during the week that is safe and fun, Stockton Indoor Sports Complex has what you’re looking for. Located in Stockton on Art Road, the sports complex has been around for about three and a half years and is also home to the Port City Roller Derby Girls.

Owner Jimmy Hauger encourages all ages to participate in the roller hockey leagues. “We offer a free 8 and under league with brand new equipment for the kids,” he says. If you are interested in signing your little one up for a league, they have drop in times from 3-5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. For those who are a little older, there are also separate youth and adult leagues that are available as well. Fees for the youth and adult leagues vary depending on age and whether you have a membership.

If roller skating is more your style, Hauger

encourages you to try out the skating nights on Fridays and Saturdays. Each skate night will provide you with endless entertainment ranging from listening to today’s hits to lasers and led lights illuminating your path as you skate. Rentals include their skate quads or the incline skate. Recently, Hauger has introduced volleyball, indoor soccer and brand new batting cages to the establishment as well. Volleyball will be available for those who have signed up with a league, but all ages are encouraged to try out both volleyball and soccer.

The Stockton Indoor Sports Complex invites you to rent out the rink for your special occasion, and they’re also available for party packages for your little ones birthday. They provide two different birthday party packages, which include soda, pizza and a private party room, depending on your needs and the size of your party. What better way to spend your child’s birthday than with smiles on their faces as they glide around the rink?

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The month of August marks the end of the summer and start of the school year. There are many local San Joaquin County schools that offer dynamic education programs that lead to graduation and student success. No matter if your child is entering elementary school or about to head off to college, be sure to check out the incredible opportunities that are available to students locally ranging from scholarships to enrichment programs in the arts. The possibilities are endless when you have the passion for education and learning.

CATHEDRAL OF THE ANNUNCIATION SCHOOLBY MARIA MCCAFFREY

Annunciation School was founded in 1956 in the building that originally housed St. Mary’s High School. The school, a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Stockton, is the parish school of Cathedral of the Annunciation, in central Stockton. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association. Inspired by the teachings of Christ, Annunciation teaches the whole child within the Catholic, Christian tradition. In other words, while maintaining a high standard of academic excellence, the faculty and staff provide a safe environment, which continually fosters learning, serving, and achieving. The curriculum is currently transitioning from the California State Standards to the Common Core State Standards, with the infusion of religious education and a wide variety of enrichment activities. The dynamic environment is rich with parent volunteers, community service opportunities, energetic students, and innovative faculty and staff members. The students thrive in this pastoral setting with elevated expectations, as evidenced by their performance at the high school level, where they take their faith based values and continue to maintain a strong work ethic, take on leadership roles, and carry on to graduate from college.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Cathedral of the Annunciation School1110 N. Lincoln StreetStockton, (209) 444-4000annunciation-school.org

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BROOKSIDE CHRISTIANHIGH SCHOOL Brookside Christian High School provides training for young people in the highest principles of leadership, self-discipline, responsibility, personal integrity and good citizenship. In an ever-changing society, Brookside Christian maintains consistent moral and ethical standards Brookside Christian provides a college preparatory program, which meets and exceeds California State graduation requirements. Students are given individual guidance and academic counseling starting in 9th grade. Over 90% of Brookside Christian graduates attend college after graduation. Electives are designed to appeal to the special interests and abilities of the students. Faculty and administration involve themselves not only in the intellectual development of the students, but in their spiritual, social and emotional development as well. Brookside Christian High School is fully accredited with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Students’ performance on national achievement tests confirms the quality of instruction. Activities include; banquets, formals, theme parties, homecoming festivities and spirit weeks. The senior year at Brookside is especially exciting and rewarding. Seniors have an annual camping retreat, a senior spirit week, prom, senior picnic and a graduation trip to Hawaii. Many clubs are available for after school participation as well as a competitive athletic program. Brookside Christian is a CIF member of the Central California Athletic Alliance league and participates in football, volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, swimming, track and golf. Cheerleading programs lead spirit and help create enthusiasm and excitement within the school. Weekly Chapels, daily Bible classes, prayer and devotions help provide a spiritual emphasis and give support and direction for students. Spiritual values permeate the learning atmosphere as Christian teachers share not only academic subject matter, but also their personal and daily faith in Jesus Christ. It is our desire that students graduating from Brookside Christian High School will not only have an academic diploma, but will have strong moral values and a growing relationship with the Lord.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: BROOKSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL915 Rose Marie Lane, Stockton, (209) 954-7650

