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Tips for Working From Home This Summer

M A G A Z I N EFAMILYWEST VIRGINIA ULTIMATE GUIDE TO

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DON’T LET YOUR KIDS HAVE ALL THE FUN!

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All Aboard! Cass Scenic Railroad

cassrailroad.com • 304-456-4300

WHITTAKER WEDNESDAYS

Any Wednesday in June, July,

August, a child rides FREE

to Whittaker Station when accompanied by a paying adult.

Special Monday Trips May 26, Sept. 1, 29; Oct. 6, 13, 20.No runs mid-week Sept 2-5; 8-12; 15-18. Company house overnight rentals — year-round. NEW! Reserve houses online!

SUMMERTIME FARES: MAY 20 – SEPT. 14Saturday, Sunday, HolidaysWhittaker StationAdults: $22 Youth, 12-5: $17 Under 5: freeBald KnobAdults: $28 Youth, 12-5: $21 Under 5: freeWeekday: Tuesday - FridayWhittaker StationAdults: $19 Youth, 12-5: $14 Under 5: freeBald KnobAdults: $25 Youth, 12-5: $18 Under 5: free

FALL FOLIAGE SEASON: SEPT. 19 – NOV. 2Fares are posted online.

Fares include admission to Cass Showcase, Railroad and Logging Museum, Logging Camp Tour and Locomotive Maintenance Shop, all when available.

EVENING RUNSAdult: $37Youth, 12-5: $27Under age 5: $17Call. Reservations required.

FULL Moon Train to Bald Knob6:30 pm departuresJune 13, Aug. 10

Murder Mystery Train 5:15 pm departuresJuly 26; Aug. 23

Dinner Train Music and Buffet at Whittaker 5:15 pm departuresJune 21; July 12; Aug. 9; Sept. 6

Night Rider6:30 pm dinner atLast Run Restaurant8 pm departuresJuly 16; Aug. 15

Halloween Train6 pm departure Oct. 25

SPECIAL RUNSThe Great Train RaceJuly 19Call for pricing.

Old Spruce10:30 am departuresMay 24; June 28; Aug. 30Same fare as Bald Knob.

Doubleheader to Bald KnobNoon departuresMay 26; June 27; Sept. 1Standard Bald Knob fares.

Heisler to Whittaker 11 am, 2 pm departuresJune 14, 15; July 13; Aug. 3; Sept. 13, 14Standard Whittaker fares.

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7 MakeADifferenceThisSummer: MeaningfulFamilyInteraction ThroughVolunteerOpportunities 9 PetHealth:GivingAnimalsaNew LeashonLife-WaystoHelp ShelterAnimalsinYour Community 11 5TipsforWorkingFromHome DuringtheSummer 13 Editor'sSummerPicks 15 QuickBits:ImportantSunscreen InformationForYourFamily

5 2014CoverPhotoContestWinners 23 Mother'sDayGiveAwayWinner

19-23 Family-friendlyCalendar

6-25 WV'sUltimateGuidetoSummer forFamilies

CONTESTS/GIVE-AWAYS

ON THE COVER:

CoverPhotoContestFinalist: Marley-age5 DaughterofDesireeParsons andChrisBrightPhotoby: PhotographybyAmanda

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FEATURES

Contents July/August 2014

THINGS TO DO

Celebrating SUMMER!

DIRECTORIES

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WV Family Magazine 2014 Cover Photo Contest FINALISTS

Congratulations!

These finalist have been chosen to each appear on an

upcoming issue of WV Family Magazine, starting with

this issue!

From the publisher

This is West Virginia Family Magazine's 2nd annual edition

of WV's Ultimate Guide to Summer for Families. In this issue you will find lots of great summer fun ideas - summer camps, outdoor fun, entertainment, family events, fairs & festivals, daytrip ideas, and more.

Be sure to check out "Important Sunscreen Information for your Family" on page 15. Some sunscreens are flammable and you could be putting yourself and your children at risk of serious burns. Also, sunscreens have expiration dates. Do they really expire or is this a gimmick to get you to buy new sunscreen each year? Find out what happened when we did our own experiments with sunscreen!

Congratulations to the finalists of our Cover Photo Contest on page 5. On the cover of this issue is Marley, age 5 - one of our winners. Congratulations to Marley and the other winners!Also, congratulations to the Mother's Day GiveAway winner - Patricia Currence of Buckhannon. Patricia won a Mother's Day package including Disney Live! tickets, zoo tickets, horseback riding tickets, The Hemlock, Act Three, Survival Tips for Working Moms, and a 1-year subscription to WV Family Magazine!

Thank you for reading WV Family. Please be sure to tell our advertisers you saw them in WV Family Magazine!

Carla CosnerPublisher

Deacon (1) & Family Photography by Amanda

Amesley (2)Photo by Brittany Channell

Isabella (4)Carrie Bowers Photography

Torrie (17) Carrie Bowers Photography

Asher (2)Photography by Amanda

Leo (1) and Stephanie Photography by Amanda

Marley (5)Photography by Amanda

This finalist was chosen to appear on the cover of the 2015 WV Baby - online and

inside the Jan/Feb 2015 issue.

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Fun and interactive 3-D flip-page version. Plus PDF version for smart devices.

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BellaireToyandPlasticBrickMuseum/UnofficialLego®MuseumBellaire,OH740-671-8890

CassScenicRailroadandHistoricalMuseumatCassScenicRailroadStatePark.242MainStCass,WV(304)456-4300www.cassrailroad.com

Jackson'sMillHistoricArea160WVUJacksonMill,Weston,WV304-269-5100www.jacksonsmill.wvu.edu

MountaineerMilitaryMuseumWeston,WV304-472-3943mountaineermilitarymuseum.com

NationalRadioAstronomyObservatoryRt.28/92,Greenbank,WV304-456-2011https://science.nrao.edu/

RichMountainBattlefield/VisitorCen-terBeverly,WV304-637-RICHwww.richmountain.org

TheGreatestGenerationWorldWarIIMuseumSzilagyiCenterRowlesburg,WV304-454-9232www.rowelsburg.org

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*Be sure to tell them that you saw them in West Virginia FAMILY Magazine!*This listing is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of facilities, accommodations, or services. While every effort has been made to

ensure the accuracy of information in this listing, it is recommended to call ahead to confirm information provided.

Prickett’sFort-ALookInsidethePast88StateParkRoad,FAIRMONT,WV304.363.3030 www.prickettsfort.orgAs one of West Virginia's most unique living history museums, Pricketts Fort invites visi-tors to relive the pioneering spirit of Captain Jacob Prickett and his family. Originally built in 1774, the Fort has been reconstructed and provides a living history museum taking visi-tors back in time to experience survival on the

dangerous frontier of the late 1700s. See ad on page 20.

