Give Kids a Boost: Sun Valley Health and Safety Fair

Saturday, April 23, 2011


On Saturday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. families throughout the community will be provided with hands-on health, safety and educational activities offered by more than 35 community organizations. As part of Give Kids a Boost, free immunizations will be available through the Washoe County Health District, as well as free booster seats from REMSA’s Point of Impact program and other safety gear from Safe Kids Washoe County. In addition, children will be able to participate in an Easter egg scavenger hunt with Big Shot Bunny, have their faces painted and be entered to win raffle prizes.

Sun Valley Neighborhood Center
115 West 6th Avenue
Sun Valley, Nevada


Health Parters:
Access to Healthcare Network
American Lung Association
Amerigroup Community Care
Get Healthy Washoe
Nevada Cancer Institute
Saint Mary's WIC
UnitedHealthcare Health Plan of Nevada
Washoe County Health District
YMCA of the Sierra

Community Resources
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
CERT
Family TIES of Nevada
Galena Creek Visitor Center

Kiwanis Bikes
Nevada Humane Society

Tune In To Kids
United Way Nevada Early Education Project
Washoe County Animal Services
Washoe County Library
Washoe County School District Virtual Pre-K and Volunteer Services
Wells Fargo

Safety
Esther Bennett Railroad Club
Nevada Highway Patrol
Nevada Motor Transport Association
Northern Nevada DUI Task Force
Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver and Esther Bennett Railroad Club
REMSA/Point of Impact
Reno Fire Department
Sparks Police Department/SWAT
Washoe County Child ID Program
Washoe County School District Emergency Management
Wahoe County School Police
Washoe County Sheriff

Sponsors
Blue Moon Advertising and Promotional Products * Nevada State Immunization Program * Northern Nevada Immunization Coalition * Novartis * NV Energy * Puliz Moving and Storage * Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise * REMSA * Safe Kids Washoe County * Sun Valley Family Resource Center * Sun Valley General Improvement District * Virginia Palmer Elementary School