Community Happenings

Weekend Watch: big resources - for tiny bundles! If you or someone you know is embarking on the journey of new parenthood-- head to Sierra Vista tomorrow, Saturday, May 19th from Noon to 3pm for the Birth and Baby Fair! Learn valuable info and make helpful connections so that you can feel more empowered and less overwhelmed 💪😊 You'll find our First 5 booth there!

What's Up? Wednesday: RETHINK YOUR DRINK! And your little ones', too! We support HEAL SLO's campaign today encouraging all of us to reach for H2Only! Sugary drinks (soda, energy drinks, coffee drinks, many juice drinks, and sports drinks) add more sugar to our diet than any other food or beverage source! The added sugar in these drinks provide extra calories without extra nutrition and may contribute to tooth decay, increase the risk of obesity, and increase the risk for type 2 diabetes and heart disease. #rethinkyourdrink #h2only #makewateryourfirstchoice https://rethinkyourdrinkday.com/

Okay. (Short)stop whatever you're doing and check out next month's calendar. 🤣 ⚾ We want YOU to join us for Talk.Read.Sing. Night at the Blues Ballpark! Game time is 4pm, Saturday, June 9th at Sinsheimer Park. Kids 12 and under are free!, and it's a great family venue with a bounce house, fun activities and that super new playground right outside the gates! We're proud sponsors of the Kidz' Zone-- and will be giving out t-shirts and other goodies! Hope to see you there!

Seem about right?! 🤣😘 Happy Mother's Day to all of the mamas out there. We see you-- and celebrate both the little and big things you do everyday! Here's to hugs and kisses and quality time together!🤗❤️

Feel Good Friday: In honor of Mother's Day Weekend ahead... behold the magic... outta the mouths of babes 😍😍😍 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GhJ_qknjs8

What's Up? Wednesday: How about early learning and education as a point of discussion during last night's gubernatorial debate?!😊 🙌 At 1 min 20 seconds in.... hear where candidates stand on an important issue impacting Our Children, Our Future. http://www.ksby.com/story/38145982/six-candidates-square-off-in-california-gubernatorial-debate

Weekend Watch: #6 on the Children's Bill of Rights for SLO County "May we each visit a doctor, dentist or counselor when needed to help us stay physically and mentally healthy." FREE SCREENINGS FOR THE FAMILY tomorrow, Saturday, May 5th from 12-3pm in Paso Robles. Raffle prizes and info booths as well! A service of the Latino Health Coalition. Check out the flyer below for more details! https://www.first5slo.org/rights.php

MAY we all be inspired by this month's Hands-on Hero!!! Sarah Sullivan's passion and perseverance have played an important role in the quest to establish SLO County's first all-inclusive playground for children with special needs. It just broke ground this week! Hit play and see why Sarah, and the agencies with which she works, are such gifts to our Central Coast! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPJeAbLgiQk and learn more about Sarah and previous Heroes at https://www.first5slo.org/hands-on-heroes.php with San Luis Obispo County Office of Education

Today’s the day! 🎉🎉First 5 Commissions from across California will celebrate our 20th anniversary with partners, families and legislators on the Capitol Lawn North in Sacramento. Stop by if you are in the area - and follow our twitter feed @First5Assoc for live updates! #OurKidsOurFutureCA #SpringforKids

One day until we get to discuss THIS data with leaders and lawmakers who can potentially influence future outcomes! We're happy to celebrate 20 years of success stories working for kids and families! Yet we know there is much yet to be done! #OurKidsOurFutureCA #SpringforKids

Monday's Message: 90% of a person’s brain develops before age five. No wonder public money goes furthest when we invest in young kids! We're excited to be taking up this topic with our state legislators this week! #OurKidsOurFutureCA

Weekend Watch: These dedicated kiddos are getting the garden ready for your arrival!!!... so help close out Month of the Child/Child Abuse Prevention Month by joining their reading par-tay in Paso! This Sunday, April 29th, 2018 from 1-3pm at Uptown Family Park! In partnership with the Paso Robles City Library-- every child goes home with a book! #talkreadsing

