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Happy Halloween! Just K o h l ’ s B u c K l e u p t o G r o w u p Table of Contents Is your child in the right car seat? 3 out of 4 children are riding in a seat that A Note from the Nurse Released! is not right for them or is used incorrectly. by Connie Goldsmith, RN, BSN MPA...... page 5 Call UC Davis Children’s Hospital The Out- at 916-734-9784 to make sure. door World Wordsearch: Happy Halloween!...... page 7 of the Sac- r a m e n t o Make it Yourself!...... page 8 Region field guide has long been a A Halloween Treat for Polly Peat close com- by Artie Knapp...... page 10 panion for nature lovers. Now, the American River Who Wrote That? Jeff Mack Natural History Association by Patricia Newman...... page 11 (ARNHA) has published an updated edition that for the first time is in full color. It The Book Report: Watch Out-It’s Halloween! profiles more than 600 lo- by Connie Goldsmith...... page 14 cal plants, birds, mammals, insects, fish, reptiles and am- phibians. It also portrays re- Calendar of Events...... page 24 gional landforms, weather and climate, and native peoples. Parties! Parties!...... page 26–27 Proceeds from sales benefit the Effie Yeaw Nature Center. The 240-page volume is available for $16.95 and in hardback covers for $24.95 at the Nature www.valcomnews.com Center, www.ARNHA.org, and selected bookstores. For more information, call the Effie Yeaw Nature Center at (916) 489-4918.

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CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide • OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 • CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide A Note from the Nurse bearing and standing, as opposed to bicycle riding, for example. These can include hopscotch, hopping, skipping, Children Not Getting Enough Exercise jumping, running, gymnastics, vol- leyball and basketball. First Lady Michelle Obama estab- By Connie Goldsmith, RN, BSN, MPA Start early What to do? lished “Let’s Move” with the tagline, Doctors suggest that adults Fortunately, normal childhood “America’s move to raise a healthier ach year the prestigious C.S. Mott model physical activity for chil- play includes many interesting and generation of kids.” She offers an in- Children’s Hospital analyzes the dren from infancy. Young children engaging activities that children are teresting alternative to counting min- Ehealth of the nation’s children. who see parents actively exercising likely to enjoy, especially with ongo- utes of exercise for children: to count The National Poll on Children’s rather than being sedentary are ing parental encouragement. Daily daily activity steps with a pedometer Health surveys the American public more likely to view exercise as a exercise should include a variety of instead. A girl’s goal is 11,000 steps about child health issues across the good thing, and something they moderate and vigorous intensity per day while a boy’s goal is 13,000 country as a way to help set priori- want to emulate. Between ages one aerobic activities, along with muscle- steps per day. ties in pediatric medicine and public and four, parents can encourage strengthening and bone-strengthen- health. The report also helps officials active play. Beginning at age five, ing exercises. Reap the benefits see whether messages about specific children should be encouraged to Moderate-intensity aerobic exer- Regular physical activity in children health risks for children are reaching engage in a minimum of one hour cise includes brisk walking, bicycle and adolescents has many benefits. the public. of moderate to vigorous physical riding, rollerblading, hiking and For starters, it helps kids succeed in While results of the 2013 report activity per day. Sedentary time or skateboarding. Vigorous-intensity school. Being active for sixty minutes are not yet available, one concern screen time (computer, television, aerobics involve games with active per day can increase concentration and moved to the top of the list in tablets, etc.) should be limited to running and chasing, such as tag; focus; improve classroom attendance 2012 for the first time: insufficient two hours per day or less for all jumping rope, bicycle riding (at a and behavior; and boost academic exercise among children. Thirty- age groups. faster rate), running, cross-country performance. nine percent of surveyed adults The Physical Activity Guidelines skiing, and sports such as soccer, ice Exercise also promotes health and felt insufficient exercise was a big for Americans say that children or field hockey, basketball, tennis fitness. Compared to those who are health problem among the nation’s and adolescents should engage in and swimming. inactive, physically active children children. (Childhood obesity, and one hour or more of daily physical Muscle-strengthening exercises that have higher levels of cardiorespiratory smoking and tobacco use came in activity. An hour a day may sound children may enjoy include games fitness and stronger muscles. They also second and third.) like a lot of exercise at first, but by such as tug of war, modified push-ups, typically have a lower percentage of This column focused on childhood eight years old, it is common for resistance exercises using elastic bands, body fat. Their bones are stronger, obesity in March, leading with the children to spend 7.5 hours a day rope or tree climbing, sit-ups, and us- and they may have reduced symptoms startling statistic that nearly one- using entertainment media such ing playground equipment. Under of anxiety and depression. third of American children and teens as television, video games, cell adult supervision, older children may Youth who are regularly ac- are overweight or obese. Let’s take a phones, computers and movies. enjoy visiting their parents’ gym, if the tive also have a better chance closer look at lack of sufficient exercise Some of that time can surely be put facility allows it. Bone-strengthening as a major child health issue. to better use! exercises are those involving weight- Continued on page 6

