Outreach Center Hosts Children’s Career Fair Outreach – Center for Community Resources will host its fourth annual Children’s Career Fair at Outreach, 431 North 7th Avenue, Scranton, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10 AM to 1 PM. This exciting Children’s Career Fair will ignite young minds and offer opportunities for kids of all ages to explore various career options and discover their passions in a fun and interactive environment. Children and parents will have the opportunity to explore over 30 careers through fun and interactive activities. Several local companies will also be offering information on current employment opportunities within their companies. The Outreach Children’s Career Fair is free and open to all families with children interested in interacting with businesses and exploring future career possibilities! It’s never too early for children to think about their future careers! Last year’s event featured hands-on activities like fishing for recyclables, creating their own house floorplan, bubble blowing, creating a mural with the Outreach staff, seeing emergency vehicles up close, and so much more! We aim to spark curiosity, stimulate creativity, and broaden horizons as children engage with professionals from various industries. Event Highlights: Diverse Career Booths: Children will have the opportunity to visit exciting career booths representing professions like science, technology, arts, healthcare, engineering, and more. Volunteers from each industry will be on hand to share their experiences, answer questions, and demonstrate exciting aspects of their professions. Hands-on Activities: The event will feature numerous interactive activities that allow children to explore different careers. Each activity will be educational and entertaining, from creating art masterpieces to conducting simple science experiments. Back-to-School Supplies and Haircuts: To add to the excitement, back-to-school haircuts, and back-to-school supplies will be available. Career materials will also be available to promote learning and creativity. “We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to dream big and aspire to greatness,” said Lori Chaffers, Executive Director. “The Children’s Career Fair is a perfect platform for children to explore various professions, ignite their imaginations, and gain valuable insights into different career options. By exposing them to diverse possibilities, we hope to motivate and prepare them for a bright future.” We are grateful to all the volunteers, partners, and sponsors whose support has made this event possible. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to inspire the future leaders of tomorrow! Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend with their children and participate in the activities together. For more information, please call Liz Ratchford at the office: (570) 558-7562 or cell: (570) 954-6755
Riverfront Sports Summer Day Camp & Fun Riverfront Sports Summer Day Camp is one month away from welcoming back their campers! At Riverfront Sports, they are committed to delivering AFFORDABLE, FLEXIBLE, and FUN childcare for your children! They offer day and week packages for parent flexibility and provide on a fun, active and creative environment for your children! Learn More
Waverly Community House Fall Programs Floral WorkshopWhat: Fall centerpiece make & take! Join farmer-florists Jenny and Ashlee on Saturday October 1st @ 10AM to create a fun fall inspired floral pumpkin centerpiece! What to expect: Meet and greet with your local flower farmers Light refreshments Design DemoHands on experience arranging your own centerpieceYou’ll get exclusive access to fresh Autumn flowers from our gardens to create your pumpkin centerpiece that will WOW all of your guests this Fall!Where: Waverly Community House Scout Room, 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly When: Saturday, October 1 at 10:00 am Fee: $75 Reserve your spot today at www.eastviewgardenspa.com/events Destination Freedom Walking TourTours begin at The Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly. To register for a tour, guests can call the Comm at 570-586-8191 or email our Destination Freedom Tour Guide at ejmurphy@waverlycomm.org Stop by The Comm LibraryEnjoy our lending library.We have an updated assortment of adult and children’s books. Visit “The Upstairs Thrift”!Our upscale thrift shop featuring women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and housewares.Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 10am-4pm; Saturdays 10am-1pm
Center for Community Resources Children’s Career Fair Outreach – Center for Community Resources will host its second Children’s Career Fair at Outreach, 431 North 7th Avenue, Scranton on Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 10 AM to 2 PM. The Outreach Children’s Career Fair provides an opportunity for children to interact with professionals from numerous businesses and career fields and then dream about what they want to be when they grow up! Partners and businesses participating include: Representative Bridget M. Kosierwoski and Delta Medix will host an on-site COVID-19 vaccine clinic Scranton Mayor Paige Gebhardt Cognetti – Pop Up Town Hall Agency for Community Empowerment – Early Head StartArtist Travis PrinceBold Gold Media/The River 105/103.5 Assistive technology specialist from United Cerebral Palsy Army Reserves/Tobyhanna Army Depot Dunmore Roofing & Supply Dr. Kevin Musto Empire Beauty School Fashion Apparel Designer Michele McGlaughry Golden Fidelity Bank Graphic artist from Talk Shirty To Me Health and Humanities professionals from The Wright Center Keystone Container Service Lackawanna County Children’s Library Marywood University Nursing and Speech Pathology programs New York Life Insurance Penn State Extension with STEM activities Pennsylvania State Police Pivot Physical Therapy Scranton Fire Department Steamtown National Historic Site Veterinary Services – Danielle Chesick The Outreach Children’s Career Fair is free and open to all families with children interested in interacting with businesses and exploring future career possibilities! Outreach Center for Community Resources delivers family educational and workforce development services and programs to the regional community to promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency. Outreach provides evidence-based early childhood programs that help families and children gain the skills needed to be healthy and productive members of the community. Outreach improves the lives of over 4,000 individuals each year with award-winning workforce and family development programs that support them as they navigate life’s challenges.
Reminder from PennDOT: Protecting Children from Vehicle Heatstroke Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash-related fatalities among children. Each year, dozens of tragic, yet preventable, deaths occur when our nation’s youth are left alone in a hot car. Often, these deaths occur when a parent forgets their children in the car or misjudges how long it takes their vehicle to reach a dangerous internal temperature. In reality, it only takes 10 minutes for a car’s temperature to rise by 20 degrees Fahrenheit. This means that by the time a parent returns to their car, it may already be too late. Every adult should know that children are up to five times more vulnerable to heatstroke than adults. For children, whose bodies heat up more quickly than adults’, an internal temperature of 107 degrees is fatal. May 15 marked one year since the governor signed into law a bill to grant civil immunity to anyone who acts in good faith to protect children left in a hot car. If you witness a child left alone in a hot car, don’t hesitate—remember that time is of the essence. Be prepared to act! In the event that the child is unresponsive or in distress, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration advises you to contact emergency services immediately. Use your better judgment to assess the situation and do whatever is necessary to help the child out of the car. Remember that you cannot be subjected to a civil lawsuit if you have called 911 and determined that immediate action was necessary to protect the child’s life. If the child is responsive, stay with them until help arrives. Where possible, have another person search for the vehicle owner. Although most vehicle heatstrokes occur during the summer months, it’s important to remember that it is possible for a child to die of heatstroke whenever the outside temperature rises above 57 degrees. Parents should also be sure to always lock their cars at home, as children may enter a parked vehicle by themselves and may not be able to find their way out. All vehicle heatstroke deaths among children are preventable. Before heading out for your next trip to the grocery store or post office, please take a moment to consider what you can do—either as a parent or simply as a bystander—to help keep our children safe.
