In 2020 Hiawatha School PTO will be hosting and supporting free educational conversations for parents, guardians, and community members led by area experts on a range of topics. The goal is to help us learn how to be better and more nurturing caregivers, learn about our neighbors, and support our greater community. All events at Hiawatha School, 30 Hiawatha Ave., in Essex Junction. Free childcare and $1/pizza slices with donation at all events. Teachers eat free. Visit http://www.ewsd.org/hiapto for list of all events.

Thursday, January 9 - Healthy, Affordable Food for Kids, and Local Food Insecurity and Resources in VT
Time: 5:45 p.m. - 6:15
Hannaford Dietitian Joanne Heidkamp, MS, RD will present ideas on putting together snacks for kids that provide the energy and nutrients they need without breaking the budget. She'll also discuss how involving kids in planning and preparing snacks can help them develop self-confidence and kitchen skills.
6:15 - 7:30 pm Hunger Free VT's Tim Morgan, a Child Nutrition Initiatives Specialist, and Olivia Peña, a Food Security Specialist, will present on hunger and food insecurity in our community, the important programs that work to improve food security, and how communities and families can support and get access to healthy, affordable foods.
RSVP for childcare by TEXTing 31996 with "care" in your message.