Upcoming events.

Parent Volunteer Workday
May
25

Parent Volunteer Workday

Parent Volunteer Workday

We hope you can join us for the CEC's second parent workday of the year which will be held on Saturday May 25, from 8am - 12pm at the La Cañada location. Projects may include woodwork, fence staining, exterior painting, gardening, and general clean-up. Please bring work gloves if you have them!

All adults are welcome, but regretfully we cannot accommodate children under the age of 16. Coffee and yummy snacks will be provided.

Questions? Please contact Lisa Cain-Chang

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Zoom Meeting with DEIJB Consultant Monique Marshall
Apr
30

Zoom Meeting with DEIJB Consultant Monique Marshall

We are offering a second opportunity to spend time with Monique through an interactive Zoom meeting on Tuesday, April 30 at 4:00 pm: Keeping up with our Kids: Raising an Aware, Anti-biased Generation, Starting with Ourselves. 

Often, when kids see difference, adults see difficulty. Our children are typically way ahead of us, as we scramble to catch up with the questions they have and the information they acquire about the diversity of people and the world around them! Monique Marshall, our facilitator for this interactive Zoom workshop, is currently working with our community in collaboration with Anthony Witte to examine, think, talk about, and continue to develop best practice around diversity and equity at CEC.  

This workshop, open to all CEC parenting adults will offer an introduction to developmentally appropriate ways to affirm identity, develop accurate language for differences, help our children understand unfairness and learn to advocate for justice for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, discuss, and connect with other parents and caregivers who want to build muscles around supporting healthy identity development for all of our children.  

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Coffee & Convo
Apr
26

Coffee & Convo

Join us for Coffee and Convo!

Please join us between 8:00 and 9:30 am on Friday, April 26 at the Preschool Gate!

Stop by for coffee, tea, treats, and conversation!

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Coffee & Convo
Apr
22

Coffee & Convo

Join us for Coffee and Convo!

Please join us between 8:00 and 9:30 am on Monday, April 22 in the Grandparents’ Garden.

Stop by for coffee, tea, treats, and conversation!

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Parent Volunteer Workday
Apr
21

Parent Volunteer Workday

Parent Volunteer Workday

We hope you can join us for the CEC's second parent workday of the year which will be held on Sunday April 21, from 8am - 12pm at the La Cañada location. Projects may include woodwork, fence staining, exterior painting, gardening, and general clean-up. Please bring work gloves if you have them!

All adults are welcome, but regretfully we cannot accommodate children under the age of 16. Coffee and yummy snacks will be provided.

Questions? Please contact Lisa Cain-Chang

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Volunteer Opportunity - LA Regional Food Bank
Apr
13

Volunteer Opportunity - LA Regional Food Bank

The CEC has partnered with the LA Regional Food Bank to assemble food packages to support those in the surrounding communities. We have a combined 120 spots reserved and hope you will be able to join us on one of the following Saturdays: February 10, March 9, or April 13. For more information or to sign up, please click here to visit the CEC/LARFB volunteer page.

A few guidelines to remember:

  • Minimum age requirement is 18; NO exceptions

  • All volunteers must wear closed-toe/closed-heel shoes

  • Volunteers must be able to lift between 10-25 lbs

  • Masks are not required to volunteer, but are strongly recommended

  • Parking is available on site

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Coffee & Convo
Mar
26

Coffee & Convo

Join us for Coffee and Convo!

Please join us between 8:00 and 9:30 am on Tuesday, March 26 in the Grandparents’ Garden.

Stop by for coffee, tea, treats, and conversation!

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Parent Volunteer Workday
Mar
16

Parent Volunteer Workday

Parent Volunteer Workday

We hope you can join us for the CEC's second parent workday of the year which will be held on Saturday March 16, from 8am - 12pm at the La Cañada location. Projects may include woodwork, fence staining, exterior painting, gardening, and general clean-up. Please bring work gloves if you have them!

All adults are welcome, but regretfully we cannot accommodate children under the age of 16. Coffee and yummy snacks will be provided. If you plan to attend, please sign up here.

