The 16th Annual NYS Talent Show — Show time is Friday, May 9, at 7 pm, with dress rehearsal on Wednesday, May 7.

Auditions will be held on Tuesday, April 8, from 4 to 6 pm. Call 270-4335 to set up your audition time. There will be a $5 registration charge per person payable at dress rehearsal.

Timing is critical. Acts MUST be limited to 2–2.5 minutes and only one act per child. Parents, please make sure the music is appropriate for all ages.

Fourth Annual Independent Living Day — Saturday, May 3, from 9:30 am to 3 pm. This day is designed to help senior citizens continue to live independently “with a little help from their friends.”

If you would like assistance with some simple household chores or would like to volunteer to help a senior citizen, call NYS at 270-4335 to register.

Requests from seniors need to be received by Monday, April 14.

Parent Programs

Moms’ Board

War Service Project — Friday, April 11, from 11 am to 12:30 pm, in the Memorial Room. Come assemble care packages for our local service men and women. Mailers, with requested items, should have gone out to all moms.

Please call 270-4335 to register. There will be a $5 charge to cover pizza and craft activity for the kids.

Parents of Children with Learning Differences –– Meets every other Monday. Next meeting will be April 14 from 9:30 to 10:30 am.

Be Aware: Heroin on the Rise — Presented by John Hamilton on Monday, April 7 (please note change of day and time) in the Memorial Room. Parents program will begin at 7 pm and concerned students will meet at 8:15 pm. Please call to register for this important program.

Ongoing Groups

New Format for Fathers’ Group with Frank Oliveria –– Saturday, April 12, at 10 am. Fathers, bring your children and share your common parenting experiences. This is a great way for babies and toddlers to get out with their dads.

Moms of Multiples –– Will meet on Thursday, April 10 and 24, at NYS.

Working Moms –– Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10 am. Next group is April 5.

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 April 24.

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

Youth Group Meetings

Excellent opportunity for fun community service projects!

HSYAB (High School Community Service Group) –– Meets on Monday, April 28, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

MSYAB (Middle School Community Service Group) –– YAB will meet on Wednesday, April 23, from 4 to 5 pm.

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.