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TODAY TO ORROW
parenting
April/May 2012 Free! Volume 2Issue 2
Time to Smell the Flowers
Being Green . . .
Saves Green
Crib Safety: A Safe Nights Sleep
Camp Albrecht Acres
If Y ou Plant It . . .They Will Grow
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At some point most of us
have made the comment
that we will never be
like our parents. Now
that I have a daughter,
I realize that becoming
at least something like our parents is
inevitable.
Recently I caught myself sounding a lot
like my dad: Sydney, turn off the light
in your room; Close the refrigerator;
Were not heating the outside. When
Dad gave his order it was always about
saving money. Little did he know hewas ahead of his time.
Were all aware of the rise of the green
movement, my reasons for teaching
my daughter energy efficiency are
twofoldsave the Earth and save me
some green. I am sure many of you
have come to realize that some of your
parents favorite reminders now zip out
of your mouth more than you would like
to admit. The main difference is that
now our kids are also taught about being
green in school, so it isnt just Mom
being Mom. At four years old, Sydney
understands not to waste energy and
water, and at times is more than happy
to remind me of that herself, even
though she doesnt always like following
her own advice.
In this issue of parenting: today &tomorrow, you can learn some simple
ways your children can help keep your
energy costs down while saving the
Earth. A great activity, just in time for
Earth Day, is gardening. T
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contents
April/MAy 2012
If You Plant It . . . They Will Grow 4
March of Dimes: Growing Families 7
Being Green . . . Saves Green 9
Happy Mothers Day 12
Cinco de Mayo 14Time to Smell the Flowers 16
Crib Safety: For a Safe Nights Sleep 17
Family Snapshot 21
Wholesome Living 22
Camp Albrecht Acres 2Media Moment 26
FamilyFunctions 28
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Cookin Something Up
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Crickets Toys and More
The DeSoto House Hotel
Dubuque Academy of Ballet
Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
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Dubuque Internal Medicine
Dubuque Montessori School
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If You Plant It . . .They Will
ClareBloomfield
Besides the fond memories, there are many other
benefits to gardening with your kids. Gardening
can teach kids (and adults) many life lessons.
We learn about the seasons and life cycles while
watching and playing outdoors. We learn about
fitness and healthy eating by growing a garden
full of nutritious vegetables. We learn to experi-
ment and try new things by growing plants that
are new to us. Even picky eaters will often taste
test a new vegetable if they helped grow it. We
learn about patience while waiting for plants to
grow. We learn about responsibility and how to
nurture plants and other living things when grow-
ing a garden. We learn about resiliency and prob-
lem solving when dealing with weeds or other
challenges. And we learn about community and
sharing when our garden successes are plentiful.
Tips for Gardening with KidsYou know your children better than anyone, so
the connections you make with them in the gar-
den are often best started by you. Where they
lead is often unpredictable, but the number of
teachable moments for you and your kids dur-
ing the process is amazing! Following are just a
few ideas on how to get started.
1. Get you kids involved in the process early. Let
them help plan and plant the vegetable garden
each year. Ask them what they would like to
grow. Older kids can pick vegetables out of a
garden catalog, it might be best to give younger
ones 3 or 4 choices of seed packets. Some kids
might request a secret hide-out spot, so help
them select a type of pole bean that can be
trained to bamboo stakes surrounding a teepee.
Either way, by letting them make a few deci-sions you show them that you are listening to
them and that you are willing to respect their
choices. This often leads to them taking on
more responsibility in the garden.
2. Give them the right-sized equipment and tools.
Nothing is more frustrating for small hands
than tools that are too heavy or too large to
maneuver properly. A couple of kid-sized tools
such as a trowel and a
rake really will make
a difference in how
productive they
are in the garden.
When kids are
confident that
they can accomplish a task on
their own, they are often more likely to repeat
it. And these tools are not prohibitively expen-
sive. Remember that younger children will need
some guidance on how to use these tools and
how not to use them. Once they really get into
gardening, consider expanding their tool selec-
tion to include a pair of gardening gloves and a
small-sized watering can. You will be amazed at
how small kids will mimic your actions while inthe garden and how proud they will feel when
they accomplish similar tasks.
3. Keep kids active in the garden. Gardening is a
great way to get physical exercise for large mus-
cle groups. All the bending, lifting and digging
is often better than working out at a gym.
Dont forget to encourage the
fine motor skills as well. Plant-
ing bean seeds in a row, training a
vine to a trellis, or thinning carrot
seedlings works on these fine motor
skills in young children. Dont worry
about damaging a few plants in the
processremember that many plants
are resilient, and hopefully you planted
extra anyway.by Cindy Haynes
Some of my fondest memories as a childhappened while outdoors in a gar-denmaking and decorating mud pies formy mom, climbing the backyard pear tree
(and eating pears until my belly ached), dig-
ging for potatoes in the vegetable garden
like they were buried treasure and loading
my sling shot with small nuts and berries
to shoot at my sister (my preferred target).
The garden and landscape that I grew up in
engaged me both physically and mentally at
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4. Engage their minds as well as
their muscles. Let kids explore
and foster their natural curios-
ity. Bugs and animals fasci-
nate kids, so encourage their
investigation of bugs, worms
and other critters. You can
teach them which bugs are
safe to touch and which to respectfully watch
at a distance. If you dont know what a particu-
lar bug is, snap a quick picture and research the
answer later. Gardens engage all five senses, so
encourage touching, looking, smelling, listening
and even tasting (with your guidance of course).
Link gardening activities to lessons from school
such as counting, the alphabet, reading, science
and even history. There are plenty of gar-
dening resources/books that offer ideas
on some gardening lessons that you can
connect to school.
5. Encourage imaginative play. Have a
tea party in the garden. Repetitive chores
can get boring quickly, especially for young
children with short attention spans. So get
creative and see who can fill up a coffee can
of weeds first. Or see if you can get a pile of
weeds as tall as your child. Have them come
up with games involving weeds. My son likes to
have a weed pitching contest into a bucket. Or
simply say after a weeding chore you will chase
butterflies together.
