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Kids say and do the darndest things. See what had us laughing this month! If you make it on this page, you can win giveaways from Toledo Area Parent!My 11-year-old stepson told me, “I’m glad I’m not a woman. You guys have a lot to do.”Heidi Stotz, Toledo

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The symbol for Pisces is two fish. No, they are not swimming along happily side by side, one is headed one way and the other one is headed the other way. Of course, fish are underwater. What does this tell us about the little Pisces children? First of all, we know that they may be dif-ficult to reach and to hold onto.

However, just the faintest ripple in the water lets them know we are near. They absolutely are “psychic” and they know when we are close, as well as what we are feeling when we hold them. Music delights them and holding the Pisces (no matter the age) comforts and soothes them.

They love their baths and spend lots of time in the water. They may be shy in groups unless invited spe-cifically to join in the fun. They abso-lutely love to go barefoot at any age. They swim competitively – and often win. Music and dancing (boys and girls) show their supreme talents. If you ever feel as if they can see right through you, you are correct! They are the mind readers of the zodiac.

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I just wanted to take a minute to say “Thank You” for the wonderful review (Shaking It Up with South-west Flare, Food Fight, January 2015). It definitely means a lot to me to know that we are doing the right things and heading in the direction we want to go in. My passion is cooking. I am most happy when someone enjoys their meal and feels it was reasonably priced. Please offer any changes or cri-tiques you think might help us take our little taco stand over the top! I am always looking to learn and the best way to do that is with outside help. If you ask me, my food is the BEST, but I work with blinders on! And trust me when I say I am always striving to make it better. Again, thank you.

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Party on the Palate Grille Blends Asian FlavorsPOP Grille started serving up their healthy and unique twist on world cuisine with an Asian fu-sion in Sylvania. Their menu features fresh, made-from-scratch steaks and seafood prepared in a healthy way. Barbeque and grilled steaks, chicken and shrimp are prominently featured on the dinner menu, while they use fresh and local ingredients whenever possible. Some items are, or can be made, vegan or gluten-free. The lunch menu in-cludes sandwiches, tacos and a platter combination, all with an Asian spin. Customize the platter with one of five sauces including Thai peanut or Japanese teriyaki. Order tacos with fish or beef and kimchi. “The con-cept is to give healthy food to everybody. For example, I make sauce from fruit, not fat or junk stuff,” said Ray Oka, co-owner and chef. “We’re really excited about this location because we’re in reach of three great communities, Sylvania, Toledo and Ottawa Hills,” said Tom Parent, general manager and co-owner. -LB

Their private meeting room accommodates up to 60 people which can be booked for social or corporate events. They also have Sunday brunch and a full happy hour menu.

3309 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. 419-517-5310. www.partyonthepalate.com

Paint Your PlacePaint Your Place is an art studio, owned and operated by Jessica Mack, that provides a variety of projects for artists of all ages. Some of the painting services offered include holiday workshops, children’s art classes, private painting parties, birthday parties, mural work/room design, couples’ nights and family fun night. One of the children’s art classes, Lil Picassos, are parent/child classes geared to-ward preschool-aged children that last about an hour and a half. Several different art mediums are used, including easels, and children take home an art project. Mack, the creative mind and owner, graduated from BGSU with a degree in art education, and Paint Your Place allows her to share her love of art with children and their families. -EM

Cost is $15/couple (on average). Parents can bring their own food and cake, and presents can be opened in the studio for birthday parties.

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The Tutor Doctor Is InA one-to-one tutoring service located in Sylvania just opened its doors to the greater Toledo community. The Tutor Doctor is the fastest growing “in-home” tutor-ing franchise worldwide, and educational services are provided to all ages and levels as an accessible, private option for students to exceed or meet their aca-

demic goals. The program begins with “an in-depth academic and learning style assessment in order to create a custom program and to find the right match between the tu-tor and student,” said entrepreneur

Brandon Bollin, who opened this first Toledo location in December. “We look for-ward to assisting students in achieving their educational goals with programs that are specifically designed to fit the needs of each individual. One-to-one tutoring ensures that each student is being given the utmost attention and tools for success. It also provides our tutors the satisfaction of seeing their student’s progress.” -EM

