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Adults and kids can take to the water of the Ottawa River and Maumee Bay and experience aquatic adventures with the Jolly Roger Sailing Club. Since World War II, the club has celebrated the joys of sailing by offering help to new seafarers. Want to climb aboard? Jolly Roger offers events year round, like Cruise Week (July 25 through August 1). Junior Sailing gives youngsters hands-on experience boating and docking, as well as classroom education. Membership costs range from $40 to $200 annually and include boat and trailer storage. Set your course to the club, and ready yourself for fun. Jolly Roger Sailing Club, 5961 Edgewater Dr. 419-729-4971. jollyrogersailingclub.com —KN

Funding the youth Local organizations who support youth education, arts, community activities and services were recently awarded over $19k in funds from Youth in Philanthropy Encouraging Excellence (YiPEE). The grant money was an-nounced during a ceremony led by student leaders. Benefiting organizations include: Adelante, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio, Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo, Children’s Rights Collaborative of Northwest Ohio, Children’s Theatre Workshop, Diabetes Youth Services, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo, Mended Little Hearts of Northwest Ohio, Mobile Meals of Toledo, Serenity Farm Equestrian Center, Swanton Schools Backback Buddies and The Learning Club of Toledo. YiPEE is coordinated by Leadership Toledo, made possible through The Toledo Community Foundation’s support. For more information, leadershiptoledo.org —AC

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Art & WritingArea students in grades 3-5 will soon have a chance to improve their writing skills while visiting the Toledo Museum of Art. Beginning with the 2016-17 school year, The Museum’s Education Department, in cooperation with the Women’s Initiative of the United Way, is offering Word Shop, an activity-based program of experiencing and writing about

art. Students will participate in one of two writing opportunities—one, viewing pieces of art, then analyzing and interpreting them, the other, developing and writing a nar-rative about works of art.

Mike Deetsch, Director of Education and Engagement at TMA, explains that the students will practice different styles of writing, including opinion pieces based on objective observations, as well as descriptive and creative writing. Classroom teachers need no special training to enroll in the program, and the Museum will provide exten-sive resources to teachers for follow-up activities. Tuesdays-Fridays during the school year. Interested teachers should contact Kate Blake at 419-255-8000, ext. 7240 for more information. —CH

PathStone to SuccessBowling Green residents will get a helpful hand in creating a better pathway to life, thanks to the new PathStone, which launched in April to help young adults with a guiding hand. “We received a million dollar grant from the Department of Labor to help Bowling Green residents ages 14-24 with education, training, employ-ment, and mentoring/life skills,” says Nicolle Schroeder, regional administrator. Bowling Green residents can also benefit from tutoring, training, career preparation and supportive services. PathStone is currently look-ing for volunteers age 18 and older to become program mentors. PathStone Corporation, 143 S. Main St., 419-308-3812. For more information, pathstone.org. —KN

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West Toledo Animal Hospital relocates to Secor Road Pet-owners can now take their furry friends to the West Toledo Animal Hospital’s new location. The full service animal hospital moved from W. Sylvania Avenue to Secor Road in May, allowing them more space to further their mis-sion of providing the highest level of compas-sionate veterinary care for pets in a warm and friendly environment. Dr. Brooke West, Dr. Anne Bergstrom and Dr. Brandy Day are licensed veterinarians at the Hospital. 4404 Secor Rd., 419-475-1527. westtoledoanimalhospital.com —MH

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Adaptive Sports Program of OhioCreating opportunities for athletes

By Emily Remaklus

As the mother of a child with spina bifida, Lisa Followay realized that athletic opportunities for physically disabled indi-viduals were limited. Since being physical-ly active is both fun and essential for living a healthy lifestyle, Followay knew she had to make a change.

In 2009, she founded The Adaptive Sports Program of Ohio (ASPO). This state-wide nonprofit organization promotes and provides health and wellness opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities.

According to Courtney Kurth, Out-reach Director for ASPO, 150 Ohioans of all ages with physical disabilities take part in their sport programs, with program-ming in Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, Toledo and Youngstown.

Dream. Excel. InspireASPO’s motto, “Dream. Excel. In-

spire.,” summarizes the mission of the organization. Kurth explains that each word represents a different level of programming.

“Dream” is the introduction to the pro-gram, offering a variety of adaptive sport clinics and education about the importance of physical activity.

“Excel” helps athletes shine in their sport of choice through weekly practice, competitions, and ASPO’s summer camp.

“Inspire” brings in athletic am-bassadors to meet and encourage atheletes with disabilities.

One of the goals of ASPO is to educate schools on how to include dis-abled athletes in their athletic teams. They also help these athletes by fitting them for an appropriate wheelchair, which they can use during the season.

Recently, Rogers High School stu-dent Abdul Alan, one of ASPO’s Toledo athletes, competed with his school during a track meet in early June.

Local Athletes ExcelASPO offers a variety of local sporting

opportunities, including wheelchair foot-ball, sled hockey, and wheelchair softball, which launches this summer.

