GRAND BLANC PARKS AND RECREATION OFFERINGS:

4^th Annual End-of-the-Summer BBQ Thursday, August 13^th 5:30-6:30pm

Enjoy a night out with your family and friends at Bicentennial Park Large Pavilion. Event will feature burgers-n-dogs, chips, refreshments, music, Splash Pad and more… Come ready to have some fun! This event is open to children with special needs and families/friends (all ages). Admission to Splash Pad included with dinner. We will also be awarding our “Sports-A-Palooza” players with a special award to finish their 8-week season. Stay after to watch their final game on field #6.

*Please RSVP number attending by calling GBPR 810-694-0101 by August 12^th.

Cost is $1 children (12 & under), $2 adults~covers the cost of food

KID POWER PROGRAM

A program JUST for kids who have a family member with special needs. KID POWER builds disability awareness and acceptance. It fosters a sense of belonging and pride in kids’ unique talents and those of their family members. Join KID POWER for food, fun and education!

WHO: KID POWER is for GENESEE COUNTY kids ages 7-14 who have a family member with a special need. Each child is welcome to bring a friend.

WHEN:

Saturday September 26^th, 2009

10am-2pm

Thursday December 10^th, 2009

5pm-7:30pm

WHERE:

Cedar Street Children’s Center

924 Cedar Street

Flint, MI 48503

4th Annual Premier Mentoring Conference

Mentor Michigan is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Premier Mentoring Conference. This year's mentoring conference will bring approximately 250 mentoring administrators, staff members and volunteers together for networking and professional development opportunities. This annual event features a variety of workshops, a bookstore, and several opportunities for networking.

This year's conference will be held on November 18, 2009 at the Michigan State University Union.

Mentor Michigan is seeking engaging presenters to facilitate educational and professional development workshops and motivate conference attendees. We are pleased to invite you to submit a workshop proposal. For more information, please visit www.mentormichigan.org.

Mentor Michigan

Physical Activity and DS Study

University of Michigan Treadmill Study

Study for Infants with DS

Abilities Center Workshop Series

The Developmental Trajectory of Newborn Stepping in Infants with Down Syndrome

Computer Study