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Event Details FREE Respite Care Training in Hagerstown! Date: 11/22/2008 until 12/6/2008 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 am Location: 1360 Marshall St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 (View Map) Description: Respite Connection of Washington County Learn how to care for children who have disabilities and/or mental heath issues! Potomac Center Activities Building 1360 Marshall St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 240-313-3500 Saturday, November 08, 2008 (9:30am-3pm) Saturday, November 15, 2008 (9:30am-3pm) Saturday, November 22, 2008 (9:30am-3pm) Participants must attend all three sessions to receive a Certificate Respite Connection of Washington County is offering a free training program for adults interested in learning how to provide respite care - babysitting - for children who have disabilities and/or mental health issues. Trained respite care providers can earn $2-3 more per hour than the typical babysitter ($8 to $15 per hour). Respite care is temporary care in the child's home that allows the family to take a break. (must have 10 pre-registered or class is subject to cancellation) Training topics include: DISABILITY AWARENESS · SAFETY · BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CARE PROVIDER · POSITIONING OVERVIEW OF COMMON DISABILITIES · ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT HOW TO SPEND TIME WITH THE CHILD · AND MORE! Funding provided by a grant from the Washington County Local Management Board. Collaborating partners: Caring Communities, Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health Washington County Mental Health Authority, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Washington County Department of Juvenile Services, Washington County Department of Social Services, Washington County Health Department, Washington County Public School, Washington County Community Partnership for Children & Families, Washington County Family Support Resource Center For more information or to register call Caring Communities at 1-866-227-4644 or e-mail respiteconnection@caringcommunities.org For more information contact: Robbin Davlin robbin@caringcommunities.org 410-549-5707 Event Posted by: Mona13 Website: www.caringcommunities.org Duplicate this event Return to event calendar 5th Annual Book & Author Forum - Free Date: 11/27/2008 until 12/6/2008 Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 am Location: Delaplaine Visual Arts & Education Center, 40 S Carroll St, Downtown Frederick (View Map) Description: Free Admission - 5th Annual Book & Author Forum presented by American Association of University Women (AAUW)Frederick Branch. Saturday, 9/27, 11:00am to 3:00pm at Delaplaine Visual Arts & Education Center, 40 S. Carroll St, downtown Frederick. Proceeds benefit Frederick Community College’s Project Forward Step. Authors in a variety of genres. Refreshments. For more information contact: Mary Anne Williams treksk8@aol.com 301-662-7837 Event Posted by: TessB Duplicate this event Return to event calendar FREE Respite Care Training in Hagerstown! Date: 11/29/2008 until 12/13/2008 Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 am Location: 1360 Marshall St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 (View Map) Description: Respite Connection of Washington County Learn how to care for children who have disabilities and/or mental heath issues! Potomac Center Activities Building 1360 Marshall St. Hagerstown, MD 21740 240-313-3500 Saturday, November 08, 2008 (9:30am-3pm) Saturday, November 15, 2008 (9:30am-3pm) Saturday, November 22, 2008 (9:30am-3pm) Participants must attend all three sessions to receive a Certificate Respite Connection of Washington County is offering a free training program for adults interested in learning how to provide respite care - babysitting - for children who have disabilities and/or mental health issues. Trained respite care providers can earn $2-3 more per hour than the typical babysitter ($8 to $15 per hour). Respite care is temporary care in the child's home that allows the family to take a break. (must have 10 pre-registered or class is subject to cancellation) Training topics include: DISABILITY AWARENESS · SAFETY · BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CARE PROVIDER · POSITIONING OVERVIEW OF COMMON DISABILITIES · ASSISTIVE EQUIPMENT HOW TO SPEND TIME WITH THE CHILD · AND MORE! Funding provided by a grant from the Washington County Local Management Board. Collaborating partners: Caring Communities, Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health Washington County Mental Health Authority, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Washington County Department of Juvenile Services, Washington County Department of Social Services, Washington County Health Department, Washington County Public School, Washington County Community Partnership for Children & Families, Washington County Family Support Resource Center For more information or to register call Caring Communities at 1-866-227-4644 or e-mail respiteconnection@caringcommunities.org For more information contact: Robbin Davlin robbin@caringcommunities.org 410-549-5707 Event Posted by: Mona13 Website: www.caringcommunities.org Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Frederick Plus Size Connections Party Date: 12/5/2008 until 12/6/2008 Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 am Location: Pastimes Cafe, Hampton Inn, 5311 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD (View Map) Description: Come join the friendly folks of Frederick Plus Size Connections every Friday night at the Pastimes Cafe, located in the Hampton Inn, 5311 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD. Pastimes draws a more mature crowd (30's to 50's) and on Fridays plays great 80s music plus some of today's dance hits. You'll find us in the large bar area just inside the main entrance to Pastimes. Frederick Plus Size Connections is a BBW/BHM/FA group that promotes size acceptance by offering opportunities for plus-size individuals to meet new people for fun, friendship, dating, and networking in a positive, fat-friendly environment. Both singles and couples are welcome. Our events are intended to provide a non-judgmental, accepting environment for all our attendees, regardless of age, race, size, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc. For more information contact: Janice Stittgen JanSti55@aol.com Event Posted by: JanSti55 Website: http://www.frederickplussizeconnections.com Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Schifferstadt Spirits Tour Date: 12/5/2008 Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Location: 1110 Rosemont Ave. Frederick, MD 21701 (View Map) Description: Description: Nighttime Candlelight Tours of the Schifferstadt Museum with an emphasis on those who have occupied the home over the past two hundred and fifty years and unexplained phenomenas. $6 Adults, $4 Students, Seniors, AAA, Members (ID required) Children 17 & Under Must Have an Adult For more information contact: Liz Lipke SchifferstadtSpiritsTour@hotmail.com 301 663-3885 Event Posted by: Dottie Website: http://www.frederickcountylandmarksfoundation.org/ Duplicate this event Return to event calendar Join the FUN and Dance the Night Away Date: 12/5/2008 Time: 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Location: Walkersville Town Hall (View Map) Description: FIT126 Join the FUN and Dance the Night Away Is there a special occasion in your future? The first dance at your wedding? A get-away cruise or just the incredible moments at your prom? Then... get fit, get physical, get going on the right foot by learning the latest in DanceSport. Learn the most popular dance styles and steps in a fun and informal setting. Classes are taught by professional dancer and instructor Jim Colborn, customizing each lesson based upon the groups' interests, and share the secrets to being confident on the dance floor. Don't just watch other's on TV or stand around at the club-take the time to get into shape and learn how easy and fun it is to dance. 12 hrs., Fees: $120 5591 F 11/7-12/19 (skip 11/28) 7:30-9:30pm Colborn Walkersville Town Hall For more information contact: Leslie lruby@frederick.edu Event Posted by: JMooney Duplicate this event Return to event calendar |
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