Calendar of Trainings and Events

Sep
16
Thu
: Roanoke Safety Seat Check @ 1333 Jamison Ave SE
Sep 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

This is a FREE child safety seat check provided by CarilionChildren’s Safe Kids and the Virginia Department of Health, Injury, Suicide andViolence Prevention Program, for parents and caregivers. Please bring thesafety seat instruction and vehicle owner’s manuals with you. The safety seatsshould be installed as best as possible before attending the seat check event.Certified technicians at the event will check for recalls and installationproblems for you.

Other Notes: In response to COVID-19, all participants areasked to wear a mask if age appropriate.

Questions? Please contact Jill Lucas atjalucas@carilionclinic.org or 540-981-8075

 

 

Sep
18
Sat
Prince William Safety Seat Check Event with Spanish Translation Services
Sep 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

Participant Requirements: Review manual for safety seat andinstall as best as possible prior to arrival.

Registration Requirements:  https://savingprincewilliamslittles.com/events/?sheet_id=28

Sep
22
Wed
2021 AARP Livable Communities Workshop @ Virtual
Sep 22 @ 1:00 pm – Sep 23 @ 4:00 pm

 

Registration Requirements: https://aarp.cvent.com/events/2021-aarp-livable-communities-workshop-engaging-older-adults-why-it-s-good-for-the-community/registration-4498561b58fc4b06b24e94e84b4ffe8b.aspx

Other Notes: People age 50-plus enhance communities throughtheir skills and life lessons, influence and involvement. 

Communities with engaged older residents are more livablefor people of all ages.

This free, two-day, online AARP Livable Communitiesworkshop will showcase effective strategies, initiatives and programs thatengage older adults and solve pressing community problems.

If you have questions about the workshop, please email usat Livable@AARP.org.Use the subject line “Engagement Workshop.”

 

Henry County Safety Seat Check
Sep 22 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

This is a FREE child safety seat check provided byCarilion Children’s Safe Kids and the Virginia Department of Health, Injury,Suicide and Violence Prevention Program, for parents and caregivers. Pleasebring the safety seat instruction and vehicle owner’s manuals with you. Thesafety seats should be installed as best as possible before attending the seatcheck event. Certified technicians at the event will check for recalls andinstallation problems for you.

Other Notes: In response to COVID-19, all participants areasked to wear a mask if age appropriate.

Questions? Please contact Jill Lucas atjalucas@carilionclinic.org or 540-981-8075

 

 

Sep
25
Sat
Fairfax County Safety Seat Check Event
Sep 25 @ 8:00 am – 10:30 am

Participant Requirements: Review manual for safety seat andinstall as best as possible prior to arrival.

Roanoke Safety Seat Check
Sep 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

This is a FREE child safety seat check provided by CarilionChildren’s Safe Kids and the Virginia Department of Health, Injury, Suicide andViolence Prevention Program, for parents and caregivers. Please bring thesafety seat instruction and vehicle owner’s manuals with you. The safety seatsshould be installed as best as possible before attending the seat check event.Certified technicians at the event will check for recalls and installationproblems for you.

Other Notes: In response to COVID-19, all participants areasked to wear a mask if age appropriate.

Questions? Please contact Jill Lucas atjalucas@carilionclinic.org or 540-981-8075

 

 

Sep
28
Tue
Rails with Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned @ Virtual
Sep 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Registration Requirements: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1021964588378824464

Other Notes: This webinar will discuss a newreport from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Rails-with-Trails: BestPractices and Lessons Learned, that examines safety, design, and liabilityissues associated with the development of shared-use paths and othertrails adjacent to active railroad and transit rights-of-way.

Sep
30
Thu
Christiansburg Safety Seat Check
Sep 30 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

This is a FREE child safety seat check provided byCarilion Children’s Safe Kids and the Virginia Department of Health, Injury,Suicide and Violence Prevention Program, for parents and caregivers. Pleasebring the safety seat instruction and vehicle owner’s manuals with you. Thesafety seats should be installed as best as possible before attending the seatcheck event. Certified technicians at the event will check for recalls andinstallation problems for you.

Other Notes: In response to COVID-19, all participants areasked to wear a mask if age appropriate.

Questions? Please contact Jill Lucas atjalucas@carilionclinic.org or 540-981-8075

 

Oct
6
Wed
Walk to School Day @ See site for options
Oct 6 all-day

Please register with http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/

Schools are encouraged to participate byregistering their event; ideas are available at: https://www.virginiadot.org/programs/srts_international_walk_to_school_day.asp or

http://www.walkbiketoschool.org/

Measuring the Benefits of Complete Streets Tool
Oct 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4432004245920066316?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=be539ba8-05c6-4ae9-a63b-affdf3e4f093

Other Notes: This informational webinar will featureexperts from National Complete Streets Coalition and Smart Growth America whowill introduce our newest data-driven tool that can help measure and projectthe benefits of complete streets across four impact categories of health,safety, environment, and economy—using an approach that keeps equity at thecenter. It will also feature our esteemed partners from the RAO CommunityHealth (RAO) and Sustain Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina who will sharetheir experience using the tool and demonstrate how you can use it to advocatefor more complete streets in your community.