Introducing a special event as part of our
Professional Education series!
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Cultivating Resilience: Tools to Thrive
with Galen Emanuele
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Arrive ready to laugh and learn as Galen shows you how to apply the improv concept of "Yes, And..." to fundamentally shift your interactions at work and transform the way you show up every day! | |
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Friday, Sept 13 | 9am - 2:30 pm
Swinomish Casino
(12885 Casino Dr., Anacortes)
Registration: $40
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Watch Galen in action as he introduces this innovative, custom training | |
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WIC Breastfeeding Class
You don't have to be a "breastfeeding expert" to become a new parent, and you don’t need to be a WIC participant to join this free class! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff provide information to help get feeding off to a good start. Learn about some of the common concerns in the early days and how to overcome them, breastfeeding positions and tips for best latch, and more!
WHEN:
Thursday, Sept.19th @ 1pm (English)
Jueves, Septiembre 19 @ 4pm (Español)
WHERE: Online
COST: Free
Learn more and register here
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Play and Grow Drop-in Group
Connect with other parents and caregivers in this one-hour drop-in group to share the joys and challenges of growing with your baby through music, play, and discussions covering a range of topics from development to sleep and much more. It is facilitated by Help Me Grow Nurses and Perinatal Support-WA Resiliency Specialists. No registration required!
WHEN: Tuesdays at 11am
WHERE: Heartwood House | 2136 Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley
COST: Free
Learn more here
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Overdose Response
Naloxone saves lives. Learn how to identify when the opioid overdose reversal medication (also called Narcan) may be needed, the most helpful steps to take, and ways to get your own naloxone at no cost. This free online training is for anyone age 16+.
WHEN:
Thursday, August 22 | 3pm - 4pm
Tuesday, September 10 | 1pm - 2pm
Monday, September 16 | 3pm - 4pm
WHERE: Online
COST: FREE
Learn more & register here
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Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. QPR, like CPR, teaches any adult (16+) how to support someone in crisis and get them connected to the help they need. This free training talks about suicide myths and facts, warning signs for suicide, and how you can apply hope to save a life. Upcoming FREE classes are scheduled:
WHEN:
Friday, Aug 23 | 10 – 11:30am | Online
Monday, Aug 26 | 5:30 – 7pm | Online
Tuesday, Sept 10 | 6– 7:30pm | in person at Burlington Public Library
Thursday, Sept 12 | 1 – 2:30pm | Online
COST: FREE
Learn more and register here
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Rooted: Grieving & Growing Together – Summer Sessions
Join us for the final summer session with Rooted: Grieving and Growing Together (formerly known as the Landing) to be in community with people who understand grief. Children and teens (aged 6-18) can spend time together and take part in discussion, play, learning, and activities for expressing grief in a supportive environment with trained staff and volunteers.
WHEN: Wed, August 28 | 6pm - 8pm
WHERE: Heartwood House | 2136 Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley
COST: Free
Learn more and register here
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Adult Mental Health First Aid
This training provides hands-on experience practicing the 5-step action plan to support someone during a mental health or suicide crisis. Through two hours of online content and then an all-day in-person or virtual training with a certified instructor, you gain the knowledge and confidence to hold difficult but necessary conversations, inspire hope, and care for yourself while supporting others. The next available courses are:
WHEN:
Friday, Aug 30 | 9am - 4pm | Online
Friday, Sept 27 | 8:30am – 3:30pm | at Heartwood House, Sedro-Woolley
COST: Cost: $35* - includes materials and lunch for in-person course | *scholarships available
Learn more and register here
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American Red Cross CPR Training
This class provides participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing, and other first-aid emergencies. After successfully completing the class, a certificate that satisfies most OSHA-mandated job requirements, workplace, and other regulatory requirements will be issued (certification lasts for two years).
WHEN: Friday, Sept 6 | 9am – 1 pm
WHERE: Heartwood House | 2136 State Route 20, Sedro-Woolley
COST: $80 (a discounted price of $60 is available for income-eligible participants)
Learn more & register here
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There is Help – There is Hope | |
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September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide and acknowledge the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted. It is also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope. United General District 304 offers trainings year-round that start important conversations around positive mental health and teach adults and youth how to support people experiencing mental health challenges and crises, including suicide.
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This September, there are many ways you can get involved:
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On August 28, community members from across Skagit will convene for a memorial walk and resource fair recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day. The event, organized by Skagit County Public Health, New Earth Recovery, and R.I.S.E Recovery, will be a time to remember without stigma those we have lost to overdose, support those in recovery, and reduce the impact of substance use together.
Join us on Wednesday, August 28, from 5-8 pm at the Skagit County Fairgrounds.
