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Get ready for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and a dash of nostalgia at our Adult Game Night Extravaganza! Whether you’re a board game enthusiast, card shark, or just love a good challenge, this event is tailor-made for adults looking to unwind and connect with fellow game enthusiasts.
Name That Tune – Board Games – Cards – Karaoke
1st Friday of each month | April – August
6 – 8 PM
Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave.
Ages 13 – 17 | $50 per person
August 5 – August 28 | Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place | 1821 NW 21st Ave. 6 – 8 PM
Dear Neighbor,
This week, I am back home in the Sunshine State’s Third Congressional District! It’s always a breath of fresh air to be back and on the ground meeting with my neighbors. After a busy legislative year, I always look forward to August as the chance to connect with you and take back more great ideas to Washington in September.
As we head into the weekend, we’re closely monitoring Invest 97L, a tropical development heading into the Gulf of Mexico. The latest models as of Friday morning indicate it will weaken as it moves north, but we know how quickly these storms can change. With this in mind, please stay tuned to local news and weather alerts for the latest information regarding heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and flooding that this storm may bring. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
This week, we said goodbye to our four summer interns as they finished their final week in our office. We’re so thankful to have had these wonderful students work for our district. I wish them luck as they return back to the Swamp and law school this fall.
Back home, Team Kat had the privilege to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for our community’s newest green space, Ocala Park Estates. This new park will only add to our already beautiful home and serve as a place for all to enjoy. Continue reading
This week, as millions of Florida students prepare for another academic year, we honored the school resource officers who protect them with a Thin Line Tribute. Our Thin Line Tribute initiative recognizes the daily, often thankless efforts, of Florida’s front-line law enforcement officers—and you don’t get more front line than serving in a school!
During the tribute, at a high school in Volusia County, we also announced that the school district will be joining our Hallway Heroes program. We created Hallway Heroes last year to encourage students to build bonds of trust with school resource officers—so they are more comfortable reporting suspicious or dangerous activity in schools.
Through this unique program, attention-grabbing, age-appropriate posters are strategically placed in school hallways instructing students on how to engage with school resource officers. For older students, these displays include our statewide anonymous crime-reporting tipline, **TIPS. Continue reading
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(NewsUSA) – Children can begin learning and participating in household duties as young as two. While handling the tasks yourself may be easier and less time-consuming, involving your children in the home can bring a sense of joy and togetherness, helping them gain confidence, a sense of accountability, and a deeper connection to their family members.
If you’re thinking, “But where do I start?” the key is in the approach and consistency. You must be as committed to your child’s role as they are. Here are a few tips to help create helpers in the home.
Keep it age appropriate. As a good rule of thumb, your child should be assigned one role or responsibility for each year of age. If they’re three years old, give them three tasks. Make sure the tasks fit their developmental level. If you make them too difficult, they could get frustrated along the way.
It’s all about learning and growth. If you keep this top of mind, you’re bound to be successful. Take the time to explain and demonstrate each task, then do the task with the child the first few times. After that, let them try it on their own. It won’t be perfect, but each attempt is a step towards independence. Set expectations with your child and be clear in your ask. Take each task one at a time to avoid overwhelming your child. Continue reading
