Friday, May 7, 2010

Stokes Partnership for Children


Below is a letter from Cindy Tuttle,Executive Director, Stokes Partnership for Children, concerning their recent "Little Folks Festival." They believe as I do that we need to offer every opportunity for our children to succeed. Please take a moment and read the letter and take another moment to see how you can get involved.

Walnut Cove Elementary hosted the ninth annual Little Folks Festival Saturday, April 17. The four-hour event focused on the promotion of early care and education, school readiness and family support and involvement.

The mission of the Little Folks Festival is to educate the community on the services available to young children and families with a goal to help prepare all children to enter kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. We hope we took a few more steps to accomplish our goal by hosting this event.

The outpouring support of area teachers, community agencies, businesses and families was evident. Cars lined the streets, and the parking lot was full for those who wanted to get a firsthand look at all the event had to offer. With a free hot dog/hamburger lunch donated by The Knights of Columbus, Good Shepherd Council, and an abundance of ice cream provided by Chestnut Grove Ruritan Club, families were able to enjoy a meal together before participating in the array of activities.


What began as an idea in 2002, has grown tremendously since then. People in the community have come to expect it. Over 300 children were in attendance, 40 community agencies and vendors participated, and over 100 volunteers rallied together to make the day successful.
Cindy S. Tuttle
Executive Director

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