What You Need: ›› cotton swabs ›› white glue ›› fine tip magic marker ›› pink pencil or crayon ›› scissors ›› white paper ›› 2 clothes pins ›› ribbon (make it a bow tie if you have a boy!) Directions: Cut oval out of white paper. Cut tips of cotton swabs off
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Easter Bunny Craft
What You Need: ›› sucker ›› pipe cleaner ›› styrofoam ball (about $3 for pack of 10 at Hobby Lobby) ›› wiggly eyes ›› pom poms ›› felt ›› glue Directions: Slide styrofoam ball onto stick of sucker. Glue eyes and pom poms on for nose, hands and tail. Glue pipe
Building Beds for Children in Need
The Build-A-Bed project has provided children in our community a warm and comfortable place to sleep at night. The first year I was involved with Build-a-Bed, I helped deliver a bed to a home. I met a young lady; we will call her Susie. Susie was 6 or 7 years old and lived with her grandmother.
Miracles Do Happen
You’ve said, “I Do.” You’re happily married to the love of your life. You have amazing jobs, you’ve taken trips and now you are ready to settle down and start a family. You’re both ready, and the timing is perfect. If only it were that easy for every couple. Jason and Tara Barnes met on July 16,
Kindness is a Virtue: The Wheeler Family’s Journey Through Autism
“I’m kind.” That’s what Jax Wheeler wants you to know about him. Jax, a 21-year-old man with autism, was born and raised in Henderson alongside his brother, Vince, and sister, Olivia. His parents, Terry and Dawn, agree with his assessment. “Jax has a big heart and he cares about people,” said
Tune in to Holy Name
You do not have to look far to find music with a meaning. Kids at Holy Name School recently watched their dreams come true when they were called to make a CD. Where the Idea Originated Jenny Mills, director of liturgy and music at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School, worked with the children
Kids Takeover – Marshmallow Butter
Macie Nally, age 8, said this recipe is something she made up on her own while experimenting with s’mores in the kitchen. She added her favorite candy in place of the Hershey chocolate bar to make this yummy, and colorful, s’more with a twist. Enjoy! Ingredients: » M&Ms »
Innovation Hubs: Adapting to the World of Technology
When you visit Bend Gate Elementary School, you may hear students talking about the Steamy Swamp. It may take you by surprise and make you wonder if they are talking about a science project or a recess game. The Steamy Swamp The Steamy Swamp is indeed a place at Bend Gate Elementary School.
A Family of Many Talents
Local family shares talents with those in the community. It’s not very often you find a family who encompasses a variety of talent, but Alan and Cathe Hedgespeth and their younger daughter, Hallie Siewert, are one of those families. What started out as a hobby for each of them turned into so
A Life to Remember
A young man’s life was turned upside down after a tragic accident, but his accident only made him stronger. A Passion for Snowboarding From skateboards to unicycles, TK was always up for a challenge. TK Johns loved learning new things. Even as a little boy, the Henderson native spent much of
Calling all Hendersonians!