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| UNITED STATES 2008 EVENTS CALENDAR |
JANUARY
January 23-24, 2008
Michigan Teachers Conference (K - 3) - Dearborn, Michigan
800-336-6424 - www.miaeyc.com
Location of Event: Dearborn Hyatt, Dearborn, Michigan, 48126, 313.593.1234
The conference emphasizes the importance of integrating services through
collaboration among early childhood programs, public schools, community agencies,
and families. The goal of the conference is to provide participants with a format for
discussion of current information regarding research studies, collaborative planning
and teaching strategies, a sharing of ideas and techniques, and an affirmation of the
importance of establishing a rich, supportive environment and high quality services
for young children and their families. Participants have the opportunity to earn State
Board of Education Continuing Education Units (SB-CEUs).
FEBRUARY
MARCH
March 14-15, 2008
Hearts at Home National Conference - Normal Illinois - $120 for 2 days
309.828.6667 - www.hearts-at-home.org
"Invest in a Mother, Influence a Family, Improve a Community, Impact the World."TM - Jill
Savage, Founder of Hearts at Home.
Hearts at Home is a Christ-Centered organization which encourages, educates, and equips
women in the profession of motherhood. If you can help a mother love her life, you will help
her family." Dr. Brenda Hunter. Hearts at Home provides Regional and National Mother's
Conferences, publishes a monthly magazine, Mom's Group Resources, Useful Links and
Connection to Christian owned businesses, and much more ! I have gone to Hearts at Home
Conferences for 8 years, subscribe to their monthly magazine, and their bi-monthly e-newsletter.
This is a fantastic group who does a tremendous job of supporting moms in the most important
job in the world - being a mom !
March 15, 2008
St. Joan of Arc Spring Moms2Moms Sale - Grosse Pointe, Michigan
586.777.3670 - www.stjoanonline.org
Betsey Jones and her mom-crew run a great moms2moms sale ! They also have a line waiting at
their door for all the goodies that their moms have to sell other moms. They also have
refreshments and a yummy bake sale.
APRIL
April 8th, 2008
Tri-City Christian Spring Moms2Moms Sale - Canton, Michigan
Tri-City Christian Center, 3855 Sheldon Road, Canton, MI 48188
734.397.1777 - www.tricitychristian.org
This Christian Center has a fantastic and very active MOPS (Mother of Pre-Schoolers) group.
Their Moms2Moms Sales and Craft Shows are very well organized and lots of fun ! This is the
sale to be at - they have a line around the corner waiting to come in because there is such great
stuff waiting for them.
MAY
May 8-10, 2008
Great Lakes Mega Scrap Meet - Novi, Michigan
248.583.7133 - www.megameet.com
Sign up in advance and get a bag, t-shirt, and goodies. Workshops, Make and Takes, Classes,
Demonstrations, over 60 vendors. The Rock Financial Showplace will be transformed into the
area’s largest scrapbook store for this convention weekend - new products will be introduced at
the Convention, see products you may only have seen in magazines, see and participate in live
demonstrations of products, look for "show specials" for great deals on the products you love,
"Make It - Take It" projects at many booths. Thursday and Friday there is a Mega Crop from 6:
30pm to Midnight. I have gone to this and it is tons of fun! Grab a girlfriend and scrapbook
for hours with prizes, games, and refreshments.
May 2008 - date to be determined
Michigan La Leche Conference - Michigan
www.lalecheleague.org/Area/AreaMI.html - for information and registration
Theme: Beginnings that Last a Lifetime. A weekend of enrichment in a family friendly
atmosphere. Our speakers are experts in the fields of lactation, healthcare, parenting, childbirth,
and child development. We hope the conference will be fun for people of all ages with our
family-friendly activities and our new children's activity room - a place for kids and dads and
caregivers to have fun throughout the day while Mom's in class. Our whole family went last
year and Dads and Caregivers are free with Moms registration. Kids are welcome and
encouraged. I have never been to a conference with more dads and kids having a great time!
JUNE
June 13-15, 2008
Royal Oak Clay & Glass Art Fair - Royal Oak, Michigan
248.547.4000 - www.royaloakchamber.com
The 13th Annual Clay and Glass Festival combined with A Taste of Royal Oak. A festival with
beautiful artwork done by local renowned artists like Marcia Hovland (www.marciahovland.com)
and Gretchen Kramp (gretchenkramp) who do beautiful and unique tile work. There is also
food from the local restaurants of Royal Oak. A great way to see many of the quality art and
artists of the famous Ann Arbor Art Fair without driving to Ann Arbor. It's also a great time to
check out all of the many unique and charming local merchants of Royal Oak like Bravo
Intimates Lingerie, Ewe-nique Knits, and Hullabaloo Maternity and Children's Wear.
