May 2013
Fruit & Veggie Fest - Activities
Sponsored by: The Network for a Healthy California
Who should attend: Free to the public
When & Where: See here
Description: At Fruit and Veggie Fest, shoppers of all ages can join in fun activities while filling their carts with the best foods for their families, including plenty of fresh, frozen, dried, and canned fruits and vegetables. Shoppers can sample nutritious and delicious recipes, take a store tour to learn how to shop smart, and receive a free Network cookbook.
NEOP Statewide Collaborative (NSC) Meeting
When: May 1, 2013, 9:30AM-4:00PM
Where: Sacramento Convention Center
1400 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95814
Rooms 202 and 203
Description: The purpose of the NEOP Statewide Collaborative is to disseminate the latest research and data, share best practices across programs, as well as generate networking across programs, regions and professional disciplines. A meeting agenda will be available soon. Please check the NSC website frequently for updates.
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/cpns/Pages/NetworkSteeringCommittee.aspx
Event Flyer (PDF, New Window)
Sponsored By: Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch (NEOPB)
Who Should Attend: NEOP Program Stakeholders and Partners
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NEOPNSCRegistrationMay2013
For More Information Contact: NSC@cdph.ca.gov
When:
May 2nd (Thursday)
1pm - 2:45pm
and
May 9th (Thursday)
9am - 10:45am
Where: Webinar
Description: Our GIS Team will be having our online training to use the Network GIS Viewer (http://www.cnngis.org/). This Network for a Healthy California mapping application is an interactive, internet-based Geographic Information System (GIS) that allows users to view and use online mapping, including determining eligible census tracts. In less than two hours, you’ll learn the basics, and gain a tool that will expand your access to current and comprehensive data. It is recommended that all LHDs to take this training.
For more information please click here.
Sponsored By: Network for a Healthy California
Who Should Attend: Any/All LHDs
Registration: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9HZ7RSG
Maximum of 23 seats logged into webinar, you can however have more than one person per computer watching. It is first come, first serve.
For More Information Contact:
Anthony Barnes
(916) 445-2835
Anthony.Barnes@cdph.ca.gov
Bhavdeep Sachdev
(916) 445-2834
Bhavdeep.Sachdev@cdph.ca.gov
When: May 7, 2013
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 PST
Where: Webinar
Description: This training provides a practical introduction to creating healthier nutrition environments in urban areas. The workshop uses relevant, practical examples of how communities have used policy, systems, and environmental change approaches to improving the nutrition environment and includes an opportunity to apply these concepts to real world challenges.
Sponsored By: Network for a Healthy California
Who Should Attend: LHD’s and other interested Network Contractors and their partners.
Registration: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/azadjc3mc8ct
For More Information Contact:
Lisa Tadlock, Lisa.Tadlock@cdph.ca.gov
When: (Wednesday) May 8th 1:30 - 3:00
Where: Webinar
Description: Review/training lessons for Peer-led Nutrition Education SOW Obj. 10; CalFresh Promotion Program lessons.
Sponsored By: California Department of Public Health, NEOP Branch
Who Should Attend: LHD’s with Obj. 10 Peer-to-Peer in SOW
Registration: https://student.gototraining.com/r/3666644029613904640
For More Information Contact:
Nestor Martinez nestor.martinez@cdph.ca.gov
When: May 17 – 18, 2013
Where:
Robert J. Cabral
Agricultural Center
2101 E. Earhart Avenue, Suite 200
Stockton, CA 95206
Description:
Join us to share out on the awesome work being done by youth researchers across the state! This day and a half forum for youth and their adult allies will focus on the latest and greatest activities happening on the ground across California.
We’ll be talking about:
- The power of youth voices in creating healthier communities
- Lessons learned & successes celebrated
- Tools, ideas & techniques to support your projects’ success!
The forum is free for all Network funded sites.
Sponsored By: The Network for a healthy California
Who Should Attend: Youth Researchers and Adult Allies from Network Youth Engagement Sites
For event flyer click HERE
Registration: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013YouthForum
Deadline 4/19/2013
For More Information Contact:
Metria Munyan
916.449.5410
Metria.Munyan@cdph.ca.gov
Creating Strong Communities – Rural
When: May 21, 2013
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 PST
Where: Webinar
Description: This training provides a practical introduction to creating healthier nutrition environments with a special emphasis on rural areas. The workshop uses relevant, practical examples of how communities have used policy, systems, and environmental change approaches to improving the nutrition environment and includes an opportunity to apply these concepts to real world challenges.
Sponsored By: Network for a Healthy California
Who Should Attend: LHD’s and other interested Network Contractors and their partners.
Registration: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/60xfn03284m1
For More Information Contact:
Lisa Tadlock, Lisa.Tadlock@cdph.ca.gov