Clarian West Invites Community to Child Abuse Prevention Fairs

Approximately 794,000 children are confirmed as abused or neglected each year, according to Child Protective Services- but the confirmed cases represent only a fraction of those abused. Child maltreatment is a significant public health problem in the United States, as most cases are neither reported, nor recognized. These injuries not only cause physical injury, but emotional injury that lasts long into adulthood, as well.

Clarian West Medical Center invites the community to join in the fight to stop child abuse. Clarian West is teaming up with Hendricks County agencies in an effort to support April’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The community is invited to come to one of the fairs at Clarian West during the month of April as a way to spotlight Hendricks County agencies that provide support services to parents and families. Several agencies will gather at the fairs to provide information about parenting skills, child development, counseling and possible financial assistance. The public is invited to come and learn about local assistance.
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Child Abuse Prevention Fairs
Wednesdays in April
April 14th, 21st, 28th
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Clarian West Medical Center
Garden Level Main Hallway*

Minority Health Coalition
Hosts a Town Hall Infant Mortality Meeting:
The effects on our Community

Thursday April 15th, 2010
6:00 p.m. to 7:30p.m.

Washington Park Family Center
3130 E. 30th St. Indianapolis

Come learn about Infant Mortality and how it affects
our community.
For further information, contact Angela Goode
( 317)-926- 1170. Refreshments will be served

Gift Cards will be given for completion of event evaluation

Sponsored by:
Anthem, Managed Health Care Services, MDwise and Pfizer

Bookstore plans giveaway

Nonprofit organizations and schools can benefit from a children's book giveaway next week.
Half Price Books, 1551 W. 86th St., will give away 6,529 books as part of the 12th Half Pint Library book collection, said Kara Hanko, event spokeswoman.

Although the book collection is in its 12th year, this is the first time for a giveaway like this, Hanko said. Any nonprofit organization, school, teacher or volunteer from across the city can pick up free books from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. April 14, Hanko said.

To receive books, fill out a form from www.halfpricebooks.com/pdf/hpl_donation_form.pdf and bring it to the pick-up site, Hanko said. Each group will receive at least two boxes of books. It is first come, first served.

The books were donated at Indianapolis area stores during the Half Price Books Half Pint Library Book Drive.

Teachers: Register for a Free Field Trip at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis

Free Field Trip—Register Today!
Sign up for any Take Me There: Egypt program or show April 12 through May 28 and your field trip is free. *

Free admission will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. This offer is guaranteed only with the registration of a Take Me There: Egypt guided experience or Egypt-focused planetarium shows listed below.

Note: This offer is good for new reservations only and is not valid on previous registrations or field trips. Be sure to note the number of buses you will be bringing at the time of registration and get a $250 stipend per bus, payable following your field trip.
Funding in support of school field trips from The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is made possible in part by a grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc.

Sign up today! Spots are filling quickly. To register, call (317) 334-4000 or e-mail teacherinfo@childrensmuseum.org

Eligible Programs:

Take Me There: Egypt
A Glimpse of Egypt: Sebou
Grades K-2
Wednesdays, 10, 10:30, 11, and 11:30 a.m.
Experience modern Egyptian culture first-hand by learning about an exciting Egyptian tradition!

Play a Part: The Sebou
Grades 3-8
Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:45, 10:45, and 11:45 a.m.
Visit the happy home where a child has just been born, and take part in the preparations, the music and activities of this exciting Egyptian ceremony.

Play a Part: Majlis-al-Sulh
Grades 6-8
Thursdays, 9:45, 10:45, and 11:45 a.m.
Watch a conflict arise, and play a part in the mediation as advisors, journalists who report on the process, or even as a member of the council that decides what is fair in the dispute.

Stars of the Pharaohs Planetarium Show
Grades 6-8
Mondays 10, 11 a.m., and noon
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings.

