Winona Public Library StoryTimes

Happy Holidays from the Children's Dept staff at

Winona Public Library!

The library is a great stop for free family entertainment:

books, audiobooks (great to listen to on those holiday road trips!), movies, music, computer software, and free internet access. Wi-Fi available.

Library StoryTimes resume on Tues, Jan 6, 2009

and run weekly, every Tues thru April:

Toddler Tales from 10-10:20am & Preschool Power from 10:30-11am.

At this time, there are no evening StoryTimes scheduled for January, but

stay tuned!

DRUG AWARENESS WORKSHOP

Officer Kevin Kearney, on Drug Awareness
Sponsored by the Winona County Day Care Providers Association
Sept 18th from 6:30-8:30pm at
Jefferson's Pub, upstairs room
$15 at the door for those not a member of the WCDCPA.
Come educate yourself; keep you, your family, and your neighbors safe. All are invited; anyone interested in learning about Drug Awareness should attend.

Credited hours will be given by certificate if you need them.

KINDERMUSIK FALL 2008 SCHEDULE

Kindermusik at Grace Place
Fall 2008 Schedule
66 E. 2nd Street
Winona, MN 55987

Kindermusik Village: Feathers
Instructor: Carla Burton
♪ Newborn to 18 months
♪ 8 weekly 45-minute sessions with parent/caregiver on Thursdays at 11:00 am & 6:00 pm starting September 18
♪ Home Materials include CD, Little Bird shaker instrument, colorful picture book of birds, & set of art banners.
Cost: $37.95
♪ Tuition: $56.00

Kindermusik Sign & Sing: Session A
Instructor: Carla Burton
♪ Children ages 6 months to 3 years
♪ 5 weekly 45-minute sessions with parent/caregiver on Thursdays at 11:00 am & 6:00 pm starting November 13
♪ Home Materials include Family Activity Guide, DVD glossary showing 60 signs, set of clip-on flashcards that feature both children & adults using family-friendly American Sign Language signs. Cost: $32.95
♪ Tuition: $35.00

Kindermusik Our Time: Wiggles & Giggles
Instructor: Cathy Kreisel
♪ Children ages 1-1/2 to 3 years
♪ 12 weekly 45-minute lessons with parent/caregiver on Monday at 10:00 am & 6:30 pm starting September 22
♪ Home materials include 2 Music & Movement Books, a Home Activity Book, 2 CDs, a clear waterproof vinyl bag, & a pair of Zig Zag blocks. Cost: $52.95
♪ Tuition: $84.00

Kindermusik for the Young Child: Semester 3
Instructor: Cathy Kreisel
♪ Children ages 5-7 years (Children who have not taken Semester 1-2 may also enroll).
♪ 13 75-minute lessons with parent/caregiver attending last 15 minutes on Tuesdays at 3:30 pm starting September 16
♪ Home materials include Children’s Folder, Music at Home cards & stickers, Games Bag, Family Songbook, Home CD, a dulcimer, and optional carry bag. Cost: $75.95
♪ Tuition: $104.00

Class Registration: Please call Carla at 452-2283 or Cathy at 457-9406 to register. Please include your check for the home materials and at least half of the tuition. Checks should be made out to Carla Burton or Cathy Kreisel. We appreciate enrollment at least one week before the first class session, so we can send for home materials and solidify our schedule. Classes may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Find a friend to enroll & receive a $5.00 rebate. Sliding fees are available; please call for more information.
Fees: Half of the tuition and all the home materials fee must be paid when registering. The second half of the tuition is due at the first class. The home materials fee must be paid in advance, as we have to order the home materials from North Carolina.

Winona County Day Care Providers Association Website

The Winona County Day Care Providers Association has a new website:

www.wcdcpa.info

WCDCPA is a group of childcare providers that meets regularly & shares resources.

See their site for more information!

May Family Events Newsletter

Story Time at the Library • Tuesdays • Winona Public Library
• 10-10:20 am Lap Sit (Babies & Toddlers)
• 10:30-11 am Preschoolers (3-5 year olds)
• For more information, call 507-452-4592.