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SPECIAL EVENT porosis and obesity can begin to develop Note: The information contained in this Sunday, October 6th , 10 am – 3pm: Nature Fest 2013 This is your BIG chance to land a cover shot! early in life. article is not intended to replace medical – Join the staff for this wonderful annual event with activities, Prevention is the best way to avoid these advice. Parents and caregivers should always live animal presentations, displays, demonstrations and guided For more info please contact [email protected] serious problems later in life. Regular contact their child’s doctor for guidance nature walks for all ages. See the bobcat, tule elk and eagles physical activity makes it less likely that these with any health concerns. from Wild Things; live birds of prey, reptiles, bats, insects and diseases will develop and more likely that much more! FREE PARKING, $3/per person 13 and up, all children will remain healthy as adults. It’s Connie Goldsmith writes health and others free. More information at www.SacNatureCenter.net far easier to maintain healthy habits from a science books for young people and con- young age than to begin healthy habits as tinuing education courses for nurses. Happy Halloween! adults. She has also worked as a pediatric triage FREE WEEKEND ACTIVITIES Sources: C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital nurse on a 24/7 nurse advice line. She October 5, Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Things That Slither National Poll of Children’s Health at: maintains a health blog on her website Some have scaly skin, some have slimy skin, some have legs, ey kids! It’s almost time for trick or treating, do you have your costume ready? Are Fairytale Town Event http://mottnpch.org/reports-surveys/top- at www.conniegoldsmith.com. and some don’t! Can you guess what they are? Join the staff you going to decorate your house? Halloween is so much fun! There are parties and if you dare to find out! Hcostumes and trick or treating with your family and friends. Have fun searching the hidden words related to Halloween. Look carefully, words can appear vertically, 27th Annual Safe October 12, Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Fall Frolic horizontally, diagonally, backwards and upside down. Good luck hunting! Boo! Acorns and leaves surround us. Find out how the oak woodland changes with the Fall season and how wildlife is preparing for winter. X C D O N R O C Y D N A C X V S J X and Super Halloween: October 13, Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Return of the Salmon U R W M C Z M A S K N P O S A E A D Join guest speaker Chris Fitzer for a talk about Chinook Q E V F A N G S T O V U W P M L C O A Hobbit Adventure salmon and steelhead that make annual spawning runs in the American River. Learn their life history and ecology of these Y E C M U M M Y M Q P M P I P P K S Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 25, 26 and two amazing fish species as well as a brief overview on the 27, 5 to 9 p.m. changes to their historical habitat in the American River. G P W E R E W O L F T P M D I P O P The magical world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” comes to life during three nights of family fun. Trick or treat October 19, Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Fall Colors O Y B O M D V E H K M K M E R A L I at 17 candy stations as you journey through Middle Earth on Create colorful Fall art by making a leaf rubbing for each of R A T S W Z R S S Y V I M R E Y A D your way to the Lonely Mountain. Peek into the elven king- the leaf shapes found near the Nature Center. Learning each dom of Rivendell, explore Bilbo’s hobbit hole, and wander leaf is the key to identifying the many trees found in this area. U B X T T S W T U O U N Y S S D N E through the forest – but remember to stay clear of goblins and All ages welcome. orcs! Keep an eye out for Gandalf, dwarves, elves, hobbits H Z O S Y P A W I T C H R E W N T R and even Smaug the dragon. Plus, enjoy hands-on activities, October 20, Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Birding for Families a costume parade and performances of “Winnie the Witch” Bring the family out and join us and the Sacramento Audu- N O H O Q B B L A C K C A T S A E W by Puppet Art Theater Company (additional cost). Advance bon for a birding walk. All birders welcomed. O M N I E T S N E K N A R F H C R E tickets are $7 members and $10 nonmembers. Beginning October 25, tickets are $9 members and $12 nonmembers. October 26, Saturday, 10:30 a.m,. Spooky Story Time T B V W F A K E B L O O D T O B N B For more information, visit www.fairytaletown.org or call Gear up for Halloween at the Nature Center with some (916) 808-7462. spooky stories told by the Sacramento Storytellers Guild. Sto- E I Y K O O P S X V D G Q Z W A C S ries guaranteed not to cause nightmares. About Fairytale Town. Fairytale Town is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit L E Q C C I S U M Y R A C S L G A M children’s park and educational center in Land Park whose mission October 27, Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Whooo’s Awake?–Owl’s E B O M N O O M L L U F O K I I N T is to promote the imagination, creativity and education of children. awake! Established in 1959, Fairytale Town is home to 25 three-dimen- Find out when owls are most active, what an owl pel- K W G H O S T S O H Y G V D N O D D sional play sets based on favorite fairytales and nursery rhymes, a let is and more. View a Nature Center owl up close and family of 22 rare and miniature breed animals, three interactive discover the secret to silent flight. All ages welcome. S D A Z M O S E I T R A P M G V Y O learning gardens and two performing arts stages. From March through October, the park is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. From Donations gratefully accepted. There is a $5 per car county parks November through February, the park is open Thursday through entrance fee into Ancil Hoffman Park (free to members) at Califor- Bats Full Moon Scary music Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. For more in- nia Avenue and Tarshes Drive. Effie Yeaw Nature Center is located formation, visit www.fairytaletown.org or call (916) 808-7462. at 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael. For more information, Black cats Ghosts Skeleton call (916) 489-4918 or visit www.sacnaturecenter.net. Boo Howling Spiders Candy Jack o lantern Spider Webs Candy corn Mask Spooky Creepy Mummy Vampires Fake blood Parties Werewolf Fangs Pumpkin Witch Frankenstein Rats Zombie

CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide • OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 • CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide Welcome Back Make it Monarch’s Day onarchs Day is a Santa Cruz tradition as friends and families gather at Natural Bridges State Beach for a joyful, monarch-filled event on MSunday, October 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music, kids can enjoy making arts and crafts projects, playing active games and feasting on hand-cranked ‘monarch’ ice cream (it’s really pumpkin). Infor- yourself! mational booths will include “how-to’s” for creating a successful butterfly garden. Kids and adults are encouraged to dress up in orange and black for the monarch parade. The day will end with a performance by the well-loved 5M’s “The mostly-mediocre-musical-monarch Mariposas,” a parade featuring the return of Monarch Man and Monarch Woman, and Pasta the now-famous monarch butterfly habitat cake. Don’t forget to meet and greet the guests of honor: the monarchs themselves! Monarch Butterflies are famous for their striking beauty, and for Skeleton their multi-generational migration from western states to the California coast. The monarchs in the area arrive from states west of the Rocky Mountains. The new arrivals are 4 generations removed from the butter- You will need: flies that left here last spring. The overwintering population you see along Dried pasta shapes (spaghetti the coast is the longest lived generation—surviving up to 8 months. and quills are ideal for bones and Monarch butterflies begin arriving through October and their shells for skulls), white paint, numbers and visibility typically peak from late November to early Disney on Ice black paper, glue, black pen December. They cluster in the eucalyptus, Monterey cypress and other Toilet Roll Bat trees for protection from wind and cold. When the weather warms to above 55 degrees Fahrenheit, you may see the monarchs burst from isney On Ice presents “Passport to Adventure” performing at Sacramento’s ave fun making this 3D bat using junk supplies. You can even use You will need to: their clusters and flutter about in search of flower nectar and water. Sleep Train Arena, Wednesday, October 9 through Sunday, October 13. the bat’s body to hide some tasty Halloween treats! Paint your pasta white and Monarch migration is variable and their numbers differ from year to DOctober 9, 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and October 12, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 and H leave to dry. Lay out a design year. Natural Bridges State Beach is located at the end of West Cliff 7:30 p.m., October 13, noon and 4 p.m. of a skeleton on your paper. Drive at the north end of Santa Cruz. More information is available at Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as your tour guides, on this magical You will need: When you are happy, glue into (831) 423-4609. getaway as they travel to four exciting Disney destinations all in one fun-filled Toilet roll tube, grey card, black paint, string or yarn to hang, wiggle place. Finish off by drawing a ice production. Audiences will be transported straight from their seats into the eyes, double sided tape, sweets (candy) - optional face on to your skeleton. Saturdays and Sundays, Tours of the Monarch Grove -- Fall and enchanting worlds of Disney’s The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan Early Winter, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Lilo & Stitch in this sightseeing spectacular created for the entire family. Join a Docent Naturalist for a tour of the state designated monarch You will need to: butterfly preserve at Natural Bridges State Beach. Monarch butterflies are Tickets are available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail Paint the tube black and leave to dry. Make a hole in the center of returning this fall to their winter home along our coast. Learn the story locations, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 or at Sleep Train Arena Box Office. the tube and thread some string or yarn through it for hanging. Cut Wooden of this beautiful creature and its fascinating seasonal migration. Public two wings from grey card, and tape a wing to either end of the tube. tours are offered on weekends and no reservations are necessary, or you At one end of the tube, push the sides into the tube so that they fold may call 423-4609 to arrange a tour for a group of 10 or more. Fall walks over each other and close the tube. If you like, pop some sweets into Spoon Bat begin the 3rd weekend in October and continue through January or as the tube before closing the other end in the same way. long as monarchs are present: Monarch numbers vary, usually the highest numbers are visible in November/December. Meet at the Visitor Center Call Jen for ad rates Puppet for the hour-long program. The walk is wheelchair accessible. 916-429-9901

his bat makes a fun Crayon Etching Skeleton and easy craft for T children for Hal- ids will enjoy crayoning a thick loween and the added black background for this crayon bonus of a potential Ketching skeleton, and scratching p u p p e t s h o w a t t h e their skeleton out of it! end! You will need: You will need: White card (slightly shiny card Wooden spoon, black paint, glue, wiggle eyes, black craft foam, white works best), black crayon, popsicle fabric paint pen stick You will need to: You will need to: Paint the spoon and leave it to dry. Glue two eyes on to the Color all over the card with the dish of the spoon. Cut two bat ears (small black triangles) from crayon (parents - protect your kids’ black foam. Glue the ears to the top of the dish of the spoon. clothes and the surrounding area). Cut a large wing shape from black foam. Glue the handle of the Use your popsicle stick to draw a skeleton on the card. As you press you spoon to the middle of the wings.To finish, draw on a mouth will scrape away some of the crayon to reveal the white underneath. with the fabric paint. Crafts courtesy of: www.Activity Village.co.uk - Keeping Kids Busy

CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide • OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 • CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide classroom around the din- Who wrote that? ner table. Mack writes the illustrated novel as a series A Halloween Treat The Creators of Your Child’s Favorite Books of letters from PJ McGee to Featuring Jeff Mack By Patricia Newman his absent father. “PJ goes through life constantly miss- ing important messages and for Polly Peat n second grade Jeff Mack says rules,” Mack says. “He is so his teacher “enthusiastically earnest and determined.” By Artie Knapp Isupported” his writing and Good News Bad News started Pictures by Sunayana Nair Kanjilal art projects. She sponsored on a hot day. Mack, his girl- a Halloween writing contest friend, and Dillon went to that he entered with a story a nearby bakery for a cone he children on the playground about a skeleton at school who of soft-serve ice cream, but talked excitedly about going trick- tried to fit in despite a series of the ice cream machine was Tor-treating! One boy said he was unfortunate events, such as the broken. Instead they wound going as a ghost and two little girls food leaking through his bones up with the most delicious both shouted that they were going as When Polly had finished sweeping at lunch. Mack won the contest chocolate cream pie they a princess. While hearing the younger Frances’s porch, she ran home as fast and still remembers it as a mo- had ever tasted. They traced kids’ excitement, it made Polly Peat feel as she could. The first trick-or-treaters ment of pure encouragement. the sequence of positive a little sad. You see, Polly’s parents said would be arriving soon. So Polly went The sonogram photograph and negative events that led she was now too old to go trick-or-treat- straight to the basement and dug out Artie Knapp is the author of many pub- on his website indicates that them to their new discov- ing. And since she wouldn’t be going the Halloween costume she had worn lished works for young readers. A frequent he was born with a pen in he is eager to move on to the ery: bad news—the heat; out for treats, Polly worried that her the year before. contributor to the Detroit Free Press’ his hand. Perhaps a bit of a next challenge. good news—the bakery with Halloween wouldn’t be any fun at all. After she walked back upstairs, Pol- Yak’s Corner, his children’s literature stretch, but he recalls stories Mack has written and or ice cream; bad news—the Mack produces three or four own experiences when they That Halloween was a cool, crisp day in ly’s parents were delighted to see her has been featured in over two hundred that swam through his head as illustrated twenty-six books. machine was broken; good books each year so he works were kids.” Polly’s town. The fallen leaves had piled dressed up as a witch again. But Polly’s publications across the world. Among a young child. Since he could He began illustrating for oth- news—they found the pie. a full day from his home in Next month: Mary Ann up in her family’s front yard, so Polly father quickly reminded her that she Artie’s writing credits are the children’s draw before he could write, er authors, but a dinner party Later, he auditioned char- Massachusetts, taking breaks Fraser raked them up. The two pumpkins that out to get candy for the trick-or-treaters. wouldn’t be going trick-or-treating, to book, Stuttering Stan Takes a Stand, he expressed his story ideas at a friend’s house changed all acters in his sketchbook and at lunch to walk the dog, and lay at the front of her home’s porch had Polly saw that Frances’s front porch was which she happily agreed. and Living Green: A Turtle’s Quest for through illustration. that. Neil Porter, a founder wound up with a cheerful in the mid-afternoon when Patricia Newman visits schools! already been carved into jack-o-lanterns. covered with leaves, so she said that she Later, as her mother passed out can- a Cleaner Planet, a shortlist finalist for “When I was a kid I had of Roaring Brook Press and rabbit who always found the Dillon arrives home from Her newest books Navy SEALs: She had also finished her homework. So would sweep them for her. dy to the trick-or-treaters, Polly stood the 2012 Green Earth Book Award. He an oddball sense of humor,” the editor of his own imprint, silver lining in a situation and school. Dillon and Mack usu- Elite Operations and Army what was Polly Peat to do? As she began to sweep the leaves near with her broomstick in hand. She is a member of The Society of Children’s Mack says. He made pinball happened to be a guest at a forlorn mouse determined ally practice music together Special Forces: Elite Opera- Across the street from the Peat family, off of Frances’s porch, the broadest was also doing her best witch-laugh. Book Writers and Illustrators, and machines out of cardboard the party. Porter shared with to focus on the negative. As for a half hour—Dillon on the tions are now available. Other lived a kind old woman named Frances. smile suddenly graced Polly’s face! The young children were scared of graduated from Ohio University. Artie boxes with rubber band flip- Mack two pet peeves: pic- the story unfolded in Mack’s saxophone and Mack on the titles include: Jingle the Brass, Frances had just arrived back home from The broom she held had given her Polly, but she quickly put them at ease lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife pers. He built a robot out of ture books that rhyme; and head, he realized that “events trumpet. When Mack visits recommended by the Smith- the grocery store. So Polly went to see if a great idea. Perhaps there could be with her sweet smile. Besides, she was and daughter. To learn more about Artie a refrigerator box, working illustrations that employ dots have a neutrality. They take schools, writing and drawing sonian National American she needed help carrying in her groceries. some fun on that Halloween night a good witch, just having a little fun and his work, please visit him online at so intensely that his mother for eyes which Porter char- on meaning based on our take a back seat. History Museum; Nugget Frances said that she had only just run after all, Polly thought. on Halloween night. www.artieknapp.com had to remind him to eat and acterized as less expressive. attitudes.” When rabbit and With every book he creates on the Flight Deck, recipient sleep. Frequently frustration Mack’s heart sank because mouse reverse roles at the Mack strives to recall what en- of the California Reading set in because he could never not only had he brought a end of the book, his readers tertained him as a kid. “Kids Association’s Eureka! Silver International House Davis quite make the final product rhyming picture book with discover that “friendship is deserve books where the au- Honor Award for excellence in as good as the prototype in him, his sketches used dots about learning to listen to thor honestly tried to connect children’s nonfiction; Energy celebrates “Unity in Diversity” The Sacramento Zoo his imagination. “There’s a for the characters’ eyes. But the other person’s point of with them rather than pander Lab: Biofuels and Energy Lab: similar motivation for work- Mack’s Hush Little Polar Bear view to get along with them to them. The best authors Water Power. Visit her website ing on books today,” he says. won Porter over and in 2008 a little better.” have something heartfelt and at www.patriciamnewman. ravel the world “They’re complicated and it became the first book that A review of Mack’s body of valuable to say through their com for more information. i n j u s t s i x Welcomes New Jaguar tricky to get to work. When Mack both authored and il- work reveals the many illus- Thours with- they do it’s a jolt of satisfac- lustrated. tration styles he employs. For out leaving Da- he Sacramento Zoo has welcomed a tion, but it doesn’t last long.” “Inspiration comes from Mack, the story determines vis by coming to young male Jaguar from San Diego. Much like the intensity he different things and different the style. His Hippo and LEARN MORE ABOUT the International TTikal is just over a year old and will be brought to his cardboard con- places,” Mack says. The Things Rabbit easy-readers are told Festival. This third sharing an enclosure with Tina, the Zoo’s traptions, Mack thrives on the I Can Do (Roaring Brook, exclusively through dialogue Jeff Mack annual event takes female Jaguar. Mulac, our current male Jag- challenge of creating a book 2013) grew from a little in a simple graphic novel Visit: www.JeffMack.com place Saturday, uar, moved to the Brevard Zoo in Florida and solving story problems. girl’s attempt to open a heavy format. The dialogue sets October 12, noon to meet a potential new mate. Once the problem is solved door, insisting she didn’t need up a fast pace for each story. SELECTIONS FROM to 6 p.m. at the Guests can see Tikal on exhibit but will not her father’s help. The Mack, therefore, chose a spare Jeff Mack’s LIBRARY Veterans’ Memori- see Tina and Tikal on exhibit together until story is a five-year- illustration style that focuses Ah Ha!, Chronicle, 2013. al Center in Davis. the two have undergone an extensive “meet old’s interpretation of on the essence of each image The Things I Can Do, Roaring Brook, 2013. The festival is free and greet” process. Before the two Jaguars a picture book. Using rather than images rich with Clueless McGee and the Inflatable Pants, Philomel, 2013. and a huge variety of events take place from singing and dancing can begin to live comfortably together, zoo- a collage style mixed details. “If readers spend too Good News Bad News, Chronicle, 2012. on the main stage to arts and crafts sales, from international food keepers will acclimate them first to the smell with crayon, Mack’s much time looking at the de- sales to games for children. of each other, then they will be allowed visu- illustrations mimic tails of the illustrations, they Clueless McGee, Philomel, 2012. For over 30 years, International House Davis has pro- als of one other. After Tina and Tikal are comfortable with the sight and smell of each how he drew at the lose the spontaneity of the Frog and Fly in Six Slurpy Stories, Philomel, 2012. moted respect and appreciation for people of all ages, other they will begin sharing the same space under the watchful eyes of zookeepers. age of five. “I got dialogue,” he says. Cindy Moo by Lori Mortensen, HarperCollins, 2012. cultures, and ethnicities by providing activities and op- In appearance Jaguars are often confused with leopards – both cats have a similar bubble gum stuck in The pencil drawings that Hippo and Rabbit in Brave Like Me, Scholastic, 2011. portunities for cross-cultural interaction. Whether you’re brownish/yellow base fur coloring that is marked distinctively with spots – the jaguar’s my scanner when I Mack chose for Clueless Mc- Hippo and Rabbit in Three Short Tales, Scholastic, 2011. a college student, a parent with children or someone who spots are rosettes, which are spots within spots. Jaguars are stockier, have larger heads made that book,” he Gee mimic the artistic style Mr. Duck Means Business by Tammi Sauer, Simon and Schuster, 2011. just wants to learn more about other cultures, come to this and shorter tails. They weigh 80-130 pounds and can live about 11 years in the wild says with a laugh. of a fifth grader illustrating event with your friends and families and meet people from and up to 22 years in captivity. Mack credits the his own letters. Mack admits all over the world. inspiration for Clue- these illustrations are tricky Upcoming Talent will include Galena Street East Productions, Dixon Scots, The Sacramento Zoo is located near the corner of Land Park Drive and Sutterville Road in less McGee to his girl- because they often show the Clueless McGee Gets Famous, Philomel, 2014. and the Aztec Dance Group plus myriad musicians and guests. William Land Park, and is open daily from 9 a.m .to 4 p.m., general admission is $11.25; friend’s son, Dillon, reader important information Who Wants a Hug?, HarperCollins, 2014. The International Festival will be held at the VMC, 203 East $7.25 for children ages 2-11 and one and under are admitted free. For information, call who shared stories that the character who’s draw- 14th Street. Admission and parking is free. (916) 808-5888 or visit saczoo.org. from his fifth grade ing them doesn’t realize.

