 St. Mary’s Center for Children will host the 10th annual “Crop-Paper-Scissors†scrapbooking and craft event Saturday, April 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium. Early registration is $35 and ends April 1st. After that, the fee is $40. Proceeds help fund autism services for children in the community.
The event includes a variety of craft activities, including scrapbooking, make and takes, stamping cards, and gift ideas. Attendees are encouraged to bring their current projects. There will also be door prizes, a silent auction, and items for sale from vendors Doodlebug and Mary’s Scrapden. Lunch will be provided.
April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism is the fastest growing serious developmental disability in the United States, affecting 1 in 68 children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Autism Spectrum Disorder occurs in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups, but is about 4.5 times more common among boys than among girls.
To reserve your spot at Crop-Paper-Scissors or to make a donation, contact Kelly Shaw at 812.485.4419 or Kelly.Shaw@stmarys.org.
