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Scroll over map or click on a county to view a listing of Children’s Week events and activities in your community. To become a coordinator or add an event to the schedule, please fill out the Children’s Week Event Submission Form.

Escambia Santa Rosa Okaloosa Walton Holmes Washington Bay Jackson Calhoun Gulf Gadsden Liberty Franklin Leon Wakulla Jefferson Madison Taylor Hamilton Suwannee Lafayette Dixie Columbia Gilchrist Levy Baker Union Bradford Alachua Marion Nassau Duval Clay Putnam St. Johns Flagler Volusia Seminole Citrus Sumter Lake Hernando Pasco Pinellas Hillsborough Polk Brevard Osceola Manatee Hardee DeSoto Sarasota Charlotte Highlands Okeechobee Indian River St. Lucie Martin Glades Lee Hendry Palm Beach Collier Broward Miami-Dade Monroe Orange






COUNTY: ALACHUA
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Alachua
CONTACT: Sheryl Eddie
PHONE: (352) 375-4110 ext. 131
EMAIL: seddie@elcalachua.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:
300
EVENT DATE: 3/27/10
LOCATION: Downtown Library and Park
DESCRIPTION: Kids Day in the Park to kick of Children's Week; The public is invited to make hands, participate in the Nemours walk,VPK roundup and receive information about training tips, shaken baby syndrome and child proofing your home.

COUNTY:

 

ALACHUA

ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Alachua
CONTACT: Sheryl Eddie
PHONE: (352) 375-4110 ext. 131
EMAIL: seddie@elcalachua.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:
200 
EVENT DATE: April 15
LOCATION: NE Park OR Westside Park; waiting on confirmation
DESCRIPTION: Activities for Children 5 and under.


COUNTY: ALACHUA
ORGANIZATION: Friends of the Child Advocacy Center
CONTACT: Margot Wilder
PHONE: 352-376-9161
EMAIL: admin@childadvocacycentergainesville.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:
300
EVENT DATE: 4/20/2010 5:30-7pm
LOCATION: Villa East
301 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
DESCRIPTION: Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres & wine as guest speakers tell about the Child Advocacy Center & the difference it makes in the lives of abused and neglected children. 2010's focus for this annual event will be the special group of sounding friends.


COUNTY: BAKER
ORGANIZATION: ELC of CNBB
CONTACT: Steve Mountatin
PHONE: (904) 213-3999
EMAIL: seddie@elcalachua.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION: 1845 Town Center Blvd. Suite 150, Orange Park, FL 32003
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: BAKER
ORGANIZATION: Children's Medical Services
CONTACT: Sarah Babcock
PHONE: 904-360-7070 ext. 313
EMAIL: sarah_babcock@doh.state.fl.us
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 9, 2010 9am-2pm
LOCATION: 910 N. Jefferson Street, Jacksonville FL 32209
DESCRIPTION: Children's Day: A festival for CMS Jacksonville clients and friends.


COUNTY: BAKER
ORGANIZATION: Episcopal Children's Services
CONTACT: Brittney Spangler
PHONE: (904) 726-1500 ext. 229
EMAIL: bspangler@ecs4kids.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 2/5/10
LOCATION: Baker County Middle School
211 E. Jonathan St., Macclenny, FL 32063
DESCRIPTION: All 4 & 5 year old local child care students are invited to enjoy story time with every child's favorite red head, Ronald McDonald. Children will also participate in decorating hands for display during Children's Week.


COUNTY: BAY
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Northwest Florida
CONTACT: Susan Gage
PHONE: 850-693-0808
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: BAY
ORGANIZATION: Early Education and Care, Inc.
CONTACT: Dr. Pamela Fleege
PHONE: (850) 872-7550
EMAIL: pamf@eeckids.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 4/8/10
LOCATION: McKenzie Park
Park St. & E Oak Ave., Panama City, FL, 32401
DESCRIPTION: A celebration at the park with various activities and entertainment by the Sandbox Singers from the Early Education and Care Head Start Program.


COUNTY: BRADFORD
ORGANIZATION: ELC of CNBB
CONTACT: Steve Mountain
PHONE: (904) 213-3999
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION: 1845 Town Center Blvd. Suite 150, Orange Park, FL 32003
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: BRADFORD
ORGANIZATION: Florida Department of Children and Families
CONTACT: Becky Dobbin O'Brien
PHONE: (352) 955-5115
EMAIL: Becky_Obrien@dcf.state.fl.us
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: BRADFORD
ORGANIZATION: Episcopal Children's Services
CONTACT: Brittney Spangler
PHONE: (904) 726-1500 ext. 229
EMAIL: bspangler@ecs4kids.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 2/18/10
LOCATION: River of Life Church of God
2225 North Temple Ave, Starke, FL 32091
DESCRIPTION: All 4 & 5 year old local child care students are invite to enjoy story time with every child's favorite red head, Ronald McDonald. Children will also participate in decorating hands for display during Children's Week.


COUNTY: BREVARD
ORGANIZATION: Community Based Care of Brevard
CONTACT: Cyndi Hernandez
PHONE: (321) 752-4650 x 2059
EMAIL: cyndi.hernandez@cbcbrevard.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 4/10/10
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION: Proclamations declaring April 10, 2010 as Children's Day in Brevard County and recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention month will be read at varying locations throughout the county by the corresponding County Commissioner. Pinwhells will also be "planted" to help bring community awareness to child abuse prevention. These events are open to the public.


