Grass Valley and Truckee, Calif. – Nevada County Public Health is hosting two free Community Baby Shower events at the Grass Valley Library on Sept. 16 and Truckee Regional Park on Sept. 22, offering free resources, information and support to new and expectant parents.

Six staff members smile at a Nevada County Public Health outreach tent, standing behind a table with health pamphlets and program materials on topics like depression support and family health

No registration is required. Families are welcome to drop in at either event and take advantage of the resources and activities available.

Event Highlights:

  • Resources and information: Connect with local organizations, including First 5, Sierra Nevada Children’s Services, Connecting Point and many more. Learn about WIC, CalFresh, Partnership Health Plan, Healthy Babies and other services available to new and expectant families.
  • Giveaways and raffle: Families can receive free items and enter raffles for additional prizes. Large raffle items include jogging strollers and “Baby Einstein 4-in-1 Kickin’ Tunes” play mat.
  • Story time: Enjoy a special storytime, as well as free board books and early literacy resources from the Nevada County Library.
Nevada County Library staff member at an outdoor table with children's books, story time flyers, and a Healthy Babies banner behind her

Event Details

Grass Valley

Grass Valley Library Backyard, 207 Mill Street Date: September 16, 10 a.m. to noon

Truckee

Truckee Regional Park Rodeo BBQ area, 10050 Brockway Road Date: September 22, 10 a.m. to noon.

These events are intended for expecting families and those with infants under one year old. For additional information, contact Nevada County Public Health at (530)265-1450.