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2016 Educational Fair
Sponsored by
Aid for Kids
Saturday, Augu
st 27th
John Millar Arena
• Houlton
10 a.m. - 2 p.m
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Bess the Book Bus, a mobile literacy outreach from Florida
will be stopping in Houlton as a part of her national book tour
providing new free books for children of all ages.
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Steve Turner founder of Giving Tree Music from Florida will have a drum circle for all ages to enjoy.
Stop by and be a part of the drum circle. It is fun for all ages no experience necessary.
To Be Fit, a Juggling, Nutrition, Magician show is coming to town to
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inspire kids to eat healthy and remain active. The show engages, motivates and
inspires children to develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime. This enchanting
performance is sponsored by our great friends at Hannaford Supermarkets.
Show times are 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The Texting Simulator from the Maine Department of Public Safety
will be available to help reinforce the importance of not texting and driving.
The simulator is a teaching tool that allows the participant to “drive”and try text
at the same time on a computer to see the consequences of texting and driving.
Ben’s Trading Post will have a SAFE hoverball inflatable-fun for all ages.
Maine Forest Service will be onsite with their helicopter that
families can tour and find out about the mission of the Maine Forest service.
Maine Warden Service will have Safari in a box-hands on
learning project utilizing pelts and animal tracks.
Sara McQuarrie from Sneakin in Science-fun hands on science activity
making bouncy balls and also an opportunity to see what lives in pond water
The Maine Fire Marshall’s office- fire education information
Houlton Fire Department-hazard house- stop by and learn how to exit your home safely in case of fire.
Atlantic Partners EMS- will have the seatbelt convincer-participants get to experience the force of a 5-7 miles per hour crash.
Silent Sidekicks-is a 501©3 organization that provides information and education about animal-assisted therapies.
Stop by and say Hi to Danielle and her handsome sidekick
Maine EMS- medical information display
Dr. Ann Langston-U.M.O.-touch tank aquatic animals
Elk’s Club- Drug awareness van
Maine Forest Council-water flume table-see and feel the power of water
Deb Melvin- worm composting
Cleo Fund-information on low cost spay and neutering
Houlton Humane Society- animal education
Cooperative Extension- how to incorporate vegetables into your diet
4-H- educational booth
ACAP-educational booths
Prizes, Crafts
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Pine Tree Waste-recycling information
a Barbecue and
Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinic-kids make a wooden craft
Caring Hands of Maine- oral hygiene information
Bounce House
5K tent- inflatable
Community Health & Counseling-- educational outreach
Rite Aid- Wellness Booth-flu clinic & blood pressure check- what a quick and convenient way to get your flu shot.
Please bring your insurance information, any child that has MaineCare must be over 12 to receive the vaccination
Deacon Al Burleigh- information on how to insulate older windows, financial literacy
FREE
Smokey the Bear-fire safety information
Bangor Savings Bank-open a new children’s savings account and the
bank will make the first deposit. Free popcorn
Cary Library- children’s craft
Larry Berz from Easton Science Center- Educational display
Aroostook Council for Healthy Families- parenting information,
education opportunities for childcare providers
United Way of Aroostook- Will have a Back to School Pool, each
student will get to experience our pool filled with back to school items
including: notebooks, pencils, erasers, crayons, markers and colored
pencils. Each student can pick two items from the pool
Houlton Higher Education- sign up for a free book and reading buddy
Alcohol or drug impairment goggles- Houlton Police Department
K.V.H.C.- educational displays