Happy spring. It’s that time of year again when the earth is warming and green begins to emerge. With the close of March and April moving right along, spring is here, and so is the Month of the Young Child.
This is a time when communities and people recognize the joys, needs, and rights of young children and their families.
Since 1971, one week in April has been celebrated nationally as Week of the Young Child. For the past several years, our community has celebrated the entire month. Below highlights the community coming together for young children and their families.
Join the Montelores Early Childhood Council (MECC) for the free screening of Wounded Places, the 4th episode from the The 2015 Raising of America Series on April 13th at 6:30 at the Sunflower Theatre located at 8 E. Main in Cortez next to KSJD. Following will be an informal discussion about what we as a community can do to support young children and families during these critical years. Refreshments will be served by local vendors The Pie Maker and La Gina. Doors open at6:00. Contact MECC at 564-3211 with questions.
We will also launch the SW CO Early Childhood Collaborative Public Awareness Campaign. This campaign values the importance of early childhood education and honors those in the profession with fan mail. Know an early childhood professional you want to celebrate? To sign up for fan mail or for more information, please feel free to contact:
ECE.FanMail@yahoo.com.
Pinwheels for Prevention Garden Planting
Join the Four Corners Child Advocacy Center this windy spring day to help bring awareness to child abuse prevention by participating in our “Pinwheels for Prevention” community pinwheel garden planting event.
Pinwheels are designed by community elementary school classrooms.
Friday, April 15th at 10:00 at the Cortez Welcome Center
School Readiness Family Night
Join us for a night of science, art, family, and fun. Build school readiness skills and fun as a family.
Stewards of Children
Thursday, April 28th form 5:30-8pm
JOIN THE
FOUR CORNERS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT! Stewards of Children is a prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for organizations that serve youth and for individuals concerned about the safety of children.
Cardboard Boat Race
The Pinon Project Youth Empowerment Project is holding a cardboard boat race at the Cortez Rec Center swimming pool from 9-12pm Saturday, April 30th. This event is free and open to all ages. Test out those engineering skills. For more information contact
Mike Yank.
Children's Festival
The Children's Festival is right around the corner, Saturday, April 30th from 9am-2pm, so mark your calendars. It is very exciting to bring this event to the community and watch it continue to grow and serve families of young children. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please call 970.529.0635 or email Tyra Hughes. The Children's Festival will be at the Cortez Recreation Center with activities taking place inside as well as outside, so think good weather!