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n Winter indoors won’t be dreary at the Valentine Theatre. See a dozen actors playing more than 100 characters in Pe-ter and the Starcatcher, a prequel to Peter Pan on Thursday, February 5 at 7:30pm. n Bring your Valentine to the Roman-

tic Movie Fair on Saturday, February 14 at 2pm for Harry Potter and the

Sorcerer’s Stone and/or When Harry Met Sally at 7:30pm. n The Toledo Opera will present Susannah on Friday, February 13 at 7:30pm and Sunday, February 15 at 2pm, with a student night presentation on Wednesday, Febru-ary 11 at 7pm. Come back for Silver Screen Classics Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on Friday, February 20 at 7:30pm and Dr. No on Friday, February 27 at 7:30pm. n Frindle, based on Andrew Clements’ 1999 novel, is the story of fifth-grader Nick who decides to rename his pen a frindle, a move that upsets his teacher, entertains his classmates, and has a big impact on his hometown and the nation. The Valentine Theater’s School Days presentations are Monday, February 23 at 10am and 12:15pm. Come see why the 1999 children’s novel, Frindle, won more than a dozen book awards; this is a visit to class that won’t be like homework! 410 Adams St. Details for all programs at 419 242-3490; School Days program

information at extension 20. www.valentinetheatre.com

Imagination Library, a project of the Dolly Par-ton Foundation, is com-ing to Toledo. With the help of the local chapter of The United Way, the founda-tion will provide up to 6,000 local children with age-appro-priate books each month. The goal is to prepare children to en-ter kindergarten ready to develop a love of reading. Parents of children in targeted zip codes, 43604, 43605, 43606, 43607, 43608, 43609, 43610, and 43620, are in-vited to register their children aged from birth to five years to receive the books, many of them classics parents will recognize and love all over again as they read them to their children. Books for each year follow a theme, from colors and shapes for the youngest “readers” to school preparation titles for the five year olds, and are meant to stay with the children as they build their own personal libraries. The books are mailed to the child’s home at no cost to the family, and organizers hope results in Toledo are like those nationwide; participating children scored an average of 15 percent higher on the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment-Literacy.

Register at www.unitedwaytoledo.org/womensinitiative/imaginationlibrary/register. More information available at www.imaginationlibrary.com

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The guitar has proved to be one of the most popular instruments in musical history. Discover the science and beauty behind it at the Imagination Sta-tion during their exhibit, GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World. Visitors will explore all features of the instrument, from its conception to how it has evolved into what it is today, through hands-on activities, per-formance video, audio and stunning images. The science of creating music with strings, wood and steel will also be displayed. Play the world’s largest guitar, admire more than 60 rare and antique instruments and delve into the engineering of how it all happens at the exhibit.

Saturday, February 14 to Sunday, May 17. Regular admission. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. www.imaginationstationtoledo.org

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We Heart Art Valentines ContestTake your family for a day at the Toledo Museum of Art to participate in the We Heart Art Valentine’s card-making contest that will result in adorable creations and winning fun prizes. The contest, co-sponsored by Toledo Area Parent, 92.5 KISS FM, and the Art Supply Depo, allows parents and children to make hand-made Valentine’s cards for loved ones. The contest is being held in celebration of the Museum’s major exhibition Drawn, Cut & Layered: The Art of Werner Pfeiffer, open February 6 through May 3 in the its Canaday Gallery, which explores the possibilities of paper in 3D artist books, collages and prints. Pfeiffer, the renowned artist who was the inspiration for the contest, is an aficionado of paper, making his own greeting cards, ornaments and experimental objects himself. Participate in the contest, enjoy punch and cookies, and then take your children upstairs to view the exhibition.

Saturday, February 7 from 10am to 1pm. Toledo Museum of Art, Green Room, 2445 Monroe St., 419-255-8000. www.toledomuseum.org. Free

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Maumee Valley Country Day School (MVCDS) has partnered with an online schooling community called the Hybrid Learning Consortium. Teaming with schools around the world, this international collaboration is bringing a plethora of modern, energetic classes to the school in an effort to offer as many learning op-portunities to students as possible.

“We have entered the information age when students have access to all kinds of learning anytime and anywhere, and so in order to remain relevant we must be pre-pared to respond to student interest,” said Gary Boehm, Head of School at MVCDS. “Accordingly, we view 21st century education as being about customization.”

Among the many new classes now available online, students can opt to take more diverse classes like Introduction to Sports Broadcasting, Humanitarianism in a Changing World, History of Ideas and When Women Ruled as well as Advanced Placement and Honors classes. Some classes can be “attended” through self-paced study, while some will be taught live via satellite.

“Students may take courses for academic credit or for enrichment,” said Melis-sa Kuhl, director of marketing and communication for MCVDS. “The most popular with our students is AP Psychology and Introduction to Sign Language.”

Students will have the opportunity to work with, partner with and learn about the cultures of students from the U.S. as well as other countries.

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Sylvania Banner Art WinnersThree student’s banners were chosen to be reproduced and flown on downtown Sylvania lampposts through the winter months. The 3rd annual project is done in cooperation with the City of Sylvania, the Sylvania Community Arts Commis-sion and sponsored by Republic Services.

Youth Theater ProgramA 10-week Youth Theater workshop hosted by the Sylvania Community Arts Commision for students in grades 3-12 will take place the first week of February 23. Students will learn more about acting and theater production, and hone their skills as performers! Registration forms and the schedule of events are available online.