Along with recreational sports, ASPO also offers competitive sport teams, such as Toledo’s sled hockey team. The group travels once a month to locations through-out the country and in Canada to com-pete against other adapted sled hockey teams. The team meets on the week-ends at the Toledo Ice House. Even though many of the adaptive sports use a wheelchair, ASPO athletes

do not necessarily need to be in a wheel-chair. Kurth says, “The biggest barrier we face is that people think ‘because I’m not in a chair, I can’t play’, but that’s not true. We have many ambulatories— those who can walk but may require a cane or assistance—who play on our teams… The chairs are used as an equalizer.”

Community support“We couldn’t do what we do without

the support of generous grants and equip-ment donations. The Walleye Wishing Well has helped ASPO sled hockey athletes with donations of sleds, which are approximate-ly $1,100 new,” says Kurth.

Kurth also cites The Ability Center as another beneficial Toledo relationship for ASPO, saying “their helpful staff and knowledge of adaptive sports provides helps us reach more athletes who can benefit from our programs.”

In just a few years, ASPO has greatly changed the opportunities for disabled athletes across the state. Kurth says it best, “We provide opportunities to make dreams come true.”For more information on Adaptive Sports Program

of Ohio you can call 330-262-1200, email [email protected], or visit their

website at adaptivesportsohio.org.

Katina Johnson: Prioritizing Blessings

By TiAnna Anderson

As a wife, mother of three active girls, a Toledo Public School Literacy Coach, and an integral community member, Katina Johnson is often pulled in many direction. But when you do what you love, you never work a day in your life.

The early chapters Johnson has always been very pas-

sionate about God, children and read-ing. She says that some of her fondest memories from childhood are of her and her mother lounging around and reading Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie books. Consider-ing those cherished moments, it’s no surprise that her early love of books inspired her adult life.

Johnson says she can’t not be pas-sionate about helping those who struggle with reading. After spend-ing more than 14 years teaching-kindergarten and 1st grade, she landed her dream job as a Literacy Coach, and enjoys every challenge and triumph in that important role.

“The journey of taking a kid with no reading skills from a non-reader to a reader is the best part of my job,” says Johnson.

The transformation in that jour-ney is so inspiring that former par-ents and students often reach out to her to thank her—frequently, former

students say they wouldn’t be where they are today if it wasn’t for her help. Those moments define her both as an educator and a woman.

Striking a balanceJohnson’s role as a mother is also

performed with passion. Her daugh-ters— Najah, 18, Nia, 15, and Aliyah, 13— are active in school and sports, with her oldest getting ready for col-lege. As a close-knit family, they stay busy with track meets, games, activi-ties, volunteering and banquets.

How does Johnson balance all of this? “Sometimes I don’t,” Johnson admitted. “Sometimes it’s too much. Author Lysa TerKeurst talks about priority blessings, so I try to focus on prioritizing my activities— though I always try to do it all. ”

While Johnson’s daughters often serve alongside her as volunteers, their schedules are not always compatible— forcing Johnson to prioritize. Recently, one of her daughter’s track meets fell on Claire’s Day— an annual children’s book festival. Johnson made the dif-ficult decision of missing the meet to support her students who were receiv-ing honors and awards for improved reading— a major confidence boost.

“I do what I love,” says Johnson. “Ev-eryday is a day to wake up a reader.”

Katina Johnson developed her passion for reading as a child and now shares her love of literacy with the community.

Rogers High School student Abdul Alan recently competed with his school at a track meet.


Books 4 Buddies cures summer blues with cool reads

By Sam KorosSchool’s out and the boredom of sum-

mer vacation is beginning to take hold. Books 4 Buddies, Toledo’s unique and im-pactful youth literacy program can help.

Since 2012, Books 4 Buddies has col-lected and donated books for boys in Toledo’s low socioeconomic status neighborhoods.

Loneta Goings, President of the organi-zation, says they want boys to realize that “It’s cool to read. It’s not a girl thing, it’s a gender friendly kind of thing to do. You can actually learn from opening a book.”

Prologue “The initial inspiration was conceived

by my grandson who is now 18,” says Goings. “We were driving down the high-way near subsidized housing, looking at the kids. I asked my grandson ‘how can you help people? What would you like your legacy to be?’ He said that if you could give a child a book it could lead to unlimited possibilities.”

Touré, her grandson, came to this con-clusion based on his own difficulties with reading comprehension— he knew the words, but didn’t always know their meaning. This specific struggle is fre-quently a trigger with a lot of kids, espe-cially boys, says Goings.

Chapter 1 “I retired from The Blade and I brought

some great organizations to the table, like The Blade and Buckeye Cable Systems,” said Goings, “We even have partners now in two public schools. I was able to meet

with Clyde Scoles, the Director of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library, who decided that the panel was a marvelous idea.” This set the events in motion which made everything possible.