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Everyone deserves to grieve in a supportive and understanding environment. In the past few years, places and resources for youth who have had someone close to them die have been absent from our community. We are pleased to announce the launch of a new program to support youth in our community, Rooted: Grieving and Growing Together, formerly called The Landing. Rooted is a program for children, teens, and adults to be in community with each other and their grief.
Our Open House marks the official return of youth-focused grief supports in Skagit County. Whether you work with youth in the community or have lost someone close to you, we look forward to welcoming you into our newly remodeled space, introducing our friendly volunteers and staff, and providing information about grief resources, including a six-week program for families this fall.
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Rooted Program Open House
Tuesday, Sept 17 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Heartwood House
2136 Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley
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Supporting Newborns and Their Caregivers | |
Did you or someone you know just have a baby and are looking for connections? Join two of District 304’s programs that provide support, encouragement, feedback, and advice for caregivers of newborns. | |
Our weekly Play & Grow drop-in groups will help you connect with your baby while receiving advice from nurses and perinatal support specialists. Stop by Heartwood House (2136 Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley) any Tuesday at 11 for the playgroup! | |
Bright by Text will give you regular, age-appropriate advice on parenting, including brain-building activities, what to do during a tantrum, and local events that can connect you to other caregivers and resources. Sign up today for Bright by Text by texting SKAGIT to 274448, or visit the Bright by Text website. | |
Celebrating Breastfeeding Month | |
In August, United General District 304 WIC Nutrition Program staff celebrate Breastfeeding Month. Stop by our WIC clinic on the United General Hospital district campus and check out the lactation support services available to local families. | Our staff created a display of the various breast pump and milk storage options available free of charge for WIC participants. These support options especially help working parents to meet work-life balance. Pumping supports parents in balancing work responsibilities with their desire to provide breast milk, reducing stress and enabling a smoother transition back to work. | |
Evidence overwhelmingly shows that breastfeeding provides a powerful boost to an infant's immune system, helping lower the baby's risk of many common childhood infections and diseases. | |
Setting up a regular exercise routine is hard! Having an exercise partner or group of friends can help you stay fit and maintain social connections. Studies show the benefits and importance of social connections in staying active and physically fit through all stages of life. Being accountable to a friend can sometimes be that motivator that helps get you out on the trail or to a group fitness class at the gym. Knowing that someone is counting on you can help! | |
Read this article from the National Institutes of Health for more information on the many benefits of exercising with others. | |
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Some tips to help maintain a regular exercise routine:
- Build your network – try a new class or group
- Make a shared routine – commit to exercise with a friend weekly
- Be accountable – share your goals with people you trust
- Join a team – Nature RX walks or a group fitness class
- Family – bring the grandkids or your pet along
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Explore Skagit parks and trails on one of our instructor-led nature walks and experience the numerous mental and physical health benefits of nature!
FREE Skagit Nature Rx walks will be held August 19 and 26, and September 2, 9, 16, and 23 at locations throughout the county.
Register for Community Walks (for adults of all ages) or Family Treks (for children 0-5 and their caregivers).
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Join Sedro-Woolley Farm to School at Kids Day at the Sedro-Woolley Farmers Market on Tuesday, Sept 24 at 3 pm. Stop by our booth and check out the kids' activities at other vendors throughout the market, as well as the amazing bounty of late summer produce! | | |
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There’s still time to visit a Concrete Saturday Market. The final dates are August 24, 31, and September 7 from 10-2 at the Concrete Community Center. Be sure to visit our high school program assistants as they display the produce they’ve grown this summer, available by suggested donation. | |
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Concrete Farm to School will be at the Concrete School District Back-to-School Night on August 29 from 4:30-6:30pm. Our self-guided garden tour will be open, and we’re excited to welcome you to our space.
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What’s Cooking?
It’s blueberry harvest time in bountiful Skagit County, and there is no end to the tasty dishes that include nutritious and delicious berries.
Try this Concrete Farm to School favorite pancake recipe topped with fresh blueberries today!
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Measuring Wellbeing – Take Part in the Regional Survey Today | |
Building Healthier Communities is our goal and commitment across the more than 50 programs offered at United General District 304. But how do we know if and when we’ve achieved a thriving, healthier community? Listening and learning how people see their current and future selves is one way to measure wellbeing, which is why we’ve joined the North Sound Accountable Community of Health (ACH) to develop a short survey available in English and Spanish. The survey helps us understand the levels of thriving, struggling, and suffering currently experienced by those in our community and make progress towards a better future. | |
We want to ensure voices from every corner of our region are included and invite you to join the effort to better understand our region’s wellbeing. Take the survey today and help spread the word to your neighbors, coworkers, and clients! | |
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Did you know you can use your Fred Meyer card to help make our programs possible? Through Fred Meyer Community Rewards, you can link your card to Foundation of District 304. Link your card in person on your next visit, or click here to do it online. Funds support classes, trainings, and programs for Foundation of District 304 at no cost to you!
Thank You!
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