Fairgoers may purchase tickets for these shows via the internet at www.statefairofwv.com or by calling ‘Etix’ directly - 1.800.514.ETIX (3849) - Monday through Saturday, 9 am - 8 pm or Sunday, 12 pm - 8 pm. Gate admission included. General fair information phone 304.645.1090

Concerts 2014

More concert information

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Little Big Town Chris Tomlin The Tams

Colton Pack & Wyatt Turner Foreigner Buckin B’ Bull Ride & The Swon Brothers

FIREWORKSFriday, August 8th & Saturday, August 16th

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HeritageFarmMuseumandVillageHuntington,WV304-522-1244www.heritagefarmmuseum.com

Little Big TownFri., Aug 8 at 8 pm

Chris TomlinSat., Aug 9 at 8 pm

Emblem3/MKTOSun., Aug 10 at 6 pm

The TamsMon., Aug 11 at 7:30 pm*Harness Racing 5:30

Scotty McCreeryTues., Aug 12 at 8 pm*Harness Racing 1 pm

Homegrown Night!Wyatt Turner & Colton PackWed., Aug 13 at 7:30 pm*Harness Racing 5:30

ForeignerThurs., Aug 14 at 8 pm*Harness Racing 1 pm

Hunter Hayes with Sam HuntFri., Aug 15 at 8 pm

Buckin B' Bull Ride & The Swon BrothersSat., Aug 16 at 7 pm

Fairgoers may purchase tickets for these shows via the internet at www.statefairofwv.com or by calling 'Etix' directly - 1-800-514-ETIX (3849) - Monday through Saturday, 9 am - 8 pm or Sunday, 12 pm - 8 pm.

Gate Admission included. General fair information phone 304-645-1090.

Fairgoers may purchase tickets for these shows via the internet at www.statefairofwv.com or by calling ‘Etix’ directly - 1.800.514.ETIX (3849) - Monday through Saturday, 9 am - 8 pm or Sunday, 12 pm - 8 pm. Gate admission included. General fair information phone 304.645.1090

Concerts 2014

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Little Big Town Chris Tomlin The Tams

Colton Pack & Wyatt Turner Foreigner Buckin B’ Bull Ride & The Swon Brothers

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Summer is the perfect time to play, but it's also the perfect time to have meaningful family interaction, help your kids

develop their own interests, and make your neighborhood and community a better place for everyone. A tall order for one sum-mer? Not if your family spends time volunteering.

Volunteering is really just being a helper, a good neighbor, and a part of your community. And the way to get started, is to just start talking as a family. Take the time to sit down and discuss what needs each of you see in your neighborhood. You may each see a different need that is being unmet, and what your kids see as they walk to school is going to be different than what you may see as you drive to the grocery store. Then discuss how these needs could be met, and either start working on your own to meet those needs or join an already established movement that could successfully make a difference in that area. Afterward, make sure you discuss together as a family how things went from each person’s perspective.

Need some help getting started? Here’s a list of some summer-time projects that your family can easily jump into during your summer vacation:

• Do a sunscreen or sunglasses drive for a shelter in your area.• Simply carry your elderly neighbor’s garbage cans back on trash day.• Clean up a local beach or park.• Plant a garden at a nursing home. • Bring flowers from your yard to grace a nursing home in- doors.• Join in an already existing walk-a-thon or bike-a-thon to support a non-profit organization• Pick up trash around your neighborhood.• Play games with residents of a shelter or nursing home.

So what are you waiting for? Get out there, make a difference, and have your best summer ever!

Make A Difference

This SummerMeaningful Family Interaction

Through Volunteer Opportunities

Family Fun

by Bethany Dykman

Theseorganizationscanconnectyourfamilywiththeperfectvolunteeringopportunity:

The Volunteer Family - www.thevolunteerfamily.orgUnited Way - www.liveunited.orgDoing Good Together - www.doinggoodtogether.org/HandsOn Network - www.handsonnetwork.org/Meals on Wheels - www.meals-on-wheels.com/familyYouth Volunteer Corps - www.yvc.org

Summer Volunteer Ideas for Teens:• Sign up to read to children at your local library.• Donate time to your local animal shelter - walk a dog, play with a kitten. Or collect pet food and toys.• Volunteer at your local hospital.• Help with summer bible camp or church daycare.• Help coach a youth sports team or sports camp.• Cook and take meals to your local firehouse.• Start a school supply drive for needy children in your area.• Send cards to soldiers who are overseas or children in an area hospital.• Mentor a child through Big Brothers Big Sisters.• Help clean up a neighbor's yard who is unable to.• Collect cans or bottles for recycle and donate the money to your favorite charity.


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BuschGardensWilliamsburg1BuschGardensBoulevard,Williamsburg,VA800-343-7946http://buschgardens.com

CedarPoint1CedarPointDriveSandusky,OH419-627-2350www.cedarpoint.com

HersheyPark100W.HersheyparkDrive,Hershey,PA1-800-HERSHEYwww.hersheypark.com

Idlewild&SoakZoneRt.30East,Ligonier,PA724-238-3666www.idlewild.com

KennywoodAmusementPark4800KennywoodBoulevard,WestMifflin,PA412-461-0500www.kennywood.com

KentuckyKingdomandHurricaneBay937PhillipsLane,Louisville,KY502-813-8200www.kentuckykingdom.com

King’sIslandKingsIslandDrive,Mason,OH513-754-5700www.visitkingsisland.com

King’sDominion16000ThemeParkWay,Doswell,VA804-876-5000www.kingsdominion.com

SixFlagsAmerica13710CentralAvenue,Bowie/Mitchellville,MD301-249-1500ww.sixflags.com/America

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Dollywood 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, TN 800-DOLLYWOOD (800-365-5996)/ www.dollywood.com Great American Summer - June 14 through Aug. 3, 2014, provides families more opportunities to connect as extended op-erating hours – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily – and a spectacular new nightly fireworks show provide the perfect atmosphere to enjoy Dollywood’s award-winning rides, shows and attractions.

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August 29-31, 2014 Clarksburg, WV

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Pet Health & Safety

(Family Features)

GivingAnimalsaNewLeashonLifeWays to Help Shelter Animals in Your Community

With limited resourc-es, animal shelter

groups across the coun-try work tirelessly to help animals in need find the homes they deserve.

More than four million dogs enter animal shelters each year – making awareness about these often forgotten animals more important than ever. With this in mind, the PEDIGREE® brand recently launched its See What Good Food Can Do™ campaign. The campaign features real sto-ries of shelter dogs, their caregivers and the dogs’ new families – showcasing the impact some extra attention, good food and loving care can make in shelter dogs’ lives. Along with fellow dog lov-ers, such as baseball player David Ortiz, actor Josh Duhamel and recording artist Miranda Lambert, the company is asking people across the country to help transform the lives of shelter dogs.

