Where Do The Children Play? (Film)

At Oct 28 2008 - 6:00pm.

Where Do The Children Play?Where Do The Children Play?

This new 55-minute PBS documentary, produced by Michigan Television, will be shown in a public screening:
Tuesday, October 28th
Bret Harte Theater, Angels Camp
Doors open 6:00, film begins at 6:30 p.m.

The film examines the social and technological trends robbing children of their time and opportunity for unstructured, spontaneous play, especially outdoors in nature, and acknowledges some of the health and social implications for communities.

Following the film, join a conversation with distinguished panelists to consider the future of children in Calaveras County.
Panelists:
Ryan Thompson, MD, Chief of Staff, Mark Twain St Joseph's Hospital
Michael Kriletich, Calaveras County Chief of Probation
Janet Orvis Cook, Director of Child Development, Modesto City Schools
John E. Peckler, Principal, Toyon Middle School, CUSD
Steve Wilensky, Farmer & Calaveras County District 2 Supervisor

This free, public event has been made possible through sponsorships and support of:
First 5 Calaveras
Amador-Calaveras Constructing Connections
HRC Child Care Resources
Bret Harte Union High School District
Mark Twain St Joseph's Hospital
Calaveras County Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC)

For more information, contact Joyce Peek, First 5 Calaveras School Readiness Coordinator, 209-754-1470 or joycepeek@sbcglobal.net