Is your child ready for Kindergarten?

Come to a parent group and learn about 

what it means to be ready for Kindergarten 

beyond the ABC's & 123's.

When: Tuesday, April 13th from 6 to 7:30pm

Where: Imprints at Augsburg Community Center

502 N Broad St, Winston-Salem, NC

(corner of Broad St & 6th St;

parking lot off of Pilot View St)

RSVP to your Parent Educator or Trina Stephens at

722.6296 x211 or tstephens@imprintsforfamilies.org

Dinner and child care will be provided. You will also be eligible to win one $50 gift card.

This event is sponsored by Smart Start of Forsyth County & Kohl's

Parent Resource Fair - November 10th

The Parent Resource Fair will be here before you know it, so make sure it's marked on your calendar. Here is the information again in case you missed it.

Please join us at Imprints on Tuesday, November 10th from 6 to 7:30pm to learn about community resources for you and your family.

Representatives of the following agencies will be on hand to give out information and helpful advice:

· Family Services/Ways to Work Program

· Work/Family Resource Center

· Goodwill Industries

· Consumer Credit Counseling

· The Experiment in Self Reliance, Inc.

· Crisis Control Ministries

Refreshments and child care are provided. Please contact Trina Stephens at (336) 722-6296 x211 or tstephens@imprintsforfamilies.org to RSVP.

Imprints is located at the Augsburg Community Center, 502 N. Broad St., Winston Salem, NC (corner of Broad St. and 6th Street.) Parking is located in the parking lot off of Pilot View St.

"Amazing feats of Aging"

SciWorks is having a FREE Community Day on Saturday, November 7th from 11am to 5pm. Their current exhibit is "Amazing feats of Aging." Learn why and how animals and humans, age.

Click here to learn more about it.

Parent Resource Fair

Imprints is having a Parent Resource Fair on Tuesday, November 10th from 6 to 7:30pm.

Come to the fair to gain knowledge and tips about community resources for you and your child. Representatives of the following agencies will be on hand to give out information and helpful advice:

- Family Services/Ways to Work Program
- Work/Family Resource Center
- Goodwill Industries
- Consumer Credit Counseling
- The Experiment in Self Reliance, Inc.
- Crisis Control Ministries

The event will be held at Imprints which is located in the Augsburg Community Center - 502 N Broad St, Winston-Salem, NC. Imprints is on the corner of Broad St. and 6th St. Please park in the parking lot off of Pilot View St.

Please RSVP to your Parent Educator or to Trina Stephens at 722-6296 x211 or tstephens@imprintsforfamilies.org

Child care and refreshments will be provided.

This event is sponsored by Smart Start of Forsyth County and Kohl's

Imprints in the Community

Imprints is presenting a block exhibit at the Stratford Village Fall Fest on October 24th from 11am to 1pm. Stratford Village is located at 146 S. Stratford Road. Please see below for more information about the festival:

Stratford Village invites you to enjoy the crisp fall weather in our outdoor courtyard during our 2009 Fall Fest Celebration! As a proud supporter of our local economy, we'll be offering activities and goods that benefit our Triad friends and neighbors.

- Sidewalk sale and special offers throughout the day
- Live radio remote with 107.5 KZL from 11am to 1pm
- Food drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina
- Children's book reading and signing of The Wonderful World of Sparkle Girl and Doobins by author Kim Underwood and illustrator Garnet Goldman
- Local open-air market
- Live music
- Imprints Block Party, a tactile play-and-learn exhibit with blocks of all sizes, for children aged 8 months to 8 years and their parents
- Plus much more!

Temper Tantrum Tool Box

Imprints is holding a parent group on Tuesday, October 13th from 6 to 7:30pm. You will learn some great tools and tips about ways to prevent and manage your child's temper tantrums.

The group will be held at the Imprints main office, located in the Augsburg Community Center. The address is 502 N. Broad St. in Winston-Salem (corner of N. Broad St. and 6th St.). The parking lot is off of Pilot View St.

Child care and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by October 9th so we can ensure there are enough materials for everyone. To RSVP, contact your parent educator or Trina Stephens at 722-6296 x211 or tstephens@imprintsforfamilies.org

This event is sponsored by Smart Start of Forsyth County and Kohl's

What's happening this weekend....

UPDATE: The Honeybee Festival is cancelled due to weather.

Friday September 18th

Discount Night at the Children's Museum of Winston-Salem
The Children's Museum of Winston-Salem is hosting Discount Friday Night this Friday, September 18th. From 4 to 8pm non-members can gain admission for only $3 per person! There will be dog-themed crafts and games in anticipation of the Clifford the Big Red Dog exhibit that will open on September 26th. Check out their website for future discount nights.

Rock the Block
Rock the Block is coming to Fourth Street on Friday, September 18th from 6pm to midnight. There's a little something for everyone including but not limited to: great food, wine tasting, crafts, street performers, live music and a children's area. Visit their website for more details.

Saturday September 19th

Honeybee Festival
The Honeybee Festival will be held Saturday, September 19th at 4th of July Park in Kernersville from 10am - 6pm. The festival will have crafts, food, a children's area and free concerts. Admission is free and parking is available at Kernersville Elementary School.

Apple Fest 2009
Apple Fest will be held at Historic Bethabara Park on Saturday, September 19th from 10:30am - 4:30pm. There will be unique crafts, traditional music and food. Local orchards, handicraft demonstrations, and colonial re-enactors highlight this festival, as do horse-drawn wagon rides and colonial games. Admission is free.

Winston Lake Family Day

Come Join the Fun!

Bring the entire family out to Winston Lake Family Day! The event will be held on Sunday, August 16, 4-8 p.m., at Winston Lake Park (event will be by the lake).

You will Enjoy:

* Live Music: Gospel, R&B, Jazz & more!
* Family Comedian
* Guest host from 102 Jamz
* Free school supplies (while they last)
* Free T-shirts (while they last)
* Free boat rides on Winston Lake
* FREE FOOD with a canned food donation. Bring at least 1 can of food for the Second Harvest Food Bank and get a FREE MEAL courtesy of the Winston Lake Senior Golf Association.

For your comfort, please bring a lawn chair. If you have any further questions please call 734-1221.

Is your child's car seat secure?

A Child Safety Seat Checking Station will be held on Friday, July 31, at the Babies R Us at 975 Hanes Mall Blvd. in Winston-Salem, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Local Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to check your child seat installation and answer questions.

Mark your calendars for Bubblebration!

This FREE event sounds like loads of fun. Don't forget to bring your own bubbles and wands. To make your own bubbles, mix 1 cup water with 2 tablespoons light Karo syrup OR 2 tablespoons glycerin* and 4 tablespoons dishsoap.

*Glycerin can be found in most drug stores

For best results leave the solution standing for at least a few hours before use.