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Upcoming Events

We list all the family resources and events we know about on our online calendar, but you can also click on individual listings to view or print flyers for free services.

May 3

PROTECTIVE FACTORS CONVENING

Join us May 3 at Whiskey Creek for a free training by Strategies on the Protective Factors Framework. Learn how local agencies are working together to save time & money, and to streamline family services. RSVP NOW FOR FREE LUNCH!

May 5

FUEL FOR FUN JAMBOREE
Altrusa’s annual literacy and health fair is admission free, focused on children aged 12 and younger and their families, and includes everything from free child dental checks to carnival games.

CINCO DE MAYO
La Causa is throwing a celebratory picnic at the Bishop City Park May 5. Events will take place between 3 and 5 PM, and a giant potluck dinner starting from 5 to 7 PM will follow. Please bring enough to feed 5!

May 8 & 15

POSITIVE PARENTING
Learn how to modify your child's behavior with these positive discipline strategies Tuesday, May 8th & 15th at 6PM.

May 9,16,23,30
MUSIC & MOTION CLASS

Register now for our free outdoor music & motion class that will have your little ones moovin and groovin Wednesdays in May.

May 12

FIESTA DE LONE PINE

Cinco de Mayo-styled fun will be had by all who head to the Lone Pine Park on Sat. May 12 to eat, play, & relax. First 5 Inyo will be handing out free books in both English & Spanish, as well as other free healthy resources for families!

 

Our next Commission meeting will be Thursday, April 19 from 8 to 10 AM at the One Stop Conference Rm. at 912 N. Main St. in Bishop. Please turn in any agenda requests or Strategic Grant applications the week before to ensure inclusion on the agenda.

Click here for past Minutes and Agendas. You can access the First 5 CA Annual_Report_2010-11, the First 5 Inyo 2009-10 Annual Report, and our 2009-2014 Strategic Plan.

 

Click here to access information about Grants & Funding .

Strategic Grants - up to $2,500

awarded monthly at Commission Mtngs.

Strategic Grant Workshop PPT

Strategic Grant Application 2011-12
     a) Strategic Grant Scoring Sheet

     b) Non- Supplantation Policy

     c) W-9

Special & Targeted Grants - to $60,000

awarded yearly or by Commission invitation

1) ALL Proposals Due April 30, 2012
     Please place in flowered basket in
     WIC office next door to First 5 Inyo

Logic Model Worshop PPT

Special Grant RFP for FY 2012-13

     a) Sample & Blank Logic Models

     b) Sample SOW w/ Timelines

     c) Sample Contract
         Sample Invoices & SOW                 

    d) Non-Supplantation Policy & Cert.

         W-9 Form

    e) 2009-2014 Strategic Plan

        & Special Grant Score Form

2010-11 Special Grant RFP Release

Lone Pine Literacy Party

Healthy Handfuls January 2010

Dino-Mite Reader's Theatre

Healthy Handfuls December 2009

Healthy Handfuls November 2009

Harvest Festival Healthy Alternatives

GS Troop 332 Wins Book Drive

Healthy Handfuls October 2009

Labor Day Health Van Fun

Strategic Grant Workshops in June

Reading Railroad Easter Launch

Reach Out & Read Reaches 1,000

Literacy Trick or Treat Winners

Click here for First 5 California Parent Resources and here for County & State Resources.

If you are expecting a baby, or have a newborn, call us for a New Parent Kit.

You can also stop by our office at 568 W. Line Street, across from the post office, for free Child Development info or to borrow Parenting DVDs.