Northview High School Cafeteria, 5403 Silica Dr. Contact Jennifer Archer, executive director of the SCAC at 419-517-0118. Workshops run from $85-$120. www.sylvaniaarts.org

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Thursday, February 5. Doors open at 5:45pm, movie begins at 6:15pm. Pre-registration

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A classic theater performance tailored for children with sensory sensitivity, “The Cat in the Hat,” will create a welcoming and accepting space where it is okay for kids to “be themselves” while watching a live show. From unexpected sounds to an unfamiliar setting, the experience can easily become overwhelming for viewers with special needs.

Erik Gable, director of marketing and audience development at the Croswell Opera House, said that modifications to the theater environment will include dimin-ishing potentially startling light or sound cues, keeping the house lights partially on during the performance, offering “buffer seats” between groups to ensure that children have enough personal space and providing families the opportunity to visit the theater beforehand to see their seats. They will also make a space available for children if they become overwhelmed outside the auditorium.

“A lot of kids really benefit from that preparation,” said Peggy Papenhagen, a physical therapist at Lenawee Intermediate School District and parent of a child with autism. “They know where they’re going, they know what it looks like, they know what their seat will look like.”

Papenhagen knows how easy it is for children with sensory processing issues to become overwhelmed by too many sights and sounds. One-time events can be star-tling because they can also have trouble adjusting to changes in their routine, she said.

As the first time they’ve tried this adapted version of the show’s two-weekend run, Gable hopes “that this is an opportunity people will want to take advantage of.” It will be exactly the same hour-long show as the regular performance, despite the modifications.

“We feel that live theater is an amazing experience that we want everyone to be able to have,” Gable said. “We know that there are some things about these perfor-mances that might be too much for a child that is on the spectrum and we want to make live theater available to them.”

Sunday, March 1 at 2:30pm. $10-$25/adults, depending on seat selection, and $10/youth 15 and under. The Croswell Opera House,

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Bowling Green Christian Academy1165 Haskins Rd., Bowling Green419-354-2422www.bgchristian.org BG Christian Academy is a community of stu-dents and families focused on learning and growing with Christ as the foundation. If you are looking for a unique education with opportunities in music, sports, and enrichment programs that encourage your student to grow in character and faith, tour their campuses and see what they’re all about. Contact the admissions coordinator today to schedule your appointment by emailing [email protected].

Emmanuel Christian School4607 W. Laskey Rd., Toledo419-885-3558www.ecstoledo.orgECS serves as a K-12 private education school. Their mission is to assist the Christian family by providing students with Godly, loving training that inspires them to exemplify Christ and at-tain academic excellence. Extracurricular activi-ties include sports, arts, as well as AP and other accelerated classes. “It is our goal that students graduate from our college-prep school and live according to the truth of scripture,” says Bob Flamm, head administrator of Emmanuel Chris-tian School. “We strive to develop the whole per-son, with a sense of patriotism, spirituality and high academicism.” Their open houses will take place on Sunday March 15, 2-4pm.

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Gateway School4650 W. Bancroft St.419-536-6503www.gatewaypre-k.comAt Gateway School, they teach the indi-vidual. Their experienced staff believes childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploration, and discovery. The Gateway School program is structured around a variety of experiences which sug-gest active participation from the child. The school is designed to facilitate a young child’s education through a learning center approach. Gateway’s curriculum focuses on social and emotional development, physical development, language arts, math, science and social studies. Each day their students are encouraged to explore the world of mu-sic in an effort to promote effective reading and language skills.

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HOPE Learning Academy of Toledo 4324 Monroe St.419-297-6313www.hopelearningacademy.orgHope Learning Academy, the perfect place for exceptional learners, is an alternative K-8 tuition-free community school with sensory and social skills-integration. HOPE specializes in serving students iden-tified with mild to moderate learning needs such as ADHD, FASD, Autism and specific learning disabilities. Hope Learning Academy is committed to providing a rigorous academic education for the ex-ceptional child with specialized learning needs in a non-traditional classroom setting. Hope’s research-proven curriculum, infused with social growth, sensory integration and art enrichment, cultivates self-reliance, critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Lial Catholic School5700 Davis Rd., Whitehouse419-877-5167www.lialschool.orgThis Catholic elementary school for students beginning with readi-ness (4 and 5 year olds) through middle school (13 year olds) creates a caring community while focusing on Gospel values in formation of the whole child. Students work at their own pace in multi-age group-ings in open spaces for interaction among classrooms. The campus sits on 96 wooded acres. Voice and private piano lessons and Span-ish are available during the day for all students. Parent volunteers make up an important part of the school’s culture and are regular helpers in the classroom.

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Separated by two campuses yet integrated by faith, and challenged by teaching excellence at every grade level, our student body is a community growing strong in mind and spirit.

We are St. Joseph School Sylvania.

