Below is information on the very important Legislative Coffee hosted by The Arc. This annual event is a unique and easy opportunity to make your voice heard...RSVP today!

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Monica: 360-715-0170, ext. 303 or monicab@arcwhatcom.org.

Sincerely,
The Arc of Whatcom Team

LEGISLATIVE COFFEE

* Great opportunity to make your voice heard *

Wednesday, December 11

9:30am-12:30pm

The Arc's Dan Godwin Community Center

2602 McLeod Road, Bellingham

An important goal of the Parent Coalition is to provide the connections and resources for families to make their voices heard. The Annual Legislative Coffee provides a relaxed environment for people to meet their legislators face-to-face and communicate their experiences in a meaningful way.

Prior to the coffee, there is an informational forum and guided discussion. Whether you are knowledgeable about the legislative process or completely new, this information is important to make the most of the opportunity with the legislators.

Attached is a flier for the event. Please distribute to others who may be interested.

Due to limited space, please register by contacting Monica:

715-0170, ext. 303, monicab@arcwhatcom.org.

P2P HOLIDAY PARTY

Sunday, December 8

Bloedel Donovan Park - Large Multipurpose Gym
2214 Electric Avenue, Bellingham

Parent to Parent invites you to their annual holiday party! This event is for families and friends of children with developmental delays, disabilities and ongoing health care needs.

There will be an appearance by Santa, crafts, fun activities, family photos and much much more! Please bring your favorite lunchable potluck dish to share. Beverages will be provided.

There are two time slots:

Families of a child with special needs ages birth to seven are invited from 12pm - 1:30pm. Families of a child with special needs ages eight and up are invited from 1:30pm - 3pm.

Because of the size of our Holiday Party we are asking families to

RSVP by Friday, December 6th. To RSVP, please contact Karlene at (360) 255-2056 ext. 3 or karlene@p2pwhatcom.org. This event is co-sponsored by Down syndrome Outreach, a program of The Arc of Whatcom County and Bellingham Parks and Recreation.

ICC MEETING & PARENT PANEL

Whatcom Infant and Children's Council (ICC) At Large Meeting

Tuesday, December 10th

12-1:30pm

St. Luke's Health Education Center

3333 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham

The focus of this meeting the Parent Panel. Please try to attend and spread the word to parents, colleagues, and other interested individuals.

Also, our Parent/Membership committee has set up a facebook page and website for the Whatcom ICC! Please like us on facebook: www.facebook.com/WhatcomICC or follow our webpage to get ICC updates http://whatcomicc.wordpress.com/ .