July 2019€¦ · July 2019 Email: [email protected] (813) 610-7336 IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL...
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July 2019
Email: [email protected] (813) 610-7336
IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME
“Whaaaaat!!”
That’s what we said! I can’t believe it
is almost time to go back to school. It
seems like the kids just finished the
school year.
As I was walking through Beall’s the
other day, I saw a sales associate
putting out new back packs, school
uniforms and everything back to school
related. I did a double take. I couldn’t
believe that it was almost time to go
back to school. Then I realized that the
first day of school is on August 12, just
a month away! I think I have been
enjoying the summer break as much, if
not more, than my kids.
This year my youngest son will be
going to high school. My oldest son
will be a Junior in high school. This
year will be all about S.A.T. scores and
narrowing down which colleges to
apply to.
First, we have to get in some more
summer vacations. While my oldest
son will head to Europe for two weeks,
the rest of us will head to the Grand
Canyon this month.
It isn’t too late to plan your own
summer vacation. Summertime is the
perfect time to head to the
mountains and enjoy some
cooler air. If you don’t have
enough time to leave Florida, try
a staycation like Orlando or St.
Augustine. We featured a story
on family fun in St. Augustine
in our March issue. You can
find all of our archived issues on
our website at
www.plantcityguide.com.
As you prepare, don’t forget the
Sales tax holiday for clothing,
personal computers, and school
supplies on August 2 through
August 4.
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Just a Thought…
By: Christine Wynne-Andrade Editor
We need more fireworks this Fourth of
July. More barbecues and extra apple
pie. We need songs by Lee Greenwood,
Ray Charles and anyone else who sings
about their love for America played
even louder this year.
At a time when America feels so
divided, America’s birthday deserves a
bigger bash than ever. Our annual
celebration of freedom offers an
important reminder that no matter our
political, religious or cultural
differences, we are united by our
shared pursuit of American ideals.
“Life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness.” These are the “unalienable
rights” spelled out in the bold
document that gave voice to our
revolution and rise to our nation. And
don’t forget the “self-evident” truth that
“all men are created equal.”
Our Declaration of Independence was
written and signed by imperfect men
who, despite their flaws, managed to
lay the groundwork for the greatest
country this world has ever known.
It may not feel that way to many
Americans today.
To some, celebrating Lady Liberty’s
call to “give me your tired, your poor,
your huddled masses yearning to
breathe free” feels misguided at a time
when our country has separated
migrant children from their families –
and can’t seem to get them back
together.
To others, freedom of speech may not
feel real if wearing a “Make America
Great Again” hat keeps you from being
served at a restaurant.
To people of color, equal rights may
not feel so equal when you’re
reminding your children to be extra
cooperative when interacting with
police.
And to those who enjoy displaying the
American flag on their clothing or cars,
it may feel outward expressions of
patriotism are not always so welcome.
As we gather for picnics this Fourth of
July, we may find ourselves choosing
between the table of people who
support a border wall and the one
where people think we’re facing the
end of democracy as we’ve known it.
But we’ve got to find a way to better
talk to one another, especially to the
people we most cherish. There have got
to be areas where we do agree. Let’s
start there. Today.
Though our differences seem daunting
and personal to the core, the Fourth of
July reminds us we are fortunate to live
in a country that protects our right to be
different. And our government is built
for us to work through our differences
peacefully, for the good of us all.
Send your stories, announcements and
opinions at [email protected].
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Spotlight on Entertainment
Plant City Entertainment Presents……
Curtains is a parody of 1950s
“whodunnit” theater mysteries,
where a lone detective, Lieutenant
Frank Cioffi, investigates a series
of murders that take place behind
the scenes of a fictional 1950s
cowboy musical, Robbin’ Hood.
The cast of Robbin’ Hood is
forced to stay inside the theater
while Boston police detective
Frank Cioffi unravels the mystery,
getting involved with the show
and falling in love with ingenue
Niki Harris in the process.
