Upcoming events designed for Black and African American families, covering early learning, health and wellness, family support, racial equity, social justice, and more.
February
Parenting Support Class
Sisters in Parenting
Tuesday, February 11
5:00-7:00pm, Virtual
East County First 5 Center
Free Concert
Storytime with Oaktown Jazz
Thursday, February 13
11am-12pm Antioch Library
Information Session for Black Parents & Birthworkers
CoCo Doulas Info Session
Tuesday, February 18
11am-1pm, East County First 5 Center
Fierce Advocates
Drop-in Free Play
Antioch First 5 Center
Saturday, February 22
9am-12pm
Author Talk & Book Reading
Ricky Watters – Super Bowl Champion and Author Saturday Surprise
Saturday, February 22
10:30am-1:15pm Pittsburg Library
Mental Health Awareness Event
Black History Month Annual Celebration
Friday, February 28
9:30am-2:30pm, Delta Bay Community Church
NAMI Contra Costa County
March
Parenting Support Class: Parent/Child
First Fridays with Black Infant Health
Friday, March 7 (by invite only)
To learn more, contact the East County First 5 Center
Parenting Support Class: Male Caregivers
First Fridays with Black Infant Health
Friday, March 7 (by invite only)
To learn more, contact the East County First 5 Center
April
Save the Date: Saturday, April 12
In EXCITING NEWS, we’re thrilled to invite you to Save the Date for an upcoming resource fair that will guide parents to through an empowering ‘womb to classroom’ journey. This event will give East County Black and African American families an opportunity to connect with providers and community partners, offering valuable resources, services, and programs tailored to every stage of development—from pregnancy all the way to Kindergarten. Don’t miss out!
Saturday, April 12 from 10:30am-1:30pm
Marina Community Center in Pittsburg
Click here to SAVE THE DATE and learn more about this incredible opportunity.
Looking to feature an event or to learn more about Ready Kids East County?
Contact Jessica Keener, Program Coordinator, at jkeener@first5coco.org