HelpingathomeThere are many ways to show your support for animals in need. Here are some options you can pursue to help transform shelter animals into pets with loving homes within your community.

• Consider pet adoption.With so many wonderful pets in need of homes, check out your local pet shelter when consider-ing a new pet.

• Tellyourstory. Every dog owner has a tale to tell, and PED-IGREE® is calling on America to share their stories. Every time dog lovers tell their tale of what their dog means to them, using #DogTales on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, PEDIGREE® will donate a bowl of food to a shelter in need.*

• Holdasupplydrive. Gather your friends and co-workers to chip in for a supply drive for a shelter organization close to home. From chew toys to towels, these facilities are always in need of extra supplies to keep their operations in good standing.

• Volunteerasafamily. Share the gift of volunteering with those closest to you by scheduling an afternoon at a local animal shelter.

By committing to just a few of these life-saving efforts, you’ll be doing your part to support shelter animals that so greatly need your help.

• Special WVU Football Season Pricing• 30 paved spaces avail-able with 30 & 50 amp electricity, water, septic hookups• Convenient location for

WVU home game parking or overnight stay. Grills allowed. • Bagged ice on site/Dump-sters on site• Pets allowed (leashed)

RV PARKINGRV PARKING

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ClarksburgSplashZoneAquaticCtr1ClarksburgParkWay,NutterFort,WV304.624.1655www.cityparksofclarksburg.com

DollywoodSplashCountry2700DollywoodParksBlvd.,PigeonForge,TN800-DOLLYWOOD/(800-365-5996)http://www.dollywood.com/waterpark

GreatWolfLodgePoconoMountainsWaterPark1GreatWolfDrive,Scotrun,PA800.768.9653www.greatwolf.com/poconos

JayDee'sFamilyFunCenter2332HenshawRoad,Inwood,WV304.229.4343http://jaydeesfun.com

LewisCountyPark/Pool257SmithRunRd.Weston,WV304.269.6599http://lewiscountypark.com

MarionCountyWavePool2-98WaveTechPoolRoad,Fair-mont,WV304.363.7037

SandcastleWaterPark1000SandcastleDrive,Pittsburgh,PA412-462-6666www.sandcastlewaterpark.com

WaterCountryUSA176WaterCountryPkwy,Williams-burg,VA813-987-5600www.watercountryusa.com

WaterWays–WV’sWaterPark111WaterWay,Julian,WV304-369-6125www.waterwayspark.com/

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WavesOfFunWaterPark1ValleyParkDr.,Hurricane,WV304-562-0518www.putnamcountyparks.netPutnam County parks department, Waves of Fun was the first water park in West Virginia to include a wave pool. Also two-story high water slide, wave pool with adjacant beach. See ad on page 21.

Do you know a child who is not:*moving *hearing * seeing

* learning or *talking like others their age?

Every child deserves a

GREAT START!

WV Birth to Three services and supports are provided under Part C of the individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) and administered through the WV Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health.

1‐866‐321‐4728 www.wvdhhr.org/birth23

Thomas E. Condron, D.D.S.234 Court Street

Clarksburg, WV 26301

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FAMILY AND IMPLANTDENTISTRY

We Can Make A Difference!

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304-293-6946http://music.wvu.edu/community_

music_program*An accredited program thru the National

Association of Schools of Music.

WVU Community Music Program*

NewRiverScenic tours

Enjoy a unique view of the New River Gorge Bridge!

1-800-CALL-WVA(ask for Hawks Nest State Park)

304-640-0924

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Family Matters

Work-At-Home Parent (WAHP) Series - Part 3

It’s hard for kids to understand the concept that “Mommy or Daddy has to work,” especially in the summertime when fun is supposed to rule. Of course you can attempt to get everything

done early in the morning or late at night while they sleep, but that doesn’t always work out. I'm often asked how I work from home while caring for my own 5 children, as well as having extra kids over during the summer. Here are a few of my own ideas for mak-ing summer work for everyone!

TRADECARE

My next door neighbor's kid often knocks at my door to play while his dad is making work telephone calls from his own home. I'm a proofer/writer, so I can be interrupted and don’t need total silence, whereas his dad needs periods of absolute quiet to conduct his business. Believe it or not, tossing his kid into the mix often helps me out because now my kids have someone new to play with! If I take his kid a few days a week, he often reciprocates by watching my kids for a few hours on the weekend. If you have family who enjoys taking your child for a few hours and have a kid who can detach easily, take advantage of this!

KEEP'EMOCCUPIED

Google “indoor activities for kids” when it's super hot outside. Here's one: let them do a carpet picnic for lunch in front of the TV, and they'll be happy for an hour! Perler beads are a great dis-traction, and same for fort-building. And if they are dying to get outside, just go mobile and take your laptop outside so you can supervise their fun while you get something done. It’s also a treat for the kids and worktime for you if you take them to an indoor restaurant with a playplace!

WEAR'EMOUT

Get a bunch of work done in the morning, then take them out to

the pool, a park, a nature center, the zoo, ANYWHERE for a few hours. They'll be nice and tired when they get home and maybe you can even get them to take naps! I've never had luck with that, so I turn on a movie or some educational TV and let them watch while I get a nice hour of uninterrupted work time.

TEACHTHEM

I'm talking about chores here. There's no reason you should be working a job AND doing everything at home when the kids get to live there, eat there, sleep there and benefit in other ways from your income (or maybe you are just working to make ends meet, in which case the kids need to understand that, too). Teaching them how to do basic tasks and using a chore chart is going to save you a lot of time. It's up to you if you want to give them an allowance. Also keep easy food choices stocked so the kids can fend for them-selves for snacks and drinks. Juice pouches rock, as do granola bars, cut-up fruit, nuts, cheese slices and those crustless PB&Js.

FINDOTHERWORK-AT-HOMEPARENTS

Find other work-at-home parents (WAHPs) in your area using a safe tool like Meetup.com and you can do an Adult Working Play-date!

So … did you notice the part where I said to get out of the house and take them somewhere? This means a break for you. You can't work 16 hours a day, people! It's not healthy! Set your goal for the day, knock it out and head out, and don't check that blasted iPhone. This is time for the kids only! Kerrie McLoughlin is the homeschooling, work-at-home mom of 5 kidlets and also hunts for time to blog about it over at Make Money From Home

(http://getpublishedparentingmags.com).

