Reach Out and Read’s 7th Annual Read and Romp
Reach Out and Read San Diego (RORSD) held its seventh annual Read and Romp on February 27th, 2016 at the McMillin Event Center at Liberty Station in Point Loma. The fundraising event included a raffle, silent auction, as well as dance and story time. Storybook stations carried themes of classic children’s books such as Maurice Sendaks’ “Where the Wild Things Are” and featured related games, arts and crafts projects, and other fun activities. First 5 San Diego was a proud of sponsor the event, and hosted a booth that encouraged parents to read to their children and promote a love of reading.
RORSD prepares children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together. RORSD serves more than 65,000 children and their families annually. For more information about Reach Out and Read San Diego, visit www.rorsd.org.
Read Across America Day
In 1998, the National Education Association established Read Across America Day as a celebration of reading. Events are held around America on March 2nd every year in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Executive Director Kim Gallo and Assistant Executive Director Gloria Corral-Terrazas participated in Read Across America Day by reading to children at the Child Development Associates’ The Parks Child Development Center in National City.
Upcoming Events
Event | Date | Time | Location | Produced By | What is the event? |
| March for Babies – North County | Saturday, April 09, 2016 | 8:00AM Registration 7:00AM | Pier Amphitheater, 200 N the Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054 | March of Dimes | This event takes place in 1,400 communities across the nation, involving thousands of volunteers to raise the money needed to save babies’ lives. For over 77 years people in the San Diego community have joined together to walk to ensure moms have full-term pregnancies and babies are born healthy. |
| Day of the Child | Saturday, April 23 | 11:00am-3:00pm | Memorial Park, 373 Park Way, Chula Vista, 91910 | Chula Vista Community Collaborative | A free family event that provides resources to keep children safe, healthy, and well informed of services in the community. The event focuses on providing a safer and healthier environment for young people by promoting family/community togetherness. There will be plenty of fun activities such as entertainment, face painting, performers, dance contests, puppets, magic show, story time, games, and more. |
| March for Babies – Balboa Park | Saturday, April 23 | 8:00am | Balboa Park, 2514 6th Ave, San Diego, 92103 | March of Dimes | This event takes place in 1,400 communities across the nation, involving thousands of volunteers to raise the money needed to save babies’ lives. For over 77 years people in the San Diego community have joined together to walk to ensure moms have full-term pregnancies and babies are born healthy. |
| Parenting Expo | Saturday, May 7 | 8:00am-1:00pm | Four Points Sheraton Hotel 8110 Aero Drive, San Diego, 92123 | Child Abuse Prevention Coordination Council | Cutting-edge parent education about healthy children and families. Free childcare and lunch provided. Register by calling 714-517-1900, ext. 237 or 217 |