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TODAY !!!
• CAMP KUPUGANI MULTICULTURAL CAMP FOR GIRLS
ses 1: June 21-July 4 Focuses on diversity & communication skills in a fun atmosphere—uniting girls of varied backgrounds & providing them with empowerment & community-building skills, so that girls aged 7-15 expand comfort zones & build self-esteem.
866-471-4616 or kupugani@gmail.com
Sunday Jul 05
• SUNDAY NIGHT FOLKDANCING
7:30pm-10:30pm Sunday Night Folkdancing. Balkan dances taught from 7:30–8 p.m.; followed at 9 by open dancing at Fulton Park Community Center, 68 SW Miles (off Barbur, traffic light just east of Terwilliger), Portland. $3. Info: Bill Nelson (503) 245–6860.
•ROMA PRYMA BOHACHEVSKY UKRAINIAN DANCE WORKSHOP
Dance Workshop for more accomplished dancers, July 5-18. 610-416-6088
•CAMP KUPUGANI MULTICULTURAL CAMP FOR GIRLS
ses 2: July 5 -July 18. Focuses on diversity & communication skills in a fun atmosphere—uniting girls of varied backgrounds & providing them with empowerment & community-building skills, so that girls aged 7-15 expand comfort zones & build self-esteem.
866-471-4616 or kupugani@gmail.com
Monday Jul 06
• ROMA PRYMA BOHACHEVSKY UKRAINIAN DANCE WORKSHOP
Dance Workshop for more accomplished dancers, July 5-18. 610-416-6088
•TEEN DISCOVERY DAYS
For teens 12-17, June 24, July 6-8, July 20-22. For transracially and internationally adopted youth, to learn, share and grow through workshops and activities addressing racial and adoption issues. Spons. by Dillon International.
www.dillonadopt.com Grace Claflin 918-749-4600 or grace@dillonadopt.com
•CAMP KUPUGANI MULTICULTURAL CAMP FOR GIRLS
ses 2: July 5 -July 18. Focuses on diversity & communication skills in a fun atmosphere—uniting girls of varied backgrounds & providing them with empowerment & community-building skills, so that girls aged 7-15 expand comfort zones & build self-esteem.
866-471-4616 or kupugani@gmail.com
Tuesday Jul 07
• FRUA INC WA SWIM DATE
11:00am-3:30pm Henry Moses Aquatiic Park in Renton. Get in Line by 11 for noon session. Look for board members wearing matryushka pins.
•ROMA PRYMA BOHACHEVSKY UKRAINIAN DANCE WORKSHOP
Dance Workshop for more accomplished dancers, July 5-18. 610-416-6088
•TEEN DISCOVERY DAYS
For teens 12-17, June 24, July 6-8, July 20-22. For transracially and internationally adopted youth, to learn, share and grow through workshops and activities addressing racial and adoption issues. Spons. by Dillon International.
www.dillonadopt.com Grace Claflin 918-749-4600 or grace@dillonadopt.com
•CAMP KUPUGANI MULTICULTURAL CAMP FOR GIRLS
ses 2: July 5 -July 18. Focuses on diversity & communication skills in a fun atmosphere—uniting girls of varied backgrounds & providing them with empowerment & community-building skills, so that girls aged 7-15 expand comfort zones & build self-esteem.
866-471-4616 or kupugani@gmail.com
Wednesday Jul 08
• OREGON CIGANSKI IGRACI BALKAN FOLKDANCING
8:00pm-10:00pm Oregon Ciganski Igraci Balkan Folkdancing. Some teaching 7:30–10 p.m. Summer: 8–10 p.m., no teaching Jun–Sep. The Chalet, 7045 SW Taylors Ferry Road, Portland. $2.50. Info: Jeanne Gibson (503) 233–1322(h) or (503) 319–8717(w)
•PLAY AND LEARN
10:00am-12:00pm Play and Learn
Date:
Wednesday’s
Time:
10-12 p.m.
Location:
North Seattle Family Center
3200 NE 125th Street Suite #2
Facilitator:
Kerianne Gardner
Cost:
Free
Please join us for creative activities for children and parents, discussions on child development, parenting and family issues, and information and resources.