“Books 4 Buddies and their Ambassadors encourage literacy by embodying the ideals and virtues that build strong and positively minded communities,” says the library’s Ben Malczewski. “The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is grateful to have a strong community partner in Books 4 Buddies, sim-ilarly committed to growing futures, creating opportunity, and transforming lives.”

Story Arc What sets Books 4 Buddies apart from

other literacy programs?“What makes us different and unique

are our ambassadors,” explains Goings. “They’re young men—black, white, la-tino— that go to public and private high schools to collect and give books to kids. They’re the public face of our program. Many of the kids we help don’t have access to books, and that can really begin to tug at your heartstrings.”

Books 4 Buddies doesn’t just go to schools. Ambassadors often meet with kids in their communities to distribute books and to encourage reading. “It has had such a profound impact on the kids.” said Goings.

This experience gives the ambassadors valuable experience for the future. “The am-bassadors now truly understand the mean-ing of community service,” says Goings.

Check out Books 4 Buddies online at Books4Buddies.com and find out how you can help.

July Snapshot Giveaway

A new chapter on literacy

School might be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean that learning needs to take a break as well. Take a break from the classroom and delve into the wonderful world of literature with these two adventurous stories by Ursula Vernon:Hamster Princess: Of Mice and Magic Enjoy the tale of Harriet the Invincible, a heroine hamster that proves there’s no reason to be a damsel in distress. She hears about a terrible spell placed upon 12 mice princesses, forcing them to dance all night long. See how Harriet saves the evening and proves girls can do anything they put their mind to. Dragonbreath: The Frozen Menace Follow the magical journey of Danny Dragonbreath and he wakes to discover that his special fire has gone out! Following the advice of his great-grandfather, Danny and his best friends trek to find the secret ingre-dient needed to light his flame.

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Place to bUy a birthday cake7 Little Cupcakes1021 Sandusky St., Perrysburg419-252-08587littlecupcakes.com

Get your sugar fix with some seriously sweet con-coctions at this Perrysburg bakery. The list of cake fla-vors is endless: from Almond Joy and Fruit Punch to Donut and Luau, they have truly unique flavors as well as classic ones. 7 Little Cupcakes prides itself on being both delicious and af-fordable. You can order custom birthday and wedding cakes. From the big-gest cake to the smallest cupcake, their baked goods have big flavor.

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Place to bUy birthday decoratioNsParty City4962 Monroe St. 419-475-84886460 Centers Dr., Holland.419-867-1700

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Place to readToledo Lucas County Public Library325 N. Michigan St. 419-259-5200toledolibrary.org

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mUseUmThe Toledo Museum of Art2445 Monroe St.419-255-8000Toledomuseum.org

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fair/festivalGerman American Festival3624 Seaman St., Oregon419-691-4116gafsociety.org

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Place for a PicNicWildwood Preserve Metropark 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700metroparkstoledo.com

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day triP sPotToledo Zoo2 Hippo Way 419-385-5721toledozoo.org

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aNimal eNcoUNtersToledo Zoo2 Hippo Way 419-385-5721toledozoo.org

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bowliNg alleyForest View Lanes2345 Dean Rd., Temperance734-847-4915forestviewlanes.com

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local toy storeLearning Express Toys5577 Monroe St., Sylvania419-885-39593100 Main St., Maumee419-878-2446learningexpress.com

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gardeN aNd NatUre ceNterToledo Botanical Garden5403 Elmer Dr. 419-536-5566toledogarden.org

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date NightEl Camino Real 2500 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-472-0700elcaminorealtoledo.com

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Toledo Area Humane Society827 Illinois Ave., Maumee419-891-0705toledohumane.org

People with a soft spot for our furry counterparts will love volunteer and education options presented by the Toledo Area Humane Society. Since 1884, this non-profit organization has been taking care of more than 4,000 animals per year of all shapes and sizes, as well as spreading awareness about properly caring for your pets. Volunteering opportunities range anywhere from being in close contact with the animals, like walking dogs or cuddling cats, to office settings like answering phones or helping out at the ReTail Shop. Any and all volunteering helps not only the people that run the society, but the furry faces within its walls.

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iCe Cream shopHandel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt5655 Secor Rd.419-474-88615908 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-882-1118handelsicecream.com

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FrozeN yogurt shopKoala Berry6710 W. Central Ave. 419-725-5558koalaberry.com

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kid-FrieNdly CoFFee shopBlack Kite Coffee and Pies2499 Collingwood Blvd. 419-720-5820facebook.com/BlackKiteCoffee

If the kids have you feeling tired, don’t fret. Locally owned Black Kite Coffee gets grinding bright and early every day to create quality beverages that will boost your energy. Delicious food, made from scratch, will jumpstart your metabolism. Parents, sit back and enjoy an energizing espresso while the children enter a world of wonder through story hour. Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 9:30-10:30am, early childhood educator, Denise Ro-kicki, brings words to life. Parents get the best of both worlds— the chance to sip a steamy cup of coffee and quality stimulation and entertainment for the children.

