Wednesday, April 6, 2011

April Showers....

...Bring lots of fun!

Can you believe it's already April? It's Spring, and that means one sure thing for Amachi...lots of opportunities to have fun with your mentees! We are literally showered with lots of fun things. For information or to RSVP for any of the following, please call our office at 859-389-8279. Here's what's going on:

Upcoming Amachi Events:

1. Saturday, April 16th: Low Ropes Course (for middle and high school mentees and their mentors), 10 am-2 pm. This will be a really fun day of being outside, playing games, creative activities, and bonding with your mentees. You don't want to miss this!

2. Saturday, April 16th: Bunny Blast Party (for elementary aged mentees and their mentors) This will be a FREE and FUN event! Bring your mentees to Woodhill Park from 12-2 for a day of food, games, and lots of other fun activities!

3. Tuesday, April 26th: Mentor Development Forum, 6:30-9:00 pm. PLEASE make plans to attend this if at all possible. All mentors are invited to join us for an evening with Enterchange and Dr. Chris Kiesling. We will be learning about stages of youth development (and how understanding this will help you as you mentor). The evening will also include small group time, where you will have the opportunity to get to know and learn from other mentors.

4. Saturday, April 23rd: Community Easter Egg Festival (hosted by Vineyard Community Church) at Dixie Park, 11:00 am-1:30 pm. Members of Amachi staff will be there, and this will be a fun day of food, games, inflatables, and an easter egg hunt!


Other opportunities for you and your mentees:

1. Saturday, April 30th: Be Bold Workshop for girls ages 9-18, 8 am-5 pm. This will be a fantastic opportunity for our female mentees. This will be an all day workshop focusing on confidence and self esteem for young women.

2. Living Arts and Science Center-their April Discovery Night is coming up this Thursday. It looks really fun! Check out the website:


3. The Carnegie Center hosts "family nights" once per month. This month's night will be on the 15th and will be all about music! check out the site for more info:




4. Also, be sure to check out the community calendar from Lexington Family Magazine:




5. Sunday, April 10th: YMCA Healthy Kids Day Fun Fest, 2-5 pm., UK Nutter Field House. Free games, activities, inflatables, relays for all ages! Check out ymcaofcentralyky.org for more info.


6. Saturday, April 9th: Kite Festival, Noon-4 pm., Jacobson Park. Check out the website for more info:

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