Healthy Downriver Family Expo
Tips, Tools and Resources to Build Strong Families
March 28, 2009
9:30 AM until Noon
This page was last updated: February 19, 2009

In honor of the statewide celebration of the Month of the Young Child, members of the Downriver community come together at this annual event to exchange information about the important role of parenting children during infancy through the teen years.

Browse through over 50+ exhibitors and learn about children's activities and area services.

Fabulous Door Prizes

Including a pass to the YMCA Splash Park & a pass to Greenfield Village (1 year).



All events are free to parents and children. No baby sitters will be provided.
Hosted By:

Holiday Inn
17201 Northline Road
Southgate, MI
(734) 283-4400

Expo Contact Person:
Lisa Horvath-Guidance Center

2009 Sponsors:

Holiday Inn, Heritage News Herald, Colina Foundation, Grosse Ile, Southgate and Wyandotte Kiwanis, Guidance Center
New This Year:  Expert Panel Discussion

Jim Kandrevas-Substance Abuse Issues

Wayne Metro-Rent/Mortage/Utility Assistance +

Attention Deficit Disorders

Assistance with Employment Issues


Entertainment:



10-11 AM: Carey Ann and Mr. Ro11 AM-Noon: Happy Tom



Your children will enjoy:
Face/Arm Painting

CAREY ANN THE CLOWN®  is a children's entertainer and motivator  who has dedicated her career to becoming a positive influence in children's lives. Laughter heals and educates!
Happy Tom plays songs sprinkled with silliness on a layer of learning.  Let Happy Tom entertain your children with songs from Crack Me A  Smile, Tot Rocks and the Family Hootenanny.