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The Arc of Whatcom County

PARENT COALITION E-ALERT

August 2013
IN THIS ISSUE
Pizza Party
Drumming Event
Yoga Class

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ELECTED OFFICIALS


FEDERAL

 

Sen. Maria Cantwell

cantwell.senate.gov

(202)224-3441

 

Sen. Patty Murray

murray.senate.gov

(202)224-2621

 

1st District

Rep. Suzan Delbene

delbene.house.gov 

(202) 225-6311
  

2nd District

Rep. Rick Larsen

http://larsen.house.gov/

(202)225-2605

   

  
STATE
  
42nd District

 

Sen. Doug Ericksen

ericksen.doug@leg.wa.gov

(360)786-7682

 

Rep. Vincent Buys

buys.vincent@leg.wa.gov

(360)786-7980

 

Rep. Jason Overstreet

overstreet.jason@leg.wa.gov

(360)786-7980

 

40th District

 

Sen. Kevin Ranker

ranker.kevin@leg.wa.gov

(360)786-7678

 

Rep. Kristine Lytton

lytton.kristine@leg.wa.gov

(360)786-7800

 

Rep. Jeff Morris

morris.jeff@leg.wa.gov

(360)786-7970

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This Wednesday is The Arc's annual pizza party at Cornwall Park. Great opportunity to meet other families, reconnect with friends, learn more about The Arc's services...and have fun! We hope you can join us! 
 
With just a few weeks left, our phones have been ringing with parents requesting support with IEPs, class placements, etc. If you need help or have questions, feel free to contact our Parent Coalition coordinator, Monica Burke: 360-715-0170, ext 303, monicab@arcwhatcom.org.
THE ARC'S PIZZA PARTY

 Wednesday, August 21
5:00-7:00pm
Cornwall North Picnic Shelter (right by the spray park)

  • Reconnect with friends
  • Meet new families
  • Learn about programs and services
  • Share experiences
  • Eat pizza and play at the park
  • Most importantly...relax and have fun!
Children and adults of all ages are invited to come join the fun at our annual pizza party! Pizza and beverages will be provided by The Arc. If you are able, please bring a potluck dish to share. For more information, contact Christine: 715-0170 ext. 305, christines@arcwhatcom.org.
  
We hope to see you at the park on the 21st!

  
P2P DRUMMING EVENT
 
Join Parent to Parent for a
Dad & Me Drumming Event!
(Uncles, grandfathers, moms, aunts, grandmothers
and caregivers are also welcome.)
Tuesday, August 27
6:00 to 7:30 pm
Whatcom Center for Early Learning
2001 H Street in Bellingham
(Weather permitting we will be outside!)

  

Ray Soriano is a local parent, early childhood educator, and consultant who has worked with children and families in educational and social service settings for 25 years. He is the Program Manager for Staff Professional Development and Father Engagement at Skagit/Islands Head Start. Ray loves teaching and playing music, and leads drumming events all around Washington State.
  

Please RSVP with how many in your family will be coming. *Space is limited, please RSVP by Monday, Aug 26.

  
YOGA CLASS
  
Need to stretch, relax and refresh?
  
The Arc of Whatcom County will be offering a 10-week yoga series beginning on Wednesday, September 11th at The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center. Led by Instructor Abby Stadden, the classes will be held from 10-11am and are designed for people of all abilities.
  
Participants are encouraged to sign up for the series but are also welcome to attend individual classes.
  
To register, contact Christine: (360-715-0170 ext. 305, christine@arcwhatcom.org).