9:30

Registration, coffee,  exhibits, vendors; raffle & silent auction bidding begins.

Victoria Rowell

10:00

The day's program will open with an address from Victoria Rowell,  Emmy-nominated actress and star of daytime television's The Young and the Restless. Ms. Rowell was raised within the foster care system and has created a foundation to support youngsters in foster care, the Rowell Foster Children's Positive Plan. She is a beautiful reminder that a loving presence in one's life, even if not in "traditional form," can contribute to the foundation necessary for the launch into adulthood and the challenges of living. You may have seen Ms. Rowell with three of her five foster mothers on the cover of Essence Magazine, or on the Dr. Phil show in July. 

Arts & 

Crafts

9:30-

10:30

While parents register and enjoy Ms. Rowell's address, children will make a  multi-cultural paper doll ring around the world, to be presented at the end of the day! This year's project promises to be as creative, thought-provoking, and delightful as last year's wonderful patchwork quilt of self-portraits! 

Family

Entertain-

ment

10:30-

12:00 

At 10:30, parents and children come together to enjoy performances introduced by local celebrity, NBC10's Aditi Roy! Dances from around the world will be performed by the Fitzpatrick Irish Dancers; The Dance Arts Collaborative Jazz Company (3rd and 4th photos below); the Red Phoenix Chinese American School, featuring a special appearance by Ya-Chih Chuang (1st photo); and the School of the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. And under the direction of Dr. Tatiana Kudrjavcev, students of the Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet will perform folk dances from Hungary and Russia (2nd photo)!  

12:05

Announcement of Morning Raffle & Silent Auction Winners 

~ International Buffet Luncheon 12:15-1:30pm ~ 

Alison Larkin

1:30

After lunch, actress/comedian Alison Larkin will perform her one woman show, The English American. Ms. Larkin's autobiographical tale of her journey as an individual who was adopted has opened to rave reviews in London and New York. It is an honor for FCC-DV and our entire area to host Ms. Larkin, whose show show has been a delight for audiences that transcend the adoption community!

Lisa Facciponti

1:30

While Ms. Larkin entertains the  adults, our children will be treated to the talents of world storyteller Lisa Facciponti, whose engaging tales from around the globe delight children everywhere. . .

Daria

2:15

. . .and to the magic of international folksinger Daria, a wonderful entertainer who provides an interactive experience and exposes her audience to instruments from around the world!

3:05

Announcement of Afternoon Raffle & Silent Auction Winners 

Kala JoJo

3:15

This wonderful celebration will close with a family concert by Kala JoJo, a folklorist, musician, and storyteller whose songs, chants, and stories celebrate life and provide a vehicle for community building and healing.

Please join us for this wonderful celebration of life and connection!

Adoption Brings the World Together: A Celebration of Cultural Diversity!