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February 2014


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Restaurant Nights

Thank you for supporting our restaurant night fundraisers. 

 

Our upcoming restaurant nights are:    

 

New Palestine McDonald's

5:00 - 8:00 pm

 

April 30

May 21   

 

Hope to see you there!  

 

Culver's night dates coming soon!  




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Well things are crazy busy here at the FUSE office today making the final preparations for the Inspiring Abilities Expo!  Due to the heavy workload today, we are sending out just a short newsletter to highlight some things coming up in the immediate future.  In March we will try to bring you more information from around central Indiana like we do most of the time.  Hope to see you at the Expo!  

Inspiring Abilities Expo Registration Open

Don't forget the 8th annual Inspiring Abilities Expo!    Inspiring Abilities Expo

We have 60 vendors coming to exhibit, so there will be LOTS for families to see and learn at the expo this year.  Come out and learn how these organizations and service providers can help meet the unique needs of children with disabilities.   

 

Saturday, March 1, 2014
9:00 am to 1:00 am
Greenfield-Central High School
810 N Broadway
Greenfield IN 46140

Cost: no charge

Click here to view more information and register online 

 

Six speakers will be scheduled throughout the day.  Sessions will be available for all age groups, so families with young children can learn as much as families whose children are transitioning from high school to adult life.  We will also feature three demonstrations so families can see firsthand some of the fun services and programs available to their children.  

   

The Inspiring Abilities Expo is supported in part by sponsorships from Applied Behavior Center for Autism, JMC Technology Group, Unlocking the Spectrum and Vectren.  See our website for a list of other generous sponsors.

March Parent Meeting--Hancock County

   

Well, the first two Q&A meetings of 2014 in Greenfield were cancelled, and it looks questionable that we will be able to meet in March again due to the weather.  At FUSE we are DEFINITELY over the snow!   Just in case the forecasters are wrong, we still have a plan in place for a meeting Monday, March 3.  Just remember, if school is cancelled in Greenfield, or if after school events are cancelled, the meeting is automatically cancelled.

 

With that being said, a  Q&A session is scheduled for Monday.  We hope you will join us for some networking and problem solving with other families, finding support and encouraging others!  Bring your questions, stories, challenges and dilemmas, and we'll tackle them together.

 

Monday, March 3     

Greenfield Intermediate School
204 W Park Street, Greenfield 

Large Group Instruction room

6:30 to 8:30 pm 

 

We will have a light supper at the meeting, so please register at the appropriate link below so we know how much to plan for the food.  

 

Child care is provided, but reservations must be made through the registration links below so we can plan enough caregivers.

 

If you have questions about the meeting, please call 317-462-9064 or contact us via the Contact Us tab on our website. 

 

March Parent Meeting Shelby County

   

The March meeting in Shelbyville will be a speaker panel highlighting recreational activities for children with special needs. Sometimes activities can be both recreational and therapeutic too! Come learn about Special Olympics, TOPSoccer and other programs (still confirming some so the rest will be a surprise!).

 

The March parent meeting will be held at the  

 

Shelbyville--Monday, March 10 

Shelby County Public Library

Carnegie East Wing

57 W Broadway St, Shelbyville

6:30 to 8:30 pm 

 

We will have a light supper at the meeting, so please register at the appropriate link below so we know how much to plan for the food.  

 

Child care is provided, but reservations must be made through the registration links below so we can plan enough caregivers.

If you have questions about either meeting, please call 317-462-9064 or contact us via the Contact Us tab on our website. 

 

     


 

You can download the flyer from our website or just open it from your smart phone and show the cashier when you pay for your order!

Lions Club Basketball Game to Benefit FUSE 

   

The New Palestine Lions Club and Triton Community Lions Club are hosting the boys and girls All Star Basketball Games to benefit FUSE!logo_lions

   

Hancock County All Stars vs. Shelby County All Stars  

Saturday, April 12, 2014

6:00 pm

New Palestine High School

Admission $6.00   Children 10 and under admitted free

 

Your child is invited to be an honored guest at this event.  Registration is required.  Registered children will be recognized between the games at mid-court, where they will be introduced and receive a free basketball.  Each child's introduction will highlight their interests, hobbies and talents, so we will be recognizing their own all star ABILITIES and promoting awareness.  Each child will be paired with an all-star player during the presentation.   

 

To guarantee that your child receives their free basketball, please register by Wednesday, April 2.

You can register online by clicking this link, or  contact FUSE at 317 462-9064 or [email protected].

 

The girls game starts at 6:00 P.M. and the boys game will immediately follow the basketball presentation.  Families should arrive by 6:30 P.M. through the main entrance and  meet at the north entrance gym doors. Parents will not need to pay admission.  Remember, preregistration is required to participate so we can properly prepare your child's introduction. 

 

All proceeds from this game benefit FUSE.  Thanks to the Lions Clubs and New Palestine High School for this fun event!

Save the Date for An Evening of Celebration 

   

FUSE families, volunteers and donors, please save the date and plan to attend An Evening of Celebration on Thursday, April 10.  An Evening of Celebration is our annual meeting where we recognize the donors and volunteers who help us make our programs a success. 

In previous years, this event has been a dinner, but this year we are changing things up a bit.  Come join us for delectable treats at our new dessert reception. 

We also have a special speaker every year, and believe me you will NOT want to miss this!  Three members of the Under 18 US Power Soccer Team will share with us their stories and experiences winning the first U18 World Cup Championship in Paris, France, last year!  These kids are awesome and you are going to love hearing their story.

Thursday, April 10
Trinity Park United Methodist Church Conference Center
7:00 pm
Program and Dessert Reception

SAVE THE DATE!  Registration will be available mid March.


 
I hope to see you at some of these fun upcoming events! 
    
Denise Arland
Executive Director
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