Toddler Gym Nights • Tuesday, May 13, 27, 5:30-7pm • Room 107, Goodview School
• Open to parents and toddlers 12-36 months.
• No pre-registration needed. Sponsored by ECFE PTA. More info: 494-0913

Drop-in Play Group • Thurs, May 15, 12:30-2:30pm
• Goodview School, 5100 W. 9th St., Room 106
• Come play with your child! Check out the “Zoom” room, play with new toys, or just hang out with other parents and their kids! Class is free and pre-registration is not required. More info: 507-494-0913

Winona: Capital for a Day •Fri, May 16, 7:45am-10:30pm
• Winona City Hall and Lake Park Band Shell
• Help celebrate Minnesota’s 150th birthday with Winona being the honorary state capital for the day! Adult themed events will be held at the City Hall including various legislative events as well as an appearance by Governor Tim Pawlenty!
• Events for all ages will be held at the Band Shell starting at 4:30pm. A day full of food, fun, wagon rides, games and music. Fireworks at 9:30pm.

Whalan Stand-Still Parade • Sat, May 17 10am-3pm
• Whalan, MN (5 miles east of Lanesboro on Hwy 16)
• In the nationally famous Whalan Stand-Still parade, the parade doesn’t move—the spectators do! Stroll along the parade route to enjoy food, music, games and more.
• More info: (800) 944-2670

Minnesota City Day • Sat, May 17, 8am-6pm • City Park, Minnesota City
• Events include a craft fair; an antique tractor and small steam engine display; day long musical entertainment; the Winona Steam Calliope; children's activities; llamas; food court; the "Oaks" open house; 8 am pancake breakfast; supper and evening entertainment at the school.
• More info: 507-689-4103

Riverside Family Fun Fair • Sat, May 18 • Riverside Park, La Cross
• Celebrate See America Week by attending this fun event for the whole family. Games, activities, food and much more.
• More info: La Crosse CVB, 800-658-9424 or www.explorelacrosse.com

Moms Supporting Moms Group • Tues, May 20, 5-7:30pm • Room 106, Goodview School
• Children up to age 8 can attend with their moms. Activities for different ages of children will be planned.
• For child care or transportation needs, call Deb 494-0950.

MN Pinto Horse Show • Sat/Sun May 24, 25
• Minnesota Equestrian Center (off Hwy 43, take Hwy 21 west 1 mile)
• More info: (608) 435-6405 or www.minnesotaequestrian.com

Sunfish Days • 5 pm Thur, May 22 – 10:30pm Sun, May 25 • 201 Rider's Club Road, Onalaska
• Kids’ fishing tournament, carnival, music, petting zoo, pet contest, pony rides, food vendors, and more.
• Parade Sat. at 12 noon (from Quincy and Sandlake Road to City Hall)
• More info: www.onalaskasunfishdays.com

More events at www.winonakids.org. This calendar is sponsored by the Early Childhood Family Education PTA. For more information about Early Childhood Family Education programs and events, call 494-0913. If you know of an event for families with kids age 5 or under, e-mail winonaecfepta@gmail.com to have it listed in next month’s calendar.

Passenger Pigeon Walk

Bring your kids on a guided walk through Aghaming Park and Preserve on Saturday, April 19 (Earth Day)! Witness and celebrate current wildlife as we remember the extinct passenger pigeon that last nested on the upper Mississippi in 1871. Two walks are planned: 10-11:30 am and 2-3:30 pm. The walk is free. Meet at the Wisconsin end of the wagon bridge (take the Latch island exit off the Interstate bridge). For more information, call Richie Swanson at 454-8478. Sponsored by the Mississippi River Revival.

April Family Events Newsletter

Story Time at the Library • Tuesdays • Winona Public Library
• 10-10:20 am Lap Sit (Babies & Toddlers) • 10:30-11 am Preschoolers (3-5 year olds)
• For more information, call 507-452-4592.

