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The Pause program, an initiative of the Family and Children First Council has acquired the creation and distribution of the Family Connections E-Newsletter as part of our commitment to resource families in Butler County. While Pause specific information has been added, you will still find all the great things you have come to love about this monthly publication. We hope you find great opportunities to connect with your family and with other families in the community! All events are FREE unless noted otherwise!
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Pause is committed to assisting families of children with physical, mental, developmental, medical, behavioral or learning challenges, access to a broad range of support options by maximizing the use of community resources and family support networks. On the current menu of options, Pause provides: respite, free family fun events, caregiver networking/resourcing and community service events to help families with tangible needs. For more information visit our website at: http://www.butlerfcfc.org/page/pause-home
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Upcoming Pause Specific Events |
To enroll in Pause or register for any of the upcoming events,
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Free Family Fun Event
Pause has partnered with Cobb Theater at the Liberty Center Mall for a sensory friendly viewing of the film, Sing on Saturday, January 21st! FREE tickets are limited to the first 75 Pause participants who register. Doors will open at 9:30am and seats are reserved.
Address to Cobb Theater:
Liberty Center
7514 Bales St.
Liberty Township, OH 45069
Let us provide free fun for your family! In collaboration with community partners, Pause is able to offer Free Family Fun events throughout the year. This is a time for your family to have fun in a special needs friendly environment, without the worry of financial stress. We know how important stress-free family fun is to our families and we want to continue to fulfill that need!
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Free Activities at Butler County Libraries - Open to ALL Families! |
Fairfield, OH:
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Low Cost & Free Activities - Open to ALL Families!
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CURRENT EVENTS
January (every Friday): Fitton Family Friday
Fitton Family Fridays are geared toward children and families of all ages. Enjoy everything from plays by local children's theater groups to interactive concerts and national comedy acts. A free reception of kid-friendly drinks and appetizers is served prior to each show.
Still hoping to find your favorite coffees, breads, meats, produce and treats during the winter months? The Village Green Farmers Market, presented by the City of Fairfield and Fairfield Parks and Recreation, is moving next door for the winter. Stop by the Fairfield Community Arts Center veranda on the second Wednesday each month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Are you a Master Builder? Show off your skills by entering our inaugural Lego Contest! Entries will be displayed January 16 - 30. Library patrons will vote for their favorites. Two winners in each age category will receive Lego gift cards.
January 17, 6pm-8pm- Teen Game Night
Come play classic and German-inspired board games at the Tech Center. A variety of games will be offered each month. Snacks will be provided.
The prehistoric world comes to life as students learn language arts and science through a thrilling show as they watch, hear, and touch realistic one-of-a-kind puppets and museum quality fossils. This interactive show motivates children to discover the amazing world of dinosaurs through the essential skills of writing and reading.
Ages 12 - 18
Use alcohol-based inks to make your own designs on paper, glass and ceramic materials. Supplies will be provided.
January 20- January 31: IceFest 2017
IceFest is back! This winter extravaganza takes place on the happening streets of downtown Hamilton, This year's theme, 'To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before', pays tribute to the explorer in all of us with ice sculptures centered around the frontier of exploration, science, and technology as well as the people who have taken us there over the years. Explore the excitement of downtown Hamilton while enjoying a large collection of frozen art this January!
P.S. On January 21 from 12-2PM you can meet a penguin at Miami University Hamilton Downtown during IceFest!
To check out more family activities in Butler County, go to Butler County Events
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Support Group Access - Resource for ALL Families!
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- Visit www.redtreehouse.org
- Right hand box -- click ButlerCo.
- Select -- emotional support
- Scroll to the bottom, click "view more"
- Click "filter by category"
- Click "month - December"
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