First-ever Community Baby Shower effort slated for Friday afternoon

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

The inaugural Putnam County Community Baby Shower is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. this Friday, June 13 at Area 30 Career Center/Head Start location on Indianapolis Road in Greencastle.

Several local agencies that work with young families are partnering to host this event, including Johnson Nichols Health Clinic, Family Support Services, CARS Head Start, Community Partners and MDwise.

The shower is open to any family with children up to three years of age and all prenatal women.

Participants can register for free raffles, including a pac-n-play, an infant car seat, a booster seat, baby gates and Walmart gift cards.

Safety and educational information will be provided by the shower partners and Putnam County Hospital, Putnam County Public Library, La Leche League, and Care Net Pregnancy Center.

Moms can also attend a free yoga class. Children will be able to play on the Head Start playground, weather permitting, and refreshments will provided.

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