some photos from the K/1's Wellness Walk to FRESH, New London. What a great day!

Excited for our First Annual Wellness Walk tomorrow!

First Annual Wellness Walk!  ·      K/1:Students will have a presentation about "The Cave Man Diet" by L&M nurses, Followed by a scavenger hunt and garden tour at FRESH community garden.  ·      2/3: students will visit the United Way Gemma Moran Food Bank where they will rotate through 4 stations on the School Lunch Program, the Food Bank and FRESH New London.  ·      4/5: Students will visit Flavors of Life Fair Trade Store, Bean and Leaf Cafe, St. James Breakfast Distribution Site and will have a presentation on the School lunch program. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¡Primera  Caminata Anual para el Bienestar!  ·     K/1: Los estudiantes recibirán una charla sobre "La Dieta del Hombre de las Cavernas" presentado por las enfermeras del Hospital Lawrence & Memorial, seguido por un tour y una búsqueda de tesoro escondido en el Huerto Comunitario de FRESH.  ·     2/3: Los estudiantes visitarán el Banco de Alimentos de Gemma Moran donde recorrerán 4 estaciones referentes al Programa de Almuerzo Escolar, el Banco de Alimentos y el programa FRESH de New London.  ·     4/5: Los estudiantes visitarán los establecimientos Flavors of Life Fair Trade Store, Bean and Leaf Café, el Sitio de Distribución del Desayuno en la Iglesia St. James y también tendrán una presentación sobre el Programa de Almuerzo Escolar.

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Saturday May 18th - East Lyme Auxiliary's Annual Touch A Truck Event!

On Saturday, May 18, 2013 (rain date Sunday), the East Lyme Auxiliary of Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut and the East Lyme Parks and Recreation Department will co-sponsor our sixth annual Touch-A-Truck event.  This is a family event that will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at McCook Point Park in Niantic, CT.  

An event not to be missed, the Touch-A-Truck experience is for one and all, big and small, spend some time with us and have yourself a ball.  It’s an educational experience that will make you a “hero” with your child/grandchild.  Children can climb various vehicles, sit in the driver’s seat and discover the world of trucks.  They will be able to reach the sky in a cherry picker, see, touch, and interact with big trucks and learn their functions.  This unique event will feature large trucks and heavy equipment from law enforcement, fire departments, commercial companies, industrial companies and rental companies. 

Vehicle demonstrations will be conducted and we never know just who might make an appearance. In addition there will be face painting and craft activities for the children as well as a free photo-op. Refreshments will be available for sale. 

There will be a $4.00 per person donation (ages 3 and up) to benefit the Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut. 

Child & Family’s mission is to promote the well-being and development of all children and their families, in particular to give priority to the unmet needs of children lacking physical, emotional and intellectual care and nurturing.Programs deal with child abuse prevention, the treatment of family violence, teen pregnancy, children’s health care, childcare, parent education and children’s mental health. Last year families were served in 67 towns in New Haven, Middlesex and New London Counties, the Child & Family Agency service region.  Visit our website to learn more, to volunteer or to donate:www.childandfamilyagency.org

For more information call Child & Family Agency at 860-443-2896, Ext. 1403.