Just in time for All Hallows’ Eve, the Santa Barbara County Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering tips to ensure all vampires, witches, and goblins—and their parents—have a fun and safe Halloween.
According to a press release, the Red Cross suggests:
• Walk on sidewalks, not in the street.
• Cross the street only at corners, use crosswalks, and look both ways before
crossing the street.
• Don’t hide or cross the street between parked cars.
• Wear light-colored or reflective clothing so you’re more visible.
• Carry a flashlight to light your way.
• Keep away from open fires and candles. (Costumes can be extremely flammable.)
• Visit homes that have the porch light on.
• Accept your treats at the door and never go into a stranger’s house.
• Have a grown-up inspect your treats before eating, and don’t eat candy with packaging that has been opened or tampered with.
• Small, hard pieces of candy are a choking hazard for young children.
• Trick-or-treat within a group. Don’t trick-or-treat alone.
The American Red Cross provides
services to more than 30,000 people in Santa Barbara County each year, and provides information on disaster preparedness and health and safety issues to thousands of children, seniors, and other community members.
For more information, contact the Santa Maria office at 928-0778.
The toughest job in the world
Attention new parents: Allan Hancock College Community Education is offering a free Toddlers, Twos and Threes class on Tuesdays, Nov. 2 through Dec. 14, from 9 to 11:55 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 311 S. Broadway, in Santa Maria.
At the classes, Registered Nurse and
parent educator Joan Rice will discuss important parenting concerns, such as emerging independence, sleep issues, nutrition, and self-esteem. Parents will also learn about educational play activities, including easel painting, art experiences, outdoor play, music, and exploration of new environments.
Parents interested in taking the class
can register online at hancockcollege.edu. The course record number is 22170, and there is a $5 materials fee. There will be no class meeting on Nov. 30, according to college officials.
All new students must apply to the college before registering for classes by accessing the online admission application—Apply Community Education (Spectrum) Fall 2010—on the college’s home page.
Students can also register in person at the Community Education Building on the Santa Maria campus Mondays through Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, call 922-6966,
Ext. 3209.
School Scene is compiled by Managing Editor Amy Asman. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Oct 21-28, 2010.
