Calendar of Events 2009
October
Monthly Observances
There are no observances this month.
Other Important Dates
Saturday, October 3: Inaugural "For the Love of Rita" 5K Run/Walk
Do you enjoy fun outings with your family? If so, the Pearl of Hope Foundation, Inc. invites you to participate in the Inaugural “For the Love of Rita” 5K Run/Walk, which celebrates the life of Mrs. Rita Ann Harmon Jacobs. The run/walk will start at Rockford Park in Wilmington at 9 a.m. rain or shine. There will be FREE food and beverages and awards will be given to everyone who participates as well as prizes for the Top Fund-Raising Individual or the Team with the largest number of registered participants. However, there is a registration fee. For more information please call 302-234-9495 or visit www.races2run.com to register online.
October 5 - 11: National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week
National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week is a chance for families, students, schools, organizations and communities to take part in special activities designed to help prevent bullying in schools and communities nationwide. The website, www.PACERkidsagainstbullying.org will feature activities for students and families, as well as Webinars and a new site specifically for kids and teens. For more information, go to www.pacer.org.
Wednesday, October 14: Story Time
The Harrington Public Library invites you and your preschooler to join them for Story Time. The story begins at 10:45 and children can make a related craft after “The End!” For more information, please call 302-398-4647.
Thursday, October 15: Read-to-Me!
Bring your new reader Kent County Public Library from 6 until 7 p.m. for reading sessions that will build their self-confidence and communication skills. Children may sign up for one session a week to read to a licensed therapy dog. For more information, please call 302-698-6440 or visit www.co.kent.de.us and select Kent County Library from the Community Services Menu.
November
Monthly Observances
National Adoption Awareness Month
Across the nation, people take part in activities and events that promote the awareness of adoption, promote local services, address false myths about adoption, promote positive perceptions and bring attention to the thousands of children who are currently waiting to be adopted. Visit www.AdoptUsKids.org for more information on adoption or visit our online Heart Gallery for Delaware children who are currently available for adoption.
Other Important Dates
Saturday, November 21: Second Annual National Adoption Day Celebration
Are you interested in adopting a child? Then you will want to attend the Delaware Technical Conference Center in Dover to celebrate National Adoption Day. This event is sponsored by Adoptive Families with Information and Support, the Delaware Interagency Committee on Adoption, Upper Bay Counseling and Support Services, and The Delaware Children’s Department. On any given day there are over 800 children in the state’s foster care system and about 100 of these children are eligible for adoption. There will be workshops on adoption topics, a panel of young adoptees, entertainment, lunch and other activities. This event is from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. and registration is required. For more information and to register please call Mary Lou Edgar at 302-764-1890 or you may email her at adoptdel@verizon.net.
Wednesday, November 25: Story Time
The Harrington Public Library invites you and your preschooler to join them for Story Time. The story begins at 10:45 and children can make a related craft after “The End!” For more information, please call 302-398-4647.
Wednesday, November 25: Read-to-Me!
Bring your new reader Kent County Public Library from 6 until 7 p.m. for reading sessions that will build their self-confidence and communication skills. Children may sign up for one session a week to read to a licensed therapy dog. For more information, please call 302-698-6440 or visit www.co.kent.de.us and select Kent County Library from the Community Services Menu.
Thursday, November 26: Thanksgiving
The first Thanksgiving in 1621 was celebrated between English pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians in thanks for the bountiful crops and for the cooperation between the two cultures. We continue this celebration today by remembering what we are thankful for in our lives. Don’t forget to celebrate your family and friends on this special day of thanks!
December
Monthly Observances
There are no observances this month.
Other Important Dates
Tuesday, December 1: Read-to-Me!
Bring your new reader Kent County Public Library from 6 until 7 p.m. for reading sessions that will build their self-confidence and communication skills. Children may sign up for one session a week to read to a licensed therapy dog. For more information, please call 302-698-6440 or visit www.co.kent.de.us and select Kent County Library from the Community Services Menu.
Wednesday, December 2: Story Time
The Harrington Public Library invites you and your preschooler to join them for Story Time. The story begins at 10:45 and children can make a related craft after “The End!” For more information, please call 302-398-4647.
Useful Links for Parents
Infants
Parent classes at Babies R Us: http://www1.toysrus.com/our/bru/prom/store_index.cfm
Kids
Family Education: http://www.familyeducation.com/home/
Toy Guide for Differently-abled Kids: http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=3261680
Teens
Parenting Teens Resource Network: http://parentingteensresourcenetwork.org/?gclid=CPrP1cCTjJkCFQrAGgodIHEPng
Health
CPR and First Aid Classes from the American Red Cross: http://www.redcrossclasses.org/delmarva/
Nemours Health for Parents: http://kidshealth.org/parent/
Safety Tips and Toy Recalls: http://www1.toysrus.com/safety/
Moms
Delaware Online’s Website for Moms: http://delaware.momslikeme.com
Other
Babysitter Directory: http://www.sittercity.com/?pc=gbab&s_kwcid=babysitter|2680874652&gclid=COGYy8rWh5kCFQwDGgodlFKjlw
Car Seat Safety: http://www.car-safety.org/basics.html
Delaware Summer Camp Directory: http://www.mysummercamps.com/camps/delaware-summer-camps.html
Recession Resources Guide for Delaware Residents: http://guides.lib.de.us/recession
Think of the Child First: http://www.thinkofthechildfirst.com
Note:
- In addition to the agency events above, a listing of statewide public meetings are available in the Delaware Statewide Calendar (DESC).
- For more events for you and your child, please visit http://thinkofthechildfirst.com/events.html.
