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Visit St Joseph County Rum Village!160 Acres Located in South Bend Indiana Visit www.SBPARK.ORG2626 S Gertrude StreetSouth Bend , In 46614

Pediatric Advice by SB Clinic South Bend, Indiana 2006 Review Article Voted #1 by Michiana Parent

Riley Indianapolis Pediatrcs for Children

Birthday PartiesEveryone, Every Month!

We gather to help our Community and Children

Inspire Volunteering at the Homeless Center of South Bend, and local kitchens!

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Saftey Tips for Children

Family Planning

Educational Media Resources

Children’s Activities Guide

Medical Advice

Sports Sign Ups

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SUMMER TIME RIDE Get Involved and Ride in the Wind!

Northern Indiana Ride for kids for Pediatric Brain Tumors Foundation. Ride for Kids is one of the largest Event in America. They raise awareness and Funds for Pediatric Care.

Registration for this scenic ride opens 9am on June 28th, 2015 Closes 1030am Kick 11am

WHERE: Pinehook Park, 2801 Riverside DriveSouth Bend In 46616 Cross Streets Riverside Drive and Cleavland.

Ride for Kids Fundraiser is having a drawing for a Honda Motorcycle and other great priz-es. All participant recieve a Free Lunch. You will also be able to meet with local children we help.

Visit Ride for Kids for Online Information www.rideforkids.org

Listen To The Eyes Of A Child, Just Because The’re A Child Doesnt Mean They Are Wrong...written by Silvia Regina Car-

rana, Publisher MPP QR Digital Media

St Joseph County Main Library, South Bend CALL 574.282.4607March 2015 Story Time, Scavenger Hunts, Bingo and More!

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Nursery Make Over By the Natural Way in South Bend, Proud Owner and Parent! Provides the community with quality furniture and designer tips for your childrens bedrooms! Visit the Nat-ural Way Located at 620 West Edison Road, Mishawaka Indiana next to Salice Yoga. Online Ordering is Also Available at www.thenaturalway.org

Levi Alexander Woodruff, Cover Photo Now Age 7 Michiana Parent MagazineSupport Medical Care Rights and AdvocatesRead More about 2015 Summer in the Sun!

Summer Camps 2015 ST JOSEPH COUNTY & ELKHART COUNTY

Camp Ray Bird Now Accepting Applications!

South Bend Parks and Recreation Camp Ray Birdwww.raybird.org

Michiana YMCA www.michianaymca.org

Elkahart YMCAwww.elkhartycc.org

ICE Athletic Centerwww.ice-gym.com

Howes Military Academy www.howesmilitary.org

Bethal College Sports Campshttp://www.bethelcollege.edu/visitors/camps/

Civic Theater Summer Classeswww.SBCT.org

Boys and Girls Club St. Joseph Countywww.bgcsjc.org

2015 Parenting Classes E Blair Warner Family Medicine Center714 North Michigan StreetSouth Bend, IN 46601574-647-7477 Phone All Classes are on Mondays Begins at 3pm Ends at 5pm

1 Babe Coupon and 6 Diapers! Chat with Dr. Bast, Baby Breastfeed Class, Birth Class

B.A.B.E South Bend, IndianaBeds and Bridges funded by Memorial Hospital of South Bend began in 1992 as a work to provide the community with encouragement, responsibility, and improve self esteem amoung clients. Parenting Classes are offered to the community and resources for caregivers. Locations 325 N. Lafayette Blvd. South Bend, IN 46601 574-647-2201 or 201 Lincolnway West, Mishawaka, In 46544 574-647-2175

Unique is Your Middle Name ....BIZAAR is Looking for Artisits, crafters,

vintage vendors.WE WANT YOU

Contact us in Person at 214 S Michigan Street South Bend Indiana

Email artatthestate@gmail.comStarts First Friday’s April 3rd

April 4th Sat. 10 to 6pm

United Way Services Community Access NetworkConnects clients with a trained Family Develop-ment Case Coordinator from CAN partner agen-cies, Including TEAM HEAT programs for low income families to assist with utility bills. Visit First United Methodist Church, 333 N Main St, South Bend, IN 46601(574) 246-0364

St Margrets House 117 N Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601(574) 234-7795 Phonewww.stmargaretshouse.orgA wonderful place to get assistance with female items you may be in need of designed for low income families. A warm loving ennvironment nuturing to your children, and any situtation or challenges you may be in. When you go to Sister Margrets House, your a Guest! Many Guest have been going for over 30 years, and bringing thier own children to experience community in South Bend, Indiana

