Mmmmm. Mother's Day!

Mother's Day is coming up. Sign your kids up for chocolate making classes on May 8th and 9th. Participants will tour the Goody's factory and make a personalized box of chocolates for mom! Now how cool is that? Sign up at one of the Goody's locations! http://goodyschocolates.com/

Is that a hint of spring I see?

There's rain. There's a bit of sun. Spring is here! (I am simply choosing to ignore the snow we've had.)

If spring is here, summer is right around the corner. And while we are all looking forward to the sun and warm temps, many of us are dreading figuring out what to do with the kids while we work.

Yes, yes... many of us have to work right through the summer...

Don't stress quite yet! Check out True North's article "Summer Camps, Classes and Adventures" online or on page 51 in the April/May print issue, and pick from a long list of fun options that will leave you wishing you were a kid again!

Ok, time to run outside and work in the yard before the rain (or snow) starts up again!

What's going on around here?

Looking for something to do tonight? The Tour Du Chocolat is at the Tower Theatre ! $5 gets you 5 pieces of chocolate plus a glass of wine! Yum!

Bring the kids, they'll love it too.

This weekend is packed with cool events! You don't want to miss out so keep up with everything.. check out the TN Calendar.

Did you know?

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You don't want to miss out on True North's new Facebook or Twitter pages. Keep informed on what's going on around town with our regular updates and tweets! But that's not all! We will be having contests and content requests that "fans" and "followers" will hear about first. You won't want to miss this opportunity to have some fun and reap the rewards. Oh, and keep your eyes peeled for special offers and opportunities from our supporters!

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Win big at the 5th Annual Preschool and Child Care Fair!!

Don’t forget to come visit True North at the 5th Annual Preschool and Child Care Fair TOMORROW. The first 100 through the door will receive a free pass to Working Wonders Children’s Museum. True North is also holding its second annual raffle and you won’t want to miss this opportunity to win the following prizes contributed by local businesses that support families:

· Kiddoz: Win a year membership for up to 2 kiddoz: value $245.

· Janellybean: Win a Birthday Dance Party by Janellybean 30-45 minute includes gift ages:2-8 value:$90.00.

· Jenellybean: Win a “Sing With Janellybean” CD ages newborn-8 value: $10.00.

· Urban Beauty Bar: Win a free mani/pedi and pamper yourself!

· Goody’s: Enjoy goodies from our favorite local candy shop!

The fair is being held at St. Charles Medical Center in the conference rooms from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be over 40 booths for families to peruse, gather information from, and children can enjoy musical performances by Janellybean at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Face painting, activities, and refreshments are all included, best off all, admission is FREE!

For more information visit the True North website at http://www.truenorthparenting.com/ and click on the Preschool and Child Care Fair logo.

We’ll look forward to seeing you there!

Thankful!!!

The February issue of True North has hit the stands and we are thrilled by our reader’s response! I want to thank everyone for the heartfelt words of support that have been sent our way. We want you to know that making sure that each issue of True North is filled with the information you want is our #1 priority. On that note, True North is ecstatic to sponsoring the 5th Annual Preschool and Child Care Fair this year. This fair presents an awesome opportunity for families to get some face to face time with local preschools, child cares, and business owners serving young children and their families. To find out more about the fair check out pg. 23 of the February issue or go to http://www.truenorthparenting.com/ and click on the Preschool and Child Care Fair’s logo.

At True North we are also excited to announce that we have completed our 1st full year of our print issue! Again, we must send a big “Thanks!” out to all those who have supported us. Each issue an amazing team of photographers, writers, and editors come together to create a magazine that truly reflects the heart of the Central Oregon parenting community. Many of these individuals donate their time and hard work in order to make our publication a success. Similarly we have been blessed by many local business owners who have put their faith in our publication and chosen to advertise with us, making the vision of True North a reality. We hope that you will take some time to check out our publication and get to know the individuals and businesses that keep True North on the stands. We feel grateful to have been embraced by our community!

Finally, on pg. 36 of this issue you will find a new opportunity for readership essay contributions. Birth Stories from the High Desert offers our readership the opportunity to send in and share their own personal birth experiences. This is a wonderful way for readers to feel more connected and supported and less alone in their birthing experiences. We are looking for a wide variety of stories and would love accompanying photos. To contribute please send your birth story to info@truenorthparenting.com with “Birth Story” in the subject line.
Once more, we send out a deep heartfelt “Thanks” to all of those who have made True North’s first year a huge success.

Sincerely,
Annette Benedetti
Editor in Chief
True North Parenting

annette@truenorthparenting.com
www.truenorthparenting.com

Adding to our team! Looking for a passionate Graphic Designer!

True North Parenting Magazine is looking for a highly creative, highly motivated designer to join our team. Our candidate will be responsible for producing fresh and exciting page designs, as well as ad layouts for our customers.

• Must be strong in design, from concept to execution.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines a must.
• Must be self-motivated, with a positive attitude and great work ethic.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign a must.
• Must be passionate about the Central Oregon parenting community and familiar with our publication.

To apply for this job opportunity, please send resume along with cover letter clearly explaining your background and experience as well as your interest. Work samples will be required.All materials should be sent via e-mail to Annette@truenorthparenting.com.