St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education Quarryview Education Center 800 7th Street South Waite Park, MN 56387 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 509 St. Cloud MN 56301 Early Childhood Education fall 2023 Parent Child Classes Fall Fest Virtual Parent Classes EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION AND PRESCHOOL
CHELSEA VISWANATHAN Outreach Specialist 320-370-8250 chelsea.viswanathan@isd742.org MYRA JENSEN Administrative Secretary 320-370-8250 myra.jensen@isd742.org ST. CLOUD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 742 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Quarryview Education Center 800 7th Street South Waite Park, MN 56387 District 742 School Board Members Al Dahlgren Shannon Haws Scott Andreasen Monica Segura-Schwartz Natalie Copeland Heather Weems Zachary Dorholt Contents Classes At-A-Glance 1 Infants • Toddlers 2 Twos • Threes .......................................... 3 Thress • Fours • Fives ............................. 4 Mixed Ages .........................................5-6 Special Opportunities 6 Virtual 7 Early Childhood Education Staff JULIE MIDAS Director 320-370-8250 julie.midas@isd742.org WAYS TO ENROLL Go to www.isd742.org/enrollment Go Online 2 District Administration Office 1201 2nd St S, Waite Park Monday - Friday 7:30-4:30 Visit the Welcome Center 3 Attend an Open House! 1 Clearview Discovery Kennedy Madison Oak Hill Talahi Westwood Jan. 30, 4:00-6:00 Jan. 25, 3:30-5:00 Feb. 1, 4:30-6:00 Jan. 31, 4:00-5:30 Feb. 2, 5:30-7:00 Jan. 24, 4:00-6:00 Jan. 26, 4:30-6:00 isd742.org/enrollment 320-370-8116 (English) 320-370-8117 (Spanish) 320-370-8118 (Somali) Chinese Immersion: Madison Dual-Language Spanish: Clearview & Westwood Dual-Language Somali: Discovery & Talahi Visit isd742.org/immersion to learn more! It’s Time! Kindergarten Enrollment ALSO ENROLLING KINDERGARTNERS IN:
ECFE Parent-Child Classes Fall 2023
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Classes At-A-Glance
BIRTH-24 MOS MONDAY 9-11am #115F Toddlers 12-18 mo. 9/11-1/8 9-11 am #205F Twos 24-36 mo. 9/11-1/8 11:30-1 pm #100F Infants B-12 mo. 9/12-1/16 9-11 am #119F Toddlers 18-24 mo. 9/13-1/17 9:30-11 am #109F Infants 7-12 mo. 9/7-11/16 9-11 am #117F Toddlers 12-24 mo. 9/8-1/19 5:45-7:15 pm #103F Infants Birth-12 mo. 9/11-1/8 12-1:30 pm #207F Twos & Threes 24-48 mo. 9/11-1/8 5:45-7:15 pm #203F Twos & Threes 24-48 mo. 9/11-1/8 9-11 am #178F Family Time B-5 9/11-1/8 9-11 am #303F Art, Music, Science 3-4s 9/8-1/19 9-11 am #160F Growing Together B-5 9/8-1/19 9-11 am #153F Family Time B-5 9/12-1/16 12-1:30 pm #152F Family Time B-5 9/12-1/16 2:30-3:30 pm #508V Parents of Children with Special Needs 9/12-11/07 2:30-3:30 pm #509V Parents of Children with Special Needs 11/14-1/16 12-1:30 #170_ Sampler B-2 1/25-4/26 Virtual, on Demand #500V Parent Class 9/13-11/1 (as needed) Virtual, on Demand #501V Parent Class 11/15-1/17(as needed) 12-2 pm #130F Lunch Bunch 9/13-1/17 8:30 am-2 pm #600 Family Literacy 9/12/23-5/30/24 9-11 am #230F Family Time B-5 9/7-1/18 12:30-2:30 pm #173_ Sampler B-5 9/7-12/21 8:30-2 pm #600 Family Literacy 9/12/23-5/30/24 6-7 pm #504V Parent Time K-2 Parents 9/14-10/26 6-7 pm #505V Parent Time K-2 Parents 11/2-12/14 