Location: Southern Door Elementary School
Date: 5/1/2008
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact Name: Gina Wautier
Contact Email: gina@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920-495-1062, 920 825-1430 or 1-800-856-1651
Additional Notes: This workshop is for kids between the ages of 10 - 15 and parents (youth must be accompanied by at least one parent or adult guardian)
Chores, allowances, spending values, savings...it's enough to make parents crazy! And in addition, teaching your kids about money can seem like a daunting task. Where do you start? Well, Gay Pustaver, from FISC Consumer Credit Counseling Services, in collaboration with Family Centers of Door County, and the YMCA will help. FISC and the Family Centers are United Way of Door County funded partners. As FISC's Director and certified consumer credit counselor, Gay has more than 12 years' experience in budget and credit counseling and workshop facilitation. Her high school presentations are well received by area teens and she has news for you! Teaching your kids about money can be a win-win situation for parents and kids. Through hands-on, age appropriate family exercises, parents and kids will learn how to change the way they think about money and spending. And families will receive the tools necessary to begin a life-long, productive conversation about money. You will not be required to share confidential information to participate in this workshop. Child Care for those age 1 & older is provided upon request. Space is limited so please call the Family Centers Main Office to register. 1-800-856-1651 or (920) 825-1430.
Location: Crossroads at Big Creek
Date: 5/3/2008
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Contact Name: Coggin Heerigna
Contact Email: coggin_heeringa@yahoo.com
Contact Phone: 920.746.5895
Additional Notes: THis event is not a Family Centers Sponsored Activity but one worth checking out. Click on Event Posters Above and Astronomy Day to print out an event flyer with all the details. Sponsored by the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society. www.crossroadsatbigcreek.org
Location: To be announced
Date: 5/3/2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Contact Name: Kathy Tellstrom, Parent Educator
Contact Email: doorcountydoula@yahoo.com
Contact Phone: 920- 743-6955 or 920-559-0200
Additional Notes: Participants will view the movie "JUNO" with open discussion to follow. Pizza dinner included.
Parenting Education and Birth Support Services - VISIT www.doorcountydoula.com
Location: Hope United Church of Christ in the Nursery Room located at 141 Nth 12th Ave, Sturgeon Bay
Date: 5/5/2008
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact Name: Kathy Tellstrom, Parent Educator
Contact Email: kathyt@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920- 743-6955 or 920-559-0200
Additional Notes: Parent and Baby Play Groups - meets each Monday at Hope United Church of Christ (in the nursery) from 10:30am - 12:00pm. A great time for babies to play while parents build relationships with other parents their age. The Family Centers Parent Educator will be available to answer any questions or concerns. Join us for a picnic on the grass...and a walk in the park ~ May - October (after each of the play group dates).
Location: Sturgeon Bay Library - Basement
Date: 5/5/2008
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact Name: Gina Wautier
Contact Email: gina@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920-495-1062
Additional Notes: The Door County DIVE Youth Group meets weekly every Monday in the Friends Room (basement) of the Sturgeon Bay Library. DIVE (Driven Individuals Volunteering Education) is a youth advisory group that gives Door County teens a voice in the community. Snacks are provided.
Location: Sturgeon Bay Family Center - YMCA
Date: 5/5/2008
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact Name: Justine Mancheski- Family Centers Coordinator
Contact Email: justine@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920-825-1430 or 1-800-856-1651
Additional Notes: This workshop is for kids between the ages of 10 - 15 and parents (youth must be accompanied by at least one parent or adult guardian)
Chores, allowances, spending values, savings...it's enough to make parents crazy! And in addition, teaching your kids about money can seem like a daunting task. Where do you start? Well, Gay Pustaver, from FISC Consumer Credit Counseling Services, in collaboration with Family Centers of Door County, and the YMCA will help. FISC and the Family Centers are United Way of Door County funded partners. As FISC's Director and certified consumer credit counselor, Gay has more than 12 years' experience in budget and credit counseling and workshop facilitation. Her high school presentations are well received by area teens and she has news for you! Teaching your kids about money can be a win-win situation for parents and kids. Through hands-on, age appropriate family exercises, parents and kids will learn how to change the way they think about money and spending. And families will receive the tools necessary to begin a life-long, productive conversation about money. You will not be required to share confidential information to participate in this workshop. Child Care for those age 1 & older is provided upon request. Space is limited so please call the Family Centers Main Office to register. 1-800-856-1651 or (920) 825-1430.
