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Children's Advocates Roundtable
Spring into action: Sacramento lobby days
April 26-27. California Partnership Action Days: To oppose budget cuts and show the strength of low-income communities, 213-385-8010, www.california-partnership.org
April 29. ENACT: Nutrition and activity lobby day: Begins 9:30 am at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1701 L Street, legislative visits in the afternoon. California Food Policy Advocates, 510-433-1122, ext 103, www.cfpa.net
May 6. Stand for Children: Parents and supporters advocate for quality, affordable child care for all. Parent Voices, 415-882-0234
May 11-12. California Afterschool Challenge: Advocacy training on the 11th, rally and legislative visits about afterschool programs on the 12th. CalSAC, 415-957-9775, www.calsac.org
May 18. Immigrant Day: In support of immigrant communities and working families. California Immigrant Policy Center, 916-448-6762, www.caimmigrant.org
May 20. Hunger Action Day: California Hunger Action Coalition, 213-388-8228, www.hungeraction.net
May 27. Disability Action Day: Celebrating community and pride. 10 am to 3 pm. Disability Action Coalition, 916-325-1690, ext. 333, www.disabilityactioncoalition.org
June 9. Early Learning Advocacy Day: 10 am to 4 pm, Sacramento Convention Center. Preschool California, 510-271-0075, www.preschoolcalifornia.org or California Association for the Education of Young Children, www.caeyc.org
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