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08...Swimming Safety

09...Fair Fun

14...My Story

18...School Lunches

23...Make a Difference

20...Harvest Time

23...Fall Classes

32...Day of Coffee

07...Nikki’s Note 13...A Dad’s Perspective

26...Reading Corner

28...Road Trip

30...Traditions

34...Give Back

35...Storytimes

36...Events Calendar

49...Take Five

50...Local Business Spotlight

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Who’s on the Cover?

KaeLee Cox, 3 years old, is my oldest daughter. She is quite the entertainment

around here and never skips a beat. She loves to play with her little sister (on most days) and she is the biggest bookworm you will ever meet! Instead of having to hide the peas in

the macaroni, with KaeLee, I have to hide the macaroni in her peas and tell her no more

peas until she eats more pasta.... haha! She loves her

veggies! KaeLee is full of energy and most

excited about beginning preschool this year!

02 Wenatchee Pediatric

Dentistry

02 Dream Alley

03 Performing Arts Center

03 L-Bow the Clown

05 JP Portraits

18 Columbia Grove

Covenant Church

19 Wok About Grill

34 Perfectly Posh

37 Positive Life Radio

39 Academic Toolbox

39 Little Learners

41 River Salmon Festival

43 S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics

45 Fire Tots

46 Smallwoods Harvest

50 Columbia River Music

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51 Performing Arts Center

51 Children’s Dentistry of

Wenatchee

52 Wenatchee Valley Humane Society


Alex A. G. Taub was born in Washington State. He has worked with youth and youth issues for 25 years, and has an M.A. studing child raising practices cross-culturally. Currently, he is teaching half-time at WVC while writing books and articles. He recently published “Working with High-Risk Youth: The Case of Curtis Jones” and has

published his parenting humor around the world. Oh, and he is also a stay-at-home dad.

Kristine Reed is a certified teacher in Washington and Oregon and has a masters degree in teaching.

Currently she lives in Everett, WA with her husband Eric and is a stay at home mom to their daughter Jennavieve who’s almost two. She loves learning about other cultures and hopes to go with her family overseas to teach in a few years. In the mean time, she loves being creative with crafts, swimming with her daughter and going on adventures closer to home.

Whitney Nikolas is a certified swim instructor and first responder. Her passion for teaching and enriching the lives of young children began over 10 years ago as a YMCA swim lesson instructor. Now she teaches Preschool and Kindergarten at Seeds Learning Center of Wenatchee. When not teaching she loves to hang out on her better half’s boat and take pictures of the Kiddos – Aaron 6 ½ & Bizzy 4 ½, swim around the river…in their lifejackets. If you have any questions or would like more informationplease feel free to contact Whitney at [email protected]

Michelle Murphy is a registered nurse and certified childbirth educator at Central Washington Hospital. She has worked on the Mother-Baby unit for four-teen years in labor and delivery, mother-baby care, and teaching childbirth classes. She lives in East Wenatchee with her husband and their three boys.

Joylene Scott is the Owner/Artistic Director of Dream Alley Studios in Wenatchee and former music teacher for the Orondo School District. For over 17 years she has brought her expertise to this valley along with training talent for the Film/Television & Music Industry in Seattle and Los Angeles. She is a seasoned performer, director, casting director and producer who teaches with humor and sensitivity, challenging and stretching students just enough to make the right impact.

Dr. Asia Dela Cruz and Dr. Geoffrey Ping are a husband-and-wife team. They both earned their Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees at the University of Washington followed by a 2-year residency program in Pediatric Dentistry to earn a Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry. They are certified by

the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. They opened Wenatchee Pediatric Dentistry in 2009 and are Wenatchee’s only pediatric dental specialists. Dr. Ping is originally from Ephrata, WA. He and Dr. Dela Cruz have lived in Wenatchee for 3 years and have two daughters, Jalen, 4 and Giana, 2.

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NIKKI’S NOTE

Ah, my favorite time of year…..! I LOVE the Fall and everything about it! As I sit here dreaming about cooler weather and the leaves falling off the trees, it is really enticing me to heat up the kettle and make some yummy apple cider. Then curl up on the couch by the fireplace with a good book and…. Oh, wait a minute…. Who has time for that? Scratch that. Maybe I will just put that on my list of “things to dream about tonight”. It does, however, make me giddy about making school lunches for my daughter, waving goodbye to her when I drop her off at preschool, and spending the morning alone with my two year old. It’s almost like Heaven when there is only one child in the house! I can enjoy a bit longer of a shower knowing they aren’t in the living room bickering over something. I can enjoy my cup of coffee without my three year old asking if she can smell it every 5 seconds. And I can have a moment of silence as my two year old enjoys playing ALONE in her bedroom with every toy, every book and every dolly to herself! I think she gets a glimpse of Heaven as well!

In this issue, we explore some things that are specific to the months of September and October, including Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, National Coffee Day, Make A Difference Day, and of course, Harvest and Halloween! We are also excited to introduce you to some contributing authors this issue, which can be found on page 6!

I am especially grateful to all of you who have picked up a copy of Kid Connect and are sharing your thoughts with us! We are so glad you are enjoying the magazine and hope you continue to look forward to it! We love to hear from you, whether it be where you picked your copy up, your tradition ideas for the next issue, kid pics sent in, events going on, or in-terest in writing for or advertising in Kid Connect. Remember, this magazine is being written for YOU, so if there is something you want to see in it, please let us know! I hope you enjoy the crisp, clean air of the Fall as much as I will be and I hope you find lots of fun stuff in the calendar section to mark on your calendar! Here’s to cooler days filled with fun!

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Swim Safe, Not Scared by: Whitney Nikolas

From Lake Chelan to Moses Lake, from rivers to lakes to backyard pools and splash pools at the local parks; we are so fortunate to have an abundance of water recreation opportunities that surround us. This means that we as parents and caregivers have the great reponsiblity to keep the little ones we love safe in these waters. The Wenatchee Valley YMCA Aquatics Director, Aaron Lindholm, has some tips for doing just that and shared his top three with us.

1 - “Never swim alone in any body of water.” (Lindholm, 2012) Which means for us parents; we may have to put off that project so we can be sure we are giving our kids our full attention. It is a misconception that a drowning victim will call or wave for help (Aviation Survival Technician First Class Mario Vittone and Francesco A. Pia, Fall 2006). We have to be present with our children at all times that they are in the water. It only takes 20-60 seconds for someone to drown. (Aviation Survival Technician First Class Mario Vittone and Francesco A. Pia, Fall 2006) Moreover, remember noise is a good thing, we want to hear them laughing and having fun!

2 - “Enroll your child in swim lessons by a nationally recognized provider.” (Lindholm, 2012) The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and our local YMCA aquatics director all agree, knowing how to swim is key to preventing drowning. There are many great options locally in Wenatchee for swim lessons but no matter where you are, you need to give the pool and staff a check. Not all pools and swim programs are created equal. The Consumer Product safety commission has set up a list of things to look for when you are choosing and using a pool. (Commission, 2012) Lindholm shared that YMCA swim lessons give your child more than swimming skills they also teach water safety, values and fun based on the standards of YMCA of the USA. By approaching “swimming as a lifelong pursuit”, his certified instructors hope to teach students to be safe in the water and show that being healthy is fun for years to come. (Lindholm, 2012)

3 - “If there is water nearby, have a secure barrier.” (Lindholm, 2012) Kids wander, they go and find, they are curious. We love their curiosity and need to protect them so they can be curious safely. “A four-sided isolation fence (separating the pool area from the house and yard) reduces a child’s risk of drowning 83% compared to three-sided property-line fencing.” (Prevention, 2012) We fence the road and teach kids to get an adult before they go out to get a ball or play, we must do the same with water. Water does not have to be scary but it must be respected. If we are vigilant and watch our kids,if we teach them to be safe in the water, and if we provide a barrier between them and the water we can help prevent an aquatic tragedy.

Hannah & Sophie,East Wenatchee

Laralyn Walker, Wenatchee

Connor Calcut, Malaga

Madisyn, Wenatchee

Caleb, East Wenatchee


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Rodeo

Barnyard Animals

Hamburgers, Corn Dogs, Elephant Ears, Corn on the Cob, & Fried Twinkies – who doesn’t love fair food? Ditch your diet for the day and indulge in the sweet smelling, unique and ever so delicious foods at the fair that no one can resist!

Cows, Llamas & Turkeys, oh my! Walking through the barns is a must do at the fair! Regardless of my allergies, I personally can’t resist all those cute little bunnies. And if you have children with you, there is no greater joy than seeing their faces light up when they see all the animals in person that they normally only see in books!

You can’t REALLY say that you are from a small town in the country if you have never been to a rodeo, right? So be sure to catch the rodeo, Friday and/or Saturday night and cheer on your locals as they strut their stuff out in the dirt.

The talent that the fair brings always amazes me. Whether it be in photography, drawings, painting, sewing, crafting, baking… the list goes on. And so does the talent of our community! We may be from a small town, but the talent sure is big!


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THINGS TO KNOW WHEN YOU GO....

ADMISSIONAdult (18-61) $8.00/day or $16.00/SeasonSenior (62+) $6.00/day or $12.00/SeasonStudent (with High School ASB card) $6.00/day or $12.00/Season5 years old and under are FreeFamily (2 Adults plus 3 Youth) $25.00/dayParking $3.00*A Family Ticket may be purchased at the Fairgrounds Office between August 1st and August 31st for $20.00

Thursday September 6 (Senior Day) Admission Special: Seniors (62+); $2.00

9 am- gates openThroughout day- Portable Saw Mill, Youth Sportsman Show, Petting Zoo10am- 4-H and FFA Livestock shows start11am- 12pm- L-Bow the Clown12pm-1pm- Predators of the Heart1pm- Senior Tea2pm-11pm Carnival Open3pm-4pm- Predators of the Heart5pm-6pm- Predators of the HeartEvening Wine Tasting 9pm- Gates Close

Friday September 7 (School Day) Admission Specials; Groups of five kids and one adult admitted free 9am to 2pm*All must be together and enter the fair as a group. Additional adults accompanying a group pay the adult ticket price.

9am Gates OpenThroughout day- Portable Saw Mill, Youth Sportsman Show, Petting Zoo10am- 4-H and FFA Livestock Shows start11am-12pm- L-Bow the Clown11am-12pm- Magician Jeff Evans12pm- Mascot Parade12pm-1pm- Predators of the Heart1pm-2pm- Juggler Alex Z2pm-Midnight- Carnival Open2pm-3pm- Predators of the Heart2pm-3pm- Magician Jeff Evans3pm-4pm- L-Bow the Clown3pm- Round Robin Showing Contest4pm-5pm- Old Fashioned Fair Games4pm-5pm- Magician Jeff Evans3pm-4pm- L-Bow the Clown

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Predators of the Heart

The Rides

Wacky Veggies

I love the wacky veggies at the fair! I could spend all day in amazement looking at all the unusual veggies, the most perfect grown fruit and the largest fruits and veggies (including the pumpkins!). be sure to check out this section of the fair!

If your kids are over the age of 3, you know that a handful of tick-ets won’t satisfy when it comes to the rides…. You may as well skip the tickets all together and go right to the wristband! You know that once your kids get a taste of those spinning straw-berries or those motorized cars going round and round, you will have one heck of a time getting them to stop!

Look forward to seeing the Hunters of the Sky educational program again this year. The Sardis raptor center is the largest bird of prey center in the Pacific Northwest. Their magnificent spread of prey includes eagles, hawks, owls and falcons. Informational and awe-inspiring!