Goodwill Beyound Jobs!Sponsored by Wallmart Foundation Everyone should have the ability to build finan-cial stability through the power of work, even if your disabled and can only work 10 hours wk. Goodwill Industries finds a way for you to build your independence.Having a Disability as a Parent can be very difficult at times, as many may say you cant accomplish tasks. Dont let that get you down and continue to be the Proud Parent you are because Michiana Parent Magazine Cares and Hears You, and Goodwill Industries and Wallmart will Support you as they dont discrimminate and empower and lift your Spirt! Yes! YOU CANDONATE AND CALL TODAY 574.472.7300Special Thanks to Donars and Business Partners

St Vincent De Paul SouthHelping Hands, Uplifting Friends

Call 574.234.6000Inspire, a Strong Support Group!

St Margrets House and St Vincent De Paul Written by Publisher, Silvia Carranza

More than Words and Surrounding of Comfort, Gathering, Friendships, and Inspiration

A brisk morning in South Bend, Indiana on my way to visit St. Margrets house upon my arriv-al I met a few friends right away, and leared that everyone is a Guest. Walking in through the

main enterance women gathered to meet, network, have coffee, sign up for classes, clothing, or sanitary needs. There is a huge kitchen, and all the guests particiate in getting daily lunch pre-pared. I had my first visit needing some assitance myself from my disability that has put some

hinderance on my income, and it’s a beauitful thing. Why? Because, I’m not only sharing just an article; I have really experienced the meanings of how much these orginazations really support the community needs. So, the dishes are ready to go all washed, and ready to be put away. The

Kitchen is fully equipt, and feeling a little overwhelmed as not knowing where to put what, and then the dish rack was pretty heavy. With the accicent I was in last year that put a damper on that one, but still staying positive. Rose, introduces herself. She was so friendly and her smile

was like sunshine. I think she could see I was having a little anxiety, she said, “let me help you!” She picked up the rack for me and showed me where some of the dishes belonged. She said that she had been going to St. Margrets house for over 20 years, and they are like family. She is also a proud parent, and shared with me how she takes her daughter to St Margrets, and now her

daughter visits with her children. I felt welcomed right away by Rose, and comforted too. You see there is so many people that are in similair positions that may be financial, health, or family

crisis. Your not alone readers! If you are in one of these situations, becuase so am I.

Then on my way needing some help with my bills. I was told to go to St Vincent DePaul, and going through all this hardship, well lets just say it does grab at your self esteem, and for me I have always been able to provide for myself, children, and publication since 2013. So I arrive, and greeted by the staff he shakes my hand and asks me, “What can we help with with?” I was needing help with a Utility bill, and he said let me intoduce you to Mitch. He is in charge of

finance. So I enter his office, and before I have chance to say anything, he also greets me with a warm smile and a Hello. He took the time out to talk with me like a friend, encouraged me that everthing will get better, and faith has helped him in difficult situations. He said something that

stays with me, and to me it was worth more than the help they offered for my utility bill. He told me “ Silvia, you define who you are and no persons define who you are!” This stays with me

because I have been through so much, and put down, and bullied. He is right, and I’m not going to allow others to define me. I’m an excellent parent, mother, friend, publisher, artist, and com-munity supporter who loves all people and children. I can make a differance and continue to

try, because that’s Gods Plan. He has given us talents, every single one of us. This was metioned by a priest in Mass March 15th 2015. No matter what the situation I’m going to use my talents to help communities grow embracing knowledge, friendships, intergrity, and guidance! Learning

that we all go through difficult times, and it’s community that supports us all the time. This takes motivated leaders, and individuals to volunteer to reach out to those in need. Thank you Portage

Township, Advocacy Center, Catholic Charites, United Way, Stone Soup Community, and St Margrets House.

Brave Young Family Study Earn $40 or MoreAre you currently Pregnant?Do you plan to be a Primary Caregiver of your infant?If So, Your Invited to Participate in Research Study with the University of Notre Dame BRAVE Projec. Our goal is to learn how we can improve intervention service for pregnant women and thier young families. Contact Information for Sign Ups is 574-631-3159 Email braveyoungfamilies@gmail.com

Publisher’s Top Choice By Michiana Parent Magazine’s for BestChildbirth Unit Facility at Memorial Hospital South Bend, Indiana

Free Tour of Memorial Hospital Childbirth Unit Bring as Many People as You Want....Traditions Photography offers One Baby Bump Photo 2015 Open House Tour Dates Call 574-647-1804

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