Looking for Summer Fun for Your Kids?

Look no further! Join the Meigs County District Library's Summer Reading Program.
Make a Splash - READ!:

Ahoy Readers! Set sail for the Meigs County District Public Library's Summer Reading Program! You might create a sea serpent, attend shark school, design a boat, or discover an ocean of books.

The Children's Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool age through young adult, with programs, prize drawings, story hours, a reading club and more. A variety of programs will be offered for all ages. So join us each week, beginning Monday,June 7th thru July 23rd for programs, and oceans of fun! To register your child, visit one of our branches or contact the Pomeroy Library at 740-992-5813.

The 2010 Children's Summer Reading Program is sponsored in part by Grange Insurance, Downing, Childs & Musser.

Family Information Network of Ohio

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!
Two repeat performances for families of children in Help Me Grow

How to Encourage Language in Young Children
We anxiously await our child’s first word, but not every child talks according to our timeline. On June 3 between 10:00-11:30 a.m. or 7:00-8:30 p.m. we will replay this original presentation by Abbie McCauley, Ph. D and Lindsay Thatcher CCC/SLP. Parents who joined the original session had very positive comments about the practical information that was shared.


Getting Your Child Ready for Preschool
As parents, we can do many fun and simple things to help our child get ready so they can make the most of their time in preschool. Remember, you can’t start too early! Greta Powell, M.A., EIS and Amy Keren, B. A. will present many great ideas during the repeat Webinar presentation on June 15 between 10:00-11:30 a.m. or 7:00-8:30 p.m.



These sessions are being coordinated by the Family Information Network of Ohio.
How to register? Simple! Email finofohiowebinar@ymail.com. In your email please indicate that you are a family in HMG and the date & time of the Webinar. Several days before the Webinar you will receive an email with information on how to log on and join these very informative and practical presentations.

GMCAA Family Fun Fair Fiesta

Thanks to everyone for your important contributions of time and energy to the Fourth annual Gallia Meigs Community Action Help Me Grow Family Fun Fair Fiesta! Once again all of you have provided the families with preschoolers in Meigs County a fun and safe place to play and learn all about the agencies that serve our county. We are happy to share that over 300 children and families attended the event. Music and announcements were provided by Rockin’ Reggie, with face painting, bounce house, and costumed characters provided by Kids Party Entertainment by Angel- Bug from Cleveland, Ohio.

Special thanks to all the agencies that put up a booth and provided freebies, information and /or a game or treat for Meigs counties preschool families. We can’t do it with out you. You are shining stars in our book.

Thank you seems inadequate for the Meigs County High School Nursing Students who worked tirelessly from beginning to end. They helped set up the tents, tables and chairs, worked at whatever was needed and then help break it all down and put it away. They truly were a great bunch to work with! Kudos to you all.

Please vote for Angel Bug to become Best Party Entertainer in Nickelodeon’s Parent Picks Award winner. You can nominate Angel Bug once a day every day until June 17th at http://www.parentsconnect.com/parents-picks/cleveland-oh-usa/best-cleveland-oh-usa-party-entertainer



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The 4th Annual Fun Fair is almost here! Come join us on Friday, May 7th from 10:30 until 2:00 at The Family Life Center located at 437 Main Street, Middleport, Ohio.
Kids Entertainment bu Angel Bug will be there for face painting and providing education about flowers and bugs. Angel Bug will bring the Honey Bear Bounce house and a few special guests your children will recognize and love to watch.

There will be free food and drinks, snow cones to cool off with and over 23 local agencies providing information and /or a small game or craft for the little ones to do and take home. There will be musical entertainment and loads of door prizes. So come spend some time with us. Your whole family will have fun.See you there!

May is Community Action Month

National Community Action Month is designed to raise awareness of Community Action and its impact locally and nationally. Community Action Agencies have outstanding relationships with individuals, families and communities. We spotlight the causes of poverty in our communities and strive to help each individual find the solution that is unique to their situation. Community Action serves about 98 percent of the nation's cities and more than 38 million Americans benefit from the services that Community Actions provide.

This year during National Community Action Month, Gallia Meigs Community Action Agency (GMCAA) and other Community Actions across the country will celebrate their history of partnering with other organizations to address poverty related issues in their communities.

When The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was signed by Lyndon B. Johnson on August 20, 1964, it was central to Johnson's Great Society campaign and the War on Poverty. Community Action Agencies were then established to create and maintain a variety of programs beneficial to the economicly disadvataged. CAA’s soon discovered that developing partnerships with other community based orgainizations have been a key componant to continue helping the economicly disadvantaged, and this remains true to this day.

Gallia Meigs Community Action has partnered with a multitude of diverse agencies in Gallia and Meigs counties that provide services to low/middle income residents. GMCAA has also partered with state and federal agencies that provide funding to our area. Since January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 GMCAA has served over 2000 residents in Gallia and Meigs counties through the various programs that are offered.

GMCAA is commited to keeping the War on Poverty alive in our counties by adhereing to the Promise of Community Action, which is:

Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.

Are you are interested in learning more about our programs, becoming a GMCAA partner agency or a volunteer? Call us at 740-367-7341 or 740-992-6620.