Over 200 individuals attended Saturday's Fun and Learning Day
By Jean Simers
The first 2008-2009 Saturday Fun and Learning Day sponsored by Heads Up, GEAR UP and the Parent-Educator Resource Center was held Saturday, September 13th at Calhoun Middle-High School.
Saturday was a Career Day with 29 exhibitors present including, a blacksmith, surveyor, critical care truck, fireman, welder, lab technician, photographer, television reporter, dental hygienist, sheriff, Wal-Mart store manager, WVU Extension agent, lawyer, paralegal, florist, realtor, hand-made jeweler, auto mechanic, construction-contractor, librarian, health net helicopter, vet assistant, nurse, community education coordinator, videographer-public relations, welder, criminal justice.
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Breakfast was served to all participants and everyone enjoyed lunch catered by Donnie Price, former Arnoldsburg School principal.
The Parent-Educator Resource Center provided information to the parents about careers in West Virginia.
The parents and children who attend five of the eight sessions are eligible for a trip in May 2009. Parents in attendance at the October 25th Saturday Fun and Learning day will vote on where the group will go on their trip. If you have questions - contact Jean Simers, Heads Up Coordinator at 354-7595.
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