Toddler Gym Nights • Tuesday, Apr. 8, 22, 5:30-7pm • Room 107, Goodview School
• Open to parents and toddlers 12-36 months
• No pre-registration needed. Sponsored by ECFE PTA. More info: 494-0913

Using a Baby Sling • Thurs, Apr 10, 4-5 pm
• ECFE classroom at Goodview School, 5100 W. 9th St.
• Get hands-on help using a baby sling to feel safe and comfortable. Come with or without a sling. • More info: 507-494-0913

Drop-in Play Group • Thurs, Apr 10, 17, 24, 12:30-2:30 pm
• Goodview School, 5100 W. 9th St.
• Come play with your child! Check out the “Zoom” room, play with new toys, or just hang out with other parents and their kids! Class is free and pre-registration is not required.
More info: 507-494-0913

Family Fun Day • Sat, Apr 12, 10 am-12:30 pm
• Winona Senior High School, 901 Gilmore Ave.
• Celebrate the Week of the Young Child. Family Fun Day is a free event for families and children of all ages. This community event will have tons of activities, including a bounce house, food concessions, story telling, crafts, live music, safety information, games & prizes, resource booths, and children's performances.

Children’s Museum Free Admission • Sun, Apr 13, 12-5 pm
• Children’s Museum, 207 5th Ave S, La Crosse
• Enjoy all three floors, crafts, refreshments and door prizes for free. More info: (608) 784-2652 or www.childmuseumlax.org

Moms Supporting Moms Group • Tues, Apr. 15 • Room 106, Goodview School
• Children up to age 8 can attend with their moms. Activities for different ages of children will be planned. For child care or transportation needs, call Deb 494-0950.

Earth Day Celebration • Sat, Apr 19, 10 am-4 pm
• WSU Student Union, Kryzsko Commons, and WSU Courtyard
• Musical entertainment, booths, exhibits, speakers, food, drink and hands-on activities. “Procession of the Species” parade at 3:30 pm followed by the drumming group Batucada Nossa Senhora. Free. More info: 457-8258

More events at www.winonakids.org. This calendar is sponsored by the Early Childhood Family Education PTA. For more information about Early Childhood Family Education programs and events, call 494-0913. If you know of an event for families with kids age 5 or under, e-mail winonaecfepta@gmail.com to have it listed in next month’s calendar.

March ECFE Family Events Newsletter

Story Time at the Library • Winona Public Library
• Toddlers Tales – 10-10:20am, Preschoolers – 10:30-11am, Family night – 6:30-7pm.
• For more information call 507-452-4592

Family Gym Nights • Fridays, 6-7:30pm, Mar. 3, 7 • Goodview School
• Come play with your preschool children! Free and open to all ages.
Toddler Gym Nights • Tuesday, 5:30-7pm, Mar. 11 •Room 107, Goodview School
• Open to parents and toddlers 12-36 months.
• No pre-registration needed. Sponsored by ECFE PTA. More info: 494-0913

ECFE Drop-In Playgroup • Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm • Room 106, Goodview School
• March Activities: Mar. 6 – Big Book Exploration, Mar. 13 – No Mess Paint,
Mar. 20 – My Own Project
• Come play with your pre-K children at Early Childhood Family Education. Make a craft, play with toys, or run around the Zoom Room. Open to all; no registration required, but donations appreciated. More info: 494-0913

Kid’s Fun Day • Sun, Mar 9, 2-4pm • Winona Elks Club
• Join your kids for a fun-filled day of games, prizes, and snacks!
• Free admission for children ages 12 and under.