9-11 am #175_ A Place to Play Fridays 9/8-12/15 12-2 pm #400F Parenting Across Cultures 9/8-11/17 12-2 pm #174_ A Place to Play Fridays 9/8-11/17 12-2 pm #401F Parenting Across Cultures 12/1-3/2 12-2 pm #403F Young Parents 9/8-11/3 12-2 pm #404F Young Parents 11/10-1/19 2-3:30 pm #455F Explore, Play, Learn for 3s & 4s 9/7-1/18 9-11 am #301F Art, Music, Science 3-4s 9/13-1/17 9:30-11 am #110F Infants 7-12 mo. 11/30-2/29 11:30-1 pm #106F Infants B-6 mo. 9/7-11/16 9-11 am #200F Twos 24-30 mo. 9/13-1/17 9-11 am #209F Twos 30-36 mo. 9/13-1/17 11:30-1 pm #107F Infants B-6 mo. 11/30-2/29 5:45-7:15 pm #121F Toddlers 12-24 mo. 9/7-1/18 9-11 am #136F Twos 24-36 mo. 9/7-1/18 WEDNESDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY BIRTH-5 YEARS 2-3 YEARS 3-5 YEARS VIRTUAL 5:45-7:15 pm #176F Family Time B-5 9/11-1/8 5:45-7:15 #453F Thriving 3s, 4s & 5s 9/7-1/18 12:30-2 pm #138F Explore, Play, Learn for 3s & 4s 9/13-1/17
Fall Infants • Toddlers
Watch, Wonder, Enjoy!
Parents & Infants
First smiles, first belly laughs, first steps. Parents have the opportunity to observe, discover, and discuss their child’s development - the joys and challenges.
For Parents & Infants (Birth - 6 Months)
course# days dates time
ECFE-106F Th Sep 7-Nov 16 11:30 AM-1 PM
10 sessions
No Class Oct 19
ECFE-107F Th Nov 30-Feb 29 11:30 AM-1 PM
13 sessions
No Class Dec 28
Quarryview Education Center-1-123
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
For Parents & Infants (Birth-12 months)
course# days dates time
ECFE-103F M Sep 11-Jan 8 5:45-7:15 PM
16 sessions
No Class Dec 25 and Jan 1
ECFE-100F Tu Sep 12-Jan 16 11:30 AM-1 PM
18 sessions
No Class Dec 26
Quarryview Education Center-1-123
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
For Parents & Infants (7-12 Months)
course# days dates time
ECFE-109F Th Sep 7-Nov 16 9:30-11 AM
10 sessions
No Class Oct 19
ECFE-110F Th Nov 30-Feb 29 9:30-11 AM
13 sessions
No Class Dec 28
Quarryview Education Center-1-123
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
Parents & Toddlers
Time to play with your toddler, time for children’s exploration, time for parent discussion and time for FUN!
For Parents & Toddlers (12-18 months)
course # days dates time
ECFE-115F M Sep 11-Jan 8 9-11 AM
16 sessions
No Class Dec 25 and Jan 1
Quarryview Education Center-1-123
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
For Parents & Toddlers (12-24 months)
course # days dates time
ECFE-121F Th Sep 7-Jan 18 5:45-7:15 PM
17 sessions
No Class Oct 19, Nov 23 & Dec 28
ECFE-117F F Sep 8-Jan 19 9-11 AM
17 sessions
No Class Oct 20, Nov 24 & Dec 29
Quarryview Education Center-1-123
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
For Parents & Toddlers (18-24 months) course # days dates time
ECFE-119F W Sep 13-Jan 17 9-11 AM
17 sessions
No Class Nov 22 and Dec 27
Quarryview Education Center-1-123
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
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Wednesday Sampler Class (Birth-2)
Come and try ECFE! Drop in and see what an ECFE class is like. A parent educator and an early childhood educator will provide: parent-child playtime in an early childhood learning center, a circle time with music and movement, a discussion with other parents.