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3pm-Round Robin Showing Contest4pm-5pm- Old Fashioned Fair Games

4pm-5pm- Magician Jeff EvansEvening Wine Tasting 5pm-6pm- Juggler Alex Z5pm-8pm- Music- Loose Change 6pm-7pm- Predators of the Heart7pm- Pro- West Rodeo7pm- 4-H Style Show7pm-8pm- L-Bow the Clown8pm-11pm- Music- The Night Rider 9pm- Gates close

Saturday September 89am- Gates OpenThroughout day- Portable Saw Mill, Youth Sportsman Show, Petting Zoo9am- Fur and Feather Auction10am- Livestock Auction10am- 4-H Demonstrations11am-Midnight- Carnival Open11am-12pm- L-Bow the Clown12pm- 1pm- Magician Jeff Evans12pm-1pm- Predators of the Heart12pm- 2pm- Music- Jumper Flats 1pm-2pm- Juggler Alex Z1pm-5pm- Classic Car Show2pm-3pm- Predators of the Heart2pm- 4pm- Music- The Steamers 3pm- 4pm- Magician Jeff EvansEvening Wine Tasting 4pm-5pm- Good Old Fashioned Fair Games 5pm-6pm- Juggler Alex Z6pm-7pm- Predators of the Heart6pm-7pm- Magician Jeff Evans7pm- Pro- West Rodeo6pm- 10:30pm- Mariachi Band & Dancers10pm- Gates Close

Sunday September 9 (Family Day)9am- Gates openThroughout day- Portable Saw Mill, Youth Sportsman Show, Petting Zoo10am- 4-H demonstrations11am-8pm- Carnival Open11am-1pm- Music- Gavin MCClaffin12pm-1pm- Juggler Alex Z12pm- 1pm- Predators of the Heart1pm- Cisco Morris2pm-3pm- Juggler Alex Z2pm-3pm- Predators of the Heart2pm-5pm- Music- Sun Kids “Blues”3pm-4pm- L-Bow the Clown4pm-5pm- Predators of the Heart

5pm- Fair Closes

Youth Sportsman Show

Wine Garden

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9The EntertainmentFrom jugglers, to magicians, to clowns and comedians, the entertainment on the main stage is bound to make you set up a blanket and stay put for a while. Check the schedule for shows you don’t want to miss!

For the time when you need a break from the kids after all that fun (trust me, you WILL need a break!), head over to the Wine Garden to check out the award winning wines that will be featured. The wine garden (bottle or glass sales) will be open all four days of the fair with a tasting event on Friday and Saturday nights.

The Youth Sportsman Show is new to the Fair this year and will allow kids to “catch and release” real fish in a tank. Some are tagged and those who catch a tagged fish will get their name put in for prizes like guided fishing trips and more. This is KIDS ONLY! Be sure to check it out!



ADad’s

PerspectiveOnce, I believed that children were born knowing how to frustrate their parents; but it required an

annoying uncle or bad television to teach them to fully enjoy this natural ability. I was wrong!

Our son was standing tall on his feet just after his first birthday. I knew he could walk, because I saw him walking out of the corner of my eye. He would take one to four steps before returning to his knees. However, if I should dare to notice his method of propulsion, he would give me a dirty look and return to power crawling. He would never experiment on his feet if we were watching, and especially not if we had company. Since I am his stay-at-home father, I got to see his first attempts at everything, while others only heard about it from me.

At his fifteen month check-up, I raised the issue with his pediatrician. She reassured me, “If he can climb stairs and get up on the table to hold the cat food dish over his head like a trophy, then he will walk when he wants.” Now, I was comfortable with this answer, and hoped that was the end if it.

Unfortunately, my wife and I live in a small town populated by many nurses, doctors and other parenting “experts.” Many of my friends started commenting, “If he can’t walk by now, maybe you should take him to an expert at MY clinic.” I heard it over and over. I tried to explain to these well meaning friends that my son could walk, but he just refused to do it for their entertainment.

This answer worked for a while, but as he approached twenty months of age, my friends got more insistent. Finally, one day in the local coffee shop, someone dared to say, “He should be walking by now. You need to have him seen by a real pediatrician or an expert.”

Now I felt angry and insulted. Our pediatrician is a trusted friend and the tone in this friend’s voice insinuated that she thought I was neglecting my son’s welfare. My frustration boiled over. I carefully raised my son out of his stroller, and placed him softly on the coffeehouse floor. Lifting him onto his feet, I took one of his hands. We then showed our surrounding friends that, in fact, my son can put one foot in front of the other, and walk across the café.

After a moment of glorious silence, one of the “experts” asked, “How long has he been able to do that?”

With steam visually coming from my ears, I answer, “A year. I told you, he just won’t do it publicly.”

As I carry my son back to the table, I look into his smiling face as he dared to say loud enough for everyone to hear, “Got ya, Dada.”

Looking into his sarcastic face, I know that I am facing at least sixteen more years of experts telling me either that my son can’t do something very basic or that he is a dirty joker.

Unfortunately, I know I cannot avoid this future anguish. After all, he got his humor and behavior from me.

I am so doomed…and my parents, who received the same advice over thirty years ago, are enjoying watching every moment of it.

by: Alex A

. G. Taub



My Story by: Nikki CoxAbout two years ago, I was reconnected with a college friend who almost immediately asked me to pray for her good friend, Sarah, who had just had a full term, stillborn baby boy. My heart broke for this young woman and her husband. And as I read her blog entries and prayed for her, I felt like God was calling me to do more; to reach out to her on a personal level. So I did. I wrote her an email, I mailed a card and I friended her on facebook. We actually became good friends, though we have still never actually met, since she lives in Texas.

Naturally, Sarah began finding other young ladies who have gone through similar situations as hers and built a strong support community around her. She would tell me some of their stories and I would pray for them. I would follow their blogs and watch the amazing things God was doing in their lives. With two of the women, I felt the same calling to reach out to them again. So I did. And over the next year or so, God was randomly placing women in my life who have experienced a miscarriage, a stillbirth, or infant loss. One of these other women I had reached out to, Erin, was starting an organization called Hope Mommies. It is a support system for mothers who trust God with their babies: Born out of hope, prayed for in hope, taken to Christ in Hope. Erin emailed me about beginning this organization and asked if I would be willing to be a prayer warrior. I was super excited and honored to be asked. So every week, she would send me (and other prayer warriors) an email with our assigned women to pray for with a bit of background and their story of each woman.

August of last year, my husband, Shawn, and I decided to have another child. We were going to hopefully get pregnant in March, as we wanted a December baby. We ended up getting pregnant in September. Our due date was set for July 4, 2012. In November, I started feeling like God was pointing out all the blessings in my life. For the last year, He had been surrounding me with moms who have medical issues with their babies, or their babies have passed away. It was quite overwhelming and I would go to God in prayer with confusion as to why I have never had to deal with any of this, but it seemed as though everyone else was suffering with something regarding their kids. My kids were perfectly healthy. They have never been to the doctor for anything but their regular checkups, they have never been sick other than the common cold a few times, they have never had an ear infection, or a hospital stay or ANYthing! I felt so blessed but I was confused and a bit angry at God for that. That is when I overheard a lady at bible study one night say to someone else, “It’s the calm before the storm”. Then it hit me. OF COURSE that’s what it is! I thought to myself, “Well, this must be some storm coming, because I have been super blessed for a long time now!”

For the next 2 and half months, this was always at the fore-front of my mind. And I just had this gut feeling that this baby I was caring was going to be troublesome. Something was going to be wrong. I expressed this concern with certain people in my life, but they of course thought I was just a worried pregnant lady who couldn’t be more pessimistic. As I told these feeling to others, stillbirth or my baby dying in some fashion was always in the back of my mind, but I never wanted to say those words out loud. Surely that wasn’t God’s plan. I have been praying for so many Hope Mommies and following their journeys of healing and grief; surely He would not thank me by allowing the same thing to happen to me.

Oh, how selfish I was. I gave my unborn baby over to the Lord and would tell God, whatever His plans were; I could learn how to handle. If it was a disability, I would do my research and I would excel at parenting a disabled child. But I never handed over the thought of death. That wasn’t in God’s plans. And it certainly wasn’t in mine.


On January 19th this year, I woke up in the middle of the night in a puddle of blood. I knew in an instant the baby was gone. I was 16 weeks pregnant. We went to the ER and I was told the baby was no longer alive, and in fact had not been alive for the last week, maybe even two. My heart sank. The doctors were not able to retrieve the baby so I had to have surgery. Before the surgery, thefirst thing I did (besides update my mom), was text Sarah to ask her to pray.

The OB doctor on call that did the D&C procedure told us that he was not able to tell the sex of the baby. This was super frustrating to me because I had known and read of many women who know by 16 weeks. I felt defeated that I couldn’t even know this information.

We decided to name the baby anyway, and thought for a couple days for the perfect name that is also a neutral name. The name we decided on was Jordan Trinity. Jordan means free flowing, like the Jordan River that Jesus was baptized in, and Trinity, meaning, of course, the triad, whom Jordan now resides with: The Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit.

The blessing came a couple days after we named Jordan. The OB doctor called at about 9:30 one night saying the pathology report was back and he was able to us that baby Jordan was a boy! This was a huge blessing and a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. The first blessing to come of many.

Through this experience, we have been able to hold on to the blessings we have even more and be so much more thankful for them. I have met more amazing women who have endured this experience. I have been blessed to be able to have a blog where I can write freely my thoughts and feelings. Though I write my blog mostly for myself, I have received countless emails and messages about how someone has been moved by my story and how it has given them hope and an outlook on their own blessings that they didn’t have before.

Another blessing that we have received so quickly is to be pregnant again. We got pregnant again in March, the month we were originally planning to get pregnant in. Maybe this WAS the month we were supposed to get pregnant.

Though this experience, I have learned how extend grace to others, just as God has and does give overflowing grace to me. I have learned that everything is the Lord’s, even our children. I have learned how to pray, not for what I want, but for God’s will to be done. I have learned that grief never ends, it just changes over time. I have learned humility. I have learned how to love better, with a Godly perspective. I have learned the true meaning of HOPE. Hope that I will see my son again. HOPE that this WAS the most perfect plan God could have for us.

One thing I do know for sure is that Jordan is in Heaven. How can I be upset for my loss when He is in the most perfect place EVER! With the most perfect Father loving him greater than I could ever dream of. A place with no pain or hurts. Knowing that the first time Jordan opened his eyes, He saw Jesus always sets my heart at peace. And I WILL see my son again someday. I just have to wait a bit longer than most moms.


14 Weeks pregnant with baby Jordan

October 15th, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, is a day of

rememberance for all babies who have died too soon, from early pregnancy loss thru infant death.

Everyone is invited to light a candle on October 15th at 7pm in ALL time Zones, ALL over the world. If everyone lights a

candle at 7pm and keeps it burning for at least one hour, there will be a continuous WAVE OF LIGHT over

the entire world on October 15th.


What You Can Do For friends and family, supporting parents who are going through a pregnancy loss can be very difficult. Newly bereaved parents often feel very lonely when well-meaning friends and family aren’t sure what to say, so they say nothing at all. It is important to know that nothing you can say or do will make the pain of losing someone go away, but, your support and presence during this difficult time can make the burden of grief easier to bear. When a family looks back at the grieving process from the other side, it is often the positive memories of loving family and friends who supported them that they remember. Here are a few suggestions.

• Listen. Parents will tell you what this experience means to them. Don’t assume they will react in a “typical” way. Each person will feel loss and react to it in a unique way. So, listen. If they need to talk, be there; if they need privacy, respect that while still making yourself available.