Show Dates: July 12, 13, 14,* 19, 20, 21,* 26, 27 and 28* 2019
All performances at 8:00 p.m., except Sunday matinees* – 2:00 p.m.
Lt. Frank Cioffi – Joey Canessa
Niki Harris – Brittany Canessa
Georgia – Maren Fernandez
Carmen Bernstein – Lisa Westcott
Aaron Fox – Jason Ensor
Sidney Bernstein – Bob Whitmore
Christopher – Vince Evangelista
Bambi – Brittany Renee Thomas
Darryl Grady – Greg Summerall
Johnny – Julie Hill
Oscar – Jonathan Evangelista
Jessica – Mollie Copeland Anderson
Randy – Cody Poulnot
Mona – Teagan Wright
Harv – Aiden Macgirvin
Roberta – Rachel Dummeldinger
Marjorie – Taylyn Olney
Arlene – Grace Clarke
Roy – Carson Meyer
Brie – Susan Black
Jane – Christine Barton
Connie – Cheryl Cooper
Peg – Sara Demolli
Ronnie – Vette Berrian
Rina – Olivia Kathlyn Mitchell
Tickets are $18 for adults, $14 for students and senior citizens and $12 for
members or group advance sales. Reservations are recommended and can be
purchased in advance online at PCEShows.com or by calling Frances Hardee at
813-754-4929. Tickets are generally available at the door as well.
The Plant City Entertainment is located at 101 North Thomas Street.
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Spotlight on Entertainment
Valrico Village Players Presents……
THE STORY: A sinister con man, Roat, and
two ex-convicts, Mike and Carlino, are about to
meet their match. They have traced the location
of a mysterious doll, which they are much
interested in, to the Greenwich Village
apartment of Sam Hendrix and his blind wife,
Susy. Sam had apparently been persuaded by a
strange woman to transport the doll across the
Canadian border, not knowing that sewn inside were several grams of
heroin. When the woman is murdered the situation becomes more
urgent. The con man and his ex-convicts, through a cleverly constructed
deception, convince Susy that the police have implicated Sam in the
woman's murder, and the doll, which she believes is the key to his
innocence, is evidence. She refuses to reveal its location, and with the
help of a young neighbor, figures out she is the victim of a bizarre
charade. But when Roat kills his associates, a deadly game of cat and
mouse ensues between the two. Susy knows the only way to play fair is
by her rules, so when darkness falls she turns off all the lights leaving
both of them to maneuver in the dark until the game ends.
Opening night is August 9th with a dinner theater premier. Doors open
at 7:00 p.m. for dinner. Curtain time is 8:00 p.m.
Evening performances at 8:00 p.m. on:
Saturday, August 10
Friday, August 16
Saturday, August 17
Friday, August 23
Saturday, August 24
Matinee performances at 3:00 p.m. on
Sunday, August 11
Sunday, August 18
Contact the Box Office for more info: (813) 480-3147
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Social Scene
July 4th Celebration
July 4– 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Plant City Stadium
Bluegrass Jam!
July 6– 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Krazy Kup
Improv Night
July 11– 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Krazy Kup
Open Mic Night
July 13– 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Krazy Kup
Flip Flop Cookies for Foster Care
July 12, 2019 - July 26, 2019
Panera Bread
Diabetes Prevention Program
July 18 – 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
307 N. Michigan Avenue
Strawberry Classic Car Show
July 20 – 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Historic Downtown
Food Truck Rally
July 26 – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Historic Downtown & McCall
Live Music
Thursdays – 8:00p.m.–12:00a.m.
1916 Irish Pub
Live Music
Fridays & Saturdays – 6:30 p.m.
– 10:30 p.m.
