Bakersfield- Clinica Sierra Vista WIC
July 28- "World Breastfeeding Walk"
A walk through downtown Bakersfield to educate on the importance of breastfeeding and skin-to-skin
contact.  Email Laura Jason or call (661) 862-5380 for more information.

Fresno- Fresno County Department of Public Health
August 7- "Babies First Breastfeeding Awareness Walk and Celebration"
Held at Roeding Park Umbrella Grove at 8:00 am.
Email Laurie Misaki or call (559) 445-3307 for more information.

Long Beach- MemorialCare Center for Women at Miller Children's Hospital
Wednesday, August 4- "Unity Walk"
Meet at 9:30 am in front of the Miller Children's Pavilion.  Join with hospital employees and community
members to kick off MemorialCare Center for Women at Miller Children's Hospital's journey to become
a Baby-Friendly hospital. Click here for flyer.  Contact Bonnie Henson at (562) 933-2772 for more
information.

Orange- Orange County Breastfeeding Coalition
Monday, August 2- "Being Baby Friendly: A Path to Positive Health Outcomes"
Held at Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange- Adjacent to St. Joseph Hospital, a Baby-Friendly facility.
480 S. Batavia St., Orange, CA 92868
Come discover how being baby friendly can improve health outcomes and decrease healthcare costs!
Speakers: Jane Heinig, PhD, IBCLC Editor in Chief, Journal of Human Lactation, Executive Director,
UC Davis Human Lactation Center, Dr. Eric Walsh, MD, MPH MCAH, Medical Director, Laurie True, MPH,
Executive Director, California WIC Association, Trish MacEnroe, CDN, CLC, Executive Director,
Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. Click here for brochure.  Click here for online registration.

Sacramento- Community Resource Project WIC
Friday, August 6- "Best Beginnings Through Breastfeeding Celebration"
Held at Community Resource Project WIC, 915 Broadway, Sacramento from 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
and 1:00- 4:00 pm. During this 12th annual celebration, mothers will have the opportunity to share their
experiences with others in a support group, visit informational booths, win raffle prizes and have their photo
taken with their baby. Email Jeannette Newman-Velez or call (916) 326-5835, ext. 6112 for more
information.

Salinas- Monterey County Breastfeeding Coalition
Tuesday, August 3- "Fourth Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk"
Held at Monterey County WIC Office, 632 East Alisal St., Salinas, from 11:00 am-1:00 pm.
A brief program will begin at 11:30.  The Walk will start at 12:00 noon. The celebration will include T-shirts,
giveaways, food demos, farmers market and more.  Click here for the flyer.  Email Debra Dunn or call
(831) 796-2867 for more information.

San Diego- San Diego Breastfeeding Coalition
August 1-5- "World Breastfeeding Week Hospital Display Contest"
Five San Diego County hospitals will compete to showcase the ways they are Baby-Friendly, as well as to
support and promote breastfeeding.  Judging will take place between August 1-5, with the winner to be
announced on August 5. Click here for contest flyer.

Friday, August 6- "World Breastfeeding Week Grand Rounds"
Held at Rady Children’s Hospital from 8:30-9:30 am
Suite 113, Medical Office Building, 3030 Children’s Way, San Diego.
Grand Rounds Presentation on baby behavior and breastfeeding given by M. Jane Heinig PhD, IBCLC.
For more information contact Nancy Wight, MD, IBCLC,  or call (858) 939-4180.

Saturday, August 7- "Supporting Breastfeeding By Promoting Parents' Realistic Expectations About
Baby Behavior" A mini-seminar for physicians and health care providers
Held at Rady Children's Hospital 8:00 am-12:30 pm
Featured speakers are M. Jane Heinig, PhD, IBCLC and Eyla Boies, MD, FABM, FAAP.
Click here for the brochure or contact Nancy Wight, MD, IBCLC, Course Director, at (858) 939-4180 for
more information.

Saturday, August 14- "Liquid Gold Gala"
SDCBC major fundraiser for the year. Held at the Southwestern Yacht Club in San Diego.
An evening of good food, silent auction, and great company all to benefit breastfeeding! Tickets are $100 per
person and sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Jennifer Howard, Executive Director, SDCBC,
or call (800) 371-MILK for more information or to receive an invitation.