COUNTY: BREVARD
ORGANIZATION: Community Based Care of Brevard
CONTACT: Cyndi Hernandez
PHONE: (321) 752-4650 x 2059
EMAIL: cyndi.hernandez@cbcbrevard.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 4/22/10 6:30-9:30
LOCATION: Holiday Inn Viera
8298 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32940
DESCRIPTION: This Banquet celebrated those whoe main focus is preventing child abuse in Brevard County. Nominations will be accepted in many categories and award winners will receive the awards at this evet. Please join us in recognizing and celebrating those who make child abuse prevention part of their daily lives and are helping to create a future where child abuse is a thing of the past.


COUNTY: BREVARD
ORGANIZATION: Community Based Care of Brevard
CONTACT: Cyndi Hernandez
PHONE: (321) 752-4650 x 2059
EMAIL: cyndi.hernandez@cbcbrevard.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 4/29/10 10am-12pm and 3-5pm
LOCATION: Agency Office
4085 N. US 1, Rockledge, FL 32955
DESCRIPTION: Brevard C.A.R.E.S. will showcase their new facility and offer an opportunity for the public to learn more about the program's innovative approach to child abuse prevention and services.


COUNTY: BREVARD
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Brevard
CONTACT: Richelle Holmes
PHONE: (321) 637-1800 ext. 2014
EMAIL: rholmes@elcbrevard.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBD
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: BROWARD
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Broward County
CONTACT: Marcie Westover
PHONE: 954-377-2197
EMAIL: mwestover@elcbroward.com
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: March 15-19 7:30am-5pm
LOCATION: Broward County Government Center
115 S Andrews Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
DESCRIPTION: Hanging of Hands in the Broward County Government Center


COUNTY: BROWARD
ORGANIZATION: Broward County Child Abuse Coordination Committee
CONTACT: Nancy Cotterman
PHONE: 954-765-4159
EMAIL: nancycotman@broward.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 4/10/10 1-5pm
LOCATION: Rev. Samuel Delevoe Park
2520 NW Sixth St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
DESCRIPTION: Public education/community awareness event including informational vendors, activities, speakers, music, food, and more.


COUNTY: CALHOUN
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Northwest Florida
CONTACT: Susan Gage
PHONE: 850-693-0808
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBD
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: CHARLOTTE
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland
CONTACT: Marjorie Bateman
PHONE: (941) 255-1650
EMAIL: mbateman@elcfh.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: March 12 & 13, 2010
LOCATION: Charlotte County Cultural Center
2280 Aaron Street Port Charlotte, FL 33954
DESCRIPTION: Evening of March 12- Directors and Owners Networking Event
March 13- Professional Development Day


COUNTY: CHARLOTTE
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland
CONTACT: Marjorie Bateman
PHONE: (941) 255-1650
EMAIL: mbateman@elcfh.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 4/17/10
LOCATION: Fisherman's Village
Punta Gorda, FL
DESCRIPTION: "Come Dance by the Sea"- A celebration of Children's Week including a Children's Concert by Ella Jenkins, story teller, additional entertainment by local organizations serving young children, hands-on developmentally appropriate activities provided by local childcare providers.


COUNTY: CITRUS
ORGANIZATION: Shared Services Alliance of Citrus County
CONTACT: Lauralee Putzback
PHONE: (352) 527-5960
EMAIL: ssacitrus@bocc.citrus.fl.us
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: CITRUS
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
CONTACT: Amanda Desmartin
PHONE: (352) 490-5855
EMAIL: adesmartin@elc-naturecoast.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION: Family Day and Night



COUNTY:

 

CITRUS

ORGANIZATION: Citrus County School Board
CONTACT: Shalay Jackson
PHONE: 352-795-2116
EMAIL: nmaldona@devereux.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

3,000
EVENT DATE: April, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
LOCATION: Elementary, Middle, and High Schools
DESCRIPTION: Creative Arts Contest
Students will be able express what characters means to them in form of an essay, poem, painting, video, poster, song, play, event, etc.  Any form of creative expression to illustrate the meaning of character will be accepted.



COUNTY:

 

CITRUS

ORGANIZATION: Citrus County Chamber of Commerce
CONTACT: Meredith Linley
PHONE: 352-795-3149
EMAIL: nmaldona@devereux.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

2,000
EVENT DATE: April 13, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
LOCATION: All Citrus County
DESCRIPTION: Bring your child to work day.

COUNTY:

 CITRUS

ORGANIZATION: CDS: Healthy Families, ELCNC- All Centers
CONTACT: Shalay Jackson
PHONE: 352-795-2116
EMAIL: nmaldona@devereux.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

4,000
EVENT DATE: April 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
LOCATION: Childhood Development Services – Healthy Families, Childhood Development Services – Head Start, Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast, Inverness and Crystal River Middle Schools.
DESCRIPTION: Read-in and parent meeting; Literacy bus (take home books – open to public)

COUNTY:

 CITRUS

ORGANIZATION: Hospice of Citrus County
CONTACT: Sue Littman
PHONE: 352-527-0068
EMAIL: nmaldona@devereux.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

2,000
EVENT DATE: April 15, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
LOCATION: Hospice of Citrus County and Citrus County Health Department
DESCRIPTION: Shaken Baby Syndrome airs on WYKE television, Car seat safety checks and & Whale by appointment @ the Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast, ICE: Emergency contact information in cell phone, and Water safety article in Citrus County Newarticle.