Dont worry if you arent a gardener. Sunflow-
ers, marigolds, pumpkins, squash, potatoes,
tomatoes, lettuce, radishes, beans and many
others are easy to grow in sunny sites with
well-drained soil. If you want more informatio
check out a gardening book from the library. Eve
childrens gardening books offer a lot of helpf
hints. Still scared? Contact your local county exte
sion office, where Master Gardeners voluntee
They are great resources for answering questio
and offering ideas on what to plant to be successfu
Dont worry if you have limited space. Pattomatoes, bush beans, spinach, peppers and pet
nias will grow well in containers on a sunny dec
And dont worry if everything doesnt turn o
quite as you planned. That is one of the best ben
efits of gardeningit encourages an optimist
outlook. Havent you always heard a gardener sa
I cant wait until next year!
Cindy Haynes is an Associate Professor
Horticulture and Professor-in-Charge for the IowMaster Gardener Program at Iowa State Universi
in Ames. She teaches gardening principles an
practices to undergraduate students while at IS
Master Gardeners across the state and her 4-year-o
son Jackson in Ankeny. She hopes to encourage ma
fond gardening memories for her son as they explo
the outdoors together. Now if only Cindy could lea
to appreciate garter snakes as much as Jackson doe
Unless indicated, photos provided by Cindy Haynes
A few of the many gardening activitybooks available
Garden Wizardry for Kids by L. Patricia Kite
Kids Gardening: A Kids Guide to Messing Around in
the Dirtby Kevin Raftery and Kim Gilbert Raftery
Ready, Set, Grow! by Suzanne Frutig Bales
Roots, Shoots, Buckets, and Boots by Sharon
Lovejoy
Sunflower Houses: Garden Discoveries for Children
of All Ages by Sharon Lovejoy
New Junior Garden Bookby Felder Rushing
Gardening with Children by Monika Hanneman,
Patricia Hulse, Brian Johnson, Barbara Kurland
and Tracey Patterson
Garden Crafts for Kids by Diane Rhoades
Kids Nature Bookby Susan Milord
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GrowingFamilies
of
Dimes
March
Many of us recognize March of Dimes as a primary charity that funds research
for healthy babies. Did you know that the organization supports many types
of medical research?
Franklin Delano Roosevelt established March of Dimes in 1938 with the sole
purpose of conquering polio. Having been stricken with the disease himself and
confined to a wheelchair, he didnt want other young people to experience a
similar fate. Within 20 years researchers had a vaccine for polio, and the
disease was declared eradicated from the U.S. in 1979.
Michelle Gogerty, state director of program services and pub-
lic affairs for the March of Dimes Iowa chapter, explained
that the success in eradicating polio and advancingmany other medical procedures is the reason March of
Dimes has become such a respected charity.
When polio was eradicated, the organization
turned its focus to infants and birth defects. But
soon researchers realized that moms needed to
be a major focus in further studies because their
health and lifestyles often affect fetal devel-
opment. March of Dimes research showed
the direct link between alcohol use and birth
defects. The organization was behind estab-
lishing the Apgar Scale for newborns, not to
mention numerous other screenings, including
genetic testing. March of Dimes also aided in
the development of surfactant, a substance given
to premature babies that helps their lungs function
properly. The group was key in getting the grains
you eat daily enriched with folic acid to prevent spina
bifida and other neural tube defects. Gogerty said March
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Flip a switch and the power to turn ona light is there. Its no wonder wesometimes take energy for granted. But
what about turning off that light when
we are done? We may not think about
energy all the time, but we should
always think about whether we
are wasting it.
Every month, the
energy bill reminds
you that energy isnt free
energy wastes money. Tha
your family could use for foo
games or to put in savings.
Many energy resources are nable. That means once we
they are gone. Fossil fuels suc
oil and natural gas have lim
plies. These non-renewable
power the generators that m
of the electricity we use. So
tant that we use them wisely
One family in Eastern Iowa
learned to use energy wise
Mom, Dad and five kids li
151-year-old house, the Co
ily had their work cut out
They knew they would
change their habits, but th
know that just a few chan
make such a big difference.
With the help of experts f
ant Energy the Conroys cam
several ways to save energy:
Mom, Tina, daughter
age 16, and Lucy, age
with the rest of the fam
lots of gadgets to cha
didnt know that leavin
ger plugged ineven
isnt charging a phon
electricity, called stand
by Alliant Ener
are attempting to eliminate non-
medically indicated labor before 39
weeks, said Gogerty. This campaign
started in 2003 in the U.S., but now
has been expanded worldwide. In 2011
the group added an education compo-
nent to the campaign called Healthy
Babies Are Worth the Wait. We
want to eliminate premature births,
said Gogerty. With the success record
of March of Dimes, Gogerty firmly
believes this is possible.
March of Dimes has a few other pro-
grams going on in Iowa as well. Count
the Kicks is a program to encourage
mothers to count how many kicks
they feel daily in the third trimester
of their pregnancy. This immensleyhelps in preventing stillborn births
by making mothers and their part-
ners aware of their infants normal
movement patterns and any signifi-
cant changes. The University of Iowa
is experimenting
with a centering
pregnancy group.
Women expecting
a baby at about the
same time attend
prenatal screen-
ings together and
develop a camara-
derie. The research
so far has shown
that mothers receiving this type of
support have babies with higher
birth weights. March of Dimes is also
behind Project Alpha, an educational
program geared toward young men to
show them the consequences of teen
pregnancy. Gogerty said the topics
covered in this program range from
abstinence and safe sex to parenting
skills.
Regardless of your familys history,March of Dimes impacts all of us.
Through the medical advances the
organization has funded, March
of Dimes research has definitely
helped reduce health care costs by
working tirelessly to get mothers
the prenatal care they need to have
a healthy baby.
Fund-raisingMarch of Dimes holds numerousfundraisers across the countryeach year. The Dubuque chapterhosts a walk and a signature chefsauction annually. All of the moneyraised in Iowa stays in Iowa forresearch and support programs.
In 2011 Nick and Sarah Ryan ofDubuque were the top fundrais-ers in Iowa and the third top fundraisers for March of Dimes in thenation. March of Dimes pridesitself on being a grassroots orga-nization that is funded and run byvolunteers. To be part of this effortyou can volunteer or donate to thelocal events.
March for Babies
April 21 at Eagle Point Park. Thewalk begins at 9 a.m. To register goto www.marchforbabies.org.
