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Note: Events
with an * are not sponsored by FFIC, but are cultural or adoption-related events which may be of interest to our FFIC
members. If you would like to suggest an event to be posted, please e-mail the webmaster.
January 27, 2007: FFIC NIGHT AT THE GRIFFINS HOCKEY GAME
Meet Jim Paek, assistant coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins, for a pre-game reception,
and then stay to enjoy the game! Jim was born in Korea but moved to Canada at the age of one, where he learned to play
hockey. Jim became the first Korean-born player in the NHL, and the first to win a Stanley Cup (while playing for the
Pittsburgh Penguins). He was a teammate of Wayne Gretsky and Mario Lemieux. Jim is part of a multicultural family,
and his family enjoys celebrating both Korean and American holidays.
Please contact Amy Bronkema for more details.
*March 15, 2007: AFSN PRESENTATION
Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m..
Molly Buist, Occupational Therapist, OTR-L from the Vision and Sensory Center will be presenting.
More details to follow. For more information visit www.afsn.org.
March
19, 2007: FFIC BOARD MEETING
Monday,
7:30 p.m.
Everyone
welcome to attend. Please contact Amy Bronkema for directions.
March 24, 2007:
EASTERN EUROPEAN EASTER CELEBRATION
Saturday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Please RSVP to Lynn Surdock at ssurdock@ieee.org.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2700 Fulton St., Grand
Rapids, MI.
*April 19, 2007:
RACE MATTERS: A MOTHER'S PERSPECTIVE
Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
An AFSN presentation by Staci Sunderman Sytsma.
More details to follow. For more information visit www.afsn.org.
May 14, 2007: FFIC BOARD MEETING
Monday,
7:30 p.m.
Everyone
welcome to attend. Please contact Amy Bronkema for directions.
June 19-22, 2007: HERITAGE CAMP
Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: Knapp Forest Elementary School, 4243
Knapp Valley Dr. NE, Grand Rapids, MI.
July 23, 2007: FFIC BOARD MEETING
Monday,
7:30 p.m.
Everyone
welcome to attend. Please contact Amy Bronkema for directions.
September 17, 2007: FFIC BOARD MEETING
Monday,
7:30 p.m.
Everyone
welcome to attend. Please contact Amy Bronkema for directions.
*September 20, 2007: "TEEN ADOPTEES FACE THEIR WORLD!"
Thursday,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Presented
by Ron Nydam PhD and a panel of adult adoptees. The teenage years can be challenging for any child. The challenges
are often magnified for adopted teens who struggle to define their identity often without the basic knowledge of where they
came from. This workshop will address the issues and challenges associated with teen adoptees and look at ways of overcoming
some of those challenges. Fee is $5 per adult and childcare is available for $2 per child. Per-registration is
required by calling Adoptive Family Support Network at (616)458-7945.
Location: Central Reformed Church, 10 College NE, Grand Rapids.
September 24, 2007: FFIC Educational Event
Monday,
7:00 p.m.
Jan
Coates, DO will be presenting on Potential Emotional and Behavioral Issues Faced by Adopted Children and Families. Jan
is a member of FFIC and the parent of 3 children adopted from South Korea. She is a MSU Medical School graduate and
specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2700 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI.
*October 18, 2007: "RAISING AN ABUSED OR NEGLECTED CHILD: TOP 10 THINGS A PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW"
Thursday,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Presented
by Jeremy C. Moore, MPA, ADOPTS Coordinator, Bethany Christian Services. $5 per adult. Child care is available
for $2 per child. Pre-registration is required. For reservations or information contact Adoptive Family Support
Network at (616)458-7945.
Location:
Central Reformed Church, 10 College NE, Grand Rapids.
October 20, 2007: FFIC HAYRIDE
Saturday,
5:30-7:30
Join
us for this fun family event! We will enjoy a hayride together, followed by a bonfire and hot dog roast. Cost
is $5.00 for ages 11 & up and $3.00 for ages 3-11. RSVP by October 10 to Amy Bronkema.
