LOCKPORT, N.Y. - There's an actress and puppeteer who thinks toddlers are a terrific audience! Isabelle Payant with Théâtre des Petites Âmes from Montreal, creates delightful tales with her small puppets, and will bring her original performance, PEKKA, to the Kenan Center Taylor Theater in Lockport on Thursday, March 3 through Saturday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m. The performance is designed especially for children ages two to five.

PEKKA is the story of a tiny turtle who goes in search of the moon which inspires her bedtime stories. With her small puppets and ordinary objects, Payant creates micro universes in which imagination and reality come together in an intimate setting.

Communication Strategies for Individuals with ASD

Date: April 28, 2011

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Location: Orleans/Niagara BOCES Technology and Conference Center Room 9 

As a parent, you want to place your child in a protective bubble so they never succumb to the inevitable head bump. But when an injury does occur, it’s hard to be comforting while holding an ice pack on a squirming child. Fortunately, Cool Gel ‘n Gear LLC — based in Western New York — recently introduce its Cool Gel ‘n Cap product for just this situation!  

The Cool Gel ‘n Cap is a unique and cute first aid hat for toddlers and young children. An adorable plush hat holds an ice pack in place for bumps, bruises, earaches, headaches, etc., leaving Mom and Dad’s hands free to comfort and calm their child with a soothing touch.