Mythbusters and Story Telling at Imagination Station

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April 1, 2016

STEM programs to help stimulate your child’s scientific curiosity at Imagination Station:

The popular exhibit, Mythbusters: The Explosive Exhibition, continues through April 30. Using the scientific method, the exhibit looks for the truth behind popular urban legends, showing visitors gadgets, props, videos, blueprints and interactive displays.

“It’s exciting to see how immersed our visitors have become in the MythBusters experience,” said Lori Hauser, Chief Executive Officer for Imagination Station. “That sense of discovery and trial and error is what makes this exhibition so engaging and educational. ”

Bring your child to an exciting, Interactive Story Time at 11am Tuesday-Saturday and at 1pm Sundays. The Early Childhood Program at Imagination Station has created a Little KIDSCAPE for kindergarten age and younger. During April, four books will be featured:

“Pirates Don’t Take Baths" by John Segal— wear a newspaper hat and talk like a pirate. (April 5-10)

“Of Colors and Things” by Tana Hoban— take home your own color wheel. (April 12-17)

“Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak— be royalty with your very own crown. (April 19-24)

“The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister— color a fish and give her one special scale. (April 26-May 1)

Imagination Station, 1 Discovery Way.
419-244-2674 | mythbustersexhibition.com

BGSU's Annual Literacy in the Park

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Christine A. Holliday

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April 1, 2016

Local families are invited to learn during Bowling Green State University’s annual Literacy in the Park. Award-winning children’s author, Todd Parr, will present ways to help protect the earth by sharing his book, The Earth Book. All families that attend will receive one of Parr’s books, along with other goodies. (See his books at toddparr.com)

10am-1pm Saturday, April 23 | Bowling Green
State University the Perry Field House,
801 N. Mercer Rd., Bowling Green.
419 372-7401 | bgsu.edu/literacyinthepark | FREE

The Junior League gets Kids in the Kitchen

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Sierra Hudnall

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April 1, 2016

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, or so they say. The Junior League, a group of local women, has offered a program centered on health and hosts an event to
help children fight obesity.

The 11th annual Kids in the Kitchen teaches children up to age 12 to learn about healthy eating and exercising with hands-on activities for families with a variety of vendors and chefs. In a fast-paced age where technology rules, it is important to learn how to stay active and eat well. A fun environment focused on education can help overcome childhood obesity one step, walk or run at a time.

10am Saturday, April 16 | St. John’s Jesuit High School & Academy
5901 Airport Hwy | 419-474-6262 | juniorleaguetoledo.org

Toddler Tech celebrates 30 years of child care

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Sierra Hudnall

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April 1, 2016

Toddler Tech of Toledo was founded in 1985 by a mother, Barbara A. Axe R.N., and her two daughters Julia and Anna. Anna says that her favorite part is making an impact and developing connections with families that last a long time, explaining “There are a lot of second-generation families, people who went here when they were little are now bringing their children to us. That connection has been really wonderful.”

This family-owned business provides quality programs and child care for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-aged children. After only three years in business, Toddler Tech opened another location as word of their excellent care and curricula spread. All little ones follow the Creative Curriculum, written according to Ohio’s guidelines for children up to age 5. Programs are designed to develop learning and curiosity within your child.

Toddler Tech, 4030 Royer Rd.
419-473-3536 | toddlertechchildcare.com

Skyway Recreation Center is moving into the old Fun Spot in Oregon

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Athena Cocoves

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April 1, 2016

If you grew up in the Toledo-area, you most likely have memories of skating at the Fun Spot in Oregon. The family-owned roller skating rink began offering open skating and dancing in 1960. After 50 years, the Fun Spot was sold to the International Boxing Club (IBC) in 2012. In 2015, the Toledo Sport and Social Club (TSSC) purchased the building from the IBC, securing a location for the business model that has offered a variety of co-ed recreational activities for adults for the last six years.

Renamed the Skyway Recreation Center, since January 2016, Jesse Spier, owner and founder of the TSSC, began doing interior repairs to the 50+ year old building. Now, the Center is open to the public through reservation, or to TSSC club members for league games. While there isn’t roller skating anyone, the Center has four multipurpose courts for birthday parties or indoor training for kids. Court rentals are $35 per hour, giving kids plenty of time to run, jump, stretch and play.

“We’ve had some pretty nice success so far with birthday parties, where families take advantage of the space and come out and play,” said Spier, who believes that exercise and play is important for all ages. “It’s more fun than just watching TV. Here, you’re exercising, interacting with other people and learning how to be a good sport.

To rent one of the four multipurpose courts for a birthday party, contact
Jesse Spier at Skyway Recreation Center | [email protected]
Skyway Recreation Center, 525 Earlwood Ave | 855-439-8772 | skywayrec.com

Toledo International Youth Orchestra is Dreaming of Cuba

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TiAnna Anderson

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April 1, 2016

56 hard working students are hoping that community donors will help them achieve a dream of performing in Cuba. Toledo’s International Youth Orchestra (TIYO) from 11 Northwest Ohio school districts, in the past, TIYO has traveled to Austria, South Korea, and Tanzania, and other locations. During past trips, TIYO rented instruments once they arrived at their final destination, but the rental option is not available in Cuba. Traveling with fragile and expensive instruments costs more and will take $150,000 to send these students and their instruments to Cuba.

Samoria Russell, an 8th grade student at the Toledo School for the Arts, and a French horn player for TIYO, is excited to be a part of the group and the doors this experience will open for her in the future.

For more information or to donate:
Toledo International Youth Orchestra PO Box 352381, Toledo, OH 43635
tiyo.us | [email protected]
Support Through: crowdrise.com
Fundraiser Title- Bridging Cultures Through Music