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Calendar

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Art Explosion: A Public Art Exhibit Celebrating the Collaboration Between Free Arts and Children's Bureau
Tues., April 26, 2011
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The Road to Health: Improving Community Wellbeing Through Transportation
Wed., April 27, 2011
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Genetic Evaluation of Autism: "Is it All in the Family?"
Wed., April 27, 2011
10 a.m.

Peacemaking with Preschoolers
Thurs., April 28, 2011
9 a.m. - Noon

Build Critical Leadership Skills in 2011 with ESC
Application Deadline:
Fri., April 29, 2011

Brain Development & Attachment and the NRF
Fri., April 29, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

A Competency-based Approach to Clinical Supervision
Mon., May 2, 2011
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Free Tax & Financial Seminar for Nonprofits
Thurs., May 5, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Autism: Feeding & Nutrition Challenges
Fri., May 6, 2011
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Transitioning Non-Oral to Oral Feeding
Sat., May 7, 2011
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Building Opportunities 2011: The Nonprofit Shared Space and Services Conference
Mon. May 9 -
Wed., May 11, 2011

Socio-emotional Milestones and Development
Thurs., May 12, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Focus Groups and Surveys
Fri., May 13, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

DIR/Floor Time: A Developmental/Relational Treatment of Autism and Sensory Processing Disorders
Fri.
Sat., May 14, 2011
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Infant Massage Certification Training
Wed., May 18 -
Sat., May 21, 2011

ASQ-3 (Ages & Stages Questionnaire)
Fri., May 20, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

American Diabetes Association Expo
Sat., May 21, 2011
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
April 25, 2011
Autism Awareness Month
Grantee Profile: Special Needs Network
Special Needs Network, which brings resources and information to families of children with autism in South Los Angeles, is honored by the Board of Supervisors for Autism Awareness Month. More �
Autism: Can Early Intervention Improve Social and Communication Skills?
Experts agree that behavioral programs can greatly improve social and language skills in young children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. More �
Retracted Study Linking Autism to Vaccinations Found Fraudulent
Health professionals are trying to undo the damage done by bogus report and encourage vaccinations. Most are getting the message, but some are still choosing not to vaccinate. More �

For Your Information...
Nonfiler Revocation List for Nonprofits
More than 300,000 nonprofit organizations whose tax-exempt statuses were revoked for failure to file an annual return will be identified soon by the IRS. Even if an organization is not on the Nonfiler Revocation List, the revocation can affect it. Find out how and learn more by downloading GuideStar's free report, "What Automatic Revocation of Nonprofit Tax Exemptions Means for You: A Review for Nonprofits, Grantmakers, and Donors."

Evie's Desk 
L.A. Times Festival of Books
It's hard to imagine there can ever be an event more interesting, fun and educational than the annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.

There truly is something for everybody, between the seminars, concerts and books. So many books! Plus, amazing writers chatting and signing books. About 140,000 people are expected to attend the shows, seminars, panels, presentations and the more than 300 exhibitors at this multi-cultural and diverse event that celebrates the written word.

The Festival, being held this year for the first time at the University of Southern California (right in our Metro L.A. Best Start Community), is a wonderful opportunity to inspire a love of books in children. The excitement and energy of the Festival will rub off on even the youngest tots. Beautifully illustrated covers, tantalizing stories and talented people to read them are sure to spark an interest in reading and books that can last a lifetime.

 

Access to the entire Festival is free, including most of the entertainment. Those with children will find lots of great music and stories on the Target Children's Stage (click here for schedules). Celebrity author Jamie Lee Curtis and popular children's book author Mo Willems are among the presenters. High-energy and fun bands performing children's music, including Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players and Disney Junior's Choo-Choo Soul with Genevive are sure to get little ones dancing and clapping along.

 

While you're there, be sure to stop by the First 5 LA booth. Our staff would love to meet you, and will have free books, activities, story readings and balloons for kids.

 

The Los Angeles Times also honors authors during the event. This year, the prestigious Robert Kirsch Award is going to beloved children's author Beverly Cleary, the writer behind the adventures starring Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins and all of their pals. For decades, Cleary's warm and engaging books have fostered a love of reading in young children, and we congratulate her for her dedication, talent and inspiration.

 

See you at the Festival!

 

Evelyn V. Martinez

 

Chief Executive Officer
First 5 LA

 

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