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healthy Fast FoodBalance Pan-Asian Grille5860 W. Central Ave., Sylania419-578-7777514 The Boulevard, Maumee419-893-999926520 N. Dixie Hwy., Perrysburgbalancegrille.com

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loCal pizza plaCeVito’s PizzaVarious locationsvitos.com

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plaCe where kids eat FreeRalphie’s Sports Eatery Various locationsralphies.com

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kid’s ClothiNg Once Upon A Child5644 Monroe St., Sylvania419-841-7500142 E. South Boundary, Perrysburg419-874-3606onceuponachild.com

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kid’s shoe shopStride Rite5333 Monroe St., #21419-843-6050striderite.com

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materNity ClothiNg storeDestination Maternity5001 Monroe St. 419-475-2730destinationmaternity.com

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Babies “R” Us1360 S. Holland-Sylvania Rd., Holland419-861-7015babiesrus.com

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mom owNed BusiNessMini Motions2249 Tremainsville Rd.419-472--0999Minimotionsdance.com

Transform your child from the performer they are into a stage star at Mini Motions Dance Center. Sue Hays, who has directed and owned Mini Motions for 25 years, shares her passion for dance with all stu-dents. Kids of all ages get in on the fun with spe-cialized classes from ages 2 to 7 and up, offered in various disciplines like Jazz, Hip Hop, and gymnas-tics. Adults can experience Hays’ classes with Zumba, Yoga, and adult Tap and Jazz classes. Active birthday parties at the Center include dancing and karaoke for partygoers. Shake, rattle and roll on over to Mini Mo-tions to build your own unique dance skills.

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Acting And theAter clAssesChildren’s Theatre Workshop2417 Collingwood Blvd.419-244-5061Ctwtoledo.org

The Children’s Theatre Work-shop invites children ages 5-18 to study theatre arts, develop valuable skills and produce quality plays. Students learn all aspects of a stage production, including writing, acting, set design and behind-the-scenes work.

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Friday, 7.1Holland: Community Homecoming Park (7807 Angola Rd.)10pm/fireworks

Saturday, 7.2Swanton: Swanton High School Football Field (601 N. Main St.)

Waterville: Waterville Primary School (457 Sycamore Ln.)

Woodville: Trail Marker Park(Cherry St.) 10pm/fireworks

Sunday, 7.3Sylvania: Centennial Terrace(5773 Centennial Rd.) 7pm/celebration, dusk/fireworks. $5.

Maumee: 100 E. Wayne5pm/celebration, 10pm/fireworks

Perrysburg: Fort Meigs State Memorial (29100 W. River Rd.), 3pm/celebrations begin.10pm/fireworks. Free

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Fireworks Safety 101By Heidi Borst

4th of July festivities are anticipat-ed events, but activities involving fire and fireworks can be dangerous. How can parents keep their kiddos safe? Lt. Matthew Hertzfeld, Public Informa-tion Officer of Toledo Fire and Res-cue, and Dr. Daniel Neumeyer, DO, of Mercy Emergency Facilities, suggested some great guidelines for keep-ing summer celebrations safe.

Fire Preparedness StepsNothing puts an end to a child’s fun

faster than a trip to the ER. According to Dr. Neumeyer, burn injuries in children are most common in the summer, so “Teach-ing your children about appropriate care and use of outdoor fires is important. ”

Parents should not leave a child unat-tended near a fire, grill or fireworks. Store flammables out of reach, keep water near-by and teach older kids to shovel dirt on a fire to put it out.

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fireworks. Even with legal devices, injury can occur; sparklers while legal, can be very dangerous, and should be used under adult supervision. The best way to protect your children is not to use home fireworks.”

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Even when care is taken, accidents do occur, so be prepared with an action plan. “Stop the burning as quickly as you can. Don’t run around. Stop, drop and roll if clothes catch on fire. Call 911,” Lt. Hertzfeld guides.

Proper treatment is essential. “If the burn is minor, usually a non-adherent bandage is appropriate with bacitracin ointment. Seek-ing medical attention is a good idea. Burns to the face and hands should generally be evaluated by a medical professional,” Dr. Neumeyer recommends. He suggests par-ents have a fire extinguisher and cool com-presses on hand, as well as a cell phone and a car to get help if necessary.

Being prepared and playing it safe will go a long way to keeping your family’s sum-mer care-free and fun-filled.

Monroe: River Raisin Independence Day Festival at Sterling State Park.(2800 State Park Rd.) 9:45pm/fireworks

Bowling Green: BGSU Intramural Fields. 10pm/fireworks.

Monday, 7.4Downtown Toledo: Marina District Riverside Drive. 2-11pm/celebra-tions, 10pm/fireworks.

Wauseon: Biddle Park (1000 Biddle Park Dr.)

Tuesday, 7.5Whitehouse: Founder’s Day Celebration at Village Hall (6925 Providence St.).