Thursday's Thought: The facts are clear.. children who receive quality early-childhood care and education are more successful in the classroom, in college, in the workforce--and in life. California needs to ensure our youngest kids have the resources they need to succeed... something we'll be talking to our state legislators about next week! #OurKidsOurFutureCA ChooseChildren

Have you registered yet??? Don't miss the opportunity to be part of critical conversation on how we can support our immigrant families and children during delicate times. This Thursday, April 26th from 5-7pm in Arroyo Grande. Check out the flyer and link for more details! Hope you'll join us! https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef9nw0hw3b17d069&oseq=&c=&ch=

Weekend Watch: So many options for families! You'll find First 5 SLO County staffers in two different places for great causes! Atascadero's Children's Day in the Park and Miracle Miles for Kids-- from Morro Bay to Cayucos. Both tomorrow, Saturday, April 21st. Check out the flyers and links below for all the deets on these super Central Coast events. Join us! http://mm4k.com/ https://www.atascadero.org/index.php?option=com_rseventspro&layout=show&id=1:children-s-day-in-the-park&Itemid=1943

Thankful Thursday: A win for family-friendly policies! 🙌😊https://www.npr.org/2018/04/18/603354839/after-lawmaker-gives-birth-senate-poised-to-allow-infants-in-for-votes

What's Up Wednesday?: Two weeks from today, First 5 Commissions from across the state will join with partners, families and legislators to celebrate our 20th anniversary-- at the Capitol Lawn in Sacramento! We'll hear from and honor legislators who are champions for children, do science experiments and relay races with local kids, and hang out with Potter the Otter and Sesame Street’s Rosita! Join the fun-- and spread the word to anyone else who might like to attend! #OurKidsOurFutureCA

Connecting with County Supervisors! And getting some help from those who truly know early childhood best-- kiddos themselves! 😊Great to share our annual update this afternoon with those who make decisions that impact our families! A perfectly fitting presentation for April: Month of the Child & Child Abuse Prevention Month! AND-- a special thanks for the heartfelt comments from two young and very eloquent public speakers! 😍

Have a case of the Mondays? Try a Talk.Read.Sing. moment with your little ones! Guaranteed to make a memory - and a positive impact!😊 Another great article here about the importance of serve-and-return communication!!! Be sure to check out our website for more resources and tips! http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-md-babies-talking-20180326-story.html https://www.first5slo.org/talk-read-sing.php

Mark-It-Down Monday: Powerful dialogue at our last workshop--- can you make it to this one?! Thursday, April 26th-- join us for another important community conversation on ways to support our immigrant families and children. Check out the flyer for more details! And click on the link to register: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ef9nw0hw3b17d069&oseq=&c=&ch=

Weekend Watch: Sunday Funday for the Family-- Day of the Child in Oceano! It’s another jam-packed jubilee of games, prizes, health screenings, children’s activities and nutritious snacks! The Food Bank will host a distribution and give demonstrations. Join the festivities from 1-3:30pm (Sunday, April 15th) at the Oceano Community Center on 19th Street. Check out our website for more info on activities related to Month of the Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month! https://www.first5slo.org/community-happenings.php

Thursday's Thought: It's not easy being a child in California. Check out these stats.. and learn why we need to invest more in our youngest kids! We'll be talking to our state legislators next month-- about this very issue! Thanks to all of our friends and partners who work so tirelessly on behalf of our little ones and families! #OurKidsOurFutureCA

Tuesday's Tidbit: 20 years ago voters approved Prop 10, creating the First 5 network to help California’s kids be healthy, safe, and ready for school and life. Thank you voters, and thank you to all who work with families toward this goal every day. #OurKidsOurFutureCA 😊

Weekend Watch: Well. The weather. And THIS. We're hoping for a dry stretch at this downtown destination! ☔☀️🤞The 40th annual Children's Day in the Plaza! We're proud to be a partner and sponsor of this awesome county-wide event for families! Come by our booth to Play Plinko and win prizes! Hope to see you there tomorrow, Saturday, April 7th from 10am-3pm!

What's Up? Wednesday: how about our new website? https://www.first5slo.org/ Read up on our Commission Meetings, Funded Programs and Partners, Community Happenings, Hands-on Heroes Awards, TalkReadSing Tips and our local Children's Bill of Rights! We hope you'll tech the time to check it out😆😊