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The Monthly Newsletter of 211
July 2017
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Ready to Grow Program Helps Kids & Parents Thrive
Raising kids can be the best of times and the worst of times. Along with the joy of parenthood comes all kinds of questions, worries, and challenges that most of us aren't fully prepared for. Some of us turn to family for help, while others take to the internet for (sometimes questionable) information.
But there are dozens of programs and services right here in our community to help parents give their kids everything they need to thrive.
When you don't know what to expect, who to ask, or where to go for answers, start with 211.
211's Ready to Grow program, a partnership with
First 5 Nevada County, connects parents, guardians, and childcare providers to programs and services that support the health and well-being of children ages 0 to 5.
Through Ready to Grow, parents can connect to a wide range of resources, including lactation counseling, nutrition assistance, parenting classes, support groups, healthcare, childcare, playgroups, and more.
Parents can also find tools to assess their children's strengths and track their development.
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Seniors Break Down the Walls to Connect
In a world as connected as ours, there's no good reason for seniors to be isolated. Even if you go days without seeing another person or have trouble leaving the house, you can still find the comfort of human connection over the phone. Now you can connect from the comfort of your own home with Senior Center Without Walls.
This innovative program lets you meet new people, learn, and explore the world without leaving your living room. Senior Center Without Walls offers over 70 regularly scheduled telephone and web groups each week for adults 60 and over.
Play games, discuss books and poetry, take a writing workshop, talk philosophy or religion, join a support group, exercise, or call in to request your favorite song. The opportunities are endless and all classes are free for seniors.
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Give Back & Get Back with Community Involvement Day
The Nevada County Fairgrounds is teaming up with local organizations--the Food Bank of Nevada County, Foothill Lions, 211, NEO Youth Center, Story Club, Community Beyond Violence, Cinderella Project, The Karing Closet, and BloodSource--on July 31st for Community Involvement Day.
Donate items to help people in your community and receive coupons for buy one, get one admission tickets to the Fair. Or, donate blood through BloodSource on that day and receive a free admission ticket to the Fair.
The organizations will be out at the Fairgrounds Gate 1 parking lot on Monday, July 31, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm to receive donations of any of the items listed below:
Food Bank of Nevada County: Donate four cans of food.
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Foothill Lions: Donate an old hearing aid or old prescription eye glasses.
211: Donate new/unopened toiletries, including soap, shampoo, shaving cream, disposable razors, toothpaste/toothbrushes, mouthwash, deodorant, toilet paper, paper towels, sanitary wipes, tampons and pads, Chapstick, sunblock, and Band-Aids.
NEO: Donate paper, paint supplies, glue sticks, paper towels, sharpies, general craft supplies, packaged snacks, scissors, paint brushes, blank canvases, ping pong and foosball supplies, yoga mats, and music equipment.
Story Club: Donate two new or slightly used children's books, or chapter books for teens.
Community Beyond Violence (former Domestic Violence Coalition): Donate gift cards for local merchants for groceries, clothing, gas, bus passes, movie passes, calling cards; shelter supplies and maintenance; kitchen products, pre-paid phones; new socks and underwear; toiletries; bedding (twin and full size).
Cinderella Project: Donate clean, age-appropriate items from your closet, including prom dresses and semi-formal dresses (all sizes, styles and colors); new or like new high heels, especially ones with sparkle or black strappy styles; jewelry with an emphasis on sparkle (no pearls/costume pearls); hair ornaments, tiaras; and small handbags/clutches.
The Karing Closet: Donate boxes of XL or Jumbo Ziploc bags, packages of index cards, poster board, banker's boxes, or one new or gently-used school-ready outfit (from children's size 5 to Junior's size 16) in a large Ziploc marked bag. No garbage bags full of clothing.
BloodSource: For a free admission ticket to the Fair, make a blood donation at the BloodSource bloodmobile located in the Gate 1 parking lot at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. For information and eligibility about blood donation, visit
www.bloodsource.org.
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SNCS Family Appreciation Day is August 5th
Sierra Nevada Children's Services is celebrating families Saturday, August 5th. The SNCS Family Appreciation Day will include all kinds of free, kid-friendly fun along with resources and information for parents.
Bring the kids for a magic show, airbrush face painting, balloons, art, games, live music, snow
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cones, food, popcorn, resources, and giveaways. All FREE.
Visit the 211 booth to learn more about all of the great programs for parents and kids in our community and splash around in our cool water play zone.
We hope to see you there!
Details
What: SNCS Family Appreciation Day
When: Saturday, August 5, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Sierra Nevada Children's Services
420 Sierra College Drive, Suite 100, Grass Valley
Cost: Free.
Call 530-272-8866 for more information.
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211 is a resource and information hub that connects people with community programs and services. Find us on the web at
211connectingpoint.org
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