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Burma Resources:
If you attended the book signing on 31-July, thank
so much for your time. Here are the resources
that Dr. Sharma mentioned at the event.
An
Overview of Burma: This is a multimedia
presentation that takes you through the background
of how we got to where we are today in Burma.
If you aren't familiar with the situation, this is
where to start.
Lee
Rayburn Radio Show: December 2007 interview
with Lee Rayburn regarding the situation in Burma
and the political action we were doing in Madison.
Lee Rayburn Radio Show: May 2008 post
cyclone followup.
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Special Needs
Resources for Kids: As I
mentioned on WTDY in mid June,
click here
for a list of resources I pulled together.
Those of you who know
me well realize the high value I place on quality family
time. I believe it is important that we seek out
opportunities to share meaningful experiences with our kids--
events that will give us a chance to learn, share, and connect as
families. The big challenge is finding these family events. I
spend a bit of time every week surfing the web for significant
interaction opportunities for my family in the Madison, Wisconsin
area. Instead of keeping what I find to myself, I might as
well post it online in hopes that you can benefit too. With
that said, when you come across high value upcoming events, please
pass them on too!
To subscribe or
unsubscribe to this
page as a weekly email digest, send me an email-- selwyn@selwyn.org.
August 23 - August 29
The last week in
August is always a quiet week for events as people gear up for
going back to school. So there aren't as many events on
the schedule, but there are still some good ones out there.
The weather
-- Scattered showers this weekend followed by an entire week
of sun with highs in the upper 70s. You couldn't ask for
better weather!
Check Current Beach Conditions:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/beaches/
Cancer Shucks
Schuster's Playtime Farm, Hwys 12 & 18, Deerfield
Call: 828-8880
Gilda's Club Madison fund-raiser, $9/$6.
August 23 and 24, 10:00am - 7:00pm
http://www.gildasclubmadison.org
Area families can navigate their ways through a corn
maze in support of Gilda's Club Madison by attending
Cancer Shucks on August 23 and 24 at Schuster's
Playtime Farm, 10 minutes east of Madison on Hwy 12
& 18.
The event will be a fun day for the whole family,
with plenty of activities for all to enjoy. All
admission fees from the weekend will go to Gilda's
Club Madison. Cancer Shucks isn't just a fun way for
families to enjoy the outdoors, it's also a great
way to support an important local resource for
families and individuals who are touched by cancer.
Families can chose from two options for the
weekend's festivities. At $9.00, The Adventurous
Farm Package includes access to the large corn maze,
barnyard and hayride. The Young Fun Package is $6.00
and includes access to the small corn maze, barnyard
and hayride.
Barnyard activities include the corn cannon, barrel
train rides, tire maze, Fort Hugh, talking farmer &
chicken and duck races. It will be hard not to find
something for everyone to enjoy!
The event will be held Saturday, August 23 and
Sunday, August 24, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. both days.
Schuster's Playtime Farm is only a 10-minute drive
from Madison at 1326 Hwy. 12 & 18 More information
on the farm can be found at
schustersplaytimefarm.com.
Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw
Marion Park, Prairie du Sac
Friday August 29 - Saturday, August 30
http://www.wiscowchip.com
Friday Night,
August 29th, 2008
On The Grounds:
Sauk Prairie Area Corporate Cow Chip Throw Challenge 7:00 pm
Kids Stage: Teen Dance 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Food Court Stage: Lou and Peter Berryman 5-7 pm
Beer Tent Stage: Rachelle and the Red Hot Rattlers
7:30-11:30 pm
Saturday, August 30th, 2008
On The Grounds: Cow Chip Classic Run 8:00 am 5K, 10K Run
Register online or by mail with registration form at:
www.wiscowchip.com
Before 8/16: $15 without T-Shirt, $21 with T-Shirt
Between 8/17 & 8/29: $17 without T-Shirt, $23 with T-Shirt
Race Day: $18 without T-Shirt, $24 with T-Shirt
Packet pickup and registration will be available at Fleet
Feet in Madison on Friday, August 29th from 11:00 AM - 4:00
PM or beginning at 6:30 in Marion Park the day of the race.
