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Calendar of Events

MARCH


Home Study Educational Classes
March 16, Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This five week program prepares you for domestic or international adoption and is open to all registered Adoption STAR clients. Register today by calling 639.3900 or email info@adoptionstar.com.

Orientation Session - Ohio
March 22, Monday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
If you are considering adoption, either now or in the future, we encourage you attend this free informative session. Located at Symmes Township Regional Library, 11850 Enyart Rd. Loveland, OH 45140. RSVP info@adoptionstar.com or call 513-631-6590.

Baby Care Class: Caring for Your Baby
March 24, Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This class focuses on newborn care and is geared specifically to the waiting adoptive parent. A Physician’s Assistant who is also an adoptive parent will facilitate this special workshop. Free. Open to clients and non-clients of the agency. RSVP info@adoptionstar.com or 716.639.3900.

Understanding Infant Adoption
March 26, Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Training program open to all health care professionals and social workers serving pregnant women and teens. Session is FREE and meal is provided. 8.0CEU’s/Contact Houses provided for nurses and social workers. 2734 East Oakland Boulevard. Suite 101 Ft. Lauderdale, FL.


APRIL


Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
April 11, Sunday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com

Orientation Session -- New York City area
April 29, Thursday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com


MAY


Adoption STAR 10th Birthday Party!
May 01, Saturday, 6:00 pm Marriott, Amherst, NY
Please join us for our Dazzling Decade ~ A Night of Stars event. Dinner, music, awards, and auction items. Celebrate the amazing accomplishments of Adoption STAR over the past ten years. Your presence is so very important. Open to the community-at-large. Please join us!

Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
May 02, Sunday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com

Orientation Session -- Ithaca area
May 05, Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com

Home Study Educational Classes
May 11, Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This five week program prepares you for domestic or international adoption and is open to all registered Adoption STAR clients. Register today by calling 639.3900 or email info@adoptionstar.com.

A.C.E. Meeting
May 13, Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A.C.E.: Adoptee Circle of Experience is a support group for adult adoptees 18 and up. Held at the Adoption STAR office at 47 Plaza Drive in Williamsville.

Hair Care Class
May 26, Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This class hopes to assist and educate in the special hair care necessary to appropriately raise our children. For families who have adopted Black or Biracial children or who are considering doing so, this is a hands-on workshop run by professionals.


JUNE


Orientation Session -- Rochester area
June 08, Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com

Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
June 13, Sunday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com

Adoption Forum: Getting Your Family Involved in Your Adoption Journey
June 16, Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
You are invited to bring one or more family members and/or friends with you to learn more about adoption. This class is for our clients who have finished the home study classes. A panel of adoption professionals will introduce the process that you have gone through thus far. They will also address questions from friends and family.


JULY


Home Study Educational Classes
July 06, Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This five week program prepares you for domestic or international adoption and is open to all registered Adoption STAR clients. This is the final program series scheduled for 2009. Register today by calling 639.3900 or email info@adoptionstar.com.

Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
July 15, Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com


AUGUST


Orientation Session -- Albany area
August 02, Monday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com

Adoptive Family Annual Summer Picnic
August 08, Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Adoption STAR adoptive clients and waiting clients are welcome to join us! Each year this is a spectacular event with delicious food, entertainment and crafts!

Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
August 10, Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com

A.C.E. Meeting
August 19, Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A.C.E.: Adoptee Circle of Experience is a support group for adult adoptees 18 and up. Held at the Adoption STAR office at 47 Plaza Drive in Williamsville.

Home Study Educational Classes
August 31, Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This five week program prepares you for domestic or international adoption and is open to all registered Adoption STAR clients. This is the final program series scheduled for 2009. Register today by calling 639.3900 or email info@adoptionstar.com.


SEPTEMBER


SOFIA - Waiting Families Group
September 01, Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Provides an opportunity for prospective adoptive families to receive support from one another during their wait to adopt. $5.00 per family.

Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
September 12, Sunday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com


OCTOBER


Weekend Home Study Classes - Albany, NY
October 01, Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00
Friday, Oct. 1, 6 pm - 9 pm AND Saturday, Oct 2, 9 am - 5 pm. This is the last time these classes will be held in 2010. Registered clients must complete these classes to become homestudy ready. Please call for location information and details.

Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
October 03, Sunday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com

Home Study Educational Classes
October 19, Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
This five week program prepares you for domestic or international adoption and is open to all registered Adoption STAR clients. Register today by calling 639.3900 or email info@adoptionstar.com.

SOFIA - Halloween Bash
October 23, Saturday, Time TBD
Rochester and Buffalo, locations TBD.

Exploring Your Adoption Options
October 27, Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This free workshop will introduce many adoption options including international, private, older child, etc. It will also provide ways to enhance your profiles with an abundance of creativity. For all those who are currently waiting to adopt!


NOVEMBER


Celebrate Family Fundraising Gala
November 04, Thursday, Time TBA
Join us to Celebrate Family! An evening of gourmet food stations, extravagant gift baskets, fine wines, and music to benefit Adoption STAR.

Orientation Session -- Albany area
November 08, Monday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com

Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
November 09, Tuesday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com

A.C.E. Meeting
November 11, Thursday, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A.C.E.: Adoptee Circle of Experience is a support group for adult adoptees 18 and up. Held at the Adoption STAR office at 47 Plaza Drive in Williamsville.

Orientation Session -- Rochester area
November 16, Tuesday, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com

Financial Planning for the Adoptive Family
November 18, Thursday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Back by popular demand, this class will introduce applying for the adoption tax credit among other benefits, and financial planning for your family’s future. Adoptive mom and financial advisor Amy Jo Lauber and adoptive father and accountant Mark Tronconi will lead.


DECEMBER


Orientation Session -- Buffalo area
December 05, Sunday, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us for this free orientation session to learn more about adoption and the Adoption STAR Agency. 47 Plaza Drive, Williamsville. Please call to RSVP or email info@adoptionstar.com

Weekend Home Study Classes - Buffalo, NY
December 10, Friday, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, Dec. 10, 6 pm - 9 pm AND Saturday, Dec. 11, 9 am - 5 pm. This is the last time these classes will be held in 2010. Registered clients must complete these classes to become homestudy ready. Please call for location information and details.