Events
The 15th Annual Soul Shine Blues Festival is on its way!
Posted July 23, 2010
Polish up your dancing shoes, The Soul Shine Blues Festival is coming up fast! Saturday, September 25th at Meadowbrook Park Ballroom, we’ll be hearing from the Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings, Studebaker John and the Hawks, the Soul Shine Blues Band, Fat Daddy, and more. Buy your tickets online now at
SoulShineBlues.com!
Fatherhood Summit May 27, 2010
Posted May 12, 2010
At First Step, we believe that every child deserves an involved, committed, and responsible father. Unfortunately, we live in a time when fathers are increasingly estranged from their children. Out-of-wedlock childbearing, divorce, and incarceration are at historically high rates. First Step is dedicated to helping all fathers be the best dads they can possibly be and we know that we cannot accomplish this goal alone. As a valued member in our community, you have surely witnessed the impact of positive or negative fathering. Our community’s children are depending on leaders such as you to help First Step carry out this mission.
On Thursday, May 27, 2010 we will be holding a Fatherhood Summit at Camden Falls, in Tiffin. Please join us to hear from national, state, and local representatives discussing the important role fathers play in the development of their children. From the informative history of the fatherhood movement to inspiring stories of men making a difference in the face of adversity, we assure you this summit will be time well spent. Bring your own fatherhood stories so that we, as a community, may better enter into a dialogue that will not only encourage responsible fatherhood, but also nurture the health and well-being of both our children and the community.
This is a free event. Registration will begin at 8:15 a.m. and the summit will conclude at 2 p.m. A continental breakfast will be available in the morning, with a lunch served at noon. Unfortunately space will be limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible to ensure your place at the table. To reserve your spot, please call First Step at (419) 435-7300 or click on
Contact Us. Be sure to include your name, contact information, the names of those attending, and any dietary restrictions present. The Fatherhood Summit is sponsored by First Step,
The National Fatherhood Initiative, and
The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood. Please
contact Jesse Kauffman at First Step for more information or
see the brochure online.
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