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Do you have the world’s best au pair?

We’re excited to announce the opening of the 2014 IAPA Au Pair of the Year award!  The International Au Pair Association (IAPA) hosts this award every year as a way to celebrate au pairs around the world and enhance the public’s awareness of this enriching cultural exchange opportunity.

All of the information host families need to know can be found at http://aupairinamerica.com/aupairoftheyear/2013.asp.

Submitting a nomination is easy- host families simply must email their nomination essay to aupairoftheyear@aifs.com no later than Friday, January 10th.  Photos and videos are welcome in addition to the essay.

Fun contest to explore Fredericksburg – Last weekend!

Take your children downtown and explore Fredericksburg!

Print the PDF or grab the news page from this past Sunday’s paper and look for the picture clues.

It’s fun and you could win a prize!


Itty Bitty City Scavenger Hunt of Downtown Fredericksburg

The Free Lance-Star 8th Annual Itty Bitty City Scavenger Hunt of Downtown Fredericksburg.

HOW TO PLAY: Head to downtown Fredericksburg between May 27 and July 9 to find the 20 objects or architectural elements pictured in The Free Lance-Star MAY 27. Missed the printed version? No worries! Click HERE to download a PDF of photos, map, and details. Submit your entry [fill out the electronic form below] and you could win one of the cash prizes.

PRIZES: First Place $500, Second Place $300, Third Place $200. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place with the correct answers. Prizes generously donated by the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority.

ENTRY DEADLINE: July 9 at 5 p.m. One entry per person.

HINTS: Follow us on facebook. We will post 6 unique hints on The Free Lance-Star and fredericksburg.comfacebook pages throughout the contest.

OFFICIAL RULES: No purchase necessary. Entry forms available at The Free Lance-Star front desk, 616 Amelia St., Fredericksburg and on fredericksburg.com/ittybittycity. One entry per person. Prizes must be picked up by the winner within 30 days of first announcement in The Free Lance-Star. Winner must show picture identification at pick up. All decisions made by The Free Lance-Star are final. Employees of The Free Lance-Star Companies and our contest sponsor and their families are ineligible to win. Entry deadline: July 9 at 5 p.m.

From http://fredericksburg.com/News/ittybittycity/index_html

Enter a flag contest for Au Pairs!

What’s New Global Awareness this Month
Let’s Celebrate Flag Day! Global Awareness is sponsoring a Flag Day Contest!
In honor of Flag Day (June 14), we’re asking our au pairs to send in creative representations of their country’s flag. Take a look at edible flags http://pinterest.com/search/?q=international+flags and flags made on wood, manicures, and out of craft materials.  http://pinterest.com/aupairinamerica/flags-maps/There are so many ways to represent your flag!
Send your entries to gaapia@gmail.com by June 13th.  The top 3 most creative will win a gift certificate and will be posted on the Global Awareness site for all to see and admire!
Join the fun!!
Let’s Celebrate Flag Day!
Global Awareness is sponsoring a Flag Day Contest!
In honor of Flag Day (June 14), we’re asking our au pairs to send in creative representations of their country’s flag. Take a look at edible flags http://pinterest.com/search/?q=international+flags and flags made on wood, manicures, and out of craft materials. http://pinterest.com/aupairinamerica/flags-maps/
There are so many ways to represent your flag!
Send your entries to gaapia@gmail.com by June 13th.
The top 3 most creative will win a gift certificate and will be posted on the Global Awareness site for all to see and admire!
Join the fun!!