Arts & Crafts Fair 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (125+ Exhibits)
Sponsored by Sauk Prairie Today's Women
Children's Chip Chuckin' 9:00 am - Noon
Tournament of Chips Parade: Noon
Wisconsin State Cow Chip Throw 2:00 pm
Boulder's Rock Climbing Wall 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Kids Stage:
Dottie the Clown 10:30-11:30 am
Karate America Demonstration 2-2:45 pm
Dottie the Clown 3-4 pm
Karaoke 4-7 pm
Teen Dance 7-10:30 pm
Food Court
Stage:
Matt Whalt 9:30-11 am
Cripple Creek Cloggers 11-11:45 am
Finderz Keeperz 12:30-4 pm
Beer Tent Stage:
Tony Rocker & the Comeback Special 4:30-7 pm
Super Tuesday 7:30-11:30 pm
Corn Maze
Treinen Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
W12420 Highway 60, Lodi Phone: 608-592-3481
http://www.treinenfarm.com
Our 15-acre Dragonfly Corn Maze, with over 4 miles of trails, is
now open. Open now through November. Outdoor adventure for all
ages. TAKE THE CORN MAZE CHALLENGE!!
Hours:
(August 1- November 9)
Fridays: 5 pm - 9 pm, Sat: 11 am - 9 pm, Sun: 11 am - 5 pm
Rates:
$8.00 age 12 and over, $6.00 age 6-11, Free age 5 and under
Mount Horeb Fire Muster
Mount Horeb Fire Station 120 South First Street
Mount Horeb WI 53572 608-437-5571
http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/category.asp?C=135658&nav=menu1362_5_1&trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D79535838
Saturday, August 23
Fire Muster Flea Market
Stand Still Fire Apparatus Parade
Mount Horeb Community Band
Food and Drinks Served continuously
Fire Truck Rides
Kids Water Events
Adult Water Events
Cherokee Band
Bob Rocks Band
Middleton Good Neighbor Festival
Fireman's Park, Middleton
Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24
http://www.goodneighborfestival.com
Bring the kids out to the Middleton Good Neighbor
Festival Carnival. Enjoy lots of great rides and
games!
A partial schedule of family friendly opportunities
are listed below. Visit their website for full
details.
Carnival hours:
Friday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
TDS Entertainment Tent
Friday
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Kids program (TBD)
Saturday
10:00 am Kiddie dog show
12:00 pm Dance performers
1:30 pm Dance performers
3:00 pm Jenny and The Grayman (band)
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Music (TBD)
8:00 pm Krauss Family Blugrass (band)
Sunday
2:00 pm TBD
3:00 pm Parade Awards
5:00 pm Raffle drawing
Madison Mallards
Warner Park Duck Pond 2920 N.
Sherman Ave.
Cost: $5-$35 Call: 246-4277
http://www.mallardsbaseball.com
Saturday, August 23, marks the
third-annual Mallards/MLB Alumni Game that will feature
stars of yesterday including headliner and Hall of Fame
Chicago Cub pitcher Ferguson Jenkins taking on former stars
of the "Duck Pond!"¯ Other former big leaguers set to appear
are Vida Blue, Ryne Duren, Jay Johnstone, Bill "Spaceman"¯
Lee, Jimmy "Toy Cannon"¯ Wynn, and more! Former Mallards in
attendance will be Jordan Comadena, D.J. Roshone, Mike
Springsteen, and current Manager C.J. Thieleke. Autographs
from all participants are FREE and can be obtained before
the game. Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. with the first pitch
coming at 6:05 p.m.
Capital Brewery
7734 Terrace Avenue, Middleton
http://www.capital-brewery.com/events/music.html
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Friday, Aug. 22nd - Mark Croft 6-9PM.
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Saturday, Aug 23rd - Firefest 5-9PM.