Earth Day Activities

Looking for ideas to celebrate Earth Day? Check out some of the Earth Day activities around Central Indiana! For activities to take back to your child care facility or class room register for our Make and Take Workshops on April 10th and 24th. Both session will be focusing on recycling. Each workshop is only $5! To register call us at (317) 636-5727.

Earth Day Indiana Festival: At celebration Plaza, featuring 130 environmental and conservation exhibits, plus live music from some of Indiana's best new bands, special activities for kids and good food.

When: April 24th, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: White River State Park, 801 West Washington Street Indianapolis

Cost: Free

For more info call (317) 767-3672

Go Green!: Be kind to the Earth by re-using items to make a craft, learning green habits through songs, games and stories and having an environmentally friendly snack. Ages 3-6

When: April 28th, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Where: Broad Ripple Park, 1550 Broad Ripple Avenue, Indianapolis

Cost: $14

For more info call (317) 327-7161

Healthy Habits = Healthy Habitats: Festival will feature demonstrations, displays, entertainment and kid's activities.

When: April 17th, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Where: Washington Township Community Park, 115 South CR 575 East, Avon

Cost: Free

For more info call (317) 745-0785

World of Families: Second Saturdays Bilingual Storytime

Date: Saturday, Apr. 10, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Central Library
Location Group: Central
Age Level: Families

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Questions about this event? Please contact:
Central Library
275-4100


Description:
Families are invited for an interactive bilingual storytime celebrating the languages and cultures of the world through art, crafts, music, dance and games. It's presented in partnership with IN-NELL, Indiana-Network for Early Language Learning.
This program, presented in Chinese and English, will be held in the Learning Curve theater.




This event is also offered:
May. 8th, 2010 2:00pm, Central Library
Jun. 12th, 2010 2:00pm, Central Library
Jul. 10th, 2010 2:00pm, Central Library

2010 Child Abuse Conference

On Saturday March 26th was the Cherish the Child Prevent Child Abuse Conference sponsered by Child Care Answers. A total of 133 individuals recieved training on child abuse prevention!

For more pictures check out our facebook page!

WFYI Presents its "Let's Meet PBS KIDS in the Park" FREE Family Festival Saturday, June 12

An Indianapolis summer tradition continues! Join WFYI Public Broadcasting for its Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park family festival on Saturday, June 12, from 10am-4pm in its new location — Military Park in downtown Indianapolis. The new venue will offer families a greener, more spacious cultural setting to enjoy this one-of-a-kind FREE celebration.

Presented by Riley Hospital for Children and Marsh Supermarkets, Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park unites children and parents face to face with the cuddly and colorful characters that we all have come to love and admire most on PBS. The celebration features an all-star entertainment lineup on three distinct stages, plus engaging activity booths, bounce houses, walkaround characters from your child’s favorite PBS KIDS programs, a food court and much more.

This year’s entertainment headliners will include “Gordon” from Sesame Street; “Mr. Steve” host of PBS KIDS preschool destination; and Habla Blah Blah, a bilingual concert experience that will transport audiences on a magical safari adventure in search of animals big and small.

Opening ceremonies begin at 10am with a colorful walking procession of PBS KIDS characters, clowns and local mascots through the festival venue. Families will want to arrive early to catch the parade. This year’s festivities will feature Sesame Street’s Elmo and Rosita walkaround characters, Curious George, Clifford, Super WHY!, Princess Presto, WordGirl , “Buddy” from Dinosaur Train, Sid the Science Kid, Martha Speaks, Maya & Miguel, Lunar Jim and “Dog” from Word World.

Let’s Meet PBS KIDS in the Park is WFYI Public Broadcasting’s gift back to the community. Annually, more than 40,000 people attend this wholesome family celebration, which boasts an array of educational activities that reflect WFYI’s on-going commitment to make all young children ready for entry into school. Visit www.wfyi.org/lm for updates on the festival’s entertainment lineup, PBS KIDS character appearance times and directions to the venue.