Parents who are informed are able to make the best choices for their children.

This blog was created to be a source of information about events in the Western Washington State area for parents and educators of children with special needs and learning challenges.
If you have an event that is not listed here please e-mail us complete information.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Scholastic Book Fair Warehouse Sale!

If you are familiar with Scholastic they are one of the companies that supplies book order forms for schools and materials for school book fairs.

Their books are often reasonably priced and good quality for kids.

To register for a sale, click "Sign Up" and complete the new, easy to follow registration process.

When you complete your registration, you will receive a Fast-Cart Pass, which allows you to bypass the sign-in line at the sale, and a valuable coupon.

One day before the sale begins, we'll send you an email reminder.Warehouse Sales are exclusively for school employees, school district personnel, homeschoolers, and Book Fair chairpeople / volunteers.

Locations and Dates:
Auburn Dec. 9 - 22
Everett Dec. 2 - 4
Spokane Dec. 9 - 22
Tumwater Dec. 3 - 16



Go to: http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/events/warehouse/states.asp?st_abbrev=WA

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Cookie Decorating Demo for Kids (allergen free)

Sunday, December 5 · 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Borders Books, Tacoma WA

Borders Books Tacoma, WA


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Granny Lala's Bakery will be here to show us how it's done- KID STYLE! This day is reserved for kids interested in learning FUN techniques.

All cookies are allergy-free and free of artificial dyes.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Holiday Social & Used Toy Exhange

Please join us for our next meeting!

The December meeting has been delayed one week due to a scheduling conflict. We’re going to get together to have some social time together as a group, ask questions, and share information. There will not be a speaker for this meeting.

Bring some used items from your home that are in good shape that you’d like to gift to someone else. If you can, bring a snack to share also. Please be aware th...at if you bring your kids, there may be food choices that contain allergens.

Date: Monday, December 13th

Time: 6:30-8:00 pm

Place: Pierce County Library Processing & Administration Center
3005 112th St E, Tacoma
(at 112th and Waller Rd, just off Hwy 512 Portland Ave exit)

Don't forget that there will be selected lending library resources available for check out, and new attendees receive a valuable binder of information for free (until they are gone). Professionals and other interested parties are welcome to attend. Childcare is not available.

Email me with questions - specialfamiliespc@gmail.com

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Sensational Santa: A sensory-friendly Santa experience

Saturday, December 4 · 10:00am - 4:00pm

Church of Saint Patrick
Corner of N. 12th and J St.
Tacoma, WA

The Lisa Anne Viafore Guild – Tacoma Orthopedic Association in cooperation with SPECIAL Families of Pierce County & It Takes a Village Foundation proudly present a Sensory-Friendly Santa Portrait Experience:

SENSATIONAL SANTA

Saturday, December 4th 10:00am to 4:00pm (by appointment only)

Church of Saint Patrick-On the corner of N. 12th and J St., Tacoma

A sensory-friendly Santa experience, despite the need or diagnosis!

Children may participate in supported activities until it’s their turn.

**$5 minimum suggested donation for each child’s portrait.**

TO SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD’S APPOINTMENT WITH SANTA:Call - 253-381-0260 or Email - sensationalsanta@yahoo.com