On Sunday, April 10, Au Pair in America, the nation’s first and largest au pair provider, will host a Cultural Fair at the Chicago Wolves Hockey game in the North Lobby at Allstate Arena from 2pm to 5pm.

Organized by the community counselors from the greater Chicagoland area, the fair provides a great opportunity for families who are looking for child care to learn more about the program. Au Pair in America host families and their au pairs will be in attendance along with Au Pair in America staff to answer questions.

 Tickets to the Chicago Wolves game are available at the box office, or for current host families with their community counselor. Current Au Pair in America host families and au pairs will be sitting in section 210, rows C through G if you would like to purchase tickets near this area.

The Cultural Fair is being held in celebration of the 25^th anniversary of both Au Pair in America and the U.S. Department of State’s legal au pair program – both established in 1986.

Organized by the community counselors from the greater Chicagoland area, the fair provides a great opportunity for families who are looking for child care to learn more about the program. Au Pair in America host families and their au pairs will be in attendance along with Au Pair in America staff to answer questions.

 Tickets to the Chicago Wolves game are available at the box office, or for current host families with their community counselor. Current Au Pair in America host families and au pairs will be sitting in section 210, rows C through G if you would like to purchase tickets near this area.

The Cultural Fair is being held in celebration of the 25^th anniversary of both Au Pair in America and the U.S. Department of State’s legal au pair program – both established in 1986.

Dyeing the Chicago River: 10:45am

It is  best viewed from the east side of the Michigan Avenue bridge, the West side of the Columbus Drive bridge or upper and lower Wacker Drive between Michigan Avenue and Columbus Drive.

 Downtown Chicago Parade: 12:00 noon

The parade starts at Balbo and Columbus and proceeds north on Columbus Drive to Monroe.

Taking Public Transportation  is Highly Recommended!

If you get sick, your best option is to visit a walk-in clinic or Urgent Care location such as the ones listed below.  You should carry your insurance card with you at all times.

Walk-in Clinic-South Loop- Phone: 312.663.3522 Board Certified ER doctors

71 E 16th St. Chicago IL, 60616  Mon-Fri 9:30-7pm  Sat 9:30-2pm

Physicians Immediate Care- Walk-In clinic, No appointment necessary

811B South State Street Chicago, IL 60605
Ph: (312) 566-9510

http:/: 7:30am – 8pm
Saturdays: 9am – 6pm
Sundays: 9am – 4pmWeekdays

Walgreens Take Care Health Clinics-Nurse Practitioners
1601 N Wells Street Chicago, IL 60614
Mon-Fri 8:00am-7:30pm
Sat-Sun 9:00am-4:30pm Chicago, IL 60603

79 West Monroe

Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:30pm 10265

 
CVS Minute Clinics-Nurse Practitioners

State and Adams

137 South State Street Chicago, IL 60603

Mon – Fri 8:30am to 7:30pm

Sat – Sun closed

Clark and Division
1165 North Clark Chicago, IL 60610
Mon – Fri 8:30am to 7:30pm
Sat 9am to 5:30pm
Sun 10am to 5:30pm

You will need to pay for services at the time of your appointment and submit a claim to insurance.

Full details and a list of doctors who are familiar with the insurance can be found onthe Au Pair in America website http://aupairinamerica.com/resources/life_in_the_us/insurance_3.asp

For Au Pair in America au pairs only

JANUARY 27 – JANUARY 31, 2011 $390.00 Per person

 Includes 4 nights in All Stars Music Hotel on Disney Property, 3 day hopper pass and transportation to all 4 parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom) and transportation from the Orlando airport to the hotel on January 27 and transportation to the Orlando airport from the hotel on January 31. Price does not include meals.

4 Au Pairs to a hotel room .Each room has 2 double beds

Au Pairs will need to book air travel to and from Orlando, Florida. 

Email Kathy at kkressner@comcast.net

Bee searching for pollen

Fun with Bees!

Summer is a great time to observe and learn about the wonderful world of bees, but be careful not to get too close!

At the Library:

Look for books about bees such as Berlioz the Bear by Jan Brett or Bumblebee, Bumblebee, Do You Know Me? : A Garden Guessing Game by Anne Rockwell.

Arts and Crafts:

• Make a large “Bee Garden” poster: Use green paper and create a flower garden using markers or construction paper or crayons. Draw bees visiting the flowers.
• Make a Bee Headband: Use a 1-1/2” wide piece of construction paper measured to fit the circumference of the child’s head for the headband. You need chenille stems (pipe cleaners) if you want to make the flowers stand up. Make the flowers out of tissues or stiff paper.

Make a Bee Snack

Make pumpernickel (dark) bread with melted cheese stripes.

Six Buzzing Bumblebees (a finger play – use your fingers as the bees)

Six buzzing bumblebees
Flying ‘round the hive,
One buzzes off and then there are five.
Five buzzing bumblebees
Flying near my door,
One buzzes off and then there are four
Four buzzing bumblebees
Flying ’round a tree.
One buzzes off and then there are three.
Three buzzing bumblebees
In the sky so blue.
One buzzes off and then there are two.
Two buzzing bumblebees
Flying toward the sun.
One buzzes off and then there is one.
One buzzing bumblebee
Looking for some fun,
Oops! It stung me….off it buzzes.
Then there are none.

Read the article HERE.

On Friday, April 16 three Au Pair in America clusters from the western suburbs gathered at Expression Dance Studio in Westmont for:  “Au Pair Dance Night Out.”  They were joined by their local Community Counselors Maria, Pat and Pam, and one very brave set of Au Pair parents for some dance lessons and a whole lot of fun.  The au pairs learned a few “smooth latin moves” and how to have fun, and look good out on the dance floor.  One Au Pair commented:  “Dance Night was so much fun, we should do this again very soon.”