Maumee Valley Country Day School1715 S. Reynolds Rd.419-381-1313www.mvcds.org Maumee Valley Country Day School is an independent, co-educational college prep school for preschool through grade 12. Their mission is to enable students to become enlightened, compassionate and contribut-ing citizens of the global community, while preparing graduates for their best opportu-nities in higher education. Maumee Valley attracts motivated, able students who have a range of academic interests and diverse backgrounds, and whose families value education. Its challenging curriculum, stu-dent-centered school life, and supportive community inspire and equip students for a lifetime of learning.

Montessori School of Bowling Green515 Sand Ridge Rd., Bowling Green419-352-4203www.montessorischoolbg.com The Montessori School of Bowling Green educates children preschool through middle school. Their hands-on, authentic approach makes children excited about learning, motivated to explore the world, and well-prepared for the global society in which we live. Their programming offers art, music, physical education, world language, cultural sciences and a tailored math and language curriculum where each child’s ability is met and challenged. Their international, diverse population replicates a global society and challenges children to be successful in today’s world.


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Penta Career Center9301 Buck Rd., Perrysburg419-666-1120www.pentacareercenter.orgPenta offers career-technical programs for high school students in grades 10-12. Programs pre-pare students for immediate employment and further education. Students can choose to study a career in any of the following areas: agricul-ture & environmental systems; arts & communi-cation; business; construction; education; health science; human services; hospitality; informa-tion technology; law & public safety; manufac-turing; marketing; and transportation. Students benefit from opportunities such as scholarships, college credits, early job placement, internships, certifications, and student organizations.

St. Francis de Sales2323 W. Bancroft St.419-531-1618www.sfstoledo.orgSt. Francis de Sales is a Catholic college pre-paratory school community serving adolescent boys in grades 7-12. The mission since its founding in 1955 is to promote the academic, spiritual, social, and physical development of its students and transform them into Christian gentlemen and scholars. Each young man is supported and encouraged as part of the Knight Brotherhood to be who they are and be that well in the model of St. Francis de Sales. Students are challenged by the strong academic program including 20 AP and 11 Dual Enrollment courses with three universities, all taught by its creden-tialed staff. An information night for interested families will be held at the school on Thursday, February 19 at 7pm.

St. Joseph School5411 Main St., Sylvania419-882-6670www.stjosephschoolsylvania.orgSt. Joseph School Sylvania is a preschool-grade 8 school dedicated to Catholic faith forma-tion and academic excellence. SJS is the only Catholic elementary school with two campuses– the west campus for preschool-grade 5 and the east campus for middle school students, grades 6-8. Dedicated to educating the whole child, over half of the teaching staff has advanced de-grees in education. Beginning in 2014, Chrome-books were introduced into middle school to enhance classroom instruction for each student. At SJS, there is a high level of parental support and involvement. Steadfast in the mission to grow students strong in mind and spirit, SJS is a ministry of St. Joseph Parish, also open to enrolling students who are non-parishioners and of alternative denominations.

Notre Dame Academy3535 W. Sylvania Ave. 419-475-9359www.nda.org The only all-girls grades 7–12 school, Notre Dame Academy (NDA), is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that offers college credit oppor-tunities in IB and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. A college counselor plus a career counselor help plan girls’ futures! NDA has the largest, all-girls’ fine arts program, over 30 clubs and sports, along with spiritual and service opportunities. “Our all-female environ-ment encourages leadership, builds on girls’ natural strengths, and develops their compassionate hearts,” says Kim Grilliot, principal.


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St. Ursula Academy4025 Indian Rd., Ottawa Hills419-329-2209www.toledosua.org St. Ursula Academy, Toledo’s oldest, all-female, Catholic fully-accredited, college preparatory school, will be among a select few in Ohio to of-fer the rigorous Advanced Placement’s Capstone program next school year. The Capstone Pro-gram complements the 16 AP courses and 18 honors level courses currently offered at SUA. The two courses in the program are AP Seminar and AP Research. In the AP Seminar class, the students focus on the research skills neces-sary for academic success in college. In the follow-up course, AP Research, students are to design, plan and conduct a year-long mentored investigation on a topic of their choosing. Stu-dents who earn a 3 or higher on both Capstone AP exams are to receive an AP Seminar and Research Certificate. Students who score a 3 or higher on both Capstone AP Exams and score 3 or higher on four other AP exams are to receive a Capstone Diploma.

Sylvania Children’s Center3421 Talmadge Rd.419-537-1122www.sylvaniachildren.com Sylvania Children’s Center teaches children how, not what to think, so that children will foster a love of learning while developing a natural curiosity for the world around them. The predict-able and consistent daily routine, combined with

a dependable structure contribute to a nurturing and homey environment where children feel secure and loved. SCC’s professional teachers understand young children and honor their differ-ences in learning. SCC’s emphasis on compas-sion and empathy, help children develop lifelong social skills, and a sense of responsibility.

