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Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Activities Across the Nation

What's on Your Walls? -- National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week -- October 18-24, 2009

As part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, many states and communities plan to offer free lead screening, and to conduct various education and awareness events. Below is a list of some of the awareness activities going on around the United States during Lead Poisoning Prevention Week:

Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont Region 4: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Region 6: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas Region 7: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska Region 10: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington Region 3, PA, WV, VA, DE, MD, DC Region 9: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the Pacific Islands & 147 Indian Tribes Region 5, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin & 5 Indian Tribes Region 2, NY, NJ Region 2, PR, VI Region 8: Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakaota, Utah, Wyoming

Region 1 (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)

Connecticut

  • October 22, 2009 -- Kick-Off Meeting. The Connecticut Department of Public Health's Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program will hold a Semi-Annual Lead Meeting as a kick-off to National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The meeting will be held at the Department of Transportation in Newington, Connecticut. Attendees will include sanitarians, case managers, health educators, directors of health, medical providers, and various other lead professionals. It is anticipated that over 60 individuals will attend this meeting. For further information, contact James M. Bryson at 617-918-1524 or e-mail bryson.jamesm@epa.gov.

  • October 25-31, 2009 -- Governor's Proclamation, Banner and Press Releases, throughout Connecticut. The Connecticut Department of Public Health's Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program arranged for a Governor's Proclamation to be distributed throughout Connecticut for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW). A large banner will be on display across from the state capitol in downtown Hartford announcing NLPPW in the state of Connecticut. Additionally, written press releases will be distributed to local newspapers during NLPPW in Connecticut. For further information, contact James M. Bryson at 617-918-1524 or e-mail bryson.jamesm@epa.gov.

  • October 27-November 2, 2009 -- Coloring Contest. Stamford, CT. The Connecticut Department of Public Health's Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program (LPPCP) in collaboration with the Stamford Health Department will hold a coloring contest throughout Stamford kindergarten and first grade classrooms on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and Wednesday, October 28, 2009. The LPPCP staff will visit every classroom and give a fun, educational lead poisoning prevention in-service and also distribute the contest materials, rules, and instructions. The deadline for contest submissions is Monday, November 2, 2009. A 2010 calendar will be made with the winning entries. In conjunction with the distribution of the calendars (to all participating students and faculty members) an awards assembly will be held for the students with the winning submissions. For further information, contact James M. Bryson at 617-918-1524 or e-mail bryson.jamesm@epa.gov.

Maine

  • October 23-25, 2009 -- Day Care Education. The Passmaquoddy Indian Township will distribute copies of the Animated Mother Bear DVD "How Mother Bear Taught the Children About Lead" and have Robbie Racoon teach children about the four tips for staying lead-safe: 1. Wash your hands before you eat. 2. Leave your outside shoes at the door. 3. Don't eat non-food items. 4. Eat healthy. For further information, contact Trevor White 207-287-2187.

Massachusetts

  • October 23-25, 2009 -- Outreach. Boston, MA. The EPA Lead Program will host a Lead Awareness Outreach and show case "Don't Spread Lead" video, "Lead Safety" video and the Animated Mother Bear DVD "How Mother Bear Taught the Children About Lead." For further information, contact Robert Carr 617-918-1607.

  • November 18-20, 2009 -- Symposium. "Putting EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule into Practice." The symposium is co-sponsored by the New England Lead Coordinating Committee (NELCC) and the Consortium of North East States and Tribes (CONEST). This symposium is designed for state-tribal managers and policymakers involved with EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. For further information, please contact Frank Kramarz at 617-969-7177.

New Hampshire

  • October 9, 2009 -- Presentation. Concord, NH. "Protecting Your Tenants' Health: New EPA Rules for Lead Paint," sponsored by the New Hampshire Association for Justice (NHAJ). This half-day seminar will highlight the new EPA rules for landlords, property managers and attorneys. For further information, contact Laura Vincent Ford, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, at 603-271-5733, NHAJ at 603-224-7077, or visit www.nhaj.org.