For children ages Birth-2 years. course
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# days dates time ECFE-1700913 W Sep 13 12-1:30 PM ECFE-1700920 W Sep 20 12-1:30 PM ECFE-1700927 W Sep 27 12-1:30 PM ECFE-1701004 W Oct 4 12-1:30 PM ECFE-1701011 W Oct 11 12-1:30 PM ECFE-1701018 W Oct 18 12-1:30 PM ECFE-1701025 W Oct 25 12-1:30 PM ECFE-1701101 W Nov 1 12-1:30 PM ECFE-1701108 W Nov 8 12-1:30 PM ECFE-1701115 W Nov 15 12-1:30 PM ECFE-1701129 W Nov 29 12-1:30 PM ECFE-1701206 W Dec 6 12-1:30 PM ECFE-1701213 W Dec 13 12-1:30 PM
Family
Quarryview Education Center-1-123 1 Session • $3 Per
Parents & Twos
Terrific Twos: Playful, energetic on the move! Come play and learn together.
For Parents & Twos (24-30 months)
course # days dates time
ECFE-200F W Sep 13-Jan 17 9-11 AM
17 Sessions
No Class Nov 22 and Dec 27
Quarryview Education Center-1-126
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
For Parents & Twos (24-36 months)
course # days dates time
ECFE-136F Th Sep 7-Jan 18 9-11 AM
17 sessions
No Class Oct 19, Nov 23 & Dec 28
ECFE-205F M Sep 11-Jan 8 9-11 AM
16 sessions
No Class Dec 25 and Jan 1
Quarryview Education Center-1-126
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
For Parents & Twos (30-36 months)
course # days dates time
ECFE-209F W Sep 13-Jan 17 9-11 AM
17 Sessions
No Class Nov 22 and Dec 27
Quarryview Education Center-1-129
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
Parents & Twos & Threes
Explore, grow and connect! Come play and grow together.
For Parents & Twos & Threes (24-48 months)
Join us with your child for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education)! Classes include parent-child playtime, time for parents to observe their young children playing in an early childhood learning center, and time to discuss parenting concerns with other families and staff. Child guidance and parent support are provided by teachers licensed in early childhood and parent education. Follow
course # days dates time
ECFE-207F M Sep 11-Jan 8 12-1:30 PM
16 Sessions
No Class Dec 25 and Jan 1
Quarryview Education Center-1-129
ECFE-203F M Sep 11-Jan 8 5:45-7:15 PM
16 Sessions
No Class Dec 25 and Jan 1
Quarryview Education Center-1-126
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
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Fall Twos • Threes
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Fall Threes • Fours • Fives
ECFE for your preschool age child. Family preschool classes for parents and children to experience preschool activities and materials together. Children will have opportunities to learn through play and social connections with other preschoolers. Parents will have time to exchange ideas with other parents and educators and receive information on parenting a preschooler.
Art, Music & Science for 3s & 4s
For parents and 3 & 4 year olds. Focusing on using a variety of art materials, science experiments, and music for parents and children to explore together.
course # days dates time
ECFE-303F F Sep 8-Jan 19 9-11 AM
16 sessions
No Class Oct 20, Nov 24, Dec 22 & 29
ECFE-301F W Sep 13-Jan 17 9-11 AM
17 sessions
No Class Nov 22 and Dec 27
Quarryview Education Center-1-139
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
Explore, Play, Learn for 3s & 4s
For parents and three and four year olds. Come join us in this parent child class where you and your child can enjoy learning through exploring and playing. This class offers parent-child learning activities in early literacy, math, language, art, science, social and motor skills. Parents will discuss the building blocks of their child’s development and the joys and concerns of parenting.
course # days dates time
ECFE-455F Th Sep 7-Jan 18 2-3:30 PM
17 sessions No Class Oct 19, Nov 23 & Dec 28
ECFE-138F W Sep 13-Jan 17 12:30-2 PM
17 sessions No Class Nov 22 and Dec 27
Quarryview Education Center-1-129
To register online, visit isd742.ce.eleyo.com If you have questions about classes or need help with registration, call 320-370-8250 for assistance or stop in and see us.
