August 2008


Monday, August 4, 2008
Parents as Partners in Education Meeting 5:30 pm to 6:50 pm at Danbury Children First's Offices at 83 West Street. Find out how you can be more involved in your child's education. For more information contact Caroline LaFleur at 797-8088 or email carolinel@danburychildrenfirst.org.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
MultiCultural Event Meeting 6 pm to 7 pm at the Western CT State University Mid-town Campus, Warner Hall, first floor. For those interested in exploring working on a community-wide MultiCultural Event. For more information contact Linda Kosko at 797-8088 or email lindak@danburychildrenfirst.org.

Wednesday, August 13, 2008
3 R's Team 1 Meeting 11 am to 1 pm at the Early Care and Education Training Office, 30 Main St, Danbury (Lower Level). The meeting focus will be on the indicators and  action plan toward the goal of "Ready Children and Families." For more information about 3R's Team 1, contact Linda Kosko at 797-8088 or email lindak@danburychildrenfirst.org.

Thursday, August 14, 2008
Early Childhood Public Awareness Committee Meeting, 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Early Care and Education Training Office, 30 Main St, Danbury (Lower Level). The meeting focus will on developing a Legislative Agenda for Children and Families. For more information, contact Caroline LaFleur at 797-8088 or email carolinel@danburychildrenfirst.org.

September 2008

Monday, September 8, 2008
Parents as Partners in Education Meeting 5:30 pm to 6:50 pm at the Danbury Public Schools Administrative Offices at 63 Beaver Brook Rd., Danbury. Find out how you can be more involved in your child's education. For more information contact Caroline LaFleur at 797-8088 or email carolinel@danburychildrenfirst.org.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Greater Danbury Child and Family Network Kick-Off Meeting! For parents of children with special needs, Birth to Three Providers, special educators, and others who work with children with special needs. 9:30 am to 11 am at the Early Care and Education Training Office, 30 Main St, Danbury (Lower Level). The meeting will focus on resources for families, upcoming events, and Birth to Three updates. For details and directions, click on the Event Flyer link, contact Caroline LaFleur at 797-8088, or email carolinel@danburychildrenfirst.org.
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2pm
Jazz for Peace Concert, Concert Hall at White Hall at the Midtown Campus of Western Connecticut State University to benefit Danbury Children First.
Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Call 203-797-8088 for more information.
6-7:30pm
Professional Development Workshop: “Young Parents Speak.” Brenda Culpepper. Danbury Children First Office at 83 West Street. Refreshment fee: $3. Childcare provided if pre-registered. Sponsored by The Greater Danbury Parent Leaders/PLTI Alumni.
10-11am
Community Play Group for parents/grand parents & foster parents & kids under 6. Meets weekly at the First Congregational Church on Deer Hill. For more information call Hearther Rivers 791-8312
7pm
City Wide PTO meeting
6-7:30pm
PLTI Alumni at United Way Offices, 85 West St. Danbury
Call Carolyn at 794-0292 or Patti Keckeisen at 797-8088
1-3:30pm
Dad's Networking Events - Families Speak Out: Celebrating our Success at Old Judiciary Room, State Capitoal in Hartford, CT. For more information contact Fatherhood Initiative of CT at 860-424-4905.

1-4pm
Dia de los Niños at the City Center Green.
Rain date May 7
Children and their families will have the opportunity to see ethnic dances, listen to a storyteller and visit information displays, Free to the public. Call 203-797-8088 for more information...

Danbury Children First Offices are Closed
2:00-4:00pm
"Traditional Games" for children and adults at Portugueses Cultrual Center, 65 Sand Pit Rd Danbury
Call Isabel at 798-9870 for information..
7pm
Bi-Monthly Board of Education @ Danbury Public Schools Administrative Center, 63 Beaver Brook Road
5-9pm
Weekly PLTI Class at WCSU, Free dinner/childcare included. For more information call Patti Keckeisen at 203-797-8088.
3pm
Concert for young people at the Ives Concert Hall, 181 White Street, Danbury. This is free, one-hour concert for school-age children and their families. The Danbury Symphony Orchestra will perform music of the dance, including Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. For more information call 748-1716.
1-3pm
Danbury Children First celebrates Human Rights Day with a Children's Book Reading at the Danbury Public Library • 2nd Floor Story Corner. Guest Readers will be; Mayor Mark D. Boughton, Pubisher, Eliette Matos, Educator & Child Advocate, Ms. Ferris White. For more information contact Linda Kosko at 797-8088.

snow date February 28, 2004

1-5pm
7th Annual Multi-Cultural Parents Day at the City Center Green. Admission is Free, but please bring a dish to share. Schedule to perform Los Pajos, One Accord, Michael Mourning (98Q Idol Search Winner) and so much more. Free children activities and Parent Information Center. For more information call Nancy Greger at 797-8088.
6:30pm
Family Night at the City Center Green - "Free" musical entertainment, tonight Sir Laughs a Lot. For more information call 792-1711