ST. MARY’S HIGH SCHOOLSt. Mary’s High School is a Catholic, co-educational college preparatory school providing academic excellence for 138 years. St. Mary’s is one of the oldest institutions in the community and dedicated to the value-based instruction and challenging academic environment that prepare each student for college. St. Mary’s has a 100 percent graduation rate and 99 percent of our graduates continue onto higher education.The graduating Class of 2014 was offered $14,591,327 in college scholarships. St. Mary’s enrolls approximately 950 students from 25 cities, some traveling more than 30 miles to attend. The campus is located in the heart of Stockton and occupies 25 acres. St. Mary’s provides quality education to students of all faiths through affordable tuition and scholarship assistance. St. Mary’s is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and by the Western Catholic Education Association. St. Mary’s follows the virtues of St. Francis de Sales and strives to develop the total person – intellectually, creatively, socially, physically and spiritually. Each student has the opportunity to excel through 19 different athletic programs, more than 30 co-curricular clubs and organizations, and an award-winning fine arts program. Enrollment for 2014-2015 is now open. Campus Tours are offered weekly through the Admissions Office. Come visit St. Mary’s and learn what it’s all about!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:St. Mary’s High School5648 N. El Dorado Street, Stockton(209) 957-3340, [email protected]

The novelty of the summer break from school seems to wane about mid-July in my household. The kids resemble miniature zombies from too many hours in front of the television. Without the routine of school and homework, the days tend to blend together. The heat suffocates, and the California drought puts a damper on any water play.

What to do when the dreaded “I’m bored!” whining takes hold?

I was always a fan of throwing the kids in swim shorts and having them run through the sprinklers. Now, with our drought, I need to come up with more ideas to keep them cool, happy, and the opposite of bored. So what does any good parent do? Informally poll her trusted mom and dad friends fortheir own solutions.

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At Home FIRST, TURN OFF THE ELECTRONICS I’m guilty as charged of allowing the kids extra time with their video game and cartoon habits. Dust off those boxes of board games and battle it out in an epic game tournament. Teach the kids a new, age-appropriate card game. Spoons, War, and Rummy are new favorites in this household.

GET ARTSY Look up recipes for homemade play dough. Set up easels outside and have a painting party. Get dirty right there with them.

HAVE A MOVIE PICNIC DATE IN THE LIVING ROOM Spread out a blanket and tons of pillows on the floor and pick an old classic or the newest blockbuster. Don’t forget the popcorn and candy!

BUILD A FORT WITH THE KIDS The messier and the more elaborate, the better. Pitch a tent outside for camping without all the work.

ORGANIZE PLAY DATES WITH FRIENDS In these more overscheduled days where kids don’t just roam around the neighborhood, make it a point to give your child the gift of quality time with a good friend. Take turns with other families watching a group of kids to give each other much-needed breaks.

START A CLEAN-UP PROJECT. Get the kids fired up to go through their toys for potential donations. Ditto on the clothes. They may grumble while doing the work, but the reward of a clean, organized space will be sweet.

Out & AboutCRUISE THE AREA LIKE A TOURIST AND DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS IN YOUR COMMUNITY. Play ball at a park you’ve never been to. Better yet, fashion a park passport listing every park in the area. Stamp and rate each park you visit. Stop by a community pool or local water park to cool off. Visit the library to pick out a stack of books and take advantage of the air conditioning and free programs offered all summer.