Toledo Christian Schools2303 Brookford Dr.419-389-8700www.toledochristian.com Toledo Christian Schools has enjoyed a rich his-tory of academic achievement, spiritual growth, and athletic success! They are dedicated to challenging and inspiring your student to achieve their greatest potential through an un-paralleled, comprehensive Christian education. From preschool to graduation, their curriculum provides students with an outstanding education through extraordinarily talented and dedicated teaching faculty. Their mission to Educate, Disciple, and Prepare students to follow Christ and impact culture allows each student the opportunity to soar!

Toledo Public Schools420 E. Manhattan Blvd.419-671-8301www.tps.orgThe driving motivation of Toledo Public Schools educators is to provide the best possible experi-ence to ALL students, from special education to

gifted students, infants in Head Start to learners in the Adult Education program, and students in their traditional high schools to those in their magnet schools. The goal is to make all of their students college and career ready by offering innovative programs that combine real-world work experience with rigorous academic classes.

Trinity Lutheran 4560 Glendale Ave.419-385-2301www.trinityvikings.orgTrinity Lutheran School is operated by Trinity Lutheran Church, which considers the school to be a ministry of sharing Jesus Christ with its members and the community. They believe a Christian Education prepares students both academically and spiritually. Christian beliefs are integrated at Trinity Lutheran School in their entire school program. The staff is committed to teaching Christian values and faith as a way of life.


Northwest Ohio Scholarship FundNorthwest Ohio Scholarship Fund is a need-based scholarship program for private school or homeschool expenses, grades K-8. Eligibility is based on household income and the number of people in the household. Students must reside in Lucas, Wood or Fulton county. To apply for a scholarship, visit www.nosf.org or call 419-720-7048.

EdChoice Scholarship Program There are over 60,000 vouchers available statewide for students attending a Designated Public School (underperforming public school) or for students entering grades K-2 for 2015-2016 whose household incomes are at or below the 200% poverty level. There are 27 participating private schools in the Toledo area, also known as providers, that accept the EdChoice Voucher. The applica-tion period opens February 1. Visit www.education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Scholarships/EdChoice-Scholarship-Program.



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Imagination Station 1 Discovery Way (corner of Summit and Adams Streets)419-244-2674www.imaginationstationtoledo.orgImagination Station, Toledo’s Science Center, of-fers hundreds of hands-on exhibits and demon-strations that are as fun as they are educational. Ride the High Wire Cycle, become a human yo-yo on the BOYO, trick your senses in Mind Zone and explore the science center’s other six Leaning Worlds. The science center offers standard-aligned Educator Guides, workshops at your school, preschool workshops, daily preschool story times, Homeschool Workshops and special themed weeks.

Professional Skills Institute5115 Glendale Ave.419-720-6670www.proskills.comSince 1984, Professional Skills Institute has educated thousands of students from North-west Ohio and Southeast Michigan adhering to its mission statement: career education for a lifetime of success. The result has been the placement of many graduates in rewarding professions such as Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Physical Therapist Assist-ing and Practical Nursing. New for 2015 is the Pharmacy Technician program!

West Side MontessoriToledo Campus 13 months - eighth grade7115 W. Bancroft St.419-866-1931

Perrysburg Campus 13 months-Kindergarten13587 Roachton Rd., Perrysburg 419-874-9385montessoritoledo.org

“Montessori schools are distinguished by self-motivated, independent children who increasingly take responsibility for their own learning. Children are focused on ‘their work’ in a peaceful democratic community,” says Lynn Fisher, Head of School. “Dr. Montessori believed that all children are born with an insatiable desire to learn. From birth they reach out to discover their world. If they are encouraged to explore and engage, their curiosity also grows. A true Montessori school is distinguished by Montessori certified teachers who implement the Montessori philosophy, methodol-ogy and curriculum with Montessori learning materials. Montessori classrooms often have two specially trained teachers with a pupil/teacher ratio of 1/10–1/15. Additional co-curricular teachers for world languages, music, art, technology and physical edu-cation are common. Montessori graduates are creative, eager to try new things, have highly developed organizational skills, are collaborative, confident speaking in front of groups, seek leadership roles and have a strong sense of self. They are value-cen-tered. West Side Montessori graduates exhibit strong academic skills and challenge themselves to excel. Most enroll in honors and advanced placement courses in public, parochial, and private high schools. Many report that their college experience is the closest thing that mirrors their Montessori education,” Fisher says.

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Summit Salon Academy 116 W. South Boundary, Perrysburg419-873-9999www.summitsalonacademyperrysburg.com Their Summit Business program teaches stu-dents how to build a clientele and a financially rewarding career. Using a unique level training system, their educators teach students how to accurately track their progress so they can clearly see how they are doing daily. This system enables their Academy to prepare students for the real world with the goal of becoming salon leaders. Their student job placement rate is ap-proximately 80 percent.