COUNTY: CLAY
ORGANIZATION: ELC of CNBB
CONTACT: Steve Mountatin
PHONE: (904) 213-3999
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION: 1845 Town Center Blvd. Suite 150, Orange Park, FL 32003
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: CLAY
ORGANIZATION: Florida Department of Children and Families
CONTACT: Jackie Green
PHONE: (904) 723-2195
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: CLAY
ORGANIZATION: Episcopal Children's Services
CONTACT: Brittney Spangler
PHONE: (904) 726-1500 ext. 229
EMAIL: bspangler@ecs4kids.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 2/5/10
LOCATION: Island View Baptist Church
900 Park Ave., Orange Park, FL 32073
DESCRIPTION: All local 4&5 year old child care students are invites to have story time with Ronald McDonals. Children will also participate in decorating hands for Children's Week.


COUNTY: CLAY
ORGANIZATION: Children's Medical Services
CONTACT: Sarah Babcock
PHONE: (904) 360-7070 ext. 313
EMAIL: sarah_babcock@doh.state.fl.us
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 2, 2010 9am-2pm
LOCATION: 910 N. Jefferson St. Jacksonville, FL 32209
DESCRIPTION: Children's Day: A festival for CMS Jacksonville clients and friends.


COUNTY: COLLIER
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Southwest Florida
CONTACT: Gayla Thompson
PHONE: (239) 210-6868
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: COLUMBIA
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway, Inc.
CONTACT: LaShone T. Surrency and C. Skinner
PHONE: (386) 961-0121
EMAIL: lsurrency@elc-fg.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION: Lake City Memorial Stadium, Lake Jeffries Road, Lake City, FL
DESCRIPTION: There will be pony rides, peeting zoo, bounce house, face painting, live entertainment games and free food available for all who attend. Community Awareness booths will also be available. An official proclamation, signed by local elected officials proclaiming Parents' and Children's Day throughout the county on April 4th will be presented by the Mayor. Children must be accompanied by an adult.


COUNTY: DE SOTO
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland
CONTACT: Marjorie Bateman
PHONE: (941) 255-1650
EMAIL: mbateman@elcfh.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 4/17/10
LOCATION: Fisherman's Village
Punta Gorda, FL
DESCRIPTION: "Come Dance by the Sea" A celebration of Children's Week including a Children's Concert by Ella Jenkins, story teller, additional entertainment by local organizations serving young children, hands-on developmentally appropriate activities provided by local childcare providers.


COUNTY: DE SOTO
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland
CONTACT: Marjorie Bateman
PHONE: (941) 255-1650
EMAIL: mbateman@elcfh.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: March 12 & 13, 2010
LOCATION: Charlotte County Cultural Center
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte FL 33952
DESCRIPTION: Evening of March 12- Directors and Owners networking event
March 13- Professional Development Day


COUNTY: DIXIE
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
CONTACT: Amanda Desmartin
PHONE: 352-490-5855
EMAIL: adesmartin@elc-naturecoast.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION: Family Day/Night


COUNTY: DUVAL
ORGANIZATION: Florida Department of Children and Families
CONTACT: Jackie Green
PHONE: (904) 723-2195
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: DUVAL
ORGANIZATION: Children's Medical Services
CONTACT: Sarah Babcock
PHONE: (904) 360-7070 ext. 313
EMAIL: sarah_babcock@doh.state.fl.us
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 9, 2010 9am-2pm
LOCATION: 910 N. Jefferson St. Jacksonville FL 32209
DESCRIPTION: Children's Day: A festival for CMS Jacksonville clients and friends.


COUNTY: DUVAL
ORGANIZATION: Wayman Community Development
CONTACT: Regina Lee
PHONE: (904) 693-1170
EMAIL: rlee@wayman.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 4/17/10 10am- All Day Event
LOCATION: Grounds of Waymen Community Development
DESCRIPTION: Family Fun Day for Any Child in the community. Candle light vidual to honor children who have been hurt by violence.


COUNTY: DUVAL
ORGANIZATION: A Spirit of Excellence Inc.
CONTACT: Ravandolyn Nixon-Galvin
PHONE: (904) 379-8645
EMAIL: daphnenixon@comcast.net
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: DUVAL
ORGANIZATION: Jacksonville Kids Coalition/ELC of Duval
CONTACT: Elexia Moss/Paula Ruffner
PHONE: Elexia: 904-350-9949 Paula: 904-208-2040 ext. 231
EMAIL: jaxkidscoalition@communityconnectionsjax.org/pruffner@elxduval.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 3/23/10, 5pm
LOCATION: City Hall
117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
DESCRIPTION: City Council presents a Resolution for Duval County Children’s Week during the city council meeting.


COUNTY: DUVAL
ORGANIZATION: Jacksonville Kids Coalition/ELC of Duval
CONTACT: Elexia Moss/Paula Ruffner
PHONE: Elexia: 904-350-9949 Paula: 904-208-2040 ext. 231
EMAIL: jaxkidscoalition@communityconnectionsjax.org/pruffner@elxduval.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 4/6/10, 9am
LOCATION: Walking from Landing to City Hall
START LOCATION: 117 West Duval St.
END LOCATION: 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202
DESCRIPTION: Duval County will count their steps for children with a walk from the Jacksonville Landing to City Hall.


COUNTY: DUVAL
ORGANIZATION: Jacksonville Kids Coalition/ELC of Duval
CONTACT: Elexia Moss/Paula Ruffner
PHONE: Elexia: 904-350-9949 Paula: 904-208-2040 ext. 231
EMAIL: jaxkidscoalition@communityconnectionsjax.org/pruffner@elxduval.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 4/6/10, 10:30am
LOCATION: City Hall
117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
DESCRIPTION: Press Conference featuring Mayor Peyton at city hall proclaiming children’s week. A small program to follow with the unveiling of symbolic paper cut out of hands.