Location: Hope United Church of Christ in the Nursery Room located at 141 Nth 12th Ave, Sturgeon Bay
Date: 5/12/2008
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact Name: Kathy Tellstrom, Parent Educator
Contact Email: kathyt@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920- 743-6955 or 920-559-0200
Additional Notes: Parent and Baby Play Groups - meets each Monday at Hope United Church of Christ (in the nursery) from 10:30am - 12:00pm. A great time for babies to play while parents build relationships with other parents their age. The Family Centers Parent Educator will be available to answer any questions or concerns. Join us for a picnic on the grass...and a walk in the park ~ May - October (after each of the play group dates).
Location: Sturgeon Bay Library - Basement
Date: 5/12/2008
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact Name: Gina Wautier
Contact Email: gina@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920-495-1062
Additional Notes: The Door County DIVE Youth Group meets weekly every Monday in the Friends Room (basement) of the Sturgeon Bay Library. DIVE (Driven Individuals Volunteering Education) is a youth advisory group that gives Door County teens a voice in the community. Snacks are provided.
Location: YMCA Northern Door Program Center-Fish Creek
Date: 5/13/2008
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Contact Name: Sue De Kelver, Program Coordinator
Contact Email: sue@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 1-800-856-1651
Additional Notes: FREE EVENT. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A Y MEMBER TO ATTEND.
What does organic really mean? The Organic Movement is having an important impact on our health and the health of our planet. Sue De Kelver will explain why she and her Master Gardener husband, Bob, buy, grow, eat, teach and live the organic way. She’ll offer suggestions on how you can get on the Organic Bandwagon and provide a few tasty samples of organic foods.
Location: Fish Creek Family Center-Northern Door YMCA
Date: 5/13/2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Contact Name: Gina Wautier
Contact Email: gina@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920-495-1062 or 1-800-856-1651
Additional Notes: Young children and their parents or guardians will journey through the world of wee folk through a variety of literary, art, science and dramatic play activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult and are encouraged to come dressed in Elf and Fairy costumes. There will be snacks for everyone! Space is limited so please call the Family Centers Main Office to register. 1-800-856-1651 Volunteers are needed for this event so please call Gina Wautier at 495-1062 if your creative abilities can lend a hand!
Location: Gibraltar School and Fish Creek YMCA
Date: 5/16/2008
Time: 8:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact Name: Gina Wautier
Contact Email: gina@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920-495-1062
Additional Notes: Surviving life beyond High School whether off to college or in the work force can be both exciting and challenging. The Family Centers of Door County and is excited to offer the high school seniors and young adults of Northern Door an opportunity to prepare for their futures beyond high school. Event is held in collaboration with Gibraltar School and numerous agencies in the County. The event starts at 8:20 am in the Door Community Auditorium. Agency contacts or parents who will stay for lunch, need to RSVP to Lynnea Hickey at GHS at 868-3284.
Location: Southern Door School Auditorium
Date: 5/16/2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Contact Name: Gina Wautier
Contact Email: gina@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920-495-1062, 920 825-1430 or 1-800-856-1651
Additional Notes: BEE MOVIE
Sponsored By: Le Fevre Tire & Auto, Sturgeon Bay
Animated Feature
Rated PG; 90 minutes; 2007
Barry B. Benson, a bee who just graduated from college, is disillusioned with his only job prospect Ð honey. When he ventures outside of the hive he breaks a cardinal rule and talks to a human, a florist named Vanessa, and is shocked to find out that humans have been stealing bees honey for centuries and decides to sue them in this animated comedy.