PICK A DIRECTION AND DRIVE Cool off on a beach at the coast. Head to the foothills and search for gold. Visit relatives you’ve lost touch with. Go on an adventure to a place you’ve never seen. Our goal this summer is checking out Alcatraz and the state capitol, both easy drives.

...OR JUST BE BOREDIt may seem counter-intuitive, but our lives during the school year are so booked with homework, extracurricular activities, and the zillion other things that populate our calendar every week, that boredom can be bliss. There is something to be said about daydreaming, about having a day wide open with no plans. Let them stay in their pajamas all day. There is nothing wrong with letting the kids set the tone for how their day will look like. Sometimes they don’t need event coordinators running their lives. Sometimes they should be allowed to just be. And when the siblings start their bickering, step out together in the California sunshine, and go hunt down a new adventure.


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THE BUBBLE LADYJULY 10, STOCKTONThe Stockton San Joaquin County Public Library hosts many events during the summer that will captivate and excite your little ones. One of their events on July 10 at 6:30pm will be The Bubble Lady at the Weston Ranch Branch Library. The show will be tremendous fun for your little ones; there will be silly and fun things for them to do as they follow The Bubble Lady to Bubbleland. The show allows your kids to participate in the adventures and guarantees they will have a great time and an educational experience. 1453 W. French Camp Rd, Stockton, (209) 937-8221, www.ssjcpl.org

PETER PAN JULY 18-27, MODESTOGallo Center for the Arts presents the deeply hailed tale of Peter Pan and his sidekick Tinker Bell. Starting on July 18 at 7:30pm, the Mary Stuart Rogers Theater will feature YES Company’s presentation of Peter Pan. Enjoy the beloved tale once again, and fly to another world with Peter Pan and Wendy. 1000 Street Modesto, (209) 338-5000, www.galloarts.org


PAINTING ON THE PATIOJULY 25, MOUNTAIN HOUSEIs your child a little artist? Why not take the time to encourage their passion while having a great time with face painting? The Mountain House Branch of the Stockton San Joaquin County Public Library is hosting Painting on the Patio on July 25 at 2 p.m. Share your little one’s artistic talents with the public. 250 East Main Street Mountain House, (209) 937-8221, www.ssjcpl.org

5K FOAM FESTAUGUST 9, STOCKTON

The 5K Foam Fest in Stockton is an exciting obstacle course that features foam and mud, making it the most exciting 5K in the San Joaquin area. While running through the obstacle course, you will run into giant inflatable obstacles, foam, mud pits and cargo net

climbs, more foam and slip’n slides. Whether you are a novice or an advanced runner, this will be the most exciting course you’ve experienced so far. The wave times

are from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., and there will also be many water stations paced throughout the course. With the purchase of your registration, you will receive a t-shirt, free temporary tattoos, a beer (if you are 21) provided by Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and tons of post-race activities. 1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton, mudrunguide.com

FILIPINO BARRIO FIESTA AUGUST 9 & 10, STOCKTONIf you and your family are looking for something to do this August, why not find something that is both fun and educational? The Filipino Barrio Fiesta is held in Stockton on August 9 and 10 at the Stockton Filipino Center Plaza, and they invite you to join in on the entertainment and sampling of Filipino food. The cultural festival is a great way to hear music and see different dances of the Filipino culture. You and your family can experience the exciting event together and learn more about different cultures. 6 West Main Street, Suit I, Stockton, (209) 466-1416, www.filipinoplaza.org

SOLAR DAY AT WOW SCIENCE MUSEUM AUGUST 16, LODISpend a fun day with your kids and get an educational experience at the WOW Science Museum in Lodi. Solar Day at the World of Wonders Science Museum is August 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will teach your kids all of the cool aspects of science. There are incredible exhibits your kids will be fascinated by, such as the 8-foot satellite dish that is made into a hot dog cooker or building your own solar oven in a box. Don’t miss the chance to encourage your kids to discover all of the ways science can be cool and exciting. 2 North Sacramento Street Lodi, (209) 368-0969, www.wowsciencemuseum.org