Rhode Island

  • October 1-31, 2009 -- Outreach. Providence, RI. The Rhode Island Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program will have a display case with educational materials in the lobby of the Rhode Island Department of Health. For further information, contact Daniela Quilliam at 401-222-7794, e-mail daniela.quilliam@health.ri.gov, or visit www.health.ri.gov/lead

  • October 19-23, 2009 -- Outreach to Pediatricians. Throughout Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Department of Health will mail out a lead newsletter to all pediatricians in the state. The articles in the newsletter will address screening issues, the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule that goes into effect in April 2010, home visiting for lead-poisoned children, and healthy housing efforts focused on lead. For further information, contact Daniela Quilliam at 401-222-7794, e-mail daniela.quilliam@health.ri.gov, or visit www.health.ri.gov/lead.

Vermont

  • October 23-25, 2009 -- Outreach. Throughout Vermont. The Vermont Department of Health will post lead displays for lead week. Most displays will be in state office buildings in a variety of locations throughout the state. Displays will feature information to prevent lead poisoning and information on Lead Safe Renovation. For further information, contact Marcia Gustafson 802-651-1571.

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Region 2 (NJ, NY, PR, VI)

New Jersey

  • October 8, 2009 -- Health Fair. Middlesex County College, Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. A booth will feature literature on renovation, lead abatement and lead paint disclosure rules, as well as pesticides and other EPA programs. For further information, contact Laura Livingston at 732-906-6998 or e-mail Livingston.laura@epa.gov.

  • October 16, 2009 -- Presentation. Quality Inn, 1850 Easton Avenue, Somerset, NJ. 9:30 am - Presentation on the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule for the New Jersey School Building and Grounds Association. For further information, contact Laura Livingston at 732-906-6998 or e-mail Livingston.laura@epa.gov.

  • October 27, 2009 -- Presentation. Adelphia's Restaurant, Deptford, NJ. 6:30 pm - Presentation for the South Jersey Chapter of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America on the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. For further information, contact Laura Livingston at 732-906-6998 or e-mail Livingston.laura@epa.gov.

New York

  • October 15, 2009 -- Healthy Homes and Healthy Family Fair. Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, NY. 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. Booth will feature literature on renovation, lead abatement and lead paint disclosure rules, as well as pesticides, indoor air and other EPA programs.

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Region 3 (DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV)

Pennsylvania

  • October 15-16, 2009 -- Workshop. Philadelphia, PA. At the National Mid-Year Conference on Eliminating Childhood Lead Poisoning, Implementing Healthy Homes Programs, and Combating Indoor Environmental Hazards. EPA will conduct a two-part workshop: How to Put EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule to Work in Your Community (10:00 am to 12:45 pm). In the first part of the workshop, EPA officials will review the requirements and timetable of the RRP Rule and answer questions about the implementation of the rule. In the second part of the workshop, presentations will cover ways in which communities can build contractor capacity through training, and how aspects of the rule can be strengthened through local and state regulations. For further information, contact Demian Ellis at 215-814-2088 or e-mail ellis.demian@epa.gov.

  • October 24, 2009 -- Lead Outreach. Philadelphia, PA. The EPA Lead program will participate in Temple University Health Systems' Community Baby Shower for New & Expecting Moms and Dads to disseminate information on lead poisoning prevention and EPA's lead rules that impact tenants and property owners.

  • October 24-25, 2009 -- Lead Outreach. Allentown, PA. The Pennsylvania Department of Health will disseminate information on lead poisoning prevention to the general public. For further information, contact Scott Steffen at 717-772-2763 or e-mail rsteffen@state.pa.us.

  • October 24-31, 2009 -- Lead Display. Various Cities in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Health will run a lead poisoning prevention bus ad campaign in six cities throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. For further information, contact Scott Steffen at 717-772-2763 or e-mail rsteffen@state.pa.us.

  • October 25-31, 2009 -- Outreach. Philadelphia, PA. The EPA Lead program will display lead outreach materials in the Mutter Museum to complement the museum's lead poisoning prevention exhibit. For further information, contact Demian Ellis at 215-814-2088 or e-mail ellis.demian@epa.gov.

