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Pause to Remember: This Week's Picks September 8 – 12

9/8/14 - By Jacqueline Stansbury

The anniversary of 9/11 can be a tough one for parents. We all have different yardsticks when it comes to what kinds of information we are willing to share with our children. If you know you are not ready to talk about this topic with your kids, this is a good week to monitor their exposure to the internet and television. As the eleventh approaches, images and sound bites will be omnipresent in the media. If your kids are older, or super inquisitive, and you are prepared to begin a conversation with them about this dark day in our nation’s history, one powerful way to start is at the Flag Memorial at Pepperdine any day this week.

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1.Chess Club – Monday
YA librarian, Marc, at the West Valley Regional Library in Reseda invites kids of all ages to challenge him to a game of chess. This is a free event, and chess sets are provided.

2. Sunset Walk and Talk - Tuesday
A Ranger leads this hike on the Charlie Turner Trail from the Griffith Park Observatory to the Berlin Forest, then back. Learn some Griffith Park History, look at the stars, and get a little exercise at the end of the day.

3. My Little Pony Comic Book Release Party – Wednesday
Meet the creators of the new release, “Friends Forever,” at Collectors Paradise in Pasadena. Artist Tony Fleecs will do free sketches for kids under 12. Snacks and collectibles will also be available.

4. 9/11 Flag Memorial – Thursday
Each year, Pepperdine University plants 2,977 flags on its hillside to commemorate those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 in the World Trade Center attacks. This is a breathtaking memorial and a great way to broach a tough subject with kids who are mature enough to handle it.

5. Lobster Festival – Friday
Celebrate the Port of Los Angeles at Ports O’ Call Village in San Pedro. Enjoy Live musical entertainment, a pirate camp, and lobster dinners for $20.