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3rd Annual Cooks for Books Fundraiser March 23, 2012 from 11:30am to 1pm
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Cooks for Books is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Imagination Library Fundraising Council to raise money for Jackson's Imagination Library program. Each year, local individuals and organizations prepare their favorite recipes to compete in this fun, storybook themed cook-off. Mark your calendar and plan to join us for this year's event! Click on the links below for more information.
Cooks for Books 2012 Flyer Cooking Team Registration Form 2012
Jackson Area Early Childhood Conference - March 10, 2012
Keynote presentation: "Music for Music Sake" featuring Beverly Meyer, The Music Lady.
Cost: $35 with early bird registration (deadline: February 17, 2012) or $40 per person after February 17, 2012. Final deadline to register: March 2, 2012. Lunch is available on site for an additional $5. See brochure for more details and to register for this year's conference.
8:30am - 3:30pm at Baker College, 2800 Springport Rd., Jackson, MI
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The early years of a child's life provide the physical and emotional framework that shapes individual potential. During the early years a child's development is rapid
and extensive.
Experiences in these years establish intelligence, behavioral patterns, and other personality traits that will persist throughout a lifetime.
These experiences take place in the context of family and community life molded by economic and social conditions.
The Great Start System recognizes that early childhood experiences are most profound in Five Key Areas:
Visit each of the component areas above to learn more about the local work of Jackson's Great Start Collaborative.
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