Keel & Curley Winery
Salon, Nails and Tanning
Services include Facials, Pedicures, Manicures, Gel Nails, Spray Tan and Waxing
**Call Sloan at (813) 393-6417 for new client specials**
1513 James L. Redman Parkway, Suite 102A, Plant City
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SUMMER NIGHTS BRINGS FIREWORKS AND MORE BACK
TO BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY
Starting Friday, May 31, the thrills go
late and the fun lasts longer at Busch
Gardens® Tampa Bay with the return
of Summer Nights. The party heats up
when the sun goes down, including
extended hours every night through
August 11 and fireworks each Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. The park’s
limited-time Memorial Day Sale
includes the best deals of the season to
enjoy all Summer Nights has to offer at
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
Music, entertainment and more create a
vibrant nightlife atmosphere
surrounding Florida’s best thrill rides.
In addition to fan-favorite coasters,
thrill seekers can now take on Tigris,
Florida’s tallest launch coaster, in an
exciting new way after dark. The triple-
launch coaster takes thrills to new
heights as riders face a 150’ upward
surge, dramatic heartline roll and top
speeds exceeding 60 miles per hour
through the night sky.
Park guests can also enjoy special-
edition menu items that feature a new
twist on traditional summer fare.
Classic popcorn gets a makeover
with an infusion of buffalo ranch
and white cheddar flavors.
Summer tastes sweeter with a
churro sundae or a fireworks ice
cream slushy.
The grilled cheese of childhood
memories is transformed as a mac
and cheese melt, also available
with lobster.
o Grown-up indulgences include
colorful handcrafted cocktails
and pop-tails (new frozen
treats with alcohol) in addition
to the continued free beer offer
as a part of the park’s 60th
anniversary celebration.
For more details on limited-time
offers, visit
www.BuschGardensTampa.com
"Give Us Your Ad And
We'll Put Some
Real Plant City Coverage
Around It"
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Family Fun on a Shoestring Budget
Even with the economy supposedly
booming, many people still live
paycheck to paycheck and are lucky if
they set aside $50 a month for non-
essential spending. I feel blessed to have
always lived life frugally. Even when
the economy is good and I have plenty
of extra money, I am always looking for
ways to may my dollar stretch.
Living on a tight budget often means that
unless you can find a good deal, you end
up having to find something to do at
home. Having fun as a family doesn’t
have to break the bank. While finding
inexpensive family entertainment can
prove elusive, with a little thought and
creativity, family fun can equal frugal
fun. In each column, we will feature a
family outing that will cost the family of
three or four less than $30.
Family Bowl
When I was a kid, bowling alleys were
the center for family entertainment. The
only competition was a color T.V. in the
living room, which didn’t have that
many shows or channels. Thirty years
later, bowling remains a popular form of
recreation, especially for families. No
doubt, a huge part of the appeal is that it
is affordable and anyone can enjoy
bowling. Young or old, experienced or
novice, it is a lot easier to take down ten
pins than sink a hole-in-one.
Family Bowl, located at 2250 Highway
92 East in Plant City offers a plethora of
smile-inducing activities for the entire
family, ranging from bowling, to arcade
games, to pizza. Kids find the game
itself irresistible and love the giddy
atmosphere, plus they love to wear
shoes that are on the cutting edge of
fashion! Okay, we’re kidding about
the shoes. Besides, you won’t have to
worry about getting hot or rained out
during out endless hot summer days.
Family Bowl was designed with
bowlers of every skill level in mind.
With 16 lanes, a state-of-the-art
computerized scoring system, as well
as automatic bumpers for the little
ones, this is the perfect form of family
entertainment. Now let’s talk about
the cost.
During the peak hours on a Saturday
or Sunday afternoon, for $20, you get
a bowling outing for four, which
includes the following:
One game of bowling ($2.25 per
person)
Four shoe rentals ($1.75 per
person)
A snack such as nachos, fries or a
couple of hot dogs
If you want to splurge and have a
small birthday party, the pizza
package is a nice option. Sunday
through Thursday for $34.50, you get
the following:
Two hours of bowling for up to
five people in the lane
Shoe rental for up to five people
One large pizza
One pitcher of soda
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Cracker Tales “Fort Lonesome”
HOW DID FORT LONESOMEGET
ITS NAME?
