THE CENTER FOR LEARNING UNLIMITED ANNOUNCES 2ND ANNUAL WE BELONG FAMILY FESTIVAL

Family-friendly charity event that celebrates all abilities and is designed for kids, including those with special needs, to have fun in their own unique way to take place Halloween weekend.

The Center for Learning Unlimited and participating sponsors SKECHERS, Edelbrock Family Foundation, and Whole Foods Market Torrance are proud to present the 2nd Annual We Belong Family Festival on November 1, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Temple Menorah campus in Redondo Beach. Admission to and parking at the event are free.

“The We Belong Family Festival is a one of a kind event that brings kids from all different ages, schools, and South Bay communities together to celebrate the unique abilities of individuals within a fun, family-centered event,” said Ginny Erxleben, co-founder and Director of The Center for Learning Unlimited. Developed to provide an opportunity for families to participate in an event that is secure, easily accessible, and offers considerations for attendees with special needs (e.g., places to regroup, gluten-free food options), comfort and success are key goals behind the festival’s sensory friendly design. “This festival offers a safe and secure environment for families to relax and enjoy the day,” said an attendee from last year’s inaugural celebration.

Live entertainment includes scheduled performances by Storeytime, Free To Be Me drum circle, and the Mad Science Group Inc. Children’s entertainment includes bouncers, carnival games, a petting zoo, a balloon-twisting artist and magician, and face painting. As a way of giving back to the community, an Operation Gratitude craft area will be available for attendees to design personal letters of thanks for Deployed Troops, Veterans, Wounded Warriors, and New Recruits. To learn more about the We Belong Family Festival, visit: www.cflu.org/wbff

Proceeds from the event will again help The Center for Learning Unlimited (CLU) continue its mission and programs which serve students with unique, complex learning challenges. A nonprofit, WASC accredited South Bay resource, CLU has supported the progress of over 300 students over the last 13 years and offers therapeutic day school, after school enrichment, and a transition program for young adults. To learn more about CLU, visit: www.cflu.org.