Events
Discover events, activities and training for children 0-5, families and service providers.
Discovery Playgroup
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsWednesday, February 26, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Venue: Shasta Family YMCA | 1155 N. Court St., Discovery Room in Y South, Redding, CA 96001
A fun and engaging program for kids ages 3-5 to experience a classroom-like setting! Guided by Frog Street's innovation, grant-funded curriculum provided by First 5 Shasta, children will explore, play, and learn essential skills to prepare for school success. Join us for hands-on activities, social interaction, and early education fun.
For more information call the Y at 530-246-9622
Burney Library Story Time
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsThursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Organizers: Shasta Public LibrariesVenue: Burney Library | 37116 Main Street, Burney, CA 96013
Join us at the Burney Library every Wednesday for stories, a craft and healthy snack!
Support provided by First 5 Shasta
Anderson Library Story Time!
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsThursday, February 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Organizers: Friends of the Shasta County LibraryVenue: Anderson Library | 3200 West Center Street, Anderson, CA 96007
Children's Dental Health Month will be celebrated with Jenny Jones from Shasta County Local Oral Health Program. Learn the proper way to brush your teeth with the use of puppets. Receive a dental kit and a complimentary copy of the book The Night Before the Dentist. Sticker project and coloring provided by First 5 Shasta.
Gaelin Elmore - To Be the Difference
Category: Children 0 - 5, Parents, ProvidersFriday, February 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Organizers: Kindred Hearts PresentsVenue: SCOE Shasta Hall | 2985 Innsbruck Drive, Redding, CA 96003
Gaelin Elmore, former NFL player and nationally acclaimed speaker, will share his powerful journey from foster care to professional football - and now to stages across the country - helping communities reimagine belonging and resilience for youth.
Why attend?
Shasta County's youth face some of the highest ACEs rates in the state. Learn actionable strategies to foster belonging, build resilience, and make a lasting impact.
Who should attend?
Anyone passionate about supporting youth.
- Parents
- Caregivers
- Educators
- Social Workers
- Therapists
- Coaches
Registration is required! Morning keynote: 9-11 am; Evening keynote: 6 - 8 pm
Need more information: https://www.kindredheartsprogr...
RegisterStory Time at The Shop Around the Corner
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsFriday, February 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Organizers: The Shop Around the CornerVenue: The Shop Around the Corner | 1430 Butte Street, Redding, CA 96001
Join us at The Shop Around the Corner in downtown Redding the last Friday of the month for children's story time! We look forward to seeing you!
Trauma-Responsive & Resilience Building in Practice
Category: Parents, ProvidersTuesday, March 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:30pm
Organizers: First 5 ShastaVenue: First 5 Shasta | 393 Park Marina Circle, Redding, CA 96001
Trauma-Responsive and Resilience-Building in Practice provides an overview on the neurobiology of trauma, the impact of toxic stress on a child and adult and introduces the science of resilience and neuroplasticity. Participants will walk away understanding the difference between a challenging behavior and a trauma trigger. The training will guide educators working with children to understand trauma as well as its impact on young children's brains, behavior, learning, and development. The training introduces a range of trauma-responsive and resilience building practices they can use in their programs to create strength-based environments that support children's health, healing, and resiliency.
Presented by the Center for Optimal Brain Integration®
With over 30 years of collective experience, we care about providing services that help humans reach their highest potential. Every training or consultive support, maximizes an opportunity to develop integrated and optimal health. The Center for Optimal Brain Integration® trains, coaches and consults internationally on trauma-responsive practices and social-emotional strategies that build resilience.
Registration is required. In-person and Zoom registration is available.
Register
Discovery Playgroup
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsWednesday, March 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Venue: Shasta Family YMCA | 1155 N. Court St., Discovery Room in Y South, Redding, CA 96001
A fun and engaging program for kids ages 3-5 to experience a classroom-like setting! Guided by Frog Street's innovation, grant-funded curriculum provided by First 5 Shasta, children will explore, play, and learn essential skills to prepare for school success. Join us for hands-on activities, social interaction, and early education fun.
For more information call the Y at 530-246-9622
Empower Hour: Social-Emotional Competence of Children
Category: Parents, ProvidersWednesday, March 5, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Organizers: Shasta Strengthening FamiliesVenue: NVCSS | 2400 Washington Avenue, Redding, CA 96001
The Shasta Strengthening Families Collaborative invites all community champions to come together to share the power of protective factors to keep families strong and children safe.
RegisterBurney Library Story Time
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsThursday, March 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Organizers: Shasta Public LibrariesVenue: Burney Library | 37116 Main Street, Burney, CA 96013
Join us at the Burney Library every Wednesday for stories, a craft and healthy snack!
Support provided by First 5 Shasta
Anderson Library Story Time!
Category: Children 0 - 5, ParentsThursday, March 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Organizers: Friends of the Shasta County LibraryVenue: Anderson Library | 3200 W. Center Street, Anderson, CA 96007
Dr. Seuss Celebration presented by Anderson New Technology High School drama students. Come join these delightful students for a reading a presentation of some of your favorite Dr. Seuss stories! Stickers and Seuss fun craft projects provided by First 5 Shasta.