  • October 26-30, 2009 -- Outreach. Pennsylvania Statewide. Region 3 will mail at least 1,500 pieces of information on "Lead Safety During Renovation" to renovation and remodeling contractors in various target cities throughout Region 3. For further information, contact Demian Ellis at 215-814-2088 or e-mail ellis.demian@epa.gov.

  • October 26-30, 2009 -- Contest. Throughout Pennsylvania. As part of an effort to increase lead poisoning awareness, Region 3 will hold a poster contest for the children of EPA employees during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Posters entered into the contest will be required to express the dangers of lead poisoning and exhibit methods of prevention. They will be critiqued on their originality, artistic merit, and accurate expression of the theme. For further information, contact Demian Ellis at 215-814-2088 or e-mailellis.demian@epa.gov.

  • October 31, 2009 -- Lead Outreach. Philadelphia, PA. The EPA Lead program will participate in a Women's Health Fair, sponsored by the Women's Day Committee of Christ Baptist Church, to disseminate information on lead poisoning prevention and EPA's lead rules that impact tenants and property owners.

  • November 9, 2009 -- Conference. Philadelphia, PA. The EPA Lead program will attend the American Public Health Association conference in Philadelphia to review the requirements and timetable of the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule and answer questions about implementation of the rule. For further information, contact Demian Ellis at 215-814-2088 or ellis.demian@epa.gov.

Virginia

  • October 6, 2009 -- Presentation. Richmond, VA. At the Richmond City Lead Elimination Task Force Meeting, the EPA Lead program will review the requirements and timetable of the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule and recent settlement and answer questions about the implementation of the rule. For further information, contact Demian Ellis at 215-814-2088 or e-mail ellis.demian@epa.gov.

  • October 20, 2009 -- Presentation. McLean, VA. During the monthly meeting of the Washington Metro Chapter of the Mid-Atlantic Council of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, EPA will review the requirements and timetable of the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule and answer questions about the implementation of the rule. For further information, contact Demian Ellis at 215-814-2088 or e-mail ellis.demian@epa.gov.

  • October 25-31, 2009 -- Display. Southside Health District. In the Southside Health District, Dusty the Dog will be displayed at the regional library with lead poisoning prevention literature available to the general public. For further information, contact Nancy Van Voorhis at 804-864-7694 or e-mail Nancy.VanVoorhis@vdh.virginia.gov.

  • October 25-31, 2009 -- Display. Western Tidewater Health District. The Suffolk Health Department will have educational materials available on lead poisoning prevention in the waiting rooms at the Department of Social Services and the Health Department. For further information, contact Nancy Van Voorhis at 804-864-7694 or e-mail Nancy.VanVoorhis@vdh.virginia.gov.

  • October 25-31, 2009 -- Display. Pittsylvania/Danville Health District. Dusty the Dog will be at a local pre-school in the district for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Educational materials will be available for the general public at several daycare facilities and the local library. For further information, contact Nancy Van Voorhis at 804-864-7694 or e-mail Nancy.VanVoorhis@vdh.virginia.gov.

  • October 26-30, 2009 -- Lead Screenings. Richmond, VA. The Richmond City Health District will hold Lead-Care Screenings during Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Dusty the Dog will also be on display with educational materials available to the general public. For further information, contact Nancy Van Voorhis at 804-864-7694 or e-mail Nancy.VanVoorhis@vdh.virginia.gov.

Washington, DC

  • October 23-25, 2009 -- Festival. Washington, DC. The EPA, CDC, and HUD will staff a booth at the Smithsonian National Zoo's Boo at the Zoo event. Agencies will distribute lead poisoning prevention materials to parents and provide fun giveaways to children. For further information, contact Christina Wadlington at 202-566-1859 or e-mail wadlington.chrisitna@epa.gov or visit www.nationalzoo.si.edu.

