by Cindy Abas

Families Thru International Adoption Events

FTIA Families Informational Seminars

Tuesday, March 1, 2005 - Ascension Lutheran/Cincinnati, 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Saturday, March 12, 2005 - Vineyard Church of Columbus, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Saturday, April 23, 2005 - Ascension Lutheran Church/Cincinnati, 10:00 - 11:30 am

For details visit the Seminar Schedule on our FTIA website.

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FTIA Waiting Families Meetings

Saturday, March 12, 2005 - Vineyard Church of Columbus - 1:00 - 3:00 pm - Topic: Medical Issues

Saturday, April 23, 2005 - Ascension Lutheran Church/Cincinnati - 1:00 - 2:30 pm - Topic: Grief & Attachment

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Adoption / Parenting Events

Adoption Academy (Columbus)

Columbus Children's Hospital will host "The Academy" which will offer educational programs for prospective adoptive parents through three tracks: The CORE Track, beginning February 16, will examine issues all prospective adoptive parents need to address; the Domestic Track, beginning March 9, is for those interested in adopting children in the United States; and the International Track, beginning April 6, is for those interested in adopting abroad. For more information please call 614-722-4949, or visit the following websites www.columbuschildrens.com or www.law.capital.edu/adoption.

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Attachment (Cincinnati)

Attachment issues will be discussed at FCC-Greater Cincinnati's Waiting Families Meeting on February 19th. For more information contact Mary Lou Berling at 859-261-8296 or visit www.fcc-cincinnati.org.

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International Adoption Workshops (Adoption Education Center of Greater Dayton)

Educational workshops for families preparing to adopt internationally will be offered throughout the year. Workshop #1, including information regarding international adoption: orphanage care, child development, attachment and bonding, heritage and cultural issues, adjustment and transition, community resources, pre and post adoption items to consider, will be offered March 19 and May 21. Workshop #2 provides information for all adopting families: understanding the lifelong journey of adoption, core issues and talking about adoption, will be offered February 19 and April 16. For more information contact Lynn Wenstrup at the Adoption Education Center at 937-438-3073 or email her at lwenstrup@woh.rr.com.

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Everything you ever wanted to know about International adoption…Now you can ask! (Cincinnati)

This series hosted by the International Adoption Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital will be held on Saturdays, February 19 through March 19. The session topics include Attachment Issues, Now That You Are Home, Expect the Unexpected, Mystery History and Sensory Integration. For information or to register, call 513-636-2877 option 2.

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Simplify your Family Life (Cincinnati)

This workshop, which will take place on February 23 at the Cincinnati Museum Center, will help you move from "Doing it All" to simply "Parenting Well". For more information please call 513-287-7021 or visit www.cincymuseum.org.

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Medical Issues for China (Dayton)

Dr. Mary Allan Staat will speak at FCC Dayton's Waiting Families Meeting on February 24. For more information contact Terri at 937-698-3635 or TAC5@aol.com.

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Post-Adoption Paperwork (Dayton)

This topic will be presented by Ellen Rice on March 24 at FCC Dayton's Waiting Families Meeting. For more information contact Terri at 937-698-3635 or TAC5@aol.com.

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Grief and Loss in Adoption (Dayton)

Presented by Beginnings…the Family Building Programs of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley, this seminar, on March 24, will focus on the unique issues of grief and loss in adoption from both the birthparent and adoptive parent perspectives. For information or to register, call 937-223-7217 ext 122 or 800-300-2937 ext. 122 or send an e-mail to ikirtt@cssmv.org.

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Birthmothers' Perspectives (Dayton)

Also presented by Beginnings…the Family Building Programs of Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley on April 21 a panel of women will share their experiences of working through a most important question: Am I ready to be a parent? For information or to register, call 937-223-7217 ext. 122 or 800-300-2937 ext. 122 or send an e-mail to ikirtt@cssmv.org.

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Health Concerns and International Adoption: What you Should Know (Cincinnati)

This series hosted by the International Adoption Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital will cover Health Issues to think about before and after adopting, speech, development and sensory integration issues, adjustment and attachment issues. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, April 21 through May 19. For more information or to register, call (513) 636-2877 option #2.

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A Parent's Guide: Working With Your Child's Physicians (Cincinnati)

This workshop will take place on April 27 at the Cincinnati Museum Center. For more information please call 513-287-7021 or visit www.cincymuseum.org.

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Chinese Culture in Your Home (Dayton)

This topic will be presented by Kelly Kirsch on April 28 at FCC Dayton's Waiting Families Meeting. For more information contact Terri at 937-698-3635 or TAC5@aol.com.