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TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
Thriving 3s, 4s & 5s
For parents and 3 & 4 year olds. Focusing on social emotional development, concepts and skills for young preschoolers.
course # days dates time
ECFE-453F Th Sep 7-Jan 18 5:45-7:15 PM
17 sessions No Class Oct 19, Nov 23 & Dec 28
Quarryview Education Center-1-126
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
NOTE: Dates subject to change.
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Fall Mixed Ages
Growing Together
This class is for families with more than one child, birth to age 4. Parent-child time, fun in our ECFE class and motor room, weekly parent discussion focused on your growing family.
course# days dates time
ECFE-160F F Sep 8-Jan 19 9-11 AM
16 sessions
No Class Oct 20, Nov 24, Dec 22 & 29
Quarryview Education Center-1-126
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
Parenting Across Cultures
Parent-child time in our fun ECFE classroom. During the weekly parent discussion, the group will discuss how our culture influences our parenting and our families. It is an opportunity for colearning between families and teachers by sharing experiences.
course # days dates time
ECFE-400F F Sep 8-Nov 17 12-2 PM
No Class Oct 20
Quarryview Education Center-1-129
10 Sessions • FREE
ECFE-401F F Dec 1-Mar 1 12-2 PM
No Class Dec 22 and 29
Quarryview Education Center-1-129
12 Sessions • FREE
Family Time
Parent-child time, fun in our ECFE classroom and weekly parent discussion while children interact with an Early Childhood Educator.
For Parents & Child or Siblings (Birth-5)
course # days dates time
ECFE-178F M Sep 11-Jan 8 9-11 AM
No Class Dec 25 and Jan 1 16 Sessions
Quarryview Education Center-1-129
ECFE-176F M Sep 11-Jan 8 5:45-7:15 PM
No Class Dec 25 and Jan 1
16 Sessions
Quarryview Education Center-1-129
ECFE-152F Tu Sep 12-Jan 16 12-1:30 PM
No Class Dec 26
18 Sessions
Quarryview Education Center-1-129
ECFE-153F Tu Sep 12-Jan 16 9-11 AM
No Class Dec 26
18 Sessions
Quarryview Education Center-1-129
ECFE-230F Th Sep 7-Jan 18 9-11 AM
No Class Oct 19, Nov 23 & Dec 28
17 Sessions
Quarryview Education Center-1-126
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
Young Parents
Are you a young parent? Being a parent is challenging by itself and being a teen or young adult and parenting lends itself to unique challenges. Come together with other parents who are dealing with some of the same joys and concerns that you may have. Bring your child and enjoy some parent and child interaction as well as time to talk with other parents and a licensed parent educator while your child engages with a licensed early childhood educator.
course# days dates time
ECFE-403F F Sep 8-Nov 3 12-2 PM
No Class Oct 20
8 sessions • FREE
ECFE-404F F Nov 10-Jan 19 12-2 PM
No Class Nov 24 and Dec 29
9 sessions • FREE
Quarryview Education Center-1-126
Lunch Bunch
Come and have lunch at ECFE. Bring a simple lunch for you and your child and share your mealtime with other families while you experience an ECFE class over the noon hour.
course # days dates time
ECFE-130F W Sep 13-Jan 17 12-2 PM
17 Sessions
No Class Nove 22 & Dec 27
Quarryview Education Center-1-126
TO REGISTER USE FEE SCALE ON PAGE 10
Super Saturdays
Fun activities, parent-child playtime, snack for kids and optional parent discussion time for dads. Grandpas, uncles and friends are also welcome to bring children.
course # class date
ECFE-800F Fall Art Sep 9
ECFE-801F Science Sep 23
ECFE-802F Cooking Oct 7
ECFE-803F Wood Projects Oct 28
ECFE-804F Gym Nov 11
ECFE-805F Beach Party Dec 9
Quarryview Education Center-1-159
Gym, 1-158 Motor Room, 1-126
1 Session • $5 per family
All classes Saturday 9:30-11:30AM
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Fall Mixed Ages • Special Opportunities
A Place to Play
Can’t make it to a weekly ECFE class? Are you looking for extra time in our Early Childhood spaces? Place to Play offers a time for movement and fun.