West Virginia

  • November 5, 2009 -- Presentation. Eastern West Virginia. The EPA Lead program will meet with the Eastern Panhandle Home Builders Association to review the requirements and timetable of the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule and answer questions about implementation of the rule. For further information, contact Demian Ellis at 215-814-2088 or e-mail ellis.demian@epa.gov.

  • October 26-30, 2009 -- Display. Charleston, WV. The West Virginia Lead Program will have a lead education display in the lobby of the Davis Square building in Charleston, WV. Free lead awareness material will be available to the general public. For further information, contact Tammy Potter at 304-558-6773 or e-mail Tammy.D.Potter@wv.gov.

  • October 26-30, 2009 -- Lead Outreach. High risk West Virginia counties. Lead awareness material will be provided to all pediatrician offices and to the health departments in the nine counties in West Virginia that have been designated as high risk. For further information, contact Tammy Potter at 304-558-6773 or e-mail Tammy.D.Potter@wv.gov.

  • October 26-30, 2009 -- Lead Outreach. Throughout West Virginia. The West Virginia Lead Program will distribute free baby items and lead awareness materials to all birthing hospitals throughout West Virginia. For further information, contact Tammy Potter at 304-558-6773 or e-mail Tammy.D.Potter@wv.gov.

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Region 4 (AL, GA, KY, MS, NC, TN, FL, SC)

Georgia

South Carolina

  • October 26, 2009 -- Workshop. Columbia, SC. EPA Region 4 will host a compliance assistance workshop for the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia on all lead-based paint regulations. For further information, please contact Andrea Price-Lippit at 404-562-8983 or e-mail price-lippitt.andrea@epa.gov.

  • October 27, 2009 -- Outreach. Charleston and North Charleston, SC. EPA Region 4 will conduct outreach and education on the hazards of lead and the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule in communities with high concentrations of elderly residents. For further information, please contact Andrea Price-Lippit at 404-562-8983 or e-mail price-lippitt.andrea@epa.gov.

  • October 28, 2009 -- Outreach. Charleston, SC. EPA Region 4 and the city of Charleston Department of Housing & Community Development will host a day of compliance assistance and exhibits on all Lead Based Paint regulations. Additionally, Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. will declare a proclamation announcing October 28 as National Lead Poisoning & Prevention Day in Charleston. For further information, please contact Andrea Price-Lippit at 404-562-8983 or e-mail price-lippitt.andrea@epa.gov.

  • October 29, 2009 -- Workshop. Columbia, SC. EPA Region 4 will conduct compliance assistance workshops for child-occupied facilities on the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. For further information, please contact Andrea Price-Lippit at 404-562-8983 or e-mail price-lippitt.andrea@epa.gov.

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Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI)

Illinois

  • October 19, 2009 -- Outreach. Chicago, IL. EPA will have a display and outreach information available at the Illinois Lead Program's Annual Health Fair at the J.R. Thompson Center in downtown Chicago. The event is from 9 am - 4 pm. For further information, contact Jim Nash at 312-886-0754 or e-mail nash.james@epa.gov.

  • October 22, 2009 -- Conference. Wheaton, IL. Illinois Lead Poisoning Prevention and Healthy Homes Conference. This conference is being held to assist environmental professionals, renovation contractors, and housing property managers in identifying home health risks and improving maintenance and remodeling practices while maintaining a healthy home environment for occupants. Sessions focusing primarily on exposure to lead and home toxicants and the short- and long-term health effects as a result of these exposures will be presented. This conference will include information on the new U.S. EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule, effective April 2010, which will impact contracting opportunities, methods, and facility management obligations. Adopting safe maintenance and remodeling practices can benefit not only the owner/manager but prevent potential harmful health effects to residents. For further information, contact Eleanor M. Davis at 217-524-2081 or e-mail Eleanor.Davis@Illinois.gov.