San Francisco- City & County of San Francisco WIC Program and San Francisco
General Hospital Baby-Friendly Task Force
August 5- "World Breastfeeding Week Event"
Held at San Francisco General Hospital Building 9 Courtyard from 9:00-11:00 am.
Drawing, announcement and award winners of  "Ten Steps" contest.
Learn about the Baby-Friendly Initiative: how it started and how it protects breastfeeding and "The Ten
Steps to Successful Breastfeeding."  Click here for flyer and click here for map. Email Grace Yee or
call (415) 575-5743 for more information.

San Leandro- Alameda County Breastfeeding Coalition
Wednesday, August 4- "World Breastfeeding Week Celebration"
Held at First 5 Alameda County Every Child Counts Conference Center, 1100 San Leandro Blvd., Suite 130,
San Leandro from 6:00-8:00 pm. Dinner will be served.
Includes a short discussion on the WHO/UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative and a panel discussion
with representatives from local Baby-Friendly hospitals. Click here for flyer.  Contact Carly Strouse or call
(510) 875-2461 for more information.

San Rafael- Marin County Breastfeeding Coalition
Thursday, August 5- "World BF Week, Steps to a Healthy Community"
Held at Marin Health and Wellness Campus, 3240 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael from 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Walk with the community, community education grass root movements, activities (footprints, Ask the LC
corner, games), County Board of Supervisor Proclamation, Marin County Fair, Meeting with District
Senators and Assembly Members on Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. Email Yin Lin or call (415) 473-4041
for more information.

Santa Rosa- Sonoma County Indian Health Project, Inc. WIC
Friday, August 6- "World Breastfeeding Week Celebration and Peer Counselor Graduation"
Held at Sonoma County Indian Health Project Community Room, 144 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa
Join in a potluck with family activities and the peer counselor program graduation. Click here for flyer.
Email Margaret Turano or call (707) 521-4663 for more information. 

Stockton- Breastfeeding Coalition of San Joaquin County
Saturday, August 7- "Birth, Baby and Bonding Fair" 
A free community celebration for expectant and new parents
Held at Scottish Rite Hall, 33 W. Alpine Ave., Stockton, CA 95204 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Includes: a resource fair featuring community organizations and local businesses, maternity, nursing and
baby-wearing fashion show, mini-workshops and free gift bags for the first 200 expectant and new
moms. Click here for the Fair flyer and see the Breastfeeding Coalition website for more information.

Susanville- Northeastern Rural Health Clinics WIC
Wednesday, August 4- "Natural Instincts"
Held at Northeastern Health Center, 1850 Spring Ridge Dr., Susanville from 10:00 am- 3:00 pm
Hospital Labor and Delivery Staff, Medical Providers, Nurses and Community Family Workers are invited
to attend this special breastfeeding workshop. Guest speaker is Debbie Pierce, RN, IBCLC, from Chico.
Click here for the flyer.  Email Barbara Byers  or call (530) 257-7094 for more information.

Ukiah- Mendocino County Breastfeeding Coalition
Tuesday, August 3- "World Breastfeeding Week Celebration and Baby Clothing Exchange"
Held at Todd Grove Park in Ukiah at 11:00 am.
Gather in the park to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. Email Nicole Pogrund or call (707) 472-2731
for more informatrion.

Visalia- Tulare County Breastfeeding Coalition
Wednesday- August 4- "Breastfeeding Awareness Walk- Breastfeeding Friendly Business Award"
Held at Riverway Sports Park from 9:00-11:00 am
Join in this early morning walk with moms and babies and help recognize businesses nominated for their
breastfeeding friendly policies.  Email Linda Sward or call (559) 591-5826 for more information.


































August 2010 World Breastfeeding Week Local Events
California Breastfeeding Coalition
Working Together For A Healthier California
California
Breastfeeding
Coalition
For more information about the 2010 California Breastfeeding Awareness Walk and Awards, contact Robbie Gonzalez-Dow.
Local breastfeeding coalitions throughout California are planning special events and celebrations for World Breastfeeding Week 2010.

Check the list below to get more information about the activities in your own community.

Then contact your local breastfeeding coalition to be a part of these special World Breastfeeding Week activities!