First 5 Calaveras

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

Youth Sports Physicals in July! Don't wait, call today to schedule with them at one of their upcountry locations.

The MACT Health Board Mobile Clinic will be visiting Railroad Flat and West Point on Wednesday, July 8. We will be providing youth sports physicals and behavioral health services for the community.

Schedule and Locations

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Railroad Flat Community Center (298 Railroad Flat Rd, Railroad Flat)

1:30 PM to 4:00 PM at Blue Mountain Coalition (364 Main St, West Point, CA)

Appointment Information
Please call 209.754.6262 to schedule your visit. We accept most insurances, including Medi-Cal and Medicare. Please remember to bring proof of insurance and a valid ID to your appointment.

06/17/2026

Calaveras Families with children 0-8, join our friends at Calaveras County Public Health for a Group Connection Day at Foothill Funhouse!
😁🤝👋🤸‍♀️💚💙 This FREEE event is Saturday from 9AM-1PM!

Come join us for a fun, free play date! Our Group Connections Day is a special event for Calaveras families with kids ages 0 to 8.

It is a great time to let your kids play, meet other parents, and get helpful resources for your growing child. Snacks and drinks are provided!

When: Saturday, June 20th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Where: Foothill Funhouse, 200 CA-12, Suite C7, Valley Springs, CA 95252

Call us at 209-754-6460 if you have any questions.

For more information, visit our website at www.calaveraspublichealth.com

06/16/2026

🥰💚💚 Hey parents, check out this wonderful resource from our friends at Mindful Compass! Parenting in hard and it doesn't need to happen alone. 🥰

Healing is rarely loud.

More often, it looks like a pause before reacting.
A softer tone.
A repaired conversation.
A parent choosing to respond differently than they were taught.

And while these moments may seem small, they ripple outward in ways we may never fully see.

Because when one parent softens, a child feels it.

When one family shifts, a generation feels it.

And when enough families begin to heal, the world feels it too.

This is the quiet power of mindful parenting.

Not perfection.
Not getting it right every time.

But the willingness to return...again and again to connection, repair, and love.

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As a thank you for being part of this community, I have a free gift to support your parenting journey.

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1️⃣ Subscribe to my Substack, *Slow Parenting in a Fast World*
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Because healing doesn't happen alone and neither should parenting.

Parents: What is one pattern you're hoping to change for the next generation?

06/16/2026

Did you know you can get a free state parks pass with your local library card? This is a great time to check out some of our beautiful California State Parks 🌲🌲

06/16/2026

Blue Mountain Coalition for Youth and Families has a lot of great stuff going on this summer! Starting with the first Farmers Market tonight! 🌻🪴🫐🍓

06/16/2026

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is free for all Calaveras children ages 0-5 years!

Rise and shine! Your child will adore this charming board book about farm animals waking up and getting ready for a busy day.