September 9th is International FASD Day, an opportunity for communities to come together to support prevention and intervention of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
To mark this event, there will be a FASD Brunch at the DHSD here in Nain from 11am-1pm.
Elsie Russell is the Mental Health and Addictions worker with the Nain DHSD.
She says eggs, bacon, pancakes, etc. will be served.
Darlene Winters who is the FASD Coordinator will be traveling to Nain for our FASD Celebrations.
Games and door prizes will be distributed and everyone is welcome to join in to learn about FASD.
On the following day, Tuesday, September 10 starting at 9am-12pm and 1-4, there will be a FASD Workshop for anyone who would want to learn about FASD.