From a press release:
Recipients of mini-grants in 2009: Mt. St. John School, Camp Hazen YMCA, Deep River Congregational Church, Essex Library Association
In January 2009, students of Chester, Deep River, and Essex in grades 7-12 responded to a survey and the results showed that while our youth gained assets since the May 2005 survey, we still have room to grow. We would like to improve scores in the areas of parental support, communication, positive values, and planning and decision-making. The more “assets” a youth possesses, the greater his or her chances of succeeding, or thriving. As might be expected, the fewer assets possessed, the greater the chances of getting involved in risk-taking behavior such as alcohol or other drug use, violence, etc.
Activities that may be eligible for mini-grant funding, up to $1,000, include community service projects, projects that link multiple generations, projects with role model components, skill and leadership training, and after-school activities. Projects benefiting all three towns are encouraged. The Healthy Communities•Healthy Youth Mini-Grant Committee of Tri-Town Youth Services will review all applications. Funding for approved projects will be awarded on April 13, 2010; projects will take place May 1-August 31, 2010.
Applications and guidelines will be available at the Tri-Town Youth Services office beginning March 1. All applicants are required to attend a mini-grant workshop at Tri-Town Youth Services on Tuesday, March 9 at 6:00 p.m. Completed applications are due by March 23 at noon. For additional information, call Gail M. Onofrio at 526-3600.
Courage to Speak-Courageous Parenting 101 is a free, four-session drug prevention education program to help parents understand drug abuse and its impact on children and youth. The course will be offered at the Valley Regional High School Library and begins Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 7:00 pm. It continues every consecutive Wednesday, March 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 p.m..
The program will be offered by a facilitator certified by The Courage to Speak Foundation, Inc. and will cover a variety of materials, such as fundamentals of drug abuse prevention, drug trends in America, signs of drug use, communication skills, how to find out if a child is using drugs, what to do if a child is using drugs, and other timely and relevant material.
You will gain the tools and knowledge required to communicate more effectively with children on drug abuse issues. It is expected that participating parents will demonstrate an active role in supporting children’s decisions to not use tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
The seminar is open to parents in all communities with children in Elementary, Middle and High School free of charge.
The next meeting of the Tri-Town Substance Abuse Prevention Council will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at Tri-Town Youth Services, 56 High Street in Deep River.
The Directors of Youth and Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth and East Haddam Youth and Family Services, Cheryl Chandler and Toni McCabe, respectively, will present with Tri-Town Youth Services Director, Gail Onofrio on recent accomplishments of Together We Can, a collaboration of the three youth service bureaus.
Following this presentation, attendees will have an opportunity for discussion, facilitated by Linda Fecteau of Creating Opportunities for Youth. This focus group will elicit strategies to develop ideas that came out of the Community Forum on Youth Issues.
Membership on this Council is open to all who live or work in Chester, Deep River, or Essex who are concerned about substance abuse and interested in its prevention. Please join us to share your thoughts, to learn more about prevention, and to get involved. For more information, call 526-3600.
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Tri-Town Youth Services
The directors of the youth service bureaus serving Chester, Deep River, East Haddam, Essex, Haddam, and Killingworth, along with Jeff Rhoades, Resident State Trooper, Town of East Haddam, will conduct a training for sellers of alcoholic beverages on November 9th and 10th.
The training is designed to instill confidence in participants to intervene in situations so that alcohol is sold to consumers responsibly and legally. Completion of the class and passing a short exam will prepare businesses for compliance checks conducted by the Connecticut State Liquor Commission.
One class will be offered on Monday November 9th from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Haddam Youth Center, 7 Candlewood Road, in Higganum. Another option is a class offered on Tuesday, November 10th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Liberty Bank in Deep River.
There is a limit of twenty per class. Cost is $16 which covers the session and training materials.
To register or for more information contact Gail Onofrio, Director, Tri-Town Youth Services (526-3600) or ttysb@aol.com by Nov. 5.
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Tri-Town Youth Services
From Tri-Town Youth Services, updated with new restaurants!
Come taste the most mouthwatering dishes by the best local chefs AND benefit local kids and families, too! Don’t miss TASTE OF THE VALLEY 2009, an evening of delicious food and toe-tapping music to benefit Tri-Town Youth Services. The event will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 6:30 pm on the grounds of the Deep River Historical Society.
Enjoy a beautiful late summer evening while sampling one tasty morsel after another from local restaurants and caterers, including The Back Porch, Brushmill by the Waterfall, du’ Glace Bistro & Patisserie, Gabrielle’s, On the Rocks at Fox Hopyard, Pizzeria DaVinci, The Ivory Restaurant, The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station, The Lace Factory Catering, Tuskan Restaurant and more. All to the tunes of the Shiny Lapel Trio!
As if that weren’t enough fun for one evening… there’s also a silent auction stocked with some of the most unique and fascinating gifts you’ll ever find! There will also be a cash bar which will serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
And just like last year, you will cast your ballot for the restaurant that takes home the coveted Taste of the Valley FORK! There will also be awards for Best Appetizer, Best Dessert, Best Presentation, and other categories.
The event is generously sponsored by The Clark Group, Whelen Engineering, Shore Publishing, Angus McDonald/Gary Sharpe & Associates, Essex Savings Bank, and many other local businesses.
Tickets are 2 for $60 or 1 for $35 and can be purchased at Celebrations and Tri-Town Youth Services in Deep River. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information, contact Gail Onofrio at Tri-Town Youth Services at (860) 526-3600 or view our website: http://www.tasteofthevalley.blogspot.com.
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Taste of the Valley
Tri-Town Youth Services
The first meeting of the Tri-Town Substance Abuse Prevention Council for the 2009-2010 year will be held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at Tri-Town Youth Services, 56 High Street in Deep River.
The Council will review current prevention programming in local schools and in the community, including initiatives such as Healthy Communities, Healthy Youth, and Together We Can!
The Council is open to all who live or work in Chester, Deep River, or Essex. For further information, contact Tri-Town Youth Services at 526-3600.
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Tri-Town Youth Services
We received the following press release from Tri-Town Youth Services:
This fall Tri-Town Youth Services, located at 56 High Street in Deep River, will sponsor two groups led by new Parent Resource Coordinator, Nicole Dolan.
The groups will run September 23 through December 2, 2009. Outstanding Ones for children aged 12 months to 24 months will meet on Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. with a cost of $45 for tri- town residents and $55 for non-residents. Terrific Twos is for children 24 months through 36 months and will meet from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays with a cost of $60 for tri-town residents and $70 for non-residents.
Tri Town Youth Services will be hosting a free group/ Parent Resource Program Open House on Wednesday September 16, 2009 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Parents with children aged 12 months through 36 months are invited to attend. Come meet the new Parent Resource Coordinator and check out the upcoming Tri-Town programs.
Please call 526-3600 for more information and to register.
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Tri-Town Youth Services