JULY
July 5-12, 2008
Michigan Cherry Festival - Traverse City, Michigan
800.968.3380 - www.cherryfestival.org
81st Annual Festival. The first festival was held in 1926 and this 7 day event attracts more than
500,000. There are over 150 activities with 85 percent of them being free. Cherry Pie Eating
Contest, Cherry Pit spitting contest (Mack's best friend Roman won first place for the 7-10 year
olds in 2006), Parades, Fireworks, Car Shows, Craft Show on Sunday July 8th only, Military Air
Show, Delicious Cherry Desserts of every kind imaginable, Cherry body products - soaps,
lotions, if it can be made with cherries it's at this festival. We took our two kids and their two
best friends last year and stayed at Great Wolf Lodge just minutes from downtown and had a fun-
filled, action packed, exhausting weekend. All the kids want to know when we are going back!
Check out their web-site that has the calendar of events already up with what's going on hour-by-
hour during the 7 day festival.
July 11, 12, 13, 2008
Plymouth Art in the Park - Plymouth, Michigan
734.454.1314 - www.artinthepark.com
Plymouth Art in the Park is Michigan's second largest art fair and has been rated as one of the
"Gems of the Great Lakes" by AAA Magazine. Visitors have enjoyed Plymouth Art in the Park
since its inaugural event in 1980. Plymouth, Michigan is a dream come true...a small town with
respect for yesteryear's values and history, located just 30 minutes west of downtown Detroit and
20 minutes east of Ann Arbor - Home of the University of Michigan. Exuberant Downtown
Plymouth is a wealth of privately-owned shops and galleries. Tree-lined Kellogg park, in the
center of town, with its sparkling new fountain hosts concerts and festivals year-round as well as
weekend horse drawn carriage rides. Plymouth enjoys its very own: Symphony, Theatre Players,
Historic Old Village, Library, Historical Museum, and Farmer's Market. I grew up in Plymouth
Michigan and this is a great local family festival with free kid's activities and kid vendors all
around and inside Kellogg Park.
AUGUST
August 8, 9, 20, 2008
Milford Memories Festival - Milford, Michigan
734.454.1314 - www.milfordmemories.com
The festival's purpose is to help the community. It provides many area groups and organizations
the opportunity to raise much needed dollars and a way in which to promote themselves. It
allows businesses to market themselves in creative ways and to enjoy increased business during
the festival. The festival also promotes the Huron Valley community by showing thousands of
festival visitors that the Huron Valley community is a great place to work and live. There is a
Canoe Race, Euchre, Civil War Encampment, 5K Run, Hot Pepper Eating Contest, and Crafts
& Activities for Kids all throughout the festival days.
SEPTEMBER
September 5, 6, 7, 2008
Rochester Arts and Apples Festival - Rochester, Michigan
248.651.4110 - www.artandapplesfestival.com
According to Sunshine Artist Magazine The Art & Apples Festival “ranks among the best art
fairs in the U.S.” Art & Apples is a juried fine arts festival with over 265 top-quality, national
exhibitors. With the help of 20 non-profit organizations and over 400 volunteers, the 42nd Art &
Apples Festival will include a variety of food, live entertainment, and free children’s art
activities. The festival is held annually on the weekend following Labor Day in Rochester’s 30-
acre Municipal Park. The Art & Apples Festival is the principal fundraiser for Paint Creek
Center for the Arts (PCCA).
September 5, 6, 7, 2008
Spotlights Market Art Show - Rochester, Michigan
Sponsored by the Meadow Brook Theatre 248.370.3349 - www.mbtheatreguild.com
Spotlights Market is a Juried Art Show that is held in the streets of downtown Rochester
Michigan the second weekend of September. Over 125 artisans are featured. The event starts on
Friday, September 7th and runs through Sunday, September 9th. The Spotlights Market is held
the same weekend at the Rochester Art & Apples Festival - they are within walking distance of
each other.
OCTOBER
October 2, 3, 4, 2008
MOPS National Conference - Dallas, Texas
303.733.5353 - www.mops.org
MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS International exists to meet the needs of every
mom - urban, suburban and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single and
married moms - moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best
moms they can be! MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy through kindergarten are
foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs. The MOPS Annual
National Convention has General Sessions, More than 60 Seminars, Spiritual & Personal
Growth, Leadership Focus, Special Mothering Interest, Over 80 Resource Fair Exhibits,
Morning Devotions, Exercise Classes, Regional Meals, And More!