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Friday, Aug. 29th Closing Weekend -
Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band 6-9PM
UW Space Place
UW Space Place 2300 S. Park
St., Suite LL-100, Madison 262-4779
Free workshop for
elementary/middle school students
http://spaceplace.wisc.edu
Email: kay@sal.wisc.edu
Saturday Family Workshops
Saturday workshops begin at 10:00 am and are designed for
children ages 6-10 and their families.
August 23 • "All About Bats"
Bat Conservation of Wisconsin will share their knowledge and
love of bats. Live bats will be part of the program so that
children and adults can see what a real bat in Wisconsin
looks like.
Madison Children's Museum
100 State Street
http://www.madisonchildrensmuseum.com
Hmong House Models
This weekend we bid farewell to our exhibit Hmong at
Heart before it travels to the Minnesota Children’s Museum.
Build your own model of a traditional Hmong village house in
Laos.
August 30, 2008 — 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
August 31, 2008 — 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Hmong Hat-Making
This weekend we bid farewell to our exhibit Hmong at
Heart before it travels to the Minnesota Children’s Museum.
Make your own hat inspired by traditional Hmong designs.
August 30, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
August 31, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Preschool Games
August 26, 2008 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
August 27, 2008 — 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Drop-In Program: World Game Room
Try your hand at table games from around the world.
August 25, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 26, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 27, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 28, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
August 29, 2008 — 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Obstacle Course
August 24, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Drop-In Program: Water Painting
Experiment with methods of painting with water.
August 23, 2008 — 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Barnes & Noble
Activities
#1 East Towne Mall Madison, WI 53704 241-4695
West Towne Mall 7433 Mineral Point Road Madison, WI 53717 827-0809
http://storelocator.barnesandnoble.com/find_an_event.do
READ to a Dog at the Library
Monona Library 1000 Nichols Rd., Monona
August 26, Tuesday 6:00-7:20pm RSVP: 222-6127
http://www.mononalibrary.org
Kids age 6-11 invited to read to an experienced Reading
Assistance dog (with their owner), 6-7:20 pm, 8/26, Monona
Library. Kids may bring their own books or choose one from the
library. Sign-up for time slot: 222-6127. Sign up early, limited
space.
Madison Public
Libraries
See below for dates, times, and locations
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/calendar.html
Here is all of the fun stuff going on through the Madison Public
Libraries for this week. Click on the colored titles to register
online. Note that many activities require pre-registration.
KEVA Sports - Fall Classes
8312 Forsythia St.
Middleton, WI
http://www.kevasports.com/index.html
Fall Classes have now been added online! Registration is now
open!
Not
a Kid Event, But...
Half-Pint Resale
Madison Labor Temple 1602 S. Park St.
Kids' clothing/gear consignment sale
Friday, August 22 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday, August 23 1:00pm - 3:00pm (half price sale)
http://halfpintresale.googlepages.com
Half-Pint Resale is hosting it's fall/winter semi-annual
children's consignment sale, Friday, August 22 1-7pm and
Saturday, August 23 9am-Noon, with a Public Half-Price
sale from 1pm-3pm, at the Labor Temple on South Park St.
Find great deals on unique items for children ages 0-7,
as well as baby gear, maternity clothing and handmade
children's items from local artists.
Wilhelm Tell Festival
Wilhelm Tell Grounds, New Glarus
Friday August 29 - Sunday, August 31
http://www.wilhelmtell.org
See website for full details
Friday: Laternen Zug (kids' lantern parade) 8 pm.
Saturday: Wilhelm Tell Pageant, 10 am (German) and 2 pm
(English), $10. Sunday: Art in the Park 9 am-5 pm
(Village Park); Book sale 9 am-5 pm (Village Hall);
Ethnic fashion show 10:30 am; Wilhelm Tell Pageant 1 pm
(English), $10; Yodeling contest 6:30 pm.
www.wilhelmtell.org or 800-527-6838
Ongoing Activities...