Soar with the Eagles
• Fri, Mar 7 – Sun, Mar 9 • 10am – 5pm • National Eagle Center, Wabasha
• The 2008 Soar with the Eagles event promises to be the biggest and best event yet. There will be many speakers, field trips, eagles to see and meet up close, silent auction, entertainment, photo contest, children’s activities, and much more. Cost varies with event, some are free. For more info or to purchase tickets: 651-565-4989 or visit the National Eagle Center website at www.nationaleaglecenter.org

Maple Syrup Making Time
• Sat afternoons • Mar 15, 22, 29 • Whitewater State Park (near Altura)
• Presentation on the history of maple syrup and sugar making. Participants will tap trees, gather and boil sap, and taste pure maple syrup.
• Event is $1/person and state park vehicle permits are required.
• Reservations and more info: (507) 932-3007

Moms Supporting Moms Group • Tues, Mar 18 • Room 106, Goodview School
• Children up to age 8 can attend with their moms. Activities for different ages of children will be planned. For child care or transportation needs, call Deb 494-0950.

This events calendar is sponsored by the Winona Early Childhood Family Education PTA. For more information about Early Childhood Family Education programs and events, call 494-0913.

February ECFE Family Events Calendar

Family Gym Nights • Fridays, 6-7:30 pm, Feb. 1, 8, 29 • Goodview School
• Come play with your preschool children! Free and open to all ages.
Toddler Gym Nights • Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm, Feb. 12, 26 •Room 107, Goodview School
• Open to parents and toddlers 12-36 months.
• No pre-registration needed. Sponsored by ECFE PTA. More info: 494-0913

ECFE Drop-In Playgroup • Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm • Room 106, Goodview School
•February Activities: Feb. 7 – Parachute Play, Feb. 14 – Hearts and Hugs, Feb. 21 – Silly Senses, Feb. 28 – Lights! Camera! Action!
• Come play with your pre-K children at Early Childhood Family Education. Make a craft, play with toys, or run around the Zoom Room. Open to all; no registration required, but donations appreciated. More info: 494-0913

Goose Bump Jump • Sat, Feb 9, 12-3 pm • Lake Park Lodge (foot of Main St., Lake Park)
• Watch Winona Park & Rec staff, plus dedicated community volunteers, plunge into Lake Winona to raise money for Winona parks. More info: 457-8258

Library Events • Winona Public Library
• Tuesday Storytime: Toddlers Tales – 10-10:20am, Preschoolers – 10:30-11am, Family night – 6:30-7pm. Special Valentine sessions with snack & craft on Tues, Feb 12
• Sat, Feb 9, 11am-noon ~ Little House celebration at Winona Public Library. Learn about pioneer times from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House in the Big Woods. Make a salt dough ornament, snack on homemade bread & apple butter, and hear fiddle music. Dress up pioneer-style if you like! More info: 452-4592

Minnesota Marine Art Museum Events
• Hours: Mon - CLOSED Tues - 10am-8pm Wed-Sat - 10am-5pm Sun 11am-5pm
• Frozen Family Fun Fest – Sat, Feb 16, 10am-1pm – Watch a steamboat be carved out of ice or sign up to create your own ice boat sculpture. Tools and colored water will be supplied. Other activities for all ages will be available.
• Free Saturday Storytelling – Feb 23, 10-11am – “HeART Warming Stories” – Enjoy a story in front of original artworks. Afterwards, create original artwork of your own!
• Take advantage of FREE admission for ages 17 and under on every Tuesday!!
• More info visit www.minnesotamarineart.org or call 507-474-6626

Kindermusik Classes • Starting Feb. 20 or 21 at Grace Place, Winona *Come join in the fun of making music with your child! Classes available for all ages.
• Contact Cathy 457-9406 or Carla 452-2283 for details.

Moms Supporting Moms Group • Tues, Feb 21 • Room 106, Goodview School
• Children up to age 8 can attend with their moms. Activities for different ages of children will be planned. For child care or transportation needs, call Deb 494-0950.

ECFE 2nd Annual Sock Hop • Sat, Feb 23, 6-8pm • Goodview School
• Come join us for a night of fun! There will be a dance, a silent auction, a cupcake walk, and refreshments. $3/person or $12/family. Call 494-0913 for details.