• Call the baby by name if they have chosen one.• Be there, even when you don’t know what to say. A simple,

“I’m so sorry this happened” can let parents open up and talk.

• Allow parents to talk about their baby, their experience, and their fears. Just listen. There are no easy answers you can give, so just listen and be there.

• Attend any service they might plan for their baby. Assist with helping them carry out their decisions about a service, but let them make these important decisions without being rushed.

• Offer to help with day to day needs – cook a meal, help with shopping, laundry, or child care.

• Keep checking in with the family. Often support drops off after a few weeks. Offer to stop by and spend some time, go for a walk, or plan a simple outing.

• Give the family something in remembrance of their baby – a plant or tree, a poem or picture, a donation in their name to a charity, etc. Remember important dates such as baby’s due date, birth date, and know that holidays and celebrations can be very difficult, especially in the first year after a loss.

• Don’t try to rush or fix grief. It can be surprising how long it takes to move through grief. For some it moves quite quickly, for others it can take months or even years. We never “get over” someone we love. The death of someone we love changes up forever, but with time and support we can come to find a new normal. Be patient and know that the time frame is different for everyone. The support of

family and friends is invaluable. written by: Michelle Murphy RN, BSN

Resources

HOPEMOMMIES.ORG is a place where moms of loss can really connect and they have prayer partners ready to pray for you. This group is unique in that they meet every year for a retreat where they have speakers, music and breakout sessions to supprt them in their grief.


Footprints on My HeartThe Footprints on My Heart, FOMH, program has been a part of the Central Washington Hospital Mother Baby Unit for many years, designed to assist families experiencing the loss of a pregnancy. When a family experiences a pregnancy loss, they assist by providing information, gathering mementos during their time with their baby after birth, helping with decisions about final arrangements for their baby, and providing support after their return home. Each December, FOMH has a tree lighting service at Central Washington Hospital that provides a time to remember those littlest ones during the holiday season. They also work with Compassionate Friends, a parent to parent support group for families who have experienced the death of a child at any age. voicemail: (509) 661-3566

Compassionate friendsA Sharing Meeting that meets every 3rd Monday of the month @Grace Lutheran Church, 1408 Washington St. in Wenatchee from 7:00pm-8:30pmGather together to help each other deal with grief and give/find hope after losing a child in your life. (whether it be your child, grandchild, friend, etc.) There are no fees and no religious affiliation other than the building they meet in. For more info, call Carol @ (509) 665-9987


Faces of Loss is a way for parents to share their story and connect with other moms of pregnancy and infant loss. You

are not alone in your grief and this is the site to prove that.FACESOFLOSS.COM

More about Pregnancy Loss... News of a pregnancy usually evokes excitement as one anticipates the arrival of a new baby. Hopes, dreams and plans for the future change to include this new little one. For many families, those dreams come true when they are blessed with the birth of a healthy baby. For others, the excitement is suddenly and unexpectedly dashed when faced with the loss of a pregnancy through miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal death. The circumstances surrounding a pregnancy loss are different for each family, as is their response to it. It is important to know that there is support available to families during this difficult time. Unfortunately, many families are affected by pregnancy loss each year in the United States. Pregnancy loss is defined by different terms depending on the timing of the loss during pregnancy. According to the March of Dimes (2008), 15-20 percent of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. Miscarriage is defined as a loss before the 20th week of pregnancy. The majority of miscarriages happen before 12 weeks gestation. If a loss occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy, it is defined as a stillbirth. The incidence of stillbirth is lower than miscarriage, about 1 in 200 births. There are many factors that may cause pregnancy loss, but often the cause is not known. It is important to know that most of these factors are out of the parents’ control, and there is generally nothing that could have been done to prevent the loss. Reactions to the loss of a pregnancy are as individual as each person is. Research shows that with early pregnancy loss or miscarriage, 75% of women felt that they had lost a baby, while 25% felt the loss was less significant and categorized it as just another life experience (Limbo and Wheeler 1986). Reactions to the pregnancy loss are not dependent on whether or not the pregnancy was planned, or how far along the pregnancy was. There is a wide range of feelings that may be experienced after the loss of a pregnancy including shock, sadness, despair, frustration, anger, loneliness, relief, or just being unsure of how to feel. It is important to know that each person will experience a loss uniquely. There is no formula for knowing how deeply a loss will be felt, or how long it will take to move through the grief process. During this time, support from family, friends and community resources can be invaluable. For a family experiencing a miscarriage, the Footprints on My Heart program (FOMH), offers parents information and choices in final arrangements for baby. Before 20 weeks of pregnancy the family may choose to have the hospital or clinic care for the remains of the pregnancy, while some may choose to care for the baby privately at home. Some families choose to take baby to a funeral home for burial or cremation. Whether a miscarriage happens at home or in a medical facility, another option available to the family is the Footprints on My Heart burial service. Twice yearly, in April and October, a burial and graveside service is held at the Wenatchee cemetery for babies who are lost to miscarriage. There is no charge for the service. It is open to anyone in the area who has had a loss before 20 weeks of pregnancy. Many have found the service to be comforting. After 20 weeks of pregnancy, Washington State requires that a fetal death certificate be filed, and a funeral home must be used for final arrangements. For more information about this service, please see the contact information below.

Written by: Michelle Murphy, RN, BSN Footprints on My Heart Voicemail 661-3566

MOLLYBEARS.COM was started by Bridget, from Oak Harbor, WA after she lost her baby girl, Molly, at 34 weeks in 2010. She makes personalized bears to the exact weight of babies at birth for parents to have something to hold to remember their baby. A truely precious way to remember a baby.

OCTOBER15TH.COM is a another resource that is dedicated to remembering our lost babies and is the official

site for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Rememberance Day. PREGNACYLOSS.INFO is also a very informative site that can help answer a lot of your questions and give you a lot of facts about pregnancy loss.

This is another outlet site for parents who have lost a baby. This site has an excellent resource page that include resources for how to remember your baby, support for carrying to term, support following abortions, support, information, awareness and research after a loss, support forums and message boards, photography, personal blogs and more. GRIEVEOUTLOUD.ORG

Resources



BACK TO SCHOOL = BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCHESThis year try something fun and creative!

Get out the cookie cutters and make that boring ole square sandwich to life! The best part, you can eat the crust parts for your own breakfast! It’s WAY more appealing to eat a duck than a square and other kids will be begging to trade!

Kids love food on a stick! Here are some ideas of foods to put on a kabob:

Meats/Cheese: Cheese cubes, Lunch meats, folded, Ham cubes, Hot Dogs, Leftover cubed Chicken or Turkey, etc.

Fruits: Strawberries, Cherry Tomatoes, Cantaloupe, Olives, Grapes, Bananas, Watermelon, Kiwi, Pineapple, etc.

Veggies: Peppers, Celery, Cucumbers, Mushrooms, Zuchinni, Radishes, etc.

Dessert: Gummy candies, Jelly candies, Marshmallows, etc.Be Creative! Possibilities are endless!

PUT IT ON A

STICK!

CUT IT

OUT!

You are invited to be our guest!

Sundays 9:00am or 11:00am

Meets at the Eastmont Junior High

East Wenatchee(509) 860-4001www.columbiagrove.org

.com/columbiagrove


PROUD TO SERVE

Washington State Micro-Brews & Fine Wine

Lunch Notes are so fun (for the kids AND the parents!). Come up with your own (even a note on the napkin works!) or visit one of these sites to get some ideas and even some FREE printables!

http://darlingdoodles.blogspot.com/2011/09/lunch-box-fall-printables.html (my favorite!)

http://itswrittenonthewalls.blogspot.com/2011/04/free-printable-lunchbox-notes-for-kids.html (another favorite!)

http://printables.familyeducation.com (and search for lunch notes)

http://www.alenkasprintables.com/lunch-boxnotes.shtml

Themes are always fun to open your lunch box to! Here are some themed ideas: (again, the possibilities are endless!)

Pick a Color: Have everything be one color that day. Do it for a week and have a different color every day!

Holiday Themed: valentines day = hearts, Labor Day or Memorial day = Red White and Blue, Easter = Egg shapes, etc.

Shapes Theme: Pick a shape and stick to it! Example: Circle/Round-Grapes, Plums, Oranges, Sandwhich Thins, Bagels, Cucumbers, Olives, String Cheese cut in chunks, etc.

For more creative lunch ideas and options: www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/04/19/school-lunch-roundup

HAVE A THEME!

ADDA

NOTE!


HARVEST TIME!IT

’SGAU-SCO PRODUCE &PORK FARM

Gault Rd in Malaga, WA 630-9708October 1st-31st, open 7 days a week. Cash or check onlyPumpkin Patch in the field, horse drawn rides (call for date)

Corn Maze 2:00pm-6:00pm Haunted Maze: Saturdays; Dusk-9:00pm

The Sunshine Farm in Chelan

Fall Harvest Festival October 6 @ 10:00am-4:00pm

Take a hayride to the farm meadow where you can pick apples, go head to head grape-stomping, sample over 12 varieties of apples, press cider, pick

out a pumpkin from the patch and much more! Live Music, Food and Wine also availble!

call 682-1350 for more information and/or directionswww.thesunshinefarm.com

Smallwoods Harvest10461 Stemm Road in Peshastin WA

Pumpkins arrive late September!Open 9:00am-6:00pm daily

Pumpkins galore, petting zoo, prop maze, face cut outs, trike track, cow train, lots of produce and other

goodies and much more! bring the whole family!

Flowers to The Brim

303 Colorado Park Pl. East Wenatchee

509-884-5300Pumpkins arrive late September! Free en-

trance to the Hay Maze with a purchase of a

pumpkin!

Where will you go

to celebrate?

Stutzman Ranch2226 Easy St. Wenatchee

(509) 667-1664Pumpkins arrive mid-September!

Come by on Sundays in October from 2pm-3pm to

see the pumpkin canon


Reformation/Harvest Party

Faith Lutheran Church 171 Eastmont Ave

October 24th 6:00pm-8:00pm

The party will include games, food and crafts. Participants

are asked to wear a non-scary costume

Trunk-or-TreatEastmont Baptist Church

400 S. Kentucky in East Wenatchee

October 31, time is TBACandy to be offered from the trunks of decorated vehicles.

There will also be carnival games an inflatable jumper

and more. Warm drinks/snacks will be offered.

For more info call 884-4860

Trunk-or-Treat@ Cashmere First

Baptist Church103 Aplets Way in Cashmere.

Hosted by Christ Center Assembly of God October 31st

5:00pm-7:00pmCome trick or treat in style--

from trunks of a parking lot full of decorated cars!

Fall Festival Kings Orchard

Church of Christ1610 Orchard Ave.in Wen.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31,The festival includes all ages

games, face painting, pumpkin roll, hat toss & bowling. For

more information, call 663-0768.

Trunk Or Treat Oct. 31, 6:00pm-7:30pm 18639 Beaver Valley Rd in

Plain, WA (509) 763-3836 Trick or treat from car to car…. It will be a

ghoulishly good time!Plainhardware.com

Harvest Festival/Fundraiser

St. Joseph’s Catholic School, 600 St Joseph’s Place in

Wenatchee. (509) 663-2644SEPTEMBER 29-30

Time is TBA: Its a family weekend with

dinners, food, craft vendors and games for kids. Also

barnyard bingo, inflatables and a beer garden.