Dane Dances
Monona
Terrace Rooftop 1 John Nolen Dr.
http://www.mononaterrace.com
Free concert, Fridays, 5:30-9:30 pm
Dane Dances! is a community event created to help break down
racial barriers and bring people of diverse backgrounds together
for a night of FREE entertainment and dancing. There will be
ethnic food vendors and cocktails available for purchase
beginning at 5PM. DJ Laurie Mlatawou will perform each evening
at 5:30 and 7:30PM.
August
29 Nelly Tiger Travis Blues Band - Urban R&B
MadiSalsa - Latin Jazz, Salsa
*In the case
of inclement weather, please call (608) 261-4000 after 2PM for
concert location or cancellation information.
2008 Sounds of Summer Concert Schedule
Greenway
Station in Middleton
Bring chair/blanket, More info call: 824-9111
Concerts take place in the parking area near Cosi
Saturday evening concerts from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m
http://www.greenwayshopping.com/
Sat., August 23: Universal Sound Madison's premiere dance
band
Sat., August 30: Clyde Stubblefield The funky drummer
Square Dance at the Library!
Monona Library 1000 Nichols Rd., Monona
Weekly on Wednesday @ 1:00pm
Ages 7 & up, 1-3 pm Wednesdays through 8/27, Monona Library. RSVP:
222-6127
http://www.mononalibrary.org
Pre-Register youth age 7 up. Parents welcome. Wednesdays, June 11 to
August 27, 1 to 3 pm
Go Green This Summer With Your Nature Passport!
http://www.naturenet.com/naturepassport.html
Go "Green" this summer by discovering and learning outdoors with
Nature Net's free Nature Passport, a family tool for environmental
exploration. Visit sites throughout the area with your Passport and use
the clues offered by your guide "Ringo Raccoon" to observe area
mysteries, including a "Grandfather Oak," underground springs, a
Mosasaur skeleton, compass plants and many other exciting bits of nature
- all right here in our community! Write, draw and sketch along the way
and learn about the natural world.
Pick up your free Nature Passport from any participating site Memorial
Day through Labor Day. Or, visit www.naturenet.com to get the scoop on
requesting a Nature Passport on-line. Don't forget your friends and
neighbors - get one for everyone!
Spanish and Hmong versions of Nature Passport are available. In addition
to the following locations, they can be picked up at Centro Hispano (810
West Badger Road, Madison, Wisconsin 608-255-3018) and United Asian
Services (312 North 3rd Street, Madison, Wisconsin 608-256-6400).
Participating sites include: the Aldo Leopold Foundation, Aldo Leopold
Nature Center, Bethel Horizons, Cherokee Marsh, Henry Vilas Zoo,
International Crane Foundation, Lussier Family Heritage Center,
MacKenzie Environmental Center, Madison Children's Museum, Madison
School Forest, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Owen Conservation Park, UW
Arboretum and, UW Geology Museum.
Mocha Moms of
Madison Bi-Weekly Group Meetings
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Mocha Moms of Madison will not have bi-weekly group discussions (every
2nd and 4th Friday), during the summer. Support meetings will resume
Friday, September 12, 2008. However, any one interested in joining or
learning more about Mocha Moms, can send e-mail to madisonmochas@sbcglobal.net
or call (608) 338-5368.
Mocha Moms, Inc. is a support group for mothers of color who
have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order
to devote more time to their families.. Mocha Moms serves as an
advocate for those mothers and encourages the spirit of
community activism within its membership. Mocha Moms, Inc. does
not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender,
socio-economic level, education, or religion. Anyone who
supports the mission and purpose of Mocha Moms, Inc. is welcome
to join.
For more information on Mocha Moms, Inc. visit:
http://www.mochamoms.org/
Dane County Farmers' Market
Capitol Square Call: 455-1999
Saturdays, 6:00am - 2:00pm
http://www.dcfm.org
The award-winning Dane County Farmers' Market (DCFM), a Madison
tradition since 1972, opens its outdoor season on Saturday,
April 19 from 6 am to 2 pm. The beautiful Capitol Square is a
unique setting for the largest producer-only market in the
nation. And, all of the products are produced right here in
Wisconsin!
