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February 18, 2012What can we learn from Berlin?
February 25, 2012We participated in this great event last year! We had a booth and distributed information about the importance of outdoor play, and spoke with families.
We need help staffing our booth this summer! Sign up now, and you can also distribute your own materials at our booth, free of cost! Indicate your interest by emailing alice@kidsandnature.org.
Save the Date! ‘“ FamJam 2012
Mayor Michael B. Coleman and Franklin County Children Services welcome all families and children throughout the city and Franklin County to a neighborhood block party this summer on Saturday August 18th, 2012, at the Columbus Commons. The family event will run from 10am ‘“ 3pm. The event is free. This special one day festival that will host interactive activities that are educational and fun and focused on safety, parenting and wellness. Children Services staff will provide parenting tips, and information about adoption, foster care and volunteer opportunities.
Learn how to be safe at home and in the neighborhood from Columbus Divisions of Police and Fire. Kids can learn how to ride safe and smart at the Neighborhood Pride Bicycle Safety Course.
Health and Wellness information tables and activities will take place throughout the day. Columbus Public Health’s Active Living program will host Just Walk, a walk with the Doc program with Dr. David Sabgir. The walk will occur in the morning. And, in the afternoon, bring your jump rope and take part in an organized 200 jumps to celebrate the bicentennial.
Columbus Neighborhood Pride will help make this joint event possible.
Calendar Listing: FamJam 2012
Date: Saturday, August 18th, 10:00 a.m. ‘“ 3:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus Commons, 160 S. High Street
Contact: Bruce Cadwallader (614) 341-6085
Description: Come downtown for a day of fun for the entire family! Learn home and neighborhood safety tips from Columbus Division of Police and fire safety from Columbus Division of Fire. Ride safe and smart with a little help from the Neighborhood Pride Bicycle Safety Course. Get to know many community groups and organizations in a day filled with entertainment, youth performances and more! The event is free and open to the public.