COUNTY: ESCAMBIA
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Escambia
CONTACT: Vicki Pugh
PHONE: (850) 595-5401
EMAIL: vpugh@elcofescambia.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: The week of April 12, 2010
LOCATION: Villa East
301 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
DESCRIPTION: City Hall, County Courthouse, Public Library and Education Departments at local community colleges and universities.
The Hanging of the Hands.


COUNTY: FLAGLER
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties, Inc.
CONTACT: Deborah Brown
PHONE: (386) 323-2400 ext.142
EMAIL: dbrown@elcfv.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION: PB&J Luncheon and Community Fair


COUNTY: FRANKLIN
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Northwest Florida
CONTACT: Susan Gage
PHONE: (850) 693-0808
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: GADSDEN
ORGANIZATION: ELC of the Big Bend
CONTACT: Molly Lord
PHONE:
EMAIL: mlord@elcbigbend.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: GADSDEN
ORGANIZATION: Florida Disabled Outdoors Association
CONTACT: Kristy Carter
PHONE: (850) 201-2944
EMAIL: kcarter@fldoa.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 15-18, 2010
LOCATION: 4/15- Double Tree Hotel Banquet Room
4/16- Tallahassee Community College Lifetime Sports Complex
4/17- Ochlochhonee River State park
4/18- Miracle Field, Messer Park
DESCRIPTION: This multi-day event targets people of all ages with any type of disability and their families or friends. It features a resource expo, indoor and outdoor sports, leisure activities and clinics. Activities include golf, tannis, martial arts, horseback riding, basketball, pontoon boat rides, sit-water skiing, sailing, kayaking, target sports, personal watercraft rides, fishing and many more!


COUNTY: GILCHRIST
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
CONTACT: Amanda Desmartin
PHONE: (352) 490-5855
EMAIL: adesmartin@elc-naturecoast.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION: Family Day/Night
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: GLADES
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Southwest Florida
CONTACT: Gayla Thompson
PHONE: (239) 210-6868
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: GULF
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Northwest Florida
CONTACT: Susan Gage
PHONE: (850) 693-0808
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: HAMILTON
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway
CONTACT: LaShone Surrency and C. Skinner
PHONE: (386) 961-0121
EMAIL: lsurrency@elc-fg.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 16, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Lake City Memorial Stadium
Lake Jeffries Road, Lake City FL
DESCRIPTION: There will be pony ride, a petting zoo, bounce house, face painting, live entertainment, games and free food available for all who attend. Community Awareness booths will also be available. An official proclamation, signed by local elected official, Mayor Witt proclaiming Parent's and Children's Day througout the service area will be presented. Children must be accompanied by an adult.


COUNTY: HARDEE
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland
CONTACT: Marjorie Bateman
PHONE: (941) 255-1650
EMAIL: mbateman@elcfh.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: March 12 & 13, 2010
LOCATION: Charlotte County Cultural Center
2280 Aaron Street, Port Charlotte FL 33952
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: HARDEE
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland
CONTACT: Marjorie Bateman
PHONE: (941) 255-1650
EMAIL: mbateman@elcfh.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
LOCATION: Fisherman's Village
Punta Gorda, FL
DESCRIPTION: "Come Dance by the Sea" A celebration of Children's Week including a Children's Concert by Ella Jenkins, story teller, additional entertainment by local organizations serving young children, hands-on developmentally appropriate activities provided by local childcare providers.


COUNTY: HENDRY
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Southwest Florida
CONTACT: Gayla Thompson
PHONE: (239) 210-6868
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: HERNANDO
ORGANIZATION: Devereux  KidsSpring Hill Neighborhood Project
CONTACT: Noreen Jean
PHONE: 352-345-5954
EMAIL: nmaldona@devereux.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
LOCATION: Delta Woods Park, 3400 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, Fl. 34606
DESCRIPTION: Join us for a fun-filled day of fellowship, food, entertainment, children’s activities, games, and crafts. Learn about the free resources available in Hernando County. Show your support for children and families.


COUNTY: HIGHLANDS
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland
CONTACT: Marjorie Bateman
PHONE: (941) 255-1650
EMAIL: mbateman@elcdfh.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: March 12 & 13, 2010
LOCATION: Charlotte County Cultural Center
2280 Aaron St. Port Charlotte, FL 33952
DESCRIPTION: Evening of March 12- Directors and Owners Networking event
March 13- Professional Development Day, Registration at 8am, General Session starts at 9am-5pm


COUNTY: HIGHLANDS
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland
CONTACT: Marjorie Bateman
PHONE: (941) 255-1650
EMAIL: mbateman@elcdfh.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 17, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
LOCATION: Fisherman's Village
Punta Gorda, FL
DESCRIPTION: "Come Dance by the Sea"- A celebration of Children's Week including a Children's Concert by Ella Jenkins, story teller, additional entertainment by local organizations serving young children, and hands-on developmentally appropriate activities provided by local childcare providers.


COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Hillsborough County
CONTACT: Tracie White
PHONE: (813) 202-1000
EMAIL: twhite@elchc.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION: Young Child Family Fun Day


COUNTY: HILLSBOROUGH
ORGANIZATION: Project Patchwork
CONTACT: Maria Bates
PHONE: (727) 824-0863
EMAIL: maria@projectpatchwork.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION: Hands Across the Bay


COUNTY: HOLMES
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Northwest Florida
CONTACT: Susan Gage
PHONE: (850) 693-0808
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: INDIAN RIVER
ORGANIZATION: ELC of IRMO
CONTACT: Pat Houston
PHONE: (772) 220-1220
EMAIL: phouston@elcirmo.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: INDIAN RIVER
ORGANIZATION: United for Families
CONTACT: Christina Kaiser
PHONE: (772) 398-2920
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: JACKSON
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Northwest Florida
CONTACT: Susan Gage
PHONE: (850) 693-0808
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: JEFFERSON
ORGANIZATION: ELC of the Big Bend
CONTACT: Molly Lord
PHONE:
EMAIL: mlord@elcbigbend.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: LAFAYETTE
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Gateway, Inc.
CONTACT: LaShone Surrency
PHONE: (386) 961-0121
EMAIL: lsurrency@elc-fg.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 16, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Lake City Memorial Stadium
Lake City, FL
DESCRIPTION: There will be pony rides, peeting zoo, bounce house, face painting, live entertainment games and free food available for all who attend. Community Awareness booths will also be available. An official proclamation, signed by local elected officials proclaiming Parents' and Children's Day throughout the county on April 4th will be presented by the Mayor. Children must be accompanied by an adult.


COUNTY: LAKE
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Lake County
CONTACT: Patricia Pierce
PHONE: (352) 435-0566
EMAIL: ppierce@elclc.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION: Parents & Children Day at the Park


COUNTY: LEE
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Southwest Florida
CONTACT: Gayla Thompson
PHONE: (239) 210-6868
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: LEON
ORGANIZATION: ELC of the Big Bend Region
CONTACT: Molly Lord
PHONE:
EMAIL: mlord@elcbigbend.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: LEON
ORGANIZATION: Florida Disabled Outdoors Association
CONTACT: Kristy Carter
PHONE: (850) 201-2944
EMAIL: kcarter@fdoa.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: ONGOING Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Impact Health and Fitness
2415 N Monroe St.
DESCRIPTION: Former 1988 Heavyweight World Kickboxing and Taekwondo Champion. All abilities included.


COUNTY: LEON
ORGANIZATION: Florida Disabled Outdoors Association
CONTACT: Kristy Carter
PHONE: (850) 201-2944
EMAIL: kcarter@fdoa.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 15-18, 2010
LOCATION: 4/15- Double Tree Hotel Banquet Room
4/16- Tallahassee Community College Lifetime Sports Complex
4/17- Ochlochonee River State Park
4/18- Miracle Field, Messer Park
DESCRIPTION: This multi-day event targets people of all ages with any type of disability and their families or friends. It features a resource expo, indoor and outdoor sports, leisure activities and clinics. Activities include golf, tannis, martial arts, horseback riding, basketball, pontoon boat rides, sit-water skiing, sailing, kayaking, target sports, personal watercraft rides, fishing and many more!


COUNTY: LEON
ORGANIZATION: United Way of Florida
CONTACT: Jason Zaborske
PHONE: (850) 251-7274
EMAIL: info@childrensweek.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: Sunday, April 11-Friday, April 16
LOCATION: Tallahassee Capitol Building Rotunda
DESCRIPTION: "Hanging of the Hands"- Hundreds of volunteers from across the state will hang over 100,000 paper cut-outs of children's hands. Dozens of non-profit organizations will set up educational and activity booths in the Capitol Rotunda for the entire week.


COUNTY: LEON
ORGANIZATION: United Way of Florida
CONTACT: Jason Zaborske
PHONE: (850) 251-7274
EMAIL: info@childrensweek.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: Tuesday, April 13 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Tallahassee Capitol Building Courtyard
DESCRIPTION: Legislative Reading Corner- Dozens of Florida Legislators will read to children throughout the day. Reach Out and Read Florida will provide free books to children.


COUNTY: LEON
ORGANIZATION: United Way of Florida
CONTACT: Jason Zaborske
PHONE: (850) 251-7274
EMAIL: info@childrensweek.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: Tuesday, April 13 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
LOCATION: Tallahassee New and Old Capitol Buildings
DESCRIPTION: Capitol Building Tours- There will be tours going on throughout the day of the New and Old Capitol Buildings. To reserve a tour for you and your organization, please e-mail info@childrensweek.org with your group size and preferred time.


COUNTY: LEON
ORGANIZATION: United Way of Florida
CONTACT: Jason Zaborske
PHONE: (850) 251-7274
EMAIL: info@childrensweek.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: Tuesday, April 13 10:00 am - 11:30 am
LOCATION: Tallahassee City Hall
DESCRIPTION: "Kids Only" Town Hall Meeting- Student panelists will ask important questions to the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet regarding the future of Florida's children. The event will be filmed for statewide broadcast on The Florida Channel.


COUNTY: LEON
ORGANIZATION: United Way of Florida
CONTACT: Jason Zaborske
PHONE: (850) 251-7274
EMAIL: info@childrensweek.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: Tuesday, April 13 11:30 am
LOCATION: Tallahassee Capitol Courtyard
DESCRIPTION: Children's Week Luncheon- Complimentary healthy boxed lunches will be provided to thousands of children, advocates, teachers and parents. To reserve a lunch for you and your organization, please e-mail info@childrensweek.org.


COUNTY: LEON
ORGANIZATION: Challenger Learning Center IMAX
CONTACT: Jessie A. Riley
PHONE: (850) 645-7772
EMAIL: jariley@challendertlh.fsu.edu
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 4/13/10
LOCATION: Challenger Learning Center
200 S. Duval St., Tallahassee, FL 32301
DESCRIPTION: Children ages 12 and younger accompanied by an adult will get FREE admission to the 6pm IMAX show: Under the Sea. Admission is on a first come, first served basis. Admission for adults is $8, $7 for students and seniors, and regularly $6 for children 12 and younger.