5 Tips for Working From

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AudraStateParkBuckhannon,WV(UpshurCounty)304-457-1162/1-800-CALLWVAwww.audrastatepark.com

BabcockStateParkClifftop,WV(FayetteCounty)304-438-3004or800-225-5982www.babcocksp.com

BeartownStateParkHillsboro,WV(PocahontasCounty)304-653-4254http://www.beartownstatepark.com

BeechForkStateParkBarboursville,WV(CabellCounty)304-528-5794

BerkeleySpringsStateParkBerkeleySprings,WV(MorganCoun-ty)304-258-2711or800-225-5982http://www.berkeleyspringssp.com

BlackwaterFallsStateParkDavis,WV(TuckerCounty)304-259-5216800-225-5982http://www.blackwaterfalls.com

BlennerhassettIslandHistoricalStateParkParkersburg,WV(WoodCounty)304-420-4800http://www.blennerhassettislandstate-park.com

BluestoneStateParkHinton,WV(SummersCounty)304-466-2805http://www.bluestonesp.com

CacaponResortStateParkBerkeleySprings,WV(MorganCounty)304-258-1022http://www.cacaponresort.com

CampCreekStateParkCampCreek,WV(MercerCounty)304-425-9481http://www.campcreekstatepark.com

CanaanValleyResortStatePark,Davis,WV(TuckerCounty)304-866-4121/800-622-4121www.canaanresort.com

CarnifexFerryBattlefieldStateParkSummersville,WV(NicholasCounty)304-872-0825http://www.carnifexferrybattlefield-statepark.com

CathedralStateParkAurora,WV(PrestonCounty)304-735-3771www.cathedralstatepark.com

CedarCreekStateParkGlenville,WV(GilmerCounty)304-462-7158www.cedarcreeksp.com

CheifLoganStateParkLogan,WV(LoganCounty)304-792-7125www.chiefloganstatepark.com

HawksNestStateParkAnsted,WV(FayetteCounty)304-658-5212http://www.hawksnestsp.com

HollyRiverStateParkHackerValley,WV(WebsterCounty)304-493-6353/www.hollyriver.com

LittleBeaverStateParkBeaver,WV(RaleighCounty)304-763-2494http://www.littlebeaverstatepark.com

LostRiverStateParkMathias,WV(HardyCounty)304-897-5372http://www.lostriversp.com

MoncoveLakeStateParkGapMills,WV(MonroeCounty)304-772-3450http://www.moncovelakestatepark.com

NorthBendStatePark,Cairo,WV(RitchieCounty)304-643-2931www.northbendrailtrailstatepark.com

PinnacleRockStateParkBramwell,WV(MercerCounty)304-248-8565http://www.pinnaclerockstatepark.com

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CassScenicRailroadStateParkCass,WV(PocahontasCounty)304-456-4300www.cassrailroad.comCass Scenic Railroad State Park offers excur-sions that transport you back in time and lets you relive an era of steam-driven locomo-tives. Train rides, picnicking, gift shop, museum, family-friendly, restaurant/dining, rental cottages. An unforgettable adventure. See ad on page 3.

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800.622.4121 • CanaanResort.com

REDISCOVER CANAAN!160 New Lodge Rooms & Suites

Cabins & Cottages • Campground On-site Dining • Scenic Chairlift Rides

Turtle Slide Mtn. Tubing Ride Hiking & Biking Trails • Seasonal Events

NEW Sporting Clay Target Range 18-Hole Championship Golf Course

Snow Tubing • Downhill & XC Skiing Conference Facilties • And More!

VISIT US ONLINE FOR DETAILS!

MADiL offers a fun and unique flip flop with interchangeable color bands and fun charms. Express your individual style by de-signing MADiL combinations to match your outfit, sports team colors, nail polish, or mood. MADiL will give $1 for every pair of flip flops purchased to help fund cleft repair surgeries for children worldwide. Women & girls sizes. Flip Flops (each pair comes with bands and a charm) - $19.99-22.99, extra band colors (6 pair) - $7.99, extra charms - $3.99 - $11.99 www.mymadil.com

Kalencom's Potette Plus is a clean potty for any child anytime anyplace. Can fit in a purse or diaper bag. Perfect for keeping in the car, boat, camper or RV, Potette Plus uses self-absorbing, leak-proof lin-ers that can be disposed of like diapers. The 2-in-1 Potette Plus can even be used as a portable trainer toilet seat for use in a bathroom. Thanks to Potette Plus, children can go when they need to without the

worry of unsanitary gas stations or truck stops. $16.00

Seat Belt Snoozer Easily attach this plush cover to a seat belt shoulder strap with its Velcro strips

to provide a soft and plump spot for a child’s head. Shaped like the number 7, Seat Belt Snoozer can be used by all children as long as they big enough to be out of a car seat. Available in pink or red, there is a Seat Belt Snoozer for every young passenger. $30.00 kalencom.com

Pouchee: The Purse Organizer That Fits Your LifeMost women will agree, our purses are a mess (we practically live out of them daily) - wallet, keys, makeup, bills, reading glasses, cell phone, femi-nine products, gum or mints... If you are a mom, you also carry wipes, tis-sues, photos of the kids, toys, snacks, and medicine. Summer complicates things even more... now you have to carry sunscreen and sunglasses too. No wonder purse styles have gotten bigger. However, most purses have only one large compartment, so all of these items fall to the bottom and leave you digging. The Pouchee purse organizer keeps essentials organized inside any bag - purse, tote, diaper bag, pool bag, or backpack. It has pockets for

credit cards, a pen, lipstick, money, phone, and more. Also great for when you have to change purses or bags in a hurry. Cotton canvas, suede, or leather, many colors, patterns, and animal prints. 7.5"x5.25"x3.5" $ Prices vary. www.pouchee.com

5,000 postcards $149

10,000 flyers $349

1,000 magazines $995

(16 pages, 60# paper)

Hassle Free PrintingWe Take Printing Seriously…Not Ourselves.

Plant toursavailable!

CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE YOUR PLANT TOUR 210-804-0390

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PipestemResortStateParkPipestem,WV(SummersCounty)304-466-1800http://www.pipestemresort.com

StonewallResortStateParkRoanoke,WV(LewisCounty)304-269-0523http://www.stonewallresort.com

TomlinsonRunStateParkNewManchester,WV(HancockCounty)304-564-3651http://www.tomlinsonrunsp.com

TwinFallsResortStateParkMullens,WV(WyomingCounty)304-294-4000http://www.twinfallsresort.com

TygartLakeStateParkGrafton,WV(TaylorCounty)304-265-6144www.tygartlake.com

ValleyFallsStateParkFairmont,WV(MarionCounty)304-367-2719

www.valleyfallsstatepark.com

WatogaStateParkMarlinton,WV(PocahontasCounty)304-799-4087http://www.watoga.com

WattersSmithMemorialStateParkLostCreek,WV(HarrisonCounty)304-745-3081www.watterssmithstatepark.com

Websites: www.wvcommerce.orgwww.wvstateparks.com


This listing is for information only and does not con-stitute a recommendation or endorsement of facilities, accommodations, or services. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information in this listing, it is recommended to call ahead to confirm information provided.

John Wyllie, M.D.

Diana Daugherty, Au.D.

