The Arc Mower County and Mower County 4-H are excited to offer a six-week animal adventure themed after-school program!

These hands-on and interactive lessons will allow attendees to learn more about animal science and where their food comes from. We may even have a visit from a live-animal or two!

Who: Youth ages 12 – 21

Time: 3:15-4:45 p.m. Youth need to be picked up by 5:15 p.m.

Session Dates:  Thursday, Sept. 20; Thursday, Oct. 4; Thursday, Oct. 18; Thursday, Nov. 1; Thursday, Nov. 15 and Thursday, Nov. 29

Where: The Arc Mower County, 401 2nd Ave NE

Cost: $20 per person for all six sessions

Transportation: Transportation to the sessions may be available, contact The Arc to discuss options.

To sign-up or if you have questions, contact The Arc Mower County at 507-433-8994 or by email at office@thearcmc.org.

This opportunity is  open to the first 15 participants. A minimum of five  people is required. Deadline to register is Sept. 17.

Upcoming workshop

Workshop Announcement:  How Parents Can Effectively Communicate with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team

This interactive workshop helps parents learn to advocate for their child in the special education process. Parents receive tips and tools to help them become more effective communicators as a member of their child’s IEP team.

Register for this workshop at https://tinyurl.com/ybjt7pfy

Date: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 15.

Location: Austin – https://tinyurl.com/yb89ckhu

Upcoming Events

•People First Aktion Club Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 18

•Open Center: Wednesday, Sept. 19

•4-H Youth Adventure Club:  Animal Adventures and Special Olympics Softball – Thursday, Sept. 20

•Special Olympics Minnesota State Softball Tournament: Saturday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Sept. 23.

•Boot Scootin Boogie Dance: Tuesday, Sept. 25

•Bingo: Wednesday, Sept. 26

•The Arc In The Park Picnic: Thursday, Sept. 27

•Community Connections- Dinner and a Movie: Friday, Sept. 28

View the complete activity calendar at http://bit.ly/2ETIAOn.