Upcoming Events/Important Dates

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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
July 2019
Date/Time:
07/06/19 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:
07/29/19 08:00am - 5:00pm
Event Name:
Technician Renewal Class
Hosting Agency:
CPS Volunteer
Event Location:
Alaska Sales & Service Valley
Address:
6275 E. Blue Lupine
City, State, Zip:
Palmer, AK 99645
Contact Name:
Gwen Teutsch
Number:
9073521229
Description/Instructions:
Renewal course for previously-certified CPS Technicians whose certification has lapsed. Pre-approval and pre-registration necessary.
Appt. Required?
no