COUNTY: LEVY
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast
CONTACT: Amanda DesMartin
PHONE: (352) 490-5855
EMAIL: adesmartin@elc-naturecoast.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION: Family Day/Night


COUNTY: LIBERTY
ORGANIZATION: ELC of the Big Bend Region
CONTACT: Molly Lord
PHONE:
EMAIL: mlord@elcbigbend.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: MADISON
ORGANIZATION: ELC of the Big Bend Region
CONTACT: Molly Lord
PHONE:
EMAIL: mlord@elcbigbend.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: MANATEE
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Manatee
CONTACT: Paul Sharff
PHONE: (941) 757-2900 ext. 109
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION: 3526 9th St West Suite 200, Bradenton, FL 34205
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: MARION
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Inc.
CONTACT: Anita Winter
PHONE: (352) 369-2315
EMAIL: awinter@elc-marion.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION: White ribbons, Proclamation and Coloring Contest


COUNTY: MARTIN
ORGANIZATION: ELC of IRMO
CONTACT: Pat Houston
PHONE: (772) 220-1220
EMAIL: phouston@elcirmo.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: MARTIN
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of IRMO
CONTACT: Aubrey Jones
PHONE: (772) 223-3858
EMAIL: ajones@elcirmo.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: MIAMI-DADE
ORGANIZATION: ELC Miami-Dade Monroe
CONTACT: Leanna Pena
PHONE: 305-646-7220
EMAIL: lpena@elcdm.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: March 19, Time TBA
LOCATION: Miami Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: MONROE
ORGANIZATION: Wesley House Family Services
CONTACT: Kathy Snyder
PHONE: (305) 809-5000
EMAIL: kathy.snyder@wesleyhouse.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBD
LOCATION: Key West, Marathon and Tavernier-Key Largo
DESCRIPTION: Planning a Caring for Kids Caravan up the 127 miles of the Florida Keys from Key West to Key Largo to raise awareness of and advocate for children’s issues. We will stop at early childhood education programs throughout the Keys, inviting parents and local dignitaries to speak about the importance of early childhood education and the need for adequate and additional funding. We will invite children in the programs to sing songs and do presentations at each site. We will present our proclamation and have media coverage at each site.


COUNTY: MONROE
ORGANIZATION: ELC Miami-Dade Monroe
CONTACT: Leanna Pena
PHONE: 305-646-7220
EMAIL: lpena@elcdm.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: March 19, Time TBA
LOCATION: Miami Children's Museum
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: NASSAU
ORGANIZATION: ELC of CNBB
CONTACT: Steve Mountatin
PHONE: (904) 213-3999
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION: 1845 Town Center Blvd. Suite 150, Orange Park, FL 32003
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: NASSAU
ORGANIZATION: Florida Department of Children and Families
CONTACT: Jackie Green
PHONE: (904) 723-2195
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: NASSAU
ORGANIZATION: Episcopal Children's Services
CONTACT: Brittney Spangler
PHONE: (904) 726-1500 ext. 229
EMAIL: bspangler@ecs4kids.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 2/11/10
LOCATION: Lamb Day Care
601 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
DESCRIPTION: All 4&5 year old child care students will participate in story time with Ronald McDonald.


COUNTY: NASSAU
ORGANIZATION: North Florida Association for the Education of Young Children
CONTACT: Bobbie Matthews
PHONE: (904) 556-2447
EMAIL: nannimfb@aol.com
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: March 10, March 13, March 20
LOCATION: City of Fernandina Parks and Recreation Department
Atlantic Avenue
DESCRIPTION: Kit Fest at Grassy Knoll at Main Beach- Children and their families will make kites together the two Saturdays before the Kits Fest from 9am-1pm. Everyone is invited to join us in flying any and all kits on Saturday 3/20/10


COUNTY: NASSAU
ORGANIZATION: North Florida Association for the Education of Young Children
CONTACT: Bobbie Matthews
PHONE: (904) 556-2447
EMAIL: nannimfb@aol.com
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: February 11, Various Times February 12, 9am-3pm February13, 9am-4pm
LOCATION: City of Fernandina Beach, Florida
Amelia Island Book Festival
DESCRIPTION: Friday- Authors in Schools Day- Authors will read and interact with children and staff at public and private schools as well as the Boys and Girls after school programs.
Saturday- 9am-4pm- Children's Activity Tent and Author Readings


COUNTY: NASSAU
ORGANIZATION: North Florida Association for the Education of Young Children
CONTACT: Bobbie Matthews
PHONE: (904) 556-2447
EMAIL: nannimfb@aol.com
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 2/22-2/26/10
LOCATION: City of Fernandina Beach Child Care Center
DESCRIPTION: Nemours Pedometer Challenge- Staff will tabulate steps taken daily caring for their child care centers the last week in February.


