Upcoming Events/Important Dates

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August 2017
Date/Time:
08/01/17 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Event Name:
National Night Out
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Mt. View Boys and Girls Club/ Community Center
Address:
315 Price St.
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99508
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Safe Kids AK will join numerous community agencies for National Night Out in Mt. View. Bike helmets will be fit and distributed to kids and teens at no charge.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
08/05/17 9 am - 1 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat Safety Check
Hosting Agency:
CPS Volunteer
Event Location:
Alaska Sales & Service
Address:
6275 E. Blue Lupine Dr.
City, State, Zip:
Palmer, AK 99645
Contact Name:
Gwendolynne Teutsch
Number:
9073521200x229
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
08/08/17 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Name:
CIHA Back-to-Schoolfest
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
Loussac Place
Address:
200 20th Ave
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99501
Contact Name:
Beth Schuerman
Number:
9079293939
Description/Instructions:
AIPC staff and volunteers will provide booster seat education and interactive activities to determine if your child should be using a booster seat.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
08/10/17 4:00p - 7:00p
Event Name:
Thread Book Party in the Park
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
Mt View Garden Art Park
Address:
3350 Commercial Dr.
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage,, AK 99501
Contact Name:
Beth Schuerman
Number:
9079293939
Description/Instructions:
What age of child should use a booster seat? For how long? What is the AK Law regarding booster seats. Come learn about Booster Seats and have your child take the Booster Seat Test. Free Booster Seat Height Charts available.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
08/17/17 12:00 pm - 2:00 p.m
Event Name:
Car Seat Check Up Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Nikiski Fire Department #1
Address:
44800 Kenai Spur hwy
City, State, Zip:
Nikiski, AK 99635
Contact Name:
Jane Fellman
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
08/19/17 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Event Name:
Booster Seat Event
Hosting Agency:
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Event Location:
Goldstream Cinemas
Address:
1855 Airport Way
City, State, Zip:
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Contact Name:
Angela Adams
Number:
9074586982
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
08/24/17 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Name:
TVC Fitting Station
Hosting Agency:
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Event Location:
Tanana Valley Clinic
Address:
1001 Noble St
City, State, Zip:
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Contact Name:
Angela Adams
Number:
9074586982
Description/Instructions:
Drive up Fitting station
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
08/26/17 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Event Name:
Car Seat Check Up Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Central Emergency Services/ SFD #1
Address:
231 South Binkley
City, State, Zip:
Soldotna, AK 99669
Contact Name:
Jane Fellman
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
08/29/17 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Name:
FMH Fitting Station
Hosting Agency:
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Event Location:
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Address:
1650 Cowles St
City, State, Zip:
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Contact Name:
Angela Adams
Number:
9074586982
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
08/30/17 12:00 pm - 2:00 p.m
Event Name:
Car Seat Check Up Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Nikiski Fire Department Station #1
Address:
44800 Kenai Spur Hwy
City, State, Zip:
Nikiski, AK 99635
Contact Name:
Jane Fellman
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
08/30/17 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Name:
Center for Child Development Car Seat Check
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Providence Center for Child Development
Address:
3900 Piper St.
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99508
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Safe Kids Alaska will host a car seat and booster seat checkup for families at Providence CCD. No appt. needed. Please plan on 30 minutes per seat check. No pets in vehicles.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
08/30/17 8:00am - 5:00pm
Event Name:
Kids In Motion CPS Conference
Hosting Agency:
CPS Volunteer
Event Location:
Omni Interlocken Hotel
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Broomfield, CO 80023
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
KIM annual national conference focusing on CPS; registration required.
