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Kids Matter an event focused on children up to 17 years old and their families will be held on Saturday, January 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Prien Lake Mall. Brought to the community by KPLC, Children's Miracle Network of CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital, Kids Can and community groups dedicated to the well-being our children.
Local organizations will be on hand to provide childhood immunizations, H1N1 vaccinations, fun learning activities and information on services available such as: growth and development, childhood obesity, foster care, adoption, child abuse, summer community program, exercise, mental health, fire safety, and much more.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information call Louise McDaniel at 491-7555.
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