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This workshop will define sudden infant death syndrome, discuss risk factors and identify safe sleeping positions and environments.

• This class is designed for childcare providers, but is also open to expectant and new parents.
• Childcare providers will receive a certificate upon completion of this course.
• Presentation and handouts have been  developed by the Department of Early  Education and Care.

About the Presenter: Amy McCabe, RN, BSN, is the pediatric and newborn educator for Lowell General Hospital. She is a certified childbirth educator and has been a nurse in the Maternal Child Health field for nearly 20 years with a focus on newborn medicine.

Registration Required: Call 1-877-LGH-WELL or visit lowellgeneral.org/health to sign up for this FREE workshop.

MetaMovements Latin Dance Company and the GLHA would like to invite you to an event that we will be hosting near you on Saturday, August 6th. MetaMovements is a Latin Dance Company that uses dance as a way to promote healthy and positive lifestyles to communities around the Boston area. They are excited to announce that for the first time they will be bringing their popular event, Salsa In The Park to the Lowell community. This is a free event that is friendly for all ages and involves tons of dancing, meeting new people and having fun. Free performances and salsa lessons are also offered during the event.

Each year the Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture (ISPRC) addresses a racial or cultural issue that could benefit from a pragmatic, scholarly, or grassroots focus through its Diversity Challenge conference.  The theme of Diversity Challenge 2016 is Race, Culture, and Educating Our Youths.  The two-day conference includes panel discussions, symposia, workshops, structured discussions, poster sessions and individual presentations by invited experts in education, administration, research, mental health, and community activism.

Be a part of this year’s Challenge by registering for our October 28-29, 2016 conference.

Registration fees are as follows:

DIVERSITY CHALLENGE 2016 FEES

 Continuing Education Credits (CE’s)  will be offered through the Massachusetts Psychological Association. Attendees may purchase 6 CE credits for $40 or 12 CE credits for $80.

Join us at the first annual Miles for Meals 5k road race, to help the MVFB relieve hunger
Run the Race!  Register at http://mvfb.org/event/1st-annual-5k-to-fight-hunger/
Sponsor the Race!

o $1000 – Company logo on bibs, t-shirts and all marketing materials
o $500  – Company logo on mile marker and t-shirts
o $250  – Company logo on t-shirts
o $100  – Friend of the Foodbank
o $30  – Cost per runner (includes t-shirt, hot dog and beverage)

Sponsor Online at www.mvfb.org OR Mail registration form and Payment to Merrimack Valley Food Bank, P.O. Box 8638, Lowell, MA 01853 For more information contact Sue Zacharer at 978-454-7272 or szacharer@mvfb.org  Volunteers also needed.

$5 Admission (For tickets contact Ruth Ogembo at 978-322-8949)
All proceeds benefit Quoc Le Memorial Scholarship Fund & Lowell Community Health Center Teen BLOCK

For: Teens ages 14-17
Focus: Discussion topics include dating and healthy relationships, self-esteem, and empowerment.
We are a welcome and open environment and participants should expect a comfortable and judgement-free zone.

DROP-IN INFORMATION SESSION
AUGUST 8TH AT 2:30 PM
Come grab some pizza and more information!

Please contact Maria at Alternative House for more information:
1-978-937-5777 or admin2@alternative-house.org