Wenatchee Valley Mall

Trick or Treat in the Mall on Halloween Night October 31st

6:00pm-7:00pmFor ages 12 and under

*no masks, please*

ONE DAY EVENTSHalloween Party

@ Cashmere Fire Hall 101 Woodring St.October 31 @

5:30pm-7:00pmThe Wacoka of Cashmere Kiwanis Club will host its annual Halloween party.

Includes games, treats and storytelling.

For more information, call 663-1570.

Trick or Treat on the Avenue

Wenatchee Avenuein Downtown Wenatchee

October 31TIME??

Trick or treat safely on the Ave!

Halloween Candy Buy Back

@ Brazeau Orthodontics 250 North Chelan Ave.

Come play games, win prizes, enjoy the inflatables, and get

your candy weighed! Get paid per pound and the kid who brings the most candy

will win the grand prize!November 1st

2:00pm-6:30pm

Hallelujah PartySaddlerock

Presbyterian Church1400 S Miller St. 663-1187

Date: TBA look for updates on

ncwkidconnect.comThe party will include lots of games, activities, hot dogs, cotton candy and popcorn.

Participants are asked to wear non-scary costumes.

Halloween Carnival

@ Wenatchee Convention Center FREEOctober 31

3:00pm-7:00pmCome in your costumes, play carnival games, eat treats, & enjoy! For ages 10 & under


The LOOMING Threat of Sugar Bugs!written by Dr. Geoffry Ping

Cavities in young children are on the rise, and dental decay is the most common chronic disease in childhood (7 times more common than asthma)! Children in the U.S. miss more than 50 million school hours each year because of dental-related illness! Thousands of kids right here in the Wenatchee Valley are being treated each year with extensive decay, and we think it’s time to put an end to this largely preventable disease. But how? Let’s bite into the basics.

Sugar Bugs. Certain types of bacteria (i.e. “Sugar Bugs”) in our mouths LOVE carbohydrates/sugars, and after gorging themselves they produce acid as a byproduct. The more times carbohydrates are in the mouth, the more time the bacteria have to produce tooth-destroying acid. Obviously frequent candy and pop are big “no-no’s”, but what about potato chips and crackers? Did you know the second ingredient in Wheat Thins is sugar? Nearly every processed food we consume is loaded with carbohydrates and sugar. We must be very careful about HOW OFTEN we’re exposing our children to carbs. Frequent snacking between meals can be deadly to tooth enamel. Limit juice and other sugary drinks to meal times only, and choose healthier snacks like veggies, fresh fruit, low-fat cheese, & dairy.

Genetics. Sugar Bugs are passed along from family members. Babies are born without these harmful bacteria, but soon are passed on through saliva.

Sharing utensils, blowing on food, and yes, even kissing your bundle of joy can lead to bacterial transmission to the baby. Keep your mouth healthy, and it will mean a healthier mouth for your child.

Brushy Flossy. Establish thorough brushing and flossing habits as soon as teeth appear. Plaque forms when bacteria and food mix, and the Sugar Bugs produce sticky proteins, forming a layer hundreds of bacteria thick on the tooth surfaces. Remove this plaque thoroughly twice per day, preferably after breakfast and before bed. Parents should do the brushing/flossing until age 7 or 8, and supervise thereafter.

Dental Home. Find a dental home for your child by age one, and continue with preventive care on a regular basis. Teeth cleanings, fluoride, and thorough exams are proven ways to prevent and lessen the harmful and potentially painful effects of those nasty little Sugar Bugs.

What about Halloween? As far as teeth are concerned, it is better to let your kids eat as much as they want in a very short period of time(and dispose of the rest), rather than rationing it out little by little throughout the following days and weeks. Or if you prefer to avoid a “pig out” session, allow them to pick one or two of their favorite pieces as a special treat right after a meal, rather than between meals, and keep it under lock and key so they won’t be able to sneak it whenever they want. With a few simple rules in place, your kids teeth will be sure to make it through this Halloween safe and healthy!

*Drs. Ping and Dela Cruz are a dynamic husband and wife team, are co-owners of Wenatchee Pediatric Dentistry, and are the Wenatchee Valley’s only board-certified Pediatric Dental Specialists.



VOLUNTEER

ARTS/CRAFTSBLOCK PRINTINGMondays in October from 5:30-7:00pm Ages 8-14 years@255 Georgia Ave, Eastmont Parks & Rec meeting office in East Wenatchee. Cost is $60 (materials included) register by Sept. 21 *Learn about different materials, tools, equipment and methods of print making. You will make and print your own designs using relief carving. Register online at eastmontparks.com or in person.

WATERCOLOR ADVENTURES Mondays in November from 5:30-7:00pm Ages 8-14 years@255 Georgia Ave, Eastmont Parks & Rec meeting office in East Wenatchee. Cost is $60 (materials included) register by Oct. 19 *Learn about watercolor paints and supplies, brush strokes, techniques & everything else you need to know to become a better painter. Register online at eastmontparks.com or in person

MUSIC/PERFORMING ARTSColumbia River Music Conservatory Offers several variety of classes for all ages. Classes include, but are not limited to: piano, guitiar, mandolin, trumpet, voice, children’s choir, toddler music and more. For more info, call 664-0412 or visit their website at columbiarivermc.com

Dream Alley StudiosOffers classe for improve/basics, acting, musical theatre, private vocal instruction, fit kids/fit families and more. Call 669-0644 or visittheir website for class descriptions and details, www.dreamalley.com

CHRISTIANAWANAFor girls, ages 3 years to 5th grade. Starts September 12 with a kick off party from 6:15-8:00pm. Meets every Wednesday Night. Register @ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church or call Laura for more information @ 663-1187

Royal RangersMeets every Wednesday night during the school year at 7:00pm @ Wenatchee First Assembly of God Church. for more information, Email [email protected]

FALL ACTIVITIES/CLASSES/SPORTS

(find more on page 24)

Youth United offers a variety of ways to connect youth with meaningful volunteer opportunities.By volunteering your time and services, you can discover and develop skills, apply your academic knowledge through services and learning activities, receive recognition for your efforts and have fun helping others. Volunteering not only makes your day, but it helps make someone else’s day. It will also help make an awesome college resume and can even help you earn your varsity letter! For more information, please contact Jenn Sweigert at (509) 662-8261 or [email protected]. Be sure to like YOUTH UNITED on Facebook and check their website for more information and an ongoing volunteer calendar. www.uwcdc.org/youthunited.aspx Here are some opportunities to get you started!


Fabulous Feet Dance Studio offers dance classes in Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern, and Tots Combo. For all kids, beginning at age 3. For more Information and/or details: www.Fabulousfeetdancestudio.com, call (509) 662-1971 or email [email protected]

Dance Creations offers classes in Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, Tots Combo, Modern/Contemporary & Adrenaline Hip Hop. Register your 3+ aged kids (or yourself!) now for Fall classes! Register online at dancecreationsstudio.com or call (509) 888-8985

OTHERBoy Scouts of America Mondays 5:00pm-8:00pm for boys 1st-5th grade. Meets at Trinity United Methodist Church. Call Ron Fox at (509) 679-0230 for more information of how to join.

RacquetballJr. Racquetball lessons at the WRAC for 8-12 year olds. Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm $8/lesson Call to register 662-3544

After School Action Begins September 17, Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00pm @ Wenatchee Community Center. This FREE after school program provides recreation, activities, socialization and even homework help. For more information, please call 888-3286

Special Needs Program: Fall into Fitness -- Stay in shape for the special Olympics or just lose a few pounds before the holidays in the aerobic programs. Oct. 9- Nov. 15, Tues. and Thursdays from 6:00-7:00pm. $25 meets at Washington Elementary School Gym.

GYMNASTICS

SPORT Gymnastics • Offers Jump Rope and

tumbling, beginning in September in their before/after school Jump Rope and tumbling classes

• Offers Cheer, Dance & Tumbling as after school program. 45 minutes right after school of fun cheers and basic tumbling skills.

• Gymnastics Classes for all ages, beginning at 18 months. Visit sportgymnastics.com for class details and descriptions and also to register. Or call (509) 667-1538

Apple Valley Gymnastics• Classes for boys and girls

ages 18 months-15 years. Visit applevalleygymnastics.blogspot.com, find them on facebook, or call them @ (509) 663-2988 for class details and descriptions, to register, or for more information

DANCE

Next Step Dance Studio offers dance classes in Classical & Contemporary Ballet, Pointe, Hop Hop, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Broadway Production and Combo Kids. Classes are for students ranging from toddlers to adults. Call (509) 662-8987 or visit them online for more information @ www.nextstepdance08.com register now for Fall classes beginning September 10!

FALL SPORTS BASKETBALL

1st/2nd grade - $35Season is: Nov. 17-Jan. 12Registration: Aug. 27-Nov. 2 Space is limited! @ Eastmont High School Basic fundamentals taught: Saturdays 10-11:30am

3rd-6th grade $50, Register by Sept. 282 practices a week with games on Saturdays, starting Oct. 27, Register online eastmontparks.com

SOCCER

FiretotsYouth Soccer Program at the Sportsplex in Wenatchee. For more info, call 888-5200, email [email protected], or visit www.wvsportsplex.com

MARTIAL ARTS Jukido JuJuitsu for ages 6+ & Kokondo Karate for 13+ yrs. @ the WRAC Free for members, $72 for 12 classes or $6/kid per class for non-members. For more info, Call 662-3544 or visit www.wrac.org

Wenatchee School of Karate offers many classes for ages 4-adult. These classes include: Kinder Karate, Youth Karate, Adult Karate, Kobudo, Rapier Fencing, and Tai Chi. For Beginners to Black Belts. Fall Classes begin September 19th. For more details or to register for classes, visit wenatcheekarate.com or call 663-6389.


When Is The Ideal Time To Begin Your Children In Formal Voice Training?

writtien by: Joylene Scott

In today’s world of hit shows such as American Idol and America’s Got Talent we are seeing rising stars at younger and younger ages. How do parents know if their child is ready for voice lessons? Dream Alley Studios is providing a few practical tips.

Starting at the right age

For children, starting at the right age is a key element to the success of their lessons. Some people will tell you “the sooner the better” but this attitude can actually backfire and be a negative. If a child is put into lessons too soon they may feel overwhelmed and frustrated and want to stop lessons. The last thing parents want to do is turn a child away from music just because he or she had one unpleasant experience which could have been prevented. Sometimes if the child waits a year to start lessons his or her progress can be much faster. Children who are older than the suggested earliest starting age usually do very well. The following are guidelines which parents can use to help successfully determine the appropriate age for children to begin voice lessons. 3-5 Years OldIf a child has a keen desire and wants to start music, a group music class will give them a good foundation in music basics which will be helpful later in private lessons. At this age, private lessons generally do not work as the child has not yet experienced the formal learning environment. Students of this age group learn more effectively through the game oriented activities and group participation.

6 & Up Years OldDue to the physical nature of voice lessons (proper breathing techniques, development of the vocal chords and lung capacity), the younger body is generally not yet ready for the rigors of vocal technique through private instruction. For children younger than 12, we recommend students enroll in a children’s singing program that teaches them how to use their voices properly, in a fun, relaxed environment. However, from time-to-time a young vocalist comes along who is interested in pursuing a professional career. These students would benefit from private instruction. Considering how delicate the vocal cords are, individualized instruction will give this singer the opportunity to fine-tune and safely correct any vocal problems he or she may experience. This performer is most likely singing contemporary music verses a classical repertoire. It is very important that these singers are under the care of a professional Instructor who can guide these vocalists to use their voices safely to avoid hoarseness or vocal damage.

