These are local activities provided for parents, caregivers, daycare, teachers and
others interested.
May 2009
11 Community Education Class 6:30-8:30 at Washington Hall, rm 103 CC
Topic: Children's Mental Health topic: Bi-Polar with Russ Funk, Cascade
Mental Health Children's Clinical Director
8 Community Education Class 6:30-8:30 at Washington Hall, rm 103 CC
Topic: Kari Winsor of Blue Earth Farms will talk about
what’s happening in our community to encourage healthful eating
29 & 30 YOU ARE THE EXPERT at Howard Johnson Plaza in Yakima. Includes
FREE youth Conference (with paying adult) and FREE Spanish Conference.
Limited scholarships available. Registration only $125 for both days &
includes breakfast. Hotel reservations on your own. Visit
www.washingtonpave.com for more information or call 1-800-572-7368.
6-8 Infant and Early Childhood Conference at Tacoma Convention Center.
Registration and parent scholarships available now. www.ieccwa.org
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April 2009
March 2009
Event Calendar
Practice is happening.
For children ages 8-14
with special needs.
Saturdays 12:00-1:00
Washington School Gym
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Pope's Kids Place offers
respite care for children
with special needs from
one month to 18 years old.
It is offered times a month
for a better choice for your
special weekend.
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LEWIS COUNTY FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK
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10 S’cool Moves Hands on training at Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Centralia. Sponsored by the Lewis County Special Education Coop. Clock hours
available. Learn how to manage negative behavior, focus issues, IEP and
parent goals. Parents, Teachers, Therapists and caregivers should attend. For
more information visit www.schoolmoves.com then contact Tammy Schultz at
360-748-3384 to register.
24 Annual Family Fun Fest at Centralia College 10a.m. to 1 p.m. in the gym.
Activities for kids to learn and explore and information for parents of children birth
to six years old. For more information, call Nancy Keaton at 736-9391 ext. 465
21 Parent Support Meetings
It’s important to share experiences with other parents. All parents are welcome,
but parents of young children with disabilities are urged to attend these
supportive, fun and informative meetings. Meetings are held third Thursdays of
each month at 1:00 pm at 420 Centralia College Blvd. (the brick house on the
corner of Rock and Centralia College Blvd)
12 Ready to transition to employment and adulthood?
Transition workshops are available at these locations: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at
Yardbirds Mall Upstairs and at Morton High School Library on April 16
(weather permitting). Community Resources for employment will also be
available at Yardbirds upstairs on May 14 and at Morton High School on
May 28. For more information, call Kathryn at 740-9796.
FREE Dinner ! Relax and network with other parents! All parents welcome and parents of young children with disabilities are urged to attend these supportive, fun and informative meetings on the third Fridays of each month at 6:00 pm at La Petit Ami Restaurant 263 NW Chehalis Avenue. RSVP to 740-9227
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