10 CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide • OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 • CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide 11 12 CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide • OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 • CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide 13 THE BOOK REPORT Wilder Ranch State Park Stage Fright Haunted House Watch out - it’s Located two miles north of machine shop, and other Santa Cruz, on Highway 1 historic buildings. Play atomas Charter School, Performing The haunted houses will run Thursday, (831) 426-0505 Victorian games or bring a and Fine Arts Academy presents Stage Friday and Saturday, October 24, 25, and Halloween! picnic to enjoy on the front NFright Haunted House. Come enjoy a 26, from 6 to 9 p.m., at 4600 Blackroot • October 19, Wilder Ranch lawn, visit the farm animals night of ghoulish fun for the whole family. Drive, Sacramento, with an extra hour of By Connie Goldsmith barn. The deceptively simple Heritage Harvest Festival, and see what activities are Stage Fright Haunted House will satisfy fun on the October 26 from 5 to 9 p.m text reveals Ollie and his gosling 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. taking place on the ranch the bravest thrill seekers with terrifying fun ids of all ages look forward friends exploring universal pre- Choose and decorate a this weekend. Learn about around every corner. For little Halloween Tickets are: $2 for the “Hardly” Haunted House, to Halloween. Maybe they school themes – friendship, trust pumpkin from the pumpkin hand quilting, watch black- lovers, there will be a “hardly” haunted $3 for 1 trip in the Stage Fright Haunted House, Klove that feeling of being just and budding independence. The patch, take a draft horse smithing, or learn about house with storytelling, fun dress up and $10 (best value) 4 trips through the Stage Fright a little scared, but still feeling Ollie books are perennial favor- wagon ride, see antique trac- the Meder Family voyage face painting for all ages. Haunted House. safe. No matter what your fam- ites with the very young. tors, and living history dem- to California. Sunday Octo- ily’s Halloween plans, whether onstrations, try your hand at ber 6: Quilting & Baking it’s a party at home with friends, “Click, Clack, Boo!” by Doreen some old-time harvest activi- demonstrations. Sunday, a school gathering, or a trick-or- Cronin and Betsy Lewin. (Athe- ties, listen to live bluegrass October 27: Quilting dem- treat excursion with a goodie neum). Ever since “Click, Clack, and western music, learn onstration. Call (831) bag the size of Sacramento, a Moo: Cows that Type,” came to square dance, play the 426-0505 for all activities new book is always a treat. If out over a decade ago, Farmer snap-apple game, make corn and dates. older sibs go out on their own, Brown and his bawdy barnyard husk dolls and other crafts, read a story to the little ones left animals have captured children’s and enjoy hand-cranked • October 26, History, Na- behind so they’ll feel like they’re imaginations. What could be pumpkin ice cream, apple ture, and Scenic Views: A part of this favorite holiday. sillier than cows that type? How and pumpkin pie. Food Tour of the Grey Whale about a cow dressed in a Hal- concessionaire available or Ranch Area, Saturday, 9 “Ollie’s Halloween,” by Olivi- loween skeleton costume? The pack a picnic lunch. The a.m. er Dunrea. (Houghton Mif- chickens are ghosts. The sheep park is located 2 miles north This challenging guided flin Harcourt). “It’s Halloween wear witch hats and the mice of Santa Cruz on the coast three-hour hike will ex- night. A night to beware. A are garbed in ball gowns. But side of Highway 1 at 1401 plore the natural and cul- night to scare. Goslings are Farmer Brown is just a little bit Coast Road Santa Cruz, CA tural history of the upper on the prowl!” Some of the afraid of Halloween: he puts “Me and My Dragon: Scared ous Halloween costumes for a pumpkin farm, the book 95060. Admission to the hills of Wilder Ranch State most-loved characters are back candy on his porch, a “Do Not of Halloween,” by David Dragon. The usual ones are quickly turns into a pumpkin event is free; Day-use park- Park. Meet in the Wilder to celebrate Halloween in this Disturb” sign on his door, and Biedrzycki. (Charlesbridge). too scary. The tutu is too cute, fantasy. Each page reveals ing fee is $10. This event is Ranch Parking lot. Bring sturdy board book meant for climbs into bed to hide from all Boy and his dragon are best And the Elvis costume just increasingly gigantic pump- appropriate for all ages. For good walking shoes, lunch, little hands. Ollie is a mummy. the commotion. But the animals buds. After all, they like the didn’t work out. Then Dragon kins that loom over American more information, call (831) snacks, and water. Hike is Gossie is a wizard. Gertie is a have other plans for Farmer same things: birthday parties, figures gets an idea. Why wear landmarks. Could you row a 426-0505. cancelled if rain. chicken, and BooBoo is a bunny. Brown! The watercolor art out- parades and fireworks. Hallow- a costume when you can go as pumpkin in a regatta? Could a Dunrea’s goslings, drawn in ink lined in broad black strokes adds een? Not so much! Dragon is a dragon? Boy and Dragon fly pumpkin be as big as a hot air • Weekends, Wilder Ranch • October 5, 12, 19, Wilder and watercolor, are endearing just the right amount of spooki- afraid of werewolves, zombies from house to house collecting balloon? Could it tower over Living History Demonstra- Ranch Coast Nature Walks, as they traipse around the farm ness to the pictures, and is a per- and mummies. Boy tries to candy, amazing one and all oil rigs in Texas or swallow tions and Ranch Tours, 11 11 a.m. seeking adventure and treats. fect complement to the gentle, convince Dragon those things with the realistic look of the up the Grand Canyon? Each a.m. to 3 p.m. On these two-hour natural And just as a scary storm moves minimalist text. ** Reviewer’s are make-believe, but he’s not dragon ‘costume’. Don’t miss big-bigger-biggest pumpkin Visit an early day dairy history excursions explore the in, the little guys run back to the pick of the month** buying it. Boy tries out vari- the hilarious endpapers, front page features a new word ranch in Santa Cruz County plants, animals, and geology of Of course she will be well prepared for college… and back. to describe its size. Some and step back in time to the the spectacular coastal bluffs. pumpkins are funny, like the late 1800’s at Wilder Ranch Meet at the Wilder Ranch but she’ll also be part of a life-long sisterhood of “A Happy Haunter’s Hallow- one smiling as a rocket blasts State Park. Weekends at interpretive center. Bring a faith, excellence, leadership and service. een Trick-or-Treat,” by Debbie off. Others are downright 1 p.m., join the 1-hour snack, water, binoculars, and Leppanen, illustrated by Tad scary, such as the pumpkin tour of the 1897 Victorian good walking shoes. Walk is Carpenter. (Beach Lane Books). that gobbles up riders on home, 1896 water-powered cancelled if rain. “The wind is howling; the leaves a huge roller coaster. This are blowing. A sliver of moon book deftly blends autumn G Open HOuse is barely showing.” So begins and harvest themes, making this spooky collection of fifteen it suitable for fall reading. ni Sunday, October 13, 2013 poems celebrating monsters, End pages describe the sites We invite you to experience the ghouls, goblins, skeletons, a one- that inspired the gouache and 1:00pm - 4:00pm eyed beast and happy haunters watercolor painted scenes, in- St. Francis High School of all types. Older children will cluding Mount Rushmore and i i Pt enjoy the paired poems and the Kennedy Space Center. community, meet our detailed double-page spreads. sHadOw days Younger children will find reas- Connie Goldsmith (www. outstanding faculty, and learn surance in the little girl curled up conniegoldsmith.com) lives in October 28 - December 12, 2013 in her comfy bed with Teddy, Carmichael where she writes how we help each student while assorted creatures roam for adults and children. Her the roofs outside her bedroom. next nonfiction juvenile book, develop her gifts and talents. Be sure to see the dedication Traumatic Brain Injury: From placement test page at the book’s end where a Concussion to Coma, will come horned monster gently cradles out in the spring. Other books November 23, 2013 or three children in his arms. include: “Battling Malaria: on the Front Lines Against a Global January 18, 2014 “How Big Could Your Pumpkin Killer,” and “Influenza,” one Grow?” by Wendell Minor. of the USA Today Health (Nancy Paulson Books). Be- Reports series, available in ginning with big – but ordi- school and public libraries, and 5900 Elvas Avenue . Sacramento, CA 95819 . 916.737.5095 . www.stfrancishs.org nary pumpkins – piled up on at online booksellers.