Weston Ear, Nose, and Throat and

Audiology

is now located for your convenience at the intersection

of Rt. 33 and Interstate 79

Phone 304-517-1401 foryour appointment

Open Mon. -Fri. 8 to 4456 Suite C Market Place MallWeston, WV

Prickett’sFortStateParkFairmont,WV(MarionCounty)304-363-3030www.prickettsfortstatepark.comA day-use historical and recreational park featuring a historic fort, Job Prickett House, museum, demonstrations of pioneer life, spe-cial seasonal events, outdoor dramas, hiking, fishing, camping nearby, picnicking. See ad on page 20.


Advertise you business in our upcoming Annual Back-to-School issue!

For details: [email protected]

Offer expires 8/31/2014 may not be combined with any other offer.

Contact us at 304-906-4380 www.waterfrontplacespa.com

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We've Got You CoveredImportant Sunscreen Information

for your Family!

Quick Bits

Sunscreen Sprays Should Be AvoidedNear Open Flames or Sparks

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported incidents in which people wearing sunscreen spray near sources of flame (barbecue grill, camp fire, citronella candles, lighting a cigarette, etc...) suffered significant burns that required medical treatment. The same is true for other spray products such as hairspray and insect repellents. Even some non-spray sunscreens may contain flammable ingredients. The specific products reported to have in these cases were recalled, however many other sunscreen sprays contain flammable ingredients, most commonly alcohol. The incidents suggest that there is a possibility of catching fire even after spraying and the sunscreen is dry. The FDA recommends that while applying and wearing sunscreen products labeled as flammable, do not smoke, and avoid open flames from lighting cigarettes, grills, candles, spark, or other ignition sources.

-Kiki Bochi, Managing Editor of Broward Family Life

FDA Warnings for Expired Sunscreen

Sunscreen products can lose their effectiveness when stored for a long time. The Food & Drug Administration says that not all sunscreens have the same ingredients and therefore might degrade over time or faster than another. WV Family Magazine put some common sunscreen brands to the test. Our experiment consisted of using Ultraviolet-sensitive beads and a col-lection of new and expired sunscreens. (No specific brands will be noted in this piece because we are not promoting brands, this was for experi-ment purposes to determine if sunscreen expires.) Our controlled testing compared new and old sunscreen of the same brand and same SPF amounts. Our experiments found that expired sun-screens do indeed lose their effectiveness, and some can even accelerated and/or intensified sun exposure. It is a good idea to look at the expiration date before using sunscreen and when purchasing sunscreen. The FDA requires that all sunscreens retain their original strength for at least 2-3 years, however, from manu-facturing to boxing, and from shipping to stocking the shelves at the store - dates could be close to expiring. Most expiration dates can be found stamped on the crimp of the product packaging tube or printed on the bot-tom of the product carton.

Are your legs beach ready?

Safe, effective, and most widely used

laser system to treat varicose veins.

Dr. Theresa Rutledge(304) 329-7080

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West Virginia Family Mag ad 3.25 wide x 2.875 high” May-June 2014

Dance your summer away!

Morgantown Dance Studio For information or to register call

304-292-3266 or visit us at www.morgantowndance.org

Summer evening classes for all ages begin June 2

June & July Dance Camps for Children 3-6

July & August Dance Intensives and Master Classes

for dancers 10 years old and up who want to hone their existing skills and experience new styles of dance

Protecting Babies from the Sun

According to the Columbus Children's Hospital health experts, infants six (6) months of age and under should be kept out of the sun completely. Sunscreen should not be used on children this young because babies have more sensitive skin. If your baby must be in the sun, dress him/her in lightweight clothes that cover the whole body and a hat with a brim to shade the face and cover with an umbrella for shade.

- Columbus Children's Hospital

IN PRINT & ONLINERead our entire edition online

from anywhere!PLUS

2014 Online Camp Fair


M A G A Z I N EFAMILYWEST VIRGINIA Have A Great Summer!

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CarnegieScienceCenterOneAlleghenyAve,Pittsburgh,PAwww.carnegiesciencecenter.org

Children'sDiscoveryMuseumofWVMountaineerMall,5000GreenbagRoad,Morgantown,WV304-292-4646www.cdmwv.org

FortheKids,ByGeorge!Children'sMuseum229E.MartinStreet,Martinsburg,WV304-264-9977www.forthekidsbygeorge.org

TheChildren'sMuseumoftheOhioValley1000MainStreet,Wheeling,WV304-214-5437www.cmovkids.org

TheClayCenter'sAvampatoDiscoveryMuseumOneClaySquare,Charleston,WV304-561-3570www.theclaycenter.org

YouthMuseumofSouthernWV509EwartAve,Beckley,WV304-252-3730www.beckley.org/youth_museum/index.html

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Morgantown1261 Suncrest Towne Center Drive, 2nd Floor Morgantown, WV 26505

Mon-Fri 7:00 am–1:00 pm

Phone 304-598-3389 Fax 304-598-3521

QuestDiagnostics.com or 1-866-MYQUEST (1-866-697-8378)

Hours of operation subject to change. For themost current hours, please refer to our website.

When your doctor orders blood work, choose Quest Diagnostics in Morgantown!

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July3-5WVFreedomFestival Logan, WV 304-752-3036 www.facebook.com/WVFreedomFestival

July8-12NicholasCountyFair Summersville, WV 304-872-1454

July9-12LewisCountyFair WVU Jackson’s Mill, WV 304-269-7328 www.lewiscountyfair.com

July11-12BridgeportBenedumFestival Bridgeport City Park, WV 304-842-8240 www.bridgeport.com/parksandrec

July12-19PutnamCountyFair Eleanor, WV 304.586.4001www.putnamcountyfair-wv.com

July19KidsDay Morgantown, WV 10 am - 2pm 304-292-0168 www.downtownmorgantown.com

July21-27CabellCountyFair Milton, WV www.cabellcountyfair.org

July26 WVHotDogFestival Huntington, WV 304-525-7788 www.wvhotdogfestival.com

July26-Aug2Tri-CountyFair Petersburg, WV 304-538-2278 www.tri-countyfairwv.com

July28-Aug2MonongaliaCountyFair Morgantown, WV 304.291-7201www.moncountyfair.org

July29-Aug2BraxtonCountyFair Sutton, WV 304.765-0333 www.braxtoncountyfairwv.com

July31-Aug2WVBlackberryFestival Nutter Fort, WV 304-622-3206 www.wvblackberry.com

August3-9TylerCountyFairMiddlebourne, WV 304-758-2349 www.tylercountyfair.org

August4-9 ManningtonDistrictFair Mannington, WV 304-986-1911 www.manningtondistrictfair.org

August8-10 AugustaFestival Elkins, WV 304-637-1209 www.augustaheritagecenter.org

August8-16 TheStateFairofWV Lewisburg, WV 304-645-1090 www.statefairofwv.com

August15-17ParkersburgHomecomingFestivalParkersburg, WV 304-315-2010 www.parkersburg-homecoming.com

August17-23JeffersonCountyFairKearneysville, WV 304-724-1411 www.jeffersoncountyfairwv.org

August19-23 DoddridgeCountyFair West Union, WV 304-873-1742 www.doddridgecountyfair.com

August19-23TuckerCountyFair Camp Kidd, Parsons, WV304-614-0641 www.tuckercountyfair.com

August22-24AppalachianFestival Beckley, WV 304-252-7328 www.appalachianfestival.net

August23-30BarbourCountyFair- Philippi, WV 304-823-1328 www.barbourcountyfair.com

August29-3136thAnnualWVItalianHeritageFestivalClarksburg, WV 304-622-7314 www.wvihf.com

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FestivalsSummer 2014

This listing is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of events. It is suggested to call ahead or verify dates and locations with websites provided.