Parents and children birth to 5 (not yet in kindergarten) can come and play together in the gym &/or motor room, or in an ECFE classroom. ECFE staff are there to answer questions and provide a safe place to play. This is different than a class with a separate parent education and children education time. It’s a great way to learn more about ECFE classes and other Early Childhood resource at Quarryview.
A Place to Play Fridays
Thursday Sampler
Class Birth-5
Come and try ECFE! Drop in and see what an ECFE class is like. A parent educator and an early childhood educator will provide: parent-child playtime in an early childhood learning center, a circle time with music and movement, a discussion with other parents.
Family Literacy
The family Literacy Program is a special ECFE multi-age class for parents and their children, birth to kindergarten entry. Parents participate in a parenting discussion group with a licensed parent educator. They also work on English language skills or a GED in partnership with Adult Basic Education. Children participate in a positive early learning experience with an early childhood educator. No Fee-Free for qualifying families. To register call Florence at 320-370-8285.
course# days dates time
Quarryview
ECFE-600 Tu/Th Sep 12-May 30 8:30 AM-2 PM No Class Oct 19, Nov 7, 23, Dec 26 & 28
Quarryview Education Center-1-139
71 Sessions • FREE
Quarryview Education Center-1-159
1-158 Motor Room
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Quarryview Education Center-1-126
1 Session • $3 Per Family
Home Visiting
If you would like a one-on-one time to talk about your individual parenting needs such as, eating, sleeping, toileting, challenging behaviors, temperament, strengthening your parent-child relationship, or developmental expectations we have parent educators that can do a home visit or speak with you on the phone.
Call 320-370-8255 to set up an appointment.
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am classes course # days dates time ECFE-1750908 F Sep 8 9-11 AM ECFE-1750915 F Sep 15 9-11 AM ECFE-1750922 F Sep 22 9-11 AM ECFE-1750929 F Sep 29 9-11 AM ECFE-1751006 F Oct 6 9-11 AM ECFE-1751013 F Oct 13 9-11 AM ECFE-1751027 F Oct 27 9-11 AM ECFE-1751103 F Nov 3 9-11 AM ECFE-1751110 F Nov 10 9-11 AM ECFE-1751117 F Nov 17 9-11 AM ECFE-1751201 F Dec 1 9-11 AM ECFE-1751208 F Dec 8 9-11 AM ECFE-1751215 F Dec 15 9-11 AM
Education Center-1-129 Pm classes course # days dates time ECFE-1740908 F Sep 8 12-2 PM ECFE-1740915 F Sep 15 12-2 PM ECFE-1740922 F Sep 22 12-2 PM ECFE-1741006 F Oct 6 12-2 PM ECFE-1741013 F Oct 13 12-2 PM ECFE-1740929 F Sep 29 12-2 PM ECFE-1741027 F Oct 27 12-2 PM ECFE-1741103 F Nov 3 12-2 PM ECFE-1741110 F Nov 10 12-2 PM ECFE-1741117 F Nov 17 12-2 PM ECFE-1741201 F Dec 1 12-2 PM ECFE-1741208 F Dec 8 12-2 PM ECFE-1741215 F Dec 15 12-2 PM
Gym,
Session
1
• $3 Per Family
course # days dates time ECFE-1730907 Th Sep 7 12:30-2:30 PM ECFE-1730914 Th Sep 14 12:30-2:30 PM ECFE-1730921 Th Sep 21 12:30-2:30 PM ECFE-1730928 Th Sep 28 12:30-2:30 PM ECFE-1731005 Th Oct 5 12:30-2:30 PM ECFE-1731012 Th Oct 12 12:30-2:30 PM ECFE-1731026 Th Oct 26 12:30-2:30 PM ECFE-1731102 Th Nov 2 12:30-2:30 PM ECFE-1731109 Th Nov 9 12:30-2:30 PM ECFE-1731116 Th Nov 16 12:30-2:30 PM ECFE-1731130 Th Nov 30 12:30-2:30 PM ECFE-1731207 Th Dec 7 12:30-2:30 PM ECFE-1731214 Th Dec 14 12:30-2:30 PM ECFE-1731221 Th Dec 21 12:30-2:30 PM
Parent ClassVirtual, on Demand
Do you have parenting concerns about Sleeping, Eating, Toileting, and Behavior or just want to learn more? This class will focus on solutions that build and use your relationship with your child to positively impact future behavior and development.
