National Smile Week The second week in August is National Smile Week. Make the most of it by taking time to focus on oral health and have fun with your little one’s smile at the same time. A healthy mouth, […]
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Newsletter July – August 2017: National Friendship Day is August 6
National Friendship Day is August 6 What could be better than a day dedicated to friends and friendship? In 1935, the U.S. Congress thought so and declared the first Sunday of August as Friendship Day. Observance of this special day […]
Newsletter July – August 2017: July is National Blueberry Month
July is National Blueberry Month Celebrate with the Fun, Kid-friendly Treats In July, we traditionally celebrate the birth of our nation. But July also marks the unofficial birthday of an all-American fruit: the blueberry. One of the first truly American […]
Newsletter July – August 2017: Community Events
Community Events 9th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference May 30-June 2 First 5 was proud to sponsor and host a booth at the 9th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference. Presented by California Department of Public Health, California Department of Education, Nutrition Policy […]
Newsletter July – August 2017: Beyond the Beach – Free Summertime Fun in San Diego
Beyond the Beach – Free Summertime Fun in San Diego Chula Vista Lemon Festival August 611:00 AM to 5:00 PM353 Third Avenue, Chula Vista The Lemon Festival celebrates Chula Vista’s heritage as the “Lemon Capital of the World” and will […]
Newsletter November – December 2016: Healthy Holiday Recipes
Healthy Holiday Recipes Cinnamon Sugar Apple ChipsIngredients: 2 apples, cored, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon canola oil cooking spray Directions: Heat oven to 200°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper; spray paper with cooking spray. […]
Newsletter November – December 2016: Keeping Minds Sharp While Having Fun
Keeping Minds Sharp While Having Fun National Game and Puzzle Week, November 20-26, 2016 National Game and Puzzle week is celebrated annually Sunday through Saturday of Thanksgiving week. The celebration was created to encourage families to play board games, cards, […]
Newsletter September – October 2016: Community Events
Community Events Pre-Deployment Resource Fair On Wednesday, July 27, 2016, First 5 San Diego had a presence at the Naval Base San Diego to support its USS Makin Island Pre-Deployment Resource Fair. Hundreds of Navy employees and their family members […]
Newsletter September – October 2016: Healthy Recipes
Healthy Recipes Chocolate-dipped Clementines Ingredients: 4oz bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped 6 clementines, peeled and separated into segments Coarse Sea Salt Directions: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on high power in […]
Newsletter September – October 2016: First 5 High Five
First 5 High Five On June 7, 2016, Suzie’s Farm hosted a Healthy Living “Day at the Farm” event. Nearly 50 families gathered at Suzie’s Farm to see where organic vegetables were grown, pick their own bag of fresh vegetables […]