October 3, 4, 2008
Hearts at Home Mom's Conference - Grand Rapids, Michigan
309.828.6667 - www.hearts-at-home.org
"Invest in a Mother, Influence a Family, Improve a Community, Impact the World."TM - Jill
Savage, Founder of Hearts at Home. Hearts at Home is a Christ-Centered organization which
encourages, educates, and equips women in the profession of motherhood. If you can help a
mother love her life, you will help her family." Dr. Brenda Hunter. Hearts at Home provides
Regional and National Mother's Conferences, publishes a monthly magazine, Mom's Group
Resources, Useful Links and Connection to Christian owned businesses, and much more ! I have
gone to Hearts at Home Conferences for 8 years, subscribe to their monthly magazine, and their
bi-monthly e-newsletter. This is a fantastic group who does a tremendous job of supporting
moms in the most important job in the world - being a mom !
NOVEMBER
November 7 & 8, 2008
Hearts at Home Mom's Conference - Rochester, Minnesota
309.828.6667 - www.hearts-at-home.org
"Invest in a Mother, Influence a Family, Improve a Community, Impact the World."TM - Jill
Savage, Founder of Hearts at Home. Hearts at Home is a Christ-Centered organization which
encourages, educates, and equips women in the profession of motherhood. If you can help a
mother love her life, you will help her family." Dr. Brenda Hunter. Hearts at Home provides
Regional and National Mother's Conferences, publishes a monthly magazine, Mom's Group
Resources, Useful Links and Connection to Christian owned businesses, and much more ! I have
gone to Hearts at Home Conferences for 8 years, subscribe to their monthly magazine, and their
bi-monthly e-newsletter. This is a fantastic group who does a tremendous job of supporting
moms in the most important job in the world - being a mom !
DECEMBER
DO YOU KNOW OF A LOCAL FAMILY-FOCUSED EVENT WE SHOULD ADD ?
e-mail us at: customerserviceATtimeoutmom.com
call us at: 519.204-8448
January 23-24, 2008
Michigan Teachers Conference (K - 3) - Dearborn, Michigan
800-336-6424 - www.miaeyc.com
Location of Event: Dearborn Hyatt, Dearborn, Michigan, 48126, 313.593.1234
The conference emphasizes the importance of integrating services through
collaboration among early childhood programs, public schools, community agencies,
and families. The goal of the conference is to provide participants with a format for
discussion of current information regarding research studies, collaborative planning
and teaching strategies, a sharing of ideas and techniques, and an affirmation of the
importance of establishing a rich, supportive environment and high quality services
for young children and their families. Participants have the opportunity to earn State
Board of Education Continuing Education Units (SB-CEUs).
FEBRUARY
MARCH
March 14-15, 2008
Hearts at Home National Conference - Normal Illinois - $120 for 2 days
309.828.6667 - www.hearts-at-home.org
"Invest in a Mother, Influence a Family, Improve a Community, Impact the World."TM - Jill
Savage, Founder of Hearts at Home.
Hearts at Home is a Christ-Centered organization which encourages, educates, and equips
women in the profession of motherhood. If you can help a mother love her life, you will help
her family." Dr. Brenda Hunter. Hearts at Home provides Regional and National Mother's
Conferences, publishes a monthly magazine, Mom's Group Resources, Useful Links and
Connection to Christian owned businesses, and much more ! I have gone to Hearts at Home
Conferences for 8 years, subscribe to their monthly magazine, and their bi-monthly e-newsletter.
This is a fantastic group who does a tremendous job of supporting moms in the most important
job in the world - being a mom !
March 15, 2008
St. Joan of Arc Spring Moms2Moms Sale - Grosse Pointe, Michigan
586.777.3670 - www.stjoanonline.org
Betsey Jones and her mom-crew run a great moms2moms sale ! They also have a line waiting at
their door for all the goodies that their moms have to sell other moms. They also have
refreshments and a yummy bake sale.
APRIL
April 8th, 2008
Tri-City Christian Spring Moms2Moms Sale - Canton, Michigan
Tri-City Christian Center, 3855 Sheldon Road, Canton, MI 48188
734.397.1777 - www.tricitychristian.org
This Christian Center has a fantastic and very active MOPS (Mother of Pre-Schoolers) group.