14 CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide • OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 • CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide 15 October event at HalloWILDHalloWILD AtAt MickeMicke GroveGrove ZooZoo Maidu Museum Please ampfire: Friday, October 18, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Don’t miss the last campfire of the year. Sit under the stars at RECYCLE costumedcostumed kidskids Cthe outdoor amphitheater to enjoy native stories told this paper by a local Elder around the campfire. The staff will provide FamilyFamily areare free!*free!* roasting sticks and marshmallows for a sweet program’s end. Museum doors open at 7 p.m. Fees are $5 per person, $16 Friendly! family of four, under 2 are admitted free. Friendly! The Maidu Museum and Historic Site is located at 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville. For more information, call (916) 774-5934 or visit www. FUN! INTRODUCING roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum. FUN! THE FOSSA Saturday www.mgzoo.com October 26, 2013 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd. Spookley the 10am-3pm Lodi, CA 95240 Square Pumpkin *check website for details on event and parking pricing.

S P O O K L E Y THE SQUARE P U M P K I N , i s available for the first time in a two- disc DVD and CD set at your local Walmart. The new DVD release features ex- clusive value adds, including the 16 song CD sing-along and five video picture books; “The Legend of Spook- l e y t h e S q u a r e Pumpkin”, “The Legend of Beacon the Bright Little Firefly”, “The Leg- end of Jellybean the Unbreakable Egg”, “The Legend of Lula the Lovesick Ladybug”, and “The Legend of Mistletoe and the Christmas Kittens”. In a world where “the only good pumpkins are round pumpkins,” “Spookley the Square Pumpkin” is often teased by others because of his square shape. Soon Spookley is befriended by Edgar, Allan and Poe, three hilarious spiders who convince him that, square or not, he has a right to be the “Pick of the Patch” on Halloween. Could a square pumpkin really be the “Pick of the Patch?” Not if mean round pumpkins Big Tom and Little Tom can help it. These two bullies tease and taunt Spookley because of his square roots. Kindly Jack Scarecrow and his bat sidekicks, Boris and Bella, encourage Spookley to keep striving for “Pick of the Patch”, but he isn’t sure he has what it takes until one scary day when a mighty storm threatens his home. As the storm rolls the round pumpkins across the patch towards a raging river, Spookley’s square shape helps him save the day.

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16 CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide • OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 • CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide 17 Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Halloween Located Off Hwy 9 in Felton (831) 335-7077 Word Scramble October 19, Full Moon Madness Astronomy Night, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Join a moonlit guided tour of the redwoods and moon gaze through tele- scopes. Featured speaker Dr. Chris McKay from NASA will be talking about his research into finding other life in the universe. Additional activities include 1. fhgreitn ______music, crafts for kids and refreshments. The main entrance to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located off of Highway 9 in Felton at 101 Big Trees Park Rd Felton. Day-use parking fee is $10. This event is appropriate for all 2. huatn _ _ _ _ _ ages. More information at (831)335-7077.

