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Here is a list of upcoming Adoption Resource Center events open to the general public:

Baby Care for Adoptive Parents Taking place on 6/23/2008, beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at 9:00 pm at Hartford Hospital, Wellness Center - Blue Back Square, 65 Memorial Rd, West Hartford CT This class will help adoptive families understand the unique needs of their baby and provide information on injury prevention; feeding, diapering, bathing, general care and safety. The class is for both domestic and international adoptive families. For Registration 860-545-1888. For reservations or more information call 860-545-4431 for questions. or click here to visit on the web.

Barby Care for Adopting Parents Taking place on 9/22/2008, beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at 9:00 pm at Hartford Hospital - Wellness Center- Blue Back Square 65 Memorial Rd., West Hartford CT This class will help adoptive families understand the unique needs of their baby and provide information on injury prevention; feeding, diapering, bathing, general care and safety. The class is for both domestic and international adoptive families. For Registration 860-545-1888. For reservations or more information call For Questions 860-545-4431.

Baby Care for Adoptive Families Taking place on 12/9/2008, beginning at 6:30 pm and ending at 9:00 pm at Hartford Hospital - Wellness Center - Blue Back Square - 65 Memorial Rd - West Hartford CT This class will help adoptive families understand the unique needs of their baby and provide information on injury prevention; feeding, diapering, bathing, general care and safety. The class is for both domestic and international adoptive families. For Registration 860-545-1888. For reservations or more information call For Questions 860-545-4431 or click here to visit on the web.

Here is a list of upcoming Adoption Resource Center events open to ARC-CT clients only:

Humanitarian Aid - Knit Club Taking place on 5/15/2008, beginning at 7:00 pm at ARC-CT 78 Eastern Blvd Glastonbury CT Do you knit or crochet or are you willing to learn? NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, we will teach you (to knit) what you need to know. This is open to any age level. This is a great way to bond with other adoptive families or for those in the waiting stages to meet families formed though adoption and help pass the time while you wait for your child to join your family. We are looking for people who would be willing to help make blankets, knitted toys and sweaters for orphanages. This program was started a couple of years ago and has kind of gotten lost in the shuffle. Yarn will be provided by ARC-CT you just need to bring your needles, Size 7 or 8 would be best. Or if you crochet already bring your hook and a smile. If this program interests you come and join us on this evening. For reservations or more information call 860-875-8372 or click here to send an email.

Summer Picnic Taking place on 6/29/2008, beginning at 11:00 am and ending at 8:00 pm at Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury Ct This promises to be a fun-filled day for all! Details about the picnic are located at www.arcct.org/quassy.htm. Quassy will be providing us with a lovely Bar-B-Q menu from noon until 3:00, and we will have use of the pavilion, recreational facilities and water park for the entire day! There will also be discounted ride passes available the day of the picnic for those who wish to partake. We hope to see you all there! This will be a wonderful day for all! Both families already formed through adoption and those families who are waiting!! *Please note that for this event, prepaid reservations are REQUIRED. Reservations must be in to ARC-CT NO LATER than June 10. *So, click www.arcct.org/quassy.htm for details! Thank you! For reservations or more information call 860-657-2626 or click here to visit on the web or click here to send an email.

Here is a list of upcoming non-ARC-CT events that may be of interest to adoptive families:

Korean Traditional Handicrafts Class , beginning at 2:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm at Christ the King Church, 47-14 Glenwood Street, (Queens) Little Neck, NY Every Thurs. Learn to make Chogakpo (Korean traditional patchwork) & other crafts. Classes are geared to adopted Koreans & their families, bi-racial Korean Americans, & 2nd generation Korean-Americans. Spons. by Keumjoo Ahn. For reservations or more information call Keumjoo Ahn 646-764-4090 or click here to send an email.

Korean Language Class Ministry , beginning at 3:00 pm at Crossroads Community Cathedral, 1492 Silver Lane, Room 22, East Hartford CT Join us on Sunday afternoons as we experience the heart & Seoul of Korea. The Korean Language class was established to assist adopted Korean children, their famlies and all who desire to learn about the Korean culture and language. Committed to community and motivated by our love for Christ we are linking the learning of language with ministry preparing ourselves for His Service. Come with us to explore New York's Korean community. See the arts in the boldest of colors. Hear the triple rhythm of traditional music to the gracious movements of dance. Enjo exotic aromas and tastes as we learn how to prepare the nutritious food that is uniquely Korean. Learn the language and customs. Make friends that love like family. For reservations or more information call Rev. Young Chung 649-9955 or Anne Varney 646-5886.

