The Naperville Cluster gathered for one of their monthly cluster meetings to “give back” to a local charity. They exercised their creativity and generosity by putting together beautiful baskets to give to families in need through the Naperville Loaves and Fishes organization. A fun time was had by all.
A popular event for many Au Pairs, Host Families and children is the Annual Chicago Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown on Saturday, March 13th!
The festivities begin with the Chicago River being dyed green at 10:45 am. A good viewing place for this is the east side of the Michigan Avenue. The parade takes off promptly at 12:00 noon at the corner of Balboa and Columbus and heads north on Columbus to Monroe Street. Wear GREEN!
Two counselors in Chicago, Sandee Plescia and Kathy Kressner, took 52 au pairs to Disney World for a fast pace, guaranteed to see all 4 parks in 3 days, trip. This is the 6th annual trip and the au pairs love it!
It was a magical time for all.
February 14 Chinese New Year
The oldest and most important festival in China is the Spring Festival, more commonly known in the West as Chinese New Year. 2010 is the Year of the Tiger
Some area events that you may want to attend are:
Chicago’s 2010 Chinese New Year Parade will take place Sunday February 14, 2010 at 12:30pm. Celebrating the Lunar New Year and ushering in the “Year of the Tiger” The Chinese New Year Parade will run on Wentworth from 24 th St. to Cermak Rd.
The 2010 Chicago Chinatown New Year Parade will include marching bands, floats, lion teams, a 100 foot long Mystical Dragon, Miss Chinatown and Miss Friendship Ambassador.
Chinese Fine Arts Society at Navy Pier . A festival of performances, including Chinese Lion Dancers, music, martial arts demonstrations, folk dance, calligraphy, arts and crafts and more, will honor the “Year of the Tiger.” Since Feb. 14 is also Valentine’s Day, there will be love-inspired routines for all ages. Audiences are welcome to participate in a variety of activities to celebrate a new beginning in a new year!
Chinese Brush Painting Workshop with Bruce Iverson:
Feb 14, 2010 at 10:00am where:2603 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL at the Evanston Art Center
Fun things to do with your kids: Make a paper bag tiger puppet. It is easy and fun
All you need is a lunch bag, orange paint, black pipe cleaners, black, orange and white construction paper, glue and a little imagination.
For more information on the Chinese New Year and to get your Fortune click this link:
http://www.aupairinamerica.com/resources/calendars/2010_02.asp#14b
