Upcoming Events/Important Dates

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March 2019
Date/Time:
03/02/19 9am - 1 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat Safety Check
Hosting Agency:
CPS Volunteer
Event Location:
Alaska Sales & Service, Valley Location
Address:
6275 E. Blue Lupine Dr.
City, State, Zip:
Palmer, AK 99645
Contact Name:
Gwendolynne Teutsch
Number:
9073521200x229
Description/Instructions:
No animals in vehicle.
Proper harness fitting requires child to be present.
Please arrive before 12:30 so we will have plenty of time to help you with your child's safety seat.
A limited number of seats may be available on a sliding fee scale.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
03/07/19 5pm - 6:30pm
Event Name:
KCI Checkup Event
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
KCI
Address:
3710 E. 20th, Ste. 2
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99508
Contact Name:
Beth Schuerman
Number:
9079293939
Description/Instructions:
KCI families are encouraged to come with their children and vehicle to have their car seats checked by certified Child Passenger Safety technicians.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
03/08/19 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Name:
Kodiak Car Seat Checkup Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
USCG Fire Station
Address:
Bldg. N64 Dolphin Ave.
City, State, Zip:
Kodiak, AK 99619
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Public car seat and booster seat checkup event to help you start your spring break riding safely. Hosted by USCG Fire, Bayside Fire Station, and Safe Kids Alaska.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
03/09/19 09:00am - 4:00pm
Event Name:
Kodiak Child Passenger Safety Technician Recertification Day
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
USCG Fire Station Kodiak
Address:
Bldg. N64 Dolphin Ave.
City, State, Zip:
Kodiak, AK 99619
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
CPS CEU offering with skills checkoffs and community education for currently-certified CPS Technicians. Pre-registration required, contact instructor.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
03/14/19 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Name:
Center for Safe Alaskans Monthly CPS Checkup Event
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Address:
4241 B St. (Northwest Professional Bldg)
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99503
Contact Name:
Beth Schuerman
Number:
9079293939
Description/Instructions:
Many car seats are installed or harnessed incorrectly. Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on hand to assist you.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
03/28/19 1300 - 1500
Event Name:
Car Seat Check Up
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Kenai Fire Department
Address:
105 South Willow Street
City, State, Zip:
Kenai, AK 99611
Contact Name:
Brad Nelson
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Car Seat Check Up event at the Kenai Fire Department
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
03/29/19 09:00am - 5:00pm
Event Name:
CPS Renewal Class for Anchorage Fire Dept.
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Anchorage Fire Dept.
Address:
100 E 4th Ave
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99501
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072675001
Description/Instructions:
Private CPS Renewal Class for AFD technicians wishing to reactivate their certifications. Pre-registration required. NOT an update/refresher class.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
03/30/19 0900 - 1300
Event Name:
Car Seat Check Up Event - Ninilchik Health Fair
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Ninichik Health Fair - Ninilchik School
Address:
15735 Sterling Hwy
City, State, Zip:
Ninilchik, AK 99639
Contact Name:
Brad Nelson
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Car Seat Check Up Event at the Ninilchik Health Fair
Appt. Required?
no
April 2019
Date/Time:
04/06/19 9 am - 1 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat Safety Check
Hosting Agency:
CPS Volunteer
Event Location:
Alaska Sales & Service, Valley Location
Address:
6275 E. Blue Lupine Dr.
City, State, Zip:
Palmer, AK 99645
Contact Name:
Gwendolynne Teutsch
Number:
9073521200x229
Description/Instructions:
No animals in vehicle.
Proper harness fitting requires child to be present.
Please arrive before 12:30 so we will have plenty of time to help you with your child's safety seat.
A limited number of seats may be available on a sliding fee scale.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
04/11/19 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Name:
Center for Safe Alaskans Monthly CPS Checkup Event
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Address:
4241 B St.
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99503
Contact Name:
Beth Schuerman
Number:
9079293939
Description/Instructions:
Many car seats are installed or harnessed incorrectly. Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to assist you.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
04/13/19 1000 - 1400
Event Name:
Week of the Young Child
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Kenai Peninsula Center Mall
Address:
44332 Sterling Highway
City, State, Zip:
Soldotna, AK 99669
Contact Name:
Brad Nelson
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula will be joining a myriad of agencies celebrating the week of the young child at the commons in the mall. Safe Kids will have a booth with goodies as well as being able to conduct seat checks.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
04/29/19 08:30am - 5:00pm
Event Name:
Safe Transportation for All Children: Transporting Children with Special Healthcare Needs
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Providence Alaska Medical Center, Heritage South Bldg.