Most Importantly . . . HAVE FUN! Music should be something that a child enjoys for a lifetime. So, try not to put unrealistic expectations on your children to learn too quickly. Everyone learns at a different pace and the key is to be able to enjoy the journey. If you need help making this musical decision for your child, please feel free to contact Dream Alley Studios at (509) 669-0644 or [email protected].


Baby Einstein: Violet’s House by Julie Aign-er Clark is by far one of my favorite books for babies and young toddlers. This book is filled with sensory objects and has short, rhyming sentences on each page. It bring you on a tour of Violet’s house and lets you feel all kinds of things they find, including fuzzy rugs, a kitchen sponge, sticky paints, doll hair, a textured orange, etc. It even has a tube of toothpaste that, when scratched, smells minty! What a great way to introduce textures and the sense of smell to the little ones. It was always one of the first books my girls reached for to read!

The Pumpkin Patch Parable by Lizz Curtis Higgs is a great book for kids at Halloween. It does not make Halloween scary, rather it tells the story of the pumpkin, how it grows and how It’s harvested. The farmer

then carves the pumpkin, cleans it out and puts a light in it, all the while, relating it back to how God is like the farmer and we are like the pumpkins. He cleans us out and fills us with light and it’s our job and duty to be a light to the world. What a great way to put a Godly perspective on this holiday that some may consider scary and non-chiristian-like to celebrate.

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Granny’s Clan: A Tale of Wild Orcas, is written by an author here is WA state. It is based on actual orca research and combines science with real stories from the author’s experience. It is about a grandmother orca and her family and learning how they live. How they play, face danger, hunt, and even people-watch! Specific to the Pacific Northwest, this is a fun book that screams “close to home”! Best suitable for ages 4-10, It is a brand new book that will be available at Acamdemic Toolbox in late August/early September!


I Will Carry You by Angie Smith is a tear jerker for sure, but one I couldn’t put down. I mean, my world seemed to be on pause until I could finish this book (which only took me about a day!) because it was so good. I haven’t read a book like that for a while! I read this book after losing my son Jordan and I cried most of the way through it. I also had to have a notebook with me because I just had to write down some quite inspiring things that she shared. She brings you on a journey of carrying her baby to term, though she knows the baby will not live but for a few minutes. The story of courage and hope and strength is in-credible! This book makes a great gift for anyone you know who has suffered the loss of a baby (but a must read for ANYone!).

Big Shoes is written by a local author, Lisa Bradshaw, as a memoir to the loss of her late husband, Wesley. Wesley dies of a mysterious medical issue and Lisa shares her sorrows and her triumphs of her journey through this time as she prepares their son for his death. It is about her journey to find happiness and hope through this time and how she encourages others to do the same through her now non-profit organization, The Don’t Wait Project. All the proceeds of this book go directly to that organization which helps others find their

purpose in life. I have to tell you that this magazine is partly inspired by reading about the Don’t Wait Project and hearing Lisa tell her story. This magazine wasn’t supposed to happen for another 5 years, after all my kids were in school….. but “Why Wait” as Lisa put it really got me wondering the same thing….!

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Billy Byington, East Wenatchee


ROADTRIP

As summer fades into the background and school starts up, family life tends to go back into the same old routine. Even though fall is beginning, the fun doesn’t have to end! This issue we’re taking you to a destination your kids will love, the Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett, WA. Voted by many magazines as one of the best children’s museums around, this is definitely a destination you’ll want your kids to experience. The Imagine Children’s Museum is located in downtown Everett, WA which is a mere 2 hours and 22 minutes away. The museum has areas for nearly all ages, but is best enjoyed by children over a year. If you do bring a younger child with you, you may want to bring a carrier as strollers have to be parked outside the entrance gate for

safety. If you do not have a baby carrier, they have some available for checkout. The museum has three floors. The bottom floor has an area you can eat your lunch in, the art studio and construction studio. It’s the only area where food or drinks are allowed so be sure to eat your food down there.

The top floor is located on the roof and has a giant play structure for the older kids to play on. It also has a dinosaur digging pit, cars to ride on and a music area. It’s a great area if you need to entertain both older and younger children at the same time.

Destination: The IMAGINE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

EVERETT, WA

written by: Kristine Cromie



Road Trip Details:Imagine Children’s

Museum1502 Wall St

Everett, WA 98201Phone: (425) 258–1006

Hours of Operation:

Monday- ClosedTues, Wed- 9am-5pm

Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10am-5pm

Sunday: 11-5pm

Total Time: 2 hours 22minutes one way

Admission Cost: General: $7.95

Babies (under a year): FreeThursday: 3-5pm $4.00

The main floor is where a lot of the key exhibits are and is the area my almost two year old daughter spends most of her time. Her favorites include the: Ferry (playing in the water), Café (serving fabulous play food), Airplane (being a pilot), Barnyard (milking a cow, riding a horse, riding a tractor and ring around the ducks), Train (playing with the giant train table), Light Room (she loves seeing her shadow and dancing) and the Music Room (dancing on the large keyboards). There are many other exhibits available including a: Vet Hospital, Theatre, Glow in the Dark area, Barbershop, large Tree House with a little library, Bus, ping pong air maze, areas for kids to build, brain teasers and a Fire Truck room for children under 5 to play safely. To the right side there’s a large room for special exhibits with a stage for special events.

It’s truly hard to express how amazing this place is on two pages; my advice is for you to experience it for yourself! Pack a lunch, pack up the kids and take them to the museum. You can feed the kids lunch downstairs and on the way back treat yourself to some quiet time in the car as the kids are napping from all the fun they had! For more pictures and information check out the website at: www.imaginecm.org



What’s Your “Our kids aren’t old

enough to carve yet, so we host a painting party

and everyone bring their own pumpkin to paint and we make

Halloween goodies.”~Barb James

“I live for roasted pumpkin seeds! There

is nothing that can compare! I collect

everyone’s seeds, sort them out and bake

away!”~Nikki Cox

“Halloween parties galore! I love to dress up and make all the

cute Halloween themed goodies!”

~Sandi Lakeman

“Our family has spooky movie marathons the whole month of October during our 31 days of Halloween.”~Ben Pardo

“Every year, we go to Smallwoods Harvest to pick out our pumpkins.”

~Gene Wood

“We love to stay home and pass out candy and treats to the neighborhood kids and grovel over their adorable costumes.”~Sabrina Newman


Tradition? “We go

camping at Oasis Park in Ephrata, WA” ~Robert Beaudry

“We use

the day to switch out our

wardrobes from Summer

to Fall and donate any

clothes that don’t

fit anymore.”

~Janet Port

“We shop the sales and get a head start on Christmas gifts.”~Simon Day

“Our family gets together at the park and has a picnic BBQ and some good ole softball fun.”~Patricia Smith

“The

whole family comes

together one last time in

the summer to go

boating. A mini-

family reunion.”

~Bob Smart

“We have a pool

party with all the

family!”~Lacey

Connery


National Coffee Day is September

29th

Where will you get YOUR coffee from?Here are a few local favorites...

WENATCHEE

EAST WENATCHEE

Bella Bistro 317 Orondo Ave Drive up or dine in! Their breakfast sandwiches are super yummy!

Jeepers, It’s Bagels! 619 S Mission

What’s better with your morning coffee than a bagel? Also serves lunch!

Tastebuds Coffee and Wine212 5th St Enjoy some lunch and good coffee and live music every Saturday night

Aut-to-Mocha 1930 N Wenatchee Ave, 536 S Mission St., or 407 5th St. Watch for their FREE coffee day -- It happens once a month!

Caffe Mela 17 Wenatchee Ave

Delicious coffee and treats complete with some great entertainment!

The Coffee Cabin 414 Miller St.

Drive up or sit outside on the deck!A local favorite!

Aut-to-Mocha795 Grant Rd. & 200 Grant Rd.Yes! Plenty of Aut-to-Mocha for the East-siders too! Yum-O!

Caffe Mela 159 Valley Mall Parkway

New East Wen. location! Bonus: get your oil changed while you relax!

The Upper Eastside Coffee Co.1610 Grant Rd.

The newest place in East Wen. with excellent cinnamon rolls!

Coffee Meccainside the Wenatchee Valley MallTake a break from shopping and enjoy a cup of joe!



CASHMERE

ENTIAT

LEAVENWORTHPastry’s Coffee House2084 Entiat Way Enjoy your coffee while enjoying some delicious baked goods as well!

Aut-to-Mocha603 Cotlets WayYup, They’ve got Cashmere covered too! And you might at well shop at the Antique Mall while you’re there!

Snapsragon Coffee207 Mission St.

Newest, Coolest Coffee shop in Cashmere. Home of “Snappy Hour”....

non-alcoholic

Weeds Cafe201 Cottage Ave Great atmosphere and great coffee! Awesome food and excellent prices!

Java Buzz102 Titachenal Rd.

Need a quick coffee on the go? Stop by Java Buzz on your way out of town!

Good Mood Food Bistro and Espresso285 Highway 2 Healthy family oriented bistro/cafe. Serving breakfast and lunch while creating specialty coffees and espressos.

Alpine Coffee Roasters 535 West Hwy 2Roasting fresh, delicious coffee since 1995! Enjoy!

Icicle Coffee & Chocolates900 Front St Suite ERight in the heart of

downtown, this charming little place is a great stop for some coffee and chocloates!



GIVE BACK

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Operation Christmas Child is an organization that fills, collects and distributes shoeboxes filled with goodies and necessities to children all over the world in need of them. This is a tradition that I have personally done for more than 14 years now and will continue to do for many more! It teaches your kids the importance of giving back to those who have little and they will learn how much fun it is to give back. The true meaning of Christmas.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? PACK A SHOEBOX! It is so easy and fun. Make it YOUR family Christmas tradition too! Many of the items in the shoe box come from the Dollar Tree. Take a shoebox or plastic shoe box (if you wish to wrap it, please wrap the box and lid separate) and then go shopping!

WHAT DO YOU FILL IT WITH? There is an extensive list of ideas on the website (samaritanspurse.org/occ) that includes School supplies (pens, pencils, crayons, markers, writing pads, paper, color books, etc), Toys (small cars, balls, dolls, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, slinky, etc.), Hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, washcloth, etc), and Other items (socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, etc). If you wish, you may also include a personal note and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may write back. Please do not include used or damaged items, war-related items, chocolate or food, liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, or breakable items. Lastly, please include a $7 donation in each box to help cover shipping and other project costs. If you are making more than one box, you may make one combined donation.

WHERE DO I TAKE IT? You may drop your shoebox off at Eastmont Baptist Church in East Wenatchee (400 S Kentucky),

or Saddlerock Presbyterian Church in Wenatchee (on the corner of Miller and Crawford) during national collection week, November 12-19, 2012. North Central Washington donated 5,683 shoe boxes in 2011. The goal for 2012 is 6,200. Please help reach this goal! This is also a great project to do with your church, mom’s group, or bible study as well! If you have any more questions, please feel free is contact Cheri Mattes, area coordinator for NCW, at (509) 884-2027 or at [email protected]


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East Wenatchee Library

271 9th St NE886-7404

Story Time:Wednesdays @ 10:30am

Stories, songs, poems, action rhymes

Wenatchee Library310 Douglas Street

662-5021

Story Time:Mon., Tues. & Wed.

10:30am

Baby Rhyme Time:Mondays 11:15-12:00

in the basementAges 0-24 months

Toddler Story Time:Tuesdays

11:15-12:15 in the basement

ages 18-36 months

Pajama Story Time: Tuesdays 7:00pmCome in your PJ’s

All ages!