Probably most people in the Plant City
area have been through Fort
Lonesome. It is a small, unincorporated
settlement south of Plant City. It's main
feature is a small convenience store, a
Tampa Electric substation and a four-
way stop at the intersection of state roads
39 and 674.
Was there ever a real fort there?
No, there never was a fort at Fort
Lonesome.
How did Ft. Lonesome get its name?
Originally a man named Snyder had a
store there that was called "Boogerman's
Corner". This was the place on a
Saturday night your Momma told you to
stay away from.
However, old timers in the area say the
name began as a joke
In 1929, the year of the famous stock
market crash, Florida was hit by a
massive Mediterranean fruit fly
infestation. This was a major economic
concern due to the Sunshine State's
heavy reliance on citrus and other
agricultural products.
The state put up a small inspection
station on the road in the area where
vehicles were checked for carrying any
fruit, vegetables or other plants.
Being the area was so rural and isolated,
a state inspector hand-made a sign that
I know some will However never said "Ft. Lonesome." He placed the
sign on the front of the little shack.
This got roars of laughter from
motorists passing through.
The name stuck.
In the 1930's Fort Lonesome
became a "boom town" when a
steam powered saw mill was built
to harvest all the timber. A town
sprang up that sported two stores.
Snyder's store, run by Gus
Haywood, on the southwest corner
and another store on the northeast
corner run by "Runt" Carter. The
sawmill eventually burned down
and the Fort Lonesome "boom"
came to an end.
Carter closed his store but
Haywood kept his open. The old
Haywood store has since been torn
down and replaced by a
convienence store. An electric
substation is near the spot of the old
saw mill.
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Making Cents
Kids & Money: Defining Rich – Understanding Debt
This month we’ll take a look at
understanding debt. This may sound
impossible in having a child understand
debt when so many of us get this wrong
as adults. But what I believe you need
to get across to them is quite simple:
While debt is not always a bad thing, it
requires you to borrow. And “when
you borrow, you steal from
tomorrow.”
I wrote it earlier and I will reiterate that
debt leveraging can be a very useful
strategy for both business and personal
finance. The problem is that most
individuals do not have the discipline
to use debt leveraging wisely. I believe
that the misuse of debt stems from the
foundational concept through which
someone first learns of the capacity and
availability of debt instruments such as
credit cards. Typically, the first
encounter is through a marketing effort
on behalf of the lender. This first lesson
is usually the simple idea that “you can
have it now even though you can’t
afford it now.” Additionally, “you can
pay a little every month rather than
having to pay the full cost right now.”
Hopefully, you have already
recognized that this view perpetuated
by marketers and lenders coupled with
a lack of opportunity cost rationality
blindly leads our unsuspecting young
adults into the trap of I-didn’t-
understand-debt-until-I-was-knee-deep-
in-it.
When we can plant the downside or the
cost of debt as the first reflex, we can
empower our children and their future
adult selves to forgo impulse and
instead rationally consider the
consequence of choosing debt. What
we want is for our children to choose “I
want” over “I owe” the vast majority of
the time. Here is an example of how to
plant such seeds:
My son was being rewarded for an
outstanding achievement and we drove
to Wal-Mart to get a toy. I told him he
had a $15 limit. He made a beeline for
the Legos and promptly picked up a
$25 set. I told him that if we got that
one he’d be in debt of $10 which
happened to be his monthly allowance.
We got the toy and I explained that his
borrowing the $10 means he stole from
his future $10 allowance. In the
moment, it meant nothing to him. But
by the time the newness of the toy
rubbed off it was time for his
allowance. I gave him his $10 dollars
(placed it in his hand) and had him give
it back to me to “settle his debt”. He
was none too happy.
After a couple learn-it-the-hard-way
situations and consistently repeating
“when you borrow you steal from
tomorrow” he began to understand the
sting of owing money and grew an
appreciation for delayed gratification.
In a world of increasing desire for
immediate gratification, delayed
gratification is a tough sell.