Address:
3400 Health Drive
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99508
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
CPS Technician 2-day standardized enhancement course focuses on transportation solutions for children with special healthcare needs. Pre-registration necessary, contact Instructor for more information. Limited class size.
Appt. Required?
no
May 2019
Date/Time:
05/04/19 9 am - 1 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat Safety Check
Hosting Agency:
CPS Volunteer
Event Location:
Alaska Salse & Service, Valley Location
Address:
6275 E. Blue Lupine Dr.
City, State, Zip:
Palmer, AK 99645
Contact Name:
Gwendolynne Teutsch
Number:
9073521200x229
Description/Instructions:
No animals in vehicle.
Proper harness fitting requires child to be present.
Please arrive before 12:30 so we will have plenty of time to help you with your child's safety seat.
A limited number of seats may be available on a sliding fee scale.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
05/08/19 8:00a - 5:00p
Event Name:
National Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification Course
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Address:
4241 B St. #100
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99503
Contact Name:
Beth Schuerman
Number:
9079293939
Description/Instructions:
This 3 day national course provides a national certification as a Child Passenger Safety Technician. Attendance is mandatory for all 3 full days A mandatory Car Seat Checkup event is included.
If you are interested please register soon, this course is capped at 8 students. Register at https://cert.safekids.org/log
Course ID:
AK20190117137
$95 Registration
Contact Beth Schuerman (907) 244-1123 if you have questions. Thanks.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
05/10/19 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Name:
Safe Alaskans Monthly CPS Checkup Event
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Address:
4241 B St (Northwest Professional Bldg)
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99503
Contact Name:
Beth Schuerman
Number:
9079293939
Description/Instructions:
Many car seats are installed or harnessed incorrectly. Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on hand to assist you.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
05/17/19 08:00am - 5:00pm
Event Name:
Technician Renewal Class
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Providence Alaska Medical Center, NICU
Address:
3200 Providence Drive
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99508
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Certification renewal course for formerly-certified CPS Technicians wishing to reactivate certification. Pre-approval and pre-registration required.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
05/19/19 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Name:
Anchorage Fire Department Open House CPS Checkup
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Anchorage Fire Department Training Center
Address:
1150 Airport Hts. Rd.
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99508
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Car seat and booster seat checkup event in conjunction with AFD Open House. Vehicles participating in seat check will enter from Airport Hts. Road; signs will be posted. NO PETS IN VEHICLES.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
05/27/19 08:00am - 5:00pm
Event Name:
Memorial Day Holiday
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
statewide
Address:
statewide
City, State, Zip:
, AK
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
05/29/19 9 am - 5 pm
Event Name:
Mat-Su CPS Technician Certification Class
Hosting Agency:
CPS Volunteer
Event Location:
Alaska Sales & Service, Valley Location
Address:
6275 E. Blue Lupine Dr.
City, State, Zip:
Palmer, AK 99645
Contact Name:
Gwendolynne Teutsch
Number:
9073521200x229
Description/Instructions:
Register at cert.safekids.org. Pre-registration required.
Call Gwen at 352-1229 with questions
Appt. Required?
no
June 2019
Date/Time:
06/01/19 9 am - 1 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat Safety Check
Hosting Agency:
CPS Volunteer
Event Location:
Alaska Sales & Service, Valley Location
Address:
6275 E. Blue Lupine Dr.
City, State, Zip:
Palmer, AK 99645
Contact Name:
Gwendolynne Teutsch
Number:
9073521200x229
Description/Instructions:
No animals in vehicle.
Proper harness fitting requires child to be present.
Please arrive before 12:30 so we will have plenty of time to help you with your child's safety seat.
A limited number of seats may be available on a sliding fee scale.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
06/17/19 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat CheckUp Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Nikiski Fire Department
Address:
44800 Kenai Spur Highway
City, State, Zip:
Nikiski, AK 99611
Contact Name:
Brad Nelson
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
06/18/19 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat CheckUp Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
kenai Fire Department
Address:
105 South Willow Street
City, State, Zip:
Kenai, AK 99611
Contact Name:
Brad Nelson
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
06/18/19 9:30am - 12:30pm
Event Name:
CITC Staff --Orientation to CPS
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Cook Inlet Tribal Council
Address:
3600 San Jeronimo Ct
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99508
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Orientation to CPS for Cook Inlet Tribal Council home visiting staff only. Classroom and hands-on practice with agency car seats and vehicles.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
06/20/19 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Name:
Car Seat CheckUp Event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Central Emergency Services
Address:
231 South Binkley Street
City, State, Zip:
Soldotna, AK 99669
Contact Name:
Brad Nelson
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Appt. Required?
no