Entiat Library14138 Kinzel Street

784-1517Story Time:Wednesdays @ 10:00am

Peshastin Library8396 Main Street

548-7821

Story Time:Wednesdays @

11:30amCashmere Library

300 Woodring782-3314

Story Time:Wednesdays

10:00-10:30amStories, songs, poems,

action rhymes

Leavenworth Library700 Highway 2

548-7923

Story Time:Fridays @ 10:30am

September is National

Library Card Sign up month! Visit your local library and sign up now if you haven’t

already!

Academic Toolbox2127 N Wenatchee Ave

667-1154

Story Time & Craft Wednesday, Sept. 19

@ 10:30amTuesday, October 16

@ 10:30am


SOUND OF MUSIC 8:00pm @ Ski Hill Amphitheater in Leavenworth10698 Ski Hill Drive (509) 548-2000leavenworthsummertheater.org

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE MUSICAL See August 23rd

LOWES KIDS’ WORKSHOP 10:00am-11:00am FREEShrek Onion CarriageLowesbuildandgrow.com

ANNUAL SALSA CONTEST 8:00am-1:00pm FREE 663-8712 @wenatchee farmers market Bottom of Palouse & Columbia

KIDS ART IN THE PARK@ Walla Walla Point park - Riverwalk Park Shelter 9:00am-12:00pm 683-9781

Sunday, August 26

COLBIE CAILLAT & GAVIN DEGRAW @ Town Toyota Center 7:00pmTickets @ towntoyotacenter.com

LOWES KIDS’ WORKSHOP 2:00pm-3:00pm FREEShrek Onion CarriageLowesbuildandgrow.com

SHOPPING MARKET OF VENDORS@ the Comfort Inn in Wenatchee11:00am-5:00pm

Monday, August 27

PRAY & PLAY MOM’S GROUP @ Wenatchee First Assembly Church 520 McKittrick St. in WenatcheeMondays 9:30am-11:00amMeet in the nursery. Contact Jessica Clay for more info 630-7283

Thursday, August 23

WENATCHEE RED APPLE FLYERS August 23-26 Redappleflyers.org R/C Aircraft FlyersNorthwest Scale Championship Contact Roly (250) 374-44055201 4th St. SE in East WenatcheePre-registration is encouraged. $40 entry fee per model, $30 for members

FARMER’S MARKET 3pm-7pm@ Methow Park

THE TOT SPOTParenting Support and Children’s Playground Every Thursday @ 10:00am @ First United Methodist Church Nursery (August Meetings meet at Washington Park)

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE MUSICAL @Festhalle (509) 548-20001001 Front St. in Leavenworth

NCW DISTRICT FAIR (509) 745-8480August 23-26 @ Waterville Fairgrounds Douglascountywa.net

Friday, August 24

NIGHT OUT, LIGHTS OUT PUBLIC SKATE 7-9pm @ Town Toyota Ice Skating Arena$5 admission, skate rental $2

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN @Leavenworth Summer Theater 7919 East Leavenworth Rd 8:00pm (509) 548-2000

Saturday, August 25

FARMER’S MARKET 8am-1pmColumbia St & Palouse

YOUR GUIDE TO FUN IN THE WENATCHEE VALLEY

DAY BY DAY CALENDAR

Diego & Fabian Valdivia, Malaga

Brayden Crollard, Wenatchee

Blake, Ayla & Tyler, East Wenatchee


INFANT CPR for Family & Friends $7 @ 1201 S Miller street Rms 1 & 2 6:30-8:30pm Joan 661-3500

INDOOR PARK @ Apply Valley Gymnastics230 S Columbia St #39:30am-11:00am Ages 0-5 years 11:30am-1:30pm Ages 5-13 years

Tuesday, August 28

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL for Cascade School District!

SOUND OF MUSIC @ 8pmSee August 25th

ATTACHMENT PARENTING GROUPParenting Support @10:00amEvery Tuesday of every month (except the first Tuesday) First United Methodist Church Nursery Brandy Gregory (509) 888-2385

Wednesday, August 29

FRIST DAY OF SCHOOL for East Wenatchee and Wenatchee School Districts!

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN See August 24

FARMER’S MARKET8:00am-1:00pmOn Columbia St. next to Applewood Grill

Thursday, August 30

THE TOT SPOT: Parenting Support and Children’s Playground. Every Thursday @ 10:00am@ First united Methodist Church Nursery (August Meetings meet at Washington Park)

FARMER’S MARKET 3pm-7pm@ Methow Park

SOUND OF MUSIC @ 8pmSee August 35th

Friday, August 31

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE MUSICAL See August 23rd Listen live – www.plr.org

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Call us to get a Free Gift Pack!

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Saturday, September 1

RIDE THE MINIATURE TRAIN 1:00pm-5:00pm $2 for kids, $3 for adults @Wenatchee Riverfront Park 155 North Worthern St.

FARMERS MARKET 8:00am-1:00pm@ Columbia St & Palouse

PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. in Wenatchee0-6 years $5 per child or $9 per family (must be siblings)9:30AM - 10:45AM &11:00AM - 12:15PM

HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOPFREE 9:00am-12:00pm1st Saturday each month Ages 5-12

LIONS CLUB BREAKFAST@ Lions Park in Leavenworth700 US Hwy 2 (509) 548-40847:00am-11:00am $6 Adults, $3 kidsAll you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and milk

ANNIE GET YOUR GUN See Aug. 24th

WENATCHE FIRE SUN CUP Tournament September 1-3 See Wenatcheefirefc.org for game details

Monday, September 3

HAPPY LABOR DAY!

INDOOR PARK @ Apply Valley Gymnastics -- See August 27

PRAY & PLAY MOM’S GROUP See August 27

Tuesday, September 4

THEATER AUDITIONS@ Leavenworth Summer Theater For “A Christmas Carol” Call the theater at (509) 548-7324 for auditions and appts.

PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. in Wenatchee0-6 years 9:30-11:00am $5 per child or $9 per family (must be siblings)


FARMER’S MARKET 3:00pm-7:00pm@ Methow Park

THE TOT SPOTParenting Support and Children’s Playground Every Thursday @ 10:00amMeet in the Nursery @ First United Methodist Church 941 Washington St. in Wenatchee

RED APPLE FLYERS R/C Aircraft Flyers -- PAU Huckfest Flying will be from 7:30am-10:00pm52o1 4th St SE in East Wenatcheecontact Michael Hunt 509-741-0103 or visit redappleflyers.com for more info.

PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. in Wenatchee0-6 years 9:30-11:00am$5 per child or $9 per family (must be siblings)

SOUND OF MUSIC8:00pm (509) 548-2000 @ Ski Hill Amphitheater in Leavenworth 10698 Ski Hill DriveLeavenworthsummertheater.org

Friday, September 7

CHELAN COUNTY FAIR@ Cashmere FairgroundsKIDS get in FREE from 9am-2pmwww.co.chelan.wa.us/faSee page 11-12 for schedule/details

PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. in Wenatchee0-6 years 10:00-11:30am$5 per child or $9 per family (must be siblings)

RED APPLE FLYERS R/C Aircraft Flyers -- PAU Huckfest See Sept. 6


KIDS CLUB @ Wenatchee Valley Mall 12:00pm-2:00pmFREE! Ages 12 and under Free play, crafts, and interactive learning

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP (BSF) prayer meeting @ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church. Every Tuesday from 6:00pm-8:00pm BSF is an international bible study that is completely bible-based and non-denominational.

LA LECHE LEAGUE of WenatcheeBreastfeeding Support @ 10:00amFirst Tuesday of every month First united Methodist Church Nursery Annette Mueller (509) 664-0186Desiree Lenard (509) 664-0566

1st class of CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION SERIES @ WVMC Wenatchee Valley Medical Sleep Center in Conference Room 1000 N Miller in Wenatchee 6:30pm-8:30pm $89.71 Joan 661-3500 [email protected] Dates in Series: Sept – 4, 10, 17, 24, 26 & Oct. 1

Wednesday, September 5

FARMER’S MARKET 8:00am-1:00pmOn Columbia St. next to Applewood Grill

LEAVENWORTH QUILT SHOWSeptember 5-9 $5 in the Festhalle Quiltersheaven.com (509) 548-5311

Thursday, September 6

CHELAN COUNTY FAIR@ Cashmere Fairgroundswww.co.chelan.wa.us/faSee page 11-12 for schedule/details

SUBARU KIDS CLUB10:00am @ Rocky Reach Dam Visitors Center 6151 State Highway 97A Cascade Subaru and Wenatchee Outdoors.org have teamed up to Start this kid’s club – outdoor adventures for parents and their kiddos. Explore Rocky Reach Dam! They will look fish in the eye, check out the fish ladders, take a self-tour of the museum of the Columbia, and play in the gardens and playground. The grounds are stroller/jogger accessible. No fees or passes needed! More info, contact Molly@ (425) 890-7871 or@ [email protected]

Casey Calcut, Malaga

Kaili Landes, Wenatchee

Amelia Browne,

Wenatchee



LAKE CHELAN SHORE TO SHORE Half Marathon, Marathon and 10K Lakechelanmarathon.com 509-387-0051 Runwenatchee.com

MOVIE IN THE PARK @Lincoln Park 7:20pm FREEShowing: The LoraxBring your lawn chairs, blankets and the entire family and enjoy!

LOWES KIDS’ WORKSHOP 10:00am-11:00am FREELowesbuildandgrow.com

PAK-IT-RITE MARKET DAY 10:00am-3:00pm 126 N Wenachee Ave. 663-1072 (Adam) A variety of local vendors, including metalwork, pottery, stonework, leather goods, jewelry, garden plants, organic skin care, delicious baked goods and more!

RED APPLE FLYERS R/C Aircraft Flyers -- PAU Huckfest See Sept. 6

FARMERS MARKET 8:00am-1:00pm@ Palouse & Columbia

PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T. GymnasticsSee Sept. 1

Sunday, September 9


LOWES KIDS’ WORKSHOP 2:00pm-3:00pm FREE Lowesbuildandgrow.com

RED APPLE FLYERS -- PAU Huckfest See Sept. 6

Monday, September 10


WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP (BSF) @ Saddlerock Presbyterian Church Every Monday from 6:45pm-8:30pm FREE. BSF is an international bible study that is completely bible-based and non-denominational.



MOPS of Wenatchee @ Wenatchee Free Methodist Church 9:00am-11:00am1601 5th St. 662-15022nd and 4th Tuesday each month

PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics See Sept. 4

ATTACHMENT PARENTING GROUPParenting Support @10:00amEvery Tuesday of every month (except the first Tuesday) First United Methodist Church Nursery Brandy Gregory (509) 888-2385


MOPS of East Wenatchee @ Faith Lutheran Church 9:00am-11:00am171 Eastmont Ave. 884-76232nd and 4th Wednesday each month

MOPS of Leavenworth 9:30am-11:30am @ Leavenworth Church of the Nazarene, 111 Ski Hill Dr. 548-52922nd and 4th Wednesday each month



THE TOT SPOTSee Sept. 6

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP (BSF) @ Wenatchee Free Methodist Church 1601 5th Street Every Thursday @ 9:00am FREE. BSF is an international bible study that is completely bible-based and non-denominational.

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FIESTAS MEXICANAS @ Lincoln Park 4:00pm-9:00pmSee September 14th for more info.