Their Moms2Moms Sales and Craft Shows are very well organized and lots of fun ! This is the
sale to be at - they have a line around the corner waiting to come in because there is such great
stuff waiting for them.
MAY
May 8-10, 2008
Great Lakes Mega Scrap Meet - Novi, Michigan
248.583.7133 - www.megameet.com
Sign up in advance and get a bag, t-shirt, and goodies. Workshops, Make and Takes, Classes,
Demonstrations, over 60 vendors. The Rock Financial Showplace will be transformed into the
area’s largest scrapbook store for this convention weekend - new products will be introduced at
the Convention, see products you may only have seen in magazines, see and participate in live
demonstrations of products, look for "show specials" for great deals on the products you love,
"Make It - Take It" projects at many booths. Thursday and Friday there is a Mega Crop from 6:
30pm to Midnight. I have gone to this and it is tons of fun! Grab a girlfriend and scrapbook
for hours with prizes, games, and refreshments.
May 2008 - date to be determined
Michigan La Leche Conference - Michigan
www.lalecheleague.org/Area/AreaMI.html - for information and registration
Theme: Beginnings that Last a Lifetime. A weekend of enrichment in a family friendly
atmosphere. Our speakers are experts in the fields of lactation, healthcare, parenting, childbirth,
and child development. We hope the conference will be fun for people of all ages with our
family-friendly activities and our new children's activity room - a place for kids and dads and
caregivers to have fun throughout the day while Mom's in class. Our whole family went last
year and Dads and Caregivers are free with Moms registration. Kids are welcome and
encouraged. I have never been to a conference with more dads and kids having a great time!
JUNE
June 13-15, 2008
Royal Oak Clay & Glass Art Fair - Royal Oak, Michigan
248.547.4000 - www.royaloakchamber.com
The 13th Annual Clay and Glass Festival combined with A Taste of Royal Oak. A festival with
beautiful artwork done by local renowned artists like Marcia Hovland (www.marciahovland.com)
and Gretchen Kramp (gretchenkramp) who do beautiful and unique tile work. There is also
food from the local restaurants of Royal Oak. A great way to see many of the quality art and
artists of the famous Ann Arbor Art Fair without driving to Ann Arbor. It's also a great time to
check out all of the many unique and charming local merchants of Royal Oak like Bravo
Intimates Lingerie, Ewe-nique Knits, and Hullabaloo Maternity and Children's Wear.
JULY
July 5-12, 2008
Michigan Cherry Festival - Traverse City, Michigan
800.968.3380 - www.cherryfestival.org
81st Annual Festival. The first festival was held in 1926 and this 7 day event attracts more than
500,000. There are over 150 activities with 85 percent of them being free. Cherry Pie Eating
Contest, Cherry Pit spitting contest (Mack's best friend Roman won first place for the 7-10 year
olds in 2006), Parades, Fireworks, Car Shows, Craft Show on Sunday July 8th only, Military Air
Show, Delicious Cherry Desserts of every kind imaginable, Cherry body products - soaps,
lotions, if it can be made with cherries it's at this festival. We took our two kids and their two
best friends last year and stayed at Great Wolf Lodge just minutes from downtown and had a fun-
filled, action packed, exhausting weekend. All the kids want to know when we are going back!
Check out their web-site that has the calendar of events already up with what's going on hour-by-
hour during the 7 day festival.
July 11, 12, 13, 2008
Plymouth Art in the Park - Plymouth, Michigan
734.454.1314 - www.artinthepark.com
Plymouth Art in the Park is Michigan's second largest art fair and has been rated as one of the
"Gems of the Great Lakes" by AAA Magazine. Visitors have enjoyed Plymouth Art in the Park
since its inaugural event in 1980. Plymouth, Michigan is a dream come true...a small town with
respect for yesteryear's values and history, located just 30 minutes west of downtown Detroit and
20 minutes east of Ann Arbor - Home of the University of Michigan. Exuberant Downtown
Plymouth is a wealth of privately-owned shops and galleries. Tree-lined Kellogg park, in the
center of town, with its sparkling new fountain hosts concerts and festivals year-round as well as
weekend horse drawn carriage rides. Plymouth enjoys its very own: Symphony, Theatre Players,
Historic Old Village, Library, Historical Museum, and Farmer's Market. I grew up in Plymouth
Michigan and this is a great local family festival with free kid's activities and kid vendors all
around and inside Kellogg Park.
