| By Jean Simers
The fifth 2008-2009 Saturday Fun and Learning Day sponsored by Heads Up, GEAR UP and the Parent-Educator Resource Center was held Saturday, January 10th at Calhoun Middle-High School.
Breakfast was served to all participants.
Devena Moore from the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department spoke to the parents about programs available. The Health Department has the DREAM and PACE programs available for children and adults to motivate and encourage healthy life-styles.
Also, Bill Ellis from Minnie Hamilton Health System had an informational booth about Pandemic Flu including history of pandemic events along with lists of supplies to have on hand in case of an outbreak.
Parents and children work on scrapbooks with pictures taken
during September through December Fun and Learning days.
Afterward everyone enjoyed lunch catered by the Calhoun Middle School Athletic Boosters.
There were over 200 individuals in attendance on Saturday with the following parents winning door prizes, Virginia Boggs, Roberta Hall, Dennis Helmick, Danielle Stevens, Paige Toney, and Martha Vandal.
The parents and children who attend five of the eight sessions are eligible for the May 30th trip to Kennywood Park.
The next Saturday Fun and Learning Day will be Saturday, February 14th. If you have questions - contact Jean Simers, Heads Up Coordinator at 354-7595.
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