The Kiwanis Parenting Fair will be Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Sturgis Middle School, 1400 E. Lafayette, Sturgis from 8:30AM-3:00PM. The keynote speaker is renowned children's author, illustrator and story teller, Patricia Polacco. She will present 2 mini-sessions; one at 8:30AM called "The Heroes of My Life". Patricia will also present a keynote at 2:00PM entitled "Talk and Tales". Both of these keynotes talk about those who have influenced her life, while also touching upon her learning disabilities, teasing, and how she handled this while growing up. A limited selection of her most popular books will be on sale at the Parenting Fair.

There is no charge to attend the Parenting Fair and participants can choose from 20 mini-sessions that deal with all aspects of parenting and for parents of all ages of children - birth to high school. There will be over 60 exhibits to browse from agencies, organizations and businesses that are geared toward families and children.

Due to the popularity and rising costs of the Kiwanis Parenting Fair, this year there is a $2.00 charge for lunch or you may bring your own lunch.

Limited on-site childcare is available at no cost for ages 0-10 years old. An optional trip to the Creative Gymnastics Center is offered for children 4-10 years old for $4.00 each. Preregistration is REQUIRED for childcare. Children's lunches are free.

For more information or to register online, please visit our website at www.sturgisps.org, click on the Kiwanis Parenting Fair shortcut link at the bottom of the page or call the Sturgis Youth and Family Office at 269-659-3664.

Cancelation of Patricia Polacco’s “Meteor Festival” 2009