Zeelmania-Monday June 6

Zeeland Community Hospital is hosting an event this summer called Zeelmania downtown on Main Street every Monday night from June 6 through August 29. You can shop the farmers market, visit with Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital experts and get your heart pumping by engaging in free and fun physical activities and entertainment for kids and adults.

Tonight's Schedule:

MAIN PLACE MARKET
5-7:30pm – Get a taste of healthy living with Zeeland’s local Farm & Craft Market.

ZEELMANIA KICKOFF SURPRISE 6pm –A Celebration on Main Street to kick off the first night of ZEELMANIA! A surprise activity for all ages!

THE GROOVE METHOD 5pm, 6pm, 7pm– Dance classes for all ages with simple moves inspired by all genres. Why GROOVE? Dancing hasmany health benefits that go beyond making your muscles and heart stronger. Try a GROOVE class today and start dancing for the HEALTH of it! Taught by Heather Winia. Families welcome.

LIMBO FOR KIDS 5-7:30pm – How LOW can YOU go?! Taught by Kelly Adkins. Ages 13 and younger.

TEDDY BEAR CHECK-UP 5-7:30pm – Bring your Teddy Bear downtown and let the experts from Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital give him a full check up. No appointments necessary. Dolls & other stuffed toys welcome. Ages 8 and younger.

SPRINKLER SENSATIONS 5-7:30 – Looking for a way to cool off? Bring a towel and enjoy the refreshing community sprinklers set up downtown Zeeland. Families welcome.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING @ THE EXPERT TABLE 5-7:30pm – Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital will be providing Experts who are able to offer support on your health needs. Information on classes and services will be available.

What Signifies a Speech Delay?

 One of the major concerns parents have is whether or not children are on track for speech. Some children take a bit more time to blossom when it comes to talking. However, there is a wide range of normal development which parents should take into consideration before assuming there is a  delay.

If there is an issue, there are several warning signs along the way that suggest this powerful
process of development may need some extra help. There may be no problem at all, but a child should definitely get a hearing and speech evaluation if any of the following applies:

· 12 months no babbling or jargon

· 18 months no single words

· 24 months vocabulary of 10 words or less

· 30 months vocabulary of less than 100 words or no 2 word phrases

· 36 months vocabulary of less than 200 words, no sentences, clarity less than 50%

· 48 months vocabulary of less than 600 words, no complete sentences, clarity less than 80%

If your child is within this range and you have a concern, call Early On for an evaluation. Its free and its never to early to begin if there is a delay.

Call 1-877-702-8602 Ext. 4663

Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival

The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is focused on Kids in 2011!  With help from sponsors, we are planning events that are fun and free for kids and families!  On Saturday, July 30, the Kids Parade kicks off at 10:30am.  This is followed at 11:30 with a free hotdog/chips/bottled water lunch down on the waterfront for all kids and families.  At 1:00pm, the festival is holding a Circus in Waterfront Stadium!  Bring the kids down to watch great circus acts including the flying trapeze, juggling, and a little clowning around.   Help us celebrate Home Depot HOMER’s birthday with other known mascots during the circus.  Stay around after because the Lego Experience Tour will be along the waterfront next to the Stadium all weekend for kids to play at and have fun!  And don’t forget Kids Day on Tuesday, August 2, from 10:00 – 2:00 in Mulligan’s Hollow in Grand Haven.  Fun, games, crafts, tractor pull, etc.  For more information, please go to http://www.coastguardfest.org/

Parenting Sessions

The Great Start Parent Coaliton is sponsoring the following parenting sessions this summer:
Free!

The Importance of Reading to Our Children

Thursday, June 16 at the Allendale Township Offices from 6-8 p.m. Dinner and Childcare provided. Please RSVP by 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15 to Jodi Glass, 616-396-2301 Ext. 132. * This will also include a tour of the new inclusive playground at Allendale Community Park.

Social Emotional Health in Little Ones

Thursday, August 18 from 6-8 p.m. at Pathways MI, 412 Century Lane, Holland. Dinner and Childcare provided. Please RSVP by 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17th  to Jodi Glass, 616-396-2301 Ext. 132.

Farmers Market Activities for Kids!

The Farmers Market in Holland offers a storytime and free activities on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  for children over the summer. Come check it out sometime!

Super Summer Science & Market Story Time
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Honey: The Sweet Life & Market Story Time
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Make A Dutch Market Button & Market Story Time
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Michigan Wildlife & Market Story Time
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Wetland Exploration & Market Story Time
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

What’s Hiding in Your Food? & Market Story Time
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come Grow With Us & Market Story Time
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Farmers Market Bingo & Market Story Time
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Monet’s Garden
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Make Your Own Veggie Dolls
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fur & Fiber
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Music At The Market
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Boats & Books
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Outdoor Discovery Center Playgroup

Join us on Monday, May 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  for a playgroup at the Outdoor Discovery Center. There will be lots of Spring Activities including trails to walk, sandboxes to play in, animals, bubbles, crafts, a snack and much more!

The Outdoor Discovery Center is located at A-4214 56th Street, Holland, MI  49423. Feel free to check out their website for all the programs they offer:
www.outdoordiscoverycenter.org/

You are welcome to bring a picnic lunch for your children and stay after the group for lunch. There is a large shaded area with tables.

FREE Event and no need to register ahead. Weather permitting. In case of rain playgroup is canceled.

Day of the Young Child

Join us tomorrow for Day of the Young Child in Downtown Zeeland!

FREE Event!

Cityside Middle School/Downtown Zeeland 
Saturday, April 16th, 2011
10am-1:30pm

 Indoor Activites:
Bead Necklaces
Bucket Bonanza
Coffee Filter
Dot Art
Face Painting
Foam Visors
Playdough
Scratch Art
Stamp Bags

Outdoor Activities:
• Ambulance
• Boat
• Bucket Truck
• Dump truck
• Fire Truck
• Flat Bed Truck
• Golf Cart
• Hearse
• Military Vehicles
• Pulling Vehicles
• Race Cars
• Rescue Truck
• School Bus
• Z-Bus