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Our May calendars are jam-packed with family celebrations! Two of my nephews are graduating from high school and college this month; it's exciting to see the seniors making plans for their bright futures.
If you've looked at your May schedule and not known where to start, never fear, we've got you covered. In this issue, we have
ideas for Mother's Day, Teacher Appreciation gifts, and graduation gift and party ideas. Summer is looming, so don't forget to check our Summer Camp and Vacation Bible School directories.
Happy Mother's Day to my mom, Rosemary Leistner, and all you moms out there!
Kim Leistner,
Founder and President
Make Your Mother's Day Memorable
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Sunday is Mother's Day. Whether you are planning a big shindig for multiple generations or you plan to send everyone away and enjoy  some "me time" in peace, we hope you have the BEST day that YOU want!  Still looking for ideas? We've gathered a list of Mother's Day activities, crafts and events for you!

Enjoy, and email to tell us how you celebrated Mother's Day! 

Thanking All Teachers
Teacher Appreciation Week comes to an end on Friday, May 5, but for some of us, our tradition is to thank our children's teachers closer to the end of school. No matter what timing you prefer, we've gathered some great resources for thanking teachers. Check out this post from Lindsay Lanter with  Teacher Thank-You Suggestions, including gift tag templates for all kinds of teachers' gifts, as well as links to our Teacher Gift Pinterest page.
Do you have someone graduating this year? We've compiled suggestions for All Things Graduation -- from party ideas to gift ideas, whether you have a child graduating from preschool or high school! Enjoy, and share photos of your graduation ideas! 
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Babysitting Clinic at Memorial 5/7

Free Car Seat Safety Checkpoint at St. John's 5/7

Free Civil War Tech Event at Lincoln Presidential Library 5/7

Parents' Night Out - Drop Off Your Kids at the YMCA 5/7

Family Day at the Lincoln Presidential Museum - cards and letters for soldiers 5/10

Illinois Products Farmers Market 5/12

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5/13

Kids' Night Out at the YMCA for 8-12 year olds 5/14

Heart and Stroke Walk sponsored by Memorial 5/14

Girls Night Out at Springfield Clinic: Understanding the Language of Health Care 5/17
FREE Classes at Memorial: Lamaze one-day class 5/7; Taking Care of You 5/11; Breastfeeding Basics 5/17

FREE Classes at St. John's Hospital Baby Basics: All About Baby 5/11; Preparing for Your C-Section class 5/12; Childbirth Express 5/14

Classes at LLCC Community Education: Fly Fishing class for ages 10-adult 5/7; Norse Mythology Class for 4th-8th graders 5/14; Healthy Summer Sides cooking class for adults 5/14

2016 Springfield Area Soccer Association (SASA) Season Tryouts Pre-register by 5/7!

Summer Camp Directory - make your summer plans now!
 Vacation Bible School Directory - check now, and updated weekly!

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