Toledo Ballet5327 Monroe St.419-471-0049www.toledoballet.netWhile their name says “Ballet,” Toledo Ballet also offers numerous contemporary dance forms and fitness programs, from jazz, tap, modern, hip hop to musical theatre, Zumba, pilates and yoga. Founded in 1939, Toledo Ballet boasts the longest running annual Nutcracker in the country. Ballet instruction largely follows the ABT National Training Curriculum. Classes are offered for ages 3–adult and include an Adaptive Dance program for youth with Down syndrome. Schedule your child’s birthday party at Toledo Ballet!


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I am all about expanding my children’s horizons and encouraging them to try new things, new activities, and new foods. I am a self-proclaimed foodie, and nothing makes me happier than an eclectic menu. I dined at So-cial Gastropub one time and fell in love with the restau-rant immediately. I was experiencing an intense craving for Social, and decided it was time my children and close friends experienced it as well.

The more the merrierSocial is owned by former University of Toledo

football players, and current Pittsburgh Steelers, Bruce Gradkowski and Lance Moore, as well as another busi-ness partner, Mike Graber. For a finer dining experience, they also own Gradkowski’s, as well as a new Social loca-tion in Illinois.

Social Gastropub is a most fitting name for this res-taurant that opened in August 2013. With its open dining area, horseshoe bar, and very friendly waiting staff, one can’t help but feel welcome. Taking on the ‘90s idea from London, England, a gastropub is quite simply a place for great food and drinks. Pub refers to their incredible rotat-ing craft beer selection, and gastronomy is the study of fine food and culture.

I’m not sure what I was thinking to show up after 6pm on a weekend leading into the holidays without a reservation. Unfortunately, there is no waiting area in the restaurant. I was thankful I didn’t have any little ones

with me. However, they worked diligently to get us seats as soon as they could. On this particular evening, I no-ticed a wide range of customer ages, and as it turns out, that is one of the neatest things about their restaurant ac-cording to general manager, Jon Mickle.

Happy kids and happier foodiesMickle said their guiding principle at Social is to take

comfort food and put a twist on it. “We try to redo the menu every two months. It takes a lot of work but it is definitely worth it,” he said. Yes, there are dinner options for the kids, but you need to ask your server. For about $5, the meals include a beverage and some options come with fries or another side. Their mac-n-cheese is out of this world, and they offer burgers and grilled cheese as well.

As for the foodie in me, as usual, I wanted one of everything. I’ve heard several friends rave about the roasted cauliflower with feta and goat cheese, lemon and olive oil. And oh my, it was delish. As surprising as this may sound, Mickle said it continues to be one of their best-selling appetizers. I enjoyed their calamari as well. However, maybe their smoked salmon dip or buffalo fried deviled eggs might suit you better.

Main entrees include a variety of sandwiches, spe-cialty dinners and even salads. My daughter ventured to order the avocado egg salad on sourdough and enjoyed a side of their mac-n-cheese with cavatappi pasta. I de-

voured the bacon wrapped meatloaf sandwich topped with onion straws, stone ground mustard cream, and hickory sauce served on sourdough toast for $9.70 and a side of the mac-n-cheese. This was not a dieting evening by any means. I was so impressed with how they worked with my friend who preferred a vegan meal. They were very accommodating to help her put together her own entrée and she said it was wonderful.

My youngest was unable to be with us that evening, but I made sure he sampled all the leftovers the next day so that I could continue to expand his palate as well. He gave most everything a thumbs up. Since he hasn’t been there yet, it’s a fine excuse for us to return sooner rather than later.

Karen Zickes is a mom of three active children and freelance writer who resides in Holland, OH. She can be reached in

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Kid-friendly YesTo avoid wait Reservations recommended, especially on weekendsNoise level LoudBathroom amenitiesChanging stationHigh chairs YesGot milk Yes, as well as lemon-ade and a variety of juiceKids’ menu Yes. Ask your server for selection

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Bottom Line: Social Gastropub is a foodie’s paradise, but also a fun and comfortable place to enjoy a meal together with friends and family. Children of all ages are welcome and their menu choices are sure to please. Since the menu changes every few weeks, you never get bored with the “same ol’ same ol’.” It’s a popular destination so when possible, be sure to call ahead for reservations.