Signature Chefs Auction
Sept. 27 at the Grand River Centerfrom 6-9 p.m.
For more information on eitherevent contact Dawn Hallat 563-589-2322 or [email protected].
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of Dimes is now working on enriching
corn flour with folic acid to reduce
the occurrence of spina bifida in the
Hispanic population. March of Dimes
funding was behind identifying sickle
cell anemia and showing that genes
direct human development. The list
of accomplishments funded by March
of Dimes is long, and in some cases
you wont realize that the organiza-
tion was behind the achievement.
If you are planning to have a baby,
if you ever had a baby, or if you were
a baby, you have been touched by
March of Dimes, said Gogerty.
March of Dimes may have helped
you by simply providing additional
training for your medical team,but their impact most likely goes
beyond that.
Gogerty highlighted the campaign to
avoid premature births that March of
Dimes is currently working on. We
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loss. Now they know to plug in only as long
as they need to charge.
Clara, age 10, and Alice, 8, got a new dim-
mer switch in their room. Dimming the
lights can cut 40 percent of energy use and
help light bulbs last longer.
Liam, age 12, forgets to turn off the lights in
his bedroom. A light switch with a motion
sensor solved his problem. Now the lights
automatically come on when Liam is in the
room. And they go off when he leaves.
Dad, Barney, was often left in the colda
cold shower, that is. The five girls nearly
always used up all the hot water. A simple
shower timer now reminds them when its
time to get out. They also installed a show-
erhead adaptor. The adaptor shuts the water
stream off once the water gets warm. That
way, no hot water is wasted while someone
gets ready to jump in. They simply pull a
lever and the warm water flows again.
The Conroy family feels good about saving
energy. Their bills are lower, and they know they
are doing whats right for the environment.
Here are other ways you can save energy:
1. Dont leave the fridge door open as you think
about what you want. Decide what you want
to get out before you o pen the door.
2. Use a smart power strip to keep on the things
you want running all the time, but shut down
the things you dont. That way you can shut off
the DVD player and game console when the
TV is off, but keep the DVR turned on.
3. Set the thermostat to 68 degrees in winter and
78 degrees in summer. Use cold water instead
of hot water when doing the laundry. It takes
energy to heat water.
4. Always turn faucets off completely. If you
notice any leaks, fix them.
5. Close curtains to block the sun on warm
days. In winter, open them up so that the
sunshine warms the house.
6. Plant a tree. A trees shade cuts cool-
ing costs and keeps the air clean too.
Energy saving doesnt just have to be
at home; kids can also learn how to be
energy efficient at school. For several
years Alliant Energy has promoted the
importance of energy safety and energy
efficiency through classroom presenta-
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With the prior Alliant Energy Kids
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50 classrooms a year. With this newly
designed and expanded program, Alli-
ant Energy will have a presence in
almost 500 classrooms across our service
territory, said Robin Sempf, Senior
Product Manager of Alliant Energy.
The updated Alliant Energy Kids pro-
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grade in Alliant Energys service area
and is designed to help teach the most
important concepts about electricity and
natural gas: how it works, where it comes
from, ways to reduce energy usage and
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Each participating teacher receives a free
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copies ofThe Energy Zone and a large poster
to hang in their classroom. The Energy
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do your senses tell you? For me its a warm feeling
filled with beautiful bright colors, foot-tapping
Mariachi music, and mouth watering food!
But what is the celebration really all ab out?
Many people mistakenly think that Cinco de
Mayo is a celebration of Mexican independence.
Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on
September 16th. The celebration of Cinco de
Mayo came about after the Mexican-American
War of 184648. Mexico was nearly bankrupt
and the president, Benito Juarez, decided that
all foreign debt payments would be put off for
two years. France, England and Spain, the
countries Mexico owed money to, were not
happy about this and sent their naval forces to
Mexico to fight. England and Spain made a deal
with Mexico and left, but France decided to stay
and fight. They wanted their money back, but
they also wanted influence and control within
the country. France attacked Mexico in 1861.
by Becky Barnhart
French troops were well armed and well trained while
Mexican forces were neither. But Mexican forces prevailed,
and on May 5, 1862 (Cinco de Mayo literally means May
5th), the Mexicans defeated the French at Puebla. This
victory was a great boost to Mexican national pride, and is
the basis of the lively celebration we enjoy today.
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in certain regions of Mexico
and in cities in the United States with large Mexican-
American populations. Whole square blocks are set
aside for the celebration in Los Angeles and San Anto-
nio. There are parades, dancing and festivals with tradi-
tional Mexican food.
Here in the Dubuque area, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated
in a smaller way, but with no less enthusiasm.
At Dubuques Multicultural Center, Cinco de Mayo is
a much anticipated celebration. Families gather at the
center for food, music, crafts for the kids and entertain-
ment. Last year, there was a folklore dance group that
preformed native dances.
This years event will be held Friday, May 4, 5:307 p.m.
at the Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Ave-
nue, Dubuque. You can join in this
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which will include entertainment,
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Hey Mom & Dad...
did you hear
about these new
crib standards?
Have you ever had a day that you really just wanted
to get away from the noise of the busy street in front
of your home, the ringing phone a nd the numerous
other disruptions you face? The perfect peaceful
getaway is closer than you realize. The Dubuque
Arboretum and Botanical Gardens may be located
within the city limits of Dubuque, but as you drivethrough Marshall Park to the arboretum, you quickly
become immersed in nature.
Your curious explorers can roam the rose garden,
with plenty of fragrant options to sniff; just be wary
of those thorns. If you venture into the gardens on
a particularly warm day, the shade of the hosta gar-
den offers a nice reprieve. The formal English Gar-
den might make a nice place for a picnic, so take
along a blanket and lunch. Be sure to bring your
camera along because there is a plethora of colorful
photo ops, with or without the kids in them.
The highlight for most children is the Japanese Gar-
den. Complete with a koi pond, it is the largest tradi-
tional Japanese garden in the U.S. You can purchase
food for the fish at the gift shopthe koi will splash
you with gratitude. Your youngsters are sure to be
amazed at the number of fish in the pond, not to
mention their size and rainbow of colors.
If you have some real adventurers in your midst, the
arboretum also offers trails into wooded areas. Thisis a great opportunity to do some bird watching, test
your skills at identifying plant life or look for other
creatures that might be lurking under the bushes.
The Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens are
the only public gardens fully staffed by volunteers
and they are always looking for more volunteers.
You can stop in the gift shop Monday through Sat-
urday, 9a.m.8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m.8 p.m., for
more information on volunteering. The gift shop
also offers a birds-eye view of the garden from the
balcony, so be sure to make a trip upstairs.
For young broods that are still bursting with energy
after strolling the gardens, the Noon Lions Clubs
play area is an option. Be sure to bring along sometoys for the sand. There is also a pavilion next to
the play area, making it another good location for a
picnic. Despite the sand, swings, slides and mon-
key bars, likely the most talked about item is the
drinking fountain. My four-year-old found this par-
ticularly delightful, demanding pictures be taken to
show everyone her head in a lions mouth while she
was getting a drink.
If you are looking for a little more entertainment,
the arboretum will host a childrens spring party
May 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event boasts your
childs favorite fictional characters strolling the gar-
dens and hamming it up for the cameras as well as
numerous games and activities for the kids. Also
watch for details on the free Music in the Gardens
events held at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays throughout the
summer.
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issue? How do young pare
about crib safety?
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with the Visiting Nurses
Association (VNA) in Dubuque,
said, The infant population is such a vulner-
able population. It is our responsibility to pro-
vide the healthy and safe sleep environments
they deserve to thrive and grow. The Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) witnessed
the reporting of many injuries and even deaths
with the use of substandard cribs. So, beginning
June 28, 2011, the CPSC instituted measures
that all cribs manufactured and sold (includ-
ing resale) must comply with new and
improved Federal Safety Standards.
RegulationAccording to its web site, the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission is charged with
protecting the public from unreasonable risks of
injury or death from thousands of types of con-
sumer products under the agencys jurisdiction. It
is committed to protecting consumers and families
from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical
or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
web site, www.cpsc.gov, is where to go to find out
new product regulations and what products have
been recalled.
Klein elaborated that the new rules apply to full-
size and nonfull-size cribs and prohibit the manu-
facture or sale of traditional drop-side
rail cribs. The new rules also apply
to cribs currently in use at child care
centers and places of public accom-
modation (hotels and motels) with
compliance to the standard expected
by December 28, 2012, said Klein.
These are the new government
guidelines for crib safety that are in
effect as of June 28, 2011:
Traditional drop-side cribs can-
not be made or sold; immobi-
lizers and repair kits are not
allowed.
Wood slats must be made of
stronger woods to prevent
breakage.
Crib hardware must have anti-
loosening devices to keep it from
coming loose or falling off.
Mattress supports must be more
durable.
Safety testing must be more
rigorous.
RetrofittingThe CPSC does not allow immobiliz-
ers and repair kits for drop-side cribs.Klein explains, The crib standards
include multiple, complex require-
ments for many parts of a crib, mak-
ing it difficult to determine whether a
retrofitted crib currently in use would
meet the requirements without test-
ing that specific crib; typically, a crib
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General Crib SafetySo what types of things should parents look f
when buying a new crib? Klein recommends th
following: Make sure the crib you purchase mee
the current safety standards (www.cpsc.gov
Slats should be not more than 2 3/8 inches apar
All joints and parts should fit tightly. Woo
must be smooth and free of splinters; no cracke
or peeling paint or lead-based paint. Solid en
panels (no decorative cutouts). Corner pos
should be flush with the end panel. All hardwar
including screws, bolts, nuts, plastic parts, etc
should be present and part of the original equi
ment. Never substitute original parts with som
thing from a hardware store. Never use the crib
there are any missing, damaged or broken parts
Klein continues: The mattress should be the sam
size as the crib so there are no gaps to trap bod
parts. If you can fit more than 2 fingers between th
mattress and the side of the crib, the crib and ma
tress combination should not be used. Never pla
a crib near cords from a hanging window blind o
drapery. This is a strangulation hazard. Hangin
crib toys must be removed when baby first beginto push up on his or her hands and knees or whe
the baby is 5 months old, whichever occurs first.
Also, ask for a Certificate of Compliance to th
new crib standards implemented June 28, 201
Complete the registration form included wit
your crib when you purchase it and send it to th
manufacturer. If there is a recall, the manufa
turer is required to contact the consumer.
And finally, Klein recommends that paren
inspect every crib their child usesGrandpa
ents house, babysitters and/or child care.
There is certainly a lot to consider when deci
ing on a crib. Use the CPSC web site (www.cp
.gov) and your local VNA (563-556-6200)
help with any questions you may have.
is destroyed in the process of testing. Also, a ret-
rofit, such as a side-rail immobilizer, which previ-
ously might have been an acceptable remedy to
address a defect in a recalled crib, may not neces-
sarily make a crib compliant with the new cribstandards because additional new compliance
requirements now apply to that crib design.
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to be strong to overcome a rather bleak prognosis.
To give you an idea of how small he was, his dads
wedding band fit on Anders upper arm.
Now 5 years old, Anders parents, Chris and Phil,
consider him the glue that fully melded their
blended family. Chris and Phil have five older chil-
dren from previous relationships: James, 27; Aaron,
26; Jaclyn, 25; Pierce, 19 and Alyssa, 13. Blending
those five children together wasnt difficult when
the couple married 6 years ago, explained Chris, but
the surprise addition of Anders is exactly what they
needed to cement this family together.
The Jensens love the outdoors, so it is somewhat
fitting that Anders early arrival into the world began
on a family vacation to Door County Wisconsin
with a harried hour drive to the nearest hospital.Unable to stop the premature labor, medical staff
did everything in their power to save little Anders,
including performing CPR on his teeny body for 45
minutes until the helicopter arrived to take him to
a Green Bay hospital that was equipped to handle
such a premature baby. The Jensens have nothing
but praise for the staff in Sturgeon Bay and Green
Bay, because without their expert hands the fam-
ily wouldnt have all the joyful stories to share that
revolve around Anders. Alyssa expressed her admi-
ration for the medical staff by deciding she wants tobe a neonatologist.
Anders stayed in Green Bay for about 3 months until
he was strong enough to be moved to Dubuque.