October 12, Birding for Beginners, 8 a.m. 3. serca _ _ _ _ _ Explore Henry Cowell’s forest and riparian habitats while sharing basic birding knowledge. Walk leader is a park naturalist. Binoculars and bird identification guides are available to borrow. This walk is approximately 1 mile/2 hours, leisurely 4. siehrk ______pace, slight elevation gain. Dress in layers for changeable weather. Bring water and snacks. Optional “chalk-talk” after the walk – to cover binocular selection, birding books and apps, birding hot-spots, etc. Meet at 8 a.m. in front of the 5. shcerec ______park store at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Enter the park from Highway 9 just outside Felton. Heavy rain cancels. 6. holw _ _ _ _ 7. sokop _ _ _ _ _ 8. scmaer ______

18 CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide • OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 • CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide 19 Candy Corn-Marshmallow treats Discovery Museum Science www.kraftrecipes.com and Space Center activities Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter October 5 and 6, Owl Prowl, Sat- basic moon facts in our Space 6 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmal- urday and Sunday Quest! exhibit and in the special lows Who’s ready for a fun weekend Moon-themed planetarium show at 12 drops yellow food coloring kicking off the Halloween season? 1 and 3 p.m. Great for ages 4 and 4 drops red food coloring It’s an Owl Prowl at the Discovery older only. With this newfound 6 cups KELLOGG’S® RICE KRISPIES® Museum. Meet the Museum’s two knowledge, kids decorate a Moon cereal owls, Tucker (the Great Horned cookie to take as a treat. Families 2 cups candy corn Owl) and Milo (the Western can take home a “Moon Packet” well blended, stirring in food colorings after Screech Owl). They’ll visit with with good viewing tips, Moon You will need to: 45 seconds. guests at noon and 2 p.m. each map, and more. Monster Claws ADD cereal and candy corn; mix well. Press day. Check out some other species MICROWAVE butter in large microwave- onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with by seeing the preserved owls in the October 19 and 20, Going Batty at able bowl on HIGH 45 seconds or until cooking spray. Nature Discovery Room. Visitors the Discovery Museum, Saturday with dipping sauce melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. COOL completely before cutting into bars. ages 12 and under can make a pa- and Sunday Microwave 1-1/2 minutes or until marshmal- Cut each bar diagonally per Screech Owl nest to take home This weekend the Museum is October 26 and 27, Creepy Crawly show, 1 and 3 p.m., fun for ages lows are completely melted and mixture is as a souvenir. Admission includes highlighting some infamous crea- Critters, Saturday and Sunday 4 and older. www.kraftrecipes.com these activities, the Space Quest! tures of the night- bats! Bring Spiders, cockroaches, and walk- exhibit and planetarium shows at your family to explore some of ing sticks--oh my! Are you ready The Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 1 and 3 p.m. Best suited for ages the science behind these noctur- for some creepy crawly fun? Get 4:30 p.m. Science Discovery activities Ingredients: 4 and older. nal mammals. A small bat display into the Halloween spirit this are from noon to 4 p.m. The Dis- 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb.), cut lengthwise is setup for this weekend only weekend at the Discovery Mu- covery Museum Science and Space in half October 12 and 13, International and children may assemble a “bat seum with their smallest live Center is located at 3615 Auburn 1 pkt. SHAKE ‘N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating “Observe the Moon Night,” Satur- clip” craft to take home. The noon animals. Get up close and personal Boulevard, Sacramento. Admission is: Mix day and Sunday and 2 p.m. Creature Feature is a with these critters at the noon and $8 adults (18+), $7 seniors (60+), 1/4 red pepper, cut into 8 triangular pieces Visit the museum this weekend PowerPoint presentation on bat 2 p.m. Creature Feature. Kids $7 teens (13-17), $6 children (4-12), 1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce to learn about Earth’s nearest biology in our planetarium, fun for ages 12 and under make a spider $0 children (3 and under). Exhibits neighbor- the Moon. This inter- all ages. Your admission includes craft to decorate the house with and programs are age appropriate for national event reminds people these activities and a planetarium for Halloween. Your admission 4 to 12 years olds. For more informa- You will need to: to look up and enjoy our nearest show,1 and 3 p.m., fun for ages 4 includes these activities, the Space tion, call (916) 808-3942 or visit HEAT oven to 400ºF. celestial neighbor. Learn some and older. Quest! exhibit and a planetarium www.thediscovery.org. COAT chicken with coating mix as directed on package. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. BAKE 13 to 15 minutes or until chicken is done. MAKE 1/2-inch slit in thinner end of each chicken strip; insert red pepper triangle in slit for the monster’s claw. Serve with barbecue sauce. Have fun “Boo-tiful” Jell-0 Cups coloring! www.kraftrecipes.com

Ingredients: 3/4 cup boiling water 1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Orange Flavor Gelatin 2 cups ice cubes 2/3 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Top- ping, divided 8 miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips You will need to: ADD boiling water to gelatin mix in large bowl; stir 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add ice; stir 3 to 5 minutes or until gelatin is thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. Whisk in 1/3 cup COOL WHIP until blended. Pour into 4 dessert dishes. REFRIGERATE 30 minutes or until firm. DROP remaining COOL WHIP by spoonfuls onto desserts to resemble ghosts. Add chocolate chips for the eyes.

20 CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide • OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 • CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide 21 Parenting Topic: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park Located on School St. off of Come and see how Mission shell necklace. This event is Mission and Emmet Street in Santa Cruz participated in a free. Rain Cancels. Wash Your Hands! Santa Cruz (831) 425-5849 world economy back in the early 1800’s. Look at some • October 26, Building A Message from First 5 Sacramento • October 5, First Annual of the major products of the Methods at the Mission, 1 them to wash before meals and after Mole and Mariachi Festival mission; leather and tallow, to 2 p.m. being outside, playing with pets or to Benefit Santa Cruz Mis- and demonstrate how they Come and see how the he weather has turned and flu sneezing – and, of course, after using sion Adobe State Historic were used. See how a brand- oldest building in town was season is upon us. We’ve got the bathroom. Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ing iron works and make made. Work with the materi- Ttips for teaching children how to To encourage them to wash more Guests will enjoy great lo- your own candle. The event als used by the Ohlone to build properly wash their hands so they are frequently, make it fun! Children cal food, wine and beer, live is free. Rain Cancels. their homes and the materials more likely to stay healthy, especially may be more inspired to wash their music, dancers, artisan crafts, used by the Spanish to build during the rainy months. hands if the soap is a bright color or fun for kids of all ages and a si- • October 19, Stone, Shell, Mission Santa Cruz. Get your Because children’s immune sys- has a fragrance, like fruit. You can lent auction. Local chefs will & Smoke at the Mission hands dirty and make your tems aren’t fully developed, germs also tell your children to wash their prepare mole (a traditional Adobe, 1 p.m. own mini abode brick. The can easily lead to illness. Research hands for as long as it takes them to Mexican sauce, sometimes Explore some of the skills event is free. Rain Cancels. shows that frequent hand washing is sing their ABCs! made using chocolate). Mole California Indians used to one of the best ways for your family Children learn by example and dishes will be judged by event develop tools in the past. The Santa Cruz Mission State to avoid getting ill. Scrubbing with imitate parents so demonstrate be- attendees and by a panel of You’ll demonstrate fire- Historic Park is located on soap and warm water removes up to ing healthy by washing your hands local celebrity judges. building and flint-knapping School St. off of Mission and 90% of germs. frequently and together. techniques. You can try Emmet Street in Santa Cruz. Show your child how to create Hand washing tips are available at • October 12, Hides and your hand with a fire bow Please call (831) 425-5849 for a lather over the hands, between www.getreadyforflu.org Tallow, 1 to 2 p.m. or pump drill and fashion a more information. fingers, and around the nails. After scrubbing for 20 seconds in warm About First 5 Sacramento - Research water, demonstrate rinsing by hold- shows that a child’s brain develops most ing your hands downward so the dramatically in the first five years and water flows from the back of the what parents and caregivers do dur- Look what’s happening at the zoo! hands to the fingertips. ing these years to support their child’s for expectant parents and children ages and Families Commission providing Children don’t always know when growth will have a meaningful impact zero to five. In the last year, First 5 unique local services for that county. they should wash their hands. But if throughout life. Based on this research, Sacramento distributed approximately Surrounding First 5’s include: First 5 Wildlife Stage Show they don’t wash frequently, they can California voters passed Proposition 10 $14 million a year in Prop 10 revenues Yolo: 530-669-2475; First 5 Placer: The Sacramento Zoo’s Wildlife Stage Show expose themselves to germs by touch- in 1998, adding a 50 cents-per-pack tax to programs and services that meet local 530-745-1304; and First 5 El Dorado: will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday ing their eyes, noses or mouths. Teach on tobacco products to support programs needs. Each county has a First 5 Children 530-672-8298. until October 27. Shows start at 11 a.m. Learn about animals in a 15-minute stage adventure. Afterwards, meet several of the animal actors up close and personal at the Have fun coloring! animal encounter. For more information, call (916) 808-5888 or visit saczoo.org.