•ROMA PRYMA BOHACHEVSKY UKRAINIAN DANCE WORKSHOP
Dance Workshop for more accomplished dancers, July 5-18. 610-416-6088
•TEEN DISCOVERY DAYS
For teens 12-17, June 24, July 6-8, July 20-22. For transracially and internationally adopted youth, to learn, share and grow through workshops and activities addressing racial and adoption issues. Spons. by Dillon International.
www.dillonadopt.com Grace Claflin 918-749-4600 or grace@dillonadopt.com
•CAMP KUPUGANI MULTICULTURAL CAMP FOR GIRLS
ses 2: July 5 -July 18. Focuses on diversity & communication skills in a fun atmosphere—uniting girls of varied backgrounds & providing them with empowerment & community-building skills, so that girls aged 7-15 expand comfort zones & build self-esteem.
866-471-4616 or kupugani@gmail.com
Thursday Jul 09
• FOURTH CORNER FOLKDANCERS
7:30pm-10:00pm Fourth Corner Folkdancers. Program/requests/teach all year; mostly Balkan dance, song and music. 7:30–10 p.m. Fairhaven Public Library, 1117 12th Street, Bellingham. $5 suggested donation. Live music from 8 to 9 p.m., most weeks by the Fourth Corner Folkdance Band. Info: Laurita (360) 380-0456
•WISH (WAITING IS SO HARD)
7:00pm-9:00pm WISH (Waiting is So Hard) Monthly meetings sponsored by Kitsap Adoption Group on 2nd Thurs./mo, 7-9pm at Joe & Gayle Kohler's home, 4937 NW Discovery Ridge Ct.
www.kitsapadoptiongroup.com Joe & Gayle Kohler 360-662-0630
SILVERDALE
•FRUA INC WA BOARD MEETING
7:00pm-9:00pm contact terrymand@aol.com for location
•ROMA PRYMA BOHACHEVSKY UKRAINIAN DANCE WORKSHOP
Dance Workshop for more accomplished dancers, July 5-18. 610-416-6088
•EAST COAST CAMP/CAMP PERLMAN
An exciting & fun camp, designed to be relevant to any international & transracial adoptee from 9-16 years of age, focusing on adoption, race, & identity rather than birth culture. Spons. by Holt International
541-6870-2202. or stevek@holtinternational.org
•CAMP KUPUGANI MULTICULTURAL CAMP FOR GIRLS
ses 2: July 5 -July 18. Focuses on diversity & communication skills in a fun atmosphere—uniting girls of varied backgrounds & providing them with empowerment & community-building skills, so that girls aged 7-15 expand comfort zones & build self-esteem.
866-471-4616 or kupugani@gmail.com
Friday Jul 10
• GREENLAKE FOLKDANCERS
8:30pm-12:00am mostly Balkan line and circle dances–for $5 at VFW Hall. One of our favorite dances may be re-taught during the evening. All ages welcome, partners not required. Information: Bruce Gibbs at (206) 325-7668 or www.ratchenitza.com.
•ADOPTING TODDLERS TO TEENS
4:00pm-6:00pm Support and Solutions Group
Zia Freeman ziaf@wacap.org
•EAST COAST CAMP/CAMP PERLMAN
An exciting & fun camp, designed to be relevant to any international & transracial adoptee from 9-16 years of age, focusing on adoption, race, & identity rather than birth culture. Spons. by Holt International
541-6870-2202. or stevek@holtinternational.org
•ROMA PRYMA BOHACHEVSKY UKRAINIAN DANCE WORKSHOP
Dance Workshop for more accomplished dancers, July 5-18. 610-416-6088
•NAFA GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR WAITING FAMILIES
NAFA Great Expectations for Waiting Families. For information contact Lee at leerball@aol.com. Legacy Emanuel Hospital
•CAMP KUPUGANI MULTICULTURAL CAMP FOR GIRLS
ses 2: July 5 -July 18. Focuses on diversity & communication skills in a fun atmosphere—uniting girls of varied backgrounds & providing them with empowerment & community-building skills, so that girls aged 7-15 expand comfort zones & build self-esteem.
866-471-4616 or kupugani@gmail.com
Saturday Jul 11
• ATTACHMENT PARENTING INTERNATIONAL SEATTLE
11:30am-1:30pm Attachment Parenting International Seattle
We will meet on the second Saturday of the month 11:30am to 1:30pm at Jackson Place Cohousing.
Jackson Place Cohousing (map)
Common building, Dining Room
800 Hiawatha Place South
Seattle, WA 98144
Each meeting focuses on a topic of interest to parents practicing Attachment Parenting. Recent topics have included: Co-Sleeping, Discipline, Fathering, and Baby-Wearing. In addition to topic discussions, time is always provided for questions and conversations about current parenting challenges.