Grumpy Old Men Festival • Sat, Feb 23, 9am-1 am • Wabasha
• Some events include a pet pageant, bingo, minnow races, and Raghetti Spaghetti.
• More info: Wabasha-Kellogg CVB, 800-565-4158 or www.wabashamn.org

This events calendar is sponsored by the Winona Early Childhood Family Education PTA. For more information about Early Childhood Family Education programs and events, call 494-0913.

Kindermusik Classes

Kindermusik at Grace Place Winter/Spring 2008 ♫
66 E. 2nd Street
Winona, MN 55987

Kindermusik Village: Dew Drops
Newborn to 18 months
Instructor: Carla Burton
♪ 8 weekly 45-minute sessions with parent/caregiver on Thursdays at 10:00 am & 6:00 pm, starting February 21
♪ Optional home materials include Baby’s Literature Book, Baby’s Home Journal, Home CD, Art Banner, Clear Vinyl Storage and Carry Bag. Cost: $30.00
♪ Tuition: $56.00

Kindermusik Our Time: Away We Go!
Children ages 1-1/2 to 3 years
Instructor: Cathy Kreisel
♪ 12 weekly 45-minutes sessions with parent/caregiver on Wednesdays at 10:00 am & 6:30 pm starting Feb. 20
♪ Optional home materials include 2 Music & Movement Books, a Home Activity Book, 2 Home CDs, Child’s Train Carry Box, and 2 Harmonicas—1 for child & 1 for parent. Cost: $50.00
♪ Tuition: $84.00

Kindermusik Family Time: Here, There, Everywhere
Instructor: Cathy Kreisel
♪ Multi-age, multi-children! Families with children ages newborn & up
♪ 10 weekly 45-minute sessions with parents/caregivers on Mondays at 6:15 pm starting February 18
♪ Optional home materials include 1 hand & finger puppet, 2 literature books, 1 Family Activity Book, Game Board, 2 CDs, & 2 Jambourine Instruments. Cost: $60.00
♪ Tuition: $70.00 first child, $50.00 second child Best Deal!

Kindermusik Sign & Sing B--Animal Theme
Ages 6 months to 3 years
Instructor: Carla Burton
♪ 5 weekly 45-minute sessions with caregiver on Thursdays at 10:00 am & 6:00 pm starting May 1
♪ Optional home Materials: Family Activity Guide, 30 Animal Signs Flash Cards, & a children’s DVD The Treausre Chest: Signs, Songs, and Rhymes. Cost: $30.00
♪ Tuition: $35.00

Class Registration:
Please contact Carla at 452-2283 (singinglady218@yahoo.com) or Cathy at
457-9406 (cakreisel@hotmail.com) to register. OR fill out our registration form and mail it to the appropriate class instructor. (Addresses are at the bottom of the registration form). Checks should be made out to Carla Burton or Cathy Kreisel. We appreciate enrollment at least one week before the first class session, so we can send for home materials and solidify our schedule. A $5.00 discount will be given to those who register at least 2 weeks early. Classes may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment. Find a friend to enroll & receive a $5.00 rebate.

Fees: Home materials are optional but highly recommended. All tuition is $7.00 per class. Half of the tuition and all the home materials fee must be paid when registering. The second half of the tuition is due at the first class. The home materials fee must be paid in advance, as we have to order them from North Carolina. The materials fee for late registration will be higher in order to cover additional costs of shipping and handling. Please feel free to ask about sliding fees, which are available for eligible families.

Be one of the first 5 people to register & receive a free Kindermusik CD!

It's Sock Hop Time!

Save the date for the Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) PTA's second annual Sock Hop! Grab your favorite little kid and dance 'til bedtime to the music of the '50s and '60s! Here are the details:

• Saturday, February 23, from 6 - 8 pm at Goodview School (5100 W. 9th St., Goodview)
  
• $3 per person, or $12 per family
• Dancing
• Free refreshments
• Silent auction
• Cupcake walk
  

We're introducing one new change this year by turning the Cake Walk into a Cupcake Walk. Numbers on the walk will be replaced with colored shapes, with four winners every time! These changes are designed to make this game more family-friendly -- and more fun for little kids. Cupcake walk tickets are 25 cents each or 5 for $1.

Stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, check out this video from last year's Sock Hop to see how much fun everyone had!

Home Day Care Providers Training in Winona

Record Keeping and Taxes
featuring Tom Copeland from the Redleaf National Institute

TUESDAY, JAN 8TH 6:30-9:30PM
Central Lutheran Church: 259 West Wabasha St
Winona, MN 55987 in the great room.
You can park in the side lot, off of Huff, and come in the doors there.

$15 FOR NON-MEMBERS
FREE TO MEMBERS of WCDCPA AS ALWAYS
Join the association for a $20 yearly fee, to attend ALL TRAININGS free of charge, plus the benefits of networking with other providers, a free lending toy/equipment library, and become a member of The Winona Chamber of Commerce!

RSVP TO CAROLYN GOREE 458-0015 OR CKIDS12@HBCI.COM
NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JAN 7TH NOON

Dr. David Walsh in Winona January 14

Dr. David Walsh will be in Winona to present:

No: Why Kids of All Ages Need to Hear It

&

Ways Parents Can Say It

Monday, January 14 at 6:30 p.m.

WMS Auditorium --1570 Homer Road, Winona

A free copy of Dr. Walsh's book will be availabe, while supplies last, to each household. A book-signing and reception will follow. The presentation is free. Free childcare will be provided for children ages 2-10.

To learn more about this presentation, visit:

www.sayyestono.org

Sponsored by: WMS & Area PTA's, MN Masonic Charities, St. Mary's Catholic Schools, the Winona Early Childhood Initiative & The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools

Check Out a Great Website on Kids 0-5

www.teachmorelovemore.com

Early Childhood Family Education - Winona

Early Childhood Family Education
Chris Overhaug, Coordinator
5100 W 9th Street, Winona MN
507-494-0913 (office)

What is ECFE?
*ECFE is a Winona Area Public Schools, Community Education program for all families
with children from birth up to kindergarten.
*ECFE offers weekly classes and special events for parents and their children.
*ECFE is a fun place to learn and play in an informal setting and to meet other parents
and children.

What are ECFE classes like?
*All classes begin with parent child activities where parents and children play together in
the early childhood room.
*Parents move to the parent room, facilitated by a licensed parent educator where they
will meet other parents, ask questions and share parenting ideas. Children play in the
early childhood room guided by a licensed early childhood teacher. They will make new
friends and enjoy art activities, music, gym time and snack.
*In baby and toddler classes, parents do not separate from their children. The baby group
is held in the parent education room and the toddler group is held in the early childhood
room.

ECFE Welcomes ALL Families!
The Mission of ECFE is to educate, empower, and support all families by supporting parents as their child's first teacher, by offering information about child development and parenting techniques, and by giving children opportunities to discover and learn.

Term 2 classes still available

Just for Babies and Toddlers
Non-separating classes
Baby and Me
Babies sure bring joy and big changes to families. Join us for a weekly class for infants, 0-12 months, to explore topics relating to those bundles of joy! This is a relaxing and informative class. You can ask all your baby questions and we'll share ideas with you about building a solid base for your family. We'll also sing songs and play baby games. Sibling care is available, please request with registration.
Tuesdays
1:30-3 PM
Parent Education Room 103

Toddler Gym Night
If you want a special time to bring your toddler to the gym, come join us on the dates listed below. Parents and toddlers 12-36 months are invited to drop in for an evening of active play. Just drop in, no registration is required. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for your toddler. This class meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
PLEASE TODDLERS ONLY!!!
Tuesdays
5:30-7 PM
Early Childhood Gym Room 107


Extreme Parenting NEW
The class, based on the book, "Even June Cleaver Would Forget the Juice Box", offers a way out of the perfect parenting race. We will learn strategies to follow your gut connect with other parents and curb our need to over protect, over perfect or over produce. "Even June Cleaver Would Forget the Juice Box" by Ann Dunnewold

Wednesday
11/7/07-1/16/08 Term 2
9-11 AM
Early Childhood Room 106

Call 507-494-0913 for class availability or if you have any questions about ECFE.

