Quick plug for a Cincinnati – area event that I think is worth while:
This Saturday, June 21 the United Way of Greater Cincinnati is sponsoring several family-friendly events related to child education, safety and health. The event puts a fun spin on teaching parents and children the importance of kindergarten preparedness and education at any age.
Parents and kids can enjoy free food, arts and crafts, child-appropriate entertainment and other fun activities. The United Way will also unveil a”Born Learning” trail that helps parents interact with their childrenand make simple moments educational and fun.
Here’s the schedule of events.
Hamilton County
Drake Park from 11 – 2:00 pm5800 Red Bank Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45213 Activities:The Nutrition Council, a United Way agency partner, will be whipping up a healthy snack station, where kids and parents can create their own tasty treats while learning about good eating habits. Children can also meet Kennedy Heights police officers and firefighters and check out all their gear and safety equipment. The Kennedy Heights Art Center will give children a chance to get in touch with their creativity through a fun art activity.
Boone County
Central Park & Arboretum from 11 – 1:00 pm9190 Camp Ernst Rd., Union, KY 41091Activities:Cooperative Extension will offer a number of snacks that showcase nutrition education. A library mobile unit will make a stop at the park, handing out free book bags and offering story time to entertain children. Experts from the Boone County Health Department will be on hand to give out free children’s dental kits and educational information to families.
Campbell County
Bellevue Beach Park from 9 – NoonFrank Blenke Way, Bellevue, KY 41073Activities:A dental van will be on site to offer key tips and tricks to keeping those pearly whites shining. Children and parents can also enjoy cornhole, a coloring station, and kids can enjoy other fun activities.
Grant County
Grant County Park in Crittenden from 6 – 9:00 pmUS 25 south of Crittenden, KY 41097Activities:Parents and children can pick up some free books and tasty food. The fire department will be on hand to show off the big ladders on their trucks and investigators will demonstrate a mock search-and-rescue dog demonstration. Families can also make hand puppets, practice letter writing with shaving cream, win door prizes and enjoy a drive-in movie at dusk.
Kenton County
Devou Park from 1 – 4:00 pm790 Park Lane, Covington, KY 41011 Activities:Local songwriter and performer, David Kisor, will belt out popular children’s tunes while your kids sing along. A dental van will be on site to offer key tips and tricks to keeping children’s teeth shining. Children can also take advantage of a puppet show, face painting and other fun games and activities.