Wild Affair, Saturday, October 5, 5 to 10 p.m. Spend an enchanted evening at the Sacra- mento Zoo. The Wild Affair annual fundraiser offers guests the chance to spend a magical evening behind-the-scenes at the Sacramento Zoo. This annual Gala event includes a delicious full-course gourmet dinner, a silent and live auction with plenty of wine, spirits and endless hors d’oeuvres. For more information and to make reservations, call (916) 808-8815. viding information on a variety of topics Tea and Tours for Seniors, Monday, Oc- in an entertaining manner that will help tober 7, 9:30 a.m. to noon you design a plan that fits your needs. For Seniors, register for this popular event early! more information, or to RSVP, call (916) Join us Monday, October 7 for a special tour 808-8815 or visit saczoo.org. of the Zoo followed by snacks and tea. This program is for adults 55 and over, and 2 weeks Boo at the Zoo, Wednesday and Thursday, advance reservations are required. Cost is $15 October 30 and 31, 5 to 8 p.m. per person. Call (916) 808-5888 for more Celebrate Boo at the Zoo at the Sacramento information or register at saczoo.org. Zoo. Kids can safely trick-or-treat and enjoy spooky entertainment, creepy creature Estate Planning Seminar with Mark S. encounters, fun crafts and tons of ghoulish Drobny, Wednesday, October 9, 1 to 2:30 goodies. The Zoo is traffic-free and a natural p.m. place to go a little wild on Halloween. New This free informative seminar will navi- this year will be an under the sea area where gate through a jungle of topics presented kids can explore life in the ocean while col- by local attorney Mark S. Drobny, Califor- lecting candy. General admission is $10. nia State Bar Certified Legal Specialist in Children one and under are free. Call the Zoo Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. at (916)808-5888 or visit saczoo.org. Zoo Mr. Drobny is widely regarded as one of closes early at 1:30 p.m. both days to prepare the top experts on estate planning, pro- for this special event.

22 CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide • OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 • CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide 23 Have fun Calendar of Events coloring!

behind these nocturnal mammals. A small bat display is setup for this weekend only Arts & Crafts and children may assemble a “bat clip” craft to take home. For more information, October 19, Fall Colors, 10:30 a.m., call (916) 808-3942. Giant 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael. Come to the Effie Yeaw Nature Center and create colorful fall art by making a October 26 and 17, Creepy Crawly Book leaf rubbing for each of the leaf shapes Critters, Noon to 2 p.m., 3615 Auburn found near the Nature Center. Learning Boulevard, Sacramento. Have fun at the each leaf is the key to identifying the many Discovery Museum Science and Space trees found in this area. This program is Center with spiders, cockroaches, and Sale! for all ages. For more information, call walking sticks. Get up close and personal (916) 489-4918. with these critters. Kids ages 12 and under make a spider craft to decorate the house The Friends of the Library Book Store will celebrate their first an- with for Halloween. For more informa- niversary, October 12, 1 to 8 p.m. at 440 Elkhorn Boulevard #7, Rio tion, call (916) 808-3942 or visit www. Linda. There will be door prizes, refreshments and thousands of books thediscovery.org. for sale. Proceeds support the children’s and adult programs at the Rio Critter Linda Library. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/The FriendsOfTheLibraryBookStore or visit the store, open Friday and October 27, Whooo’s Awake? 1:30 Saturday, 1 to 7 p.m. Events p.m., 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmi- chael. Come to the Effie Yeaw Nature Center and find out when owls are most October 5, Things that Slither, 10:30 active, what an owl pellet is and more. is $3 per person 13 and up, all others Admission is $5 per person, $16 for a fam- p.m., 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmi- View a Nature Center owl up close and free. For more information, visit www. ily of four, children under the age of 2 are chael. Come to the Effie Yeaw Nature discover the secret to silent flight. All ages SacNatureCenter.net. admitted free. For more information, call Center to learn about things that slither. are welcome. For more information, call (916) 774-5934 or visit www.roseville. Some have scaly skin, some have slimy (916) 489-4918. ca.us/indianmuseum. skin, some have legs, and some don’t. Can October 12, Rumpelstiltskin, Noon, you guess what they are? Join the staff and 3835 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento. find out. For more information, call (916) Storytime Theatre of Sacramento City October 24, 25, 26, Haunted House, 489-4918. College presents Rumpelstiltskin. The 6 to 9 p.m., 4600 Blackrock Drive, Nature Events performance opens October 12 and runs Sacramento. Come and enjoy a fun Saturdays and Sundays at noon through haunted house presented by Natomas October 5 and 6, Owl Prowl, Noon to November 3. Admission is $5 for all ages, Charter School, Performing and Fine Arts 2 p.m., 3615 Auburn Boulevard, Sac- October 12, Fall Frolic, 10:30 a.m., 2850 children 2 years old and under are admit- Academy. It will surely satisfy the bravest ramento. Bring the family to the Dicovery San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael. Acorns ted free. Half-price opening day special thrill seekers with terrifying fun around Museum Science and Space Center for this and leaves surround us. Come to the Effie offer, October 12 only. Performances are every corner. And for little Halloween fun program. Meet the resident two owls, Yeaw Nature Center to found out how our in the Little Theatre in the Performing lovers, there will be a “hardly” haunted Tucker, the Great Horned Owl, and Milo, woodland changes with the fall season and Arts Center on the campus. Parking is free house with storytelling, fun dress up, and the Western Screech Owl. Also check out how wildlife is preparing for winter. For on campus. Sunday performance will be face painting for all ages. There will be an some of the other species by seeing the more information, call (916) 489-4918. interpreted in American sign language. For extra hour of fun on the 26th from 5 to 9. preserved owls in the Nature Discovery more information, call (916) 558-2174. Tickets are $2 for the “Hardly” haunted Room. Visitors ages 12 and under can house, $3 for one trip in Stage Fright make a paper Screech Owl nest to take October 20, Birding for Families, 1:30 Haunted House, $10 (best value) gets home. For more information, call (808- p.m, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Cam- October 12, Unity in Diversity, 203 you four trips through the Stage Fright 3942 or visit www.thediscovery.org. richael. Bring the family to the Effie Yeaw East 14th Street, Davis. Travel the Haunted House. Nature Center and join the staff and the world without leaving Davis. This third Sacramento Audubon for a birding walk. annual event takes place at the Veterans’ October 13, Return of the Salmon, All birders welcome. For more informa- Memorial Center in Davis. The festival 1:30 p.m., 2850 San Lorenzo Way, tion, call (916) 489-4918. is free and a huge variety of events take Carmichael. Join guest speaker Chris place from singing and dancing on the Storytime & Fitzer at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center for main stage to arts and crafts sales, from a talk about Chinook salmon and steelhead international food sales to games for that made annual spawning runs in the children. Talent will include Galena Street Puppet Show American River. Learn their life history Special Events East Productions, Dixon Scots and the and ecology of these two amazing fish Aztec Dance Group plus myriad musicians species as well as a brief overview on the October 6, Nature Fest, 10 a.m. to 3 and guests. Events changes to their historical habitat in the p.m., 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Car- American River. For more information, michael. Join the fun at the Effie Yeaw October 26, Spooky Story Time, 10:30 call (916) 489-4918. October 18, Campfire, 7:30 to 8:30 Nature Center’s annual event, “Nature a.m. 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmi- p.m., 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Ros- Fest.” There will be activities, live animal chael. Gear up for Halloween at the Effie presentations, displays, demonstrations eville. Join the staff at the Maidu Museum October 19 and 20, Bat Program, Yeaw Nature Center with some spooky and guided nature walks for all ages. See for the last campfire of the year. Sit under Noon to 2 p.m., 3615 Auburn Boule- stories told by the Sacramento Storytellers the bobcat, tule elk and eagles from Wild the stars at the outdoor amphitheater and vard, Sacramento. Bring your family to Guild. Stories are guaranteed not to cause Things; live birds of prey, reptiles, bats, enjoy native stories and roast marshmal- the Discovery Museum Science and Space nightmares. For more information, call insects and more. Free parking. The cost lows. The Museum doors open at 7 p.m. Center to explore some of the science (916) 489-4918. 24 CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide • OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER 2013 • CALIFORNIA KIDS! Family Fun Guide 25 Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties! Parties!