LEAVENWORTH BLUES, BREWS & BBQ 12:00pm-11:00pm in the Leavenworth Festhalle


Sunday, September 16

TRAIN RIDES IN THE PARK 4pm-6pm @ Riverfront Railway Park


WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP (BSF) See Sept. 10


COMPASSIONATE FRIENDSSharing Meeting 7:00pm-8:30pm meets every 3rd Monday of the month @Grace Lutheran Church 1408 Washington St. in WenatcheeGather together to help each other deal with grief and give/find hope after losing a child in your life. (whether it be your child, grandchild, friend, etc.) There are no fees and no religious affiliation other than the building they meet in. For more info, call Carol @ (509) 665-9987




ATTACHMENT PARENTING GROUPParenting Support @10:00amSee August 28





Friday, September 14


FIESTAS MEXICANAS September 14-15@ Lincoln Park 4:00pm-9:00pmThis is an annual event honoring Mexico’s Independence Day. Mexican food, music, cultural presentations and pageantry are special with “el grito”, the yell, on Friday evening. Fiestas Mexicanas is an affiliate of Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center.



WENATCHEE TASTE OF HARVEST In Downtown WenatcheeKids Activities from 10:00am-5:00pm -L-Bow the Clown, Hands on educational activities, including a reading cottage. River Run, Battle of the Bands (2-5pm), Farmers Market, Wine Tasting, Incredible Food. Music on Main Stage from 10:00am-8:00pm. Balls Out Road Race on First Street @ 3:30pmVisit wendowntown.org for more details

OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK @Walla Walla Point Park 9am-12pm Outofthedarkness.org contact Kim @ 509-449-0195Register online or at event before it starts. Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for 2012 Wenatchee walk. Raise $150 by Sept 15 and receive a t-shirt! Dogs are welcome to walk! Memorial Garden-remembering those lost to suicide.

FARMERS MARKET 8:00am-1:00pm@ bottom of Palouse & Columbia

Logan Walker, Wenatchee

Caleb & Joshua, East Wenatchee

Draysen and BFF Zander, East Wenatchee


STORYTIME & CRAFT 10:30am@ Academic Toolbox2127 N Wenatchee Ave 667-8746

AUSTRAILA’S THUNDER FROM DOWN UNDER Girls Night Outback 7:00pm Tickets at towntoyotacenter.com








NIGHT OUT, LIGHTS OUT PUBLIC SKATE 7:00-9:00pm @ Town Toyota Ice Skating Arena$5 admission, skate rental $2


FARMERS MARKET 8:00am-1:00pmon Palouse & Columbia

WENATCHEE RIVER SALMON FESTIVAL September 20-23“Dances with salmon” FREE @ Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Salmonfest.org or see ad on this page

RAISE THE ROOF Building Campaign for Wenatchee Humane Society 11:00am-2:00pm@ 1474 S Wenatchee Ave, 662-9577www.wenatcheehumane.orgTrinity Inflatables, Adoptable pets, Family Friendly Activities, Free give aways, and hard hats for the kids. See ad on back cover for more information.

3RD ANNUAL MASQUERADE IN THE MEADOW Doors open at 4:00pm $100/person. Annual Gals and Dinner Auction with wine tasting, silent auction, dinner @ sunset, concert from Phantom of the Opera, gourmet dinner from chefs @ Ivy Wild. Visit www.icicle.org for tickets & more info.



2012 BEAUTY OF BRONZE 12-5pmSeptember 23-October 6@ Wenatchee Riverfront Park-Mid Park (509) 630-1398



INDOOR PARK @ Apply Valley Gymnastics --See August 27



SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING 6:30PM-8:30PM FREERoom H @ Central WA Hospital 1201 S Miller St. Joan [email protected] the basics of breastfeeding, including latch & positioning, common problems & troubleshooting, pumping & storing, resources and more.

MOPS of WenatcheeSee Sept 11


ATTACHMENT PARENTING GROUPSee August 28


MOPS of East Wenatchee See Sept. 12


NATIONAL COFFEE DAYWhere will you get YOUR coffee from today? Check out pg. 34 for our favorites!

LIONS CLUB BREAKFAST@ Lions Park in Leavenworth 700 US Hwy 2 (509) 548-40847:00am-11:00am $6 Adults, $3 kidsAll you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and milk

PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics See. Sept. 1

THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR visits Plain, WA September 29-3018639 Beaver Valley Rd Plain, WA $10 Adults, $5 Students and Seniors (509) 763-3072. Tour authentic union and confederate camps, talk to soldiers and civilians about camp life. Witness reenactment of a battle with cannon and rifle during the battles.

SENIOR CENTER SPAGHETTI FEED @ Senior Center in Leavenworth423 Evans St. $8 Adults $4 children (509) 548-7481Annual Autumn Leaf Festival Spaghetti Feed: Spaghetti, green salad, garlic bread, & dessert. Leavenworthsr.com


2012 CHELAN BIKE AND FLY @ Chelan Falls Soccer Fields

AUTUMN LEAF FESTIVAL in Downtown Leavenworth. A weekend of fun for all ages. Pretzel tossing, pumpkin pie eating contest; grand parade and street dance on Saturday (509) 679-8661 autumnleaffestival.com

LIONS CLUB BREAKFASTSee Sept. 29\


L-BOW THE CLOWN 4:00pmPerforms @ Smallwoods Harvest 10461 Stemm Road in Peshastin WA





AUTUMN LEAF FESTIVALIn Downtown Leavenworth . A weekend of fun for all ages. Pretzel tossing, pumpkin pie eating contest; grand parade and street dance on Saturday (509) 679-8661 autumnleaffestival.com

R/C UNLIMITEDS GOLD CUP September 28-30 (360)- 791-8336@ Chelan Area Park 8am-7pm


GEORGE WINSTON@ PAC7:30pm for tickets, call 663-ARTS or buy in person @ 123 N Wenatchee Avewww.pacwen.org




2012 WALK TO REMEMBER @ Walla Walla Point Park 10:20-2:00pm2 Mile Walk for rembering pregnancy and infant loss. For more information or to register, contact Carol @ (509) 665-9987

KIDS MARKET @ the Farmer’s Market3:00-7:00pm @ Methow Park

AUTUMN LEAF FESTIVAL in Downtown Leavenworth . A weekend of fun for all ages. Pretzel tossing, pumpkin pie eating contest; grand parade and street dance on Saturday (509) 679-8661 autumnleaffestival.com

Abigail Byington, East Wenatchee

Lucas Cohen, Wenatchee

MOPS of Leavenworth See Sept. 12


LYNARD SKYNARD CONCERT@Town Toyota Center 7:00pmSpecial Guests: Shooter Jennings and Hippie Coalitian Tickets at the box office or towntoyotacenter.com





THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR visits Plain, WA September 29-3018639 Beaver Valley Rd Plain, WA $10 Adults, $5 Students and Seniors (509) 763-3072. Tour authentic union and confederate camps, talk to soldiers and civilians about camp life. Witness reenactment of a battle with cannon and rifle during the battles.

Monday, October 1

APPLE DAYS October 1 & 2 9:00am-4:30pm @ Museum in Cashmere, 600 Cotlets Way www.cashmeremuseum.orgEntertainment, food, arts & crafts, mock shoot-outs held at various times during the day. Visitors can ride in a horse drawn wagon. Join in the apple pie baking contest or watch the dog pulls at Riverside Park.



NATIONAL HOMEADE COOKIE DAYHere’s our favorite, classic Choolate Chip Cookie Recipe: Cream together: 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1 cup shortening. Beat in: 2 eggs, 2 tsp. vanillaBeat in: 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp soda, 2 1.4 cups flour. Add: milk chocolate, white chocolate or butterscotch chips (or mix all 3!). Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2” apart and bake at 375 degrees for 9-10 minutes. ENJOY!

INDOOR PARK @ Apply Valley Gymnastics -- See august 27

Tuesday, October 2


APPLE DAYS October 1 & 29:00am-4:30pm @ Museum in Cashmere, 600 Cotlets Way www.cashmeremuseum.orgEntertainment, food, arts & crafts, mock shoot-outs held at various times during the day. Visitors can ride in a horse drawn wagon. Join in the apple pie baking contest or watch the dog pulls at Riverside Park.

LA LECHE LEAGUE of WenatcheeBreastfeeding Support 10:00amFirst Tuesday of every month First United Methodist Church Nursery Annette Mueller (509) 664-0186Desiree Lenard (509) 664-0566

Wednesday, October 3


Thursday, October 4





Friday, October 5

LEAVENWORTH OKTOBERFESTOctober 5-6, Oct.12-13, & Oct. 19-20Festhalle Theatre, 1001 Front St. Live music, German Food, Arts & crafts, and activities for the whole family, including a bouncy house, rock wall, L-Bow the Clown, ect! (and yes, beer too!) Leavenworthoktoberfest.com

APPLE CIDER PRESS YOUTH RALLY October 5-7 in Cashmere. Hosted by Kings Orchard Church of Christ $40 before Sept. 21, $45 afterwww.acpyouthrally.org

Matthew, East

Wenatchee

Hannah Cox, Wenatchee


Monday, October 8


1st class of CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION SERIES @ WVMC Wenatchee Valley Medical Sleep Center in Conference Room ; 1000 N Miller in Wenatchee 6:30pm-8:30pm $89.71 Joan 661-3500 [email protected] All Dates in the Series: Oct – 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov – 1, 5



Tuesday, October 9

MOPS of Wenatchee See Sept. 11







Thursday, October 11

THE TOT SPOT See Sept. 6




10th ANNUAL WINGS & WHEELS 2012October 5-7 @ Eastmont Community Park in East Wenatchee (509) 886-6108 with performance by L-Bow @ 12:00pm


Saturday, October 6

LEAVENWORTH OKTOBERFESTSee October 5th

CRUSH ME, SQUEEZE ME, MAKE ME WINE October 6, 13, & 20 from 12:00pm-5:00pm 8977 North Road in Peshastin, WA$10 (509) 548-7019 Crush Festival @ Icicle Ridge Winery. Wine Tasting, live music, and grape stomp. Icicleridgewinery.com


LAKE CHELAN CRUSH FESTIVALOctober 6-7 and 13-14 / 11 am-8 pm@Lake Chelan – for all ages. Stomp the grapes, explore the vineyards, listen to stories of the season and enjoy award winning wines, artisanal food and live music. www.lakechelanwinevalley.com

LEAVENWORTH OKTOBERFEST MARATHON & ½ marathon visit www.Teddriven.com for more info.

HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP9:00am-12:00pm FREE Ages 5-121st Saturday each month

LIONS CLUB BREAKFAST@ Lions Park in Leavenworth 700 US Hwy 2 (509) 548-40848:00am-11:00am $6 Adults, $3 kidsAll you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and milk


Sunday, October 7

LAKE CHELAN CRUSH FESTIVAL October 6-7 and 13-14See October 6 for details

Jaydon and Ashton, Wenatchee

Rilya, Wenatchee

Ariah Janelle Davis, Cashmere


Friday, October 12


WENATCHE FIRE APPLE CUP Tournament October 12-14See Wenatcheefirefc.org for game details



Saturday, October 13

PAK-IT-RITE MARKET DAY 10:00am-3:00pm 126 N Wenachee Ave. 663-1072 (Adam) A variety of local vendors, including metalwork, pottery, stonework, leather goods, jewelry, garden plants, organic skin care, delicious baked goods and more!




APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL AUCTION @Wenatchee Convention Center Proceeds benefit the Royalty Program Tickets $40/person or $360/Table of 10Doors open at 6:00pm

KIDS CLUB @ Wenatchee Valley Mall 12 pm-2 pm FREE! Ages 12 and under Free play, crafts, and interactive learning

FARMERS MARKET 8:00am-1:00pmon Palouse & Columbia Fall Harvest Baking Contest and Family Pumpkin Day. Enter your favorite fall baked item to win! Categories: cookies, bars, cakes, breads & muffins, and pies.Decorate your family’s pumpkin!

