Math Volunteer Tutor Training

On Sunday, July 8 at 2:30 you are invited to attend our Math Volunteer Training. This training will be lead by Shari who is a Volunteer from the National GiGi's Playhouse Office!  Shari has been involved in teh Math Program since its inception and will teach us how to Tutor...

Literacy Volunteer Tutor Training

Join us on Sun, July 8 at 12:30 for an informational Training Session with Shari. Shari is a Volunteer from our national GiGi's Playhouse Officeand has trained with Patricia Olewin and brought the Literacy Program to GiGi's Playhouse!   If you are a new, former or current Tutor we would...

The learner with Down syndrome Seminar

Join us on Sunday, July 8 at 11am to Noon to hear new and innovative ways to engage your Learner in education.   A volunteer Tutor Trainer from the National GiGi's Playhouse Office will be on hand to provide us with new ways to engage our learners of all ages in activities and...

Copier for Sale

$400 for this CANNON IMAGE RUNNER 330S https://post.craigslist.org/u/9ozx8rm04RGQOMJEvqZrEw/kj698 The Playhouse has inherited a used Copying machine that we do not need. We have placed an ad for it on craigslist, but we wanted to see if any of our Friends would like first chance at it. It is a CANNON...

Sign Language Classes in the Des Moines Area

Area libraries are offfering Free Sign language Classes in the Des Moines area!   If and when you attend a session please tell them that GiGi's Playhouse sent you!  We are hoping that they will come volunteer at the Playhouse offering these sign language classes free to our families!  Ankeny Library...

3-4 Year Playgroup

Join us tonight (Thur, June 7) for 3-4 Year Old Playgroup at 6pm!!

Buddy Walk Volunteers Needed

We are looking for Volunteers to help with the 15th Annual Central Iowa Buddy Walk!   In order to make this day the BEST day ever we need VOLUNTEERS like you to help! Please click here: www.volunteermatch.org to register to be a Volunteer!   Volunteer Opportunities   Kids Area  Coordinate the craft area,...

June 3-10 Activities

Join us this week for the following activities!  Don't miss the FUN at GiGi's Playhouse this week!! Wed, June 6 @ 10am-2pm  Volunteer Day Come in and help with some administrative tasks, stay an hour or the entire day, VOLUNTEER TODAY @ 6:30pm  Buddy Walk Meeting Come help us to...

Buddy Walk & 5k Registration

Register TODAY to join us for the 15th Annual “2012 Up With Down Buddy Walk” @ Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny on Saturday, August 25th! Register yourself, accept pledges and form your team at: https://secure.ezeventsolutions.com/fr/upwithdown/2012buddywalk! The day will start at 8am with the 5k Run, Onsite Registration &...

Heartbeat <3 of the Playhouse

The Board of Directors would like to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Norm Davis for volunteering his time to remove the wallpaper at GiGi's! When we asked Norm if he would remove the wallpaper, he was not only willing but was even excited to do it. We felt extremely lucky...

Board of Directors Spotlight

Anthony Lohse

“My name is Anthony Lohse & I am happy to be a Board Member at GiGi’s Playhouse. I was so excited & honored to be asked to be included with such an important organization that provides wonderful opportunities to children & parents. To give...