Upcoming Parent Night Series Events

The Mascoma Valley Prevention Network hosts “Tools for Your Toolbox: Preventing Risky Behavior” on Jan. 18; and “Where Do We Stand? A Community Forum on Results of the 2011 Mascoma Valley Youth Risk Behavior Survey” on March 21.

Parent Night Series: Know the Laws About Alcohol & Drugs

Wednesday, December 7: Chris O’Connor, Prosecutor for the Canaan Police Department, will discuss laws related to underage drinking and drug use and the consequences for youth, families, and the community.

Indian River Youth 2 Youth

An After-School Program for Grades 5 to 8 Indian River Youth 2 Youth (Y2Y) is an after-school program that helps youth understand the impact of advertising, public policies, and community attitudes about alcohol and drug use on young people’s choices to use or not use. MVHI directs this program in partnership with SAU #62 and [...]

MVHI Awarded Boyle Fund Grant for Canaan Youth Program

MVHI recently received a grant award from the Boyle Community Pediatrics Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation to support the Indian River Youth 2 Youth after-school program. Indian River Youth 2 Youth serves students in the 5th to 8th grades at the Indian River School in Canaan, N.H.

Indian River Y2Y Showcase

On June 13, 2011, Indian River Youth 2 Youth wrapped up another year of after-school programming with a celebration and showcase of the year’s activities that included our participants’ family members. Over 40 people filled the high school cafeteria to share snacks, pizzas, and yummy desserts. The showcase included skits, a slideshow, and descriptions of many of the year’s highlights.

Parent Night Series: Internet Safety

Investigator Jennifer Frank will educate the community about such modern concerns as cyberstalking, cyberbullying, “sexting,” and will provide parents with tips to keep children safe and avoid trouble online.

You and Your Medicine Chest: An Interactive Public Workshop

Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Common Man Inn 21 Water Street, Claremont, NH Come learn why we need to responsibly manage our medicines from the experts. Drug Abuse Prevention: Sarah Sutherland, Bridges to Prevention Meds on the Street: Corporal Jerry Brown, City of Lebanon Police Dept. Sharps Disposal: Dave Allen, Northeast [...]

Parent Night Series: Get Smart About Drugs

The Mascoma Valley Prevention Network Parent Night Event — Get Smart About Drugs, with Lisa Remick, Special Agent, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Tuesday, February 22, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Mascoma Valley Regional High School.

Youth 2 Youth Holiday Message

Holiday Greetings from our Youth 2 Youth group. Read more for a holiday message.

Encouraging News

Parents empowered can trump peer pressure.

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