Week of the Young Child 2005

Scheduled Events for Monterey County

Sunday, April 3, 2005

Monterey – Del Monte Shopping Center. Information table from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. near Macy’s with various child care resources to share with the community. Call Katherine Cunningham at 424-6939 ex. 24 for more information.

Monday, April 4, 2005

SALINAS – The Salinas Adult School Parent Center and MCOE's Early Start Program will be hosting a week-long open house for the public to attend the many different classes offered through the Parent Center for free! The Parent Center is open Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call 831-796-6970 for more information.

SEASIDE – CSUMB Diversity Day: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Families with their children can participate in making Mosaic tiles to celebrate their unique cultures and heritages. Finished tiles will be displayed on the main campus. CSUMB Child Development Center (Building 91), 100 Campus Center, Seaside. Contact: Kristin Thomas at 883-9525 or Jennifer Kozumplik at 582-9882 for event information.

SALINAS – Hartnell College Preschool Enrollment: Start of priority enrollment for the 2005/06 school year. Children must be three years old by Dec. 2, 2005 to enroll. Free preschool is available for income eligible families and is open to the entire community. Contact: Linda Taylor at 831-755-6946 or ltaylor@hartnell.edu.

SALINAS – Family Literacy Night: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Come watch story books come alive as the Salinas Public Library, Alisal Community Healthy Start Family Resource Center, and Women's Crisis Center host a night for young children and their families focused on literacy. Children can listen to a story and complete a craft project with their families. A free book will be provided to every child age 0-5 who attends the event. Family Literacy Night will take place at the Alisal Community Healthy Start Family Resource Center located at 1441 Del Monte Avenue, Salinas. Call 775-4500 for more information.

Tuesday, April 5, 2005

SEASIDE – Day of the Young Child: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Literacy information and resources for families with young children including informative skits to help build literacy and good dental health. Free admission includes breakfast, entertainment, games, raffle and gifts. For parents with young children. Cabrillo Family Resource Center, 1295 La Salle Avenue, Room 15, Seaside. Contact: Susan McNelley (831) 899-4879 x 105 for event information.

Tuesday, April 5, 2005, continued…

SEASIDE – Fire Safety Day: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Pacific Grove Fire department will be present with their Fire Safety Trailer. The Safety Trailer is a miniature replica of an apartment/ house where children can walk through, explore and learn about fire safety in the home. Free ice cream! Open to the public. CSUMB Child Development Center (Building 91), 100 Campus Center, Seaside. Contact: Kristin Thomas at 883-9525 or Jennifer Kozumplik at 582-9882 for event information.

Wednesday, April 6, 2005

MONTEREY – Open House: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tour of child care facility. Monterey Peninsula College, Child Development Center, 980 Freemont St., Monterey. Contact: Cathy Nyznyk 831-646-4066 or cnyznyk@mpc.org.

SALINAS – Spring Garden Party: 4:00 p.m. Families of enrolled children are invited to bring a plant to add to the garden in honor of their child. Everyone is asked to bring fruit or salad to share for dinner while the children will make bread. Hartnell College, Child Development Center, 411 Central Avenue, Salinas. Contact: Linda Taylor at 831-755-6946 or ltaylor@hartnell.edu.

SEASIDE – Earth Appreciation/Diversity Day: The preschool will do some planting and venture off to The Watershed Institute as they did last year; while the toddlers will have various activities, such as planting, sorting games that revolve around the recycling concept. CSUMB Child Development Center (Building 91), 100 Campus Center, Seaside. Contact: Kristin Thomas at 883-9525 or Jennifer Kozumplik at 582-9882 for event information.

Thursday, April 7, 2005

SEASIDE – CSUMB Safety Day: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. The University and the Marina Police Departments will be present to fingerprint and check car safety seats. Refreshments will be provided. Free of charge and open to the community. CSUMB Child Development Center (Building 91), 100 Campus Center, Seaside. Contact: Kristin Thomas at 883-9525 or Jennifer Kozumplik at 582-9882 for event information.

SALINAS – Children’s Opportunities – Our Responsibilities Press Conference: 10:00 a.m. Includes presentations on the importance of school readiness and tours of child care facility. Hartnell College, Child Development Center, 411 Central Avenue, Salinas. Contact: Linda Taylor at 831-755-6946 or ltaylor@hartnell.edu.

SALINAS – Melody Park Christian School presents the first day of a colorful event: The Young Children’s Parade at 11:00 a.m. Enrolled children, their families, and friends march to celebrate the gift of the young child. Open to the public. 1130 San Vincente, Salinas. For more information call 422-5311.

Thursday, April 7, 2005, continued…

LAS LOMAS – Steps to Kindergarten Night: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Parents can come learn about available services to help children ages 0-5 get ready for school. On-site services include dental screenings, child finger printing, and information on child development, literacy, nutrition and more! Hall Elementary, 300 Sill Road, Las Lomas. Contact: Rosemary Hernandez at 831-761-6144.

Friday, April 8, 2005

SEASIDE – Bayview Children’s Center is sponsoring a “Teddy Bear Tea Party,” 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Special collection of teddy bears and books will be on display. Beary activities for enrolled children and parents throughout the day. 1664 Hilby St., Seaside. Call 899-4300 for more information.

SALINAS – Melody Park Christian School presents the second day of a colorful event: The Young Children’s Parade at 11:00 am. Enrolled children, their families, and friends march to celebrate the gift of the young child. Open to the public. 1130 San Vincente, Salinas. For more information call 422-5311.

MONTEREY – Free Parent Workshop, Teaching Math to Young Children: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monterey Peninsula College, Child Development Center, 980 Freemont St., Monterey. Contact: Cathy Nyznyk 831-646-4066 or cnyznyk@mpc.org.

SEASIDE – Child Development Awarness Day: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dr. Marcia Karwas will present the importance and effects of motor development in early childhood. Free refreshments. Open to the public. CSUMB Child Development Center (Building 91), 100 Campus Center, Seaside. Contact: Kristin Thomas at 883-9525 or Jennifer Kozumplik at 582-9882 for event information.

Saturday, April 9, 2005

CARMEL – Carmelo School Day of the Young Child: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Fun activities for families including Monterey Bay Aquarium exhibit, petting zoo, bilingual clown, face painting and games for kids. Sponsored by the Carmelo Parent Organization. Carmelo School,8460 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. Contact: Susan Bates at 831-624-8047, ext. 12 for event information.

SALINAS – Open House: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Main and East Campus tours and other information about the child care centers. Hartnell College, Child Development Center, 156 Homestead Avenue, Salinas. Contact: Linda Taylor at 831-755-6946 or ltaylor@hartnell.edu.

Sunday, April 10, 2005

KING CITY – Community Health Faire: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Over 30 local agencies will be present to educate the community about services available in South County and will be providing fun activities for families.  A special section for children will be available in celebration of Week of the Young Child. South County Regional Health Partners, Inc. will also debut their new services through the School Readiness Program offered in King City, San Ardo and San Lucas to help children ages 0-5 get ready for kindergarten. Salinas Valley Fair Grounds, 625 Division, King City.

Saturday, April 16, 2005

SEASIDE – Celebrating Military Children: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Face painting, entertainment, puppet shows, popcorn, educational materials, ID cards, balloons, booths and more. Everyone Welcome to the Stilwell Community Center sponsored by the Family Advocacy Program of ACS and the Parks at Monterey Bay in honor of the Month of the Military Child and Child Abuse Prevention Month. For more information, call 242-7660.