COUNTY: OKALOOSA
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa & Walton Counties
CONTACT: Michelle Flaherty
PHONE: (850) 833-3627
EMAIL: mflaherty@elc-ow.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: OKEECHOBEE
ORGANIZATION: ELC of IRMO
CONTACT: Pat Houston
PHONE: (772) 220-1220
EMAIL: phouston@elcirmo.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: ORANGE
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Orange County
CONTACT: Shannete Prince
PHONE: (407) 259-2464
EMAIL: sprince@elcoc.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
LOCATION: Northwest Community Center
DESCRIPTION: Family Fun Day


COUNTY: ORANGE
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Orange County
CONTACT: Shannete Prince
PHONE: (407) 259-2464
EMAIL: sprince@elcoc.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 14, Time TBA
LOCATION: Various Locations
DESCRIPTION: Planting of Pinwheels


COUNTY: ORANGE
ORGANIZATION: City of Orlando
CONTACT: Victoria Shade
PHONE: (407) 246-4318
EMAIL: victoria.shade@cityoforlando.net
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: OSCEOLA
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Osceola County
CONTACT: Susan Sunka
PHONE: (407) 933-5353
EMAIL: ssunka@elcoscoela.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: PALM BEACH
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Palm Beach
CONTACT: Warren Eldridge
PHONE: (561) 214-8000
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION: 2300 High Ridge Rd. Suite 115, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: PALM BEACH
ORGANIZATION: Glades Area Children's Week Project
CONTACT: Autrie Williams
PHONE: (561) 996-1718
EMAIL: awilliams@lsfnet.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION: Municipalities of Belle Glade, South Bay and Pahokee Rotunda, Rardin Park in Pahokee, FL
DESCRIPTION: Hanging of the Hands Artwork will be displayed in the listed municipalities. Children's Week Fun Day will be at Rardin Park.


COUNTY: PALM BEACH
ORGANIZATION:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION: Marina Village of Boynton Beach
101 N.E. 6th St., Boynton Beach, FL 33435
DESCRIPTION: My Teen Fit Alliance will join Thank You For Your Ride, Room 101, Inc. to plant cardiovascular seeds of health and wellness, physical fitness activities, healthy foods, snacks and drinks.


COUNTY: PASCO
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Pasco and Hernando Counties, Inc.
CONTACT: Nichole Flechas
PHONE: (727) 233-8291
EMAIL: n.flechas@phelc.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: PASCO
ORGANIZATION: Premier Community HealthCare Group, Inc.
CONTACT: Sue Hutson
PHONE: (352) 518-2000
EMAIL: shutson@hcnetwork.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 11-17
LOCATION: PCHG- 37944 Church Ave. Dade City, FL 33525
Medical Art Center 37920 Medical Arts Ct Zepheryhills, 33541
6636 Forest Ave New Port Richy, FL 34653
DESCRIPTION: Drawing and posting of hands by children. Wellness discussions for at risk families.


COUNTY: PINELLAS
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Pinellas
CONTACT: Janet Chapman
PHONE: (727) 548-1439
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION: 5735 Rio Vista Dr. Clearwater, FL 33760
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: PINELLAS
ORGANIZATION: Project Patchwork
CONTACT: Maria Bates
PHONE: (727) 824-0863
EMAIL: maria@projectpatchwork.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 10, Time TBA
LOCATION: St. Pete Pier
DESCRIPTION: Hands Across the Bay


COUNTY: PINELLAS
ORGANIZATION: Family Network on Disabilities
CONTACT: Amber Dame/Dannie Belokopitsky
PHONE: (800) 825-5736
EMAIL: Amber@fndfl.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: March 13, 12-1:30 p.m
LOCATION: The Martin Luther King JR Center, 550 Laura Lane, Dunedin, FL 34698
DESCRIPTION: Hanging of Hands Ceremony, Story Time at Palm Harbor Public Library(sign language interpretae), Bounce House, meet and greet with firefighters and fire truck, clown and face painting. Limited refreshments first come first served by CiCi's pizza. Skate park at this venue will be accesible but must wear proper protection and fees will apply.

COUNTY: PINELLAS
ORGANIZATION: Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Committee of Pinella 
CONTACT: Andrea Whidden
PHONE: 727-298-2324
EMAIL: andrea_whidden@doh.state.fl.us
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

400
EVENT DATE: April 15, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: St Paul United Methodist Church, 1199 Highland Avenue
DESCRIPTION: The Abuse Neglect and Dependency Committee is hosting Pinellas County's Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference. This years theme is "We've Got Your Back: Building a Safer Community" The Keynote speaker this year will be Dr. Ken Wooden.


COUNTY: POLK
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Polk
CONTACT: Kris Giordano
PHONE: (863) 733-9064
EMAIL: KrisGiordano@elcpolk.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: March 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
LOCATION: Family's Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION: Connecting family with resources in the community. Children's Day "Under the Big Top!"


COUNTY: POLK
ORGANIZATION: UWCF Success by 6
CONTACT: Shawna Butler
PHONE: (863) 686-0991
EMAIL: shawna.butler@uwcf.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: March 27, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
LOCATION: Family's Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION: Connecting family with resources in the community. Children's Day "Under the Big Top!"


COUNTY: POLK
ORGANIZATION: Explorations V Children's Museum
CONTACT: Sue Schluender
PHONE: (863) 687-3869
EMAIL: sschluender@explorationsv.com
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 17, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
LOCATION: 109 N Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
DESCRIPTION: A day of creative activities, entertainment, music, wood working, and more for children and parents.

COUNTY: POLK
ORGANIZATION: Bok Tower Gardens
CONTACT:  Jennifer Beam
PHONE: 863-734-1204
EMAIL: jbeam@boktower.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

Over 1500
EVENT DATE: April 15 and April 16
LOCATION: Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd
DESCRIPTION: Students will get hands-on with environmental agencies and organizations from around Central Florida to learn about water conservation, organic gardening, recycling, natural history, protecting endangered wildlife, and more.  In addition, we will be hosting a Hanging of the Hands event for all participants.