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Words of Inspiration By: Mike Johnson
"I CAN READ YOUR MIND"
I can read your mind.
Better yet, I can show you how to read
the minds of everyone you encounter.
Tarot cards? Horoscopes? ESP?
Hardly. Merely watch another's actions
and you'll be able to see the thoughts
behind them.
Think not?
Remember the last time we received a
gift that wasn't quite what we wanted
and found ourselves saying, "Oh well,
at least the thought was there?" We
looked behind the action of gift-giving
and saw the loving thought that
generated the action. We read his mind.
Similarly, we've all seen the sales clerk
who is in no hurry to wait on us. When
we look behind those actions to her
thoughts, we see a person who does not
like her job and has little pride in
herself. We read her mind too.
Then there's the cab driver who
drenches us with syrupy greetings one
moment, only to let loose traffic-
directed profanity the next. What are
his actions telling us about the hostile
thoughts in his mind?
These people believe -- like millions do
-- that their thoughts are private things
that only they can see. They don't
realize that like footprints in a field of
freshly fallen snow, their actions leave
tracks that lead directly back to their
thoughts. Tracks that reveal their true
natures as if plastered upon their
foreheads.
Reading minds by observing actions is
not for the faint of heart. One stray
action says more about a person than a
book-full of words. Yet, we are so used
to trusting another's words that we
actually feel guilty after glimpsing an
action that proves them all as false. As
if we aren't supposed to see someone
trying to fool us about who he is.
Novices undertaking the study of
human actions are often devastated and
depressed by what they first begin to
see.
The fact that many people are not who
they say they are isn't pessimism-based
thinking, it is reality-based thinking.
We deal best with those we understand
most. Looking no deeper than smiling
facades and cheery words leaves us
vulnerable to another's hidden motives.
Even Charles Manson occasionally
grins and tells his guards to have a nice
day. On the other hand, sometimes
we're to blame for seeing things in
another that don't exist at all. We paint
a picture of how we hope the person is,
and are then devastated later when we
discover how wrong we actually were.
Worse yet, we then blame the other
person for failing to live up to our
inaccurate original expectations.
When it comes to reading minds, five
general tips help to more accurately
size up another person.
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To learn what someone thinks, watch
what someone does.
To learn what someone values, watch
where someone spends his time.
To learn what someone aspires to
become, watch what someone reads.
To learn what someone is capable of
doing to you, watch what someone
does to others.
And if you really want to gain the
deepest measure of someone, watch
that someone's actions during a time of
stress.
Our actions reveal our thoughts - our
true nature. The thoughts we choose to
hold reveal the very essence of who we
are. But learning to read minds is a
double-edged sword. Not only do we
better see another, but we
simultaneously realize how much more
others can see of us. What are your
actions telling the world?
We can read your mind.
ALL-NEW ANIMAL
ENCOUNTERS MAKE 2019
THE WILDEST SUMMER
EVER AT BUSCH GARDENS
TAMPA BAY
Up-Close Encounters with Sloths
and Rhinos Available Now!
Guests at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
can now enjoy new experiences this
summer with rhinos and sloths.
Reservations are now accepted for the
sloth encounter and rhino encounter –
two new programs that take guests
behind the scenes to spend quality time
with their favorite animals. Each tour
provides the opportunity to learn
more about the renowned animal
care at Busch Gardens with hands-
on activities starting at $59.99.
Sloth Encounter: Super fans can
take it slow with the animal care
team as they get up close with one
of Busch Gardens’ amazing sloths!
The behind-the-scenes 30-minute
tour of Animal Connections
provides guests the opportunity to
see where the resident sloths like to
hang out as they learn about their
unique diets by helping to feed one
of the world-famous sloths. This
inside look also includes hands-on
opportunities alongside the keepers
who provide daily sloth care.