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AdventureParkatHarpersFerry408AlstadtsHillRd.,HarpersFerry,WV3045352663http://www.harpersferryadventurepark.com

AdventureWVChallengeCourse2001RecCenterDr,Morgantown,WV.304.293.5221http://adventurechallenge.wvu.edu/chal-lenge-course

BurningRockOutdoorAdventurePark171BurningRockDrive,Sophia,WV877-683-9240/304-683-9242http://www.burningrockwv.com/

ClassVIMountainRiverLansing,WV(FayetteCounty)866-811-3800http://class-vi.com

GrandVuePark250TrailDrive,Moundsville,WV304-845-9810/http://grandvuepark.com

NelsonRocksOutdoorCenter141NelsonGapRoad,Circleville,WV877-435-4842/304-567-3169http://www.NelsonRocksOutdoorCenter.com

NewRiverGorgeNationalRiverGlenJean,WV304-574-2115www.nps.gov/neriorgorwww.newrivergorgecvb.com TreeTopsCanopyTour&GravityZipLinesOneAmesHeightsRoad,Lansing,WV866-811-3800/http://www.canopytourwv.com

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AceAdventureResortNewRiverGorge,WV304.469.2651/800-787-3982www.aceraft.com/FamilyA world of adventure in one place! Featured on the Travel Channel - Extreme Resorts! Don't let the kids have all the fun - join them! Part water park and part climbing gym. Zip Line tours, rock climbing and rappelling, hiking, kayaking, Mud Obstacle Course, Paintball, ATV tours, nighttime zipping, horse-back riding, Teambuilding challenges, white water rafting, fishing, Kids Camp, and more. Something for everyone! Packages, lodging, groups. See ad on page 2.

NewRiverJetboats-ScenicTours-GettheBestViewoftheNewRiverGorgeBridge!49HawksNestParkRoad,Ansted,WV304-469-2525/304-640-0924www.newriverjetboats.comSeeadonpage10.

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All You Can Eat Pizza and Salad Buffet!Adults $5.49, Age 10 & under $3.25 (does not include

drink), Age 4 & under Free with Adult Buffet

PickUp

Rt20SouthforkCenterBuckhannon

Dine-InDelivery

PizzaHoagiesSubsSalads


Parenting Special NeedsThe online magazine serving the special needs

community. Providing information and inspiration to parents of special needs children of all ages and stages in life.

FREE SUBSCRIPTIONSwww.parentingspecialneeds.org

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ONGOINGHorseback Riding - Mountain Trail Rides, 255 Freeland, Davis, WV. Horseback riding in the beautiful mountains of Canaan Valley, WV. 304-866-4652 www.mountaintrailrides.com. See ad on page 22.

Private Music Lessons Saint Paul School of Music LIFE UMC Clarks-burg and Fairmont locations. New students accepted anytime. Beginner - Advanced. Ages 5 & up. 304-366-3758.

P.U.R.R. WV Adoption Events are ongoing at various locations around North Central WV. P.U.R.R. WV is a no-kill cat rescue Please go to http://www.purrwv.org/html/events.html for dates and locations. See ad on page 21.

Studio Kids Classes at The Wow Factory, Morgantown, WV. Ages 5-12 Tuesday or Thursdays 4:30 p.m. $15 per session. 304-599-2WOW (2969) www. thewowfactoryonline.com. See ad on page 23.

Monongalia County Health Department 453 VanVoorhis Rd., Mor-gantown, WV 304-598-5119 Offers personal health services including: Family Planning, Breast and Cervical cancer screening, Dental care for all ages, Immunizations and Free STD testing.

WVU Community Music Program ongoing summer term registration. Morgantown, WV. Group classes and private music lessons, community music events, summer camps, and more. 304-293-6946. http://music.wvu.edu/community_music_program.

Library Summer Reading Programs. Fizz, Boom, Read is this year's theme for the Summer Reading Program at your local library. Contact your library for reading programs and incentives for children all ages.

Monongalia County Health Department WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program) 1000 Elmer Prince Drive, Morgantown,, WV. Offers nutritious foods, nutrition counseling and breast feeding support free of charge to pregnant women, postpartum women, infants, children up to the age of fi ve.Immunizations are also provided free of charge to eligible chil-dren participating in the WIC program. Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30. Eve-ning appointments available. 304-598-5181.

Deadline for the next issue is July 22, 2014. The next issue will be on shelves September & October. It will in-

clude FALL events, activities, and entertainment. Send us your family-friendly event. Call 304-472-4528

or email: [email protected].

Family Calendar

Calendar also listed on our calendar page at www.WVFamilyOnline.com

July/August 2014

Register for summer camps now!Check out our Online Camp Fair at

www.WVFamilyOnline.com for summer camps and a click-through click to take you to their website.

Also see our back issues online - Mar/Apr 2014 and May/June 2014 for this year's Annual Summer Camps & Programs Guide & Directory!

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Good Zoo at Oglebay Oglebay Resort & Conference Center465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV304-243-4030 or 304-243-4000www.oglebay-resort.com/goodzoo/

Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium 1 Wild Pl Pittsburgh, PA. 412-665-3640 www.pittsburghzoo.org

West Virginia Wildlife Center 163 Wildlife Road, French Creek, WV304-924-6211www.wvdnr.gov/wildlife/wildlifecenter.shtm

WestVirginia Zoo/Hovatters Wildlife Zoo 291 Wagner Lane, Kingwood, WV304-329-3122 www.westvirginiazoo.com

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Farm Discovery Center at Blackwater Falls State Park 1003 Blackwater Lodge Road, Davis, WV 304-866-4652 http://www.mountaintrailrides.com/farmdiscovery.html Hands-on activities, combined with friendly animals, interactive and other exhibits to teach children and adults about agriculture. See ad on page 22.

