Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Mountain View

See below for classes at our TWO Mountain View Centers. Note: the Escuela FRC is partially funded by the City of Mountain View and is for Mountain View Residents only.

News
·         See October Overview for news and upcoming events in all cities.

Mercy Street FRC Classes:
For a complete description of our classes, go here
Please register with The Mercy St FRC, at mercystreetfrc@gmail.com, or by calling 650-967-4813


New/Limited Time Classes & Events

3rd Annual Halloween Party (Sunnyvale)
Date: Saturday, October 27
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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. Please register.

Fall Planting Party 
DateMonday, October 15
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View
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. This will happen during our regular Monday Play and Learn – class size limit is not in effect for this event. All welcome.

Monthly Book Study Group (Spanish) – How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids
DateFirst Monday of every month (October 1)
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes:  Book is provided free in our New Parent Kits. Please speak to Yadira Rios, group facilitator in advance in case there is anything you should know. Group is in Spanish

Bombay Jam® (Intro)
DateWednesday, November 14
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View
Notes: No childcare provided, but if your child can play quietly by herself with you supervising, they can stay in the room. Space is limited to 6 people, registration required.


Please register with The Mercy St FRC, at mercystreetfrc@gmail.com, or by calling 650-967-4813


Ongoing Classes at Mercy Street FRC

Play & Learn
Led by Volunteers Sharmila & Yuko
DateMondays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: This class is first come, first served for the first 15 children/30 people (due to the classroom size, for safety reasons). Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early (or 30 to secure a spot) – it will most likely fill each week. If you arrive before 10am and do not get a spot, you will receive priority entrance for the next week if you arrive before 10 the following week. (Limit 5 for priority entrance).English with Japanese available. This class will change its time to 10:30am-12:00pm starting in November.

Play & Learn – New!
Led by Volunteers Tracy, Candice and Thao
DateTuesdays
Time: 10:00am – 11:30 am
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 15 children / 30 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. In English, with Vietnamese and Korean available.

Play & Learn (Spanish)
Led by Yadira Rios
DateWednesdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00 pm
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 15 children / 30 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. For Spanish speaking families only.

Play & Learn (Japanese)
Led by Volunteers Yuko Fujimoto
DateFridays, ongoing
Time: 10:15am - 11:45 am
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 15 children / 30 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. In Japanese with English available. All are welcome.

Family Day Arts Enrichment
Led by Volunteers Lu & Diane
Date: Saturday, October 20 (usually the third Saturday of the month)
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy Street, Mountain View
Notes: For all caregivers & children. Registration Required. Class will be limited to the first 15 children / 30 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. Spanish available.

Cafecito (Spanish)
Led by Ana Moreno
DateMonthly, first Friday of the month. October 5
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Address: 748 Mercy St, Mountain View
Notes: Monthly gathering for Spanish speaking moms to share, drink coffee/tea, and connect. Childcare provided. Want a class in English or another language? Please contact us for more information.


ESCUELA FRC Classes:
All classes are currently ongoing and no registration is required. Questions? Call 650-967-4813. This FRC is partially funded by the City of Mountain View. Classes at Escuela FRC are for Mountain View residents only.


Play & Learn
Led by Volunteers Woomi & Einat
DateMondays
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)
Notes: Class is back! No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 13 families / 26 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end.

Play & Learn (Spanish)
Led by staff member Yadira Rios
DateTuesdays 
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 13 families / 26 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. For Spanish speaking families only.

Play & Learn (Spanish)
Led by Volunteer Margarita and Staff Ana Moreno
DateThursdays
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address: 260 Escuela Ave, Mountain View (behind Senior Center)
Notes: No registration required, but class will be limited to the first 13 families / 26 people who enter per class. Please plan to arrive on time and stay until the end. Spanish speaking families only.