• Earth Mover Relay- Teams bricks and have the kids build • Cut out sandwiches, Rice Construction Party Ideas must move dirt from one con- the highest tower they can Krispie treats, cookies or tainer to another. Set up two without it falling over. After brownies with construction piles of dirt or sand (inside a they build the highest tower themed cookie cutters. www.birthdaypartyideas4kids.com hardhats and holding stop from recycled boxes, tubes, large tub or kiddie pool works see who can stack 15 blocks signs (make them out of red paper and foil. Set up bins of great) at one side of the play- on top of each other the • Fill new small dump trucks Construction Invitation poster board ) stand in the different sizes of boxes, paper ing field. On the other side set fastest. You can also play this with snack foods like pretzels, Ideas street to direct party guests towel tubes, etc. that the kids up two see through containers as a relay game with players popcorn and teddy grahams. • Make invitations with an to the house or venue. can choose from. Set out glue that are equal in size. Give each from teams having to stack “Under Construction” logo and kid safe scissors for them team a spoon or plastic shovel one block at a time on their • Dynamite Drinks - Serve on the front. Inside write “ • Decorate the party table to use. You might want to and one by one they must run tower. If it falls over they soda in cups and sprinkle in a ______’s party is under Con- with a yellow tablecloth and make a few buildings before to the pile of dirt, pick up a have to start building from few pop rocks. struction!” black plates, cups, napkins the party as examples to get spoonful of dirt and then run the ground up. and flatware (or vice versa). the kids started. back and place it in the see Construction Birthday • Invitations with black and Crisscross the yellow and Build It-Buy small do-it- through container. First team Party Food Ideas - Fill a Party Favor Ideas -Pop yellow (or orange) stripes. black warning tape across the yourself building projects such to fill their container wins. large (new!) dump truck with Rocks, Whoppers, sunglasses, table. Set out a construction as birdhouses or cars and let pieces of chocolate cake and plastic tools,orange construc- • Paste yellow “Warning” / hat (this can double as the the children build something • Wrecking Ball Pinata - scoops of ice cream. Sprinkle tion vests “Caution” tape to the front goody bag and hold party to take home from the party. Make a piñata by blowing up on chocolate sprinkles and/or of note cards. favors) at each place setting. Have an adult go through the a large balloon (a punching chocolate candies for dirt and Goody / Loot Bag Ideas process of building the item balloon would be big and have boulders. -Yellow plastic hard hats, • On the front of the invita- • On the party table fill new, step by step with the kids and a nice round shape) and cover- • Fruit kabobs skewered with small plastic tool boxes, dump tion glue pictures or stickers clean dump trucks with snack help them as needed. ing it with strips of newspaper pretzels trucks, yellow and black fab- of construction barriers, hard- foods like popcorn, pretzels dipped in flour and water (it ric or bandanas to tie up the hats or orange cones. or goldfish crackers. • Construction Party should be a thin paste). Let • Jell-O Jiggler bricks - cut party favors, orange plastic Games dry for several days. When dry jigglers out in rectangular cone, Home Depot orange Construction Party Decora- • Copy some construction Worksite Obstacle Course pop the balloon and paint with pieces and build a brick wall. apron. tion Ideas signs onto orange poster -Set up an obstacle course for silver or grey paint. Fill with • Set up orange cones lead- boards and hang them around the party guests using con- candy and small toys. ing to the front door. Make a the party area. Or simply struction site materials. Set up large sign that says “Construc- print them off the computer the “worksite” with obstacles • Boulder or Brick Toss - tion Zone” and place it on onto orange cardstock. the kids must go through such Make several small bean bags or near the front door with as a 2 x 8 board they must from felt or material and fill yellow and black warning tape • For fun have the parents and walk across, warning tape in with dried beans. Set out two around it. helpers wear orange vests or criss cross shapes they must dump trucks and have party buy enough for all the party crawl through, sawhorses guests try to throw as many of • Make a “Be Prepared to guests to wear them. they must climb under, paint the “boulders” or “bricks” in Stop” sign for the street or (Ask Home Depot or cans they must zigzag around, the dump trucks as they can. driveway. Have two adult Lowes for kid size aprons. etc. This can be played in- • Highest Tower - Set out volunteers in orange vests, Most stores will give them to dividually by clocking their wooden blocks or cardboard you for free.) time with a stop watch or as a team relay. For older chil- • C o n s t r u c t i o n dren make the obstacle course Activities Construct Recycle more challenging by making Town- Set up an area where them walk the course back- kids can build their own town wards on the way back.

See What We Are All About! Academy of Music Come to our concert and then join us at the Concert Open House Event for more information. October 27th, 2013 2:00 & 4:00 pm Hiram Johnson High School Perspective musicians receive free concert admission with this flyer. Open House Event October 29th, 2013 7:00 - 8:00 pm Rosemont High School Musicians will meet our conductors, listen to a rehearsal in session, and get information about our programs.

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