It Takes a District: Tools and Tips for Families to Prevent Bullying Oct. 18

The D.C. Office of Human Rights and the Mayor's Youth Bullying Prevention Task Force are holding It Takes a District: Tools and Tips for Families to Prevent Bullying October 18 from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Ave NE).

The event is FREE and lunch will be served.

The day begins with a resource fair, at which families can learn about bullying prevention from government agencies, nonprofit organizations and schools. Professionals will be available to meet individually with families to create family bullying prevention plans.

Registration is optional.

The Washington Performing Arts Fall Arts Fair October 5 keeps getting better!

The Washington Performing Arts has just released exciting information: Details about the October 5, Noon - 5:00 pm Fall Arts Fair!

• Music from FJ Music Fusion and DC native progressive hip hop artist Christylez Bacon
• Dance by Silk Road Dance Company
• Dance with Nomad Dancers and also Rhythmaya Dance for a Bollywood Dance Party

There will also be free workshops, demonstrations and food.

Let’s Move! DC - Children and Families Health Expo Oct. 4

Child- and youth-related items from Sept. 15 Funding Alert

Highlights from the September 15 edition are:

• Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant
• National Technical Resource Center for Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention (HHS)
• Strengthen Evidence Base for Maternal and Child Health Program (HHS)

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Save the date: Washington Performing Arts Fall Arts Fair, October 5

The Washington Performing Arts Fall Arts Fair takes place Sunday, October 5 from Noon - 5:00 pm at THEARC (1901 Mississippi Ave SE).A complimentary shuttle will run between the Southern Avenue Metro (on the Green line) and THEARC. Ample free parking will also be available.

The family event, inspired by the art and culture of the Silk Road, will feature with activities and performances from around the globe and

• Face painting
• Art activities for all ages
• Henna designs
• Bollywood dance lessons
• Food vendors

Here's the event flyer (PDF).

Boo at the Zoo: Tickets on sale Sept. 10

Boo at the Zoo, which takes place October 24-26, will feature more than 40 not-so-spooky treat stations, animal demonstrations, keeper chats and decorated trails. An event for the whole family, attendees will receive traditional chocolates, nutritious snacks, souvenirs and other items.

Costumes are encouraged. This event is best for those aged 4-12 and parents, of course!

FONZ members may purchase tickets online starting September 10 at 10:00 am and non-members may purchase tickets online beginning September 22.

Par-tay in Ward 8 at the Sept. 6 Generations Community Festival - it's free!

National Book Festival's schedule

The National Book Festival is jam-packed full of fun stuff for kids and teens. One example is the schedule―full of author events. Events for children and teens take place throughout the day (Saturday, August 30).

To make the festival even more accessible, the Library of Congress has created a webpage for Kids and Teachers. This online resource allows users to search by author, color bookmarks (past and present), participate in the Eye Spy activity for this year's festival poster, and much more.

Free college fair Sept. 20

Xi Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation are holding their second annual college fair Saturday, September 20 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at 4411 14th St NW.

Students in grades 9 through 12 will be able to

• Meet college representatives
• Learn about financial aid

Free family-oriented bingo game

Key Lime has a terrific free family-friendly bingo game.  The download contains six bingo cards in PDF on letter-size paper.  The cards are free for personal use so no selling, adding your logo or program's contact info.  You can, and we think should, share with families to play with little ones!

There are rules associated with the download; read about them here.

The site has other freebies, including back to school printables and social media and blogging tutorials.  Even if you don't use any of the ideas, the freebies and tutorials will get your creativity going.

Truck Touch June 7

Truck Touch 2014 Flyer Reduced Size