•ROMA PRYMA BOHACHEVSKY UKRAINIAN DANCE WORKSHOP
Dance Workshop for more accomplished dancers, July 5-18. 610-416-6088
•EAST COAST CAMP/CAMP PERLMAN
An exciting & fun camp, designed to be relevant to any international & transracial adoptee from 9-16 years of age, focusing on adoption, race, & identity rather than birth culture. Spons. by Holt International
541-6870-2202. or stevek@holtinternational.org
•CAMP KUPUGANI MULTICULTURAL CAMP FOR GIRLS
ses 2: July 5 -July 18. Focuses on diversity & communication skills in a fun atmosphere—uniting girls of varied backgrounds & providing them with empowerment & community-building skills, so that girls aged 7-15 expand comfort zones & build self-esteem.
866-471-4616 or kupugani@gmail.com
Members List:
FYI LINKS
President, Lending Library:
Sharon Kiddle
Vice President:
WE NEED YOU! Click here & email for details
Board, Co-Treasurers:
Lynn & Mark Austin
Board, Secretary, Newsletter, Website, Directory:
Terry Mandeville
Board, Grow Bag, Orphanage Support:
Shannon Herron
Single Parents:
Debbie Erickson
Membership:
Shauna McGuinn
Education:
Debbie McGrew
Olympia:
Cecilia Brennan
Unless noted as a FRUA, INC site, FRUA, INC does not endorse the following:
FRUA INC
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Families for Russian & Ukrainian Adoption
Including Neighboring Countries
FRUA INC stands for Families for Russian and Ukranian Adoption Including Neighboring Countries. Although the majority of our families have adopted from (or are waiting to adopt from) regions in Russia... all Eastern European and Ex-Soviet countries share equal representation in our group. We have had families who have adopted from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia and Ukraine (as well as China, India, Guatemala, and Thailand).
Some of our children were adopted as infants, some as pre-schoolers, some as school-aged kids, and even some as teens. Our childrens' ethnic heritages include Slavic, Romani (Gypsy), Asian, Turkic, and a variety of native cultures. Our children have a variety of abilities, disabilities, and issues.
Adoption is a never-ending journey... & our chapter has families in the "research", "waiting to travel", "just home", and "been home a long time" stages of the journey... just waiting to connect with YOU! We can assist you in preparing for your adoption experience, help after you return home and offer continued support in the future.
Click the various pages and links along the left side of this page, and throughout the site, to find out more about the Events, Activities, resources, and ongoing Programs offered by FRUA INC, Washington State
About Us.
We are a non-profit, volunteer-run support organization for adoptive families with children from Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Republics. Washington State FRUA INC, is a regional chapter of National FRUA INC. Our families have found that there is no roadmap to guide parents of adopted children from these countries, so we've turned to the real experts - other families.
Yahoo E-group
The most important source of information, support, & notification of upcoming activities is our Yahoo e-mail group. We encourage members (& prospective members) to go tohttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/FRUA-Washington
& join this group.
It is an active group, without too large a number of postings. If you hate email, you can sign up for a daily digest (all messages for the day in one e-mail) or "no e-mail" & read the messages on the Yahoo site board at your convenience.
The topics range from upcoming FRUA, INC activities to advice between members on various adoption topics.
FRUA, INC Washington State is guided by an ALL-VOLUNTEER Board of Directors. These volunteers are nominated and elected by the board.
You’ve heard the bit before… we need you to volunteer… yadda, yadda… blah, blah, blah! You are probably sick to death of hearing that FRUA, INC is run ENTIRELY by volunteers who give back a bit of their hard-earned time & energy to support our membership.
I KNOW you don’t want to hear
First we need someone to step up as VICE PRESIDENT . Someone who cares about the future of our FRUA, INC. A volunteer who wants to work with the board, contribute new ideas, & participate with an eye towards possibly leading the board as President someday. This is a new position. As a member of the volunteer board, the Vice President would gather with the rest of us at Starbucks only 10 times a year for coffee & a fun meeting to help plan events & activities. For more information email sharonkiddle@hotmail.com
We are also looking for BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE . Anyone with an interest in helping to direct our chapter, shape our activities, and plan our events is welcome. For more information email terrymand@aol.com
The commitment for any of these positions requires only a few ideas, a little energy, & a few hours every month.
One final thought… each position is flexible. You can make it what you want. It is OUR group, led by OUR families, with OUR goals & ideas. If you are reading this, you are a part of it already.
Why not come to a board meeting or talk to any of the volunteers who are listed on the left margin under "members". In fact, email Terry right now at
terrymand@aol.com
Volunteer!
some of the volunteers
Yep… volunteers put together all of those things!
…but …we really DO need you, you know!
