Gail Smith Awards — Three awards will be given: one to an adult, one to a youth, and one to a business. Ballots are available at NYS, the library, and the Drug Center. All nominations must be received by noon on May 2. The awards will be presented on Monday, May 19, at 7 pm.

Outstanding Youth Awards — As part of the “Celebrate Youth Festival” NYS will be presenting awards to young people from the community at a ceremony on Thursday, May 22, at 4 pm.

Nominees will be judged on outstanding qualities in the following categories: Service to Others, Baby-sitting, Friend, Sister/Brother, or any other outstanding quality.

Ballots for this award are available at NYS, the library, and the Drug Center. Deadline for nominations is May 8.

Parent Programs

“How to Prevent Lyme Disease” — Maggie Shaw from the Lyme Disease Task Force will discuss this timely topic on Thursday, May 8, from 9:30 to 10:30 am, in the Parents’ Corner.

“Managing Stress in Parents of Preschoolers” — Facilitated by Judy Gibney, RN. This program will take place on Thursday, June 5, at 9:30 am, in the Parents’ Corner.

Ongoing Groups

Moms of Multiples –– Will meet on Thursday, May 8, at NYS.

Working Moms –– Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 am. Next group is May 3.

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 next meeting will be May 15.

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

Youth Group Meetings

Excellent opportunity for fun community service projects!

HSYAB (High School Community Service Group) –– Has finished its meeting schedule for the school year.

MSYAB (Middle School Community Service Group) –– Next date to be announced.

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.

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.