Please join us for our Sixth Annual “Cruisin’ For Down Syndrome” and Super Charged Chili Cook-Off on June 25-26, 2010 at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA. This year we have many events for you to participate in. Please see below,
Friday June 25th
Registration: 4pm at the Fairground Gates
Street Cruise: 6-7pm through old Town Auburn
“Super-Charged Chili Cook-Off”: 7-10pm
*Live music will be played all night. Spectator fee is $3 at the gate and 12 and under are FREE. Chili Kits (tasting cup, spoon and napkin) can be purchased for $5 per kit per person.
*Interested in being a Chili or Cornbread Cook? Please visit our website www.NDSCoalition.org or call Heather Haskin at 916-532-4773 for more details.
Saturday June 26th
Pancake Breakfast: 7-9am
Lunch: Starts 11am (Hot Dog Lunch to include chips and a drink)
Awards: 2pm
*Other days events to include, Raffle, Silent Auction, 50/50, Oldies band, awards, and so much more.
This is an event you don’t want to miss. For more registration information please click on the “Cruisin’ For Down Syndrome” box on our homepage at www.NDSCoalition.org or call Heather Haskin at 916-532-4773 or Jason Haskin at 916-749-0095. All proceeds from the show go to benefit the local efforts of the National Down Syndrome Coalition. Hope to see you all there!
Placer High grad doesn’t let Down syndrome diagnosis stop her
By Jenifer Gee Journal Staff Writer
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Ben Furtado/Auburn Journal
Placer High School graduate Katie Van Groningen has won several medals in Special Olympic swimming competitions, including two gold medals from a recent regional event. Van Groningen, 19, is active in other sports, including the Special Olympics bowling team.
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At first glance Katie Van Groningen might look like a 19-year-old girl but when she dives into a pool it’s as though she transforms into an aquatic animal.
Barely ever coming up for air, Van Groningen’s methodical strokes and determined spirit have earned her numerous Special Olympics medals, including the two gold medals she recently won at a regional competition in Roseville.
“It felt pretty special,” Van Groningen said of receiving gold medals.
And despite being diagnosed with Down syndrome shortly after birth, Van Groningen said she’s never Read more »
By Karen Meyer
May 8, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) — Everyone’s mother is special. But some go an extra mile to make significant changes for their children.
Northwest suburban Nancy Gianni is one of them. She is dedicated to making the world a better place for individuals with down syndrome.
Five-and-a-half years ago, Nancy Gianni created Gigi’s Playhouse in Hoffman Estates for children with down syndrome and their families. They have now five playhouses, and with Nancy’s commitment, they will have them all over the United States. Read more »
Friday, May 8, 2009
From Matangi Tonga:
DARWIN, Australia — World-record holder Tahnee Afuhaamango has got to be Tonga’s best-kept secret. The young Tongan-Australian swimming sensation not only became the overall World Female Champion at the Down Syndrome International Swimming Organisation Championships in Portugal last December, but over the last four years she has smashed world records and won several gold medals representing Tonga.
Known as the “Territory superfish” Read more »
Please join us for our Fifth Annual “Cruisin’ For Down Syndrome” car & bike show on June 26-27, 2009 at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn, CA. This year we have many new events for you to participate in. Please see below,
Friday June 26th
Registration: 4pm at the Fairground Gates
Street Cruise: 6-7pm through old Town Auburn
“Super-Charged Chili Cook-Off” Wine & Beer tasting: 7-10pm
*We will feature many local beer and wine vendors along with one of the hottest Swing bands around “Moonlight Swing” Big Band for dancing.
*Interested in being a Chili Cook, Wine or Beer Vendor? Please visit our website www.NDSCoalition.org or call Heather Haskin at 916-532-4773 for more details.
Saturday June 27th
Pancake Breakfast: 7-9am
Poker Walk: Starts 9am
Lunch: Starts 11am (Tri-Tip Sandwich or Hot Dog Lunch, to include chips and a drink)
Awards: 3pm
*Other days events to include, Raffle, Silent Auction, 50/50, Oldies band, awards, and so much more.
This is an event you don’t want to miss. For more registration information please click on the “Cruisin’ For Down Syndrome” box on our homepage at www.NDSCoalition.org or call Heather Haskin at 916-532-4773 or Jason Haskin at 916-768-8934. All proceeds from the show go to benefit the local efforts of the National Down Syndrome Coalition. Hope to see you all there!
“Parent Group Date Night Out” at Joe’s Crab Shack & Sac. Jazz Festival
Please join us on Saturday May 23, 2009 at 6pm for the finest seafood around at Joe’s Crab Shack (1210 Front Street, Sacramento, CA 95814) in Old Town Sacramento. After we finish our fine feast we can stroll through the many streets and businesses in Old Town and listen to the greatest Jazz sounds around during the Sacramento Jazz Festival. If you are interested in viewing the menu for Joe’s please visit their site at www.JoesCrabShack.com or to learn more about the Sacramento Jazz Festival visit www.SacJazz.com (click on schedule and then May 23rd).
If interested in attending please RSVP by Wednesday, May 20th to this link RSVP for an Event. If you are in need of FREE childcare then please also let us know in advance. Childcare will be provided at the Haskin Home in Roseville, CA. Hope to see you all there!!!
Please click on the link below for a flier about the Grand Re-Opening of Western Town @ Maidu Park in Roseville. The Park under went some much needed renovations to make it a “Universally accessible playground.” The park will feature playground toys and swings to accommodate children of all abilities. This is a very exciting addition for the special needs community of Placer County. Hope to see you there!
Project Play @ Maidu Park
BRAIN GYM
Movement is the Door to Learning
Brain Gym® is a system of quick and enjoyable physical activities that enhance whole brain functioning. It’s a lively and effective tool for children who have special needs. Parents can help their children to increase whole body coordination, attention and focus, writing abilities and more with Brain Gym.
The workshop will include Read more »
Please join us on Saturday, April 18 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at Johnson Springview Park in Rocklin (5480 5th St., Rocklin, CA 95677). We will be having a potluck style BBQ, frisbee games, horseshoes, kid games, sidewalk chalk and all around family fun! Bring kites, in case there is a breeze, sunscreen, blankets, and chairs. Come join us for a twister contest! There’s a kids playground nearby. Lots of fun for everyone!
We will bring the meat. Please sign up for one of the following dishes:
appetizer
salad
beans
chips
paper products
drinks
dessert
Please R.S.V.P. with the dish you would like to bring at: RSVP for an Event
2/9/2009
My life
Six words changed my entire life: “Down syndrome is your best case scenario.”
Those were the doctor’s words at my 20-week ultrasound. As we studied the monitor and watched the baby inside of me squirm and wiggle, the doctor pointed out Read more »
Events | heather, June 12, 2010 5:06 pm | 
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