Calendar


Professional Development

• December 9-11, 2010 Zero To Three 25th National Training Institute
  Opportunity to enhance knowledge about early childhood development and network with collegues and leaders active in the early childhood field. Featured topics include using brain development research in your program, understanding and responding to challenging behavior, helping young children and families cope with trauma, supporting families in the economic downturn, and building reflective practices into your program.
  Fee: Early bird by Oct. 8th $480; Regular registration $520; on-site $545
  Loc: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa (Phoenix, AZ)
  Registration: 25th National Training Institute
  
  
• Have an early childhood-focused conference or training event that you would like to share? Please submit information to info@first5shasta.org!
  
  
  

• NEW! Whiskeytown Story Time for Preschoolers
  Preschoolers, parents/grandparents, and siblings join a Park Ranger and Local Story Teller for nature activities: stories, games, crafts, and sing-alongs.
  Fridays 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Whiskeytown Visitor Center (intersection of Highway 299 and J.F. Kennedy Memorial Drive) - free parking for program.
  Details: Whiskeytown Flyer
  
  
• September 6 Family Farm Day - Churn Creek Meadows Organic Farm
  Options are brunch or free tasting of heirloom tomatoes and table grapes (after 12 pm).
  Brunch: $12 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Menu: Veggie frittata, grilled pizza, rosemary bread, Asian stir fry, and cucumber & tomato salad.
  Loc: 19662 Osceola Court (White barn)
  Reservations: Brunch Reservations or call (530) 949-9508
  
  
  

Ongoing 0-to-5 Activities

• Find PLAYGROUPS and STORY TIMES
  
  

• Bright Futures [June 2010] [July 2010]
  Serving the Intermountain region of Shasta County - playgroups, classes, and other early childhood and family activities.
  
• Downtown Redding Center Breastfeeding Support [Monthly Calendar]
  Providing childbirth classes, breastfeeding support, playgroups, support groups and other activities.
  
• Children's Type I Diabetes Support Group
  Children's play/activity group and family support and diabetes education.
  2nd Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Mercy Medical Center, Auditoriums A/B
  Info: (530) 225-5478 or ncdiabetesgroup.org/children.html
  
• Grandparent Support Group
  Share grandparenting and caregiving experiences.
  2nd Tuesday of month 10-11:00 a.m. at Rowell Family Empowerment (962 Maraglia, Redding)
  Info: Barbara (530) 226-5129, Therese (530) 245-7704
  
• Maternal Child Education - Classes at Mercy Medical Center Redding
  Breastfeeding Basics, Prepared Childbirth, Intant/Toddler Safety, Newborn Care and more!
  [Class Brochure]