Safe Kids Yuma County

Calendar of Events

	Activity or Event
	FREE! CHILD SAFETY SEAT CLASSES   SAFE KIDS Car Seat Classes are held at the Yuma County Public Health Services District auditorium and are conducted by a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician.  Classes are held every-other Friday in alternating English/Spanish languages. See schedule below.   English Language Class starts at 9:00 A.M. Spanish Language Class Starts at 11:00 A.M   January 7, 21 February 4, 18 March 4, 18 April 1, 15, 29 May 13, 27 June 10, 24 July 8, 22 August 5, 19 September 2, 16, 30 October 14, 28 November 11, 25 December 9, 16     The classes are approximately 2 hours long (including the installation of the seat in your vehicle.  The Classes are FREE!   You are encouraged to:  Bring the vehicle you will be using Bring the child so we can show you where to place the harness straps, etc. Bring other family members as well, since this is lifesaving information you will be receiving, the more people that receive it the better.  Bring your car seat (if you have one).   NOTE!  If you are on AHCCCS, Food Stamps AND WIC you may qualify for a free car seat.  If you are on at least one of these programs you may still purchase a car seat at a discounted rate.. Call for details. PLEASE CALL  (928) 317- 4667 to schedule an appointment!     (Additional Classes are held at YRMC.   For information on YRMC classes call 336-7058.) Getting it Right! Here a Car Seat Technician helps family with installation.
	SAFE KIDS Coalition Bi-Monthly Meetings   All Chair persons should be ready to give a brief update.   Meetings are held every other month at 2:00 PM in the conference room @   Yuma Main Library 2951 S. 21st Dr. Yuma, AZ 85364   Fill free to bring a friend !  Meetings Scheduled for 2011:   January 26 March 30 May 25 July 27 September 28 November 30
	2012 Bike Rodeo Event                       When:    April 21st, Saturday   Where:  Yuma Civic Center                  Parking  Lot   Time:     Registration 8:00-9:00AM               Bicycle Rodeo 9:30-11:30AM     To pre-register call teh Parks and Recreation Department at 373-5243. Pre-registration ends on March 29th. Only pre-registered participants will receive a free helmet. Event limited to 100 particiapnts. Free Event for ages 3-12. Participants will receive a free bike inspection, helmet fitting, and automitaically be entered into the bike raffle. Bicycles only (training wheels ok) Formore in formation regarding the event call Ryan Butcher at 928-317-4667, otherwise call Parks and Recreation  to register at 928-373-5243
	WATER SAFETY EVENT Fun for the entire family. Static Displays (police, fire, etc) Free entertainment Free child finger-printing and photo I.D.'s available Free swim time (planned but not sure at this time) Multi-agency booths with great program information and "freebee's" Free Food and Drink for those that visit all booths