Enjoy fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, cheese, meat, poultry,
fish, honey, maple syrup, nuts, jelly, eggs, candy, baked goods,
plants, fresh flowers, and more ...
The DCFM outdoor markets are open every Saturday and every
Wednesday through early November - RAIN OR SHINE!
Bean Sprouts Kid's Cafe
6719 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue, Suite
101 Middleton, WI 53562, 1.608.826.6YUM (6986)
http://www.beansproutscafe.com
Bean Sprouts is a new kids' café
featuring:
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yummy, good-for-you food
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a
hip, fun atmosphere for kids and parents
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organic baby food and delivery service
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birthdays and tea parties!
Editor's note: Here is
a brilliant concept... a healthy, wholesome, kid-oriented
cafe with a fun atmosphere and events for parents and tots to
share together! This place is totally geared towards tots
with kid-sized doors, special kids seating area, and even kid
sized toilets in the bathroom. They are also the only
place in town where you can find freshly made organic baby food
that can be delivered to your doorstep.
Events at Rhapsody Arts Center
Rhapsody Arts Center 271 S. Main Street Verona, WI 53593
Phone: (608)-848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Please call Rhapsody Arts
Center at 608-848-2045 for more information and class rates.
Also, you can visit our website, www.rhapsodyarts.org.
Madtown Twisters Open
Gym
West: 7035 Old Sauk Road (Corner of Old Sauk & Gammon)
608-829-2922
East: 808 Walsh Road 608-245-9565
http://www.madtowntwisters.com/opengym.html
Every week Madtown Twisters East and West locations both host
open gym times for kids of different ages. The prices are
incredibly reasonable, and the kids get to run, jump, and have
lots of high energy fun!
Toddler Time - A Parent/Child Playgroup
Tenney Nursery and Parent Center 1321 East Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703 (608)255-3250
Meets every Friday from 9:00-11:301:30
http://www.tnpckids.com
A teacher-directed class for parents (or adult) and child(ren)
to explore age appropriate materials in a traditional classroom
setting. Group time is held in the classroom about half way
through Toddler Time. Children and adults participate by singing
songs, dancing to music and listening to stories. After group,
families may continue playing in the classroom, go to the
multipurpose room for large motor activities or go out to the
playground. Families are welcome to bring individual snacks.
Snack tables are located in the multipurpose room.
The cost is $5.00 for each drop-in visit. Enrolled families pay
a discounted price each semester and have a reserved spot each
Friday.
PAL Zone (Play and Learn)
Covenant Presbyterian Church and Living Water Church, Sun Prairie
Tuesdays 9:30-11am. Free, open play group giving parents and children
the opportunity to interact and play with other children, and parents. 2
locations!! For more information call 608.241.5150 or visit our website
at www.familyenhancement.org.
Baby Signs
Tamara Smith Independent Certified Instructor
Middleton, WI 53562 608-831-2068 Email:
trybabysigns@gmail.com
http://www.babysigns.com
Ever Wonder What Your Baby is Thinking? Or Why Your Baby is
Crying? Using the BABY SIGNS® Program gives babies a way to
“talk” with their parents before they can talk. Babies can
communicate about the world around them long before they have
mastered their verbal speaking skills! Babies and their
parents can use simple signs to communicate important things –
like being hungry or thirsty, hot or cold, afraid or sad – often
a full year before babies could otherwise speak.
Eager Free Public Library Pre-School Storytime
39 W. Main Street, Evansville
Pre-school storytimes every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.
