SPECIAL EVENTS Free Parenting Workshops | Registration Required Avondale Public Library, in partnership with AZ Children's Association & Maricopa County Health will host parenting


workshops for parents of children ages 2-5 years. Space is limited.


FIRST FIVE YEARS™ This 4-session series will help you nurture your child with a “just right” combination of freedom and positive discipline.


✓ Child Brain Development ✓ Prevent Tantrums & Other Challenges ✓ Calming Techniques ✓ Prep for School Readiness


To register please contact Valerie Echeverria at vecheverria@ arizonaschildren.org or (480) 266-4178.


Tuesdays, Jan 10, 17, 24 & 31 | 11:15 am - 12:30 pm


LOS PRIMEROS CINCO AÑOS™ Este programa de cuatro sesiones le ayudará a criar a su hijo combinando de manera “justa”, el fomento de la autonomía y el establecimiento de una disciplina positiva.


✓ Desarrollo Cerebral Infantil ✓ Prevención de Berrinches & Otros Desafíos ✓ Técnicas de Relajación ✓ Preparación para el Éxito Escolar


El espacio es limitado, por favor llame a Yaneth Laird, ylaird@ arizonaschildren.org o (602) 291-8408 para registrarse.


Martes, Febrero 14, 21, 28 & Marzo 7 | 11:30 am - 1 pm


EAT, PLAY, GROW Each participant will learn fun physical activities to do with their children and new tips on eating healthy. For parents of children age 5 years or younger. Each participant will receive a class certificate and a gift. Children are welcome to attend the training.


To register contact Jasmine Sanchez at (602) 568-9771, jasminesanchez@mail.maricopa.gov. Tuesdays, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Mar 21, 28 & Apr 4, 11


RAISING A READER® This engaging series includes 4 workshops for parents and 12 weeks of award-winning books to read with your child at home.


Participate in Raising a Reader® & learn:


✓ How to excite your child with books & build a reading routine at home


✓ Effective techniques to foster language & early literacy development ✓ Helpful connections with your local library ✓ How book sharing promotes healthy brain development


To register please call Carmen Angulo (480) 416-0739 or email cangulo@arizonaschildren.org.


Tuesdays, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm | Apr 18, 25 & May 2, 9 Facebook @AvondaleLibrary


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6 • RAVE January - April 2023 HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT:


` Bulk Trash Pick-Up ` Special Events ` Code Inspection Process ` Human Service Referrals ` Library Material Availability


WANT TO REPORT:


` Graffiti ` Street Light Outages ` Potholes ` Homelessness Activity ` Park & Trail Conditions


The city's goal is to make homelessness rare, brief, and non- recurring by providing leadership, coordination, planning, and mobilization of a robust array of human services.


For information on homeless services, please call (623) 333- 2713 or email the SONAR Team (Street Outreach Navigation And Resources) at SONAR@AvondaleAZ.gov.


Please use the AviWise app or the city website to report home- lessness activity. This can include everything from a grouping of people in tents to a single individual with a tarp or mat. Please select Homelessness Services as the type of issue.


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