Every educational reform movement in America has new buzz words. Critical think-ing skills developed through “learning experiences” are the current rage. But wait. Infants begin to sort and categorize information from the moment they are born. Give your babies lots of sensory experiences with descriptive language as they touch and explore. The bark on the tree is rough. The blanket is soft. By age 2 many children can begin to sort and categorize objects, non-food items from food as you unpack from a trip to the store, socks from shirts as they are removed from the dryer. Older pre-school children can help determine what to recycle and what to compost. A sense of order is the first building block of critical thinking.

Sequencing activities leads young children to think about what makes sense. Read stories and discuss the beginning, middle and end. Plan a family project. What comes first, second and third. Five-year-olds like humor and enjoy comic strips. They can predict that Lucy will pull the football away from Charlie Brown.

Solve real problems with your children. Hold regular family meetings, not easy for on-the-go families these days. All ages can participate. For example: “We have 3 hours on Sunday to have some family fun. We have $15 to spend. What should we do?” Brainstorm. Accept and discuss every idea. No suggestion, however outrageous, should be discounted. Reach consensus, often difficult without practice. Critical think-ing skills grow when children develop a sense of order, can make sense of their world, and have the opportunity to solve real problems.

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Growing up, I thought I knew about sushi. It was raw fish rolled up, right? I recall my college years when a friend spoke about going out for sushi and my first reaction was “eeewww” and “Wow that seems kind of fancy.” Turns out, I was quite mistaken. Fast forward to 2016, Toledo now boasts many sushi restaurants. Though hesitant, my children decided to be adventurous and have dinner at Kyoto Ka Sushi Bar.

Got Sushi?Ready, set, roll!By: Karen L. Zickes

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Bottom Line: At Kyoto Ka you will be treated like family. The food is fresh and prepared perfectly. A kids’ menu isn’t offered but smaller portions of entrees are available. However, if your little one will only eat mac-n-cheese and fries, you might have to make this a date night sans kids.

Sushi 101First things first. Sushi does NOT mean

raw fish. It translates directly to “it is sour”. Sushi is a food preparation originat-ing in Japan using cooked vinegared rice and then adding any additional ingre-dients such as vegetables, cream cheese, fruit, and yes, sometimes raw or cooked fish. Sashimi, on the other hand, is raw meat or fish thinly sliced and NOT served with rice. News flash: those of you who don’t consider the California rolls filled with avocado and cream cheese etc. to be ”sushi”, you are mistaken.

Kyoto is the name of an old capital city of Japan and Ka is a Korean word for family. Kyoto Ka prepares the freshest sushi you can find in T-Town, while also offering a full menu to please most every-one. Tempted to try one of the many vari-eties of sushi rolls prepared to order with care for each customer. Go ahead, I dare you to try something new.

Kyoto Ka’s loyal followingA close friend was in absolute disbelief

when I told her I had never been to Kyoto Ka. She told me she goes there at least three times a month! Since opening more than eight years ago, they have developed a following of regulars. Owner Joe Cho greeted us with a smile from behind the sushi bar. With a friendly staff and excel-lent food, I know why they have a loyal following. You can identify Chef Joe as the one wearing blue behind the sushi bar.

According to Joe Cho’s son, Sung Cho, who was in 10th grade when they moved here from South Korea, “We serve our cus-tomers with the best quality of sushi. We love to serve our customers with a warm heart.”

think outside the rollChef Joe and family do an amazing

job with their sushi rolls which are truly works of art. However, beyond delectable rolls, patrons can find much more on the menu. Not everyone is a fan of sushi. Rest assured, the menu offers soups, salads, noodles, traditional favorites like orange chicken and more. They don’t offer a kids menu, but you can find alternatives for the younger set. Sung Cho recommends the teriyaki chicken or the chicken katsu which is a breaded and deep fried boneless chicken (with their special sauce, served on the side if you request). Sung Cho also explained that items can be made in lunch portions for the little ones. If that still doesn’t suit the younger set, you can rarely go wrong with plain noodles or fried rice.

the Short CourseKid-friendly: Somewhatto avoid wait: AnytimeNoise level: ModerateBathroom amenities: No changing stationhigh chairs: YesGot milk? No, but lemonade and Japanese kid sodas are availableKids’ menu? No, but options can be prepared in lunch portionsallergies? Always speak to the server when ordering. They may suggest ordering something prepared up front, such as sushi. Extra caution will be taken when preparing your meal if you order from the kitchen.

My boys shared the chicken yaki udon/soba (noodles) with vegetables. I devoured the beef bulgogi with vegetables and rice. The charbroiled thinly sliced beef with the Kyoto Ka sauce was done perfectly. We all sampled my daughter’s California roll and shrimp tempura roll, but only after we admired how beautiful they looked on the plate. For the sushi novice, those are great dishes to start with. I was just glad my children tried something new, and learned a thing or two as well.

Karen Zickes is a mom of three active children and freelance writer who resides

in Holland, OH. She can be reached in c/o [email protected].