Breakfast with Santa

Merchants Bank (102 E 3rd) will be holding a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 8, from 9 to 11 in the employee lounge. The breakfast is free to families who bring a bag of groceries for the Ten Days of Giving; otherwise the charge is $2 per person.

Help Us Make a Kid-Friendly Cookbook

Dear friends,

The ECFE PTA is hoping to gather together a collection of recipes that are child-friendly, either those that children like to help cook or those they really like to eat. Quick and easy recipes are also a good bet. Please consider submitting more than one recipe. Our book will include the following sections:

Appetizers and Beverages
Soups and Salads
Side Dishes
Main Dishes
Breads
Desserts
What to Pack for Lunch
Kid-Friendly Cleaning Tips
Craft Recipes
This and That (a catch-all for recipes that don’t fit elsewhere)

The finished book will also include ECFE children’s artwork and will be available for purchase in the early spring.

Please turn in your recipes by Friday, December 14. You can submit recipes and make suggestions by e-mailing Jill Krase jillkrase ~at~ charter . net. (Replace the "~at~ with the
ppropriate keyboard symbol and remove spaces from her address, of course.) You may also pick up recipe forms at the ECFE office at Goodview School.

All recipes should include a title, the name of the person who submitted it, an ingredients list (be sure to include container sizes, e.g., a 16 oz can), and clear directions.

Thanks for contributing to this effort!

Winona Health Fantasy of Trees

The sixth annual Winona Health Auxiliary Fantasy of Trees will be held on Friday, November 16, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. and on Saturday, November 17, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Watkins Manor Great Hall, 175 East Wabasha Street.

The Fantasy of Trees will feature beautifully decorated holiday trees, which will be available for purchase by sealed bids. The themed trees have been donated and designed by various businesses, organizations and individuals. At the end of the silent auction, the highest bids will be accepted and the winners will be notified by phone. Also available for sale will be holiday centerpieces, wreaths and decorations individually priced and sold from display. See's Candy will also be available for purchase

On Friday, entertainment will include Jean Smith on the Watkins Great Hall organ from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and Emily Brom playing the flute from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

On Saturday, entertainment will include harpists Jonelle Moore, Kathy Geiger, Vickie Kunz and Barb Manahan from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., Taff Roberts reading a Child's Christmas in Wales at 2 p.m.., and Jean Smith on the Watkins Great Hall organ and Emily Brom playing flute throughout the day. Also on Saturday, Santa will visit from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Parents bring your cameras for a photo with Santa.

Raffle tickets to win a sleigh centerpiece, grapevine tree or a floral reindeer will be available for one dollar per ticket on both days. Proceeds from the sale will be used for Auxiliary projects including healthcare scholarships and a patient lift system. For more information please call the Winona Health Volunteer Services Office at 507.474.3328.

FLIPPIN' FOR BOOKS

FLIPPIN' FOR BOOKS

9 to Noon

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Winona Senior High Concourse

Join us for a morning of fun for families with young children!!

Free

Pancake Breakfast 9 to 10:30

Storytelling with Local "Celebrities"

Children's Activities: Build-a-book, Face painting, Butterfly-making and More...

McGruff the Crime Dog

Resources for Families with Young Children

Car Seat Clinic

And MORE...

Every Child Receives a Book to Take Home

La Leche League of Winona NEW Meeting Schedule

LLL of Winona meets on 2nd Mondays of each month from 9:30-11am (Series Mtg) and 1st Saturdays of each month from 10:30-noon (Toddler Mtg).
Meetings are held at 1st Congregational Church, 161 W Broadway, Winona. Refreshments & play area for kids provided.
La Leche League of Winona provides breastfeeding info and support for all mothers desiring to breastfeed. Learn from experienced mothers and accredited Leaders, check out books from our extensive lending library, and find out more online at www.lalecheleague.org
For more info, contact Linda at 507-453-9783 or Heidi at 507-961-0094