Location: Post Family Farms, 5081 Bauer Road, Hudsonville, MI.
*November 10, 2007: "COUPLES COMMUNICATION AND FAMILY COHESION IN FOSTERING AND ADOPTING"
Saturday,
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
As
part of the Michigan State University "Marriage and Adoption Project", Judy and John McKenzie will be offering an introductory
program designed to enhance communication and family cohesion for couples and parenting partners. Cost is $15 per household.
No children, please. Pre-registration is required. For reservations or information contact Adoptive Family Support
Network at (616)458-7945.
Location: Brookside Christian Reformed Church, 3600 Kalamazoo Ave., Grand Rapids, MI.
November 10, 2007: KALAMAZOO RUSSIAN FESTIVAL
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Celebrate 15 years of the partnership between Kalamazoo, MI and Pushkin, Russia. Festival features
folk music, a puppet show, lectures, art gallery, vendors, Russian food and more.
$8 adults, $4 students. For more information visit www.russianfestival.org.
Location: Fetzer Center on the Western Michigan University campus, Kalamazoo, MI.
November 12, 2007: FFIC BOARD
Monday,
7:30 p.m.
Everyone
welcome to attend. Please contact Amy Bronkema for directions.
*November 16, 2007: ADOPTION CELEBRATION 2007
Friday, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Join adoptive and foster families for an evening of celebration, fun and food at the Grand
Rapids Children's Museum. Admission is $10 per family (up to 5 family members) or $15 (more than 5 family members) and includes
admission to the museum, food, beverage and entertainment. Pre-registration is required. For reservations or information
contact Adoptive Family Support Network at (616)458-7945.
Location: Grand Rapids Children's Museum.
*November 17, 2007: "CHANGE A LIFE--CHANGE THE WORLD"
Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
In celebration of National Adoption Awareness Month, Adoption Associates, Inc. along with Ridgewood
Christian Reformed Church's Adoption Resource Committee will be hosting a fundraising banquet to raise financial support for
orphans worldwide. The evening will feature a presentation by the Children of the World International Children's Choir,
include dinner and dessert and conclude with a short discussion on how those in attendance can help to change the world through
a financial gift to orphaned children in need. Contact Tom Gill for more information at (616)667-0677 ext. 136.
Location: Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, 1571 Baldwin, Jenison, MI.
*November 17, 2007: HOPE FOR ORPHANS
Saturday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Presented by Bethany Christian Services. Freaturing Christian author, consultant and
president of Children's Hope Chest, Tom Davis. Learn how you and your church can partner with Bethany to care for orphans.
This is a no-charge event and includes a strolling dinner and program. For info and to RSVP by November 2, call (616)224-7442.
Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI.
*November 17 & 18, 2007: MICHIGAN HEART GALLERY
The Michigan Heart Gallery is a traveling photographic exhibit of Michigan children in the foster care
system who are waiting for a permanent family of their own through adoption. The Heart Gallery is used to increase awareness
about adoption and to recruit families for these children. For more information on the MI Heart Gallery, visit www.miheart.org.
Location: The Heart Gallery will be visiting Kentwood Community Church, 1200 60th SE, Kentwood, MI
on November 17 and 18 in conjunction with our weekend services. For more information visit www.familiesofpromise.org.
December 8, 2007: FFIC HOLIDAY PARTY
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-Noon
Please join us for holiday fun, fellowship, crafts and snacks. Gift bags will be provided for
all children. This event is FREE, no need to RSVP. Please consider bringing a donation which will be collected
and given to Michigan adoption agencies who will deliver them to children they serve all over the world. Contact Cheryl Wyma for more information and to help.
Location: First Evangelical Covenant Church, 1933 Tremont Blvd., Grand Rapids (Behind Union High School)
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