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Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery Summer Camp 2
Discovery Summer STEAM Camp Join the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery for Summer Discovery Camp 2022! We have two weeks of camp in session at the Shade Community Center this year, starting Tuesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 9 AND/OR Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22. This half-day outdoor camp for rising 1st-6th graders… Read More

Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery Summer Camp 2
Discovery Summer STEAM Camp Join the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery for Summer Discovery Camp 2022! We have two weeks of camp in session at the Shade Community Center this year, starting Tuesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 9 AND/OR Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22. This half-day outdoor camp for rising 1st-6th graders… Read More

Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery Summer Camp 2
Discovery Summer STEAM Camp Join the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery for Summer Discovery Camp 2022! We have two weeks of camp in session at the Shade Community Center this year, starting Tuesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 9 AND/OR Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22. This half-day outdoor camp for rising 1st-6th graders… Read More

Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery Summer Camp 2
Discovery Summer STEAM Camp Join the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery for Summer Discovery Camp 2022! We have two weeks of camp in session at the Shade Community Center this year, starting Tuesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 9 AND/OR Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22. This half-day outdoor camp for rising 1st-6th graders… Read More

Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery Summer Camp 2
Discovery Summer STEAM Camp Join the Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery for Summer Discovery Camp 2022! We have two weeks of camp in session at the Shade Community Center this year, starting Tuesday, July 5 through Saturday, July 9 AND/OR Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22. This half-day outdoor camp for rising 1st-6th graders… Read More

‘Reading Rainbow’ is getting a reboot but without LeVar Burton
By: Elizabeth Blair | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Reading Rainbow is about to get a reboot tailored to a generation of kids who rarely get their entertainment from broadcast TV. Streaming live this Sunday on the platform Looped, Reading Rainbow Live is described as an interactive “event” full of music, dancing and games. One glaring omission: LeVar Burton who… Read More

The FDA postpones a highly anticipated meeting on the Pfizer vaccine for young kids
By: Scott Hensley | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A highly anticipated meeting of expert advisers to discuss whether to recommend the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for young children has been postponed. The Food and Drug Administration said Pfizer told the agency that new data have recently emerged regarding its emergency use authorization request for the Pfizer vaccine… Read More

COVID-19 vaccine for young kids could be ready this month
By: Peter Granitz | Rob Stein | NPR
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Updated February 1, 2022 at 7:42 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The last age group of the population unable to get a Covid-19 vaccine may soon be able to do so — and much earlier than anticipated. Pfizer-BioNTech is expected to file a submission for emergency use to the Food and Drug Administration for… Read More

The Birth Circle Online Monthly Meeting
Get ready to meet several of our area’s newly certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians as they share with us about car seat safety basics and how you can be sure your child is properly secured during travels! Nearly 4 in 5 car seats are being used incorrectly, ‘cuz we just don’t know what we don’t… Read More

Nearly 1 million kids ages 5-11 will have their first COVID shots by the end of today
By: Tamara Keith | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Beloved stuffed animals in hand, they lined up at schools, pop-up clinics and children’s hospitals to do something that little kids generally hate to do: get a shot. COVID vaccinations for 5- to 11-year-olds began in earnest late last week, ramping up over the weekend and early this week. By the… Read More

Try Hockey For Free
The Columbus Blue Jackets invite first-time participants, boys and girls ages 5 to 9, to try hockey for free through the Get Out And Learn program. Participants will learn the basics of hockey in a fun and safe atmosphere. 60 minutes of instruction FREE stick, jersey and knit gloves FREE skate rental Advanced registration is… Read More

FDA authorizes use of Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
By: Joe Neel | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. This lower-dose formulation of the companies’ adult vaccine was found to be safe and 90.7% effective in preventing COVID-19. The agency acted Friday after a panel of independent scientists advising the FDA strongly supported… Read More

Kids’ mental health and safety in the spotlight as social media execs face Congress
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A Senate committee is widening its investigation into the impact social media platforms have on children, teens and young adults, with more apps facing congressional scrutiny. NewsHour’s William Brangham reports with Jean Twenge, a psychology professor and author of “iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant,… Read More

