“Home”school is something of a misnomer – many homeschooling families are out of the house nearly every day. This academic choice is a movement on the rise, and local venues are responding in kind, offering dozens of homeschooler-specific programs and discounts. Check out this homeschool resource guide to take advantage of all the activities and…
From an early age, children are ready to learn a lot of life skills and other lessons to help them in life. Many parents these days start getting their children ready for their later education as early as possible. If you dream of your child becoming a lawyer one day, then starting early to prepare…
Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad’s North Pole Express isn’t just a train ride. It’s an experience. From the moment you drive into Downtown Lebanon, you know it’s going to be an unforgettable afternoon. The town is decked to the nines with lights and wreaths. It feels like Christmas as soon as you get to LM&M —…
It may seem counterintuitive to help your child learn to read using wordless books (since reading involves words and all…). These books, however, are actually great for developing some important pre-reading skills. Since they show a clear order of events—first, next, then, finally—wordless books can help children develop narrative skills. Plus, even without words, children…
AARRRGH! Sail off on a swashbuckling musical excursion as young Jeremy Jacobs joins Captain Braid Beard’s band of comical pirates and searches for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Victoria Theatre Associate presents How I Became a Pirate on stage, Saturday, November 3rd & 4th. Jeremy finds fun and adventure on the high seas,…
Care for you Career plans, car-pools, and chore charts. Women are the primary coordinators of their lives as well as their family’s lives and all of that scheduling, juggling, and day-to-day living goes much more smoothly if you and your crew are healthy. Kettering Health Network is making a commitment to women and has designed…
For the Mwandia family, some of the most treasured family time is spent on two wheels. Like many families, they’ve discovered the benefits of cycling together – finding it easy, convenient and fun to hop on the trails and explore. “It’s nice to be all outside together doing something active,” said Angela Mwandia, who bikes…
Construction of the new Levitt Pavilion, a state-of-the-art outdoor amphitheater at Dave Hall Plaza, is well underway, and the first season of free concerts have been announced. Beginning May 30- September 21, The venue will offer 50 free concerts Thursday, May 30, through Saturday, Sept. 21, by a list of musicians known locally, nationally and internationally for…
Shoppers at the 2nd Street Market this Saturday will be treated to more than fresh, local produce. In addition to the outdoor vendors, Five Rivers MetroParks has arranged for two other community resources to be on-site, and MetroParks will present the 2020 award for Outstanding Support Organization from the National Association of County Park and Recreation…
NEW YEAR – NEW YOU! Getting Organized is one of the Top Ten most popular New Year’s Resolutions according to About.com. But what does that really mean? If a resolution isn’t tangible, it isn’t likely to come to fruition. Make specific and direct resolutions with clear objectives that will bring actual results and keep you…