Receive an email each week from a licensed Parent & Family Educator with a video and quality links to explore and learn on your own time. No further technology is required! Connect with other parents during the week through online posting (optional). Stay in touch with the teacher as needed.
course # days dates
ECFE-500V W Sep 13-Nov 1
ECFE-501V W Nov 15-Jan 17
No Class Dec 20 and Dec 27
Online Google Meet
8 Sessions • FREE
Virtual Parents of Children with Special Needs
Are you a parent of a child (Birth-5) with special needs? If you are looking for a place to connect to other parents of children with special needs, our virtual ECFE class will offer you support, connection and resources. Parents will attend weekly for 1 hour sessions with licensed teachers who will lead discussions in navigating parenting children with unique needs.
course # days dates time
ECFE-508V Tu Sep 12-Nov 7 2:30-3:30 PM
ECFE-509V Tu Nov 14-Jan 16 2:30-3:30 PM
No Class Dec 26
Online Google Meet
9 Sessions • FREE
Fall Virtual
Parent Time for K-2 Parents
Join us live Thursday nights on Google Meets! Meet with other parents and licensed Family Education teachers to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting your Kindergarten, 1st or 2nd-grade child.
The Yes Brain approach (Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.) will be used to discuss issues such as behavior challenges, bedtime struggles, and homework battles. When your child works from a “yes brain,” you’ll notice increased calmness, cooperation, and creativity in both of you.
Navigate toward a more connected, positive relationship Strengthen the “yes brain” resilience, balance, insight & empathy Nurture positive potential while keeping your child’s inner spark growing strong Technology: Google Account to access Google Meets. Use headphones or earbuds with a microphone. Attend class with your video camera on to participate in the discussion. No previous Google Meets experience is expected. course
Experience Youth Enrichment
The St. Cloud Area School District 742 Community Education Youth Enrichment program promotes healthy social interaction and helps participants maximize their social, emotional, physical and academic potential through outstanding instructors, facilities and programming, and St. Cloud’s diverse and evolving community through inclusive, affordable classes. To register visit www.isd742.org/ CommunityEd or call 320-370-8200.
From Minnesota Fathers & Families Network
“Research has shown that fathers, no matter what their income or cultural background, can play a critical role in their children’s education. When fathers are involved, their children learn more, perform better in school, and exhibit healthier behavior. Even when fathers do not share a home with their children, their active involvement can have a lasting and positive impact.”
us department of education, “a call to commitment: father’s involvement in children’s learning.”
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ECFE-504V Th
14-Oct
6-7 PM
Online Google Meet 6
ECFE-505V Th Nov 2-Dec 14 6-7 PM No Class Nov 23
Sessions • FREE
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FallFamilyFest Come Along & Join in the Fun! FREE book for every child! Snacks will be available. Food donations are welcome. OCTOBER 17, 2023 5 - 7 PM Quarryview Education Center 800 7th St S., Waite Park FREE Event for Families With Children Birth to Kindergarten-Entry Hosted by District 742 Early Childhood Education Fall Themed Activities!