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New historical friendsSaturday, 2.7 / Croswell Opera HouseRosa Parks, one of the most popular ladies of her time, made history by refus-ing to move to the back of the bus in 1955. But, she wasn’t alone in her stand during the Civil Rights Movement. During the national tour of “Rosa Parks and Forgotten Friends”, Rosa introduces youngsters to other prominent figures during the days of racial segregation. Say hello to Frederick Douglass, Buffalo Soldiers, Tuskegee Airmen and Sojourner Truth, important and celebrated char-acters of the colorful African-American history in America. Intended for grades 3+. 11am Saturday, February 7. $12/adults, $5 /ages 15 and under. Croswell Opera House, 129 E. Maumee St., Adrian. 517-264-7469. croswell.org —MLR

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Oh Groundhog! - Shake away the winter blues with activities and a visit to Wildwood Willie’s meadow habitat. Registration required. 10am. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com FreeAuthor and Illustrator 101 Participants will use creativity to illustrate and write their very own custom hardcover bound book. For ages 8-12. Registration required. Mondays through March 9. 5:15-6pm. $65 for 5 weeks. Create Perrysburg, 422 Louisiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-873-6240. createperrysburg.com

5 THURSDAY

Greater Toledo Auto Show - Drive down and see the wide variety of automo-biles on display. There will be hundreds of makes and models, including the lat-est innovations in transportation design and cool new featured vehicles. Through February 8. Thursday 3-9pm, Friday noon-9pm, Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-5pm. Adults/$7, students/$5, seniors (55+)/ $5 only on Saturday from noon-5pm, ages 9 and under/free. Seagate Convention Center, 401 Jefferson Ave. 419-255-3300. toledo-seagate.comPeter and the StarCatcher - In this five-time Tony Award-winning play, a dozen brilliant actors play more than 100 unfor-gettable characters. This swashbuckling grownup prequel to Peter Pan will have you hooked from the moment you let your imag-ination take flight. For all ages. 7:30pm. Varies. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

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10th Annual Snow Ball Family Fun Night: “It’s a Flurry of Fun!” - Enjoy a variety of winter-themed activities like snowman-stacking, bingo, miniature golf and indoor ice skat-ing. 7-8:30pm. Way Public Library, 101 E Indiana Ave, Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info FreeProfessional Bull Riders - Nothing will stop these cowboys from achieving their dream of conquering a ferocious 2,000 lb raging bull. 7:30pm Friday, February 6 & Saturday, February 7. $15-$65. The Huntington Center, 500 Jefferson Ave. 419-321-5007. huntingtoncentertoledo.com

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Play is an essential part of a child’s devel-opment. Children learn through play and their interactions and experiences with their parents, teachers and the children in their lives. A young child can develop physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills through their various play experiences and interactions with others.

Join In!When a child is playing it is important for

you to be supportive and join in their play experience. Model and provide an encour-aging approach to play without controlling or overpowering their ideas; allow the child you are playing with to take the lead. By al-lowing the child to take the lead, you are en-couraging their creativity and nurturing their self esteem.

Another approach to play that promotes learning, is to use a technique called de-scriptive commenting. When using descrip-tive commenting you narrate a child’s play in a positive manner. Sit down next to the child and calmly talk about what they are

doing using descriptive language and phras-es. Provide a play by play account of what they are doing using descriptions such as shapes, colors, size, etc. “You are putting the green triangle block on top of the red rect-angle block. Wow, that block is up high! You are building such a tall tower!” By en-gaging in this descriptive commentary you are providing an excellent way to connect and communicate with a child, while also supporting language development and rein-forcing skills and behaviors during quality play time.

Always be supportive of a child’s play and allow the child to have an active role while playing together, and remember to have fun! Playing with a child is a precious and rewarding experience.

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Journal Through the Solar System - Travel through earth’s neighbor-hood in space during a live, interactive pro-gram is designed for ages 5-10. Saturdays through February 28. 1pm. $7/adults, $5/children, seniors, UT community and free/under age 4. University of Toledo: Ritter Planetarium, 2855 W. Bancroft St. 419-530-2650. utoledo.eduSnooze at the Zoo - Families will see the after-hours side of the Zoo, and share adventures with animals, educators, zoo-keepers and friends. Registration required. Also on February 13, 14, 20, 21 & 27. 6:30pm until 10am the following day. Additional fee required. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

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Would You Run? Traveling the Underground Railroad in Northwest Ohio - Learn more about the Underground Railroad and the Lathrop House in Sylvania. 7-7:45pm. Point Place Branch Library, 2727 117th St. 419-259-5390. toledolibrary.org Free

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Scientific Sweetness - Celebrate Valentine’s Day with sweet science. Through February 15. 10am-5pm Tuesdays-Saturdays, Noon-5pm Sundays, closed on Mondays. $10/ages 13-64, $8/ages 3-12, $9/ages 65+, free/ages 2 and under. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

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Best in Show: Animal Illustrations The exhibit features an assortment of pets from children’s picture books, on loan from the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum. On February 26 at 7pm, former Chief Curator Carolyn Putney will speak on behalf of the exhibition. Toledo Museum of Art Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St.

