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Friday, September 19, 2014

Mark Your Calendars! International Babywearing Week is October 5-11, 2014


It's time again for International Babywearing Week, an annual week of events designed to raise awareness of the benefits of babywearing. This year's theme is “Share the Adventure” and Babywearing International of DC-MD-VA has a whole week of adventures planned across the Washington, D.C. metro area. From picnics to parties, there are events for everyone so come join us!
 

Like Babywearing International of DC-MD-VA on Facebook and keep updated with all of the International Babywearing Week events!  https://www.facebook.com/BWIofDCMDVA.


 

Monday, October 6


Picnic on the Mall, 11 A.M. - 2 P.M.

Where: National Mall and the National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C. 
Pack a lunch and join the group for a fun picnic and activities outdoors on the National Mall and then tour through the National Museum of American History.
 

 Thursday, October 9


BWI of DC-MD-VA Bethesda Meeting, 10 A.M. – 12 P.M.

Where: Eat-Sleep-Love, 4405 East-West Highway, Suite #601, Bethesda, MD 20814
Educators will demonstrate the different styles of carriers and offer one-on-one support.

 


Cox Farms Outing, 12 P.M. - 6 P.M.

Where: Cox Farms, 15621 Braddock Rd Centreville, VA, 20120
Enjoy all day activities and a group hayride at 2 P.M. $5 admission for BWI members and their families.

 

Friday, October 10


Great Falls Maryland Hike, 12 P.M-2:30 P.M.

Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac, MD 20854
Join other babywearing families for a light fall hike through Great Falls National Park.
 
 
 

 

Saturday, October 11


BWI of DC-MD-VA Alexandria Meeting, 10 A.M. - 12 P.M.

Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
Educators will demonstrate the different styles of carriers and offer one-on-one support.



 

Takoma Attachment Parenting Meeting, 3:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M.

Where: Azalea Room, Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
Join Takoma Attachment Parenting members and learn the basics and safety of babywearing with BWI educators.

 

Wrap Up Party, Co-Hosted with The Carrying On Project, 2:30 P.M. - 5 P.M.

Where: George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Hub 2, Fairfax, VA 22030
Babywearing International of DC-MD-VA joins
The Carrying On Project to celebrate International Babywearing Week. There will be a raffle, food, and activities for the kids. Free but RSVP required to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-babywearing-week-celebration-tickets-12729577509.

 


 

Monday, October 13


Columbus Day Picnic and Playdate at Wheaton Park, 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Wheaton Regional Park, 2000 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
The fun continues even after IBW ends! Join the group for a BYO picnic and enjoy the trails, playground, and scenic lake.

 




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Mark Your Calendars! International Babywearing Week is October 5-11, 2014
It's time again for International Babywearing Week, an annual week of events designed to raise
awareness of the benefits of babywearing. This year's theme is “Share the Adventure” and
Babywearing International of DC-MD-VA has a whole week of adventures planned across the
Washington, D.C. metro area. From picnics to parties, there are events for everyone so come join us!
Like Babywearing International of DC-MD-VA on Facebook and keep updated with all of the
International Babywearing Week events! https://www.facebook.com/BWIofDCMDVA.
Monday, October 6
Picnic on the Mall, 11 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Where: National Mall and the National Museum of American History, Washington, D.C.
Pack a lunch and join the group for a fun picnic and activities outdoors on the National Mall and then
tour through the National Museum of American History.
Thursday, October 9
BWI of DC-MD-VA Bethesda Meeting, 10 A.M. – 12 P.M.
Where: Eat-Sleep-Love, 4405 East-West Highway, Suite #601, Bethesda, MD 20814
Educators will demonstrate the different styles of carriers and offer one-on-one support.
Cox Farms Outing, 12 P.M. - 6 P.M.
Where: Cox Farms, 15621 Braddock Rd Centreville, VA, 20120
Enjoy all day activities and a group hayride at 2 P.M. $5 admission for BWI members and their
families.
Friday, October 10
Great Falls Hike, 12 P.M-2:30 P.M.
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center, 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac, MD 20854
Join other babywearing families for a light fall hike through Great Falls National Park.
Saturday, October 11
BWI of DC-MD-VA Alexandria Meeting, 10 A.M. - 12 P.M.
Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304
Educators will demonstrate the different styles of carriers and offer one-on-one support.
Takoma Attachment Parenting Meeting, 3:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M.
Where: Azalea Room, Takoma Park Community Center 7500 Maple Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
Join Takoma Attachment Parenting members and learn the basics and safety of babywearing with
BWI educators.
Wrap Up Party, Co-Hosted with The Carrying On Project, 2:30 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Where: George Mason University, 4400 University Dr., Hub 2, Fairfax, VA 22030
Babywearing International of DC-MD-VA joins The Carrying On Project to celebrate International
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Babywearing Week. There will be a raffle, food, and activities for the kids. Free but RSVP required to
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/international-babywearing-week-celebration-tickets-12729577509.
Monday, October 13
Columbus Day Picnic and Playdate at Wheaton Park, 11:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Wheaton Regional Park, 2000 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902
The fun continues even after IBW ends! Join the group for a BYO picnic and enjoy the trails,
playground, and scenic lake.
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