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Show HILLTOP TIMES 3 illAis Recreational needs for all abilities Also ahead school fair Aug. 18 at Hess Gym A and skill levels at family picnic Wounded warriors invited, as are special needs military, civilian families BY MARY Lou GORNY Hilltop Times editor S nowbasin Adaptive will be on hand to demonstrate recreational opportunities for anyone interested in skiing equipment that makes skiing more accessible at an event scheduled for July 30 from noon to 4 p.m. at Centennial Park. There will be several other service providers offering hands-on recreational displays and demonstrations. All active duty, wounded warriors, retired military, Guard, Reserves and Department of Defense civilians who either have a disability or a family member with special needs and are interested in such recreational adaptations or other similar needs are invited to the Families with Special Needs Picnic. Pizza will be provided and all families are asked is to bring a side dish or dessert. Beyond that, all that is required is an RSVP to the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 801-7774681. A DJ will announce all events and there will be specially planned games for younger family members. Loghan Zundal, a Boy Scout, working on an Eagle Scout project, is taking charge of providing games for children of all interests and abilities. Games are planned to appeal to those with sensory deprivations but the games are appealing to all abilities. There will be a small train to give rides to the children and bouncy castles supervised by the Scout Troop members assisting Zundal at the event as well as other volunteers. Canine Companions will also provide a demonstration of what their dogs can do. Judith Maughan, Hill School liaison officer, reported that at the Special school fair Aug. 18 will offer cotton candy, popcorn and school supplies to give families a chance to stock up before the school year, said Judith Maughan, Hill Installation liaison officer. "We will have private schools, charter schools and recreation opportunities there," said Maughan. Tammy Custer, Exceptional Family Program - Family Support coordinator reports that early Schedule of events Noon — Event begins. Noon-4 p.m. — Splash pad and two bouncy castles available, playground open. Noon-3:30 p.m. — Games provided by Boy Scouts. 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. — Lunch available. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. — DJ plays. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. — Kids train runs. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. — Service agencies provide hands-on displays and demonstrations. 1 p.m.-2:15 p.m. — Canine Companion demonstrations. 1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. — Inspire Dance Stduio demonstration. 2 p.m.-2:154 p.m. — Hap-Ki-Do (martial arts) desmonstration. 4 p.m. — Event ends. Hilltop Times correspondent C hildren are invited to join one of the 12 tribes and explore the town of Nazareth to learn more about the life of the young Jesus Christ at the Hill Chapel's vacation bible school. This year's theme, Hometown Nazareth, will focus on the young life of Jesus. Children will learn more about him, his family life and about those who doubted he was God's son and Lou GORNY Hilltop Times editor F red and Barbara Adams thought a festival begun 50 years ago in Cedar City, Utah, with folding chairs for the audience and local and university student actors presenting Shakespeare would succeed, but as Fred puts it, "I never thought I would live to be a part of the fiftieth celebration." The Utah Shakespeare Festival awarded a Tony for regional theater is celebrating the achievement with three of its most popular productions: "Richard the III," "Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Romeo and Juliet." "I am directing 'Dream' " I, Licensed Clinical Psychologist PREFERRED TRICARE PROVIDER Legend Hills Building 1725 East 1450 South, Suite 105, Clearfield, Utah 84015 Office Phone: 801-773-0535 http://www.centerforgrowthandpotential.com restaurants I services I whatever 11 get o'buY onii, Awl and search 130GO" .E to find food offers! Iva 474 .•te amq A c;17 Save" to 80 3-8855 to subse be to FRE food offers from Uta ind t.com Needs Summit in April, she was told a dog had been placed with an 8-yearold child. The autistic child was able to sleep for the first time through the night without his parents coming to his aid two or three times a night. "I thought that was really interesting," said Maughan. "I was told it's just opened up his world." Tammy Custer, Exceptional Family Program - Family Support coordinator, is excited about all the prospective entertainment planned for the event and opportunities for all. "The overall theme of this event is recreation," she said. "We have some great events lined up." Also planned are martial arts and dance demonstrations by teachers and studios accepting special needs students, some of whom will be participants in the demonstrations. For questions or more information, call Tammy Custer at 801-586-2611 or Judith Maughan at 801-777-5960. The event is a Team Hill project sponsored by an Air Force Aid Society Grant, Utah Military Families Foundation and being put on by Hill's Special Needs Team. *Standard those who stood up for him. "There will be a lot of role playing including being workers in a marketplace from that time period," said Vicki Preston, Catholic Elementary Coordinator of Religious Education. Other activities will include meeting Mary, Jesus' mother and listening to her tell stories about her son when he was young, and children will learn how to stand up for their beliefs. The VBS is free and open to all children with this summer," said Fred, "and having put seven third-graders in as my fairies, I have discovered all over again, that he is timeless. They have succumbed to the magic of Shakespeare just as audiences have for over 450 years." Also on stage as part of the festival are "Noises Off," "Music Man" and "The Glass Menagerie." A green show is free before the evening productions on the lawn, child care is available for a fee but must be reserved in advance and orientations for those unfamiliar with the productions are available before the shows. Not to be missed are the seminars in the nearby grove the Messaging M:11120 Apply www.utahfindit.com RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR FREE . Come Celebrate our bread with any purchase. Expires 9/20/11. BIRTHDAY BASH base access, ages 3 to those entering the 7th grade. It will be held at the Base Chapel, Aug. 1-5, 6 p.m. to 8:30pm. Parents can register their children by picking up a form from the chapel or online at https:// www.groupvbspro.com/ vbs/halillChapelVBS There is also a need for several volunteers to help out with various activities. Those interested are being asked to sign up online or call Vicki Preston at 801- 776-2329 or Ann Marie Price at 801-540-9238. CELEBRATE WITH HALF-PRICE SPECIALTY ITEMS ALL MONTH •• 50th anniversary for Tony-award winning Utah festival BY MARY be there as well to give information on what kind of school supplies children will need for the coming year. • • S• O• .•..o• il.? CENTER FOR GROWTH & POTENTIAL visit Vutahfind itcom Vacation Bible School to 'visit' Nazareth BY KRISTA STARKER intervention services will also be available at the fair. Davis County and Weber County Schools will 4 morning after, also without charge, where actors, directors or other festival representatives welcome audience questions. For tickets visit http:// www.bard.org/ or call 1-800-PLAYTIX. 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