Rhino Encounter: Get nose to
“rhinose” with one of the largest
land animals in the world. This tour
embarks on a 45-minute off-road
tour, getting closer than ever to the
two species of rhino that call Busch
Gardens Tampa Bay home. An
expert guide will take guests
behind-the-scenes to see the park’s
animal care in action and have the
opportunity to touch one of the
park’s white rhinos. Then, the tour
travels to the center of the 65-acre
veldt to meet Jody, an endangered
black rhino, for an opportunity to
give her one of her favorite snacks!
On this tour, guests will get an
inside look at the healthcare and
habitats of the resident rhinos and
learn about current conservation
efforts to protect these species in the
wild
To book a reservation and learn
more, call (813)884-4386 or visit
BuschGardensTampaBay.com.
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Library Corner
Adults:
Mahjong Class: Thursdays from 2:00
p.m. – 4:00 p.m. July 11th, 18
th and 25
th
Whether you’re a first-time player or a
seasoned expert, join us every week to
play American Mahjong!
A Taste of the Earth: A seasonal,
plant-based cooking demo with Mara
Latorre of The Funky Spork:
Monday, July 8th, 6:30 p.m.
Looking for something fun to do this
summer? Why not consider going
local?! Eating locally and seasonally is
one of the best things we can do for our
environment, our local economy, and
our health. Join Mara Latorre, a self-
taught chef, passionate food blogger,
and founder of the The Funky Spork.
Enjoy an interactive evening based
around learning the benefits of eating
locally and plant-based. Bring you
appetites (samples provided at the
end!), family and friends!
Craft Night Out-Button Moon
Collage
Thursday, July 11th, 7:00 p.m.
Join us for our monthly Craft Night
Out! This craft will be ‘out of this
world’ as we create button art. This is
easy to do and everyone has extra
buttons they no longer need! Sponsored
by the Friends of Bruton Memorial
Library. Registration required. Please
register online.
Morning Book Club: Rocket Men:
The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8
and the Astronauts Who Made
Man’s First Journey to the Moon
Tuesday, July 16th, 11:00 a.m.
Join us for our monthly book club.
This month’s pick is Rocket Men by
Robert Kurson. The American space
program was in a tough situation
between trying to get a man on the
moon and beat the Soviets in the
space game. Risking everything,
NASA made a desperate and
dangerous decision. They would
send the first people to the moon
within just four months.
Zen Your Space Yoga
Thursday, July 18th, 7:00 p.m.
This will be an energetic flow style
class suited for all levels. We will
stretch our bodies while linking our
breathing to our physical movement.
Coleen’s passion for Vinyasa Flow
style comes from the “alive yet
relaxed” feeling state that you will
have by the time you finish class.
This class will start with a slow
warm up, followed by movement
and then wind back down to floor to
end with a Nidra meditation. All
levels are welcome and students are
encouraged to listen to their bodies,
progressing at a pace that is
appropriate and respectful. Free to
attend. Please bring your mat and
towel. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Bruton Memorial Library.
Artist of the month: Tejbir and
Sohana Sandhu
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Library Corner
Blue in the Library with Suncoast
Blues Society: Thursday, July 25th, 7:00
p.m.
Did you know Florida has a long blues
tradition? There are many artists who
have roots in Florida. Join us for a
music filled night presented by the
Suncoast Blues Society. Performance
by Walker Smith. Free concert.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Bruton
Memorial Library.
Infants to Pre-K:
Bedtime Stories: Wednesdays 6:30
p.m. July 3rd
, 10th, 17
th, 24
th and 31
st.
Stories and interactive activities make
up this engaging 45-minute program
that highlights early literacy skills and
encourages reading readiness and social
interaction. For children ages 3-7 years
and their caregivers.
Toddler Story Time: Tuesdays, July
2nd
, 9th & 16
th, 23
rd and 30
th 10:30 a.m.
Stories and interactive activities make
up this engaging 45-minute program
that highlights early literacy skills and
encourages reading readiness and social
interaction.
Paws for Reading with Tanner the
Therapy Dog!: Mondays, July 1st, 8
th,
15th 22
nd & 29
th 6:30 p.m.