CRUSH ME, SQUEEZE ME, MAKE ME WINE October 13 & 20 from 12pm-5pm8977 North Road in Peshastin, WA$10 (509) 548-7019 Crush Festival @ Icicle Ridge Winery. Wine Tasting, live music, and grape stomp. Icicleridgewinery.com LAKE CHELAN CRUSH FESTIVALOctober 13-14 11:00am-8:00pm@Lake Chelan – for all ages. Stomp the grapes, explore the vineyards, listen to stories of the season and enjoy award winning wines, artisanal food and live music. www.lakechelanwinevalley.com

Sunday, October 14


LAKE CHELAN CRUSH FESTIVALOctober 13-14See October 13 for details

Monday, October 15

SUCCESSFUL BREASTFEEDING 6:30PM-8:30PM FREE. In Rooms F & G @ Central WA Hospital, 1201 S Miller St. Joan 661-3500 [email protected] the basics of breastfeeding, including latch & positioning, common problems & troubleshooting, pumping & storing, resources and more.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDSSharing Meeting 7:00pm-8:30pm meets every 3rd Monday of the month @ Grace Lutheran Church 1408 Washington St. in Wenatchee. Gather together to help each other deal with grief and give/find hope after losing a child in your life. (whether it be your child, grandchild, friend, etc.) includes pregnancy loss/stillbirth/infant loss. There are no fees and no religious affiliation other than the building they meet in. For more info, call Carol @ (509) 665-9987


@ the Sportsplex, 2 Fifth St, Wenatchee

Classes Offered Fall 2012Classes Offered Fall 2012Classes Offered Fall 2012 Sparks: 18-35 months **Parent Participation Required**

Igniters: 3-4 yr olds Flames: 5-6 yr olds

Oct 8 - Nov 12 (Mondays) Igniters: 5:15 - 6:00 PM Flames: 6:00 - 6:45 PM

Oct 9 - Nov 13 (Tuesdays) Sparks: 5:15 - 6:00 PM Igniters: 6:00 - 6:45 PM

Oct 10 - Nov 14 (Wednesdays) Igniters: 11:15 AM -12:00 Igniters: 5:15 - 6:00 PM Flames: 6:00 - 6:45 PM

$56.00 per 6 week session $12.00 Annual Player Card For more info go to wvsportsplex.com or call 888-5200


WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY See Sept. 10


Tuesday, October 16


STORYTIME & CRAFT 10:30am@ Academic Toolbox2127 N Wenatchee Ave 667-8746






PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T .Gymnastics See Sept. 6



MAN OF LA MANCHA 7:30pm@Riverside Playhouse Tickets $17 663-ARTS www.pacwen.com

Friday, October 19


PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T .GymnasticsSee Sept. 7

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR @ PAC7:30pm for tickets, call 663-ARTS or buy in person @ 123 N Wenatchee Avewww.pacwen.org

MAN OF LA MANCHA 7:30pm@Riverside Playhouse Tickets $17 663-ARTS www.pacwen.com


BILL COSBY 7:30pm @ Town Toyota Center . Tickets at Towntoyotacenter.com

2012 CHELAN CHASE 5KRUN 10:00am-1:00pm Riverwalk park in Downtown Chelan. Breast Cancer Run – Help CHASE Breast Cancer Away!Register online @ chelanchase.com or before the race (8:00am-9:15am)

MAN OF LA MANCHA - Matinee@Riverside Playhouse 2:00pmTickets $17 663-ARTS www.pacwen.com



CRUSH ME, SQUEEZE ME, MAKE ME WINE 12:00pm-5:00pm 8977 North Road in Peshastin, WA$10 (509) 548-7019 Crush Festival @ Icicle Ridge Winery. Wine Tasting, live music, and grape stomp. Icicleridgewinery.com

FARMERS MARKET 8:00am-1:00pm@ on Palouse & Columbia

HALLO-WINE@Wenatchee Museum 127 S Mission St.$35 w/wine, $10 w/out wine 669-5808 12:00pm-4:00pm. Enjoy a crisp autumn afternoon wine tasting at the Wenatchee Museum , food, wine, and activities for the whole family to enjoy. PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics See. Sept. 1

Monday, October 22




Tuesday, October 23

PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T .Gymnastics See Sept. 4

MOPS of Wenatchee -- See Sept. 11










MAN OF LA MANCHA@Riverside Playhouse 7:30pmTickets $17 663-ARTS www.pacwen.com


Friday, October 26

PARENTS NIGHT OUT @S.P.O.R.T Gymnastics 6:00pm-10:00pm$20 for 1st kid, $15 for each sibling. A fun night that includes pizza, games,pumpkin painting, gymnastics and lots of fun!



NIGHT OUT, LIGHTS OUT PUBLIC SKATE 7-9pm @ Town Toyota Ice Skating Arena



MAN OF LA MANCHA@ Riverside Playhouse 7:30pmTickets $17 663-ARTS www.pacwen.com


PUMPKIN RUN 10:00am @ Leavenworth Ski Hill (509) 548-5477 $15 Adults/$5 KidsJoin us on the Ski Hill trails for a fun Halloween w/a costume contest. All Ages are welcome w a 1K, 2K,



Sunday, October 28


Monday, October 29


INFANT CPR for Family and Friends 6:30pm-8:30pm $7 @ Central WA Hospital 1201 S Miller St, Classrooms 1 & 2Joan 661-3500 [email protected]



Tuesday, October 30

PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T. Gymnastics 10 S Columbia St. in Wenatchee0-6 years 9:30-11:00am

Kate (Cashmere), Joseph (Cashmere) , Tobie (Monitor),

and Seth (Cashmere)


Friday, November 2


PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T Gymnastics See Sept. 7

Saturday, November 3


HOME DEPOT KIDS WORKSHOP9:00am-12:00pm FREE Ages 5-121st Saturday each month


PLAY GYM @ S.P.O.R.T Gymnastics See. Sept. 1

DAYLIGHT SAVINGSDon’t forget to set your Clock BACK 1 hour tonight!

Monday, November 5





HAPPY HALLOWEEN!**For Halloween Events happening tonight, please turn to page 20-22**

RIDE THE MINIATURE TRAIN 5:00pm-8:00pm $2 for kids, $3 for adults@Wenatchee Riverfront Park 155 North Worthern St.


Thursday, November 1


HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY BACK@ Brazeau Orthodontics, 250 N Chelan 2:00pm-6:30pm. Come play games, win prizes, enjoy the inflatables, and get your candy weighed! Get paid per pound and the kid who brings the most candy will win the grand prize!

TREASURE ISLAND @ PAC7:30pm for tickets, call 663-ARTS or buy in person @ 123 N Wenatchee Ave beginning August 27 www.pacwen.org





Jake Valentine, Wenatchee

Laralyn & Rilya Wenatchee

**All calendar events are subject to change or

cancel. Kid Connect is not responsible for any changes that may occur and advises you to confirm event details before attending. We want to provide you with the most accurate calendar possible, so if you find any changes that do occur, please let

us know and we will update our facebook page and our website for our readers.

Addy, Wenatchee

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events from October 26- December 8


The Laundry is piling up. I can see the dishes spilling out of the sink. I had to be creative last night trying to fit leftovers into the refrigerator…. It really needs a good “clean out”. (Good thing I am a master packer and can fit anything into anything else!) The shower floor is getting slippery from the buildup of body wash and soap…. The sun is shining through the window, being sure to show off the layer of dust that covers the banister and television. I am pretty sure I kicked a dry noodle across the kitchen floor this morning and I KNOW that was a wet Cheerio I stepped on earlier….!

I am sure that I am not alone in this. Well, at least I HOPE I am not alone in this, otherwise that would be pretty embarrassing…..! But despite everything chaotic going on around me, I have recently learned to be ever so grateful for it. This chaos reminds me that I have better things going on in my life than to spend every day up to my elbows in bleach and laundry. They are two and three years old and they are currently in the other room driving their cars up to their make believe drive thru coffee shop.

No matter what is going on in your life, the benefits of “stopping to smell the roses” is so amazing. To stop and thank the Lord for the blessings in our lives in a NECESSITY to do each day. No matter how much

those girls can drive me crazy at times, I have to stop and think about what life would be like without them. And honestly, my life is FAR better off with them in it! After losing Jordan (please see my story on page 10), I have really began to not take the blessings in my life for granted. Even through the trials and disappointments in life. There will be plenty of those. But God has better plans for us than we could ever imagine. (Jeremiah 29:11) And if his plans are that my sink will be full of dishes and I will have wet Cheerios and dried noodles randomly placed throughout the house, then I will smile whenever I encounter these. God knows that my time is better spent playing with my girls or watching them sleep.

If you are in a place of heartbreak or tribulation today, please know that the Lord has promised good to us! (Numbers 10:29) The race is about endurance and perserverance, not immediate gratification that our world has made it out to be. So keep on keeping on. And stop and smell the roses. Give those kids a hug and kiss and know that the “rough” stage they are in will pass soon enough. It’s all about perspective. Take time today to look at your situation through God’s perspective.

In their hearts humans plan their

course, but the LORD establishes their steps.

– Proverbs 16:9

“...This chaos reminds me that I have better things going on in my life than to spend every day up to my elbows in bleach and laundry!”


BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

LOCA

L Columbia River Music Conservatory (CRMC) is a non-profit organization that has been around for about a year, opening after the Woods House Conservatory closed. In fact, many of their 15 instructors followed them. If you are looking for a music influence for your child, there is really no better place to start! CRMC thrives on providing music for all, whether through classes, private instruction, performances, etc. !

They currently have 200+ students, ranging from age 9 months to 88 years, and 15 instructors. They offer classes of all different instruments including piano, guitiar, mandolin, trumpet and more. New classes begin in the Fall, and you may begin registering now. CRMC offers a toddler class for their youngest students both on Friday mornings and Thursday evenings. Parent participation is encouraged as the littlest students will learn about singing, dancing and rhythm.

Children’s Choir is quite popular as well at CRCM. This is for ages 8-13 and they perform anywhere and everywhere, including Wenatchee Wild games, Applesox games, Holiday Spice at the PAC, and for endless amounts of groups, holiday parties, fundraisers, senior homes, etc. Children’s Choir is a great place to start for children that have great talent potential. Ever since shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent, parents are eager to enlist their children in singing lessons. But starting them in the Children’s Choir is the smarter choice, with private lessons beginning around the age of 13 or 14, once voices have reached maturity and the child shows extensive interest.

CRCM is a very community oriented organization and loves performing for other non-profit events or any event you may be planning! Their concerts are not limited in what instrument is used, but uses a variety of entertainment. You won’t find the traditional piano recital with them. You will be interested and excited the whole way through with the variety that CRMC provides.

The main advantage to having your child in CRMC is that they are not just exposed to one instrument. They are exposed to a variety so they can decide what kind of music it is that excites them. They are taught with methods of collaboration, creativity and with a social aspect. Music should not be confined to a “solo” sport. People connect greatly through music. And at Columbia River Music Conservatory, they set the bar high and aim to achieve it daily with each and every student. Music is something you can do for life. So start now and enjoy it for YOUR lifetime!

If you are interested in getting your child involved, please visit their website, columbiarivermc.com or feel free to call (509) 664-0412 with more questions. You may register for classes online or come sit in on a class for free to see if it’s something you want to do!

Columbia River Music

Conservatory

www.columbiarivermc.com

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