1 FRIDAY

Family Center Activites: Symbol Self Portraits - Families will have the oppor-tunity to show their inner selves while creat-ing self portraits out of symbols. For ages 10 and younger with an adult. 3:30-8pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

First Friday - Celebrate Perrysburg’s Bicentennial with fun for the whole family. Festival stands and family fun are sure to draw a crowd. 6-9pm. Downtown Perrysburg. 419-872-6246. visitperrysburg.com Free

Friday Night Family Cruise - The whole family will enjoy local scenery and wildlife along the river. Reservations required. Friday nights through August 12. 6-8pm. $17/adult, $9/kids under 12. Promenade Park, Jefferson Street Dock. 419-537-1212. sandpiperboat.com

Summer Skies Over Toledo - This live interactive program takes a look at the stars, constellations and planets visible from right here in Toledo. Fridays through July 29. 8:30pm. $7/adults, $5/children, seniors and UT members, free/ages 3 and under. Ritter Planetarium, 2855 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-4037. utoledo.edu/nsm/rpbo

2 SATURDAY

Free Family Movie Night - Gather up the family for a movie under the stars. For a full list of showings, visit website. Saturdays through October 1. 8-10pm. Perrysburg School Administration Building, corner of Louisiana and 5th St., Perrysburg. 419-872-6246. visitperrysburg.com Free

Hello, My Name is Octicorn Storytime - Children will love and relate to the story of Octicorn, who is just a little bit different from everyone else. 11am. Barnes and Noble, 4940 Monroe St. 419-472-6164. barnesandnoble.com Free

Perrysburg Bicentennial Celebration and Parade - Experience two days full of fun for the whole family with food vendors, the Rotary Club Bicentennial Parade, Kid’s Day events, and firework celebrations. Also on Sunday. Downtown Perrysburg. 419-508-0142. visitperrysburg.com

3 SUNDAY

Family Center on the Move - Get your kids moving and grooving. For ages 10 and younger with an adult. Noon-5pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

4 MONDAY

Paint Your Own Pottery - Create per-sonalized pottery for yourself or as a gift. All ages are welcome as you glaze your work of art. Kids should be supervised by an adult. Call ahead to schedule a time. 10am. Cost depends on piece being paint-ed. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

5 TUESDAY

Family Center Activities: Bubble Prints and Blow Painting - Create a work of art by using painting techniques to make colors come to life. For ages 10 and

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limited size. Calling ahead for confirmation is recommended.

Racing to help kids with cancerSaturday, 7.9 / Hensville

There are many ways to show support for children battling cancer. Thanks to the in-spiration of local nine year olds, Jacey Warner and MacKenna Gibson, the community will come together for Run 4 Love. This special event, made possible by ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital, helps support children with cancer through contributions, both monetary and personal, like hair donation. The Run 4 Love includes a 5K race and stations to cut hair to be donated children in need. Proceeds benefit Debbie Brass Cancer Center at ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital, Chil-dren With Hair Loss, and the St. Baldrick Foundation. Register by July 7. Saturday, July 9, 7:30/sign in, 8:30-noon/haircutting station, 9am/5K walk/run begins. $35/run rate, $30/walk rate, free/spectators. Donations accepted. Hensville, 9 N. Clair St. therunforlove.com —KN

younger with an adult. 10am-3pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Family Time Tours - Take your artistic family on a tour of outdoor sculptures. Lead by a guide, you’re sure to learn more about the art featured at the museum. First Tuesday of the month through September 6. 11:30am-12:30pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

WWE Smackdown - The WWE returns to Toledo with a larger-than-life wrestling presentation. This specific event will be taped and premiered on the USA net-work at a later date. 7pm. $22-$102. Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

7 THURSDAY

BCSN Free Cheerleading Sports Camp - Kids in grades 5 through 8 will learn the fundamentals of cheerleading sports from the area’s best experts in this active camp. With the sport of cheerlead-ing being offered and taught by local experts, boys and girls will learn about the sport and how to perform correctly. Registration required. 9am-noon. Premier Academy, 1630 Market Pl. Dr., Maumee. 419-724-2276. bcsn.tv/camp Free

8 FRIDAY

Lagrange Street Polish Festival True Polish heritage and culture will again be celebrated in this annual festival. Taking place in the Polish Village on Lagrange Street, all entertainment and festivities will be family friendly and celebrate all things Polish for a festive weekend. Through July 10. 5-11pm Friday, noon-11pm Saturday, noon-7pm Sunday. $5/general admission, $3/Sunday, free/ages 8 and younger. 3106 Lagrange St. polishfestival.org

Escape the Ordinary: Bugging Out! Enjoy the park after dark as budding natu-ralists and their families search for fireflies. Dress for the weather. Registration required. 8-9pm. $3. Wildwood Preserve Oak Grove School, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

9 SATURDAY

Funky Fun Bracelet - Learn how to create your own funky piece of jewelry with this fun and easy class. Choose your own color palette and beads on two or more bracelets to complete any look. Registration required. 3pm. $0-$20. Beads and Books, 4925 A Dorr St. 419-350-1087. beadsandbooks419.com

