2008 UW-Extension Family Living
Coming Events
May
May 15
“Improving Transition Times”
6 - 8 P.M., Manitowoc County Office Complex
Moving from place to place, activity to activity, is often filled
with tears, screaming, and tantrums. Learn how you can
smooth transitions to make them productive, fun times for children
and stress free for adults. This program is geared to Manitowoc
County childcare providers. It is free and continuing education
units are provided. Register through Ruth at the UW-Extension
office at 683-4169 by Tuesday, May 13th.
May 16
Foster Parent Appreciation Afternoon
1-3 P.M., Manitowoc County Office Complex
The HCE Association members are involved in several community
outreach programs this year including the recognition of foster
care parents on Friday, May 16th. Members assembled
60 appreciation baskets for foster parents and have invited them
to a social in recognition of their commitment to strong family
values. Remarks will be made by Manitowoc County Executive
Bob Ziegelbauer, Foster Parent Coordinator, Patty Timm, and several
members of the UW-Extension HCE Association.
May 22
“Hunger Close to Home”
1-3 P.M. Manitowoc County Office Complex
Manitowoc County food pantry managers, their Board members, and
others interested in addressing the food needs and food access
for Manitowoc County families, are invited to this meeting. Discussion
will be focused on current demographic data and future collaborations
which can help to assure food accessibility for residents most
at risk of not having enough to eat. Persons interested
in attending should call Faye at the UW-Extension Family Living
office at 683-4171, or email fayemalek@co.manitowoc.wi.us by
Friday, May 16th.
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June
June 3-5
 College
Days, UW-Madison brochure
Join us for the 45th Anniversary of this program on the beautiful
UW-Madison campus! Overnight registered program participants
can choose to stay at the NEW Ogg Hall! Look for a brochure on
this website around March. Call Elaine Barrett @ 1/888/391-4255
to be on the mailing list or email: elaine.barrett@uwex.edu
June 24
HCE Executive Board meeting, 1-3 p.m.
June 26
Multicultural Consortium meeting
12:15 – 1:30 P.M.
Manitowoc County Office Complex
Bring your lunch
July
July 17-18, 21-22, 24-25
Grandparents' University
Bring your grandchildren with you to UW-Madison campus for
2008; this year we will have 3 sessions in July! Look for up-to-date
session information on our partner’s website: www.uwalumni.com/grandparents
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August
August 19-24
Nitrate screening of well water at the Manitowoc County Fair
HCE members and other volunteers appreciated. Call the UW-Extension
office at 683-4168.
August 21
"Co-parenting: Focus on the Children"
6:30 P.M. A court mandated parent program
Manitowoc County Office Complex
August 28
Multicultural Consortium meeting
12:15 – 1:30 P.M.
Manitowoc County Office Complex
Bring your lunch
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September
September 15-17
State HCE Conference, Holiday Inn, Manitowoc
Faye presents “Welcome New Neighbors” and “Prepare
to Care”
September 30
HCE Executive Board meeting, 1-3 p.m.
October
October 2nd and 9th
Home Alone Program
Home
Alone flyer - October 2 and 9, Generose Enrichment Center, 6:30
- 8:30 p.m. Note: Registrations are due Monday, September 24, 2008
October 7
"North Meets South"
Presented by Lylene Scholz, Shirley Oswald and Faye Malek. Enjoy
first hand stories and experiences from trips around the world
taken by Faye in Mexico, Lylene in Turkey and Finland, and Shirley
in Poland! You will be able to leave the country without having
to leave the county! Light refreshments will be served.
1 and again at 6:30 p.m., Manitowoc County Office Complex. Call
683-4168 for reservations.
October 16
“Co-parenting: Focus on the Children"
9 a.m. - Noon, A court mandated parent program
Manitowoc County Office Complex
October 23
Multicultural Consortium meeting
12:15 – 1:30 P.M.
Manitowoc County Office Complex
Bring your lunch
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