Great educational opportunity to learn about a few organizations on the North Shore that provide support services to families impacted by Autism.

Representatives from Northeast ARC, North Shore Infant & Toddler Program, For Jake’s Sake, Future’s Behavior Therapy Center, Action Ambulance, as well as other community organizations will be present. All representatives with be providing take-away information as well as a willingness to educate and answer questions.

*Free “sensory” friendly activities for kids!

There will also be a non-timed, FREE family friendly run/walk around Salem Common equaling about -2 miles

(Donations will benefit local Autism Organizations)

For more information or if you would like to volunteer on the day of the fair

please contact Melissa Wilson: melzwilson@hotmail.com

At the Salem YMCA

Gym & Swim, Monday, April 16 – Friday, April 20, 9 a.m. – noon, YMCA. Ages 5-8. $60 members; $75 non-members. Play in the gym, swim in the pool. 978-740-9622

Healthy Spirit, Mind and Body, Monday, April 16, Wednesday, April 18 and Friday, April 20, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m., YMCA. Ages 5-8. $15 members; $25 non-members. Yoga, healthy cooking, and team-building games. 978-740-9622

Environmental Science and Technology, Monday, April 16 – Friday, April 20, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., YMCA. Ages 8-12. $75 members; $90 non-members. Learn through hands-on experiments. 978-740-9622

You Are What You Eat, Monday, April 16 – Friday, April 20, 9 a.m. – noon, YMCA. Ages 8-12. $75 members; $90 non-members. Cooking class exploring links between what you eat and how you perform. 978-740-9622

At the Salem Senior Center

Babysitting Course, Tuesday, April 17, 9:30 a.m. – noon, Senior Center. Ages 12-15. $45. Prevention, basic first aid, CPR. Participants receive certificate of completion. 978-745-0180

Parks, Recreation and Community Services Open House, Thursday, April 19, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m., Senior Center. Showcasing many events available to Salem residents during the spring and summer. 978-745-0180

Star Wars Day: Jedi Training Workshop, Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m. – noon, and Star Wars LEGO Playland, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., Senior Center. $45 per workshop. Lunch supervision provided for children attending both workshops. 978-745-0180

At the Peabody Essex Museum

Parents United Playdate, Tuesday, April 17, 11 a.m., Peabody Essex Museum. Meet up at the 11 a.m. performance of “Or Would You Rather Be A Fish” and then head to the bubble printing activity.

Our Watery World, Monday – Thursday, April 16-19, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free to Salem residents. Celebrate Earth Day with four days of performances, art and activities

Family Poetry Festival, Friday, April 20, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Peabody Essex Museum. Free to Salem residents. Celebration of words as art.

At the Phoenix School

Around the World Magical Mystery Tour, Tuesday, April 17 – Friday, April 20, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (late day option ’til 5 p.m. for $15 a day). Grades K-6. $50 a day. Pregister by April 12.

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If we missed you that night, I am sure we will have another followup discussion–answering questions that a parent may have when making decisions to send your child to the public school system.