COUNTY: PUTNAM
ORGANIZATION: Episcopal Children's Services
CONTACT: Brittney Spangler
PHONE: (904) 726-1500 ext. 229
EMAIL: bspangler@ecs4kids.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION: All 4 & 5 year old child care students are invited to enjoy story time with every child's favorite red head, Ronald McDonald. Children will also participate in decorating hands for display during Children's Week.


COUNTY: ST. JOHNS
ORGANIZATION: ELC Putnam St. Johns
CONTACT: Dawn Bell
PHONE:
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: ST. JOHNS
ORGANIZATION: Episcopal Children's Services
CONTACT: Brittney Spangler
PHONE: (904) 726-1500 ext. 229
EMAIL: bspangler@ecs4kids.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: 2/12/10
LOCATION: Turning Point Christian Academy
3500 State Rd., 16 St. Augustine, FL 32092
DESCRIPTION: All 4 & 5 year old child care students are invited to enjoy story time with every child's favorite red head, Ronald McDonald. Children will also participate in decorating hands for display during Children's Week.


COUNTY: ST. JOHNS
ORGANIZATION: Children's Medical Services
CONTACT: Sarah Babcock
PHONE: (904) 360-7070 ext. 313
EMAIL: sarah_babcock@doh.state.fl.us
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 9, 2010 9am-2pm
LOCATION: 910 N. Jefferson St. , Jacksonville, FL 32209
DESCRIPTION: Children's Day


COUNTY: ST. LUCIE
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition
CONTACT: Jennifer Zobie Mead
PHONE: (772) 595-6424 ext. 118
EMAIL: zobiej01@elcslc.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: March 20, 2010 10am-2pm
LOCATION: 1302 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
DESCRIPTION: The 4th Annual Family Fun Fair is a free event with many hands-on activities, entertainment, raffles and a concession stand. A Steps for Kids walk will be held from 10-11 a.m.


COUNTY: ST. LUCIE
ORGANIZATION: United for Families
CONTACT: Christina Kaiser
PHONE: (772) 398-2920
EMAIL: Christina.Kaiser@uff.us
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 9, 10 a.m.
LOCATION: Headquarters
10570 S Federal Hwy Suite 300, Port St Lucie, FL 34952
DESCRIPTION: Ribbon Pinning Ceremony-Tape Ribbons to Tree


COUNTY: SANTA ROSA
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Santa Rosa
CONTACT: Melissa Bracken
PHONE: (850) 983-5313
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION: 6555 Caroline Street, Milton, FL 32570
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: SARASOTA
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County
CONTACT: Karen Massa
PHONE: (941) 556-1600 ext.106
EMAIL: kmassa@childcareconnectionsarasota.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: SEMINOLE
ORGANIZATION: Seminole County Child Abuse Prevention
CONTACT: Jennifer Grant
PHONE: (407) 871-1104
EMAIL: jgrant@seminoleearlylearning.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION: 239 Rinehart Rd., Lake Mary, FL 32746
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: SUWANNEE
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Florida's Gateway
CONTACT: LaShone Surrency and C. Skinner
PHONE: (386) 961-0121
EMAIL: lsurrency@elc-fg.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 16, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Lake City Memorial Stadium, Lake Jeffries, Lake City, FL
DESCRIPTION: There will be pony rides, petting zoo, bounce house, awareness booths, etc. An official proclamation signed by local elected official Mayor Witt proclaiming Parent's and Children's Day throughout the service area will be presented. Children must be accompanied by an adult.


COUNTY: TAYLOR
ORGANIZATION: ELC of the Big Bend Region
CONTACT: Molly Lord
PHONE:
EMAIL: mlord@elcbigbend.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: UNION
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Florida's Gateway, Inc.
CONTACT: LaShone T. Surrency
PHONE: (386) 961-0121
EMAIL: lsurrency@elc-fg.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:
600+
EVENT DATE: March 20, 2009 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Lake City Memorial Stadium, Lake City, FL
DESCRIPTION: There will be pony rides, peeting zoo, bounce house, face painting, live entertainment games and free food available for all who attend. Community Awareness booths will also be available. An official proclamation, signed by local elected officials proclaiming Parents' and Children's Day throughout the county on April 5th will be presented by the Mayor. Children must be accompanied by an adult.


COUNTY: VOLUSIA
ORGANIZATION: Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia Counties, Inc.
CONTACT: Deborah A. Brown
PHONE: (386) 323-2400 ext. 142
EMAIL: dbrown@elcfv.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION: PB&J Luncheon and Community Fair


COUNTY: WAKULLA
ORGANIZATION: Florida Disabled Outdoors Association
CONTACT: Kristy Carter
PHONE: (850) 201-2944
EMAIL: kcarter@fdoa.org
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: April 15-18, 2010
LOCATION: 4/15- Double Tree Hotel Banquet Room
4/16- Tallahassee Community College Lifetime Sports COmplex
4/17- Ochlochonee River State Park
4/18- Miracle Field, Messer Park
DESCRIPTION: This multi-day event targets people of all ages with any type of disability and their families or friends. It features a resource expo, indoor and outdoor sports, leisure activities and clinics. Activities include golf, tannis, martial arts, horseback riding, basketball, pontoon boat rides, sit-water skiing, sailing, kayaking, target sports, personal watercraft rides, fishing and many more!


COUNTY: WALTON
ORGANIZATION:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:


COUNTY: WASHINGTON
ORGANIZATION: ELC of Northwest Florida
CONTACT: Susan Gage
PHONE: (850) 693-0808
EMAIL:
EXPECTED
ATTENDANCE:

EVENT DATE: TBA
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:




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