  • October 25-31, 2009 -- Outreach. Chicago, IL. EPA Region 5 will collaborate with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) in two outreach events. These events will be held in the Austin and Englewood communities in Chicago. In the Austin community, EPA will partner with CDPH to provide lead poisoning prevention information at booths at various clinics in the Austin area. In the Englewood community, EPA will provide information for various childcare centers in conjunction with two community groups in Englewood, Teamwork Englewood, and Imagine IF along with CDPH. For further information, contact Tammy Moore at 312-886-6181 or e-mail moore.tammy@epa.gov.

Indiana

  • October 10, 2009 -- Conference. Fort Wayne, IN. Healthier Indoor Spaces for Healthier Children -- EPA will present at the Fort Wayne Association for the Education of Young Children Fall Conference. For further information, contact Maryann Suero at 312-886-9077, or e-mail suero.maryann@epa.gov.

  • October 29, 2009 -- Outreach. Gary, IN. In recognition of Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the city of Gary's "Lead Free 4 Me" outreach team will conduct a door-to-door lead awareness and education campaign. Program staff will canvass the high-risk Gary Emerson neighborhood. The objective will be to identify households with children 0-6 years of age, conduct visual risk assessments on the exterior of homes and provide residents with information about lead poisoning prevention resources. For further information, contact Anita Hudson 219-882-5565, or e-mail aportnurs@ci.gary.in.us.

Michigan

  • October 27, 2009 -- Conference. Atlanta, GA. Panel on West Michigan Children's Environmental Health Pilot at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Environmental Public Health Conference, Atlanta, GA. Three presentations will be presented by pilot partners. Presentations will include formation of the coalition, development and use of an environmental health indicators matrix, and U.S. EPA lessons learned. For further information, contact Maryann Suero at 312-886-9077, or e-mail suero.maryann@epa.gov.

  • October 30, 2009 -- Festival. Detroit, MI. EPA Region 5's Lead Program will present healthy housing topics including lead, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), etc., at the Detroit Health Fair. This is part of a collaborative project, led by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) in partnership with the city of Detroit (Environmental Affairs, Health and Wellness), the EPA Brownfields, Environmental Justice, and Lead Programs, the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU), the Michigan Department of Community Health, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, and multiple community groups in and around Southwest Detroit. For further information, contact Tammy Moore at 312-886-6181 or e-mail moore.tammy@epa.gov.

Ohio

  • October 22, 2009 -- Conference. Columbus, OH. EPA Region 5's Lead Program will present at the Building Environment Council of Ohio (BECO) annual meeting. The presentation will review the current status and on-going implementation of the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. For further information, contact Phil King at 312-353-9062, or e-mail king.phillip@epa.gov.

Wisconsin

  • October 29, 2009 -- Outreach. Milwaukee, WI. Training for school facility managers will be conducted by Environmental Management Systems for Facilities Managers. Partners include Milwaukee Public Schools, EPA Region 5, Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin Asthma Coalition, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and Kenosha Unified School District. For further information, contact Maryann Suero at 312-886-9077, or e-mail suero.maryann@epa.gov.

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Region 6 (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)

Louisiana

  • October 27, 2009 -- Outreach. Gretna, LA. Lead poisoning prevention information will be distributed to the general public at the Oakwood Center Mall, 197 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, LA. For more information contact the Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Louisiana Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program or visit www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2884/Default.aspx.

  • October 28, 2009 -- Outreach. Metairie. LA. Lead poisoning prevention information will be distributed to the general public at Lakeside Mall, 3838 N. Causeway Blvd. For more information contact the Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Louisiana Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program or visit www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2884/Default.aspx.

  • October 29-30, 2009 -- Outreach. Shots for Tots Conference, JW Marriott New Orleans, 614 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA. Will include a booth with lead poisoning prevention information for the general public. For more information contact the Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals, Louisiana Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program or visit www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/2884/Default.aspx.

Texas

  • October 6, 2009 -- Festival. Dallas, TX. EPA Region 6 Lead and Indoor Air programs will provide outreach materials to Dallas area families at a National Night Out event. The focus of the event is crime prevention, personal health and safety. Region 6 staff will provide information on the elimination and reduction of exposure to lead hazards and common indoor environmental asthma triggers in the home. For further information, contact Stacy Murphy at 214-665-7116, e-mail murphy.stacy@epa.gov or Donna Cooper at 214-665-2226, e-mail cooper.donnal@epa.gov.

