Pima County Parenting Coalition

Happy Hour: Family Playtime
2025-08-29 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix) | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Join Amanda at Parent Aid for a playful, stress-free hour of connection, creativity, and community! Happy Hour: Family Playtime is a warm and welcoming space where parents and children explore the joy of free play — together.
This interactive experience helps little ones build important social skills while giving parents the chance to connect with one another, share experiences, and step into their child’s world through play. It’s a perfect blend of bonding, support, and fun — no agenda, no pressure, just quality time.
✨ Meet other parents
🧸 Support your child’s growth through play
💬 Enjoy thoughtful conversations in a relaxed environment
Come as you are — stay for the smiles.
Because connection is the real happy hour.

Baby Signs Too
2025-08-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Come join Parent Aid and Amanda for a great opportunity to learn sign language with your little one! Learn how to enhance early communication skills, reduce tantrums, and promote language development with the addition to nurturing your bond and understanding your child’s needs. Baby Signs Too is designed to be used with families with hearing infants and toddlers.
Registration is FREE!
Class is offered in-person at the Family Resource Center at the Sahuarita Food Bank
Email amanda@parentaid.org with any questions you have about the group.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Cheers to One Year! Anniversary Celebration!/Brindis por un Año! Celebración del Aniversario!
2025-08-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Join us as we celebrate one incredible year of community, connection, and care at Los Ranchitos Family Resource Center! This special event marks the one-year anniversary of our opening and the many lives touched through our programs and services.
Bring the whole family for an evening filled with fun activities, food, entertainment, and heartfelt reflection on the journey we’ve shared. We’ll recognize community partners, volunteers, and families who have helped make our center a welcoming and supportive space for all.
Let’s come together to honor the past year’s accomplishments—and look ahead to an even brighter future, together.

¡Únete a nosotros para celebrar un increíble año de comunidad, conexión y cuidado en el Centro de Recursos Familiares Los Ranchitos! Este evento especial marca el primer aniversario de nuestra apertura y las muchas vidas tocadas a través de nuestros programas y servicios.
Trae toda la familia para una noche llena de actividades divertidas, comida, entretenimiento y una reflexión sincera sobre el viaje que hemos compartido. Reconoceremos a los socios comunitarios, voluntarios y familias que han ayudado a hacer de nuestro centro un espacio acogedor y de apoyo para todos.
Unámonos para honrar los logros del año pasado y mirar hacia un futuro aún más brillante, juntos.

Cardio Beats: Family Drum Fitness
2025-08-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Get ready to move, groove, and sweat — Cardio Beats is a high-energy, family-friendly fitness class designed to bring parents and kids together through rhythm and movement! Led by Noah at Parent Aid, this unique experience combines upbeat cardio exercises for adults with fun, age-appropriate drumming for little ones, creating a shared space for wellness and connection.
Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, bond with your child, or just have a blast — this class is for you!
👟 Wear comfy clothes and sneakers
💧 Bring your water bottle
🎶 And get ready to find your family rhythm!
FREE in-person class at the Family Resource Center at the Sahuarita Food Bank.
Got questions? Reach out to Noah — we’re happy to help!
Spaces are limited — register today and join the beat!

Story School - Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank
2025-08-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
This early reading program for kids and parents/caregivers includes sharing stories, music and movement, and activities to do in class and at home. Families receive 20 free books & school supplies.
Visit www.mystoryschool.org/apply to register today!
***CLASS IS CURRENTLY FULL***

HANDS IN NATURE: Art, Exploration, and Creative Play
2025-08-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
This is a nature-inspired class for children ages 2-5. Each session invites children to explore unique materials for art, construction, science, literacy, and more. Whether painting with mud, building with sticks, experimenting with water, or storytelling with found objects, children will engage in hands-on discovery that nurtures creativity, problem solving, and sensory exploration.

Garden Discovery Days
2025-08-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
This class connects you and your child to the garden through hands-on activities, where you’ll learn where food comes from, explore nature, and create fun nature-inspired crafts.

