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FREE VIRTUAL PARENTING DISCUSSIONS Check out these free online talks presented by Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Connections (CAYAC). Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Learn more and register online at www.healthdistrict.org/classestrainings-and-talks or call 970-530-2843. • Experimentation or Cause for Concern? Helping Parents Understand Substance Use among Teens: Wednesday, November 3, Noon–1pm • Fostering Healthy Body Image: Monday, November 8, 6–7pm • Child and Adolescent Anxiety: Wednesday, November 17, Noon–1pm
HELP KEEP YOUR STUDENT HEALTHY FOR IN-PERSON LEARNING Larimer County is offering Saturday appointments for school vaccines at no cost for students who have Medicaid, health insurance that does not cover vaccines, or those who do not have health insurance. COVID-19 vaccines will also be available for anyone 12 years and older. The next session is Saturday, November 6 from 9am until 3pm in Loveland and appointments are required. Learn more about vaccines recommended for school-age children and book your appointment at www.larimer. org/health/clinical-services/immunizations/ back-school-immunizations or by calling 970-498-6767. YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR TOURNAMENT POSTPONED In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and help keep the community safe and healthy, Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development postponed the 2021 Young Entrepreneur Tournament (YET). The YET offers youth 18 and under an opportunity to develop and refine a business plan with experienced business leaders and then 14
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pitch that business plan to a panel of judges, competing for over $2,200 in prize money. What was to take place over four weekends in October is now intended to occur in February or March 2022. To receive program updates, complete the YET Interest Form online at www.larimer.org/ young-entrepreneur-tournament. MOM KITS OFFER RESOURCES AND SUPPORT High Plains Library District (HPLD) is now offering Mom Kits with resources, library books and community information on topics such as on becoming a mom, pregnancy loss, breastfeeding, infant development, sleep, starting solids, toddlerhood, self-care, and
parenting styles. You can request your personalized kit online at https://hpld. formstack.com/forms/mom_kits–and if you’re interested in a topic not listed, request that as well–and pick it up at the local HPLD library location of your choice. ADAPTIVE AND INCLUSIVE RECREATION IN GREELEY Did you know Greeley has an Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR) program for individuals with varying levels of physical and/or intellectual abilities? Participants of all ages can enjoy playtime, crafts, bowling, dances and more, and in an effort to foster inclusion, accommodations or additional support can be requested (two weeks in advance) to fit the needs of people who want to
