Hi Ladies,
I receive info like this all the time and wanted to pass this along. So i have just copied and pasted the email that I recieved. I also have a month of march calendar full of stuff that will be going on, if you'd like a me to send it to ya, pls just message me w/ an email address and I'll get that sent to you as well. I tried to figure out how to get that calendar on here, but couldnt figure it out. Maybe Kristen u might have an idea
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* this is the first time they have done this program and I am already hearing great things about the planning and everything for this event!!!!!!
"Stork Strasse"
March 13
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rheinlander Convention Center
Stork Strasse--an exciting Parent's Symposium and Community-Wide Baby Shower
for all parents with children ages six years and younger. Special recognition
is paid to all new and expecting parents, as well as any "wanna-be" parents.
Stork Strasse is "one-stop shopping"! You will have a chance to participate
in several core parenting courses such as "How to soothe a crying baby",
"1-2-3 Magic", Dad2Dad, Holistic Health for Mom and Baby,and more! In exchange
for participating in courses, you get a chance to win big-item gifts such as
crib/mattress, exersaucers, car seats, and more! Participation also earns you
tickets that can be used at the Gently Used Baby Store (see below) at the
event.
You have the option of signing up for one of two blocks of time: 9 a.m. - 1
p.m. or 1 - 5 p.m.; each block offers a full range of all activities.
Got kids?
Child, Youth & School Services (CYSS) is offering "Super Saturday" for this
event and all parents are asked to use this or other available child care
options and come as a couple. However, parents with babies 6 months and under
are encouraged to bring them along for "Mommy and Me/Daddy and Me" Baby
Massage and other activities.
For all other children, please take advantage of the childcare offer via CYSS
or other. Contact your FRSA or chain of command to register for Super Saturday
options no later than March 1. *Children must be registered with CYSS-
Registration is free (06783-6-7003).
The cost of childcare is as follows:
Families of E-5 and below: $1 per hour per child
Families of E-6 and above: $2 per hour per child
Parents will receive a child care voucher at CDC drop-off, get "stamped" at
the end of Stork Strasse, and return to CDC for the special rate.
*Please note CYS/Super Saturday is ONLY for Stork Strasse participants.
Please call/email this info to your Commander/FRSA:
Sponsor's Name
Sponsor's Rank
Parent email
Child's Name(s)
Child's age(s)
Special Needs (and what that is)
Known Allergies
Emergency Contact (name and phone number)
Which block of time you would like.
Couples who attend Stork Strasse together receive extra benefits and could get
a chance to win a free trip through Outdoor Recreation or the USO!
The Rheinlander will be offering $5 "Brown Bag Specials", so there's no need
to leave for lunch!
Need baby/toddler items?
Visit the "Gently-Used Baby Store", offered only during this event, to get
some much-needed items. You can "purchase" gently-used baby and toddler
clothing and other items with the tickets you receive from participating in
any classes, demonstrations, or discussion groups.
"Stork Strasse" and Gently Used Baby Store is sponsored by the Baumholder
Community Spouse's Club (BCSC).
Angela Pate
Information & Referral Program Manager
Army Community Service
mil 485-8188 or (06783)6-8188
angela.pate1@eur.army.mil
Tue Feb 23, 2010 6:47 am