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February/2010
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Thank you for being a part of the
Global Explorers Kids community!
 
Greetings!

Join us in the upcoming fun! Read below for information about our Uthando doll making session and our family field trip to Jibet Jolu Krgystani restaurant. I hope you can join us for one or both of these events!
 
Happy explorations!
 
Global Explorers Kids HappeningsUthando Project
 
Uthando Doll Making Session. Come join us as we make dolls to send to children affected by poverty and AIDS in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Global Explorers Kids' Director Holly Hutto is hosting an all ages doll making session at her apartment on Sunday, February 21st. We will be making dolls all day, from 11 am until 5 pm. Drop by whenever you can. Sandwich fixings will be available for all. If you'd like, bring a snack to share. Email us at [email protected] to RSVP, get the address/directions, or ask for more information.
 
Family Field Trip - Jibek Jolu Central Asian Cuisine. Have you ever been curious about different cuisines, but never knew what to order? Do you want to give your children the opportunity to try new tastes? Then join Global Explorers Kids at our first Family Field Trip. Family Field Trips visit local ethnic restaurants, where you can join like-minded families and share a meal, family-style. The first Family Field Trip, scheduled for mid-April, will visit Jibek Jolu, a new Krgystani restaurant in Lincoln Square. More details will follow. Contact us at [email protected] if you're interested in joining us. Check out our Facebook page for updates - and become a fan while you're there!
 
 
Barefoot Books FundraisingBarefoot Books logo
  
Spread your love of multicultural literature two ways! When you purchase a Barefoot Book to share with a loved one, your purchase will help provide scholarships so children from low-income families can attend Global Explorers Kids classes free of charge. Purchases must be made through Global Explorers Kids' online Marketplace http://www.barefootbooks.com/marketplace/9226/. Start shopping today!
 
Keep your eyes open for our upcoming Barefoot Books story circle!
 
Our hearts go out to the thousands of children and families that have been affected by the earthquake in Haiti. Please consider making a donation to UNICEF to help their relief efforts in Haiti. 
Issue: 5
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In This Issue
Global Explorers Kids Happening
Barefoot Books Fundraising
After School Programs
After School Programs
 
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Global Explorers Kids winter 2010 after school sessions have begun at Waters Elementary School and Blaine Elementary School
 
Children at Waters
School are learning about houses around the world as they build models of Syrian beehive houses, Amazonian stilt houses, Ndebele painted houses, and Inuit igloos. Children at Blaine are learning about holidays around the world as they celebrate Japanese Setsubun, Chinese Lantern Festival, Carnival, Purim, Noruz, and more. 
 
Global Explorers Kids after school program is growing! Look for us in the spring at Jane's Place at Nettelhorst School! If you know a school or community organization that is interested in starting a Global Explorers Kids after school program, let us know!
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This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
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Would you like to get involved in Global Explorers Kids activities? We are seeking dedicated board members, teaching artists, donors, and volunteers to become part of our growing family. If you are interested in getting involved, please email us at [email protected].