419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org FreeChocolate Fest - Celebrate Valentine’s Day with chocolate snacks, chocolate trivia, chocolate games and chocolate prizes. For ages 11-15. Registration required. 3pm. Way Public Library, 101 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. 419-874-3135. waylibrary.info Free

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Silver Screen Classic: Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone - Bring your Valentine to the theater and enjoy a screen-ing of the first film in the Harry Potter series. 2pm. $5. Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-242-3490. valentinetheatre.com

17 TUESDAY

Wee Workshop: Stamp! Paint! And Create - Create some nature-inspired art projects after a short nature hike. Registration required. 10am-noon. $5/$4 if Toledo Metropark member. Wildwood Preserve, 5100 W. Central Ave. 419-407-9700. metroparkstoledo.com

19 THURSDAY

Happy New Year Moon - The lunar New Year begins February 19 this year. Join ECO Discovery! to celebrate the lunar New Year and learn about the moon in winter with lunar lore. For children in K-5th grade. This program is for residents of Sylvania or Sylvania Township only. Registration required. 4:30pm. Olander Park: Gorman Nature Education Center, 6930 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania.419-882-8313. olanderpark.com FreeBaby Basics - Parents will learn how to care for baby during the first 6 months of infancy. 6:15pm. Lullaby Lane, 3100 Main St., Maumee. 419-878-0127. lullabylane.com Free

21 SATURDAY

Winter Yarn Bomb Fest - Take a stroll and check out the yarn decorated trees and landscape, complete a scavenger hunt for a prize, enjoy ice skating on Lake Olander, a bonfire and hot chocolate. Noon-4pm. Olander Park, Nederhouser Community Park, 6930 W. Sylvania Ave., Sylvania. 419-882-8313. yarnbombsylvania.comMeet and Greet with “The Winter Sisters” - Sing along to winter favor-ites and meet “The Winter Sisters” at the Perrysburg Winterfest, where lots of snowy magic will have your little ones captivated. Sponsored by Chick-fil-A in Perrysburg and presented by Laurel’s Princess Parties. 11am-5pm. Downtown Perrysburg, 107 Louisiana Ave. www.perrysburgwinterfest.com Free

23 MONDAY

Exchange Student Open House Discover how you can host a high school international exchange student through Aspect Foundation. Also on March 23. 6:30-7:30pm. Sanger Library Meeting Room, 3030 West Central Ave. 419-531-5887. aspectfoundation.org Free

24 TUESDAY

National Engineering Week - Help the Imagination Station celebrate as they Think It. Build It. Test It.. Do It Again! You can also explore sounds and music by creating your own musical instrument! Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

26 THURSDAY

Spring Alive - Nairobi Pavilion is trans-formed into a magical environment with beautiful floral displays with family-friendly activities. Through March 1. 10am-4pm. Free with zoo admission: $17/adults, $14/children under 12 & seniors, free/under age 2. Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-4040. toledozoo.org

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Click with Nature Walk - Capture the winter scenery and learn a few fun tips to become a better photographer and natural-ist. Bring your camera and an SD card. Some cameras available. For ages 7-10. Registration required. 10-11am. Secor Metropark, 10001 W. Central Ave. 419-360-9179. metroparkstoledo.com Free

Paper Tower Challenge - Visit the Imagination Station for a chance to win prizes while building paper towers. Don’t forget to bring your creative thinking caps! 11am-4pm. Also on March 1 from Noon-4pm. Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way. 419-244-2674. imaginationstationtoledo.org

DailyBeat the Winter Blahs: Take It Make It, Stop by and pick up a craft you can take home to make. Crafts will change weekly. 9am-8:30pm. Maumee Branch Library, 501 River Rd., Maumee. 419-259-5360. toledolibrary.org FreeTuesdaysBroadway Babies, Preschoolers will sing and dance along with Children’s Broadway Tunes and other musicals. The last fifteen minutes of class will consist of a performance for parents with costumes and all. 10:30-11:15am. Participation fee. Elaine’s Music Studio, 907 Loch Haven Blvd., Maumee. 419-861-4618. adventures-in-education.netBabytime, Young children will learn early literacy skills through stories, rhymes and music. For babies up to one year old with an adult. 10-10:45am. Sylvania Library Meeting Room, 6749 Monroe St., Sylvania. 419-882-2089. toledolibrary.org FreeWednesdaysMothers Support Group, Topics include breastfeeding, attachment parent-ing, co-sleeping, mothers in the workforce & gentle parenting. Please feel free to bring your young children to interact with others. 6-7pm. Point Place Branch Library, 2727 117th St. 419-350-4874. toledolibrary.org FreeThursdaysMothers’ Center of Greater Toledo Meeting, Working and stay-at-home moms can meet for this special weekly moms group with family activities and dis-cussion topics. Reliable childcare provid-ed. 9:45-11:15am. McCord Rd. Christian Church, 4765 N. McCord Rd., Sylvania. motherscenter.net FreeSaturdaysStorytime, An inclusive storytime with books, rhymes and music. 9:30-10:30am. Black Kite Coffee, 2499 Collingwood Blvd. 419-720-5820. facebook.com/blackkitecoffee

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