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SUMMARY:Strike the Ember: Forging the Bridge of Maternal Health & Equity
DESCRIPTION:This event\, which will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday\, October 2\, is focused on maternal equity for the BIPOC\, Latina\, and underserved communities. \nThe Maya Organization event will include cocktails\, charcuterie\, and a raffle. Attendees will include business owners\, community leaders\, healthcare workers\, and advocates. \nThe Maya Organization helps mothers through pregnancy\, birth\, and the months that follow\, offering bilingual support and wraparound care to families and mothers who need it most. It also trains doulas and birth workers and partners with the University of Pittsburgh on intimate partner violence research. \nFor $40\, participants will hors d’oeuvres\, cocktails\, a great view of the city skyline with a selfie station\, networking\, and a chance to take home fine art jewelry\, original watercolor paintings\, a custom tattoo\, climbing passes\, dinner-out gift cards\, and a special grand prize through the event’s raffle. \nA $60 VIP ticket provides two drink tickets\, a raffle entry\, and early access to the rooftop selfie station. \nThe event will be held at The Pittsburgh Foundation\, located at 912 Ft. Duquesne Blvd. RSVP now.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/strike-the-ember-forging-the-bridge-of-maternal-health-equity/
CATEGORIES:Fundraising
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SUMMARY:Introduction to ASQ-3
DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn how to use the ASQ-3 as a screening tool for children ages 3 months to 5 years. \nThe session provides information on why a developmental screening tool is administered in early childhood programs\, how to administer and score the screener\, strategies for sharing results with families of diverse backgrounds\, and supporting resources for making referrals to additional services if needed. \nMore Details: \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, October 6 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.\nWhere: ZOOM\nCost: $30\nRegister now
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/introduction-to-asq-3-22/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:American Red Cross First Aid\, Pediatric First Aid\, CPR\, and AED Training
DESCRIPTION:This course has an emphasis on hands-on learning. It teaches participants the skills to save a life. This course aligns with OSHA’s Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs. Certification is issued upon successful completion. This certification is valid for two years. \nMore details include: \n\nWhen: Saturday\, October 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\n5604 Solway Street\nCost: $70\nRegister now
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/american-red-cross-first-aid-pediatric-first-aid-cpr-and-aed-training-16/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:UnConference: Ordinary Moments\, Meaningful Connections
DESCRIPTION:Trying Together will hold its UnConference: Ordinary Moments\, Meaningful Connections from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday\, October 12. \nStart your day with a keynote presentation by Dr. Junlei Li\, creator of the Simple Interactions approach and co-chair of Harvard’s Graduate Human Development and Education Department\, which will be followed by dynamic and diverse morning and afternoon sessions. A light breakfast with coffee and tea and a boxed lunch will be provided as a part of the registration fee. Registration is required. Please register by September 28.\nPlease note: 4.5 PQAS and Act 48 credit hours are available. \nUpon registering\, select your first and second choices of preferred sessions for each of the session time slots. \nPlease review the session descriptions linked here. \nFAQ’sHow Do I Register?Registration is now open and session names\, descriptions\, and times are included. The cost is $25 for the UnConference. Please register by September 28\, 2026. Each session will have limited space\, so we will try our best to accommodate your session requests. We encourage large groups to split between sessions.Registration checkout will time out after ten minutes; please have the following information ready before registering for you / your group: \n\nName/email\nPD Registry Number and/or PPID\, if applicable\nDietary needs\nAccessibility requests\nSession preferences\n\nHow Do I Receive Credit?If you have a PD Registry account\, please include your PD Registry ID Number during registration. \nTo receive credits\, participants must attend the UnConference and complete the post-event survey. Once completed\, Trying Together will process your credits. Credits may take up to 8-10 weeks to show up in your account. \nIf you require ACT 48 credit\, you will be asked for your PPID Number in the survey at the end. Credit will be processed and be viewable in your PERMS account 8-10 weeks after the UnConference. ACT 48 credit is specific to those who currently hold a Pennsylvania Teacher Certificate. For any questions regarding credits\, please contact Amanda Murphy at amanda@tryingtogether.org
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/unconference-ordinary-moments-meaningful-connections/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:National Summit for Children's Health in a Changing Climate
DESCRIPTION:This Brazelton Touchpoints Center event will feature advocates in pediatrics\, early childhood care and education\, forestry\, community development\, public agencies\, philanthropy\, research\, and journalism who will share their work in partnership with children and families living under new climate extremes. \nLearn More\nParticipants will be able to find out how communities\, cities\, countries\, and states around the country are mobilizing to protect the spaces where today’s children live\, breathe\, and learn while building a safer future for tomorrow’s children. \nThe free virtual event will run from noon to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday\, October 21. \nFor more information\, visit the event’s website.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/national-summit-for-childrens-health-in-a-changing-climate/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Growing Together: Intro to Neurodivergence
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together virtually every third Wednesday of the month for professional development focused on frequently requested topics relevant to early childhood educators. The topic for October is Intro to Neurodivergence.\n \nParticipants can choose to attend any or all of the mini-sessions and registration is highly recommended. However\, participants can access any session using the Zoom link. \nClick here to register \nTrying Together’s 2026-27  Growing Together offerings include: \n\nLet’s Get Creative: Incorporating Creative Art in the Early Childhood Classroom – 6:30-7:30 on November 18\nSensory Activities Through STEAM – 6:30-7:30 on December 16\nSeparation Anxiety – 6:30-7:30 on January 20\nCalm\, Reset\, Respond – 6:30-7:30 on February 17\nELRC Resources – 6:30-7:30 on March 17\nBehavior is Communication – 6:30-7:30 on April 21\nDe-Escalation – 6:30-7:30 on May 18\nInfant and Toddler Circle Time – 6:30-7:30 on June 16\, 2027\n\n 
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/growing-together-intro-to-neurodivergence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T180000
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SUMMARY:Rise Together
DESCRIPTION:Need a family fun Friday night? Join families at The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center for a night of fun-filled games and activities. \nParents and caregivers can explore ways to interact with their children to promote growth through play. This event is for enrolled families only. \nFor more information\, contact Nicole Banner at nicole@tryingtogether.org.
URL:https://tryingtogether.org/event/rise-together/2026-10-23/
CATEGORIES:The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center
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