This article, written by reporter Monique Cohen, first appeared in the April 9, 2010, Newport NewsTimes.
In celebration of the Week of the Young Child, children’s artwork from Community Services Consortium Head Start students in Lincoln County will be on display and for sale [April 11-17] at various locations in Toledo, Newport and Lincoln City.
Little hands have been busy creating watercolors and collages, as well as weaving with fabric and yarn and creating masks based on book characters, such as cats. Some of the three and four-year-old students’ art on display has a spring theme with images of trees and flowers. Proceeds from the art sale will benefit The Friends of Head Start and Head Start programs throughout Lincoln County.
The Week of the Young Child is sponsored by the National Association for the education of Young Children (NAEYC) to draw attention to the needs of young children and their families. The week, established by NAEYC in 1971, also recognizes early childhood programs and services that help young children. CSC Head Start is taking applications for 2010-2011 enrollment for children who are 3 or 4 years of age by Sept. 1, 2010.
CSC Head Start is located in Toledo, Newport and Lincoln City. Families of children with developmental disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit the facility at 253 NE First Avenue in Newport, or call 541-574-7690.
