Fund Raising 
Parent to Parent is using Click and Pledge to take donations. If you would like to make a donation to the agency, please go to
Click and Pledge
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Calendar
August
*8/12 Transition Support - P2P @ 6:00 pm
*8/17 Annual Picnic - P2P @ 11:00 to 2:00
*8/22 Mason County Support - Alpine Way @ 11:00 to 1:00 September*9/10 Transition Support Group - P2P @ 6:00 pm
*9/13 Mason County ICC -Mason County Public Health Bldg. @ 10:30 am
*9/13 Sibshops - P2P @ 6:00 to 7:30
*9/17 Down Syndrome Support Group - P2P @ 6:30 pm
*9/18 Sensory Processing Disorder Support Group - P2P @ 6:30 pm
*9/24 Mom to Mom Support Group - P2P @ 6:30 pm
*9/26 Mason County Support Group - Alpine Way Retirement, Shelton @ 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Announcements
*Beginning September 1st, South Sound Parent to Parent will take on the role of Local Lead Agency for Mason County.
We are excited to serve the families of Mason County in Birth to Three as well as all other programs we offer currently.
If there are any questions, please contact Kim Smith at (360)352-1126 ext. 108.
*Since Basics Northwest is offering a wonderful Autism Support Group, we will discontinue the one that has been meeting at SSP2P. Basics NW offers their group on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm and is free. Childcare is provided for a small fee. For more information, contact them at (360) 915-6868. If you have questions of SSP2P, please contact Sylvia at (360)352-1126 ext. 106.
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Board News
We here on the board think the P2P staff is doing an excellent job working with children and families. They also work with school districts, service providers, and educate the community. If you aren't sure what all P2P has to offer you should check out two great forums; the P2P web page, and the P2P Facebook page. The staff works hard to offer great services and activities. We wouldn't want you to miss anything, so be sure and check these out!
www.ssp2p.org
and
South Sound Parent to Parent (Facebook)
Laurie Kagels Board President
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Parent to Parent is a network of families who have experienced the unique joys and challenges of parenting children with special needs. If you are caring for a person with special needs and would like to be connected with others in the community, we can help!
Please call us at (360) 352-1126 and say "Operator" or press 0 if you do not know who to ask for. Someone will take your call and connect you with the right person!
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Thank you for the ongoing support of South Sound Parent to Parent that allows us to serve our community!
Sincerely,
Kim Smith
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South Sound Parent to Parent
August 2013
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Transition Support Group 
The next Transition Support Group meeting will be held on August 13th at SSP2P from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. We are excited to have a speaker from Intercity Transit who will present, "Oh the Places We Can Go." Please join us in learning about transportation in our area! If you have any questions, please contact Sylvia at
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Events/Activities
Please join us for our Annual Picnic! Live music, bounce house, free books from South Sound Reading Foundation and great food! All SSP2P families are welcome and there is no cost, no fuss, no muss. Just show up and enjoy the day with us!
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Community
Tumwater's Screen on the Green
Join us on Fridays in August for the 8th Annual Screen on the Green. Tumwater Parks and Recreation is bringing four of your favorite movies to our outdoor cinema at the Tumwater Valley Golf Course. It'll be guaranteed fun for the whole family, and admission is FREE. Come early and enjoy dinner on the patio at the River's Edge restaurant or you can bring your own picnic as long as you abide by park rules. Low-backed chairs are allowed, but grills, umbrellas, and pets are prohibited. Gates will open at 7:30 pm and movies begin at dusk.
Friday, August 2: "The Amazing Spider-Man" - PG-13
Friday, August 9: "Jack the Giant Slayer" - PG-13
Friday, August 16: "OZ the Great and Powerful" - PG
Friday, August 23: "The Croods" - PG
Please call the Parks & Recreation office for more information: (360) 754-4160. We look forward to seeing you on the GREEN! Little Red School House
FREE Distribution of supplies and clothing will take place Thursday, August 15th, 2013 from 8am to 6pm at Capitol High School, 2707 Conger Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502 (off Division Street on Olympia's Westside, Intercity Bus Route #45.) Open to all families in need. Upon arrival, each family receives a number and gets an approximate time for admission. Each child will be able to choose a backpack filled with school supplies (based on individual school lists), and a gently used or new coat, socks and underwear. Families should plan on spending several hours as the event is usually crowded.
Summer Lunch Program
Kids Eat FREE
Convenient, healthy lunches all summer. No paperwork necessary, just drop in!
18 and under eat for FREE
Noon - 12:30pm
Monday - Friday
Madison Elementary - Hot Lunch
Woodruff Park - Cold Sack Lunch
Starts Monday, June 24th, through
Friday, August 16th, 2013
Need More Information? Call 360.753.8380
Lunches provided by the
City of Olympia, Parks, Arts
and Recreation Department.
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P2P Staff
Kim Smith, Executive Director and Lead FRC ext. 108
Sheila Kavanaugh, Office Manager ext. 101
Sylvia Heiser, Helping Parent and Transition Coordinator ext. 106
Brandi Clarke, FRC (North Thurston and Griffin) ext. 102 Karen Huggins, FRC (North Thurston) ext. 103Shanelle Montano, FRC (Olympia and North Thurston) ext.109Sarah Hodge, FRC (Tumwater, Rochester and Tenino) ext. 107
Tina Washington, FRC (Olympia, Yelm and Rainier) ext. 104
Jullysa Fox, Custodian Chris Brandt, Office Support
Olivia Olson, Data Entry Birth to Three Amanda Bowen, Data Entry Birth to Three Lara Putnam, Medical Records
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