Shower 2 Empower

Broward Healthy Start Coalition, Inc., in partnership with the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation present the 3rd Annual County Wide Baby Shower on Friday, September 17, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Joseph C. Carter Park located at 1450 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. The event is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Please join us!

Family Central, Inc. and St. Lawrence Galley 2nd Annual FUNraiser!

Join them for an Art-Filled Evening featuring artist Anita Orsini. The event is Thursday, September 16th from 6-9 p.m. Enter for a chance to win an original painting by the artist. Raffle proceeds plus 10% of all sales will benefit Family Central, Inc. The St. Lawrence Gallery is located at 3556 N. Ocean Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. For more information call: (954) 566-8011 or info@stlawrencegallery.com

PROVIDER RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Quality in early learning programs was acknowledged by the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Inc. and the Wachovia Foundation through a new Provider Recognition Program. Early care and education providers with Gold Seal designations received Certificates of Recognition. Gold Seal designation demonstrates a commitment to quality, as those provider who have the designation are accredited by nationally recognized agencies and follow standards that reflect quality in areas such as level of care and supervision provided to children. The Coalition and the Wachovia Foundation are dedicated to continually celebrating and growing quality in Broward’s early care and education system.