For Transitioning Kindergarteners
Is your child going to kindergarten in the fall? Here are some tips from our Child Development Team to support you and your child.
From KidZCommunity.
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Signs Of Dehydration
Important Summer Health Information
In times of extreme heat it is important to stay hydrated and to know the signs of dehydration.
Here are some tips from California Department of Public Health.
Summer Safety Giveaway
Free Safety Items & Resources!
DATE & TIME: THURSDAY JULY 18TH
10AM – 11:30AM
LOCATION: GRASS VALLEY LIBRARY
207 MILL STREET
(DURING STAY & PLAY)
Providing:
Lifejackets for children under 30 lbs.
Bike Helmets for infants and toddlers.
Sleep Sacks.
Safety Information.
Summer Learning @ NC Library
Week 4 Summer Learning
Summer Learning Week 4 is in effect!
We have so much stuff going on this week that it’ll have to go up in TWO posts!
Check out everything we’ve got going on up until Thursday, and keep your eyes peeled for tomorrow’s post where we’ll showcase what we’ve got going on for Friday and Saturday!
Nevada County Happenings
Free Lunch for Kids @ The Library
Don’t forget about Lunch at the Library each and every weekday from 12pm-1pm at Grass Valley and Madelyn Helling Libraries.
Farm Festival
July 20th, 2024
Admission By donation:
$3.00 for adults
$1.00 for kids
*Date: July 20th, 2024
*Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
*Location: 12748 Kilham Mine Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
Directions:
Take North Bloomfield Road to Serene Way, then to Kilham Mine. Enter on Orlando.
Important: Follow the pink arrows and NOT your GPS.
Healthy Eating Virtual Workshops
Free workshops via Zoom for family meal planning.
See flyer for remaining dates & details.
Job Opportunities
Nevada County Sheriff’s Office
Are you looking for a career in law enforcement administrative and legal support? We are hiring! Currently recruiting for Legal Office Assistant I/II (LOA) at the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, in our Administrative Division located in the Eric Rood Building at 950 Maidu Avenue in beautiful Nevada City. Applications will be accepted through 7/21/24 with interviews planned for July 31, 2024. Apply here.
Bright Futures For Youth
Want a position that can make a life-changing difference? How about joining Bright Futures for Youth‘s SAFE program as a Youth Peer Support Specialist. The Specialist will be responsible for assisting youth, connecting them to community services and coordinating housing navigation. See official job duties & responsibilities here.
Preschool Teachers Needed
SONshine Preschool is in urgent need of a preschool teacher & teacher’s aide.
Part time hours, with the intention of moving to full-time in August.
Current County Job Openings
For full list of county-wide job postings, visit northstatejobs.com/afwd
Positive Childhood Experiences
Boosting a child’s Mental Health by creating positive experiences.
Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can happen all year round, season to season. With the school year behind us, the summer can create more unstructured time for families than usual, especially during hot days. There are many free and low-cost ways to continue practicing PCEs during the summer. We created a list of fun tips and suggestions that connect to one or more of the Four Building Blocks of HOPE.The HOPE framework is a flexible practice where PCEs can look different for each family and child. These tips are a guide to help families and communities brainstorm new ideas. We hope these tips inspire you to try something new or return to past summer traditions.
10 ways to practice PCEs during the summer
- Stay cool during hot days! Find communities that offer public splash pads outside or pools.
- Spend a day at the local library! Libraries offer many forms of events and things to do, and can even offer free tickets to local museums.
- Plan a movie night! Many local libraries have a large collection of DVDs. Pick out a special movie to watch together.
- Be with nature! It is great to go outside, even in your backyard to play games or sit and read a book together.
- Visit a local nature center! Many community centers offer free or low-cost programs.
- Stay connected with family and friends! Call a different family member or friend each week. Plan out questions or topics to talk about together.
- Give back to the community! Volunteering together as a family and helping others can create a strong sense of meaning and fulfillment.
- Add a fun spin to family visits! If grandparents or other family members are watching the kids while school is out, make it sound like a special or new experience. (e.g. Camp Grandma or Poppy’s Fun Adventure Camp).
- Explore your neighborhood! Make a hike or walk special by creating a scavenger hunt or see who can collect the most rocks.
- Appreciate the moment! Remember to pause and reflect on the time you have with your children and community. There is something special in every stage of their life.
In addition to the 10 above, you can try new cooking or baking recipes or try making fruit smoothies to cool off from the summer heat, garden or plant flowers, fruit, or veggies, arts and crafts, and more.
Free Family Activities 7/1 – 7/5
Free Community Activities for Families.
July 1st – 5th
Weekday scheduled events, classes, and things to do.
Back To School Donation Drive
Child Advocates Of Nevada County.
Backpacks & Diaper bags for Foster Children!
For needed school supplies and nursery items.
Going back to school can be a very difficult time in the life of a foster child. Help make their first day of school fun and uplifting. Help them feel like they fit in with their peers and have all the cool gear.
Babies in foster care need items as well. Help with the transition into this world for a baby in foster and help create the foundation of healthy and happy the future.
Thank you for sponsoring these children.
View our registry for tailored items for each child.
Target Community Registry.
Amazon Community Registry.
Please drop off items by August 19th!
Drop off locations:
Zion Capital office
908 Taylorville Rd. Suite 104 Grass Valley, CA 95949
Child Advocates of Nevada County office
200 Providence Mine Rd. Suite 210 Nevada City, CA 95959
Volunteers Needed For Nacho Booth @ The Fair!
United Way of Nevada County
AUGUST 7th – 11th!
Have fun working the Nachos Booth with your fellow United Way of Nevada County Volunteers during the Nevada County Fair.
We will provide you with a free County Fair entrance ticket for each day you volunteer and all the nachos you can eat!
Signup form HERE.