Ohio bill would give foster children a “bill of rights”
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Two Democratic Ohio lawmakers are sponsoring what’s being called the “Foster Youth Bill of Rights” that they say will give at least 15,000 children in the state’s custody more knowledge about their options and give them more of a voice in their care. Statehouse correspondent Jo Ingles reports the… Read More

What parents need to know about vaccinating young children against COVID-19
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — The White House laid out plans Wednesday for children between the ages of 5 and 11 to soon receive the COVID-19 vaccine. If approved, shots could begin as soon as November. But many parents are still wondering about whether to get their children vaccinated. Dr. Jennifer Nuzzo, lead epidemiologist for the… Read More

Lawmakers want to let teens work later on a school night
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The bill would allow 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9pm on a school night. Current law says those teenagers have to stop working at 7pm when they have school the next day. Sen. Tina Maharath (D-Canal Winchester) said the bill, SB251, requires approval by parents. “They’re still not able… Read More

Pfizer Officially Asks The FDA To Authorize Its COVID Vaccine For Kids Aged 5-11
By: Joe Hernandez | NPR
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Updated October 7, 2021 at 9:27 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Pfizer and BioNTech are officially asking the Biden administration to authorize the use of their COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Pfizer tweeted on Thursday that the companies had submitted their formal request for Emergency Use Authorization of the vaccine to… Read More

Kids As Young As 5-Years-Old Will Be Eligible For Ohio’s Vaccine Lottery
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio is launching another COVID-19 vaccine incentive program to give out scholarships to winners of a sweepstakes if they get the shot. But there’s a catch in this new lottery plan. That means the “Vax-2-School” lottery will be postponed, in hopes that approval happens by the end of the… Read More

Pfizer Submits Favorable Initial Data To The FDA On Kids’ COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
By: Bill Chappell | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Pfizer and BioNTech are another step closer to seeking authorization for young children to receive the COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine, submitting data to the Food and Drug Administration that shows a “robust” antibody response and “favorable” safety outcomes in kids ages 5 to 11 who received the two-dose regimen in clinical trials…. Read More

Museum Kids’ Program
Our Junior Member program is back! Kids 6-12 can join us at the Ross County Historical Society on July 28 for a day of fun, crafts, and exploring our collection of ancient Native American artifacts. Call 740-772-1936 to reserve a spot; space is limited!

Athens County Students And Teachers Team Up To Create Community Mural
By: Taylor Burnette
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — From rolling hills, to pawpaws, to bricks, to “ditch lilies,” there are a lot of symbols that students think of when they think of Athens County. These ideas, and the communities they represent, will be intertwined in a mural created by local students and teachers. Students’ ideas about their communities are at… Read More

Summer with the Library – Storytime-to-Go Bags
Everything you need to sing, dance and shake along at home. Available at all branches starting 06/07 while supplies last.

Sneak Peak: WOUB Virtual Screening Of New PBS Kids Show
Parents, grandparents, teachers and kids are going to love the newest show coming to PBS Kids, and they’ll have a chance to watch a sneak peek with WOUB Public Media. The 30-minute screening of Donkey Hodie will be held virtually on April 29 at 10 a.m. using Zoom. Inspired by the funny, quirky side of children’s TV… Read More

Tumbling for Kids
At the YMCA of Parkersburg, you can roll, flip and jump your way to fun without worrying about competitions! Our Tumbling for Kids program is perfect for beginners who would like help in forming solid gymnastics fundamentals such as cart-wheels, backbends, handstands, and more. The 7-week program also teaches life skills such as goal setting, safety, self-discipline,… Read More

Tumbling for Kids
At the YMCA of Parkersburg, you can roll, flip and jump your way to fun without worrying about competitions! Our Tumbling for Kids program is perfect for beginners who would like help in forming solid gymnastics fundamentals such as cart-wheels, backbends, handstands, and more. The 7-week program also teaches life skills such as goal setting, safety, self-discipline,… Read More