Bernie, Missouri - Bernie's City Park will be transformed into a car show hobbiest dream on Saturday, June 18th. The Bernie Lion's Club will host their 18th Annual Cars in the Park.
There will be a $20 entry fee and free dash plaques will be given to the first 100 entries. Awards will be given for Longest Distance Traveled, Largest Club, Best Interior, Best Engine, and Best Paint.
There will also be a separate class for motorcycles with separate judging and trophies. A 50/50 drawing will also be held. Trophies for Best of show along with First, Second, and Third Place Trophies will also be distributed to participants.
Judging begins at 11 a.m. and awards will be announced at 3 p.m. The Bernie Lion's Club will have a concession stand with food and drinks. It is free and open to the public. New this year will be a valve cover race for kids!
Please come out and show your support for the Lions Club of Bernie.
Bloomfield, Missouri - The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2659 in Dexter is co-sponsoring a Motorcycle Show and Veterans Benefit Fish Fry at The Office in Bloomfield on Saturday, June 18th.
The Benefit will take place from 1 p.m. until the fish is all gone! The cost is a simple donation to the VFW Post.
The Office is located at 17991 State Highway 25 in Bloomfield.
Please come out and join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and raise money for a great cause.
Bernie, Missouri - The Bernie Parents as Teachers’ students of the month are Amelia and Charlie Garner.
They are the children of Sam and Nicole Garner.
Amelia Jane Garner is three years old and enjoys playing outside, dressing up, reading books, and helping her mom take care of her baby brother.
Charlie Thomas Garner is seven months old and enjoys playing with his toys and having stories read to him. He also loves to eat and his favorite person is his big sister.
Throughout the family's time participating in the PAT program, Nicole says she has found it most beneficial to see where her children are in their development and how she can help them reach their milestones.
If you would like to know more about Parents as Teachers contact Courtney McGarity or Casey Arnold at 573-293-5335, ext 293 or find them on Facebook by clicking HERE.
The following information was taken directly from the Parent as Teachers Missouri website. For more information click HERE.
Our Vision
All children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential.
Our Mission
To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.
Our Values
The early years of a child's life are critical for optimal development and provide the foundation for success in school and in life.
Parents are their children's first and most influential teachers.
Established and emerging research should be the foundation of parent education and family support curricula, training, materials and services.
All young children and their families deserve the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of any demographic, geographic or economic considerations.
An understanding and appreciation of the history and traditions of diverse cultures is essential in serving families.
History
In 1981, Missouri pioneered the concept of helping parents embrace their important role as their child’s first and best teacher. Today, Parents as Teachers continues to equip early childhood organizations and professionals with information and tools that are relevant—and widely applicable—to today’s parents, families and children.
The Parents as Teachers leadership team and Board of Directors is engaged in a three-year strategic plan, which positions the organization as a valued partner to support the organizations and professionals who serve families and children, especially those most vulnerable.
The concept for Parents as Teachers was developed in the 1970s when Missouri educators noted that children were beginning kindergarten with varying levels of school readiness. Research showed that greater parent involvement is a critical link in the child's development of learning skills, including reading and writing.
Early childhood professionals suggested that a program to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, and parent education to help parents understand their role in encouraging their child's development from the beginning could help improve school readiness and parent involvement.
With funding from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and The Danforth Foundation, Parents as Teachers began in 1981 in Missouri as a pilot project for first-time parents of newborns. Recognizing the program's benefits and cost effectiveness, the Missouri legislature provided state funding in 1985 to implement Parents as Teachers programs in all Missouri school districts. Since 1985, Parents as Teachers has expanded to all 50 states and six other countries.
