FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, please contact:
Nancy Nichols, Kids First Co-Manager
Phone: 970.975.3234
Email : nancy.nichols@aspen.gov
Jenna Ioffredo, Communications Co-Manager
Phone: 970-987-2722
Email: jenna.ioffredo@aspen.gov
Public Service Announcement
Celebrating the Month of the Young Child in Pitkin County
City of Aspen and Kids First host events in May
Aspen, CO- The City of Aspen and its Kids First program are delighted to announce the Month of the Young Child, a month-long celebration for children and families in Pitkin County. This annual event, held every May, is dedicated to highlighting the needs of young children and their families, and recognizing the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.
The festivities began on May 6 when a group of small children attended the Aspen City Council work session, and Mayor Torre read the Month of the Young Child proclamation. On May 8, a small group of children attended the regular Pitkin Board of County Commissioners meeting, where the Commissioners declared May as the Month of the Young Child.
Read with Me Day, where community volunteers will be reading in all the childcare classrooms in Pitkin County at the same time, is scheduled for May 15. This event is an exciting opportunity for children to meet community members who enjoy reading and sharing great stories with them.
On May 22 at 10 a.m., children from all the childcare programs in Pitkin County will gather at the Aspen Fire Department downtown for the annual children's parade. They will parade down Hopkins Avenue to Galena Street, then Galena to Hyman Avenue, and finally to the Hyman mall and fountain area.
"The Month of the Young Child is a time to recognize the importance of early childhood education and to celebrate the children and families in our community," said Nancy Nichols, co-manager at Kids First. "We are excited to organize these events and look forward to seeing the children, families, and community members come together to celebrate this special month."
For more information, please contact Kids First at 970-920-5363.
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