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June/July 2008 FAIR Calendar

Updated 06/13/08

FAIR's Event Calendar

FAIR FAMILY FUN
FAIR’s ANNUAL FAMILY CAMPOUT

THURSDAY OR FRIDAY TO SUNDAY, AUGUST 7-10
Come for 3 nights if you can!!
REGISTER ASAP
FAIR will assign each family to a site and send you all of the information.
To see Del Valle go to http://www.ebparks.org/parks/delval.htm 

Don’t miss FAIR’s Annual Campout at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. Meet new and old friends. FAIR has reserved and paid for 12 large campsites in one area, some of which can be shared by two families, up to 8 people per site. We have the same ones as last year. There is a safe swimming lake in the park with lifeguards and where non-campers can join us for the day on Saturday. No reservations needed for DAY use, but please let us know if you plan to come. We use the beach on the campground side of the lake.

COST: $20 for two nights or $30 for three nights. First time campers are welcome! There are picnic tables, fire pits, water, flush toilets, and showers - plus beautiful starry nights, wild turkeys, and great company. Bring simple food for your own family. Campers will share a simple potluck dinner on Saturday evening and there will be some other low-key activities to help people become better acquainted.

To reserve your space:

1) Please reserve with an email to lansingw@fairfamilies.org  ASAP or by JULY 24 at the latest so that I can send the information to you.

2) Send a check for $20 or $30 made out to FAIR to the FAIR address on this flier and include a note with your family members’ names, address, email, phone, and kids’ ages, along with the day you plan to arrive. I’ll make an email list of camping families so that you can be in touch and we can easily share last minute information. Also, let me know if you want to be close to or share a site with another particular family. Contact lansingw@fairfamilies.org  for information.

Sun. June 1..1st Sunday Playdate. Cancelled! . Families that attend typically have children from preschool to middle school. FAIR member Hazel White coordinates this monthly event, which alternates between SF and E Bay. For more information contact molliemcleod@aol.com  Save the date for 1st Sunday in July but please check the online Google calendar or contact Mollie for details.

Wed. June 4 & Wed. July 9 (changed from July 2!), 7-9pm. “Moving On.” Saratoga. A support and networking group for parents of teens and young adults. Share the ups and downs of parenting kids who have extra challenging behaviors or tasks at this stage of development. Facilitated by experienced adoptive parents. Please contact Lansing lansingw@earthlink.net  or Kathy Katherine.metz@comcast.net  before coming for the first time.

Mon. June 16 & Mon. July 14, 7-9pm. Parents of Young Children Support and Networking Group. Mountain View. This group is for adoptive parents of infants and young children through elementary school. Pre-adopt parents will also find this group helpful. Thanks to BAAS for the meeting space! 465 Fairchild Dr. Ste 215. RSVP lansingw@earthlink.net

Save the Date: Thursday-Sunday, August 7 – 10. FAIR Campout at Del Valle East Bay Regional Park in Livermore. Families can come for three nights, two nights, or just on Saturday for the day. It is most fun to stay all three nights! Details in this flier. Reserve your place! Contact Lansing for more information.

FYI: Pact has a number of excellent workshops planned for the spring. Visit www.pactadopt.org  for details.

P.O. Box 51436  
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Warm Line (650) 856-3513
 
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Who We Are:  FAIR is an all volunteer organization which exists to support, educate, and advocate for adoptive families and children. We invite you to join us for activities based in the Northern California area or as a reader of our magazine News from FAIR.


For information, support, and to leave messages for FAIR: 650-856-3513.
 

Many of our events request that you RSVP to help us plan.  Please do so by calling the number provided, or by leaving a message at the Warm Line, or by sending an email to info@fairfamilies.org.  Thanks!
FAIR meetings and activities are open to all without charge unless noted. Membership is encouraged, but all adoptive families are welcome to participate. 

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Adoption and the Schools: Resources for Parents and Teachers

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“I Wonder…” Teenagers Talk About Being Adopted

DVD/Video - 45 minutes.  A diverse group of teenagers share their thoughts.  Perfect for adoptive parent training or family discussion.  Click here to order the video.


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