Girls Inc. of Wayne County sponsors a free public talk as part of its "Got Girls? Giving Back" series. Mother, author and educator Lyn Mikel Brown titled "How adults can help girls be who they are, not what they are sold." The talk is open to the public, and recommended for parents, teachers, mentors, older girls (middle school & up) and adults working with girls.

This free event is held on Weds. April 9 at 7pm in the Loose Lecture Hall of the Landrum Bolling Center on Earlham College in Richmond, IN. A reception with book signing follows.  continue reading »

Three free workshops will be offered Nov. 3 and 4 to help parents and children develop a more healthy and functional family.

Dr. Matthew Johnson will lead the sessions. He is a licensed clinical psychologist in Grants Pass, Ore., and is the author of "Positive Parenting with a Plan: FAMILY Rules" and is the president and founder of FAMILY RULES Inc.  continue reading »

11th Annual Community Baby Shower Saturday, October 14, 2006 11 AM to 1 PM at the Townsend Community Center, 855 North 12th Street. FOR FIRST TIME MOTHERS-TO-BE OR FIRST TIME MOTHERS WITH BABY UP TO ONE YEAR OLD. Phone registration begins Monday, October 2. Must register to attend. May bring one guest only and baby. For more information, call Shirley at the YWCA, 765-966-0538.