Phil stayed with the other children in Dubuque and
returned to work at his law firm, visiting Chris and
Anders on weekends. After about 8 weeks, Chris
returned to her job at Medical Associates Health
Plans as an executive assistant so she would be
able to take more time off when Anders came home.
The first year was a rough roller coaster ride for the
family. With numerous medical problems to over-
come, they almost lost Anders a few times. That is why
the family is now involved with the March of Dimes by
participating in the walk every year and helping with
fund-raising efforts. The Jensons are the 2012 March
of Dimes ambassador family for the Dubuque region.
March of Dimes does primarily research on
infants. . . . There is no doubt we were the recipients
of some of that research, said Phil. He fully credits
the medical advances that March of Dimes fundedwith keeping his son alive.
Among the struggles Anders faced was difficulty
swallowing. He had to have a feeding tube for more
than a year. After being taught how to swallow,
Anders became quite a food connoisseur, listing
shrimp as his favorite food, but sushi and hummus
are also among his top picks.
Anders considers his parents jobs boring and
hopes to drive a garbage truck some day or do con-
struction work like his brother Aaron (the only one
in the family with a cool job, according to Anders).
If his Lego and Lincoln Log creations are any indi-
cation, an architect might not be a far reach either.
It is clear that the Jensens value quality family time,
citing skiing as the favorite family pastime, with time
on the water as a close second. The couple supports
their children through various sports and other activ-
ities. Alyssas favorite is volleyball, when she is not
spending time with her friends. They are waiting to
see what Anders sport of choice will be. Chris also
finds time to volunteer at Mercy Medical Centers GiftShop and Phil is on the Dubuque Symphony Board
and the Luther Manor Foundation Board.
After hearing Anders story, strong is a good word to
describe him when you think of everything he has
overcome. However, Anders isnt the only one flex-
ing some muscle in this family. The entire Jensen
crew showed their perseverance to get through very
difficult circumstances.
by Kelly Burtis
Alyssa, Anders, Phil and Chris Jensen
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Sunscreen tested asproviding sun protec-
tion factor (SPF) val-
ues below 15 will be
required to display a
label reading: Skin
Cancer/Skin Aging
Alert: Spending time
in the sun increases
your risk of skin cancer
and early skin aging.
This product has been
shown only to help prevent sunburn, not sk
cancer or early skin aging.
Manufacturers cannot claim that their su
screens are waterproof or sweatproof
They also cannot identify their products a
sunblocks. Sunscreens cannot claim
provide instant protection for more than tw
hours without reapplication unless the man
facturer submits data and gets approval fro
the FDA.Water resistance claims on a products fro
label must list the amount of time a user ca
expect to get the declared SPF level of prote
tion while swimming or sweating, based o
standard testing. Two times will be permitte
on labels: 40 minutes and 80 minutes.
All sunscreens must include standard Dru
Facts information on the back and/or side
the container.
While selecting the best sunscreen for your famiactivities according to the new guidelines is impo
tant, Weber also recommends practicing the ABC
Avoid, Block and Cover up. In addition to bloc
ing the suns harmful rays with sunscreen, Web
advises that avoiding the strongest rays of the da
(around midday) and covering up exposed sk
with hats and loose-fitting clothing can greatly a
in protecting your bodys largest organ: your skin.
Were not quite there yet, but soon enough thesummer sun will once again try to bake us all
to a crispthat is, unless we use UV (ultraviolet)
ray kryptonite: Sunscreen.
Dr. Charles Weber, dermatologist at Medical Associ-
ates in Dubuque, advises that using sunscreen is
the one thing we can do to protect against skin can-
cer. With 30 years experience, Weber has noticed an
increase in malignant skin growth at his own prac-
tice and noted heightened instances of melanoma
among young women nationally. With one in five
Americans developing skin cancer, Weber stated
that while we cant control heredity, [we] can control
behavior, including diligent sunscreen application.
According to KidsHealth.org, most children acquire
50 to 80 percent of their lifetime sun exposure
before age 18. Thats a lot of Vitamin D, but also a lot
of UV rays. Sunburns can still strike on cloudy days,
in between dips in the pool, and through sheer
clothing, so choosing a sunscreen shouldnt be just
a grab-and-go process. Just like buying insurance,
you want the best coverage for you and your family.
To ensure the best coverage, the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) recently released new rules for
sunscreen that are scheduled to take effect in June
2012. These new regulations are meant to provide
consumers with better information to choose the
right sun protection for themselves and their fami-
lies. Here is what you can expect for sunscreen this
summer:
Only sunscreen products proven to protect
against both UVB and UVA radiation canlegally be labeled broad spectrum and
SPF 15 or higher.
Sunscreen products labeled as broad spec-
trum and SPF 15 or higher must indicate that
the sunscreen will not only protect against sun-
burn, but, if used correctly in combination with
other sun protection measures, can reduce the
risk of skin cancer and early skin aging.
Red H t Rules for Sun Protectionby Natalie Deutmeyer
Dr. Charles Weber
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Albrecht AcresCAMP
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How often do you witness understanding and
compassion? At Camp Albrecht Acres, the staff
and campers work together to make sure these
two experiences are everyday occurrences. Serv-
ing more than 700 campers annually, Camp
Albrecht Acres provides a unique environ-
ment for people with special needs, explained
camp executive director Deb Rahe. She and her
camp staff work daily to make sure this mission
becomes a reality for campers year after year.
Founded in 1975, Camp Albrecht Acres wel-
comes campers to two different camping experi-
ences every year: the residential session, which
includes eight weeks at camp, and Camp Bee-
A-Friend, a two-week day camp. Camp pro-
gramming is designed to meet the needs of
each individual camper regardless of disability,
explained Rahe. Campers come from a wide
range of ages, disabilities and experiences, but,
Rahe noted, staff make an effort to make sure
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Camp Bee-A-FriendLooking for an opportunity to make some new friends, check out
summer camp and have loads of fun? Check out Camp Bee-A-
Friend! As their brochure on the camp notes, Camp Bee-A-Friend is
offered by Camp Albrecht Acres for children on the autism spectrum
and their typically developing peers and is designed to give children
on the autism spectrum the opportunity to work on social skills
and form friendships with each other and their typically developing
peers. For typically developing children, Camp Bee-A-Friend offers
children the opportunity to learn about the importance of inclusion
while celebrating the abilities that each individual brings to the world.
