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6.4.25 CSN Meeting

The June CSN meeting will be partnering with local first responders to host a non-certified training for the community to learn lifesaving skills. The training will be on the following:

• Hands-Only CPR: Learn how to perform effective chest compressions to keep blood circulating during cardiac arrest.
• Stop the Bleed: Discuss and practice techniques to control bleeding, including the use of tourniquets and wound packing.
• Narcan Administration: Understand how to recognize opioid overdose and safely administer Narcan to reverse its effects.

The in-person training will be located at Bright Futures for Youth Community Room located at 200 Litton Drive, Grass Valley on the third floor. A detailed flyer will be coming soon.

The CSN meeting is Wednesday, 6.4.25, 3:30pm – 5pm.

If you are interested in attending, please click HERE to RSVP and reserve your spot for the June CSN meeting/FREE Training.

We look forward to connecting with our community and learning from our local first responders.

If you have any questions, please email csnncorg@gmail.com

FREE Dental Screenings

The Oral Health Program is offering free dental screenings for anyone interested at the upcoming Health and Safety Fair on June 7^th at the Rood Center. This is a great opportunity for…

The Oral Health Program is offering free dental screenings for anyone interested at the upcoming Health and Safety Fair on June 7^th at the Rood Center. This is a great opportunity for

• children who need their Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (now also required for TK)
• children in Head Start Programs
• any adult or youth who have a dental concerns

Summer is going to be bright and beautiful this year with Nevada County Library’s Summer Learning Program. This year’s theme is Color Our World!

Summer Learning kicks off with a party, including live music, sno-cones, facepainting, and a puppet show, 1-3 p.m., Saturday, June 14 at Madelyn Helling Library. All free to the community! While you’re there, find out more about the Summer Learning Challenge.

This summer, young patrons (pre-readers, independent readers, and teens) are invited to read and complete fun summertime activities. Participants will receive a free book for joining the fun, and those who complete the challenge will receive a “Color Our World” t-shirt (while supplies last), a special prize from the prize box, a voucher for two fair ride tickets at the Nevada County fair, and a raffle ticket to enter a drawing for a $50 gift card to a local business. Participate by filling out a “Color Our World” activity sheet available at a Nevada County Library branch near you, or online at Beanstack. 

Check the library calendar for the many activities the library will host this summer—wild animals, a dance party, a clothing swap, movie afternoons, arts and crafts, and so much more. In addition, Grass Valley and Madelyn Helling libraries will offer free lunch at noon, Monday through Friday, for ages 0-18.

The Summer Learning finale will be a Tie-dye party, including Lazy Dog ice cream, 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2 at Grass Valley Library. All free to the community!

The last day to complete the challenge is Friday, Aug. 8. See you at the library!

Twelve young women – each with their own background and experiences – will graduate soon from local high schools and The Friendship Club, an after-school program that is part of Bright Futures for Youth.

The Friendship Club will celebrate and honor the young women during the 24^th annual Graduation Gala at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, at The Center for the Arts in Grass Valley.

The Friendship Club provides academic, emotional and social support to sixth- through 12^th-grade girls and young women in Nevada County. About 80 students were enrolled in the program during the 2024-25 school year.

The after-school program has a far-reaching connection with the community, from a founding board member now serving as Nevada County Supervisor to a graduate becoming a successful small-business owner on Mill Street in Grass Valley. From education to health care, Friendship Club graduates are an important part of the community and workforce.

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Drowning Prevention Toolkit

The Safe Beginnings: Water Safety Toolkit focuses on drowning prevention. The purpose of the training is to provide information, tools, and resources to parents and caregivers of children aged 0 to 5 that maximize safety and prevent unintentional injuries. By the end of this training, the participant will be informed as to how to prevent unintentional water-related injuries in the home, around pools, and near open water.

• A fully customizable PowerPoint Presentation
• A set of guidelines to assist with additional resources and customization
• And a checklist document, for families to use as a reminder for what they learned (in PDF and JPEG formats)
• A link to the recorded Training-of-Trainers for the Water Safety Toolkit

The Child Abuse Prevention Council of Western Nevada County would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our local community for their collaboration and partnership is hosting Pinwheels for Prevention gardens. In April, many of you may have noticed blue pinwheels spinning in the wind throughout Nevada County, these Pinwheels for Prevention gardens are to honor the children and youth in our community who have endured abuse and neglect while also bringing awareness to preventing child abuse and neglect in our community.

Again, we are grateful to our local community and look forward to collaborating again in 2026 with continuing Pinwheels for Prevention gardens throughout beautiful Nevada County.

While April is over and the pinwheels are put away, we encourage our community to continue child abuse and neglect prevention efforts year-round. It takes a village, and we are the village for the children and youth in our community.

Register for the Bright Ideas STEAM Fair