  • October 13, 2009 -- Fair. Dallas, TX. EPA Region 6 Indoor Air will provide information on indoor air quality and lead at the Mesquite, TX, PTA Health Fair. For further information, contact Mark Berry at 214-665-3183 or e-mail berry.mark@epa.gov.

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Region 7 (IA, KS, MO, NE)

Kansas

  • October 16, 2009 -- Outreach. Kansas City, KS. EPA Region 7 will visit Kiddie Kollege along with Charlie Chipmunk and Friends to discuss children's health issues including lead and asthma. For further information, please contact Maria Morey at 913-551-7079 or e-mail morey.maria@epa.gov.

  • October 23, 2009 -- Outreach. Kansas City, MO. EPA Region 7 will visit Crispus Attucks Elementary School to provide information on children's health including lead and asthma. The interactive "Dusty the Dog" lead display and other interactive and engaging activities are planned for this event. For further information, please contact Maria Morey at 913-551-7079 or e-mail morey.maria@epa.gov.

  • October 30, 2009 -- Outreach. Horton, KS. EPA Region 7 will visit the Kickapoo Tribal School to provide information on children's health including lead and asthma. The interactive "Dusty the Dog" lead display and other interactive and engaging activities are planned for this event. For further information, please contact Maria Morey at 913-551-7079 or e-mail morey.maria@epa.gov.

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Region 8 (CO, MT, SD, UT, WY)

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Region 9 (AZ, CA, HI, American Samoa, Guam, NV)

California

  • October 9, 2009 - Health Fair, Watsonville, CA. The Santa Cruz County Lead Program will attend a Health Fair/Farmers' Market at the Watsonville Plaza, Main Street, Watsonville (4:00 - 5:30 pm). There will be dental and medical screenings as well as health information. For further information contact Erma Coty at 831-763-8206 or e-mail erma.coty@health.co.santa-cruz.ca.us.

  • October 9-10, 2009 -- Health Fair. Mexican Consulate, 2401 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90057. 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. Health Fair IX Binational Health Week. For further information, contact Alan Sanchez at 213-3541-6826.

  • October 10, 2009 -- Conference. City of Los Angeles Expo Center, Los Angeles, CA. Exhibit booth will be available at the Head Start - State Preschool Learning and Resource Fair, 9 am - 1 pm. For further information, contact Tran Quach at 562-940-1613.

  • October 10, 2009 -- Presentation. MAOF Hawaiian Gardens Civic Center, 21815 Pioneer Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716 . Presentation will be conducted in Spanish for parents, 12:30 - 1:30 pm. For further information, contact Patricia Ramirez at 323-216-1954.

  • October 15-31, 2009 -- Hardware Store Information. San Francisco, CA. Information about "Renovate Right", lead certification requirements for renovation works effective from April 2010. For further information, contact David Lo, San Francisco Department of Public Health, at 415-252-3888.

  • October 17, 2009 -- Presentation. LAUP Conference and Education Expo, Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Presentation will be conducted for child care providers and center based administration. For further information, contact Yajaria Marquez at 213-416-1840 or e-mail ymarquez@laup.net.

  • October 18-24 and October 25-29 -- Information and Awareness Events. Los Angeles County, CA. Advance Education and Training Services and Bracks Breakthru Corporation will host information and awareness events at the following locations: Department of Children and Family Services - Wateridge Office, 5110 Goldleaf Circle, Los Angeles, CA 90056; New Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 9537 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044; Zion Baptist Evangelistic Temple, 600 West Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA 90222; Praises of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 8222 South San Pedro Street, San Pedro, CA; Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 601 East 99th Street, Inglewood, CA. For further information, contact Deborah Reff, Los Angeles Department of Health Services, at 323-869-7089 or e-mail at dreff@ph.lacounty.gov.