Appt. Required?
no
September 2017
Date/Time:
09/04/17 12:00am - 11:59pm
Event Name:
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
nationwide
Address:
nationwide
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99501
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
09/05/17 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Name:
FMH Fitting Station
Hosting Agency:
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Event Location:
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Address:
1650 Cowles St
City, State, Zip:
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Contact Name:
Angela Adams
Number:
9074586982
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
09/06/17 10:00am - 1:00pm
Event Name:
Car Seat Awarness Presentation & Car Seat Check
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Seward Community Library
Address:
239 6th Ave
City, State, Zip:
Seward, AK 99664
Contact Name:
Jane Fellman
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Short presentation for parents attending Play & Chat and then for those wanting seats checked will do so.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
09/06/17 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Name:
Community Car Seat Check Up Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
AVTEC Parking Lot
Address:
519 4th Ave (parking lot across street)
City, State, Zip:
Seward, AK 99664
Contact Name:
Jane Fellman
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
09/08/17 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Event Name:
Car Seat Check Up Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Kenai Fire Dept
Address:
105 South Willow Street
City, State, Zip:
Kenai, AK 99611
Contact Name:
Jane Fellman
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
09/14/17 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Name:
FMH Fitting Station
Hosting Agency:
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Event Location:
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Address:
1650 Cowles St
City, State, Zip:
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Contact Name:
Angela Adams
Number:
9074586982
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
09/16/17 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Event Name:
Car Seat Check Up Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
CES/Soldotna Fire Station #1
Address:
231 South Binkley St
City, State, Zip:
Soldotna, AK 99669
Contact Name:
Jane Fellman
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
09/20/17 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Name:
Nat'l CPS Week Check Up Event
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
Alaska Injury Prevention Center
Address:
4241 B Street (Northwest Professionals Bldg)
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99508
Contact Name:
Beth Schuerman
Number:
9079293939
Description/Instructions:
This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week. Have your children's car seats/boosters checked by nationally certified CPS technicians. 85% of car seats/boosters checked in Alaska have some form of misuse.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
09/20/17 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat Check Up Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Homer Fire Department
Address:
604 East Pioneer Avenue
City, State, Zip:
Homer, AK 99603
Contact Name:
Jane Fellman
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
09/20/17 8:00am - 5:00pm
Event Name:
Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification course
Hosting Agency:
CPS Volunteer
Event Location:
Mat-Su Services for Children & Adults
Address:
1225 W. Spruce Ave
City, State, Zip:
Wasilla, AK 99654
Contact Name:
Gwen Teutsch
Number:
9073521229
Description/Instructions:
Nationally standardized CPS Technician Certification course; please contact Gwen for registration information. Attendees must be present for entire course and public checkup event on 9/23/17. Certification valid for 24 month; renewable.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
09/21/17 3pm - 6pm
Event Name:
National CPS Week Check Up Event
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
Toys R Us
Address:
8600 King Street
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99515
Contact Name:
Beth Schuerman
Number:
9079293939
Description/Instructions:
85% of car seat checks conducted in Alaska show misuse. Let national certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians assist you. Stop by Toys R Us parking lot for a free check up to ensure that your children are optimally protected.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
09/23/17 10:00am - 2:00pm
Event Name:
Kodiak Car Seat Checkup Event
Hosting Agency:
Kodiak Bayside Fire Station
Event Location:
USCG Fire Department
Address:
Bldg N64 Dolphin Ave
City, State, Zip:
Kodiak, AK 99619
Contact Name:
Rebecca Nelson
Number:
9074875808
Description/Instructions:
National Seat Check Saturday car seat and booster seat checkup event. Bring the kids, their car seats, and your vehicle to be sure your kids are riding safely. No pets in vehicles participating in the checkup.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
09/23/17 9 am - 1 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat Safety Check
Hosting Agency:
CPS Volunteer
Event Location:
Alaska Sales & Service
Address:
6275 E. Blue Lupine
City, State, Zip:
Palmer, AK 99645
Contact Name:
Gwendolynne Teutsch
Number:
9073521200x229
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
09/26/17 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m
Event Name:
Car Seat Check Up Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Nikiski Fire Dept Station #1
Address:
44800 Kenai Spur Hwy
City, State, Zip:
Nikiski, AK 99635
Contact Name:
Jane Fellman
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
October 2017
Date/Time:
10/04/17 5:30pm - 7pm
Event Name:
Early Head Start Car Seat Presentation/Check
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
Kids Corp Inc. Fairview
Address:
