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Center for Adoption Support and Education Spring Workshops CASE offers many classes and seminars for adoptive parents. Here is a partial listing. For more information about any of these events, other events, or to register on-line go to Center for Adoption Support and Education or call (301) 476-8525.
Workshops at International Adoption Center at Inova Fairfax Hospital
Place: International Adoption Center Join us for our continuing International Adoption Parenting classes. Meet with other families and our staff as we assist future or current parents of internationally adopted children in the task of becoming a family. Pre-Adoption Parenting Class Dates: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 -- 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Classes focus on the unique needs of the recently adopted child from birth to age 4 years. Topics include an overview of ways the internationally adopted child differs from children born and raised in the United States; Medical issues that you may encounter; Attachment, family transition; Nutrition; Speech and language development; Gross and fine motor development; Behaviors and positive discipline; Safety; General baby and child care; Travel tips. For more information or to register for classes call (703) 970-2651 or visit International Adoption Center.
Thinking of Adopting Telecourses Want to learn more about adoption from other adoptive parents and recognized experts from the comfort and privacy of your own home? Take a ThinkingOfAdopting.com Adoption Telecourse or Webinar. Recent topics include:
Medical Aspects of International Adoption For more information and to register visit Thinking of Adopting Telecourses.
Family Fun Sunday at Hillwood Museum -August 31
Place: Hillwood Museum Family Fun Sunday: In Fabergé’s Workshop Step into Fabergé’s Workshop and create a decorative picture frame — in the style of imperial Russia’s legendary jeweler — perfect for displaying summer family photos. Tours of the Mansion, Café dining, and shopping are also part of this special Sunday opening. This workshop included in estate donation. Sundays are popular, so reservations are now required. Call 202.686.5807. For more information about this event or the museum visit Hillwood Museum.
32nd Baltimore Ukarinian Festival-September 6 & 7
Place: Patterson Park Come join the fun! Live entertainment, demonstrations, food, shopping, and children's activities including:
LYMAN UKRAINIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE FREE ADMISSION & FREE Parking For more information call (410) 687-3465 or visit Ukrainian Festival.
Russian Bazaar - October 4 & 5
Place: St. John the Baptist Russian Orthodox Cathedral Get a Taste of Old Russia! If you are ready for something different, then get a taste of Old Russia at the annual bazaar of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
Two days to experience Russian culture, food, entertainment and
shopping at its best! You can look forward to: For more information visit St. John Russian Bazaar.
Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church Russian Festival - October 17, 18, 19
Place:Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church
Come visit this Russian Festival! Some of the food,activities, and entertainment at the festival include:
Food:
Demonstrations and shops:
Entertainment: Free parking is available across the street in the Kennedy Krieger Institute parking garage. It is easiest to enter the parking facility from the 1700 block of East Fayette Street, one block north of the festival. Admission is $2.00 on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free on Friday For more information visit Holy Trinity Russian Festival 2008.
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