  • October 19, 2009 - Outreach. Bakersfield, CA. The Kern County Lead Program will do outreach at the Health Officer's Clinic, KCDPH, 1800 Mt. Vernon Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93306, 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more information, contact Melvina Terry, Lead Program Coordinator, Kern County Department of Public Health, at 661-868-0360.

  • October 20, 2009 - Outreach. Bakersfield, CA. The Kern County Lead Program will do outreach at Clinica Sierra Vista NOR, 2525 North Chester Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93308, 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon. For more information, contact Melvina Terry, Lead Program Coordinator, Kern County Department of Public Health, at 661-868-0360.

  • October 21, 2009 - Outreach. Delano, CA. The Kern County Lead Program will do outreach at the office of Dr. Caceras, 1205 Garces Highway, Delano, CA 93215, 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon. For more information, contact Melvina Terry, Lead Program Coordinator, Kern County Department of Public Health, at 661-868-0360.

  • October 21, 2009 - Outreach. Taft, CA. The Kern County Lead Program will do outreach at National Health Services, Taft Community Medical, 100 4th Street, Taft, CA 93268, 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. For more information, contact Melvina Terry, Lead Program Coordinator, Kern County Department of Public Health, at 661-868-0360.

  • October 21, 2009 - Outreach. Taft, CA. The Kern County Lead Program will do outreach at the Taft Rural Medical Group, 501 6th Street, Taft, CA 93268, 1:00 - 4:00 PM. For more information, contact Melvina Terry, Lead Program Coordinator, Kern County Department of Public Health, at 661-868-0360.

  • October 22, 2009 - Outreach. Lamont, CA. The Kern County Lead Program will do outreach at Clinica Del Pueblo, 10200 L Main Street, Lamont, CA 93241, 8:00 AM to 12:00 noon. For more information, contact Melvina Terry, Lead Program Coordinator, Kern County Department of Public Health, at 661-868-0360.

  • October 23, 2009 - Outreach. Bakersfield, CA. The Kern County Lead Program will do outreach at CSV South, 2400 Wible Road, #14, Bakersfield, CA 93304, 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more information, contact Melvina Terry, Lead Program Coordinator, Kern County Department of Public Health, at 661-868-0360.

  • October 27, 2009 -- Health Fair. MAOF, 3rd Annual Vive tu Vida, Get Up at Civic Center, Los Angeles, CA. For further information, contact Martha Najarro at 323-890-1556 or e-mail mnajarro@maof.org.

  • October 23-24, 2009 -- Health Fair. Mexican Consulate, 2401 West 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057. Health Fair IX Binational Health Week, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. For further information, contact Alan Sanchez at 213-3541-6826.

  • October 26, 2009 -- Presentations. Canoga Park Elementary School, 7438 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Winnetka, CA 91303. Presentations for parents, 9:10 - 10:10 am and 11:10 am - 12:10 pm. For further information, contact Laurie Carter at 818-486-9597.

  • October 26, 2009 -- Forum. Anaheim, CA. National Econ Corporation, a Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule trainer, is hosting a series of forums at their headquarters at 1899 South Santa Cruz Street, Anaheim, CA, to learn about how the new EPA regulation will affect you and those you do business with. There will be demonstrations and exhibits on lead, mold and asbestos. Monday's forum was be directed to apartment owners/managers, property managers, day care centers, home owner associations. For further information, contact Carolyn Padilla at 714-978-6320 or e-mail carolyn@nationalecon.com.

  • October 27, 2009 -- Forum. Anaheim, CA. National Econ Corporation, 1899 South Santa Cruz Street, Anaheim, CA. Tuesday's forum is directed to city, county, government and military agencies and school districts. For further information, contact Carolyn Padilla at 714-978-6320 or e-mail carolyn@nationalecon.com.

  • October 27, 2009 -- Presentations. Canoga Park Elementary School, 7438 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Winnetka, CA 91303. Presentations for parents, 9:10 - 10:10 am and 11:10 am - 12:10 pm. For further information, contact Laurie Carter at 818-486-9597.

