Special Event:

let’s party! – “A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA” featuring Newtown’s best kept secrets of song, great food, and plenty of dancing. Amazing auctionables. Have fun and support a very worthy cause at the same time!

Mark your calendar – Saturday, April 15, 7:30 pm at the Fireside Inn. This is a fundraising event for Newtown Youth Services. Tickets are $30 and available at NYS, Bob Tendler’s office, Dr Gellert’s office, and at Newtown Cleaners. Please call the NYS office for info!

Parenting Programs

“PARENTING IN THE TEEN ZONE” – Attention parents of middle and high school students. Does it seem like an alien has taken over the body of your teen or almost teen? If you answered “yes,” the “Teen Zone” program may be for you. On April 3, 10, 17, 24, and May 1, from 7:30 to 9 pm, the St Rose Parish Nurse Ministry will once again host this informative and enjoyable series. Open to the public, it will be held in the Msgr. Conroy Room of the school. Cost is $25 per person or $35 per couple.

One of NYS’s Parenting Teachers will also come to your home and present either one of the programs. So, if you can get six to eight people together, we would be happy to work with you.

For further information or to register, please call the NYS office at 270-4335.

FATHER’S NIGHT – next evening for Dads will be Monday, April 17 beginning at 7:30 pm.

After School Programs For Middle School Students

PASSAGES – Spaces are going quickly. Don’t miss your opportunity.

April 5 – “Getting Off On The Right Foot” presented by the NHS Youth Advisory Board (YAB). Informational video presentation and discussions ranging from the various activities available and high school myths will be part of the program. Bring all your questions!

April 12 – “So, You Want to Be a Vet?” This program will be offered by Dr Neal Warner, Newtown Animal Clinic. We will tour the clinic and learn exactly what is involved in the day of a vet. Limit 10. FILLED – WAITING LIST AVAILABLE.

April 19 – “Sit, Stay, Down, Good Dog!” presented by Pam Kochuba, dog breeder and trainer. Come and work with various age dogs and learn what type of care each requires. Limit 10. FILLED – WAITING LIST AVAILABLE.

April 26 – “Less Is More” presented by Dale Meier and Katie Moser. We’ll talk about skin care products, hair care and appropriate make-up application. One lucky girl will receive a makeover. Limit 20.

All sessions, except the Newtown Animal Clinic, will be held at Newtown Youth Services. For further information or to register for any of these presentations, please call the NYS office at 270-4335.

Job Bank

Looking for a part-time job or need some extra cash? The NYS Job Bank may be able to help. Students 13 to 17 are welcome to fill out an application form. Please call Jessica Clark, Job Bank Coordinator, at 270-4335 for further information.

Community Events

THE ANNUAL NYS TALENT SHOW will be held on Friday, May 12, at 7 pm in the Middle School auditorium.

INDEPENDENT LIVING WEEK – 2000 – In a joint venture, CT AARP and CYSA (Connecticut Youth Service Association) will be going to the homes of senior citizens, on Saturday, May 6, to perform simple chores or safety checks. Connecticut is the only state in the country using an intergenerational theme. Members of the HS and MS Youth Advisory Boards, sponsored by NYS, will be participating, but we need all the hands we can muster. Teams will be made up of youth and adult volunteers. If you know of a senior who would like some help or you would like to participate please call the NYS office at 270-4335.

Youth Group Meetings

The High School Youth Advisory Board (HS YAB) will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 27, at 6:30 pm.

The Middle School Youth Advisory Board (MS YAB) will next meet on Tuesday, April 11, in the MS Teachers’ Lunch Room. The meeting will begin at 3:45 pm.

All programs will take place at Newtown Youth Services, 41-A Main Street (next to Town Hall), unless noted. For further information on any of the above programs, please call Newtown Youth services at 270-4335.