© Copyright 2007 Movie Licensing obtained through Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. Permission granted to the Family Centers of Door County, Inc. for S.D. School Showing.
Location: Recreation Center on Washington Island
Date: 5/16/2008
Time: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Contact Name: Katie Mc Grane, Washington Island Youth and Family Program Coordinator
Contact Email: katie@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920- 847-2226
Additional Notes: Join Youth Workers Katie Mc Grane & Hervy Hodges as they conduct a Scavenger Hunt and Fear Factor Contest. Meet at teh Rec Center Parking Lot for instructions & details.
Location: Sturgeon Bay Family Center - YMCA
Date: 5/17/2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact Name: Kathy Tellstrom, Parent Educator
Contact Email: kathyt@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920- 743-6955 or 920-559-0200
Additional Notes: Guest Speaker ~ A Day at the YMCA ~ “Programming and Scholarships”. Tour the YMCA while learning about programming options available for individual/child/family.
For more information regarding Birth Services - visit:
www.doorcountydoula.com
Location: Hope United Church of Christ in the Nursery Room located at 141 Nth 12th Ave, Sturgeon Bay
Date: 5/19/2008
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact Name: Kathy Tellstrom, Parent Educator
Contact Email: kathyt@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920- 743-6955 or 920-559-0200
Additional Notes: Parent and Baby Play Groups - meets each Monday at Hope United Church of Christ (in the nursery) from 10:30am - 12:00pm. A great time for babies to play while parents build relationships with other parents their age. The Family Centers Parent Educator will be available to answer any questions or concerns. Join us for a picnic on the grass...and a walk in the park ~ May - October (after each of the play group dates).
Location: Sturgeon Bay Library - Basement
Date: 5/19/2008
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact Name: Gina Wautier
Contact Email: gina@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920-495-1062
Additional Notes: The Door County DIVE Youth Group meets weekly every Monday in the Friends Room (basement) of the Sturgeon Bay Library. DIVE (Driven Individuals Volunteering Education) is a youth advisory group that gives Door County teens a voice in the community. Snacks are provided.
Location: Family Centers Office, 9440 Hwy 57, Brussels
Date: 5/20/2008
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Contact Name: Sue De Kelver, Older Adult Program Coordinator
Contact Email: sue@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920-495-1062, 920 825-1430 or 1-800-856-1651
Additional Notes: Join this happy band of women who knit and crochet hats, mittens, scarves, headband, sweaters, booties and toys for needy children throughout the county. Even if you can't attend the meeting, we're always looking for donations of yarn and hand-crafted item.
Location: Private Residence:
Date: 5/24/2008
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Contact Name: Kathy Tellstrom, Parent Educator
Contact Email: kathyt@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920- 743-6955 or 920-559-0200
Additional Notes: Potluck outdoor cookout and fun activities planned. Babies are ALWAYS welcomed!
For more information regarding Birth Services and Parenting Education - visit:
www.doorcountydoula.com
Location: Forestville Dam County Park
Date: 5/31/2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Contact Name: Gina Wautier
Contact Email: gina@doorcountyfamilycenters.com
Contact Phone: 920-495-1062
Additional Notes: Celebrate Biking! National Bike Month is Celebrated Across America
For the last 50 years the League of American Cyclists established and have been celebrating National Bike Month in an effort to inspire and motivate everyone to get out cycling, and learn more about cycling. Beginning at 2:00 gather a group together and meet at the Forestville Dam County Park to ride the Ahnapee Trail. From 4:00 – 5:00 there will be refreshments, (out) door prizes and bike safety information available. No charge to attend but donations will be appreciated. Visit the Forestville Library prior to the event to see our Biking for Babies! campaign display along with books that tell about the history of bicycling. Biking for Babies is an effort to raise awareness for the needs of our Teen Parent Program. Information is available at the Family Center bulletin board at both YMCA centers. Please call the Family Centers Main Office to register your bike group or family. 1-800-856-1651 or (920) 825-1430. Rain Date: Sunday, June 1- same time
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