High School Girls Engineering Day at UVA March 28 at UVA School of Engineering and Applied Sciences An afternoon of activities with the Society of Women Engineers at UVA. Designed to give high school girls a comprehensive look at engineering through hands-on demos, a design activity, a professional panel, lab tours and an overnight stay. virginiaswe.org/hsv
you’ve taken. Participants will receive a twoyear certification. 434-465-8733, albemarle.org
children, loving well, achieving goals and what it means to be a strong, loving women today. 434-979-7151, jmrl.org
A Mother’s Rest Retreat for Couples
March 6–9 at The Mark Addy Inn, Nellysford Three nights of peace, sleep and friendship with other couples who already understand your challenges. Breakfast daily. amothersrest.org
Disaster + Travel + Wilderness First Aid
Financial Literacy for Teens
April 1, 6–7:30pm at Wells Fargo For parents of kids ages 13–18, join in for this parenting seminar that’s part of the Parenting Seminar Series provided by Region Ten and ReadyKids. Snacks provided. regionten.org
March 7–8, 8:30am–6:45pm at Mountaintop Montessori Hands-on class to learn how to save life and limb in a disaster, rural or wilderness setting. Participants will receive a two-year certification. 434-326-4697, solowfa.com
UVA’s School of Engineering Open House
Respectful Parent Infant Basics
April 4 at UVA’s School of Engineering All members of the public are welcome to attend the Open House and learn how an engineering education can lead to a meaningful career. High school students are encouraged to register. 434-924-3072, engineering.virginia.edu
FOR PARENTS CPR/AED/Choking for Adult/Child/Infant Certification Course March 6 & May 1, 6:30–9:45pm at MEDIC No video, and far more intellectuallystimulating and hands-on than any course
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YOU April 21, 12pm at Boar’s Head Pavilion CAN The Community Lunch increases awareness HELP! of the needs of children and families by bringing together over 200 guests from local government, school boards, leaders of other nonprofits, and workers from city and county agencies. 434-296-4118, readykidscville.org
March 19, 4–5:30pm at Central Library Authors Lauren Casper, Kim McLarin and Katherine Wintsch offer perspectives and experiences on parenting young and grown
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Find Yourself: Identity & Mental Health in YA Lit
Annual ReadyKids Community Lunch
Virginia Festival of the Book: Frank and Forthright: On Living, Loving & Parenting
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March 20, 10–11:30am at Central Library Acclaimed children’s author Cece Bell and editor of the New York Times Book Review, Pamela Paul, take a look at what makes a great book for young readers and how to encourage a lifelong love of reading. 434-979-7151, jmrl.org
March 21, 10–11:30am at The Village School Laura Lee Gulledge, Maria Padian and Morgan Parker discuss their young adult novels and graphic novel tackling questions of identity and mental health, for readers of all ages. 434-924-3296, vabook.org
March 14, 9–11am at Our Neighborhood Child Development Center A class is for families who are beginning their journey into respectful parenting. Discuss the basics of attachment, brain development and the parent’s role in a respectful mode. 434-202-8639, ourneighborhood.community
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Virginia Festival of the Book: Reaching Young Readers: Smell My Book!
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Artist Demos Food Trucks and more!
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Adults $7, Kids Free! Free Parking CharlottesvilleFamily.com
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