Tanner enjoys listening to students read
to him on the couch in the children’s
area. Reading with Tanner can help
children improve reading,
communication skills, and build
confidence. Tanner is an Australian
Shepard Reading Therapy Dog
certified by the Alliance of Therapy
Dogs. For children of all ages.
Paws for Reading with Bonnie the
Therapy Dog!: Wednesdays, July 10th,
17th 24
th & 31
st at 4:00 p.m.
Bonnie loves to snuggle up with
anyone who wants to share a book and
rub her back. You can find her on the
couch in the children’s area. Reading
with Bonnie can help children improve
reading, communication skills and
build confidence. Bonnie is a Shih Tzu
Reading Therapy Dog certified by the
Alliance of Therapy Dogs. For
children of all ages.
Family Story Time: Thursdays, July
11th, 18
th & 25
th 10:30 a.m.
Stories and interactive activities make
up this engaging 45-minute program
that highlights early literacy skills and
encourages reading readiness and
social interaction. For children ages 3-
5 years and their caregivers.
Elementary
Crafternoon: Summer Science and
Crafts: Monday, July 1st, 4:00 p.m.
Families with children ages 4 and up
are invited to an afternoon of summer
science and crafts.
Crafternoon: Summer Science and
Crafts: Monday, July 15th, 4:00 p.m.
Learn how syntesizers work, and build
real working synths with KORG
LittleBits Synth kits! Recommended
for ages 8+. Limited to 20 participants.
Crafternoon: Summer Science and
Crafts: Monday, July 29th, 4:00 p.m.
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Library Corner
Youth STEAM: The Virtual Cosmos:
Monday, July 8th, 4:00 p.m.
Bring your smartphone to experience
some virtual sightseeing around the
galaxy, with a little help from Google
Cardboard. It’s all the fun of space
exploration, without the pesky escape
velocity. Smartphone required. Ages 8+
teens.
Youth STEAM: Beeps & Beats with
LittleBits Synths. Monday, July 22,
4:00 p.m.
Learn how synthesizers work, and build
real working synths with KORG
LittleBits Synth kits! Recommended for
ages 8+ teens. Registration limit of 20.
Movie Friday: Wrinkle in Time:
Friday, July 5th, 3:00 p.m.
Families are invited to an afternoon
movie showing of Wrinkle in Time.
Refreshments will be provided by the
Friends of the Library. Rated G. All
ages.
Movie Friday: Treasure Planet:
Friday, July 19th, 3:00 p.m.
Families are invited to an afternoon
movie showing of Treasure Planet.
Refreshments will be provided by the
Friends of the Library. Rated PG.
Children ages 12 and under must be
accompanied by an adult.
Healthy Eating: Tuesday, July 9th, 3:00
p.m.
Learn to eat healthier. All ages.
Tricky Dog Show: Tuesday, July
16, 3:00 p.m.
A comedy dog act, running 40
minutes.
Bucky & Gigi: Saturday, July 20th,
3:00 p.m.
This summer Commander GiGi
kicks off a comedic race to space
with her cosmic clown and canine
space cadets. Expect fun with
juggernaut juggling, mystifying
magic, and celestial comedy. Follow
along as Private Bucky and
Astrodog Zeus show off their circus
skills and death-defying dog tricks,
in an attempt to prove they have
what it takes to boldly go where no
clown (or canine) has gone before!
Cesar Dominco: Tuesday, July
23rd
, 3:00 p.m.
Cesar Domico, Comedy Magic
Show for Everyone! The show is
dynamic and full of humor and
participation by kids and adults who
get to perform magic tricks with
Cesar!
Teens
Movie Friday: Black Panther:
Friday, July 12th, 3:00 p.m.
Rated PG-13. Children under 13
must be accompanied by an adult.
Refreshments will be provided by
the Friends of the Library.
Teen Book Talk: Tuesday, July 30th
at 5:00 p.m.
TEENS! Bring your favorite book
and share during our book talk.
Explore with the Green Screen and
recreate your favorite book setting.
For students in grades 6-12.
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