NEXTGEN Family Magazine

31/07/2024

🤖 From Lego sets to Vex IQ-Robot competitions, Elyan is making waves in the world of technology at just 11 years old.
Check out his story and his love for problem-solving and technology here: https://nextgenmagazine.org/manatees-got-talent/teching-it-to-a-new-level/

29/07/2024

🖍️ 📓✏️ Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬! Stock up on qualifying back-to-school supplies, clothing, computers, and more exempt from tax before kids start school on Monday, August 12!

For more information and a list of qualifying items, visit floridarevenue.com/backtoschool.

25/07/2024

24/07/2024

📖 𝗧𝗵𝗲 Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲!
In Manatee County ReadingPals, we provide mentors to VPK (4-year-old) children at local child care sites to positively influence students’ understanding of the fundamental building blocks of early literacy. In addition, through genuine and impactful relationships, mentors help enhance a solid social-emotional foundation for young learners.

If you're interested in volunteering to be a mentor, fill out your contact information here: https://bit.ly/3GXZXif

23/07/2024

📚 Take a look at the book reviews in this issue of NEXTGEN! These books are appropriate for a wide range of ages, from birth to 12. Head to your local library and check out one of these fantastic books!

Find the latest issue of NEXTGEN here: https://nextgenmagazine.org/magazine/summer-2024/

15/07/2024

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿? The Early Education Pre-Apprenticeship program is now available to candidates (18 years old or older)!

You must apply by July 31 at www.manateetech.edu. For more information, call (941) 212-4994 or reach out to Manatee Technical College.

11/07/2024

💜 Since 1980, HOPE Family Services has been a beacon of safety and strength for those affected by domestic violence in Manatee County.
Learn how CEO Char Young and her dedicated team are making a difference every day here: https://nextgenmagazine.org/community-heroes/hope-in-new-hands/

03/07/2024

The Palmetto Fourth Fest at Palmetto Riverside Park is 𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 🎆 Don't miss out on this event for the whole family!

Starting at 5 p.m., there will be live music, food trucks, vendors, and a Kids' Zone with interactive activities, a bounce house, and more. It ends with a fireworks show off the Green Bridge Pier around 9 p.m.!

02/07/2024

🛝 Time to Play! Manatee County has not 1 but 2 new ADA-compliant, all-inclusive play areas to discover something for everyone at Tom Bennett Park and Lewis Park.
Learn about what each playground features here: https://nextgenmagazine.org/around-town/time-to-play/

20/06/2024

☀️Summer of Discovery! Bridging the gap from pre-K to kindergarten, the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County tackles the "summer slide" with learning activities with the help of MarcoPolo Learning and the Early Learning Taskforce.
Read more here: https://nextgenmagazine.org/elc-insider/summer-of-discovery/

16/06/2024

From all of us here at NEXTGEN Family Magazine, Happy Father's Day!

Today, we celebrate the strong, supportive, and loving men who have shaped our lives in countless ways. Thank you for your guidance, wisdom, and unconditional love. You make our world brighter! 💙

14/06/2024

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿? Do you enjoy working with kids? The Early Education Pre-Apprenticeship program is now available to interested candidates (18 years old or older) and can help provide you with the initial training and essential skills needed to become an early childhood educator!

You must apply by July 31st at www.manateetech.edu. For more information, check out the flyer below or call Manatee Technical College at (941) 212-4994

13/06/2024

📚 The 2024 Summer Learning Program with the Manatee County Public Library System has started, but you can still enroll your child to help avoid the summer slide and take advantage of free educational events! Plus, for every 5 hours of reading, your child receives a FREE book!

Sign up at your local Manatee Library branch today.
Learn more: https://loom.ly/M3uP81

06/06/2024

🌟 Empowering Women for 140+ Years! The American Association of University Women champions women's education and equity in the workforce.
Learn about their incredible journey and ongoing efforts here: https://nextgenmagazine.org/community-heroes/what-women-really-want/

03/06/2024

Join Soar in 4 Manatee on Wednesday, June 5th, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm for a FREE Family Night at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Enjoy free admission for your whole family, tour the museum, learn new vocabulary, and receive literacy materials and books to support your child's classroom learning. Prevent summer slide with the help of Soar in 4 activities you can recreate at home. Play while you learn together!

For more information, visit: https://soarin4.org/soar-in-4-events/

30/05/2024

Manatee Community Foundation’s Executive Director Veronica Thames is paying it forward to create a better tomorrow today.
Read about her journey to Bradenton and building strong relationships in the community here: https://nextgenmagazine.org/executively-speaking/creating-a-better-tomorrow-today/

28/05/2024

FREE meals this summer for kids and teens 18 and under! Join the School District of Manatee County Food and Nutrition Services starting TODAY, May 28.

Times and locations are on the flyer below or visit https://www.summerbreakspot.org/ for more information.

16/05/2024

𝗛𝗢𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦! The newest issue of NEXTGEN Family Magazine is now available to view online.
https://nextgenmagazine.org/magazine/summer-2024/

Check it out for the latest family and community news in Manatee County!

12/05/2024

From all of us here at NEXTGEN Family Magazine, Happy Mother's Day!

Today, we celebrate your unwavering love, endless sacrifices, and boundless strength. Thank you for all that you do today and every day! 💕

09/05/2024

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗺 𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀!

FREE Swim Lessons with Sunshine Swimming, Amanda Girton, are available over the summer in June and July at GT Bray, Wednesdays from 10-11. To register, email [email protected] or call (941) 297-7687. Learn more here: https://sunshineswimming.com/

For a list of other available locations and contact information for swim lessons in Manatee County, visit https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/sports_and_leisure_services/public_pools/swim_lessons

08/05/2024

ReImagine Dance, founded by two dedicated sisters, is making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities by creating a safe space for creative expression and community.
Read about the impact they are making here: https://nextgenmagazine.org/manatees-got-talent/unlocking-joy-through-dance/

03/05/2024

🌮 The 𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁 is tomorrow, Saturday, May 4th, from 12 pm - 7 pm at the Manatee County Fairgrounds!

Come enjoy some tacos and fun for the whole family with a featured kid zone with a free petting farm, free children's books from the ELC, and so much more! Kids under 13 and Veterans are 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 and general admission is $10.

Purchase your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manatees-3rd-annual-taco-fest-tickets-721625329787?aff=erelexpmlt

02/05/2024

🎨 Bradenton Reads! is promoting the importance of early literacy through art with street pole banners showcasing students' artwork hung around Bradenton.
Check out this partnership between the City of Bradenton, Florida - Government, the School District of Manatee County, and Soar in 4 Manatee here: https://nextgenmagazine.org/around-town/bradenton-reads/

30/04/2024

Join Soar in 4 Manatee on Wednesday, May 1st, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm for a FREE Family Night at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. Enjoy free admission for your whole family, tour the museum, learn new vocabulary, and receive literacy materials and books to support your child's classroom learning. Prevent summer slide with the help of Soar in 4 activities you can recreate at home. Play while you learn together!

For more information, visit: https://soarin4.org/soar-in-4-events/

25/04/2024

📚 Take a look at the book reviews in this issue of NEXTGEN! These books are appropriate for a wide range of ages, from birth to 12. Head to your local library and check out one of these fantastic books!

Find the latest issue of NEXTGEN here: https://nextgenmagazine.org/magazine/spring-2024/