Fine Arts for Kids- Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos
2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Join us for a fun and creative class designed for children and their parents or caregivers! Together, you’ll explore hands-on activities that encourage focus, help build self-control and promote teamwork and communication. It’s a great way to bond, learn, and get inspired through art!

Clase de Cocina Nutrición Familiar/Clase #4 - Comprar, obtener lo mejor por menos / Comprar con valor, revisar las etiquetas
2025-08-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
¡Los participantes recibirán recursos para crear comidas nutritivas que ¡a tus hijos les encantarán! Asiste a las 8 clases y recibirás una bolsa grande aislada llena de recetas y utensilios de cocina.
Clase #1 Introducción a MiPlato
Clase #2 Elegir más frutas y verduras
Clase #3 Planificar, saber qué habrá para la cena
Clase #4 Comprar, obtener lo mejor por menos / Comprar con valor, revisar las etiquetas
Clase #5 Preparar de manera segura / Preparar rápido, comer en casa
Clase #6 Desayuno inteligente / Almuerzo inteligente
Clase #7 Elecciones inteligentes de comida rápida
Clase #8 Tomar decisiones inteligentes al comer fuera

School Ready Stars: A Kinder Prep Class for Parents and Kids (ages 4-5 years old)
2025-08-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
This class for children (ages 4 – 5 years old) and parents/caregivers prepares children for school by sharpening their skills in the five domains of kindergarten readiness: cognitive, adaptive, communication, motor skills, and social/emotional.
Esta clase para niños (edades de 4 a 5 años) y padres/cuidadores prepara a los niños para la escuela fortalizando sus habilidades en los cinco dominios de la preparación para el jardín de infantes.

Fun Family Fitness
2025-08-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
Have fun getting fit with your child while building healthy habits for life! Enjoy playful movement, games, and bonding time in a supportive, active class that makes fitness fun for the whole family. A great way to inspire a lifelong love of wellness—together!

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime
2025-08-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime
Join us for an enriching sensory adventure in Wonders of the Desert, where young children (ages 2–5) explore the natural world through play-based, developmentally appropriate outdoor activities. Guided by a trained nature-based educator, each session offers three to four fun hands-on experiences—like digging, building, crafting, and observing—designed to spark curiosity and build early learning skills. We’ll wrap up with a themed Storytime that ties everything together, helping little ones connect, imagine, and grow in nature. All participants will be given a Family Activity page in English & Spanish to extend the learning and fun at home.
This week’s class Rocks in the Desert, children will explore the shapes, colors, and textures of desert rocks, learn how they’re used by plants and animals, and build curiosity through hands-on play and observation

Recognizing & Understanding Children’s Feelings/ VIRTUAL CLASS
2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
This class is from the Nurturing Parenting Program
How we prepare our children to handle their feelings will, likely, affect the quality of their life more than just about any other element of parenting. The goal of this class is to increase empathetic responses to children’s feelings.
This class is hybrid- you may attend in-person OR virtually.
This class is made possible by: First Things First

Register at Recognizing & Understanding Children’s Feelings ⋆ Casa de los Niños

Recognizing & Understanding Children’s Feelings/ VIRTUAL CLASS
2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

Recognizing & Understanding Children’s Feelings/ VIRTUAL CLASS
2025-08-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime
2025-08-26 13:00 - 14:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States

Happy Hour: Family Playtime
2025-08-26 11:30 - 12:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Join Vanessa at Parent Aid for a playful, stress-free hour of connection, creativity, and community! Happy Hour: Family Playtime is a warm and welcoming space where parents and children explore the joy of free play — together.
This interactive experience helps little ones build important social skills while giving parents the chance to connect with one another, share experiences, and step into their child’s world through play. It’s a perfect blend of bonding, support, and fun — no agenda, no pressure, just quality time.
✨ Meet other parents
🧸 Support your child’s growth through play
💬 Enjoy thoughtful conversations in a relaxed environment
Come as you are — stay for the smiles.
Because connection is the real happy hour.