AUGUST
August 8, 9, 20, 2008
Milford Memories Festival - Milford, Michigan
734.454.1314 - www.milfordmemories.com
The festival's purpose is to help the community. It provides many area groups and organizations
the opportunity to raise much needed dollars and a way in which to promote themselves. It
allows businesses to market themselves in creative ways and to enjoy increased business during
the festival. The festival also promotes the Huron Valley community by showing thousands of
festival visitors that the Huron Valley community is a great place to work and live. There is a
Canoe Race, Euchre, Civil War Encampment, 5K Run, Hot Pepper Eating Contest, and Crafts
& Activities for Kids all throughout the festival days.
SEPTEMBER
September 5, 6, 7, 2008
Rochester Arts and Apples Festival - Rochester, Michigan
248.651.4110 - www.artandapplesfestival.com
According to Sunshine Artist Magazine The Art & Apples Festival “ranks among the best art
fairs in the U.S.” Art & Apples is a juried fine arts festival with over 265 top-quality, national
exhibitors. With the help of 20 non-profit organizations and over 400 volunteers, the 42nd Art &
Apples Festival will include a variety of food, live entertainment, and free children’s art
activities. The festival is held annually on the weekend following Labor Day in Rochester’s 30-
acre Municipal Park. The Art & Apples Festival is the principal fundraiser for Paint Creek
Center for the Arts (PCCA).
September 5, 6, 7, 2008
Spotlights Market Art Show - Rochester, Michigan
Sponsored by the Meadow Brook Theatre 248.370.3349 - www.mbtheatreguild.com
Spotlights Market is a Juried Art Show that is held in the streets of downtown Rochester
Michigan the second weekend of September. Over 125 artisans are featured. The event starts on
Friday, September 7th and runs through Sunday, September 9th. The Spotlights Market is held
the same weekend at the Rochester Art & Apples Festival - they are within walking distance of
each other.
OCTOBER
October 2, 3, 4, 2008
MOPS National Conference - Dallas, Texas
303.733.5353 - www.mops.org
MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers. MOPS International exists to meet the needs of every
mom - urban, suburban and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single and
married moms - moms with different lifestyles who all share a similar desire to be the very best
moms they can be! MOPS recognizes that the years from infancy through kindergarten are
foundational in a mother-child relationship and are filled with unique needs. The MOPS Annual
National Convention has General Sessions, More than 60 Seminars, Spiritual & Personal
Growth, Leadership Focus, Special Mothering Interest, Over 80 Resource Fair Exhibits,
Morning Devotions, Exercise Classes, Regional Meals, And More!
October 3, 4, 2008
Hearts at Home Mom's Conference - Grand Rapids, Michigan
309.828.6667 - www.hearts-at-home.org
"Invest in a Mother, Influence a Family, Improve a Community, Impact the World."TM - Jill
Savage, Founder of Hearts at Home. Hearts at Home is a Christ-Centered organization which
encourages, educates, and equips women in the profession of motherhood. If you can help a
mother love her life, you will help her family." Dr. Brenda Hunter. Hearts at Home provides
Regional and National Mother's Conferences, publishes a monthly magazine, Mom's Group
Resources, Useful Links and Connection to Christian owned businesses, and much more ! I have
gone to Hearts at Home Conferences for 8 years, subscribe to their monthly magazine, and their
bi-monthly e-newsletter. This is a fantastic group who does a tremendous job of supporting
moms in the most important job in the world - being a mom !
NOVEMBER
November 7 & 8, 2008
Hearts at Home Mom's Conference - Rochester, Minnesota
309.828.6667 - www.hearts-at-home.org
"Invest in a Mother, Influence a Family, Improve a Community, Impact the World."TM - Jill
Savage, Founder of Hearts at Home. Hearts at Home is a Christ-Centered organization which
encourages, educates, and equips women in the profession of motherhood. If you can help a
mother love her life, you will help her family." Dr. Brenda Hunter. Hearts at Home provides
Regional and National Mother's Conferences, publishes a monthly magazine, Mom's Group
Resources, Useful Links and Connection to Christian owned businesses, and much more ! I have
gone to Hearts at Home Conferences for 8 years, subscribe to their monthly magazine, and their
bi-monthly e-newsletter. This is a fantastic group who does a tremendous job of supporting
moms in the most important job in the world - being a mom !
DECEMBER
DO YOU KNOW OF A LOCAL FAMILY-FOCUSED EVENT WE SHOULD ADD ?
e-mail us at: customerserviceATtimeoutmom.com
call us at: 519.204-8448
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