Volume 05: Issue 09 | September 2022
Parents, partner agencies and Door County residents; please join us on Friday September 9, 2022 for our Quarterly Partnership Meeting!

RSVP appreciated for those attending in person.
RSVP required for those planning to attend via Zoom
(Zoom link will be sent in response to your RSVP)
FREE & FUN FAMILY ACTIVITIES
HERE ARE SOME FREE FAMILY FUN AROUND THE PENINSULA
MARITIME FEST
Labor Day Weekend 9/3-9/5
Join us for live entertainment, food, beverages, and fireworks at 9pm Saturday night!
September 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Science Saturday-Hexagons

Hexagons—six-sided polygons–show up in everything from honeycombs and ancient coral fossils to the James Webb telescope.  

In this multi-media/hands-on activity, participants will learn why this shape is so special. This program is intended for school aged children but learners of all ages are welcome. No registration necessary but please let us know ahead of time (coggin@crossroadsatbigcreek.org) if participants have dietary restrictions. Lab and Lecture Hall of the Collins Learning center. Free and open the the public.
Screen-Free Craft Bag Pickup

The craft packet will be available at ALL DOOR COUNTY LIBRARY BRANCHES for pickup starting September 1st.

Come in to any of the eight branches of the Door County Library to pick up a screen-free children's bag
Featuring:
---- Pirate Magnet
---- Paper for an Origami Parrot
---- Colorable Bookmark

For ages 4k - 2nd grade. Contains small pieces. Please supervise small children while crafting.
*While supplies last.
EDUCATION AND LEARNING
CLICK IMAGE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER
Chad Welch joined the Partnership for Children and Families in the Fall of 2018. He handles all of the family enrichment activities such as Parent Cafes, Block Parties, Raising a Thinking Child, and more. Periodically, Chad shares valuable information, tips, and activities for families.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
If your family, or you know of a family that is in need, of infant needs (diapers, wipes, etc) have them reach out to Rebecca.
FREE and CONFIDENTIAL support for ANY Door County family raising children in Door County or an individual enrolled in K-12 schooling whom has not yet graduated. A Community Connector is a parent peer who has experienced challenges of their own, received Door County services and has learned how to advocate for their family.
Contact Rebecca Nicholson for assistance and support regarding the following:
  • Rent, utility, food assistance
  • Infant / toddler basic needs
  • Children's mental health / disability support
  • Vehicle repair and purchase assistance
  • Anything else related to raising a family
Rebecca Nicholson
(920) 421-3145 call or text
rebecca@unitedwaydc.com
or fill out an interest form and she will contact you