Daisy-Head Mayzie Storytime - Take part in the tale of Mayzie McGrew, who has a daisy sprout on her head that sends her into difficult situations, teaching read-ers that love is more important than fame and fortune, along with the importance of morality. All ages welcome. 11am. Barnes and Noble, Franklin Park, 4940 Monroe St. 419-472-6164. barnesandnoble.com Free

The Ultimate Air Dogs - As America’s fastest growing dog sport, dogs of all breeds, shapes and sizes compete against each other in long distance pool diving competition called Splashes. Local dogs can be registered to participate online or at the table before the event begins. Also on July 10. 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm Saturday, noon & 2pm Sunday with finals at 4pm. $20/registered dog. The Andersons Store, 530 Illinois Ave. at Ford St., Maumee. ultimateairdogs.com Free

Cycle Circle: Family Bike Tour - Each week, explore the natural resources at a different metropark with a naturalist. All skill levels welcome. A basic bike repair and safety course will be offered during this pro-gram. Helmets are required. Registration required. 6:30-7:30pm. $3. Fallen Timbers Battlefield, 4949 Jerome Rd., Maumee. 419-277-0107. metroparkstoledo.com

10 SUNDAY

Beads and Books: Beginning Stringing - Learn the basics of beading and make your own necklace, bracelet, and earring set. Add in your own personal style and flair to make the pieces your own. For ages 13 and up. Noon. $0-$15. Beads and Books, 4925 Dorr St. 419-350-1087. beadsandbooks419.com Family Center Activities: Chalk - Kids will express their creativity in the form of beautiful chalk drawings on both an outdoor mural and a work to take home. Color, play, and have fun with chalk in this fun art project. For ages 10 and younger with an adult. Noon-5pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Games in the Garden: Giant Games Play bigger and better games- literally! Kids have the chance to play some of their favorite traditional games, like dice and checkers, in a form that’s almost as big as they are. Weather permitting. 2-4pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

Muddy’s Birthday Bash - The Toledo Mud Hens and Toft’s Ice Cream are plan-ning a huge mascot birthday party for Muddy! Over 20 other mascots will be there to celebrate the big day, and grammy nominated artist Zak Morgan will be per-forming his own children’s songs. Hensville Inflatable Theme Park and children’s activi-ties will also be available for additional fun. 2-4pm. $20. Hensville Park, 406 Washington St. milb.com

12 TUESDAY

Book Quest: Young Readers’ Book Club - Young people who love to read, rejoice- now there’s a chance to get ideas on what else to read and find new subjects to interest you. All readers are welcome in this book club, and book suggestions and Q&A are available. Best suited for ages 8-12. 1pm. Barnes and Noble, 3100 Main St. #1400, Maumee. 419-878-0652. barnesandnoble.com Free

Family Pottery - Explore the world of pottery with your child. Learn techniques and how to build projects from the ground up. Make your own or make one together to create your very own pottery pieces. No experience necessary. Both adult and child must register for the class. 10am-noon, 2-4pm. $20. The 577 Foundation, 577 E. Front St., Perrysburg. 419-872-0305. 577foundation.org

Fundamentals of Drawing for Teens- Spanning the course of 8 weeks, teens will learn the basics and special skills of drawing. Young adults will get to learn about the different techniques represented in drawing, as well as different mediums in which to draw. For grades 9+. 5-7pm. $120. The Art Supply Depo, 29 S. St. Clair St. 419-720-6462. artsupplydepo.com

15 FRIDAY

Baby Tour - Watch your little one respond to colors, lines, and drawings and see their reaction in this 30 minute tour. This is a great way to strengthen early visual literacy skills early on. Parents and caregivers with infants up to 18 months are welcome. One child per adult. Also on July 19, August 16 & 19. 6-7pm. Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org Free

18 MONDAY

Mud Hens Game with Ant-Man: Special Screening - Enjoy the Mud Hens versus the Pawtucket Red Sox baseball game as well as the special superhero themed movie screening afterwards. The movie Ant-Man, which will be shown after the game at 9pm, is about a crimi-nal turned hero who accidentally steals a special suit that allows him to shrink to the size of an ant. Rated PG-13. 7pm. #13-$15, $5-$8 for just the movie screen-ing. Hensville Park, 406 Washington St. hensvilletoledo.com


Into the airSaturday, 7.16 & Sunday, 7.17 / Toledo Express AirportThere’s excitement in the air with the return of the Tole-do Air Show, with some of the best flying maneuvers and stunts from around the country. The show features the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, including F-16 Fighting Fal-cons’ death-defying tricks no more than 18 inches apart at 700 miles per hour. Other acts include the Ohio Air Nation-al Guard F-16 Vipers and the U.S. Army Golden Knights. Whether by air or by land, the air show will keep you on the edge of your seat. 9am-5pm. Advance tickets: $20/adults, $14/ages 5-12, $10/seniors, military, first responders, free/ages 4 and under and military in uniform; At the gate: $30/adulats, $23/ages 5-12, $14/seniors, military, first responders. Toledo Express Airport, 11013 Airport Hwy., Swanton. 419-243-8251. toledoairshow.com —KN