Questions? Please contact Lisa Cain-Chang

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Staff Appreciation Week
Mar
11
to Mar 15

Staff Appreciation Week

Staff Appreciation Week runs from Monday, March 11 - Friday, March 15 this year. This is a great opportunity to give thanks to our wonderful staff for all the skilled and tender care that our children receive!

Throughout the week of March 11th, the CEC encourages non-monetary personal ways to thank the staff, such as a personal note, a child’s artwork, or flowers.

Please call (818) 354-3418 or email cec@ceconline.org with any questions.

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Volunteer Opportunity - LA Regional Food Bank
Mar
9

Volunteer Opportunity - LA Regional Food Bank

The CEC has partnered with the LA Regional Food Bank to assemble food packages to support those in the surrounding communities. We have a combined 120 spots reserved and hope you will be able to join us on one of the following Saturdays: February 10, March 9, or April 13. For more information or to sign up, please click here to visit the CEC/LARFB volunteer page.

A few guidelines to remember:

  • Minimum age requirement is 18; NO exceptions

  • All volunteers must wear closed-toe/closed-heel shoes

  • Volunteers must be able to lift between 10-25 lbs

  • Masks are not required to volunteer, but are strongly recommended

  • Parking is available on site

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Coffee & Convo
Feb
23

Coffee & Convo

Join us for Coffee and Convo!

Please join us between 8:00 and 9:30am on Friday, February 23 in the Grandparents’ Garden. We will be joined in the Garden by our new Director of Advancement, Chuck Sawyer.

Stop by for coffee, treats, and conversation!

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Parent Volunteer Workday
Feb
17

Parent Volunteer Workday

Parent Volunteer Workday

We hope you can join us for the CEC's second parent workday of the year which will be held on Saturday February 17, from 8am - 12pm at the La Cañada location. Projects may include woodwork, fence staining, exterior painting, gardening, and general clean-up.

All adults are welcome, but regretfully we cannot accommodate children under the age of 16. Coffee and yummy snacks will be provided. If you plan to attend, please sign up here.

Questions? Please contact Lisa Cain-Chang

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Volunteer Opportunity - LA Regional Food Bank
Feb
10

Volunteer Opportunity - LA Regional Food Bank

The CEC has partnered with the LA Regional Food Bank to assemble food packages to support those in the surrounding communities. We have a combined 120 spots reserved and hope you will be able to join us on one of the following Saturdays: February 10, March 9, or April 13. For more information or to sign up, please click here to visit the CEC/LARFB volunteer page.

A few guidelines to remember:

  • Minimum age requirement is 18; NO exceptions

  • All volunteers must wear closed-toe/closed-heel shoes

  • Volunteers must be able to lift between 10-25 lbs

  • Masks are not required to volunteer, but are strongly recommended

  • Parking is available on site

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Zoom Meeting with DEIJB Consultant Monique Marshall
Feb
8

Zoom Meeting with DEIJB Consultant Monique Marshall

Please join us for an interactive Zoom meeting with our DEIJB consultant Monique Marshall on Thursday, February 8 at 8:00 pm. Zoom invite and registration information below.

Keeping up with our Kids: Raising an Aware, Anti-biased Generation, Starting with Ourselves 

Often, when kids see difference, adults see difficulty. Our children are typically way ahead of us, as we scramble to catch up with the questions they have and the information they acquire about the diversity of people and the world around them! Monique Marshall, our facilitator for this interactive Zoom workshop, is currently working with our community in collaboration with Anthony Witte to examine, think, talk about, and continue to develop best practice around diversity and equity at CEC.  

This workshop, open to all CEC parenting adults will offer an introduction to developmentally appropriate ways to affirm identity, develop accurate language for differences, help our children understand unfairness and learn to advocate for justice for all. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect, discuss, and connect with other parents and caregivers who want to build muscles around supporting healthy identity development for all of our children.  

Come join us for an informative, interactive experience!

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See's Candy Online Fundraiser
Jan
24
to Mar 15

See's Candy Online Fundraiser

Our current community fundraiser is online with See's Candy from Wednesday, January 24, 2024 to Friday, March 15, 2024.

Join us in supporting the CEC and your inner sweet tooth! The online storefront will offer a variety of options that will be directly shipped to recipients.

Visit the online store to purchase and CEC will receive a percentage of all orders!

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