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MOMS CLUB OF LAKEWOOD FREE PRESCHOOL INFORMATION AND FAMILY FAIR

Free and open to the public, the
fair is a community event that offers parents in Lakewood, Bellflower, Cerritos and
surrounding areas a forum to receive information about local preschools and
arts, education, and sports programs for kids. Families can ask questions of
school and program representatives, and sign up for classes and tours. Kids
will enjoy entertainment and crafts sponsored by local businesses. The fair
also will feature child- and family-oriented vendors, with the proceeds
benefitting a local charity.





“Our organization hosts community
service activities each year,” stated Lisa Klimas, stay-at-home mom and current
MOMS Club of Lakewood President. “Many of our members have young children, and are
in the process of deciding on preschools and enrichment programs. Considering
the large number of preschool and community program options available in our area,
and the time and energy it takes to research them, we felt it would be helpful
for our members and the public to offer a forum for parents to receive
information on several local schools and programs at one time. The fair also is
a great opportunity for us to create a fun family event and raise funds for a
local charity.”



 

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MOMS Club
of Lakewood recognizes that, once you have decided your child is ready,
choosing the right preschool can seem daunting. It is important to weigh each
aspect of the preschool and make a decision that is good for you and your
child. MOMS Club of Lakewood hopes that this fair will assist families in
understanding their options, in what is known as the first step in a child’s
academic journey.



 

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At last year’s event on March
30, 2013, nearly 200 families received information from
over 30 different schools and educational, arts, sports and community programs
for children. The fair also raised nearly $800 for Children Today, a local
charity that provides free services and education to homeless families. Kids
enjoyed parachute play and crafts sponsored by Gymboree, face painting, dance performances,
and story time by local libraries.   



 



 



Event sponsorships
are always needed and appreciated, given that MOMS Club of Lakewood is a local
non-profit organization that serves mothers with little funding. Local child-
and family-oriented businesses also are invited to participate as vendors.



 



To obtain more information about the free Preschool Information
and Family Fair or to be a sponsor, please contact Celina Chen at 310-408-6159
or cgshellum@gmail.com.




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