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Barry, Branch and Calhoun

2007– 2008 Calendar  -  Wednesdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm

Facilitator: Therese Armstead, 1-800-343-3470 x232

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May 21, 2008

Prepared for Success!  Building literacy skills.

This presentation will share the latest research on the importance of early reading with young children.  Giving children the opportunity to hear books and stories read aloud prepares them with the best opportunities to be ready to learn.

 

Our World For Children

114 East Minges Road Battle Creek, MI 49015

Lindsey Schuemann

Judy VanZanten

Binda Research Foundation

 

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Berrien, Cass and Van Buren

2007– 2008 Calendar  - Tuesdays, 12:30pm – 2:30 pm

Facilitator: Therese Armstead, 1-800-343-3470 x232

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May 27, 2008

 

Emergency Preparedness

DHS now requires child care centers to have in place a crisis management plan.  Come gain insight from local law enforcement officers about how to make your child care setting as safe as possible for the children you serve.

(RESCHEDULED from February)

Precious In His Sight Trinity Lutheran 5791 Sawyer Rd. Sawyer, MI 49125 Kathi Beckman, Director

Mike Bradley

Berrien County Emergency Management / Homeland Security Coordinator

269-983-7141x7216

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Kalamazoo and St. Joseph

2007 – 2008 Calendar  - Wednesdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm

Facilitator: Therese Armstead, 1-800-343-3470 x232

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Host Center

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May 28, 2008

 Food Allergies

There are approximately 12 million Americans (1 in 25) with food allergies.  Allergic reactions result in 30,000 emergency room visits and 100 to 200 deaths each year.  Come learn about common food allergens, items in your child care environment that may cause problems for children with food allergies, and reading food labels.  

YWCA Children’s Center,
353 East Michigan, Kalamazoo,

Kathleen Swikoski, Director

 

 Jennifer Greenman

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