This two-week day camp will be held MondayFriday, August 617,
2012, at Camp Albrecht Acres in Sherrill, Iowa. To register, contact Camp
Albrecht Acres at 563-552-1771 or email executive director Deb Rahe at
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all campers are challenged to the best of their
ability through programming.
Camp at Albrecht Acres is action-packed!
While Rahe said that all campers love swim-
ming, fishing, arts and crafts and water games,
campers are offered a large selection of activities
to keep them bu sy throughout their stay.
One of the most exciting additions to pro-
gramming at Camp Albrecht Acres is Camp
Bee-A-Friend, a camp specifically designed for
children on the autism spectrum. During this
camp, kids with autism can more easily interact
with their nonautistic peers, inviting opportu-
nities for play, partnership and friendship. Serv-
ing roughly 50 children on the autism spectrum
and 50 children who are typically developing,
Camp Bee-A-Friend offers a unique, one-on-one setting for kids from both perspectives to
learn more about each other. Typically devel-
oping children who attend have an opportunity
to play with and be of help to children on the
autism spectrum. This experience helps them
to become more compassionate and under-
standing of people with differences, explained
Rahe. For kids on the autism spectrum, Camp
Bee-A-Friend offers the opportunity to inter-
act with their peers and take part in all camp
activities while enjoying being part of a group;
it allows these children to fit in.
While there are many opportunities for camp-
ers at Albrecht Acres, there are also many ways
for community members to get involved. Camp
Albrecht Acres is a nonprofit organization,
and in order to provide services, we have to
conduct several fundraisers each year. We rely
on private donations and grants to keep camp
operations up and running, said Rahe. Thecamp does not receive state or federal funding.
Volunteers are key to this, Rahe explained,
adding that we can always use volunteers,
especially at fund-raising events, and need
people to share their financial resources so
that we can continue our mission. We receive
a great amount of support from the Dubuque
community, which allows us to pro-
vide the services that we do.
There is little doubt that the ser-
vices provided at Camp Albrecht
Acres make a world of diff erence for
campers and their families each year.
Rahe appreciates the challenges in
raising children with special needs
and feels as though Camp AlbrechtAcres allows a breath of fresh air
for kids and parents alike. Parents
are afraid to send kids to camp,
she explained. Theyre afraid their
children might have difficulties our
staff wouldnt understand. Camp
Albrecht Acres staff is trained to
accommodate children and adults
with all kinds of challenges. Of
course, compassion and under-
standing are the main ingredients
of this successful effort, perhaps
best summed up in Rahes words: I
feel as though people with special
needs spend their lives trying to
conform to our world. When they
come through our gates, we con-
form to them. They have a won-
derful, wonderful time and look
forward to coming back, year after
year.
Photos courtesy of Camp Albrecht
Acres.
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Book reviews were generously contributed by Stormy
Mochal and Sue Davis. Please visit Stormy and Sue at
River Lights Bookstore in downtown Dubuque.
by Will Kelly
Movies Coming to Tri-States Silver ScreensCourtesy of www.movieinsider.com
TITLE RATINGRELEASE
DATE
Titanic PG-13 4/4
Iron Sky Not YetRated
4/4
The Hunter R 4/6
American Reunion R 4/6
Damsels in Distress PG-13 4/6
The Cold Light of Day PG-13 4/6
The Three Stooges PG 4/13
The Cabin in the Woods R 4/13
Lockout PG-13 4/13
Touchback PG-13 4/13
High School R 4/20
Think Like a Man Not Yet
Rated
4/20
Chimpanzee G 4/20
The Lucky One PG-13 4/20
The Raven R 4/27
The Pirates! Band of Misfits PG 4/27
TITLE RATINGRELEASE
DATE
Bernie PG-13 4/27
96 Minutes R 4/27
The Five-Year Engagement R 4/27
The Avengers Not YetRated
5/4
LOL PG-13 5/4
A Little Bit of Heaven PG-13 5/4
Dark Shadows Not YetRated
5/11
The Dictator Not YetRated
5/11
Girl in Progress PG-13 5/11
Battleship Not YetRated
5/18
What to Expect When YoureExpecting
Not YetRated
5/18
Men in Black III Not YetRated
5/25
Moonrise Kingdom PG-13 5/25
Books 2012 Award Winners!
Caldecott Medal A Ball f or Da isy by ChrisRaschka. $11.89, Ages 3 to 6.
An illustrator only dreams
to win one Caldecott
award in their lifetime. The
2012 winner Chris Raschka
now has two under his
belt, this year for his word-
less picture book A Ball
for Dais y. Follow Daisys
red ball across the vividly illustrated pages until
it pops. Feel Daisys heartbreak and her excite-
ment when a new red ball emerges in the paws
of a friend. Because there are no words in this
book, the story can be told differently each time
it is read which also makes it great for inspiring
questions between reader and listener. A Ball
for Dai syis a must-have for every young readers
growing library.
Stormy Mochal
Newbery Medal Dead End in Norvelt, by JackGantos. $11.19, Ages 10 to 14.
As you may remember, in a pre-vious review I predicted that
Okay For Nowby Gary Schmidt
would win this years Newbery
Award. What a bummer; it didnt
even win an honor medal. I still
recommend it!
But indeed, this years winner is brilliant. Dead End
in Norvelt, by Jack Gantos, is set in 1962 about a kid
uncoincidentally named Jack Gantos, whose plans
for summer fun fall apart when he is grounded
for life by his feuding parents. Two months full
of history, mystery and laughs ensue when Jack isloaned out to help out a feisty old neighbor type
up obituaries for the Norvelt News. This semiauto-
biographical tale is an ode to time and place and
the power of reading.
Printz Medal Where Things Come Back byJohn Corey Whaley. $11.89, Ages 14 to 17.
John Corey Whaley has won the
Printz Medal with his first pub-
lished work of fiction, Where
Things Come Back. Early in this
affecting story Cullen Witters
younger brother disappears from
their rural Arkansas town, lead-
ing to mystery and heartbreak.
In a seemingly unconnected nar-
rative, the suicide of Cabot Searcys college room-
mate has sent him on a quest to save mankind.
Cullens and Cabots worlds slowly intersect and
solve the mystery of Gabriels disappearance in a
shocking climax.