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Understanding and Assisting Adopted Children with Loss (Columbus)

Dr. Alan Dupre-Clark will present this workshop sponsored by COFCC (Columbus Central Ohio Families with Children from China) on May 14. For more information please visit http://cofwcc.tripod.com or Dr. Dupre-Clark's website Charting the Course.

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Travel Panel (Dayton)

This topic will be presented on May 26 at FCC Dayton's Waiting Families Meeting. For more information contact Terri at 937-698-3635 or TAC5@aol.com.

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Bullying Behavior: How it Affects all our Children and What to do About it (Cincinnati)

This workshop will take place on May 25 at the Cincinnati Museum Center. For more information please call 513-287-7021 or visit www.cincymuseum.org.

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Cultural Events

A Russian Winter (Cincinnati)

The Cincinnati Museum Center welcomes the exhibit Nicholas & Alexandra: At Home with the Last Tsar and His Family, running until April, with a community-wide cultural-collaboration series of programs and featuring events such as: Russian-themed dance, opera, chamber music, art, lectures, literary events, film and theater. For more information call 800-733-2077 or email information@cincymuseum.org.

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Sabrina's Children's Chinese Classes (Columbus)

COFCC (Central Ohio FCC) will sponsor classes for children to learn Chinese vocabulary, phonics, games and culture on February 19 & 26 and March 5 & 12. For more information call 614-470-3870 or visit http://cofwcc.tripod.com.

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Kid's Chinese Art Program (KCAP) (Columbus)

COFCC (Columbus Central Ohio Families with Children from China) will sponsor on February 26, March 12, April 9, and 23, and May 14 an opportunity for your children to learn Chinese stories, arts, crafts, songs, dance, games and some language skills taught through play. For more information please visit http://cofwcc.tripod.com.

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National Acrobats of Taiwan, R.O.C. (Cleveland)

A breathtaking display of tumbling, spinning, dancing, and death-defying feats will leave audiences gasping in amazement on March 6 at the Palace Theatre-Playhouse Square Center. For more information visit www.playhousesquare.com/.

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Jie Jie Mei Mei Classes (Cincinnati)

On March 12 and April 16, Chinese American women and a host of volunteer Jie Jie teenagers will provide classes that are comprised of Chinese art, craft, language, songs, cooking, customs, and rituals to children three years old and older. For more information call Elizabeth Lautner at 513-755-6229 or e-mail Debi Sampsel at Debi9886@aol.com.

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National Acrobats of China (Marion)

The Palace Theatre will host, on March 10, these acrobats who have toured all around the world showcasing their endless creativity through choreographed acrobatics using objects of daily life, such as chairs, dishes, ladders, or tables as stage properties. Great for all ages and fun to watch! For more information call 740-383-2101 or visit www.marionpalace.org.

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Monkey King: A Journey to China (Cincinnati)

This popular story will provide an authentic look into Chinese culture, showing how modern China has been influenced by history and traditional values. This exhibit will be presented at the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal beginning March 12 through July 4. For more information call 800-733-2077 or email information@cincymuseum.org.

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Russian Rapture (Akron)

The Akron Symphony and Chorus will express the fire and mystery of Eastern European music on March 19. For more information please visit www.akronsymphony.org.

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The Retreat from Moscow (Dayton)

The Loft Theatre will present this drama from March 24 until April 10. For more information please visit www.victoriatheatre.com.

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7& Up Spring Retreat (Lebanon)

Children 7 and up (from adoptive families) are invited for an overnight adventure at Camp Kern on April 9 and 10. For more information please visit www.fcc-cincinnati.org.

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Asian Culture Fest (Cincinnati)

Experience the diversity of cultures and sample the music, dance, arts and crafts, and traditional folklore of Asia on April 23 and 24th at the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. For more information please visit information@cincymuseum.org.

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Cincy Cinco (Cincinnati)

No need to go south-of-the-border! This Latino festival offers Latin music, games and kids' activities, authentic Latin cuisine, dance lessons and demonstrations and much more on April 30 and May 1st at Coney Island! For more information please call 513-232-8230 or email coneyinc@aol.com.

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Cinco de Mayo at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (Columbus)

The Zoo celebrates Cinco de Mayo with piñatas on May 5. Watch as various animals throughout the Zoo are presented with piñatas filled with tempting treats. For more information please visit www.columbuszoo.org.

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The Asian Festival (Columbus)

Celebrate freedom with diversity on Memorial Day weekend, May 28 and 29. The festival promises a world of sights, sounds and tastes: shop the Asian Market; explore hands-on children's activities; eat delicious Asian Cuisine; and enjoy thrilling stage performances and fascinating cultural booths. For more information call 614-292-0613 or visit www.asian-festival.org.

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