Korean Traditional Handicrafts Class , beginning at 2:00 pm and ending at 4:00 pm at The First Zion Presbyterian Church, 1040 Edgewater Ave, Ridgefield, NJ Learn to make Chogakpo and other crafts. Cleasses are gearted to adopted families with Korean children, bi-racial Korean Americans and 2nd generation Korean-Americans. Sponsored by Keumjoo Ahn For reservations or more information call 2013136775 or click here to send an email.

2008 Heritage Camps & Cultural Days Running from 3/1/2008 through 9/30/2008 Find complete contact information for Heritage Camps and Cultural Days including homeland tours For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Adoptive Parents Panel Taking place on 5/15/2008, beginning at 7:30 pm and ending at 9:00 pm at Valley Community Church, 590 West Avon, Rd., Room 410 (balcony)., Avon, CT Sponsored by After You Adopt For reservations or more information click here to send an email.

Chinese Culture Day Taking place on 5/17/2008 at Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ Sponsored by FCC - NY Chapter For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Family Fun Day Taking place on 5/17/2008 at Reformed Church of the Ascension, 1700 W. Main St., Jeffersonville, PA Sponsored by Chinese for Families For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Tea Pary & Chinese Dance Lesson Taking place on 5/24/2008 at ST. Mary's Episcopal Church, Colts Neck, New Jersey Sponsored by FCC New Jersey Shore Chapter For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Dragon Boat Picnic Taking place on 6/7/2008, beginning at 11:00 am and ending at 2:00 pm at Sandy Point State Park, Sandy Point, MD Sponsored by FCC-Maryland Chapter For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Pen Pal Opportunity & Spring Roll Cooking Taking place on 6/21/2008 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Colts Neck New Jersey Sponsored by FCC Jersey Shore For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Annual NE Ethipian Culure Camp Running from 6/27/2008 through 6/29/2008 at Franklin Pierce University, Rindge, New Hampshire For families with toddlers to teens with Ehiopian connections. For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Camp Mujigae Running from 6/29/2008 through 7/2/2008 at Parson's Child & Family Center & Sage College, Albany, New York For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

SPICE Indian Heritage Camp Running from 7/6/2008 through 7/10/2008 at Living Learning Center of the University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, PA For children and young adult adoptees and family members. For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Multicultural Family Fun Cruise Running from 7/6/2008 through 7/12/2008 at On the Norwegian Spirity Sponsored by dollslikeme.com. This is a multicultural Family Fun Cruise & Sel-Esteem Parenting Seminar. For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Chinese Culture Weekend Running from 7/11/2008 through 7/13/2008 at Starksboro, Vermont Sponsored by Common Ground Center For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Camp Mabuhay/North - Filipino Culture Camp Taking place on 7/12/2008 at Hartford, Connecticut Sponsored by After you Adopt. For adoptees and their families. For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Korea - Camp Friendship NJ Running from 7/14/2008 through 7/18/2008 at Shrine of St. Joseph, Stirling, New Jersey Cultural Day Camp for adoptees andd their siblings in grades K-8 For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Camp Moo Gung Hwa Running from 7/16/2008 through 7/19/2008 at Duraleigh Korean Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, NC For adopttess ages 4+ and their families. For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Kazakh Heritage Camp Running from 7/21/2008 through 7/26/2008 at Moultonborough, New Hampshire see website For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Camp Friendship New Jersey - China Running from 7/21/2008 through 7/25/2008 at Shrine of St. Joseph, Stirling, New Jersey Day camp for children in grades K-8. For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Vietnam Culture Camp Running from 8/1/2008 through 8/3/2008 at Rowan University Glassboro New Jersey Sponsored by Catalyst Foundation For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Culture & Adoption Camp Running from 8/7/2008 through 8/9/2008 at McLean Virginia Sponsored by Children's Home Society & Family Services For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Holt Adoptee East Coast Camp Running from 8/10/2008 through 8/14/2008 at Camp perlman, Starlight, Pennysylvania Sponsored by Holt Int'l Children's Services For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Harvest Moon Festival Taking place on 9/13/2008, beginning at 6:00 pm at Winward Beach, Brick, New Jersey Sponsored by Families with Children From China - Jersey Shore For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

3rd Annual Easteren European Culture Camp Taking place on 10/1/2008 at Marlborough High School, 430 Bolton St, Marlborough, MA Exact date and time to be determined. Sponsored by Wide Horizons For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.

Latin American Culture Camp - 2nd Annual Taking place on 11/1/2008 at Marlborough High School, 430 Bolton St., Marlborough, MA For Families with children in grades K+. Sponsored by Wide Horizons For reservations or more information click here to visit on the web.