The Safe Babies Court Team, alongside Officer Holly Pickett, will be hosting quarterly car seat trainings throughout 2023. Office Pickett covers everything you need to know from choosing the appropriate car seat for a child, installing the car seat correctly, how to safely strap a child into a car seat and more.
Trainings will all be held virtually, and the Zoom link for all trainings is: https://uiowa.zoom.us/j/99622318339.
There is no need to register for this training unless you are needing a certificate afterwards as proof of attendance. If you are in need of a certificate, please email Stephanie directly to sign up. In your email, please include your role (i.e. foster parent, SWII, FCS, etc.) Contact: Stephanie Besch- stephanie-besch@uiowa.edu
The dates for trainings in 2023 are: March 21st, June 13th, September 12th, and December 12th and will all be held from 12-1pm.
On February 20th, the ASK Resource Center is hosting an online event, Ask an Expert-Conflict Resolution in Special Education. Here they will help parents and caregivers learn ways to address and resolves issues related to Special Education services and supports. To register and learn more information visit:
https://www.askresource.org/events/february-20-conflict-resolution-askanexpert
You’re invited: On Friday, December 9th from 12:30-1:30pm, Dr. Amy Ferguson and Dr. Amy Groen are hosting a free, live webinar on bronchiolitis, RSV, how to suction baby’s nose, and more! To register visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7874311279449378906
Oakridge is hosting the One Sight Eye Clinic with Delta Dental of Iowa on November 1st and 2nd on the Oakridge Campus! The clinic will be FULL service with no cost to attend, and all ages are welcome. 
Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival 2022
Where: Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines
When: Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FREE Parking: Free parking is available courtesy of Nationwide at the Nationwide ramp at 1100 Walnut Street.
Ticket price:
$5 for adults and FREE for children under 12
Urbandale Police Department is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat! Event will be Thursday, Oct 27th from 5:30-7:30pm.
Illumifest is kicking off at 4pm till 9pm on September 24th at the WDM City Campus (4200 Mils Civic Parkway)! Enjoy free inflatables and games, children’s train rides, airbrush tattoos, face painting, balloon creations, a free concert, fireworks display and more! For a complete schedule and further information visit: https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/parks-recreation/illumifest
The all new Windsor Heights Fall Festival is being held September 23rd and 24th! On Friday starting at 1pm, there will be live music, food trucks, bounce houses, petting zoo, and community group booths and Saturday, will be morning events with a pancake breakfast ($5 or $20 for family), WHAMM 5K and yoga! For more information visit: https://www.windsorheights.org/692/Windsor-Heights-Fall-Festival
The annual Business Trick or Treat at the Prairie Heritage Civic Plaza (360 Center Plaza, Altoona) is being held on October 26th from 5-7pm! This is a free event!
