Upcoming Events/Important Dates

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October 2022
Date/Time:
10/01/22 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Name:
Car seat & booster seat checkup event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Swickard Auto Group Palmer
Address:
6275 E. Blue Lupine Drive
City, State, Zip:
Palmer, AK 99645
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Car seat and booster seat checkup event free and open to the public. Bring your vehicle, your kids, and your car seats. Certified technicians will help ensure your child is riding safely. No pets allowed in vehicles attending event.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
10/08/22 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Event Name:
Car Seat Checkup Event
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
Craig High School
Address:
100 Panther Way
City, State, Zip:
Craig, AK 99921
Contact Name:
Samantha Ponce
Number:
9078263998
Description/Instructions:
Craig Tribal Association will be holding a car seat check-up event at Craig High School on Saturday, October 8, 10 am - 3 pm in the parking lot. Car seat technicians will be available to answer car seat and booster seat questions. A limited number of free car seats and booster seats will be available to those in need while supplies last. This event is in partnership with Buckle Up for Life and Center for Safe Alaskans.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
10/20/22 08:00am - 5:00pm
Event Name:
Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification Course
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Kenai Peninsula
Event Location:
Christian Community Church
Address:
3838 Bartlett St. A
City, State, Zip:
Homer, AK 99603
Contact Name:
Brad Nelson
Number:
9077144539
Description/Instructions:
Nationally-standardized Child Passenger Safety Technician certification course; attendance for entire course required for certification. Pre-registration required.
Contact Brad Nelson for information.
Appt. Required?
no
Date/Time:
10/24/22 10:00am - 1:00pm
Event Name:
Office of Children's Services CPS Overview In-service
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Mat Su Fire Station #61
Address:
101 W Swanson Ave
City, State, Zip:
Wasilla, AK 99654
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Overview & orientation to CPS for OCS caseworkers and social services staff, with special focus on the seats and vehicles used by the agency for client transport.
Appt. Required?
no
November 2022
Date/Time:
11/09/22 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Event Name:
Snuggle Time
Hosting Agency:
Center for Safe Alaskans
Event Location:
South Central Foundation
Address:
4320 Diplomacy Dr
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99508
Contact Name:
Amy Brown
Number:
9079293939
Description/Instructions:
Snuggle Time with South Central Foundation provides meetings for parents. We will be offering an educational session on child passenger safety, to learn about best practices, harnessing, and installation. Followed by Q & A
Appt. Required?
no
December 2022
Date/Time:
12/03/22 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Name:
Car seat & booster seat checkup event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Swickard Auto Group Palmer
Address:
6275 E. Blue Lupine Drive
City, State, Zip:
Palmer, AK 99645
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Car seat and booster seat checkup event free and open to the public. Bring your vehicle, your kids, and your car seats. Certified technicians will help ensure your child is riding safely. No pets allowed in vehicles attending event.
Appt. Required?
no
January 2023
Date/Time:
01/26/23 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Name:
Anchorage Fire Dept. Car seat & Booster seat checkup event
Hosting Agency:
Safe Kids Alaska, Providence Alaska Medical Center
Event Location:
Anchorage Fire Department Station #15
Address:
11301 Southport Drive
City, State, Zip:
Anchorage, AK 99515
Contact Name:
Sara Penisten Turcic
Number:
9072123194
Description/Instructions:
Indoor car seat and booster seat checkup event free and open to the public. Bring the kids, their car seats, and your vehicle. No pets allowed at checkup event.
Appt. Required?
no
April 2026
Date/Time:
04/12/26 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Name:
Youth Safety Day Car Seat Checkup Event
Hosting Agency:
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Event Location:
Carlson Center
Address:
2010 2nd Avenue
City, State, Zip:
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Contact Name:
Angela Adams
Number:
9074587233
Description/Instructions:
Fairbanks Safe Rider/Safe Kids Fairbanks will offer free car seat checkups in the Carlson Center parking lot during Youth Safety Day.
Appt. Required?
no