Monticello Fall Festival On Friday, October 18, the Monticello center celebrated their annual Fall Festival. They had activities for the whole family. The event was a success with over 30 adult volunteers participating. After the festival, the center had their third parent meeting. Attendees took part in the ReadyRosie workshop "Families as Partners". They also had a special guest, John Stiffin from the Minnesota Department of Labor who spoke to those in attendance. In addition, the center was excited to see that their Great Apple Crunch event made the Monticello Times newspaper!
Elysian Recruitment Event The Elysian center had a Head Start recruitment table set up at the Faribo West Mall in Faribault, MN. Mi Lindo Michoacán, a restaurant in the mall welcomed the Elysian staff and let them set up and recruit in front of their restaurant. The staff have been invited back to recruit again by La Linda Michocana. In addition to staff, a father of a Head Start child volunteered his time to help promote the program and the importance of male involvement in a child’s life.
Halloween at AO Tri-Valley staff at the administrative office in Crookston got into the Halloween spirit. Staff enjoyed a spooky potluck followed by some pictures in their costumes!