“Building Strong Families” is the theme of this year’s Family Expo at the Prairie du Chien National Guard Armory. Organizers say this free family event highlights the many organizations, agencies and services available to keep area families strong.

This year’s event will be held Saturday, September 26th,from 10am to 1pm.

More than 30 agencies and organizations will have displays highlighting a resource they offer families. Some of the participants include the Family Resource Center, Prairie du Chien Parks and Recreation, 4-H, and Cub Scouts.

“A real variety!” says Crawford County Family Living Agent Jane Schaaf in regard to the organizations involved, “Each booth will have an activity for children, everything from walking a balance beam, painting, making a snack, going through an obstacle course, learning about magnets, or creating a masterpiece.”

The event is geared primarily for parents with young children. “The target is parents and grandparents with children up to age eight,” says Schaaf, “but there’s always things that even older elementary school children would enjoy.”

The Family Expo is held every other year.

This year’s planning committee included UW-Extension, Family Resource Center and Crawford County Human Services.

For more information, you can contact Jane Schaaf at 326-0223.