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Play and Learn Returns to Canon Music! September 4 marks the return of the always popular Play and Learn class in Cupertino. In order to accommodate the most families possible, we are doing a week-to-week format with no registration required. However, space is very limited at Canon (13 children maximum for safety reasons), so it is highly recommended that you arrive before 10am to secure a slot. The classes are taught by dedicated vounteers. Please come and support our volunteers by assisting with clean up, putting the furniture back in its place, reading the book during story time. See more details in the class section.

LTI Fundraiser - "Playful Parenting - Improvisational Skills For Family Life"  (canceled)

Fall Focus on Health and Fitness: FIRST 5 LTI received a grant from Lucille Packard to improve health and fitness in our community. We will be partnering with local health & fitness providers to offer classes for kids, parents, and kids/parents together. The purpose is get to us moving and familiar with local fitness providers, nutrition experts, and opportunities to be active as a family. 

Here's a list of plans we have so far:

• Go for a group hike to Rancho San Antonio on September 7
• Strollfit Baby Bootcamp - exercise for moms with kids in the stroller! In Cupertino (see Cupertino link)
• Infant Massage at Mercy Street (see Mountain View link for details)
• See classes section for details

FREE REI Hike and Activities Hosted by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County to Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve - Saturday August 11 from 10am-1pm. Join REI at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve in Los Altos for a morning of family campsite activities. REI and TNF will bring the gear, you bring the family! Activities include a geocaching hike, trail mix creation station, 10 (hiking) essentials packing game, bean bag toss, and more. Take home giveaways from REI and TNF, and enter to win great sweepstakes prizes, including a TNF tent and two REI packs. Space is limited. To register for these free events, visit www.rei.com/saratoga. For more information, contact REI’s Philip Watkins at pwatkin@rei.com/ 408.871.8765. For additional resources for outdoor fun with your kids, visit http://www.rei.com/family-adventure orhttp://www.thenorthface.com/en_US/get-outdoors/.  

Halloween Costume Exchange: Wouldn't it be nice if your kids could just wear last year's costumes? After all, they only wore them once. While you can't magically make last year's costume fit again, you might find a gently used costume for free at our costume exchange!  

First: Donate your old costumes (clean and gently used) to during your classes or at the FIRST 5 Mercy Street Office at 748 Mercy Street in Mountain view between August 6 - September 28.

Next: Come to our exchange event at : 

             Mountain View Mercy Street FRC: Saturday September 29 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm

Note: To participate, we ask that you donate your old costume and understand that you may not find a new one that you want to replace it with, and we will not be able to give you your old costume back. Hopefully though, you'll find a great new (to you) costume that your child will love.

Don't Have a Costume to Exchange? Costumes may be purchased for $5 from 11:30am - 12:00pm.

Save the Date!

Fall Planting Party

Date: Saturday, September 15

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Address: New World CDC, 730 East Homestead, Sunnyvale, CA

Notes: Families and friends are all invited to come to our Fall Planting Party to learn and play. Help plant seasonal vegetables and plants. Find out where good food comes from and learn about eating healthy foods. Stories, Songs, Crafts, and plant the crops. Wear closed-toed shoes and sun protection. No registration necessary.

Third Annual Halloween Party

Date: Saturday, October 27

Time: TBD - Stay tuned!

Address: New World CDC, 730 East Homestead, Sunnyvale, CA

Notes: Our most popular event of the year. Costume parade, photo booth, crafts and FUN! A candy-free, healthy Halloween event. No registration necessary.

Cupertino Classes & Events:

Outdoor Play & Learn

Led by Nancy & Volunteers

Date: Fridays, July 20 - August 31

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am

Address: Wilson Park - S. Portal, Cupertino (parking on S. Portal)

Notes: Open to all families - no registration required

Play & Learn

Led by Volunteers Sushma, Prithi and 

Date: Tuesdays, September 4 - November 6

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am

Address: Canon Music, 10885 S. Blaney Ave, Cupertino

Notes:  No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 13 families / 26 people who enter per class. Families often arrive by 9:30 or 9:45 to secure a spot, but it is first come, first served. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end.

REI Hike and Activities at Skyline Ridge in Los Altos

Hosted by FIRST 5 Santa Clara County and REI Saratoga

Cost: FREE

Date: Saturday, August 11

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Address: Sunnyvale Community Center, Main Recreation Center, 550 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale.

Notes:  Registration Required. Space is limited. To register for these free events, visit www.rei.com/saratoga. For more information, contact REI’s Philip Watkins at pwatkin@rei.com/ 408.871.8765. For additional resources for outdoor fun with your kids, visit http://www.rei.com/family-adventure orhttp://www.thenorthface.com/en_US/get-outdoors/.  

LTI Fundraiser "Effective Parenting: Walk the Talk" in Sunnyvale
By Maddi Pascua, ATR, MFT Intern and Sue Walden

Cost: $35 in advance, $40 at the door.
Date: Thursday, September 6
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Address: Sunnyvale Community Center, Main Recreation Center, 550 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale.
Notes:  Registration Required. Childcare is available