In celebration of the Month of the Young Child and Autism Awareness Month the Vermont Achievement Center, 88 Park Street in Rutland will hold its Annual Open House on Saturday April 9, 2016 from 10am-3pm at VAC. This event is free and open to the public and will feature children’s activities, parent workshops and informational and supportive vendors from the area.
Children’s events will include a bounce house, VINS “Bird on a Glove” demonstration, Wonderfeet Museum, face painting, storytelling by Jane Ramos of the Sherburne Memorial Library, pool party at Mitchell Therapy Pool, music with Mr. Leslie, Yoga with Kula Cooperative, and arts and crafts projects.
Parent workshops will focus on children on the Autism Spectrum and navigating behaviors along with some techniques on relaxation and promoting calmness.
Area information and services include Let’s Grow Kids, Child Care Support Services, Project Vision, Rutland Mental Health, CAPS, ARC Rutland Area, Head Start of Rutland County, Vermont Birth to Five, Building Bright Futures, Sheldon Academy and ASD Program, Vermont Coalition of Runaway and Homeless Youth, Rutland Ambulance Service and many more.
Parking is available in the VAC designated parking areas and at the Vermont State Fair Grounds, Park Street Parking area.
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