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8B – Daily News – Thursday, March 17, 2011 Furniture Depot 235 So. Main St., Red Bluff 527-1657 MON.-FRI. 9:00-6:00 SAT. 9:00-5:00 • SUN. 11:00-5:00 Continuing the efforts to improve the lives of children and their families, Tehama County will recognize the importance of Child Abuse Prevention Month and celebrate Week of the Young Child all month long in April. By hosting free educational events throughout April, local organizations will honor the near- ly 5,000 young children ages 0 to 5 countywide. “Building better futures for young children is what Tehama County and First 5 Tehama is all about,” said Denise Snider, execu- tive director of First 5 Tehama. “What we do to make programs and resources readily available to parents and caregivers is an investment in our children’s future success, as well as our community.” The Tehama County Educa- tion Foundation has scheduled the 24th Annual Children’s Faire for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30 at the Tehama District Fairground. The event will feature crafts, fun games, educational activities and the tri-county Mobile Dental Clinic — all free. Find out how to qualify for free dental services and learn more about oral health options in Tehama County. As part of this celebration, the First 5 Tehama funded School Readiness program through Tehama County Department of Education is focusing on early lit- eracy by encouraging children and their families to read daily and be prepared for kindergarten. The program is offering a variety of playgroups that will assist par- ents in helping their children be ready for school. Contact your local library to check out books or visit the First Steps Family Resource Center at Los Molinos Elementary for additional reading options. Additional free local activities in April include: • April 6, 13, and 27 from 10- 11:30 a.m. School Readiness Play Group at the First Steps Family Resource Center, 7700 Stanford Ave. in Los Molinos. Children birth-5 years old are invited join the fun at this developmental and educational play group. Receive developmental and age appropri- ate activities and information about your child. Explore with arts, crafts, books, rhymes and songs and outdoor activities. For more information call 384-7833. • April 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. "Discipline that Works!" presented by Tehama County Head Start in Corning, 617 Fig Lane. A support group for parents and child care Courtesy photo Mia, Maura, and their grandmother enjoy a snack at the First Steps Family Resource Center in Los Molinos. providers. Professional growth hours are available. For more info or to reserve your spot contact 529-1500 – childcare provided onsite. • April 5 and 19 from 9-11 a.m. MOMS (Making Our Moth- ering Significant) support group offered by North Valley Baptist Church, 345 David Ave., Red Bluff; with a different topic each meeting. April 5 will be "Decorat- ing with Flowers." Pat Trotter, a long time floral designer, will pass on some tips for making a beautiful table arrangement for the holiday. And you won’t just watch; you’ll go home with one of your original creations. For more info, call 527-0543. • April 5 and Every Tuesday & Thursday from 9:30-11 a.m. Play- time Pals Playgroup at the Red Bluff Family Resource Center, Thru Thurs. March 31, 2011 NoTAXSale *”no sales tax” in reference to discount given equal to the amount of calculated sales tax. Celebrating young children in April 220 Sycamore St.; a parent-led group that provides an opportuni- ty for parents and children ages 0- 5 to interact and socialize. Every- one is welcome. For more info call 528-8066 • April 6 and Every Wednes- day from 9:30-11 a.m. Preschool Story Hour at the Tehama County Public Library, Red Bluff Branch, 645 Madison St. Join Children's Librarian Sally Ainsworth for a fun story hour for parents and preschool-age children. Children will hear stories, do crafts, even march, while learning about the world around them. For more info call 527-0604 or visit http://www.tehamacountyli- brary.org/ • April 9 from at 9 a.m. sharp. Red Bluff Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt at Jackson Heights Elemen- tary, 225 Jackson St. in Red Bluff. Children ages 1-year-old to 5th grade are welcome to attend this fun event. Rain will cancel. • April 16 at 10 a.m. Red Bluff Round-Up Parade, downtown Red Bluff. Winding its way from Walnut Street to Main Street to Sycamore Street. For additional resources on "Month of the Young Child & Child Abuse Prevention Month" call 528-1395 or visit www.first5tehama.com.