  • October 28, 2009 -- Forum. Anaheim, CA. National Econ Corporation, 1899 South Santa Cruz Street, Anaheim, CA. Wednesday's forum is directed to national and local associations and organizations and unions. For further information, contact Carolyn Padilla at 714-978-6320 or e-mail carolyn@nationalecon.com.

  • October 29, 2009 -- Forum. Anaheim, CA. National Econ Corporation, 1899 South Santa Cruz Street, Anaheim, CA. Thursday's forum is directed to material manufactures and retail vendors. For further information, contact Carolyn Padilla at 714-978-6320 or e-mail carolyn@nationalecon.com.

  • October 30, 2009 -- Forum. Anaheim, CA. National Econ Corporation, 1899 South Santa Cruz Street, Anaheim, CA. Friday's forum is directed to general contractors, renovation & restoration contractors, lead abatement specialists, insurance adjusters, and asbestos abatement specialists. For further information, contact Carolyn Padilla at 714-978-6320 or e-mail carolyn@nationalecon.com.

  • October 31, 2009 -- Health Fair. Farmacia Remedios, 4916 Whittier Blvd., East Los Angeles, CA 90002. Health Fair with the Mexican Consulate Health Month. For further information, contact Alan Sanchez at 213-3541-6826.

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Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA)

Idaho

  • October 23-25, 2009 -- Home Show. Western Idaho Fairgrounds, EXPO IDAHO, 5610 Glenwood Avenue, Boise, ID 83714. EPA will give out lead information at an outreach booth. For further information, contact Russell Clausen at 206-553-1171.

Oregon

  • Throughout October -- Outreach, throughout Oregon. Is Your House Haunted by Lead? Trick-or-Treat bag distribution. Distribution of Halloween/Harvest Celebration trick-or-treat bags (approx. 5,000) with lead poisoning prevention message. Bags will be distributed to families throughout the state by agencies. Bags will also be available at events sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Program, the Children's Museum, and at the Multi-Cultural Healthy Homes, Healthy Kids Fair. For further information, contact Barbara R. Zeal, e-mail barbara.r.zeal@state.or.us, or visit www.healthoregon.org/lead.

  • October 17, 2009 -- Blood Lead Testing. Josiah Hill III Blood Lead Testing Clinic, Blazers Boys & Girls Club, 5250 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR. Blood lead testing, education and resources to prevent lead poisoning and create a healthy home. Donations for blood lead testing accepted, 10 am - 3 pm. For further information, contact Kate O'Donnell at 503-802-7389, e-mail kate@jhillclinic.org, or visit www.jhillclinic.org.

  • October 20, 2009 -- Lead Poisoning Prevention Workshop. Peninsula Park Community Center, 700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR. Community Energy Project's Lead Poisoning Prevention Workshop from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. For further information, contact Perry Cabot at 503-284-6827 x 107, e-mail lead@communityenergyproject.org, or visit www.communityenergyproject.org.

  • October 22-23, 2009 -- Training. In cooperation with EPA, the State of Washington, and the Alliance for Healthy Homes, the State of Oregon is sponsoring a Train the Trainer Training for the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. This is for interested contractors and existing training providers who want to know how to train professionals on being renovators. For further information, please contact Rick Leiker at 971-673-0434.

  • October 31, 2009 -- Healthy Kids Fair. Friends of the Children, 65 NE Stanton, Portland, OR. Free family event. Activities include lead-free toy giveaway, blood lead testing, kids activities, toy and dishware lead screening, lead prevention and healthy homes workshops, and information and resources on preventing lead poisoning and creating a healthy home, 11 am - 3 pm. For further information, contact Kate O'Donnell at 503-802-7389, e-mail kate@jhillclinic.org, or visit www.jhillclinic.org.

Washington

  • October 19-20, 2009 -- Training. In cooperation with EPA, the state of Oregon, and the Alliance for Healthy Homes, the state of Washington is sponsoring Train the Trainer training for the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule. This is for interested training providers and agencies that are sub-grantees for the Lead Hazard Control Grant who want to know how to train professionals on being renovators. For further information, please contact Cynthia Sanderson at 360-725-2941.

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