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In this issue:
  • Variety's Holiday Party
  • Princesses, Dogs & Jewels - Oh My!
  • Our New Website is LIVE
  • Sleighriders
  • Support Variety with Your Holiday Shopping
  • Variety Parent Group on Facebook
  • Santa's Hotline for Wishes
  • Handy NEWS & NOTES
  • More
Variety's Holiday Party

THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER! 

Saturday, December 10th
8:30 - Doors Open
9:30 - Movie Begins

Visit with Santa, then enjoy popcorn & drinks while watching a fun surprise movie! Every child will receive a gift from Variety!

Variety's Holiday Party will take place at the following locations:

Micon Cinemas in Chippewa Falls
Marcus Showtime Cinema in Franklin
Marcus Point Cinema in Madison
Marcus Valley Grand in Appleton

Princesses, Dogs & Jewels - Oh My!  
 

Paul's Jewelers is a wonderful friend of Variety and is inviting families to take advantage of a FREE event on Saturday, December 3rd from 11:00-1:00 p.m.!

There will be a meet and greet with Corporal Zientek from the West Allis Police Department and Sonny, a Black Labrador Retriever from the K-9 Unit! Guests will learn about life on the force with this amazing dog. Guests can also meet Cinderella and Belle!
 

Our New Website is LIVE!!!

We recently launched our new website! Have you seen it?

Visit www.varietywi.org now!

Explore our website to learn about our programs and services, how to get involved, meet Variety kids, Board of Directors, staff and more!

We would love to hear what you think about our new website. Send your comments to contact@varietywi.org. 

Sleighriders

Monday, December 12th
Shank Hall
Milwaukee, WI
21 years and over 

Join us for the 34th Annual Sleighriders concert benefiting Variety! 

Forty of the best, most experienced, most professional musicians of the Milwaukee music scene join together for this annual Sleighriders show and charity auction! These musicians join forces in one gigantic rockin' band. It's a very special holiday event that you don't want to miss and a true Milwaukee tradition. For over 30 years, the band has donated their time and talents for charity.  We are so grateful to be the benefiting charity again this year.


Support Variety With Your Holiday Shopping

Do you shop Amazon during the holidays?

You can support Variety by doing your online shopping at AmazonSmile and 0.5% of your eligible purchases will be donated to Variety!

It's simple! Just click here, log in to your Amazon account and make sure "Variety - the Children's Charity of Wisconsin" is selected. Amazon and Variety do the rest!
Variety Parent Group 

Want to connect with another parent who has a child with a physical disability? How about lots parents! Join the "Variety of Wisconsin Parents Group" on Facebook. This is a closed group, just for Variety parents!

Examples of topics that may be discussed include where to find a doctor, dealing with IEPs, community resources, and more. Parents may also use this group to set up play dates and other get togethers.

Click here to join the group, or search for Variety of Wisconsin Parent Group in the search bar on Facebook.
The following are not sponsored by Variety 
but are provided for your information:

Santa's Hotline is Now Open for Wishes

FreeConferenceCall.com is offering a special hotline so your kids can call Santa! 

Children of all ages can call Santa and leave him a message with their holiday wishes for FREE at 1-605-47-72682 (SANTA).

Learn more about Santa's Hotline here.
Handy NEWS & NOTES


Highlights include:
8 Accessible Cabins Accepting Applications
Holiday Train
FREE Days
Festivals & Events on your Smartphone
Text Alerts
Report an Accessibility Issue
Discount Tickets
Accessible Vans for Sale
And Much More!

B roadscope Respite & Recreation Clubs

Respite and Recreation Club (R&R club) is a drop-off evening of fun for any child with a disability birth to 21 and their siblings. This is a chance for parents to enjoy an evening out. The kids participate in arts & crafts, games, and other activities. The R&R clubs are run by Broadscope staff and volunteers from the community. Any family living in the 6 counties Broadscope serves can attend: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Kenosha, and Racine. 


REC ON DECK

Milwaukee County has TONS of fun, free, family-friendly events. Check them out!

Variety's mission is "providing life-enriching assistance to Wisconsin children challenged by physical disabilities."
Learn more about Variety at www.varietywi.org