Pre-school crafts every Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Fitchburg Library
Story Time
Thursday mornings at 10:00
Story Time by volunteers with the
Friends of the Fitchburg Library will be offered on Thursdays at
10:00 a.m. in the McKee Farms Park shelter (2930 Chapel Valley
Road, just off PD/McKee Road near Fish Hatchery) from June
19th through July 24th (excluding July 3rd). Story Time is
for children 5 and under with a care giver. Includes stories,
finger plays and songs and a craft. And of course the awesome
Kids Crossing playground is right there for active before or
after play! For more information, contact Marti at 663-2466.
Babies' Music
Rhapsody Arts Center, 271 S.
Main St., Verona (608)848-2045
http://www.rhapsodyarts.org
Music class for ages 0-18 months. Sponsored by
The Purple Goose of Verona, this class is for caregiver and baby.
Strengthen the bond with your baby while encouraging the discovery
of sounds, movements and textures. Your child's overall
development will soar through enjoyable musical stimulation , and
you will enjoy sharing experiences with other new parents.
At-Home
Dads
Happy Bambino 2045 Atwood Ave.
204-6147 [MAP]
Every Thursday, 9:30-10:45 am
http://www.HappyBambino.com
Come join a community of dads who have made the choice to stay at
home with their child/children. The discussion will be led by the
group, but topics may range from fatherhood and the novelty of
being a stay-at-home-dad to topics completely unrelated to being a
parent, like sports, music, and movies. Snacks and drinks
available for purchase or BYO.
New
Mom's Group
Madison Birth Center 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave., Suite
103Middleton 821-0123 [MAP]
Free drop-in group for mothers, babies & pregnant women
11 am-12:30 pm Thursdays
jody@madisonbirthcenter.com
Led by Jen Perfetti, MA, LPC and the Madison Birth Center
midwives, this drop-in group is for mothers, babies and pregnant
women. Each week a topic is discussed along with open discussion.
Breastfeeding support is always available. You need not have given
birth at the Madison Birth Center to attend. When: Thursday
mornings from 11 AM-12:30 PM Cost: No charge
Adoptive Families Playgroup
Fitchburg/Verona area. Info:
clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com or 608-845-9749
Email:
clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com
ADOPTIVE FAMILIES PLAYGROUP:
Playgroup & support group for adoptive families with young
children. Wednesdays, 11:00 - 2:00 - times & frequency open.
Please contact Clarinda at clarinda.arsenault@hotmail.com or
608-845-9749.
Storytimes
Ages 2- 5
University Book Store-Hilldale 702 N. Midvale Blvd. (in the
Hilldale Mall) 238-8455 Madison [MAP]
Thursdays at 9:30am
Led by UW Library Students – Frances Veit & Betsy Wermuth
Weekly
Crafts at Michaels Craft Store
Michael's Craft Stores
- locations
Every Saturday, 10:00am - Noon - $2
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/static?page=kids_events
10:00am-Noon $2
Tuesdays at the
Castle - Avol's Bookstore
315 W. Gorham St. 255-4730 [MAP]
ages 3-6, 11 am Tuesdays. 255-4730
Trudy Barash reads stories for children ages 3-6 years at Avol's
Bookstore, (formerly Canterbury Booksellers).
Dan, Dan, the Story Man
Borders Books East 2173 Zeier
Rd., Madison 240-0080
10:30 am Wednesdays
Call: 240-0080
Dan, Dan, the Story Man: stories, music and activities, Wednesdays
at 10:30am
Drop-In Playtime
Family Enhancement 2120 Fordem Ave., Suite 210 (new
location)
Weekly on Mondays and Fridays @ 9:00am Call: 241-5150 ext. 15
http://www.familyenhancement.org
Ages 9 months-4 years, 9 am-noon Mondays & Fridays, Family
Enhancement. 241-5150 ext. 15
Preschool Crafts
Eager Free Library, Evansville
39 W. Main St. 608-882-2260
Tuesdays, 8:00am
This is a great way to
ensure that your child is getting some great experiences with
eye-hand coordination. Registration is not necessary for these
craft programs. Year Around Preschool Craft Time every
Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Well that's the list for this week. I also
want to give an extra thanks to April Swe who helps make this weekly
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