3350 Commercial Dr.
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99501
Contact Name:
Beth Schuerman
Number:
9079293939
Description/Instructions:
Families are invited to attend a car seat/booster seat safety presentation followed by a checkup event in vehicles.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
10/04/17 8:00am - 4:00pm
Event Name:
International Walk To School Day
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
various school sites
Address:
statewide
City, State, Zip:
statewide, AK 99000
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Several school programs around the state will observe International Walk to School Day, focusing on pedestrian safety. Contact Safe Kids Alaska for more information.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
10/05/17 3:30p - 5:30p
Event Name:
Car Seat/Booster Seat Presentation/Checkup
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
Muldoon Head Start
Address:
1251 Muldoon Rd, Suite 112
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage,, AK 99508
Contact Name:
Beth Schuerman
Number:
9079293939
Description/Instructions:
Families are invited to attend an educational presentation followed by a car seat/booster seat checkup event in vehicles.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
10/07/17 9 am - 1 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat Safety Check
Hosting Agency:
CPS Volunteer
Event Location:
Alaska Sales & Service
Address:
6275 E. Blue Lupine Dr.
City, State, Zip:
Palmer, AK 99645
Contact Name:
Gwendolynne Teutsch
Number:
9073521200x229
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
10/12/17 5pm - 6:30p
Event Name:
Car Seat/Booster Seat Presentation/Checkup Event
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
Kids Corp East Center
Address:
3710 E 20th, Ste. 2
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99508
Contact Name:
Beth Schuerman
Number:
9079293939
Description/Instructions:
Families are invited to a car seat/booster seat educational presentation followed by a checkup in the vehicles.
Appt. Required?
no
November 2017
Date/Time:
11/03/17 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Name:
Parenting with Love & Logic- CPS night
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Boys and Girls Club Child Development Center
Address:
2300 W 36th Ave.
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99517
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Boys & Girls Club Child Development Center (licensed child care center) is hosting “Love & Logic” parenting classes; this evening will focus on correct car seat use.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
11/04/17 9 am - 1 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat Safety Check
Hosting Agency:
CPS Volunteer
Event Location:
Alaska Sales & Service
Address:
6275 E. Blue Lupine Dr.
City, State, Zip:
Palmer, AK 99645
Contact Name:
Gwendolynne Teutsch
Number:
9073521200x229
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
11/08/17 8:00am - 5:00pm
Event Name:
Alaska EMS Symposium Pre-Session
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Egan Center
Address:
5th Avenue
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99501
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Southern Region EMS Council statewide EMS Symposium; pre-session day
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
11/10/17 8:00am - 5:00pm
Event Name:
Alaska EMS Symposium
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Egan Center
Address:
5th Avenue
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99501
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Southern Region EMS Council statewide symposium; various sessions offered each day; registration required.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
11/11/17 10:00 - 1:00p.
Event Name:
Children's Snowmobile Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Soldotna Prep School
Address:
426 West Redoubt
City, State, Zip:
Soldotna, AK 99669
Contact Name:
Jane Fellman
Number:
9073984524
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
11/15/17 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Nikiski Fire Department
Address:
44800 Kenai Spur Hwy
City, State, Zip:
Nikiski, AK 99635
Contact Name:
Jane Fellman
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
11/15/17 8:00am - 5:00pm
Event Name:
National Child Passenger Safety Certification Course
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
Juneau Police Department
Address:
6255 Alaway Avenue
City, State, Zip:
Juneau, AK 99801
Contact Name:
Sarah Dolan
Number:
9075860600
Description/Instructions:
Nationally-standardized CPS Technician Certification course; pre-registration required at cert.safekids.org
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
11/17/17 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Name:
Juneau Car Seat Checkup
Hosting Agency:
CPS Volunteer
Event Location:
Capital City Fire & Rescue Station #3
Address:
1700 Crest St.
City, State, Zip:
Juneau, AK 99801
Contact Name:
Sarah Dolan
Number:
9075860600
Description/Instructions:
Public car seat checkup event in conjunction with technician certification course. No pets allowed in vehicles participating in seat checkup.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
11/18/17 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Central Emergency Services /Soldotna Fire Station
Address:
231 South Binkley
City, State, Zip:
Soldotna, AK 99669
Contact Name:
Jane Fellman
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no