April is deemed Young Child Month and will feature a variety of free, kid-friendly events in Cortez.<\/p>\n
There will be a kid fair, art show, concerts, garden tours, and free health screenings for children 0-8 years old, or close to that, said Vangi McCoy, coordinator for the Montelores, Early Childhood Council (MECC).<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is our sixth annual childhood fair,\u201d she said. \u201cIn recent years, we\u2019ve expanded the program to provide health screenings and involve the parents.\u201d<\/p>\n
For the art show young artists under age 8 are invited to recreate a scene or character from their favorite book. Original works must measure no more than 9 by 12 inches.<\/p>\n
Artwork may be brought to Beech Street Preschool before April 15. Any art medium may be used, including tempera, watercolor, collage materials, markers, crayons, etc.<\/p>\n
\u201cRemember, the process, not the product is what helps children learn,\u201d McCoy said.<\/p>\n
The artwork will go on display at the Cortez Library and at Walmart through the month of April.<\/p>\n
Other events include:<\/p>\n
Saturday, April 11: Four Seasons Greenhouse will host a family gardening lesson. Kids take home seeds and a tomato starter plant.<\/p>\n
Thursday, April 23: MECC will host a free family night dinner at the Johnson Building, Room 110 at 5:30 p.m. Teams of families will play the game Minute to Win.<\/p>\n
Friday, April 24: The San Juan Mountains Association will give kids a tour of the Hawkins Preserve.<\/p>\n
Saturday, April 25: At the Children Festival at Parque de Vida from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be outdoor activities, fire-engine tours, and free health screenings, including for vision, dental, and hearing.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will also have car seats and bike helmets at reduced prices and door prizes,\u201d McCoy said.<\/p>\n
Tuesday, April 28: The Sunflower Theatre will screen Raising of America, a PBS documentary about children poverty and how the community can make a difference.<\/p>\n
\u201cYoung Child Month is an opportunity for parents to have fun with their kids, create art, listen to music, and take advantage of free health screenings,\u201d McCoy said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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