Wonders of the Desert: Nature Play & Storytime
2025-08-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Zumbini- Robles Elem. Family Resource Center
2025-08-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
Come join Vanessa and Parent Aid for a fun hour of music and movement! This class will enhance your child’s development of their social-emotional, cognitive and physical skills. Zumbini is designed for families with kiddos birth to 5-years old. Zumbini is an interactive activity for Parents and Kiddos! Bring your most comfortable dancing shoes and we’ll see you there!
Registration is FREE!
Class is offered in-person at the Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary.

Stay & Play- Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos
2025-08-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Play is the best avenue for learning! Children 0-5 years of age and their grownups will play and socialize together with a variety of materials selected to enhance all areas of development. We focus specifically on social skills, literacy, and communication.

Postpartum Support Group
2025-08-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
A support group for mothers adjusting to the physical, emotional and relational demands of new parenthood. Becoming a parent is a significant life change. Many women experience perinatal emotional complications that affect the whole family. Having support from professionals and peers can make the transition easier.

HANDS IN NATURE: Art, Exploration, and Creative Play
2025-08-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States

Masaje de manos nutritivas para bebés-Los Ranchitos Family Resource Center
2025-08-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Los padres aprenderán varias técnicas de masaje mientras aprenden sobre las ventajas de la terapia de masaje para su bebé. Tenga en cuenta que los padres y el bebé (0-9 meses) deben asistir juntos a esta clase.

Joyful Journeys in Art
2025-08-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Family Resource Center at Sahuarita Food Bank, 17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629, United States
In this class, the emphasis is on the joy of creation rather than the final product. Each session is designed to spark curiosity and encourage self-expression as children engage in hands-on
activities like finger painting, nature collages, texture explorations, and more.

School Ready Stars: A Kinder Prep Class for Parents and Kids (ages 4-5 years old)
2025-08-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
This class for children (ages 4 – 5 years old) and parents/caregivers prepares children for school by sharpening their skills in the five domains of kindergarten readiness: cognitive, adaptive, communication, motor skills, and social/emotional.

Musical Expressions
2025-08-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Family Resource Center at Robles Elementary, 9875 S Sasabe Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85736, United States
This class will encourage children to artistically express what they feel through music onto paper and through fun dance moves. Art and music invigorate young children’s minds to be creative, imaginative, expressive, confident, engaged and so much more!

Happy Hour: Family Playtime/Hora Feliz: Tiempo de Juego en Familia
2025-08-21 11:30 - 12:30 | Family Resource Center at Los Ranchitos, 2054 E Ginter Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85706, United States
Join Vanessa at Parent Aid for a playful, stress-free hour of connection, creativity, and community! Happy Hour: Family Playtime is a warm and welcoming space where parents and children explore the joy of free play — together.
This interactive experience helps little ones build important social skills while giving parents the chance to connect with one another, share experiences, and step into their child’s world through play. It’s a perfect blend of bonding, support, and fun — no agenda, no pressure, just quality time.
✨ Meet other parents
🧸 Support your child’s growth through play
💬 Enjoy thoughtful conversations in a relaxed environment
Come as you are — stay for the smiles.
Because connection is the real happy hour.

¡Únete a Vanessa en Parent Aid para una hora lúdica y sin estrés de conexión, creatividad y comunidad! Happy Hour: Tiempo de Juego Familiar es un espacio cálido y acogedor donde padres e hijos exploran la alegría del juego libre, juntos.
Esta experiencia interactiva ayuda a los más pequeños a construir habilidades sociales importantes, al mismo tiempo que ofrece a los padres la oportunidad de conectarse entre sí, compartir experiencias y entrar en el mundo de sus hijos a través del juego. Es una mezcla perfecta de unión, apoyo y diversión: sin agenda, sin presión, solo tiempo de calidad.
