The 16th Annual NYS Talent Show — Show time is Friday, May 9, at 7 pm, with dress rehearsal on Wednesday, May 7.

Auditions will be held Monday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 2, from 4 to 5 pm. Tuesday, April 8, has been added for additional auditions from 4 to 6 pm. Call 270-4335 to set up your audition time. There will be a $5 registration charge per person payable at dress rehearsal.

Timing is critical. Acts MUST be limited to 2–2.5 minutes and only one act per child. Parents, please make sure the music is appropriate for all ages.

4th Annual Independent Living Day — Saturday, May 3 from 9:30 am to 3 pm. This day is designed to help senior citizens continue to live independently “with a little help from their friends.”

If you would like assistance with some simple household chores or would like to volunteer to help a senior citizen, call NYS at 270-4335 to register.

Requests from seniors need to be received by Monday, April 14.

Parent Programs

Moms Groups — Groups will begin the first week in April.

Moms of Babies — Birth to 12 months, Wednesday, April 2, from 9:30 to 10:30 am.

Moms of Children 12 to 18 Months — Thursday, April 3, 9:30 to 10:30 am.

Please call to register. There is a $20 registration fee.

Parents of Children with Learning Differences –– Meets every other Monday. Next meeting will be March 31 from 9:30 to 10:30 am.

Be Aware: Heroin on the Rise — Presented by John Hamilton on Monday, April 7 (please note change of day and time) in the Memorial Room. Parents program will begin at 7 pm and concerned students will meet at 8:15 pm. Please call to register for this important program.

Ongoing Groups

New Format for Fathers’ Group with Frank Oliveria –– Saturday, April 12, at 10 am. Fathers, bring your children and share your common parenting experiences. This is a great way for babies and toddlers to get out with their dads.

Moms of Multiples –– Will meet on Thursday, April 10 and 24, at NYS. Please call to register.

Working Moms –– Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 am. Next group is April 5.

Please call NYS at 270-4335 to register for any of the above programs.

Youth Programs

4-H –– Moving Back to the Greenhouse at Fairfield Hills — Grades 1–4 meet on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 pm. Grades 5–8 meets Saturdays, 10 am to noon. Call 270-4335 to sign up.

SibShops –– Meets on the third Thursday of the month from 3:45 to 5:30 pm at the middle school. The April meeting will be April 24.

Children of Divorce –– Grades 2–5, Mondays from 6 to 7 pm, will be held at NYS. The next group will meet on March 24. Please call to register.

Youth Group Meetings

Excellent opportunity for fun community service projects!

HSYAB (High School Community Service Group) –– Meets on Monday, March 31, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

MSYAB (Middle School Community Service Group) –– YAB will meet on Wednesday, April 2, from 4 to 5 pm.

NYCAAP (AIDS Awareness Group) –– Meets every Wednesday from 5:45 to 6:45 pm.

AIDSWEAR –– Meets every Monday from 5:15 to 6:15 pm.

ABC (Anti-Boredom Club) –– Please call for dates.

Anyone interested in joining is encouraged to attend or call NYS for further information.

 

All programs will take place at Newtown Youth Services, 41-A Main Street, unless otherwise noted. To register or for information, call 270-4335.