Alameda County- Oakland
August 2- 1:00-5:00 pm  "World Breastfeeding Week 2011 Seminar"
"Responding to the 2011 Call to Action: Local Strategies to Increase Breastfeeding and Health Equity in the
African American Community". Sponsored by Alameda County Breastfeeding Coalition,Alameda County
Medical Center, local WIC agencies and First 5 Alameda County. Featured speakers are Alex Briscoe,
MFT, Vicki Alexander, MD, MPH, and Kimberly Horton, DHA, MSN, FNP, RN.  Click here for flyer.  For
more information email Carly Strouse or call (510) 875-2461.

August 4- 12:00-2:00 pm "World Breastfeeding Week 2011:  Breastfeeding Rally and Walk"
Sponsored by Alameda County Breastfeeding Coalition. A Family Walk from Oakland City Hall to Ron
Dellums Federal Building.  Meet at Oakland City Hall, Frank Ogawa Plaza, 14th St and Broadway.
For more information email Sandi Storch or call (510) 595-6456.

El Dorado County- Garden Valley
August 6- 9:00 am-1:00 pm "Off to a Great Start"
Sponsored by El Dorado County Breastfeeding Coalition and El Dorado County WIC.  A 5K/10K Fun Run
and Walk and Fun Day in the  Park with Children activities and Agency Health information booths.
Held at Garden Valley Park. For more information email Cindy Gaffney or call (530) 333-1917 ext. 241.

Fresno County- Fresno
August 6- 8:00am-11:00 am "Breastfeeding: First Step to a Healthy Life- 6th Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk and Celebration"
Sponsored by Babies First Breastfeeding Task Force. Held at Roeding Park (Umbrella Grove- Front
Entrance), 890 W. Belmont, Fresno, CA 93728. Featuring Walk, music, kids activities, raffle prizes,
and snacks.  Click here for flyer.  To register click here. For more information contact Pat Tello or call
(559) 445-3307.

Los Angeles County- Long Beach
August 4- 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm- "Talk to Me: An Open Mic Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week"
Sponsored by Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles.  Held at Viento y Agua, 4007 East 4th St.,
Long Beach, CA  90814. An opportunity for the entire community-  mothers, partners, families, health
professionals, and employers- to come together in a casual, warm and supportive way. Click here for the
event flyer.  For more information email Celine Malanum or call (917) 345-5297.

Merced County- Merced
August 7- 11:00 am- 2:00 pm- "Breastfeeding Walk and Workplace Awards"
Sponsored by Merced County Breastfeeding Coalition and Merced County WIC. A short walk from Bob Hart
Square to Courthouse Park to celebrate, educate and give Workplace Awards. For more information email
Emily Lindsey or call (209) 631-8511.

Monterey County- Salinas
August 2- 11:00 am-1:00 pm "5th Annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk"
Sponsored by Monterey County WIC Program. Held at 632 E. Alisal St, in Salinas. The event starts at
11:00 am.  The Walk starts at noon. Besides the walk we will host a health fair with local agencies providing
resource information, a raffle, prices/giveaways, free T-shirts, kids activities, food demos, farmers market,
music and more. For more information, email Jazmin Meza.

Sacramento County- Sacramento
August 6- 9:00 am-11:00 am "Breastfeeding Week Potluck Breakfast and Big Latch On"
Sponsored by La Leche League of the Valley District. Held at California State Capitol Rose Garden, 15th
Street, between L and N. The potluck breakfast and check-in will begin at 9am. Nursing mothers will gather
at 10am and the Big Latch On will be at 10:30 am to attempt to break the record for the most women
breastfeeding simultaneously.  For more information email Sybil Lawson.

San Benito County- Hollister
August 10- 9:00 am-12:00 noon- "Breastfeeding Awareness Walk"
Sponsored by San Benito Health Foundation and San Benito WIC. The walk itself will start at 10am at 351
Felice Dr. Hollister, CA 95023, and last approximately 30 minutes. At the finish line we will have activity
booths for pregnant and breastfeeding women, and their families. We will also have booths for children's
activities including face painting and coloring. San Benito has also worked with the surrounding community
for raffle prizes.  For more information email Tulsi Modi or call (831) 637–6871.

San Joaquin County- Stockton
August 6- 10:00a m- 3:00 pm "Birth, Baby and Bonding Fair"
Sponsored by the Breastfeeding Coalition of San Joaquin County and St. Joseph's Medical Center.
A celebration for expectant and new parents with exhibits from local community oganizations and
businesses, fashion shows featuring maternity and nursing clothing and baby-wearing, raffle prizes and
goodie bags for the first 350 expectant and new moms.  Click here for flyer. For more information, see the
Coalition website or contact Mary Woelfel at (209) 468-3267.

Santa Cruz County- Watsonville
August 5- 3:00 pm- 5:00 pm "Celebration of Breastfeeding"
Sponsored by Santa Cruz County Breastfeeding Coalition and Community Bridges WIC.
Featuring breastfeeding information tables, Family-Friendly Workplace Awards, Speakers, and a 20 minute
Walk. Held at Downtown Watsonville Plaza.  For more information contact Amy Moran  or call
(831) 722-7121 ext. 151.

Shasta County- Redding
August 4- 11:00 am-1:00 pm "Breastfeeding Awareness Walk"
Sponsored by Shasta Moms' Circle. All moms are invited to meet at Lake Redding Park pavilion. Bring your
lunch and share in the celebration of the mothers who will be graduating from the Shasta Moms Circle. We
will do a short walk to the aquatic center. Those interested in swimming should bring your swim suits.  For
more information see the Shasta Moms' Circle on Facebook, email Sara Stone or call (530) 229-8443.

Sonoma County- Santa Rosa
August 6- 8:00 am "Family Wellness Walk to Promote Breastfeeding and Healthy Lifestyles"
Sponsored by Native Breastfeeding Council of  Sonoma County Indian Health Project.
This 6K Family Wellness Walk/Run is a fundraiser for the Native Breastfeeding Council. Registration
begins at 8:00 am at the Sonoma County Indian Health Project, 144 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, CA
95401. The Walk/Run will begin at 9:00 am. For more information contact Megan Buckley or call
(707) 521-4505.

Ventura County- Ventura
August 2- 10:00 am- "2011 Breastfeeding Friendly Awards & Board of Supervisors Proclamation"
Sponsored by the Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County. Held at the Board of Supervisors
Meeting Room, Breastfeeding Friendly Winners will be anounced in the following categories: Physicians,
Child Care Providers and Employers.  The Board of Supervisors will acknowledge winners and will present
a proclamation declaring August as Breastfeeding Awareness Month. For more information contact
Edith Esquivel or call (805) 385-9403



































August 2011 World Breastfeeding Week Local Events
California Breastfeeding Coalition
Working Together For A Healthier California
California
Breastfeeding
Coalition
For more information about the 2011 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 2011.

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!