In This Issue
Safe Sitter
Family Night
Valentines Performing Pigs
Scrapbook Night
Quick Links
Children & Family Connections
Events, Classes & Activities for Children & Families! 
Greetings!

Economy got you down? We have a lot of affordable and fun activities right here in your own backyard. Where else can you go for dinner, a movie, craft activities and good company for less than $20 for a family of five? If you haven't been to Family Night, you don't know what you are missing.
 
Don't miss out on our Family Night Special!
 
Have you visited our website lately? It's an excellent resource of information that you can use every day. View our monthly calendar (pdf), check out all our programs, and find links to resources.
 
Do you have a teen in your house or are your parents wanting something to do? Then take a look to see what the 50 + Adults and Youth are up to. We have something for everybody!

Safe SitterSAFE SITTERŪ
Better sitters today. Better parents tomorrow.

Safe SitterŪ is developed especially for 11 to 13 year olds and emphasizes safety for the sitter as well as the children in their care. For more information visit the Safe Sitter website. 

Saturday, May 30 9:00 am - 4:00 pm    Pre-register $40 

Saturday, June 27 9:00 am - 4:00 pm   Pre-register $40
FAMILY NIGHT
Family Night
Is this on your calendar?
 
Join us this month for another fun night. We show the newest family movies on our Big Screen every 2nd Friday. Join your neighbors and meet new friends for dinner, a craft and movie. Now serving Frankie's Pizza, salad, and dessert. What a great deal! Snacks are also available for sale.  
 
Friday: March 13    Movie: Open Season 2
Doors Open at 6:30 pm
$5/Adult and $3/Child
VALENTINES PERFORMING PIGS
Valentines Peforming Pigs
 
Did you miss last year's visit from these adorable oinkers? If you saw them last year you know what a fun show it was to watch these famous pigs perform. Can you say that you have been on the Jay Leno or David Letterman show?
 
Only a limited number of seats available. Register now!
 
Friday, March 20
12 Noon: Lunch - 1 pm Performance
$5/Adult $4/Senior $3/Child
Lunch: Pizza, Salad and Dessert
BENEFIT BREAKFAST
Annual Fundraiser
 
The 5th annual GMVCC Benefit Breakfast will be held Thursday, March 26, 2009 at the Greater Maple Valley Community Center. This popular community event raises over $44,000 in 2008 to benefit programs at the Greater Maple Vallyey Community Center. We hope that you will join us to find out more about the good work being done at GMVCC for the children, families, youth and adults in our community.
 
To learn more about the Benefit Breakfast, to volunteer your time, or provide financial or in-kind contributions, please contact us at 425-432-1272 or email Lynn Roberts. Sponsorship opportunities are available.
SCRAPBOOK NIGHTScrapbook Night
 
Join us the 4th Friday of every month for some uninterrupted time to spend on you scrapbook projects OR any craft projects.

So leave the kids and hubbys at home and join the girls for a fun night of chatting, scrapping, and inspiration!
 
Then what are you waiting for? Register now!
 
Friday, March 27  6pm - Midnight  $5 by Wednesday, March 25 and after March 25 $7
Invite your family, friends and neighbors to Family Night! Don't forget to give me your discount coupon at the bottom of this e-mail. How can you refuse a bargain like this?
 
Sincerely,
 Cindy Digital Signature

Cindy Pettigrew
Children & Family Program Coordinator
Greater Maple Valley Community Center
CouponSave $1.00
This coupon is good for $1.00 off per family to be used for Family Night only. This coupon must be printed and presented in person. This coupon is transferable. We encourage recipients to share this offer with friends and family to maximize the effect of the coupon.
 
Offer Expires: May 8, 2009