Sue Davis
extravagant or shocking personal lives weve come
to expect from celebrities. For anyone concerned
about the direction in which our pop culture has
been heading over the past decade, this is certainly
a positive development.
The Bottom Line: Despite the amount of atten-
tion that Bon Iver has received, it remains to be
seen whether they will catch on with a younger
crowd. Though rarely explicit, most of their songs
are decidedly adult-oriented, both musically and
lyrically. For this reason, its level of appeal to the
youngest demographics is limited, and it is unlikely
that most kids will be expressing an interest any
time soon. But for older teens looking for a more
mature and thoughtful music experience, Bon Iver
could be a refreshing change of pace from much of
whats out there today.
Music Bon Iver 2011 Jagjaguwar Records
Bonnie Who? That was the question on many view-
ers minds when the Wisconsin-based band with
an unpronounceable name won the 2012 Grammy
Award for Best New Artist. Though they have been
a fixture in the indie music scene for several years,
it was only with their latest self-titled release that
Bon Iver, fronted by singer-songwriter Justin Ver-
non, began to attract mainstream attention. With
their recent Grammy win and an ever-growing fan-
base, it is likely their popularity will only continue to
increase from here.
The Bad News: First of all, it should be noted that
although the album does not bear a parental advi-
sory label, there is a single instance of profanity
(Holocene), and an edited version is not currently
available. Aside from that, there is little else that
could be considered objectionable, though most
songs deal with fairly mature subject matter that
younger audiences will
likely have a hard time
understanding or relating
to. Vernons poetic, stream-
of-consciousness lyrics are
very difficult to interpret,
and heartbreak (Calgary,
Beth/Rest) and nostal-
gia (Holocene, Michicant) are two prominent
themes. It is also worth noting that this album is
rarely upbeat, and the tone is largely melancholy
throughout.
The Good News: Bon Iverwas one of 2011s most
critically acclaimed albums, and for good rea-
son. The bands unique blend of folk and art-rock
sounds unlike anything else in popular music
today. Their unexpected success reflects what
appears to be a growing trend lately: the idea of
humble, independent-minded artists being rec-
ognized solely for their music rather than the
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creations will be exhibited in the librprogram will be held in the Aigler Authe 3rd floor. Space is limited and reis required. Please register by callingat 563-589-4225 and ask for the ChilDesk at extension 2228. Donations oappreciated.
Reading with Rover, Carnegie-Stout Library, Dubuque May 12, 10:30 a.m.stories, but cant read to themselveswith Rover is a partnership of the DuRegional Humane Society and CarnePublic Library for kids in grades K3. get the opportunity to read to a pet, ojust listen to a pet story along with socompanions. Please do not bring youDubuque Humane Society volunteer a group of kid-friendly dogs each moregistration is required.
Family Reading Night, Multicultural Center, DubuqueMay 17, 6:00 p.m. Treading program is open to families win K5th grades. Program includes distory time and parent/children activchild gets to select a book to add to
at home. FREE program; dinner provi563-582-3681 to register.
River Rodeo Presents the 9th annuaRodeo, Dubuque Co. Fairgrounds, TriEquine ParkMay 1820, 2012. The Committee proudly presents the 9th High School Rodeo in Dubuque. Alsowill be junior high contestants gradeFriday at 4:00 p.m., followed by an opteam roping and barrel racing. Saturdschool contestants begin competitioa.m. with rodeo performances at 1 & 78:30 a.m. is the cutting competition, rodeo at noon. RAIN or SHINE! Great all weekend long. Admission is $5 inat the gate, and $15 for a weekend p
Galena Astronomical SocietyNightObserving/Stargazing, The Galena TOwners Club, GalenaMay 19, 8:00a spectacular sunset, the mythologyheavens and deep sky. Lunar and plviewing with telescopes. All ages wemore information call 815-777-8272.
Marshallese Constitutional Day, PreDubuqueSaturday, May 26. The Cothe Marshall Islands was enacted on
Join the Marshallese community fromand the surrounding areas as they cethis national holiday remembered on
Islands and in communities where Mhave migrated. Activities will includecompetitions, cultural and dance prefood/refreshments and special guesThis event is free and open to the pu563-582-3681 for times.
Family Reading Night, Multicultural FamilyCenter, DubuqueApril 19, 6:00 p.m. This funreading program is open to families with childrenin K5th grades. Program includes dinner, groupstory time and parent/children activities. Eachchild gets to select a book to add to their librariesat home. FREE program; dinner provided; call563-582-3681 to register.
U.S. Grant Birthday Celebration, Ulysses S.Grant Home State Historic Site, GalenaApril2022. A variety of events commemorating thebirthday of Galenas favorite son: Living history,speakers, pie auction, period church service andfree museum admission all weekend. For moreinformation, call 815-777-9129.
Money Smart Week, Carnegie-Stout PublicLibrary, DubuqueApril 21April 28. Check outour display of great books for kids to help thembecome money smart. Guess the number ofpennies in the jar located at the Childrens HelpDesk and get a free $100 bill bookmark. Winnerwill receive a cool electronic money jar.
Earth Day Fest, Turner Hall, GalenaApril25, 9:00 a.m. 5th annual Galena celebrationof our natural resources. Open house format
with displays and information presented byenvironmental organizations and businesses.Free trees to take home and plant, live music andfood available.
Peeps-a-Palooza!, Carnegie-Stout Public Library,DubuqueApril 25, 3:00 p.m. Have you everpainted with a peep? Have you ever dipped apeep in chocolate or deep fried it? Not sure whatto do with those leftover peeps? I do! Sign up forthis program that will be creative, delicious andfun while using marshmallow peeps. For ages12high school. Please register by calling thelibrary at 563-589-4225 and ask for the ChildrensHelp Desk at extension 2228.
Kids Flicks, Carnegie-Stout Public Library,DubuqueApril 25, 2:00 p.m. Join us for popcornand a showing of a feature film in the Story TimeRoom. For ages 612. This activity is free, butseating is limited. Please register by calling thelibrary at 563-589-4225 and ask for the ChildrensHelp Desk at extension 2228.
