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May 15, 2009





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Go For Health! E-Newsletter




Important Announcement:
Please join us for the
2nd Annual Go for Health!
School Wellness Awards
 
May 27, 2009 from 5-7 pm
County office of Education Technology Center
400 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
Featuring:
Opening Address by Superintendent Michael Watkins,
Remarks by Shebreh Kalantari (GFH! Coordinator), Awards Presentation, Best Practices Presentation
 
For more information or to RSVP contact
Dena Loijos: dloijos@health.co.santa-cruz.us








Funding Opportunity:
2009-2010 Request for Mini-Grant Applications
Network for a Healthy California - Central Coast Region
 
DEADLINE:  MAY 25, 2009
 

The Nutrition & Fitness Collaborative of the Central Coast (NFCCC) is pleased to announce a Request for Applications (RFA) for mini grants that strive to realize the vision of the NFCCC that "all Central Coast  residents practice healthy eating and physical activity in communities that value, support and promote these life-long behaviors."  The California Department of Public Health has designated a portion of its Network for a Healthy California - Central Coast Region funds for initiatives to support the mission of the NFCCC. As administrative agent for these funds, the Collaborative is seeking applications from
organizations, agencies, groups and individuals serving low-income (i.e. food stamp eligible) residents in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties. Funding requests may range from $1500 - $3,000, and multiple grants will be awarded. Funds must be spent and all projects/activities must be completed between October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010.  
 
For more information about the Nutrition and Fitness Collaborative of the Central Coast, click here.







Announcement:
A Must-See Film:  Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood
 
The Media Education Foundation has just released a new film called Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood. The film, which features CCFC staff and Steering Committee members, takes a powerful look at how corporations relentlessly target children and the impact of that marketing. 
 
The film is a great organizing tool - the perfect way to raise awareness about the commercialization of childhood, connect with local parents and activists, and support the work of CCFC. That's why CCFC members all over the country are hosting screenings of Consuming Kids in their communities. To see if there's a screening near you, please click here.
 






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Funny Food Faces
Make Fruits and Vegetables Fun for Everyone!
 
Looking for fun ways to get your kids to eat their fruits and veggies?  First 5 Santa Cruz County offers creative activities to help make eating healthy fun for the whole family! 
 
For a free copy of First 5 California's mini cookbook "Yummy For Your Tummy" with easy, healthy and affordable recipes, call 800-KIDS-025.
 
To learn more halthy habits for your family, call First 5 Santa Cruz County at (831)465-2217 or visit www.first5scc.org
 


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Give- Donate your bike!

Do you have an old bike that is just sitting in your garage and not being used?  Please consider donating it to a great program.
 
The Bike Shack is a free program that teaches the community of Watsonville how to fix bikes and provides free and low cost bikes to those in need.  Below is just one example of the great work they are doing in the community.  
 
If you have a donation, please contact the bike shack directly at 831.238.5290 or by email.

Advocate for  52-10!

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Go for Health! has adopted the Maine Youth Overweight Collabrative's (MYOC) social marketing campaign, 52-10.
 
Find out what these numbers stand for here.
 

Volunteer - Do you have free time on your hands?
United Way and Volunteer Centers work with volunteers and local nonprofits to develop the best opportunities for youth, busy working adults and seniors.

Contact the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County today at 831.427.5070.


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