Posts Tagged ‘children’
Christmas cheer with Richmond Fire and Police
A prelude to a Christmas event where children interact with Richmond Fire and Police.
Read MorePeacemakers mentor Rodney Brown Helps Struggling Richmond Kids Find Their Feet
Six children in blue collared shirts and khakis stand at the starting line of an asphalt track. Rodney Brown, the children’s mentor, paces the side, eyes and teeth glinting in the sun. Brown yells, “Ready. Set!” Three kids lunge forward. “No sir, no sir, back behind the line,” Brown says. The kids disqualify themselves about…
Read MoreChildren’s artwork shines in downtown Richmond
Local children’s art showcased in downtown Richmond thanks to Richmond Main Street’s annual Art In Windows program and the Love Your Block program.
Read MoreYoung Richmond artist to offer free art classes through grant
Azia Banagan, a 10-year-old Richmond resident, was the recipient of a $1,000 community improvement project grant. She will use the money towards free art workshops she will lead herself.
Read MoreBackyard butchering class in Richmond raises dialogue about death and killing
“So I said, ‘Let’s kill some chickens, bring your kids.’”
Read MorePlay shows history of Iron Triangle
On the stage of the Iron Triangle Theater, 8-year-old Sayirah Woods leans over her copy of the book Richmond Tales: Lost Secrets of the Iron Triangle, absorbed in the adventures of Maisha and Mario. The book tells the story of two friends who take a journey to learn the history behind the Iron Triangle . . .
Read MoreRichmond hosts annual summit for children and youth
Contra Costa County child advocates, teachers, nonprofit groups, medical professionals and community members gathered at the Richmond Civic Center Auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday to talk about the status of children’s health at the state and county levels. The fourth annual California Summit on Children and Youth is “an annual opportunity for the best minds…
Read MorePeres Elementary Dental Clinic reopens with major changes
The Peres Elementary Dental Clinic has come a long way from its modest start as a janitorial closet with a dentist chair. Twelve years, $500,000 and 412 square feet later, a new dual dentist chair clinic has emerged. Following a major reconstruction, the 12-year-old clinic reopened on Friday in a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Dr.…
Read MoreCommunity meets in wake of playground accident
“I jumped off like this,” five-year-old Jamonte shouted, bounding off the slide where just a week ago he nearly strangled and died. The Barrett Terrace Apartment community gathered with firemen, police and building security officers Wednesday to talk about Jamonte’s accident and learn about playground safety. A week earlier, Jamonte was playing on the apartment…
Read MoreNot all toys on the shelf are lead-free
Some lead-laden toys are still available on shelves in Richmond.
Read MoreCity gives bike helmets to youth, teaches safety
Richmond police officers passed out dozens of free bicycle helmets to children on a recent afternoon at Nevin Community Center, and educated them on safety procedures of riding a bicycle.
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