Barnyard Babies - A Canaan Valley Petting Zoo 255 Freeland Road, Davis, WV304-866-4652www.mountaintrailrides.com/petting.html Mountain Trail Rides offers a petting zoo where children can pet and play with friendly farm animals in a clean, kid-friendly environ-ment. Giant rabbits, gregarious goats, and more! Admission $2.50 per person (under 2

years free). We also have a play area for little ones. Hand-led horse rides available for additional fee. (Barnyard Buddy VIP Pass $15 - includes petting zoo, hand-led horse ride, a cup of food to feed the animals, a t-shirt or bag of mining rough, and a cowboy hat!) See ad on page 22.

For graduation rates, median debt, and other important info, visit our website:

Medical Assistant

Dental Assistant

Pharmacy Tech.

Medical CodingEnrolling Now!

(304) 366-8142 888-999-1602

[email protected]

Apply Online

www.oicwv.org

88 State Park Road, Fairmont, WV 304-363-3030 www.prickettsfort.org

This summer bring the family and visit Pricketts Fort. There is something for everyone!

onlineWest Virginia Family

fairCAMPMany quality summer camps and programs to choose from, with a click-through link to

camp websites for more details, watch a camp video, or register online.

http://www.wvfamilyonline.com/online_camp_fair.html

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Providing Inspection and Permitting Services to the Energy Industry

Currently staffing oil and gas professionals in the project management, inspection, and permitting fields.

Please visit our website for employment information.

1 Valley Park DriveHurricane, WV 25526

Office 304-562-0518 ext.10

www.putnamcountyCVB.com

Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.Sunday 12 noon - 7 p.m.

In August will close at 6:00 p.m.(Please call in advance, dates & hours are subject to change)

invites you to visit

Waves of Fun Water Park

Admission $10.00Children 5-11 $8.00Seniors $8.00

Plunge down the tube slideSurprising twists and turns on the body slidesSplash in the gigantic wave

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P.eople U.nited for R.escue & R.ehabilitationP.U.R.R. West Virginia Inc.

Too often cats are not valued in our rescue sys-tem. P.U.R.R. is changes reality for cats and kit-tens everyday, by giving them the care and value they deserve. Your donations will help us help them!

Every Donation Helps! Please Give

A Gift of Life!

[email protected] www.purrwv.org

Learn how to soothe a crying baby at www.purplecrying.info/

Children’s Hospital

Sometimes even a healthy baby will cry for hours.

Stay calm try to soothe your baby.

If you’re frustrated, make sure your baby is safe, then walk away.

NEVER shake a baby.You could cause serious permanent injury.

www.healthybabieswv.com

FestivalFridays Jawbone Park, Buckhannon, WV. Every Friday all sum-mer long starting June 6. 5-8 p.m. Live music, entertainment, demonstra-tions, food, WV grown produce, handmade products, kids' activities. 304-473-1400. visitbuckhannon.org.

WhittakerWednesdays at Cass Scenic Railroad, Cass, WV. Any Wednes-day this summer, a child rides free to Whittaker Station when accompanied by a paying adult. See ad on page 3 for summer time schedule and fares.

PhilippiPublicLibrarySummerReadingCamps: for children ages 4 through 7 and ages 8 through 12. Prizes, games, special activities, and other incentives to encourage children to read or to be read to during the summer. 304-457-3495. http://philippi.lib.wv.us.

JULYJulyisNationalHotDogMonth.JulyisNationalRecreation&ParksMonth.

June 30-July 6 TheGreenbrierClassicWhite Sulphur Springs, WV. The 2014 PGA Tour FedEx Cup series is a premier golf tournament. Also, the new Kids Zone, Ford vehicle giveaway, patrons park, 5K Run. Concert Series: Maroon 5 July 4 at 9:30 pm. Jimmy Buffett July 5 at 9:30 pm. 304-536-5322. www.greenbrierclassic.com.

July4IndependenceDay Happy Birthday America!

July11WingsofWonder-BirdsofPreyHolly River State Park, Hacker Valley, WV. 3:00 p.m. Birds of Prey Education Program featuring live birds native to West Virginia to learn about owls, hawks and eagles. injury to each species and the laws protecting these special birds. No fee to attend. Open to the public. 304-493-6353. www.hollyriver.com/packages.html.

July11SeekingAsylum-AMid-SummerMusicFestTrans-Allegheny Asylum, Weston, WV. A full day of Country, Rock, and Bluegrass. Lawn games, food and craft vendors, guided tour of asylum, The Haunted Ward, laughter and high spirited-fun. 304-269-5070.

July11HestonArtsandMusicFestival(HAMFestival)Pleasant Val-ley, WV. Featuring non-stop live musical performances, as well as art-ists, artisans, and craftsmen showcasing and selling wares such as fine art, sculptures, folk art, pottery, jewelry, and more. 304-366-9463. http://hestonfarm.com.

July 12 Burnsville Burnout! Burnsville, WV. The Mountain Lakes FARC presents motorcycle and car show. Free and open to the public. Live Music, food, and games for the kids. 304-644-3890. www.facebook.com/braxtoncountycvb.

July13ScenicMountainTriathlon Richwood, WV. Very scenic race which is entirely within the Monongahela National Forest. Swim in moun-tain top lake. Bike along a clear trout stream. Run out and back to the Cran-berry Glades from the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center. Family friendly event. 304-846-6790. www.scenicmountaintriathlon.com.

July13InternationalSportsJamboreeNorth Bend State Park, Cairo, WV. This event engages physically challenged youth from throughout the U.S. and Canada in the field of recreation. It has created opportunities through the sponsorship of dedicated volunteers. 304-623-3148. www.northbendsp.com/Special/special.html.

July 15-19ACOWorld Championship of Cornhole IX Charleston Civic Center, Charleston, WV. Join hundreds of players from all over, come experience the Worlds Greatest Cornhole Event. The place cornholin’ dreams are born. 888-563-2002. www.americancornhole.com.

July17-19Blue-GrayShrineHorseShowBluefield City Park, Blue-field, WV. 45th Annual horse show. Riders from all over the East Coast compete for the coveted blue ribbons. Great family fun. 304-425-8498. www.visitmercercounty.com.

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AmericanMountainTheater49MartinStreet,Elkins,WV304-630-3040http://americanmountaintheater.com

CamdenPark5000WaverlyRoad,Huntington,WV.1-866-8CAMDENwww.camdenpark.com

JayDee'sFamilyFunCenter2332HenshawRoad,Inwood,WV304-229-4343http://jaydeesfun.com

MylanPark500MylanParkLane,Morgantown,WV304-983-2318http://www.mylanpark.com

PumpUptheFun6759MerrittsCreekRoad,Huntington,

WV304-733-2386http://pumpupthefun.com

SuburbanLanesBowlingCenter735-AChestnutRidgeRoad,Morgantown,WV304-599-3522http://suburbanlanes.com

ValleyWorldsofFun2017PleasantValleyRoad,FairmontWV304-366-2500www.valleyworldsoffun.com

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Durbin&GreenbrierValleyRailroad315RailroadAvenue,Elkins,WV877-MTN-RAILwww.mountainrailwv.comUnique rail adventures take you through deep canyons featuring narrow passages, cascading rivers, and unspoiled mountains. Heritage and fun on five mountain rail excursions - choose your adventure and have the time of your life. See ad on page 17.