EAGAL LAKES GREAT AMERICAN HERO 5K/10K OBSTACLE RUNAUGUST 23, TRACY Our heroes deserve to be celebrated. Eagal Lakes in Tracy is taking the opportunity to give back to those in the military, the civil servants, survivors and even our local town heroes. The 5K and 10K runs are designed for all fitness levels and will feature two levels of obstacles. The 10K “Elite Waves” will be for those in top fitness levels and will hold the more difficult walls, climbs and strength challenges. Only 200 participants will be given the chance to run in the “Elite Wave”, which will feature a $300 cash prize and bragging rights for the winner. There will be a discount for police, fire, and military participants, and a percentage of the benefits will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Semper Fi Fund. Participants in the race will receive a t-shirt, finisher’s medal and a free beer for those who are over 21.12 West Lorenzen road, Tracy, (209) 640-4252, www.eagallakes.com

ORANGE & BLACK BALL AT UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFICAUGUST 24, STOCKTONThe 14th Annual Orange & Black Ball will be held this year on Saturday, August 24 in the Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium. The event will be a night to remember with great food and live entertainment. The night begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction and will continue with dinner by Angelina’s and finish at 9 p.m. with dancing and live music from the ParTime Band. All proceeds for the event will go to the Pacific Athletic Foundation. RSVP by August 16. 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, (209) 946-3945, go.pacific.edu/orangeandblackball

LAST WORD| ADVENTURES IN CAMPING

ADVENTURES IN Camping BY KELLY POLLARD

I did not grow up in a family that camped. Vacations took place in the safety of hotels with beds, cable tele-vision, and a pool. I fell in love with camping in my twenties and vowed to raise my kids in a family that camped at least once a year. I quickly figured out during our first camping trip as a family with a crawling baby and boundary- testing toddler that the relaxing, outdoorsy experience I remembered from my days as a single girl with no one to take care of but herself were far be-hind me. Add a young Black Labra-dor into the crazy mix and it makes for an interesting weekend. Kids require so much stuff. We packed a mountain of gear into the back of our truck. Strollers, tricycles, an exersaucer and a warehouse-sized box of diapers crowded out the fish-

ing poles and cooler dedicated strict-ly for beer. Oh no, there would be no fishing idly on the lake with a cold beverage in hand. Another consideration—camp-sites have no boundaries. Our two year old made a game of sprinting in different directions and not stopping until one of us dropped everything to save him from the constant bike and car traffic through the campgrounds. Did I mention we also brought our two year old dog who was her own boundary pusher, usually wander-ing in the opposite direction as the jail breaking toddler. My sons likely won’t have a clue what we went through surviving those days with-out baby gates. At one point, I se-riously contemplated attaching the dog’s leash to my toddler.

Don’t get me wrong. Chaos and stress did not overtake the whole trip. Both sons sat mesmerized in our laps watching the campfire dance into the night. We learned that a campsite makes a perfect monster truck track. We learned babies think it’s beyond hilarious when big brothers dump dirt and pine needles all over their laps. Both boys even napped for us so we could have a peaceful toast and a game of cards before we reported back to parenting duty. Now my babies are nine and eleven. We’ve become the family that camps all the time. They enjoy more freedom in the campgrounds, the ability to ride their bikes further from our site, this freedom they don’t

have on our city streets. They go for early morning fishing adventures with their dad while I lounge in a camp chair with my smutty novels. We even play cards and dice together now at the picnic table. The kids are even old enough to have their own tent, though they still like to trample dirt and leaves all over ours. But what can I say? At least I’m beyond the phase of chasing babies through campgrounds and col-lapsing in the tent every night from exhaustion. Living in these mo-ments, I understand why my parents preferred hotel luxuries over s’mores and dirty feet. I understand, but I wouldn’t give it up for the world.



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Sam Joaquin Kids & Parents Magazine July/August 2014

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