Teen Advisory Board, Carnegie-Stout PublicLibrary, DubuqueApril 26, 4:00 p.m. Whatprograms would you like to see for teens at theLibrary? What music titles and graphic novelsshould we add to our collection? If you areage 12high school you can help make thesedecisions and become a part of the Teen AdvisoryBoard. This is a lot of fun and a great opportunityto earn volunteer credit for school. Call Sharon at563-589-4225 extension 2237.
Happy 45th AnniversaryBrown Bear, Brown Bear,What Do You See?, Carnegie-Stout Public Library,DubuqueApril 28, 10:00 a.m. Its a celebration!Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?byBill Martin Jr. and illustrated by Eric Carle wasvoted one of the favorite books in Dubuque. Weare throwing a 45th anniversary party for thebook with games, activities and crafts. Come
anytime between 10:00 a.m. and noon to help uscelebrate by fishing in our duck pond or visitingone of the many activity stations based on whatBrown Bear saw. For preschool ages and families.Please register by calling the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the Childrens Help Desk atextension 2228.
Pennies, Nickels and Dimes ... Oh My!, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril 28, 2:00p.m. Join us for stories, games and fun around thetheme of money. Watch and hear the songs fromSchool House Rock: Money Rockand get creativedesigning your own bank. For ages 68. Pleaseregister by calling the library at 563-589-4225and ask for the Childrens Help Desk at extension2228.
May
APRILlibrary to build, create and have fun. The library provides theLEGOs; you provide the know-how! LEGOs creations will beexhibited in the library. The program will be held in the AiglerAuditorium on the 3rd floor. Space is limited and registrationis required. Please register by calling the library at 563-589-4225 and ask for the Childrens Help Desk at extension 2228.Donations of LEGOs are appreciated.
Dubuque Winter Farmers Market,The Colts Drum & Bugle CorpBuilding, DubuqueApril 7, 14, 21, 28, 9:00 a.m. Winter FarmersMarket every Saturday morning at 11th & Central Avenue in TheColts Drum & Bugle Corp Building. Warm and cozy setting where30 vendors sell their homemade products. Breakfast and coffeeis served.
Storytimes at Comiskey Park, Comiskey Park, DubuqueApril9, 10:30 a.m. In partnership with the City of Dubuque LeisureService Department, the Carnegie-Stout Public Library offersstory times at the Comiskey Park Center on the 2nd Monday ofthe month. This 2030 minute story time is for ages 35.
Iowas Underground Railroad, Multicultural Family Center,DubuqueApril 11, 4:00 p.m. Outreach program presentedby the African American Museum of Iowa. Theres no HarrietTubman in this workshopthis is all about Iowas UndergroundRailroad. Students make their own daring escape from slavery,but not before learning common Underground Railroad codesand learning how to navigate using the stars. This workshop is
open to youth in 1st5th grades. FREE event; call 563-582-3681to register.
Opening Doors Dash 5K Run/Walk, Clarke University,DubuqueApril 14, 8:00 a.m. Come run, walk or cheer at theOpening Doors 7th Annual 5K. The course begins and ends atClarke Universitys Kehl Center. Registration is available onlineat www.openingdoorsdbq.org, or at the event, starting at 8 a.m.for both runners and walkers. The childrens 1/2 mile fun runtakes place at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K run and walk starts at 9 a.m.Awards and prizes follow. The cost is $25 before April 1, and $35on or after April 1. Proceeds help Opening Doors: Maria Houseand Teresa Shelter. Continue our support of homeless womenand children in the tri-state community.
Reading with Rover, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril 14, 10:30 a.m. Dogs love stories, but cant read tothemselves! Reading with Rover is a partnership of the DubuqueRegional Humane Society and Carnegie-Stout Public Library forkids in grades K3. Kids will get the opportunity to read to apet, or they can just listen to a pet story along with some caninecompanions. Please do not bring your own dog, a DubuqueHumane Society volunteer will provide a group of kid-friendlydogs each month. No registration is required.
Barbie Fest 2012, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril14, 1:00 p.m. Are you ready for a day devoted to everythingBarbie? Join us for a fun-filled time for you and your favoriteBarbie doll. Youll watch a Barbie movie, make your ownnecklace, enjoy some sweets and even get to see a life-sizedBarbie! Ages 6 and up. Please register by calling the library at563-589-4225 and ask for the Childrens Help Desk at extension2228.
Teens R Reading Book Club, Carnegie-Stout Public Library,DubuqueApril 16, 4:00 p.m. Please register at the ChildrensHelp Desk and pick up a copy of the book Maze Runnerby
James Dashner. Ages 12high school.
BTween the Pages Book Club, Carnegie-Stout Public Library,DubuqueApril 19, 4:00 p.m. Please register at the ChildrensHelp Desk and pick up a copy of the book Closed for the Seasonby Mary Downing Hahn. Ages 912.
Teen Poetry Contest, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril 1April 30. April is poetry month and we invite you to enteryour poem in our contest. The winning poem will receive a giftcertificate to River Lights, 2nd Edition Bookstore and be enteredinto the Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) library journal for theirannual teen poetry contest. For ages 12high school. Pick upguidelines at the Childrens Help Desk. Questions? Please call563-589-4225 ext. 2237.
Toddler Time, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril 2, 9, 16, 23, 9:15 and 10:30 a.m. These twenty-minuteprograms feature short stories, songs and movement activitiesfor children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Noregistration is required; parental participation is a must.
Mother Goose Time, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril 3, 10, 17, 24, 10:30 a.m. Children ages birth18 monthsand a favorite adult will learn rhymes, songs and action rhymesduring this interactive program. This program gives your childthe opportunity to hear diverse vocabulary while you get toknow other families. A fifteen-minute social time with toys,music and your friends will follow the sessions. No registrationis required; parental participation is a must.
Toddler Time, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30 p.m. These twenty-minute programs featureshort stories, songs and movement activities for childrenages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. No registration isrequired; parental participation is a must.
Bank on Your Family, Multicultural Family Center, DubuqueApril 5, 6:00 p.m. This interactive program, open to familieswith children in 2nd5th grades, explores the basics of saving,spending, sharing and growing money. FREE program; dinnerprovided; call 563-582-3681 to register.
Read Aloud Crowd, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, DubuqueApril 6, 13, 20, 27, 10:30a.m. Stories, sing-alongs, movementactivities, circle games, and lots of fun recommended forchildren ages 36