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		Calendar Meetings and events for the First 5 LA community. Meet the Grantmakers: Funding for Health Programs September 10, 2008 At this event five leading Health funders will gather to give you the inside scoop on the best ways to build a relationship with a funder, key issues in health-related funding and more. Creative Curriculum Training: The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddles, and Twos September 12, 2008 This training will provide teachers and caregivers with information that will help them increase their knowledge in child development and learning in order to assist each individual child. Councilman Tony Cardenas' First Annual San Fernando Valley Family Summer Festival September 13, 2008 Families with children can get involved in positive activities through the arts and entertainment at this summer festival series, including a special movie presentation. 11th Annual Back to School Event and Health Fair at Macedonia Baptist Church September 13, 2008 Join the fair for fun activities, free school supplies, workshops, games and entertainment. Valley Trauma Center's Annual Santa Clarita Children's Safety Fair September 13, 2008 The fair will provide information for the community on safety issues such as accidental poisoning, dental care, bicycle helmet safety, pool safety, low-cost insurance for children, among others.				Spotlight Notable people, policies, publications and more. Evie's Desk: Reflections on the Feria del Libro June 7th was the Feria del Libro: A Family Book Fair, and Evie was inspired by the more than 35,000 children and parents who attended and the more that 200 vendors that came to reach them. See the photo gallery! Forum Brings Together Funder and Grantee Communities to Learn In this time of budget cuts, agencies are looking to ways to keep their services going despite lost funds. Learn how the First 5 LA Sustainability Project has offered support for grantees. Policy Pick: L.A. City Council Approves Resolution Supporting First 5 LA As the state looks for solutions to the budget crisis, Proposition 10 dollars have been suggested as a source. To help protect First 5 LA funding, the LA City Council approved a formal resolution of support. Evie's Desk: ABC's of a Safe Summer Recognizing National Safety Month, Evie describes First 5 LA's partnership with ABC7 promoting the campaign ABC's of a Safe Summer. This three month long campaign will feature PSA's, events, and handout materials. 14 Chosen for Community Grants First 5 LA's latest initiative, the Community Opportunities Fund, is launching its first cycle. Fourteen L.A. County non-profits are on board with innovative policy and advocacy plans, as well as capacity building programs.


		News and Announcements Updates on early child development in Los Angeles and beyond. LA Best Babies Network Hosts Teen Pregnancy Prevention Artwork Contest August 25, 2008 So many choices...why pregnancy? was one of the winning teen pregnancy prevention messages recently displayed at a downtown Los Angeles art gallery. Learn about the LA Best Babies Network art contest and see photos of the showing. Immunization Month: Flu Season and the Vaccine August 25, 2008 Flu season is coming up, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends vaccines for all children 6 months and older. Learn about this year's recommended vaccines and how to keep children well. Staff Interview: Barbara Andrade DuBransky August 25, 2008 Barbara Andrade DuBransky is a First 5 LA planning and development officer and has been with the commission almost since it's inception. Hear our interview with Barbara as she tells us about her work, her family and Best Start LA.