The staff of Newtown Youth Services would like to thank all those who participated in so many varied ways in our extremely successful Dance/Auction. We couldn’t have done it without you!

PARENT PROGRAMS:

On-Going

Monday, April 2 – “Parents of Children with Special Needs” – 9 am.

Monday, March 26 – “Fathers’ Night” – 7:30 pm.

New Mom’s Support Groups

Mom’s “Lunch Bunch”

For further information or questions, please call the office at 270-4335. Registration is necessary for all parenting courses.

14TH ANNUAL NYS TALENT SHOW

All slots are FULL. Thanks for your response.

NYS OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION

We are looking for energetic, creative, enthusiastic people who may be interested in joining our Board of Directors or helping the agency as a “Friend of Youth Services.”

Please join us from 7 to 8 pm on Monday, March 19, at the Newtown Youth Services offices at 41-A Main Street. If interested in attending or for information, please call 270-4335.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR  MIDDLE SCHOOLERS:

Wednesday, April 11 – “Behind the Scenes at a Local Animal Clinic” with Dr Neal Warner, Newtown Animal Clinic.

*Tour a veterinarian clinic

*View X-rays

*Make a diagnosis

*Examine a canine patient

Wednesday, April 25 – “A New Way to Watch TV,” with Greg Van Antwerp, Public Access Supervisor, Charter Communications.

*Tour a local TV studio

*Hands-on equipment operation

*See yourself on TV

*Learn how to view TV differently

These programs are free of charge; limit 10 students per class.

4-H: Wednesdays, 4-5:30 pm. Harvest your own flowers and vegetables in a garden plot you design yourself! Help us build a Butterfly Plant Nursery, a Children’s Theme Garden, and a Chicken and Rabbit Garden. Plant a row for the hungry in our garden and bring your pet to our pet show. We meet at NYS, so come and join us.

You must call Newtown Youth Services, 270-4335, to sign up for all programs. This is for grades 6, 7, and 8.

PROGRAMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

“Cops and Docs” – Presented by Officer Gladys Pisani, NPD; Barbara Reilly, RN; and Joyce LaForte, RN – Wednesday, April 11 – 5:30 pm at Newtown Youth Services. This is a national alternative violence prevention program presented by the police and medical professionals. Purpose: to help high school students to become more aware and learn effective ways to protect themselves and their friends. Please RSVP to NYS at 270-4335.

ACTS NEEDED – NYCAAP/HS YAB Talent Show for students and teachers! To be held on Wednesday, April 25 – Newtown High School. Auditions will be held three different times – one right after school, one around 5 pm, and one evening. Please call NYS for audition information.

YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS

THE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD (HS YAB) – Will meet on Monday, March 26, from  5:30 to 6:30 pm.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD (MS YAB) ­– Meeting will be held at 8 am on Tuesday, April 3. Breakfast will be served! Big project upcoming to discuss.

NYCAAP will meet on Tuesday, March 27. Meeting time is 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

Please watch this column for all meeting dates and times. Membership in the above groups is free and new members are welcome at all times. For additional info please call the NYS office.

Monies raised will be used to benefit AIDS Service Projects and the YAB Scholarship Fund.

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