19 TUESDAY

Ready to Read Book Mobile - As part of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library’s new early literary outreach program, the mobile library will visit full of exciting books to read. 9:30am-1pm. The Shops at Fallen Timbers (near Rave Cinemas), 3100 Main St., Maumee. 419-740-7080. theshopsatfallentimbers.com

25 MONDAY

Nature Detectives - Young detectives will investigate woodlands, meadows and wetlands through hands-on experiments. Camp runs through July 29. For ages 8-12. Registration required. 9am-3pm. $105/park member, $115/nonmember. Pearson Metropark, 4600 Starr Ave., Oregon. 419-467-8301. metroparkstoledo.com

29 FRIDAY

Kids Yoga Series - Kids live in a hurry-up world of busy parents, school pressures, lessons, and competitive sports. Yoga encourages self-esteem and body aware-ness with a physical activity that’s noncom-petitive. For ages 5-11. Also on August 5, 12 & 19. 1-1:45pm. $10/single session, $35/all four sessions. Tonic Maumee, 2221 River Rd., Maumee. 419-794-4044. tonicmaumee.com

30 SATURDAY

Harry Potter Countdown to Midnight Party - Join in on the celebra-tion of the new release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two. This party will count down to the rehearsal edition script book which goes on sale at midnight. Share your favorite memories of Harry Potter and sign up for activities and giveaways. 8pm. Barnes and Noble, 4940 Monroe St. 419-472-6164. barnesandnoble.com Free

DailyButterfly House Summer Hours, Kids will experience the wonder of over 100 different species of butterflies at this unique home of over 1,000 butter-flies. The surrounding gardens and help-ful staff help to make your visit special. 10am-5pm Monday through Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday. $8/adults, $7/seniors, $6.50/children. The Butterfly House, 11455 Obee Rd., Whitehouse. 419-877-2733. wheelerfarms.com

DailyNatural Feedings and Animal Demonstrations, Ongoing until Labor Day, enjoy watching some favorite zoo animals chow down. Visit website for a full schedule of times. $19/adults, $16/ages 2-11 & seniors, free/under age 2. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

Tuesday-SundayDesign Zone, Kids will demonstrate their creativity in this hands-on interac-tive exhibit. They will learn concepts like creating and implementing designs in art, music, and engineering. 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

Tinkering Spaces: Crank Puppets, Children will tinker and learn inside the IDEA lab where they can build their own machine. Kids can experience mechanics and bring to life their own robotic creations. Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, noon-5pm Sunday. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

FridaysCreativity Corner, Join in on storytime at the Barnes and Noble’s Children’s Section. The reading will be followed by a craft. Fridays at 11am. Barnes and Noble, Franklin Park, 4940 Monroe St. 419-472-6164. barnesandnoble.com Free

Saturdays & SundaysPortable Preschool, Have fun at this children’s story hour with singing and dancing. 9:30am. Black Kite Coffee, 2499 Collingwood Blvd. 419-720-5820. facebook.com/blackkitecoffee Free

Did you know parents can make a difference in teen alcohol use? Parents play an important role in providing kids with a better understanding of the impact that alcohol can have on their lives.

As a parent, you are a primary source of positive and reliable information, and it is important to take advantage of “teachable moments.” It’s not so much about “the big talk,” but about being there for them when the issues come up—on TV, in movies, on the radio, about celebrities or sports figures, or about their friends. Information from the media, the internet, or other sources not only misrepresent the negative impact of alcohol and drugs, but may actually glorify their use.

According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, here are some basic guidelines to assist you:

Listen Before You Talk. Sometimes we are so anxious to share our wisdom – or our opinion – that we don’t take the time to listen. For kids, knowing that we are really listen-ing is the most important thing we can do to help.

Talk to Your Child and Ask Open Ended Questions. Talk to your child regularly – about their feelings, their friends, their activities — even if it’s not easy. Avoid “yes” or “no” questions and encourage conversation.

Be Involved. Get to know your child’s friends and continue to educate your child about the importance of maintaining good health – psychological, emotional, and physical.

Set Expectations, Limits, and Consequences. Make it clear that you do not want your child drinking or using drugs, and that you trust them not to. Talk about consequenc-es, both legal and medical, and be clear about what will happen if the rules are broken. If the rules are broken, follow through with the consequences you previously laid out.

Be Positive. Many parents have discovered that talking about these issues with their children has built bridges rather than walls between them, and have proudly watched those children learn to make healthy, mature decisions on their own.

Family History. Research has shown that addiction is a chronic, progressive disease that can be linked to family history and genetics. If you have a family history of problems with alcohol or drugs, be matter of fact about it, as you would any other chronic disease such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer.

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