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Looking for free mental health training opportunities?

Mindspring Mental Health Alliance provides free mental health education opportunities to the public through webinars on a wide variety of mental health topics. Live webinars are recorded and will be emailed to registered participants unable to watch them live. Trainings are designed to educate attendees on various topics related to mental health and stigma reduction.

To register scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to register.

Introducing Children to Women’s History Month.

March is Women’s History Month, and not just because of International Women’s Day which falls on the 8th of March. Starting in 1978 as a “Women’s History Week” in Sonoma County, California, the observation that aimed to highlight the contributions of women throughout history quickly spread internationally. On behalf of the National Women’s History Project in 1987, Congress turned it from a week to a month. And, while there’s a number of ways adults honor this month, it’s even more important to consider how to celebrate women’s history month for kids.

Kids should learn about the brave and brilliant women in history who shaped our society and contributed to many scientific discoveries without which, it’s hard to imagine the world we live in today. Should learning be done exclusively through textbooks? Definitely, not!

Stay with us and keep reading, to see many different ways in which you can celebrate women’s history month for kids. We’ll take a look at different activities, teaching resources, worksheets, picture books, novels, and inspirational Ted Talks that have the power to touch upon some of the most vital issues that women face today.

Click here to read more and find educational activities.

A Fun Opportunity to Raise Funds for an Upcoming Youth Environmentalist of the Year Scholarship

Started in 2002, QUIZ NIGHT is the annual spring fundraiser for the South Yuba River Citizens League’s (SYRCL) Youth Environmentalist of the Year scholarship and its year-round River Education programs. Each year, SYRCL awards a $4,000 scholarship to support a local college-bound student who has demonstrated a commitment to the environment and is on their path to becoming an environmental steward. This means your support goes directly to the next generation of environmental stewards and advocates!

This year, Quiz Night will be held on March 12th at Gold Vibe Kombuchary (12615 Charles Dr, Grass Valley) from 6:00–9:00pm, and it’s sure to be a wild & exciting evening of trivia, competition, and community! Doors open at 6pm and trivia begins at 6:30pm.

Tickets to Quiz Night are $10.

Tickets here: https://buff.ly/3wwUoWQ

**We encourage you to get your team together (no more than five people) to show up and show off on Tuesday, March 12th!** Gold Vibe Kombuchary

Discover the Magic of Mentoring!

• Become a Mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters and be a positive force in a young person’s life. Hear firsthand from our incredible Big Brothers and Big Sisters about the transformative journey they’ve experienced with their Littles.

Enjoy Complimentary Drinks and Appetizers!

• Relax, unwind, and socialize with like-minded individuals who share a passion for making a difference.

• Date: March 19th
• Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM
• Location: Friar Tucks Restaurant and Bar: 111 N Pine St. Nevada City, CA 95959

Bright Futures for Youth’s Nevada County Cinderella Project Now Open in Sammie’s Nifty Thrift Shop

Bright Futures for Youth’s Nevada County Cinderella Project – an organization that provides free and low-cost formal clothes for proms and special events to high school and middle school students – is now open in Sammie’s Nifty Thrift Shop at 535 E. Main St. in Grass Valley. The thrift store is operated by Sammie’s Friends, which operates the Nevada County Animal Shelter.

The move allows the Cinderella Project to expand hours – and the number of clothes available.

The Cinderella Project ensures that cost is not an issue for high school and middle school students to attend proms and other formal events. The boutique also offers low-cost formal clothes for customers of any age.

The clothes are donated by community members and small-business owners. It helps Bright Futures for Youth, the customers who enjoy the clothes and encourages the reuse of items. Learn More

On Feb. 22 and April 4, Nevada County Public Health is launching “Becoming Us” – a FREE four-session class to equip soon-to-be new parents with the knowledge they need to build a healthier relationship with their partner before the baby arrives.

“It’s not a birth plan, it’s a plan for after the baby comes. I think there are a lot of postpartum classes to prep mom individually. The unique thing about “Becoming Us” is that it addresses the relationship piece,” said Jessica Ferrer, Director of the county’s program known as Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (MCHA).

After the class, couples will feel more connected and acquire the ability to negotiate differences and adjust expectations.