MountainTrailRides255FreelandRoad,Davis,WV304-866-4652www.mountaintrailrides.comOffering many unique experiences: horseback riding through open fields and wooded acres on the area’s best horses (ages 6 and up), visit our Barnyard Babies Petting Zoo, hand-led pony rides (under 6 years), wagon rides (must have advance notice). Groups are welcome. (Groups of 15 or more receive special dis-count.) Bring the whole family, church group, scouting group, daycare, or classroom field trip.Seeadonpage22.

TheWOW!Factory3453UniversityAvenue,StarCity,WV304-599-2969(2WOW)wowfactoryonline.comA locally-owned craft based fun center for everyone! Select your piece of pottery and create your masterpiece. The Wow Factory staff will glaze and fire your piece and it will be ready for pick up in about one week. Also glass fusing - make jewelry, bowls, vases, sushi plates, and more. Create a picture frame, table top, or room decor with color-ful mosaic tiles. Friendly staff to assist you throughout every step of the process. No admission fee, pay for your projects only. Also available: children's class, summer day camps, tween workshops, and more - check website for weekly themes. See ad on page 23.

Gift ShopPetting ZooAdventure CaveGem MiningField TripsChild Care

Lodging & Dining nearby• Gift Shop • Petting Zoo • Adventure Cave • Gem Mining •

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255 Freeland Rd, Davis WV 26260 in Canaan Valley

Canaan Valley, West Virginia

HORSEBACK RIDING

1003 Blackwater Lodge Road, Davis, WV 26260(Follow park signs to the Petting Zoo)

• Hands-on Activities• Friendly Animals• Interactive exhibits

304.259.5611

In the Mountains!

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Guided horseback rides in beautiful Canaan Valley, WV

OPEN YEAR 'ROUND!

Farm Discovery Center at Blackwater Falls State Park

Petting ZooInteractive ExhibitsAntique Farm

RelicsHands-On ActivitiesFun For Everyone

www.farmdiscoverycenter.com1003 Blackwater Lodge Rd., Davis, WV

304-259-5611

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Lil Jammaz Hip Hop dance Co.

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to get two classes for the price of one.July19TheGreatWVTrainRaceDurbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad,

Elkins, WV. The Race of the year! Steam vs. Diesel - which will be the most powerful mountain climbing train. All day event features BBQ and live entertainment. 1-877-MTN-RAIL http://mountainrailwv.com

July 20WestVirginia Day Celebration WV Wildlife Center, French Creek, WV. Celebrate WV's 151st Birthday. A day to recognize our state's heritage. Cake, refreshments, live entertainment. 304-924-6211. www.wvdnr.gov/wildlife/wildlifecenter.shtm.

July25-26BlastFromthePast Downtown Buckhannon, WV. Travel past in time to 1950's & 1960's with Block Party. Classic and antique vehicles, live music, entertainment. 304-473-1400. http://visitbuckhannon.org.

AUGUSTAugust1-2WV'sLargestYardSaleLewis & Upshur County, WV. Hun-dreds of yard sales throughout the two counties. Enjoy these historic and charming towns, the beautiful scenery, and finding bargains. 304-473-1400 www.visitbuckhannon.org.

August6 KidsGames -Prickett'sFortStatePark Fairmont, WV. Bring the kids to the fort and we will have some fun and educational activi-ties for them to experience. Must be accompanied by an adult and regular admission applies. 304-363-3030. www.prickettsfortstatepark.com.

August9-10TheEnemyAmongUs:DefendingHarpersFerryDuringtheWarof1812Harpers Ferry, WV. 11 am-4pm. Visit a Living History 1812 military recruitment station at the town’s oldest structure, the 1782 Tavern built by Robert Harper. See how the town’s citizens react to the Brit-ish invasion and the response by the Armory workers.www.nps.gov/hafe.

August 9 WildWestWeekend Durbin Greenbrier Valley RailRoad, Durbin, WV. An opportunity to ride a steam driven Old #3 with a cast of Western characters who take over the weekend. 877-686-7245. http://mountainrailwv.com.

August15-17ParkersburgHomecomingFestivalDowntown Parkers-burg, WV. National entertainment, land and water events, fireworks, carni-val rides, arts and crafts, flea market, petting zoo and half marathon. www.parkersburg-homecoming.com.

August29-3136thAnnualWVItalianHeritageFestivalClarksburg, WV. The WVIHF has been rated among the "Top 100 Events in North America" by the ABA, a "Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society" & one of the "Top 4 Italian Festival's" in the nation by the National Sons of Italy. 304-622-7314. www.wvihf.com facebook.com/WVIHF.

TheStateFairofWV Traditions You Treasure

August 8-16

Memories are made and traditions are treasured at the State Fair of WV. Carnival, con-

cessions, competitions, livestock exhibits and shows, comedy, performances, nightly concerts, flea market, and more. See concert listings in ad on page 6.

Lewisburg, WV 304-645-1090 www.statefairofwv.com

July19KidsDayMorgantown, WV. 10 am - 2pm Kids will take over the downtown with more than 60 scheduled events. 304-292-0168. www.downtownmorgantown.com.

Winner of Mother's Day GiveAway!Congratulations to Patricia Currence

of Buckhannon, WV.

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School-Based Health Centers . . . . . healthy children make better students

Community Care's School-Based Health Services focus on a wide variety of pediatric care. In the schools, we provide comprehensive

pediatric care for children in pre-K through high school. Our medical personnel provide a family centered approach to improving the health

and well-being of children. Research shows that healthy children perform better in the classroom.

School-Based Health Services (including, but not limited to):

Vaccinations & Immunizations Childhood infections

Well-Child exams & School sports physicals Chronic illnesses such as asthma, allergies, diabetes,

obesity, sickle cell anemia and seizures Accidents & Injuries

Attention Deficit Disorder (diagnosis and treatment) Nutrition counseling

Vision & Hearing screenings 24-hour on-call physician coverage

Did you know your child can receive his/her

SPORTS PHYSICAL at our School-Based Health Centers?

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Community Care of West Virginia is the largest School-Based Health organization in West Virginia! We continue to serve 24 schools in five counties (Braxton, Clay, Harrison, Pocahontas & Upshur).

Plans are ongoing to add several additional schools next school year!

School-Based Health Center Enrollment Packets and consent forms are available on our website at www.CCWV.org. We look forward to partnering with you and your community schools in helping to achieve healthier students.

Please visit our website to learn more.

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Community Care offers assistance navigating the Affordable Care Act!

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